This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoAnnKuykendall55 Surnames: Stevens Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stevens/3331.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pat, I know very little.My grandfather was Austin Thomas Stevens 1885-1935. His death certificate names his father as Will Thomas. I found 1900 census with William-widower age 54, Maudie-daughter age 23, Austin-son age 14, Dallie- daughter age 12, twins sons Jessie and Wessie-age 9. Dallie has been called Della in my family. I've always heard that Austin's mother died when he was young and was raised by his sister Maude. Don't know anything about the mother. Maybe died in childbirth with the twins? I have an uncle who told me these names before I found the census so I'm sure this is my family. I expect that there were more children. Census shows all being born in MO. I'm at a stand still. I found a 1880 census in Dade Co. MO. with William and wife Catherine and 8 children including a Maudy but since it was before my grandfather I have no way of knowing. Any info will be greatly appreciated. I don't know where else to turn on this dead end. Thanks, Jo-Ann 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.