This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: amikepappas Surnames: Martin, Rat Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.special.secreeks/808.1.1.2.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shilodream, My family was Native American Creek or Cherokee from Northwest Florida, Alabama and Georgia areas. I noticed that you seemed frustrated in one of your last posts. Do not become discouraged as you search. I just read an article published in the Native American Museum magazine on "documentary genocide" performed by the census bureau of Virginia. (If they erase our documents, they erase our heritage) Those of us who seek the truth about our ancestors are discouraged by those trying to exploit what we uncover along the way or try to disprove what we know to be true. Don't give up, but if you find Sallie Martin or Chuna (Rat) along the way, please let me know. They were from Georgia, Alabama and NW Florida. 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.