Looking for possible descendants of Samuel Mardis in the Des Moines, IA area. Samuel, son of Wm. Mardis, born in Guernsey County, Ohio. Died following Battle of Shiloh. Married to Maria Jane Larison. Descendants: Violet (m. Ware), Martha A., Arminta (m. Wm. Warner), Abijah (m. Fannie Meanes).