This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wdB.2ACE/25.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Joanne- Thank you for your reply. I did a little bit more research this weekend and found that Lee A. Merica is listed in the 1900 census. In 1900, he was living with a wife and two children in Mesa County, Colorado- A different wife and children than I've ever heard of, too! The dates and places of birth listed in the census record correspond with what I've learned from you and other sources. The more I learn about this man, the more curious I become, especially since 5 years later he was across the country and marring my ancestor! I'll definately take your advice and try to find a record of divorcement, if such a thing is in existence, and a birth certificate for great grandma Francis Merica. I would love to know more about Jemima and Sylvanus. It seems like they moved around quite a bit (always west?). Do you know what occupation Sylvanus had? In the 1880 census, I found Jemima living with her parents and three children (Selvanice, Jeramiee, and another), and I've wondered what Sylvanus was off doing. I would love to have any more information you have about the Merica's, or Jemima's family. Thank you again for all your help! -Becky Ackroyd