I also can not get beyond 1815. I have a Rowzee (various spellings) Raines also spelled Rains born 1815 and died 2-26-1895. His wife was Rebecca Payne. Before her he was married to a Harriett. I believe they stayed in the Stafford VA area. Rowzee had A LOT of children. I hope I don't forget any: With Harriett and listed on 1850 census: John M. William Benjamin Agnes A Jane E Rebecca now listed on the 1860 census new children are: James E Valentine Eustace Mason Alexander Susanna (this is the only one I think is Rebecca's) 1870 census: Mary William Charles T. 1880 census: Norman Lissie Addie Ellis Turner Henry 1900 census Elwood Hugh I told you there were a lot! Ellis was born about 1871 and was a merchant. He married Alice Payne or Virginia Alice Payne. Her father was Charles Payne. Ellis and Alice had three boys: Arthur Delmore, Richard Wayland, and Grafton P. Anyone with any info please let me know. I can't find anything about Ellis. After those census he seems to fall off the face of the earth. I know he exsisted because my husband is from his son Arthur. Hope everyone has more luck than I do!! :)