Hi Cousins, I am seeking information regarding the adoption of a male infant by Ben (born 1832 VA) and Mary "Annie" (born 1860 KY) Piles. According to federal censuses, they were residents of Tyler,TX (1900), Palestine, TX (1910), and Wichita Falls, TX (1920). Ben's trade is listed as farmer and horse trader. It is believed the Piles' adopted son Jack's natural parents were Irish immigrants who moved from Kentucky to Texas in the late 1800's. and settled near the Dallas/Ft.Worth area. It is also believed the Piles adoption of Jack was a compassionate act to help a relative. Ben and Annie's natural daughter Bertha Piles ( born 1885 KY) had a daughter named Jewel Colwell/Calwell (born 1909 MS) who lived with her grandparents in Wichita Falls during the 1920 census. If Pyle/Piles researchers have the surnames Martin and/or Colwell in their line, I would appreciate hearing from them, in the hope there may be Bible, letters etc. records of Jack's biological parents. Thank you, Donna