I have found two children who were born in California, but I can find their parents in the census: Thomas Beaumont born about 1830 in Ohio/Araminta Blackford Beaumont born 10 July 1838, died 14 February 1864. I believe they both died in West Virginia Children: John William F. Beaumont born 18 January 1858 - died 14 July 1858 Sarah Edith Beaumont born 22 May 1859 in California - married 24 Jan 1884 in Hancock County, West Virginia. George Edgar Beaumont born 29 October 1861 in California Frederick William Beaumont born 31 January 1864 The middle two children, Sarah and George are enumerated in the Hancock County, West Virginia 1870 census with their grandmother. The mother may have died in California, and possibly along with the 4th child. If anyone has any ideas where I might look, in California, let me know. I've tried the 1860 census index on genealogy.com but could not find a Beaumont that fit. Thanks, Flavia Hodges, San Pablo, CA