I'm searching for information regarding my 4G-grandparents, William Standley and Jane Love, who were the in-laws of James Dominick and George Alexis Sharum. Known about them so far:

1. William was born around 1792 in NC, according to his 1850 census record. His parents are unknown.

2. Jane was born around 1789 in NC, according to the same census record. Her parents are unknown.

3. It is believed that they married on 3 Jan 1814 in Stokes Co NC. They had at least three children together:

a. Sabra Ann (b. 14 Jun 1816 NC) m. James Dominick Sharum
b. Rachel (b. ca. 1825 IN) m. George Alexis Sharum
c. John Standley (b. ca. 1828 IN)

4. William is listed as a head of household in the 1830 and 1850 censuses of Martin Co IN.

a. The 1830 census (page 321, line 13, census taken on 1 Jun 1830, NARA microfilm M19-26) shows one male 30-40 (William), one female 20-30 (Jane), one male 10-15, one male 5-10, one female 10-15 (Sabra Ann), one female 5-10 and one female less than 5.

b. The 1850 census (dwelling #153, family #156, page 52A, census taken on 13 Aug 1850, NARA microfilm M432-160) shows William (age 58 b. NC), Jane (61 NC) and son John (22 IN). Living next door was the family of daughter Rachel.

5. I have no information regarding their death dates or burial locations.

Any information or leads about William and Jane's family would be appreciated.

Regards, John Reid
P.O. Box 7164
Libertyville IL 60048