Date: Sunday, 21 March 1999 3:08 I'm looking for ANY information a Samuel L. Drake. What I do know is: Samuel L. was born in NY on or about June 4th, 1800 His wife Mary (Ostram) was also born in NY on Feb. 20, 1810 Samuel and Mary were married at Peinfied NY on July 4th, 1836 by a Rev Home, minister of the gospel. All of there childere were born in NY on: Elkanah May 19, 1837 @ East Bloomfield Franklin Aug 24, 1843 Mary Jan. 11, 1842? Warren H, May 2, 1847 Amanda May 22, 1847 d. 1848 Charles R. Feb 21, 1848 They were located in Hopewell township, Ontario Co, NY in 1840. I lost them in the 1850 Census but found them again in 1860 in Fairfield township, Lenawee Co, Michigan. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, GDrk