This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sdlewis41 Surnames: James Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3474.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Thank you for responding. I'm not sure what the J. stands for just yet. I was hoping that the obit might shed some light on that. I will check with the Oakland Library and see what happens. Thank you, Shelley 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.