This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Russel, Himes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oZEBAIB/3828 Message Board Post: I am looking for my ggg grandmother, Lydiannette Russel born circa 1830 in New York State. She married George Himes of NY-VT-OH-IN migration circa 1853. On her gravestone it lists Lydia A., but recently came across obit that said her name was Lydiannette of New York. So, she must have shortened it. They had six children: Orin born in 1854 in OH, Cordelia, Clarenda, Castella, Willy (or William P.) and Mary all born in IN. Thanks for the help.