Elaine: Thank you so much. I live closer to LaVale, MD. than I do Moorefield, even tho' I live in Mineral County, WV I didn't even know about the Family LDS Center in LaVale. I've lived in this area all my life, 62 yrs. of it. Thanks again. Your help is always appreciated. Best Wishes, Barbara Elaine D Tomkins wrote: > Barbara, > > If William did not appear with his family on the 1870 Census, he no doubt > died before that time. If he died as a result of the war, his death > probably won't be recorded in county death records. What you need to do is > check Hardy Co. birth records for Ida Bell to verify her date of birth. Her > birth record will give the names of her parents. You could go to the Hardy > Co. Courthouse in Moorefield to see the records first-hand, or (depending > upon which is closer to you) to the LDS/Family History Center in LaVale. > There you can order the microfilm of the birth records for about $2.50. The > microfilm will be available about 2 wks after ordering where they will keep > it for about a month for you to come and view during their operating hours. > The Family History Center is located at > 12205 Gramlick Rd SW > La Vale, Allegany County, Maryland, United States > Phone: (301) 724-1609 > Hours: T-W 1-4pm, 6-9pm. > It would be a good idea to call first and verify that these times are still > current.