This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BillRuss Surnames: Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.siskiyou/1533.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not that I know of. James H. Russell is the earliest known in my family. He was orphaned in western Tennessee in the 1820s. His obit says he was born 1823 in "Natchez Tenn." Presumed to mean "Near the Natchez Trace." 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.