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Rex Davis Border, 59, son of Russell Border and Audrey Kohr, of Myerstown, Pa.

KENNELLYMARKA — 24 May 2008 4:02:41 GMT

Border, Rex Davis
Vietnam veteran
Rex Davis Border, 59,
passed away at his home Saturday, May 10, 2008.
He was the son of Russell Border and Audrey Kohr, of Myerstown, Pa.
He was born Aug. 22, 1948, in Lebanon, Pa.
After graduating high school,
he joined the Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. When he was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas,
he met Debra Shepherd and married her June 14, 1969. While serving in the Army, Rex earned a bachelor's degree, and later a master's degree in business administration. He retired from the Army in 1986 and settled in Alamogordo. He worked as security manager for NewTec at White Sands Missile Range until his death.
Rex enjoyed teaching, and he taught classes most recently for Park University at Holloman Air Force Base.
He loved the outdoors
and his horses,
dogs and cats.
He is survived by his parents, of Myerstown, Pa.;
his wife, Debra, of Alamogordo;
his daughter, Heather and her husband Cliff McDougald, of Lawton, Okla.;
and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Ian McDougald, also of Lawton.
Family was important to Rex, and he was loved as a brother by his wife's brothers and sisters, Tony Shepherd, of Surprise, Ariz.; Nicki Langston, of Overland Park, Kan.; Lisa Valentine, of North Bend, Wash.; Scott Shepherd, of Maize, Kan.; Kimberly Shepherd, of Maize, Kan.; and his mother-in-law, Patricia Shepherd, of Maize, Kan. Rex's sense of humor and his fun-loving nature will be missed by all. His untimely death will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him. Godspeed, Rex .
A memorial service will be conduct at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the Alamogordo Funeral Home Chapel with Chuck Moon officiating.
Inurnment will take place at Arlington Cemetery at a future date.

Chuck Moon"

Border family of Devon

cispt2 — 27 Dec 2007 5:54:21 GMT

I noticed while searching for clues about the Border family in Devon, that there is a book/publication titled 'The Border family from Devon to Durham' writtenby Lynnette Blaikie and published in 1987 in Brisbane, Australia. Is anyone aware of how one might obtain a copy of this, or does anyone have a copy?

I'd also love to hear of other Australian Border descendants.

Cheers
matt

A summary of James Border and Sophia Mason

cispt2 — 27 Dec 2007 7:32:22 GMT

Posted this summary of James Border and his wife Sophia Mason on my blog (http://thehistoryofmatt.blogspot.com/) - this is my earliest Border anscestor in Australia:

"My earliest Australian Border ancestor is James BORDER, born 1818 in Buckfastleigh, Devonshire, the eldest child of Thomas BORDER, a cordwainer (shoemaker), and Ann ROWLANDS. James married Sophia MASON (born 1819 in Ilfracombe, Devonshire, the daughter of Richard MASON and Agness HUXTABLE) in 1844 in Ilfracombe. James must have settled in Sophia’s home village of Ilfracombe as they had at least three children born there: Ellen in 1845, Sophia in 1847 and Richard Mason in 1848 (Richard died the following year). It appears they also had a son Richard in Pilton, Devonshire in 1851, who deceased the following year (1852).

The UK census for 1851 shows James and Sophia living at Pilton, a small village about 10 miles south of Barnstaple, with three children, Ellen, Richard M., and Sophia. James’ occupation is given as ‘woolcomber’, and it confirms all three children were born in Ilfracombe, like their mother. A woolcomber operated machines that separate the fibers ready for spinning – an occupation soon to be replaced by machinery.

In 1852 James and Sophia departed from Plymouth, Devonshire, with their two children Ellen and Sophia for Australia on the ‘Wilson Kennedy’, arriving in Sydney on the 27th December – they paid 5 pounds for their passage. James Border listed his occupation as a woolcomber and fellmonger, and both James and Sophia could read and write.

James and Sophia moved to the Carcoar district between Cowra and Bathurst, and had three more children in Australia: Samuel Litson (b. 1857, Mulyn NSW), Mason (b. 1859, Carcoar NSW) and Thomas (b.1861 Binalong NSW). When Samuel Litson was born in 1857, the family lived at Mulyn, Cowra (I’ve not yet located it), and James’ profession was given as shepherd.

Only two of seven children survived adolescence to marry – Sophia married Andrew MCCLYMONT in 1865 in Carcoar NSW, and Samuel Litson married Amy CASTLE (or CASSEL, in Wallaroo, Cowra NSW in 1884).

Sophia died in 1898, aged 79, and is buried in Cowra Presbyterian Cemetery NSW. In the 1903 Electoral Roll for NSW, James is entered as living in Cowra, with no occupation (he was in his 80’s), and he died in 1913, aged 94 – his place of death was listed as Mulyan, Cowra NSW, and he is buried at Cowra.

There’s clearly quite a bit more to piece together about this family in NSW."

John Border (Bauder) brn 1807

john1525_1 — 9 May 2007 1:39:57 GMT

I am trying to prove, John Border (Bauder) brn. 1807 NY, USA
son of Henery Hienrich Bauder,brn 1771,Stone Arabia, NY. son of Melgert M. Bader (Bauder)brn 1745, Stone Arabia, NY. can someone help me?

Border, Betty Jane (Ruppert) (OBIT PA 4-18-2007)

myobituarysite — 25 Apr 2007 11:54:52 GMT

source: The Evening Sun - Hanover, PA 4-18-2007
Deceased: Border, Betty Jane (Ruppert) (OBIT PA 4-18-2007)
Age: 80
Last Address: East Berlin, PA
Death date: 4-17-2007
Birth date: 5-21-1926
Birth place: Washington Township, York County, PA

No relation to the deceased
For a FREE copy of full obit send email to:
rbenjamin@qis.net
(please include "OBITUARY" and date obit posted in "Subject" line)

George William Border

jayme27_1 — 12 Jan 2007 9:03:40 GMT

George Wm Border
bd. 15-May-1832 PA
occ. Farmer
dd. 2-Aug-1907 LA, LA Co., CA

1st Wife:
Mary Roanna / Rowena Patton / Patten
bd. 1834 Trumbull County, Ohio
occ. Keeping House
alias. Rowenna, Rowanna, Rosana
dd. 1897 MT

2nd Wife:
Johanna Patton / Patten
bd. 3-April-1837 Trumbull County, Ohio
occ. Keeping House
alias. Jahannah
dd. 2-Jan-1920 LA, LA Co., CA

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Children from 1st marriage:
John Daniel Border (b.17-Dec-1853 in Crown Point, Lake Co, IN d.21-Apr-1935 Bozeman, Gallatin Co., MT)
William Pete Border (b.abt 1855 IA)
Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Border (b.abt 1856 IA)
Henry J. Border (b. abt 1859 IA)
Mary Alice Border (b.1862 Indiana)
George Robert Border (b.1869 Missouri)
James Franklin Border (b.3-Sep-1871 Deerfield, Vernon Co., MO)
Charles L. Border (b.1873 KS)
Albert "Almose" Elmer Border (b.9-Jun-1876 Fort Scott, KS d. 2-Mar-1958 Fresno, CA)
Florence Border (b.1878 Fort Scott, KS)

Want more on the Border or Patton / Patten side of the family?

http://www.andersonconnection.org/report28/wc01/RowennaPatto...

Jayme

OBIT Lovina Border, Reading twp., PA Sept. 16, 1939

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 9 Jun 2006 12:55:07 GMT

I am not related to this family, nor am I doing any research on the family name. I am posting this for your research.

The Gettysburg Compiler
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
September 16, 1939
Mrs. Lovina Border,83, widow of Adam Border, died at her home in Reading township, near East Berlin, at 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke suffered Tuesday morning.
She was a member of the Lower Bermudian Lutheran church. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Edward Border, Dover R.D.; Mrs. P.E. Comfort, Dillsburg; David Border, this place; Clara Border, at home, and R.S. Border, Hanover; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services Friday afternoon, with brief services at the late home at 1:30 o'clock. Further services will be held in the Lower Bermudian Lutheran church. The Rev. Lester M. Uta, pastor of the York Springs Lutheran church, will be the officiating minister. Interment in the church cemetery.

searching for Mary Border or any Bewleys

adozier3 — 27 Feb 2006 11:27:34 GMT

Searching for Mary Border(maiden name) and a Bewley who had a daughter Barbara A Bewleyin1950 Louisville Ky.Then gave her up for adoption. Anyone with info?

Border Family

Amy — 23 Feb 2006 5:23:05 GMT

Searching for information on a Mary Border who had a daughter Barbara A Bewley born1950, then gave her up for adoption.Birth took place in Louisville Ky.Do you have any info?

Eunice Border m. Henry Watson

Mary E. Cull — 14 Aug 2005 2:54:23 GMT

I am looking for information on a Eunice
Abbigail Border,she was my great Grand-
mother and all That I know of her is her name
and the fact that she was married to a Henry
William Watson.

Stephen Waggoner Border

Lori — 1 Jan 2006 7:30:41 GMT

Stephen Waggoner Border

Monday, April 11, 2005 6:07 PM PDT

Stephen Waggoner Border
04.12.05 - Stephen Waggoner Border, 55, died peacefully at home on April 8, 2005 with his loving wife and daughter at his side.

Steve was born June 24, 1949 in San Francisco, Calif. to Ernest and Betty Border.

He grew up in Mill Valley, Calif. and graduated from Tamalpais High School in 1966. He moved to Sonoma in 1978. Steve worked as a "parts man," selling Ford parts at the same location in San Rafael for 27 years.

He was the parts manager for Novato Ford for the past eight years.

Steve was an avid golfer and was a member of Rooster Run Golf Club.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie, and daughter Jennilee Border of Sonoma. Steve was also the beloved father of Adam Border who predeceased him in 1989. Steve is also survived by his sister Nancy Smith (Dave) of Willits, Calif.; niece Rina Deshiell (Curtis) of Willits, Calif. and nephew David Smith of Ukiah, Calif.

Friends are invited to a visitation at Duggan's Mission Chapel, Wednesday, April 13, 4 to 6 p.m. at 525 W. Napa St.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Stephen's Life Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 19355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma.

In lieu flowers, memorial contributions in Steve's honor may be made to Hospice of Marin, Valley of the Moon Team, 190 W. Napa St., Sonoma, Calif. 95476.

Arrangements under the directions of Duggan's Mission Chapel, 525 W. Napa St., Sonoma, 95476.

Border-Bewley

AmyFraze3 — 22 Aug 2005 8:03:36 GMT

Looking for Mary Border who had a daughter with a Bewley on May 23,1950. Then gave her up for adoption. Louisville Ky. Barbara Bewley.

Amos Border, Darke Co, Ohio

Casey43T — 25 Dec 2006 9:24:00 GMT

Looking for information about:
Amos BORDER, b. 1837 d. 1935; m. 1854; resided Yorkshire, Darke Co, Ohio
and his wife,
Catherine Elizabeth PETERSEIM, b. 1833 d. 1914

John Border - Mt. Pleasant, MI

ginnydelaney — 14 Aug 2005 2:18:37 GMT

I am looking for relatives of John Border who married Alice E. Hornby on 24 Aug 1898 in Mt Pleasant MI. His father was David E. Bauder who had 7 kids; Allen, Fred, John, Seymour, Ellie Sherman, Ervin and Margaret Funnell. John had 6; kids Owen (my ggfather,) Otto, John Jr., Ruth, James and Beulah. Would love to hear from a relative.

Michael Alexander Border of PA

MelindaBlack147 — 24 Oct 2006 11:08:58 GMT

Searching for clues regarding a Michael Alexander Border of Chester County, PA. He was married and had 3 children. A teenage son named Caleb, an 8 year old daughter named Kayla and a son named Dillon. Daughter was born about 1822 in Chester County, PA. Daughter died at the age of 8 and the children were murdered by their mother. Mother was a seamstress.

Parents of Sara Jane Border

MonicaNichols71 — 14 Aug 2005 11:37:05 GMT

Looking for the parents of Sara Jane Border born abt 1845 in OH died 11/10/1916 in Jackson Co. Ohio She married Elias Grable his dob is 12/1825 they had a son Frank Marion Nichols born10/24/1895 in wv or oh he died 10/9/1895 in chillicothe oh.

BORDER FAMILY OHIO, CHARLES, EDWIN, TILLEY

Rose — 14 Aug 2005 11:37:27 GMT

Still looking for info on the Border family from Ohio (Toledo).
Please email me with any info. Thanks. Rose
RozeL36@aol.com

Nicholas Border

susancampbell150 — 14 Aug 2005 11:38:21 GMT

Looking for information on Nicholas Border (sp?) and his ancestors. My information indicates he married Elizabeth Koons (alt. Koontz?) and she born in about 1792. They had a daughter Elizabeth Border (1834 OH -1929) who married David W. Bryson (1838 OH -1884) in Athens Co. OH. in 1859. They had about 10 children: Lois, Henrietta (Etta), Florence, Elmer, Mary, Archibald, Herbert, Harry, Bertha (my line) and Guy Raymond.

Henry Border/Bader

rexbor2 — 14 Aug 2005 11:39:33 GMT

I have a Henry Bader in the 1850 census for Annville, Lebanon Co, PA. In the 1860 census he shows up as Henry Border. His wife was Catherine Imboden. does anyone have a connection?

Louis Border - New York, NY 1880

lmpetit — 14 Aug 2005 11:40:07 GMT

Looking for information about Louis Border who lived on Stanton Street in New York, NY in 1880. At that time, Louis was married to a woman named Mary, and they had three daughters: Julia (4), Joesphine (3), and Katie (1). Julia would eventually marry James F. McKenzie and have at least one son with him, named Francis Arthur McKenzie (born 1892). Would appreciate any help with this family.
Thanks! Contact me at lmpetit@cox.net

Viola Dodie Foor married John Border

Diane Swartz — 14 Aug 2005 2:06:48 GMT

Looking for info on John Border who was married to Viola Dodie Foor.This is my great-aunt and uncle,she is the daughter of Andrew Barton and Rachel Rebecca Foor,any one with info on John Border from Pa please contact me.John and Viola Dodie Foor had three children their names are,Jack BorderMary BorderBessie BorderI'm doing the family tree and need all the info I can get.

Border - PA

kcborder — 14 Aug 2005 2:48:42 GMT

Hi everyone - as you know, it's VERY hard to find families from PA since the records aren't well kept - I was lost with my Borders of Cambria, Bedford Somerset Counties, but found an ANGEL who has done an enormous amount of work on the family and wants to connect up with other lines - she's going to put a book together. Her name is Kathie Kline and you should contact her at kkline@trib.com. She
s very nice, and got the ultimate Border ancestors including Sebold and Johannes, the first two. She also had a picture of the tombstone! Good luck searching - Karen

Donna Border

harperg — 14 Aug 2005 2:07:37 GMT

I am searching for Donna Border (Could be another surname as she might be married). She is the daughter of Donald E. Border who died in ca 1989. Lived in Topton or Fleetwood Pa.
He was the son of David and Myrtle Border. Had a sister named Florene married to a Mertz. Florene had a daughter named Kathy. Any information appreciated.

Conrad Border (1765-1825) of Rockland Twp., Berks Co,Pa

Gailbreitbard142 — 14 Aug 2005 2:08:20 GMT

Conrad was married to Elizabeth ----- about 1788. I have the names of 3 of their children: Conrad Jr. who married Margaret Over; Sarah married Michael Koontz; and Nichols married to Mary Koontz. Would like any info on these folks.
Thank you,
Gailbreitbard@aol.com

Borders & Thornton of Jackson Co.,GA, 1807

Leah Beard — 14 Aug 2005 2:10:27 GMT

I am trying to find info on Mary Borders b. @ 1807 in Jackson Co., GA, m. Mary Thornton; one child John D. Thornton.

If you have any info on Mary or her father, Isaac, b. 1776 in Washington, TN and d. 1857 in Jackson, GA, please contact me.

I did find info that may possibly tie up some loose ends thru a Jacqueline Massey-Hughes, however, here e-mail addy is out-of-date. If anyone knows how to reach her, or if she sees this, please please contact me.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Leah Beard
can also be reached at eagletwe@aol.com (work)
thanks so much...

Hannah Jane Border m. Edward H. Robinson

grfinazzo — 14 Aug 2005 2:11:33 GMT

looking for info. on these names; Hannah Jane Border, married Edward H. Robinson, they had a daughter; Mary may Robinson who married William Frank Fee in Illinois about 1887.Any help on these names would be greatly appreciated.

Levi Border born about 1811 possibly New York

Carol — 14 Aug 2005 2:46:55 GMT

Levi Border born USA age 60 in 1871 Ontario census in Frontenac Wolfe Island, Ont. Levi's daughter Francis Border B1857 Jefferson co. NY married my greatgrandfather Spafford Joy B 1849 Wolfe Island. Levi's wife's name is Amanda on marriage certificate. Also Levi's family Dutch orgin Looking for more of Border family

Eliza Border m. Levi James Lester

terri — 14 Aug 2005 2:15:02 GMT

Looking for information of Eliza Border. She married Levi James Jester in 1839 approx. They had 3 children John,George and Jennie. I am trying to locate information on her and her ancestors. If you have information please help.
Terri

Sarah Border and George Washington Pearson - Louisiana

shelby743 — 11 Sep 2002 5:21:53 GMT

My grandfather, Clevie Etheridge Pearson, was born on June 25, 1905 in Vivian, Caddo Parish, LA. His father was James (Newton?) Pearson, and his mother was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gibson Pearson, a "half-breed" Indian. James Pearson was born to George Washington Pearson and his wife Sarah Border in Moorhouse Parish, LA. George possibly served in the Confederate Army. There were still Borders in the Louisiana area, because my Grandpa spoke of his cousin, Howard Border.
Any info would be greatly appreciated, since this is my biggest brick wall!

Thanks!

Shelby

Daniel BORDER - Jefferson Co, WVA

Marcia Snyder — 14 Aug 2005 2:28:18 GMT

Daniel BORDER b.? d. abt. 1866 Jefferson CO
m 1845 Susanna SNYDER
2 known children:
Daniel Webster BORDER b. 1850
Sara (Sallie) BORDER
Any and all help on these ancestors will be very much appreciated. Will gladly share what I know.
Marcia

John Border m. Catherine Otto

ernaylor — 14 Aug 2005 2:16:24 GMT

jJohn Bordr, married to Catherine Otto was my great, great grandfather. Frank R. Border was my Great Grandfather. He died in Baltimore at my grandmother,'s (Ruth Border Crane) home. I am just beginning my search for relatives and would appreciate any help. Did John die in the Civil War? Does anyone know about Catherine Otto's family?

The Border family

Tabitha Lanman — 14 Aug 2005 2:36:12 GMT

I am looking for the information that was posted about my family--the Border family. The information was given to Elizabeth from my grandmother Opal Van Kerckvoorde. Iam very interested in finding the info. Thank you-

Allettie Dell Border of OH, IA, SD

Sheree150 — 14 Aug 2005 2:17:59 GMT

I am serarching for info on Alettie Dell Border b 7/15/1869in Athens, OH d 1/27/1948 in Pierre, SD Her parents were Nicholas Border b2/10/1833 Carrolton,IA and Louisa Horton b 9/14/1835 Carrolton, IA She was married 4/25/1888 to Edwin F. Sterner in Scranton, IA

Edna Border

Elizabeth — 14 Aug 2005 2:40:01 GMT

I am the Granddaughter of Edna Border(Gregory).She is sister of Opal and Eugene Border.I have been tracing family history also.As of now have no further information.My mom(Juanita) and E.J. King are cousins.

Suzanna Border m. James Sacree

XXXMOTHERHOOLE — 14 Aug 2005 2:26:38 GMT

HI IM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH ANY CONNECTIONS OF A SUZANNA BORDER WHO MARRIED A JAMES SACREE CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP IM STUCK

Linda Jean Border Rankin

Sylvia Grindley — 14 Aug 2005 2:27:14 GMT

I am searching for a cousin born Linda Jean Border to Jay & Dorothy Border in Washington state in 1945. Her parents were killed in 1962. She married and divorced a sailor by the name of Rankin while living in California.

Border/Native American Ancestry

mhosk — 14 Aug 2005 2:27:37 GMT

Looking to connect my orphaned grandfather
with a Border family line that has Native
American ancestry. My grandfather was born
in KY in 1886. Please Help ... Mary

FRED BORDER

DEBORAH (BORDER) LINDER — 14 Aug 2005 2:29:15 GMT

lOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON FRED BORDER. HIS SON EUGENE BORDER BORN IN KY.,IS MY GRANDFATHER. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOMEONE WITH INFORMATION FARTHER BACK THAN FRED BORDER.

William B. Border m. Della A. Russell

Nonnie — 14 Aug 2005 2:32:38 GMT

My g.grandfather was William B. Border he married Della August Russell and they had two boys, Ralph Merton (my grandfather) 1901-1993 and Ray. Ralph married Sylvia Gail Putnam. William and his wife are buried in the Mason Cemetary, WV. I don't have dates at this time but I will as soon as I visit the cemetary which I plan to do soon. If anyone has any info further back, it would be greatly appreciated.

Fredrick "Rick" Border - California

Fredrick (Rick) Border Jr. — 14 Aug 2005 2:30:10 GMT

I am looking for a friend his name is Fredrick (Rick) Border Jr.He would be 46y/o.His Father Mother were divorced. His mother was in a wheelerchair from polio. He has an older sister an younger brother. They lived in the Canoga Park area of Calif.In the early 70's moved to San Clemente area. He was a special friend of mine and I would really like to know he is ok. If anyone can help me I would be foever grateful. Thanks,Cathy

BORDER, EDWIN, CHARLES, PERSIS, and TILLY - Toledo, Ohio

Rose — 14 Aug 2005 2:31:25 GMT

any info on this family that lived in a house in Toledo Ohio starting in the 1800's would be appreciated.

BORDER FAMILIES IN TOLEDO, OHIO

Rose — 14 Aug 2005 2:32:02 GMT

I live in a house in Toledo Ohio that was built by a family with the last name BORDER.
first names of some Border family that lived there was Charles R, Edwin , Persis.
This is a very old house built in the 1800"s.
I am looking for any info I can find on this branch of border family.
This house has character and was passed down to many generations of this border family.
I noticed they passed along family names also
such as more than one charles, Edwin and persis, also a mathilda "tilley". any onfo would be helpful. Please e-mail me, thankyou.

William Border, 1804, Pennsylvania

Kenneth L. Bosworth — 14 Aug 2005 2:35:03 GMT

Seeking information on William Border who was born in June 1804 in Pennsylvania. According to census records, his wife was Charlotte or Charity. He died October 23, 1878 at Madison Twp., St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He had children: George, Catherine, Mary, Eleanor, Samuel, and William, all born in Ohio. Any information on the parents and the origin of William Border would be greatly appreciated.

LEEDHAM BORDER

D Border — 14 Aug 2005 2:42:26 GMT

The person named above (extremely unusual name I know) is apparently my great grandfather, and I cannot for the life of me find any information on him at all. If any one has any info on him, or a family tie on their tree, I would be most gratefull and happy to share

United Kingdom Border Family

Robin Border — 14 Aug 2005 2:43:54 GMT

I am carrying out a one name study on Border and mainly have UK and Australian records going bach to the 1600's.
As yet I have not managed to make a connection with any US Borders but I am sure there must be links.
Does anyone have any UK imigrants to the US in their family trees? I would be happy to swop information

William Daniel Border, 1800-1871

ckb_mt — 14 Aug 2005 2:43:09 GMT

Willian was my GGGG Grandfther born in 1800 and died in 1871. I would like info on that family before if any one has any. Thanks

Marguerite Border of California

Gary Wynne — 14 Aug 2005 2:44:50 GMT

Please advise if you have relevant information in regard to Marguerite Border of California who married Mr. Border.

Together they had a son, Larry, and a daughter, Ruth. Marquerite and her husband later moved from Long Beach to Mendocino.

Border, Fred Wolner b. Aug 26, 1886

mhosk — 14 Aug 2005 2:46:23 GMT

I am looking for infomation on my grandfather and his ancestors. He was born in Paducah Kentucky, but I haven't been able to verify this as yet. Fred W. was orphaned as a child, but I have records that show his father as Herman Border. Family history says that Freds mother was a Native American. Please help if you can. Thanks Mary