Looking for information as to Samuel Marks born somewhere in Ohio in 1824. He is my great-great grandfather. I know much of his history from about 1848 on but have been unable to find anything about his parents or siblings. One source indicates that there was some tragedy in his childhood and both parents died. He and his brothers and sisters were fostered out to homes, but I have been unable to find anything on Sam until he marries Electa Bassett in 1848. Any help would be appreciated. By the way, I have a picture of a picture of Sam in Civil War uniform.