Greetings! I have been watching the messages fly by, and I suppose I should go ahead and get my feet wet. Please bear with me, I am new at this. My name is Marie Bayles, I live in Willis, TX, (north of Conroe) and I started working on my family tree after my second open heart surgery in November. Yes, I've been there and done that , TWICE! My parents were divorced before I was born, so the paternal side of my family is a complete mystery. I know my father's name, and since I finally met my dad three weeks ago, I have a little more information to go on. However, since my dad is in his fifties, and my great aunt is in her late 70's, names and dates are in question. I am searching for Marion Albert SLOAN, b. 1 Feb 1887, d. Oct 1965. He was born either in Tx or La. He married Alice Idella BROWN, b. 16 June 1889, d. Jan 1978/79. Alice was suppose to be from the Doucette area. And thanks to KC Hale, I know they were living in the Steele Grove area in 1920. Alice had a sister, name unknown, that married a BEARD. Marion Albert and Alice are suppose to be buried in the Doucette area along with two children that died young. Does anyone have idea where they may be buried, or have any connections to this family at all? I know they were married prior to 1900 Census, which at the time they were living in Polk Co. I have no idea when or where they were married. They had three surviving children: Frank Albert; Elmer (female), and Cecil Eugene (my grandfather). I would appreciate any help, any suggestions, or any advice. Thanks ------------------------------