Kathleen. Not related, just trying to help. Lyle's mother was Mary Elizabeth Coale who married Edwin S Flansberg. You can find his info in the following censuses: 1860- NY, Delaware county, Harperfield, page 75, 1870-Ill, Mclean county, Padua township, page 19, 1880-Ill, McLean county, Old town township, page 19. In 1900 they are married and living in Ill, Mclean county, Blue mound township, Dist 7, page 1B. In 1910 they are in Cal, Los Angeles county, Compton, dist 22, page 3A. In 1920 still in LA, Dominguez township, dist 38, page 2A. In 1930 Mary E is widowed and still in LA, Gardena township, dist 19, page 3B. In 1930 Mary E is living with her son Lyle in Gardena township, dist 19-263, page 6A. Hope this helps. Don