This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4gC.2ACE/789.7 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on my ancester Ezekial Logan Beard born 1819 or 1824 in TN died 1894 Houston Co. TX. His father was Chief and was in line to be their next chief. But, he married Elvira Hardin (white) 12 May 1858, which made him ineligible. Please any help would be appreciated.