I have seen the description 'florid complexion' used more than once, but don't have a clue as to what it means. :( ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [WVRALEIG] Daniel Stover/7th WV Cavalry > In a message dated 1/20/04 10:56:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > From Daniel Stover's military records: > Stover, Daniel - Co H, WC# 273466, MIC#330911 - enlisted 25 Dec 1862 > Coalsmouth - 5'5" tall, florid comp, hazel eyes, light hair - born about > 1830 Raleigh Co, VA, died 17 Mar 1868 - married Elizabeth Grayley 19 Mar > 1853 Kanawha Co, VA - The following children were all born in Lincoln Co,WV: > Ruhamy, born 1 Jan 1853, Ruth Ann born 10 Oct 1857, Lizzie born 12 Aug > 1859, Mary J born 3 Jan 1861. Victoria born 4 Feb 1886 and John W born > 18 Feb 1868. > > Cousin Gracie: > Daniel Stover, as you know, rode with the 7th WV Cavalry. Seems our Stover > ancestors were all Union men. The question I have is what is a "florid" > complexion? > Sincerely, > > Mike Peters > [email protected] >