Eddie, Here's what I could find out (in summary) from Ancestry. Edward was 5'10", had a full mouth, square chin, firm forehead, straight nose, full face; brown eyes; fair complexion and grey hair (per 1909 passport application) 1864: Edward born on 25 August in Northiam, Sussex 1890: Arrived in US (per 1920 and 1930 US census). Wife (Alice) arrived in the same year (per 1920 census or 1891 per 1930 census). Married (could have been in England prior to emigration?) based on 1910 census (listed as having been married for 20 years). Edward left Liverpool on the Majestic on 20th August 1890 and arrived on 27 August 1890. It looks like he traveled alone. 1891. Albert Edward Lord born on November 1st in Wichita, Kansas (per WW1 enlistment records) 1893; Became US Citizen (per 1920 census) 1895: Living in Ninnescah, Kingsman, Kansas with wife (A; age 28) and children Albert (age 3) and James (age 1) 1896: Became US citizen on 30 November (per 1909 passport application) 1900: Living in Ninnescah, Kingsman, Kansas with wife (name is illegible age 32) and children Albert E (age 8), James E (age 5) and William S (age 2) Chas Franlkin born on 15 October in Kingsman, Kansas (per 1909 passport application) 25 Sept 1904. Ada Elizabeth born in Ninnescah, Kingsman, Kansas (per 1909 passport application) 1905: Living in Ninnescah, Kingsman, Kansas with wife (Alice; age 36) and children Bert (age 18) and James (age 11). Where is William? 1909: Passport Application granted for Edward, Alice, Chas Franklin and Ada Elizabeth 1909; Edward, Alice, Franklin and Ada Elizabeth arrived in New York on Sept 29th on the Teutonic. They are listed as living in Kingman, Kansas 1910: Living in Ninnescah, Kingsman, Kansas with wife (Alice age 42) and children Albert Ed (age 18), James E (age 15), William S (age 13), Franklin C (age 9) and Ada E (age 5). Alice is listed as having given birth to 5 children, all of whom were alive in 1910. 1917-1918. Albert E Lord issued with Draft Card. He is listed as being married. 1920: Living in Ninnescah, Kingsman, Kansas with wife (Alice age 51) and children William (age 23), Frank (age 19) and Ada (age 15) 1930: Living in Ninnescah, Kingsman, Kansas with wife (Alice Ada age 61) and child Ada A (age 25) Regards Mark Eddie wrote: > Greetings, > > I'm trying to fill in some gaps with regard to an Edward Albert LORD born > 1864 in Northiam, Sussex. He was last seen heading west in approximately > 1884, and I understand he moved to Kansas (Kingman?). > > He was the son of James Winser LORD. > > Although I have access to Ancestry UK, I don't have access to the US > returns. If SKS could find him for me, I would be most grateful. > > I would particularly like to sort out his wifes maiden name and his > children. > > As I understand it, his wife's first name was Ada, and he had 5 children, > Franklyn, Albert, James, Ada and William. Did he have more? > > Searching as being born in England and his year of birth, 1864, should find > him. > > Many thanks. >