This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Afraid I can't help with his father's name, but in one of the statements made for his wife in her pension declaration the names of their children were: Edmund Mary James George Demsey William Phebe George Ward made a statement for her, and in 1841 it's said that only 2 of their children were still living. Also, Edmund & Mary were the oldest of the children. 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.