This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blackshear Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blackshear/1.40.139/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hello, My name is Melinda Blackshear, my husband is Hamilton H. Blsckshear III, grandson of Col. Hamilton Blackshear. My father in law is his son, Hamilton H. Blackshear, Jr. from his relationship with Lorraine Scarpa. Hamilton Jr., was born 10-21-1949 and passed away 9-12-2005. I do know that Col. Blackshear had a twin brother. I do hope this information will help.