Wow, this was a long time ago - wonder if you are still there? Mel's father was Alexander D. Troxel b. Illinois 1821-1872, mother was Anna Elizabeth Ashcraft 1828-1902. They were married in Iowa 1846. He was my great-great grandfather. Mel's siblings include my great-grandfather Thomas; also, Denver, Margaret, Amanda, Mary Frances,and two or three more I have not been able to positively confirm from a list my grandfather recited about 30 years ago...Let me know if you need anything else.