This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blakesley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GNE.2ACEB/17.1 Message Board Post: Dont know if this is any relation, my grandfathers name is Edward McHenry Blakesley, his mothers name was Daisy McHenry (Blakesley) and I believe she might be the granddaughter of the McHenry that founded Modesto, CA. My grandfather lives in Merced, CA today. Im just starting to do some family tree research on my mom's side (Blakesley). Anyway, if this helps let me know. Cherie Courtney, CA email: Cherie2000@avon.net