Chuck wrote: >>Eleanor Stafford*, born in Royalton VT, approx 1838 daughter of Tru???au (possibly Trudeau or Truman) H. Stafford. I have found an error in my source data probably in transcription which leads me to believe this DOB to be more likely. This brick wall will fall.<< Chuck ~ Here's a little more..... Hope it helps, Dianne * * * * * * * >From MA Vital Records...... Belmont VRs Death - Vol: 320 ; Page: 45   1880, Nov. 7th, Truman H. Safford, m, married, age 70 yrs., 8 months, 19 days; Bright's disease; b. Royalton, VT; parents Nathan & Lois; birthplace of parents: Conn. & VT. * * * * * * Vol: 154 ; Page: 89     Belmont VRs, Marriage Vol: 154 ; Page: 89     1862, Dec. 3rd, Henry Richardson & Eleanor Safford; both from Belmont; he aged 25, she aged 24; his occupation - farmer; he b. W.Cambridge; she b. Royalton, VT; His parents: James M. Richardson & Anna [can't read the last name - it looks like it *could* be Isele] Her parents: Trueman H. Safford & _________; first marriage for both; person performing marriage: A? Hoppin, Rector of Christ Church, Cambridge. * * * * * * * Richardson Eleanor S. ( Safford) Belmont VRs, Death Vol.4; Page 403 April 12, 1910 Eleanor S. Richardson, widowed Husband's name: Henry Richardson Place of Birth: Royalton, VT Name of Father: Truman Safford Birthplace of Father: Royalton, VT Maiden Name of Mother: Louisa Parker Birthplace of Mother: Hartford, VT * * * * * * * >From the AGBI..... AGBI Name: Truman Safford Birth Date: 1816 Birthplace: Vermont Volume: 152 Page Number: 94 Reference: Descendants of Henry Wallbridge, with notes on allied fams. By Will. Gedney Wallbridge. Litchfield, Ct. 1898. (369p.): 318 ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour