This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Purvis, Boutwell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5R.2ADI/1081 Message Board Post: I was lucky enough to research that my Gr Gr Gr Grandmother was Poarch Creek Indian, but I am still having trouble finding out about my great grandmother. Her name was Nannie Purvis Boutwell. (maiden name Purvis) born 12/20/1892, died 02/1978 She was married to my great grandfather Lemuel Boutwell "Lem" Her parents were Vinnie Godwin and Joe Purvis of Conecuh County. Her siblings were Corean, Fannie, Jessie, Annie, Tommie, Guy, Arthur, Gene, Mae They were known to be from the Escambia County Area. >From what we understand, she and at least two of her siblings were known to be quite dark and many in our family believe to be possibly part african american as well, but her parents were not, in fact, they were to be known as very light skinned Irish which has brought us to believe that they might have been adopted. If anyone has any information, I would greatly appreciate it. psbrunet@cox.net