This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JhU.2ACEB/4694.1 Message Board Post: I have found a John Elliott who had a Land Patent in Ray County MO in 1837. There were a couple more Elliotts listed but no first name from people who were also searching. I will be looking for John and Susan Elliott on the east coast for marriage licenses. Ring any bells for anyone?