This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MHavekost Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2323.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I too have family letters that use the same or similar phrase. In the case of my letters, it seems to refer to other people within the family -- aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. ... all the family connections. Monya 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.