I am a new member, duly qualified by virtue of my grandfather's and his brothers' lives of crime. My grandfather was Wilford J. Lankford and his brothers, Arthur, Claud(e), and Caton (aka Clarence) Lankford (sometimes known as Langford).

The Lankford brothers began their lives of crime as young men in the early 1900's in and around the Missouri and Illinois areas. Eventually, they all served time in the slammer. My great-uncle Caton is said to have been a genius or near-genius and is said to have taught the children of prison personnel, as well as foreign diplomats, foreign languages, etc. (He served his time in Joliet.)

Owing to divorce and their lives of crime, the Lankfords were estranged from my family. If there is anyone out there who knows of my great-uncles and any wives or children they may have had, I would so appreciate any information anyone could give.

Thank you.