User talk:Jerroldrayshouse1

I am searching for information about the parents of my gr-gr grandfather John Shouse, born in Sep 1809 in Pennsylvania. He lived most of his life in SE Ohio and probably died there sometime after 1880. He disappears from the US census after 1880. Although I have found county death records for his wives in Ohio, I have never found his.

He was married first to Jane C Robinson, 17 Apr 1833, and second to Sarah Ann Amos, 5 Apr 1838. Both marriages took place in Belmont County, Ohio.

My real problem is trying to find his parents. Family legend is that he was an orphan, but I do not know whether he was born a Shouse or not, or whether he was ever formally adopted by anyone.

Any information would be appreciated.