You very welcome Terri, I'm very glad you enjoyed it. :) Regarding Charlton's given name, here he is in the 1930 census with his parents & grandparents: 1930 Census -- Richfield Twp., Roscommon Co., Michigan, Dist. #10. 62 CARTER John H M W 63 M 30 Eng Eng Eng Dealer Real Estate Katie B. W F W 61 M 28 IL IL IL Own $7500 Radio 63 CARTER Russell W. H M W 32 M 23 IL Eng IL Salesman Real Estate Lilla C. W F W 30 M 21 IL IL IL * Charlton J. S M W 6 S IL IL IL Lilla A. D F W 2.6 S MI IL IL Own $4500 Radio What I understand from a family member, Charlton had bad feelings toward his natural father & took on the HESTON surname. Of course, you can't always rely on family stories. Please note, here is Charlton's stepfather to be, living in the 1930 census with a CARTER Family not far from his parent's household -- interesting. 1930 Census -- Richfield Twp., Roscommon Co., Michigan, Dist. #10. 31 CARTER Gilbert C. H M W 26 M 22 MI Eng IL Post Master Gwendolyn M. W F W 21 M 18 MI Eng MI Ass't Post Master HESTON Chester L. Roomer M W 27 S OH OH OH Contractor Painter Owns home - $1500 His mother's given name you will find spelled Lilla or Lila, again, I was told she spelled it Lilla. Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) In a message dated 3/7/07 9:27:27 AM, taire@webtv.net writes: > What a good story Helen -- thanks for sharing. > > I'm guessing your ?????? surrounding some areas mean uncertainty? A > thought comes to my mind regarding Charlton Carter/Heston. While his > step father surely could've adopted him, I'm reminded of how "stars", > more often than not, changed their names in those days -- because the > new names "sounded better". > > Just a thought????? > Stay well -- Terri > > > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.