This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mims, Bailey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5R.2ADI/942 Message Board Post: My ancestors possibly connected to the Ft. Mims families: --my G-grand mother was Melinda Adeline Mims (b. 30Jan1856 in Florida, d. 14Apr1919 Marble Fals, Burnet Co., TX) ---Melinda's mother and father: Amanda "Leona" Mims (b. Florida, d. Marble Falls, TX) - lived in Tennessee before marrying and her father had land with 200 black slaves--his name ? Mims from Florida; "Leona" husband was T. George Bailey (b. Alabama, d. Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX) The unusual name of Mims, the locale of TN an AL---make it seem a close connection. Appreciate any light or connection that this may have to your information.