In a message dated 8/25/00 9:41:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << I wanted to jump in on the MARY PYLES / PILES info as she is my 2X Great-grandmother. She was born 12 August 1829. Died 22 December 1881 of old age. Her parents were HUNTER PILES / PYLES & NANCY FORTNEY. Her death certificate is found in book 1858-1920 page 4 line 2. I have a copy if anyone would have need for it. She was married to FAIRFAX PELL and they had 6 children. >> Judy, This is news. I had Mary PILES married to Fairfax PELL, but thought she was born much earlier. Did you mean to say that she was born in 1829? Is there census information to support that? I would have to assume she married Fairfax PELL before 1850, since she does not appear in (her mother) Nancy FORTNEY PILES' Preston Co household in 1850. Does her 1881 death record actually state she is the daughter of Hunter and Nancy, or do you have other proof of that? Hope this isn't too many questions at once. I'd really just like to confirm the 1829 birth date. Thanks. Jim Smee Pittsburgh PA