This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: parkers, garners, maberrys, jones, bolin, farmer, busby Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/531.1 Message Board Post: I can probably help you with the Mathis line. I have a Newton County history book that, I think, pretty well details them. Also, I can possible put you in touch with one of the family. This is a part of my family too. Parkers are a different matter. They are really hard to track. Let me know what you have. e-mail me at smokeyjoe77868@yahoo.com