Can anyone help me with my dilemma? I have a Richard M. JOHNSON b. 18 Jan 1843, m. 25 Oct 1865 to Elizabeth Jane SHANNON. Richard died 18 Sep 1908. On their marriage license it states Richard's parents as David JOHNSON and Emily CYRUS. I haven't found any information about David and Emily except they died young. Richard was living with Philip HATTON and wife Jane (CARTMILL) in the 1850 Wayne County Census. David's parents were Eclattis JOHNSON, Sr and Frances NEWMAN. I found an Eclattis JOHNSON in the 1850 census who was 33 years old. I did not find a Frances NEWMAN. Eclattis' father John JOHNSON was born in 1788. Where did I go wrong? Elizabeth Jane SHANNON's parents were John SMITH and Martha Ann HATTEN. Any help as to why the 3 would have different last names? Are there any family members out there who have sorted this out and could help? I would appreciate any enlightenment on this branch of our family tree. Jennie [email protected]