This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: UNICORN1950 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/6466.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A modist is/was one who follows fashion; a maker and seller of fashionable gowns and millinery for women. I would suspect that, as the area was growing, women found need of her services. 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. <br>