I am seeking information regarding the adoption of a male infant by Ben and Annie Piles, residents ofTyler, TX (1900), Palestine, TX (1910), and Wichita Falls, TX (1920). The adoptive parents had two grown children when they adopted the child 1900 and named him Jack. 1) Texas did not register births in 1900. 2) The birth parents were Irish immigrants (surname, believed to be Martin) who lived near Dallas/Ft.Worth, TX. 3) The adoption was possibly a compassionate act toward a relative with either the surname of Martin or Piles. 4) Ben and Annie Piles' daughter (Bertha?) married a Colwell and had a daughter named Jewel. If there are Pyle/Pile (Piles) researchers who have ties to the above surnames, I would appreciate hearing from them. So far, researching the mentioned surnames has not produced clues for me to follow up. Any information or advice on research sources will be gratefully recieved. Thank yhou, Donna Pyle