Ruby, Deb, We need to remember that there could have been more than one child in the family named Edward P. If the first was born in 1879 and died before 1887, it is very possible there could have been a second child named Edward P. who was born and died in 1887. George [email protected] wrote: > > Deb, etal-- > I see your messages on WSP, and assume that you are talking to > Jackie Weeden and me. Next time could you put--"To Jackie Weeden" > at the top so I don't miss your message?? > I was going to send you the second edition of John Sinclair's family > group sheet, but now see that I have more corrections to make. > I tried to discuss your message with Jackie this morning, but she has > a houseful of company--she will call back this evening. > The only problem I can see is the birth and death date for Edward P., > their son. The 1880 census shows him as age 6 months and born > in Nov. So his birthdate should then be 11-1879. If he had been born > and died in 1887, he would not be listed in 1880. > Is Lula Whaley Hamilton the dau of John S. and Amanda? > Do you know Amanda's middle name? She is called "Maude" > or "Mandy" on one census. It was hard to read that entry. Ruby