abertram@dtccom.net wrote: >> My next plan is to start looking for births of the children of Rhoda Plant and Abel Baldwin, Jr.,at the Town Halls. If both parents are listed, the DAR may accept that as proof of their marriage.<< Anna ~ It looks like Rhoda may have married again after Abel died......maybe there will be something on that marriage record or that of her daughter to help. Here's what I've found......Hope it helps, Dianne * * * * * * * Rhoda Spaulding, age 52, b. VT Henry Baldwin, age 19, b. VT Zada L. Baldwin, age 15, b. VT Hortence Baldwin, age 17, b. VT Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: M432_136; Page: 49 * * * * In 1860, there was Rhoda Spaulding, age 67, b. VT, living with the family of Amos Perry, age 51, and Rhoda S. Perry, age 44, both b. VT. Winfield Baldwin, age 12, b. IN was also there..... Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: M653_245; Page: 599 * * * * * * and in 1870, Rhoda, age 77, was still there with Amos and Rhoda S. Perry..... Year: 1870; Census Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: M593_300; Page: 368 Post Office: Montpelier. * * * * * * This looks like your Rhoda...... Name: Rhoda S. Baldwin Spouse Name: Isaac Spaulding Marriage Date: 29 Mar 1843 Marriage County: Blackford Book: County Court Records at Hartford City, IN ...and her daughter Rhoda....... Name: Rhoda S. Baldwin Spouse Name: Amos Perry Marriage Date: 2 Aug 1840 Marriage County: Blackford Book: County Court Records at Hartford City, IN ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.