This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jeanine713 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2323.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you--maybe it doesn't refer to any religious group--With the great number of relatives--maybe it's a phrase they used to ask about the connected family--like we would say: How's your extended family? Because almost always they would go through the family and talk about each one. 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.