This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mrsguppy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/1823.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a small mention in a book related to my family about a John Soares who was a cousin to Manuel Lawrence (Lourenco in the Azores). John worked for his cousin on his ranch near Danville, Calif. around the 1900s. Manuel was from the Vela area of Sao Jorge Island in the Azores. Let me know if you need more info. 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.