Hello from Ontario Canada! I have been looking at all the notes being passed through this exchange and think it is great! My information from the United States is limited and I am hoping someone out there my recognize something. Here is what I have. I am not sure what order all this took place. Thomas Hector Ratcliffe was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana date unknown, to father unknown and mother Hannah Aldred who was born in Ireland. Thomas had a brother George born about 1874 place unknown. At some point the family is said to have moved to Ontario, Canada and settled in a place called Little Britain. Thomas married Miriam Ann Preece (known as Annie) born in England on December 2, 1969 and had seven children. The story goes that Thomas was killed when he was kicked in the head by a horse. Annie then married Thomas' brother George (who is said to always have had a crush on Annie) and they had three children. I understand the above details are sketchy, but if anyone out there can help, I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, Peter and Nancy Brown "The Browns" [email protected]