Do you have any info on Melissa Ellender mentioned in your post? Her parents, siblings, etc?
I am looking for info on (?Mary) Louise Ellender b bout 1821 in Jefferson County TX, m Charles Cronea 1845 Jefferson County TX, d 1879 Galveston County TX.

4. Joseph Belone (J.B.) Peveto: b. 18 Jan 1827, d. 16 Oct 1889; m. first to Ursala Simmons, second to
Melissa Ellender, third Mrs. Anna McKenzie Smith