1.  J.M. Guinn.  1904.  History of the State of California and Biographical Record of Coast Counties, California.  Chapman Publ. Co., Chicago.  Biographical sketch of their son-in-law, William LaFayette McCray.    The Elliotts and Cyruses are said to have been members of the Donner Party, but none of these individuals is listed in the Donner Party Roster.    The Cyruses were in a wagon party just days ahead of the Donner Party, and they passed the summit safely.   (See family group sheet of John Cyrus and Lavinia Graves.)