Shelly, The following individuals are recorded as being married in Eau Clair Co., on 13 May 1876, in Vol. 1, Pg. 257: Agnette Onrud 13 May 1876 Eau Claire 01 0257 Maren Pederson 13 May 1876 Eau Claire 01 0257 Jens Lauriston 13 May 1876 Eau Claire 01 0257 Adolph P Lee 13 May 1876 Eau Claire 01 0257 Who married who is still the question. Maren Pederson looks most likely for Mary. These records are available on microfilm from the LDS. Or, for $7, you could request the records from the County or the State. The marriage record should include their ages, birthplaces, and names of parents. Usually at least the parent's first names are listed. Additionally, the following is a marriage in Eau Claire on 13 May 1876 in Vol. 1, Pg. 260: David Amidon 13 May 1876 Eau Claire 01 0260 Cordelia Newhall 13 May 1876 Eau Claire 01 0260 You can search the individual marriage database at: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4997a.htm After you get "half" of the couple or nothing, you have the option to refine the search. In the field, enter the date and county (i.e. 13 May 1876 Eau Claire) and then you should get everything for that particular date. Dave Taft Arlington, TX _______________________________________ Sent via the Cowtown Net WebMail system