Hi Larry, Thank you so much for the first paragraph of the family. It is disappointing to hear to there is no mention of his parents. But I can't wait to see what is in the book. Thanks again Lisa In a message dated 12/2/2010 7:22:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, radio@zappahead.net writes: > > Sorry, there's no mention of Samuel's parents in Vann's book. Here is > the first paragraph: > > "Samuel Wilt was married to Lydia Miller on 28 May 1846. The bondsman > for the marriage was George Miller. According to Waverly Barb, Barb > family historian, Lydia Miller was the daughter of Jacob and > Catherine. Jacob Miller married Catherine Sager on 22 Oct 1803. This > family was listed as Wiett in the 1870 census. Samuel was listed as an > iron ore miner." > > I came across Samuel and his family in the 1850 Census a while ago, > where his surname is listed as "Will." This caused me some excitement > until I realized it was a typo. > > Regards, > > Larry Will > > >