In a message dated 12/11/99 7:40:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, HISTMOM@aol.com writes: << Feb 4, 1788 "ordered that James Marlin, Espr. be appointed guardian of Rachael & Allen Graham orphans of Joseph Graham, deceased". Would the children be considered orphans if the mother was alive but unable to care for them? If any sons were old enough could they have stayed on the land with the mother and only the younger ones live with aunts, uncles or grandparents? Nancy Marlin, wife of James, died in 1803, named her granddaughter Eleanor in her will. >> I'm wondering if this connects to my line. If so may help me with dead end. I have a James Marlin who died in early 1800s who had daughter Ann b. 3/27/1787. Ann Marlin married Joshua Repult. Is this same James? If it is, do you have any info on his parents?