In a message dated 1/21/04 11:39:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: 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? ===================================================== It means "ruddy", or tinged with red. I take that to mean he was a rugged outdoorsman-type. Sue