Thanks Elaine. I have sent this on to my 82 year old father. He remembers his grandfather Thomas, Oscar's older brother. Thomas left quite an impression on Dad. Thomas bought my father his first suit, gave him the first Coke he ever drank, taught him the fundamentals of woodworking, and taught Dad the importance of truthfulness. Apparently Dad was Thomas's shadow. -----Original Message----- From: Elaine [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 07, 2002 7:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [VIA-L] Oscar N. Via birth certificate NAME OF CHILD: ISCAR VIA (Oscar) DATE OF BIRTH: 6 Feb 1855 PLACE OF BIRTH: Albemarle, Virginia FATHER'S NAME: NIMROD F. VIA FATHER'S RESIDENCE: BATESVILLE, VIRGINIA MOTHER'S NAME: MARIA VIA If you want a copy just email me. [email protected] Elaine =^..^=