Brown List: I would be delighted to share any information I might have with anyone who wants it. That would mean I had actually made contact with someone who MIGHT be from "My Browns"! My gr-father was Charles Leslie Brown. He was born July 20, 1895. He married Lucy Myrtle Watson, born November 27,1900. They lived in Direct, Texas (22 miles NE of Paris,Tx). His father's name was Denny L Brown (Do not know his mothers name). He had one brother named Jake and one brother named Ed that I know of (no documentation). Myrt and Less had 9 children: 1. James Odis m: Maude Stapleton - 2 children: Harold Dean and James Gary 2. Alvin m: Joycelyn Booth then Francis Bryant 1 child from 1st marriage: Linda Goodgion Fortner (thats me). 3. Edward m: Francis Bice then 2 more marriages 4 children from 1st marriage: Charles Edward, Danny Wayne, twins Ricky & Vicky 4. Charles Kenneth married ? Shipman 1 child: Kenny 5. Winfred Lee (Shorty) married Thelma Sessums Ronny, Phillip, & Stephen 6. Lucy Bea married Ben Cannady 7 children: Leslie (Lucky), Rita, David, Deborah, Neil, twins Mearl & Earl 7. Mildred Mary Dean m: Billy Joe Alexander 3 children: Brenda, Robert Craig, Billy Howard 8. James Alfred (Bud) m: Betty Carmen 2 children: Angelie and Cherie 9. Baby stillborn Anyone connecting with any of this please contact me. I've hit a brick wall. Thanks and I think doing this is a great idea. Linda Fortner Lyndfort@AOL.com