Wilma, In re-reading Tommie's death certificate, the informant, Miss Younger states that Tommie's mother's name is Miss Martin! I don't know why I didn't make that connection before but that is the additional detail that I needed to feel confident that William A. and Elizabeth Martin are indeed John T. Younger's parents. Also, note that Tommie's father is referred to as Alexander Younger. I also see that it states his name as Alexander Young not Younger (I think that is probably my typo. When I find the actual death certificate, I'll check that.). Thanks again, Martha Welling Death Certificate for Tommie Younger Date of Death 4 Nov 1916 Shelby County, Tennessee B.M. Hosp, Date of birth is listed as 1838 but the age is 48 which is consistent with birthdate of abt 1867. Female, White, Single, no occupation, birthplace Tenn, Father: Alexander Young birthplace VA, Mother: Miss Martin birthplace VA, Informant Miss Younger of McKenzie, Tenn. Cause of death Angina Pectoris, Contributory-Laparotomy Appendectomy and Gall Stones, signed I. G. Duncan, M.D. signed 11-4, 1916 Address 1508 Bk of Com, Non Res, 10 days at place of death, Life in the state, Disease contracted at McKenzie, Tenn, Usual Residence McKenzie, Tenn, Place of Burial or removal McKenzie, Tenn., Date of burial 11-4-1916, Undertaker Holst Bros & Hinton In a message dated 1/19/2007 11:40:01 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: However, I've always had a nagging question whether they actually are the same William and Elizabeth Younger. Do you have any information that would substantiate that they are the same people? My personal records handed down to me from my mother only went as far back as John T. Younger. I have made the connection on logic only and would like to have a supporting source. Thanks again, Martha Welling ps How are you related to John T. Younger (b. abt 1839, my 2nd great grandfather)?