This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: HarpsterP Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carson/2891.2.1.2.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm just starting my husband's Carson genealogy work. His ancester is William Gilmore Carson (1808-1890). His wife was Elizabeth Finley (1817-1860). Their children were Mararet, William Finley, Mary Elizabeth, Samuel Kerr, Isabella Jane, Leonidas Wilson, Sara Jane, James Thomas, Rebecca Alice, Ebenezer Cyrus, Ira Calvin. Their pattern of naming after parents and grandparents and siblings makes me think that William (1745-1829) and Isabella Gilmore (1747-1811)are William Gilmore Carson's grandparents. I think Kerr is a family surname also but don't know the connection? 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.