I live in Modesto,
California and I don't know if we are talking about the same "
Luce". However, one of my brothers has done a lot of research and put a book together outlining our history from about 1800 through present. I am originally from Adrian,
Michigan area. The people mentioned in my book are Lucy
Luce,
Squire Wood, Charles Wood,
Dyer Wood, James, Triphena, Nephi, Joel (children). Lucy
Luce is mother of Charles and
Dyer, as noted in the book Presidents,
Soldiers and Statesmen. In the U.S 1850 Census, a lady named
Polly, age 57 is given as his wife's name. Lucy and
Polly (wife) may be the same person or
Squire may have married twice. If any of our information matches up, I would love to hear from you -- also if you would like any information I have please let me know.
Catherine
Lawicki2528 Walnut
Park Drive
Modesto, CA 95355