This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Deason, Keener, Beene, Dowell, Finley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HU.2ADI/1636 Message Board Post: I am descended through this branch of the Deason family (I think). I am just beginning my research based on some things that my mother left behind. The records she had are through Edmond Deason and Hester Cato.....but I haven't started any real research myself. Would love to connect with you. Kaye Fink (Colorado)