This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: slkmallow Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.pendleton/1725.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Additional information - Jacob Lewis was listed as a 26 yr old farm worker in the household of widow Mary (aka Polly) Ann (Harper) Sites in 1870. Keep in mind that Mary aka Polly died in 1872 - two years later at the relatively young age of 40 yrs. A Jacob Lewis of a likely age married Phoebe J Hedrick in 1880 (seven or so years after Mary/Polly Harper Sites died) and two daughters are listed in Jacob's household in 1880 including a Francis C b ca 1870. Could Francis C be aka Celia b ca 1871? Since her mother was deceased and her stepmother was new to the household, it could be a working theory. Remember that a child born out of wedlock to a widow carried the widow's deceased husband's surname which is why Celia was nee Sites per the guardian papers. If Frances was aka Celia, Jacob Lewis may have raised her with his surname or it may have just been a mis-understanding by the census taker. 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.