This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hawkins, Strickland, Stout Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/288.1 Message Board Post: Hi Lorelei, I found in the "History of Contra Costa County, California" Printed in 1882 a reference to M. Lewis that died in a mining accident in 1876. If you would like a copy of the page, I will be more than happy to mail you a copy. My e-mail address is edlyn@california.com Happy Hunting. Lynette