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]