More brick walls.... and a bit of confusion for me. My Watson's seem to have all been known by their middle names... William HENRY Watson dob 6January 1860/62 Crawford, MO his death certificate listed Phillip Watson (VA) & Sarah Ellen Cooksey (VA) as parents. A letter of 1888 from Portland, Oregon places Wm. Henry in Elk City KS .. he's refered to as "brother" and the letter is signed by Minnie A Watson ( who refers to herself as his "true sister") and Thomas Melvin Watson. Thomas MELVIN Watson was born in MO 1863. According to ORegon records, he married Minnie A Crisler, daughter of Jacob Crisler. So... based on the letter, names in the letter, and the above, I figured Melvin and Henry were brothers.... ...until I received Melvin's death certificate which states his father is John E Watson of VA and Mary Donald of MD. Needless to say, I'm confused. Does anyone have any connection to these names.... or perhaps can offer some possible explanation.. or point me in the right (or any) direction ? Thank you for your time and assistance.................. and Happy Holidays to you all. Rebecca nightnite@juno.com