This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GILMORE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/2180 Message Board Post: Need some advice on where else to look for the parents of Andrew Jackson GILMORE (born abt 1830, died Dec 29, 1895, Rockbridge Co, VA). From his marriage to Mary Ann GILBERT in 1852, to when he died 1895, he lived in Rockbridge Co. VA. He was a poor farmer & carpenter. I've documented that info, but don't know where he was before 1852. 1880 census says his father was born in Ireland, mother in VA. I do not know who his siblings were. Here's where I've looked already, without finding any answers & without finding any clues. 1. census records - found him back to 1860. 2. obit does not list parents or other family members except wife 3. wills at the Rockbridge Co court house--no will for him 4. his marriage record - records for that year were burned 5. birth records- none for that year 6. property records - no property records for him 7. church records were stolen by a woman who is not affiliated with the church. Church has attempted get them back. I've also contacted her, but she refuses to let me see the records. (a very bizarre situation!!!) 8. Rockbridge Co. library has no documents on him. 9. Rockbridge Co Historical Society has no records on him. A possible clue.....I've found a Robert GILMORE living in Rockbridge Co (born in Ireland abt 1780, died 1855), wife Margaret H (born in VA)....dates & birthplaces fit! These could be Andrew Jackson GILMORE's parents, but I have no proof....only some clues. Other clues are..... Andrew's oldest son was named Robert, & oldest daughter was named Margaret. In the 1860 census, there is list of children for Margaret H. GILMORE, widow, and based on the birthdates of those children, Andrew Jackson GILMORE could be one of their children. But, Andrew was not listed with the children...he was married by then (and this may not be his family). Thanks for your help! Sandy [email protected]