This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Mileslev1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dunbar/721.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am an African American and I traced my lineage back to Joseph Dunbar. He is my fifth-great grandfather according to census records. I wonder if my ancestors were slaves, freedmen, or descendants of this family. 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.