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/419.628/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have personal letters written from ancestors living in the Bear Creek/Ireland Hill area of Marion County, Alabama. In almost all the letters--"The Connection" is mentioned. I think It refers to some kind of religious group. Does anyone know for sure what this is referring to? All help would be appreciated. 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.