This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Adams, Ellis, Anderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CI.2ADEB/9196 Message Board Post: My father was named John Adams.He wasLeonard Adams' son. Leonard was of Scots-Irish descent from what my father told me. I'm trying to find out who Leonard's parents were,and when his ancestors came to America.I believe Leonard's father may have been named John or James. I'd appreciate any help you may offer.