Yankee John's parents were John R. and Anna Mary (Church). This is much documented by member of this family and the family tree can be found on roots web family trees at http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kihush&... in the family trees section of here (roots web). Cousin Jacquelyn Sorby has much information on this line and if you are in the area, you should plan to attend the Yankee John reunion. Great fun, great family and great food!