This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Megmarlou Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.cherokee/2591.3.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, I saw the obituary. That's definitely my great grandfather's sister. Speaking of obituaries, that's how I found Sallie's maiden name. Her daughter Theodosha(sp?) died and she's listed as her mother. Which, really confuses me, because 1. some think Sallie was a nickname for Sarah (she's listed on later censuses as Sarah) 2. The only Sallie Gladden I'm able to find that could possibly be her is listed as black. She's from a county bordering Cherokee and she was born the same year as the Sallie married to Albert. I realize back then she could have been 1/4 black and would have been considered black, but it's confusing nevertheless. Just seems my great aunts and uncles would know they were part African American. Would you like me to send you the death certificate for Theodosha? I'll need your email address. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.