This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: danmacbet Surnames: SLAUGHTER, PARSONS, BAKER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.jackson/6652.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is my thinking on this particular discussion regarding the parentage of Jesse SLAUGHTER (b/b 1763). I take issue with some information quoted by some & attributed to the Jackson Gen Page, Rootsweb & LDS sites, although I have not personally checked these entries out for myself. Specifically the impossibility that the above referenced Jesse SLAUGHTER (b/b 1763) could have been the child of Moses & Nancy SLAUGHTER (nee PARSONS). Knowing that Nancy's birth year is given as 1775 per the 1850 Jackson Co, VA(WV) Census when she was present in the household of her son Abraham SLAUGHTER is proof enough for me. As to Nancy's first husband's (Moses SLAUGHTER) year of birth I have no information. That said, it seems unlikely to me that Nancy PARSONS (b. 1775) would have married a Moses SLAUGHTER (b. 1712), a difference in ages of 63 years. I believe that Nancy & Moses's son, Abraham SLAUGHTER (b/b 1797), quite possibly could have been the ONLY child born to them since Moses & N! ancy married on 5 October 1796 Randolph Co., VA(WV). This same Nancy SLAUGHTER(widow?)married Jacob BAKER in January 1800 Randolph County; 3 years and 3 months after her marriage to Moses. I have both of the above referenced marriage records. Jacob & Nancy BAKER were my paternal 4x great-grandparents. I welcome any further discussion or thoughts on these points. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.