My Grandparents names were John Lee Terpening and Cordie Rosetta Seely Terpening. John was born in Joplin, Missouri on the 11 of Jan 1871. I believe his parents were Ira Terpenning and Mary Madderson. I have Ira's birthdate as 1835. Does this coinside with any of your family history. I am just getting started in trying to grow my family tree and was happily surprised to come across your Terpening information. Wishing you the best. Kathy