Could Peggy be the product of a first marriage of Samuel? Malindawoul d have been only 15 when Peggy was born.
At census time on 6/15/1880, she was listed as a 31 year old widowlivi ng in Cullen Twp, Pulaski Co, MO. Living with her were Benjamin,12, J osiah, 9, both farmers; William, 2, and Dora, 8 months.
By 6/21/1900 Margaret was living with the family of son Benjamin inSpr ing Point Twp, Cumberland Co, IL. She was a 63 year old widow atthat t ime, having birthed 7 children but only 5 still survived.
She was 34 years old in 1870 with a large farmily of children. Whatwa s her birth year?