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.