This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Crosley51 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.russell/6221.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your response. Yes it is possible that my grandmother, Ella Russell Williams could have been born in Illinois or lived there after her marriage in 1883. However, she was, according to the 1900 census reported in Elwood, Indiana and married to John Williams. My adoptive mother's death certificate indicates she was born in Illinois in 1895 or 1898 depending on who you believe. She passed away in 1936 and I assume my father contributed her birth location for the certificate. He passed away in 1976. Ed Jennings Pigeon Forge, Tn Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.