This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stevieseitz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.burney/20.27.79.81.82.84/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My second great grandfather is Simon Foster Burney, b. 1847 in Ms., d. 1881 in McClanahan, Falls Co., Texas. His parents were James Burney (b.1812 in La., d. aft. 1860 in Ms.) and E. Unknown, b. abt. 1816 in Ms., d. aft. 1860. I, too, am still a proud Texan because our ancestors chose to settle our great land. My brick wall is James and E. Can you help? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.