Robert J. and Lula M. Blackwell Sanders I found them!
I found them in the 1880 census.
Lula M. Sanders
Home in 1880: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's Name: Robert J.
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
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Occupation: House Keeper
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members: Name Age
Robert J. Sanders 31
Lula M. Sanders 25
Massa E. Sanders 3
John L. Sanders 2
I've seen 2 different places of birth for Lula: Missouri and Virginia.
THEN, also on the census page are Robert's parents, my great grandparents.This is the first time I've had a name for them.
Name: Lewis Sanders
Home in 1880: Clay, Lafayette, Missouri
Age: 79
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1801
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
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Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Lewis Sanders 79
Elizabeth Sanders 70
Theador Sanders 35
Samuel Byerly 16
I hope this info helps you.
Alison