Does anyone have any info in Jeremiah Nelson b. abt 1805 or his wife Elizabeth. I have seen Shannon as Elizabeth's last name but no evidence to support this. Their daughter Mary A. Nelson married David J. Boles, son of Jacob Bowles/Boles and Nancy Jeans. Mary and David are my great great grandparents. It's curious that Harriet J. Shannon 3 yrs old is living with Jeremiah at the time of the 1850 census. No other Shannons appear in that census. James Shannon's name appears numerous times in the Bright Hope Ledger. I can't find anything further on James Shannon. James does appear in the 1830 Census with I male 15-20, 1 male 20-30 and 1 60-70. Females are 15-20, and 40-50. What happened to these folks? Are the older couple Shannon household Elizabeth's parents? Any clues would be appreciated. Jeremiah and Elizabeth are real stumbling blocks. I don't use brick wall any more. I'm too old to jump over or climb them. I just stumble along now. <grin> You may email me directly at rwallace15@comcast.net. Bob Wallace