This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: becca_ethridge Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.etheridge/597.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, it does help a lot. The only thing that confuses me is the Elizabeth Medford. I have in my tree that he was married to a Mary Elizabeth Hobgood, but I also have that her name could have been Mary Elizabeth Clarke, Mary Elizabeth Rich, or Elizabeth Medford. I'm thinking more towards the Hobgood or Medford because that's what I have seen the most. Maybe Mary Elizabeth Hobgood was married to a Medford before she married Lewis, or vice versa?? That would maybe make her maiden name have been one of the two, unless possibly she married twice before marrying Lewis. I wish I could find proof also. As far as the children: You are correct, I believe. I know I descend from Samuel, and I know that he had a brother named John. Samuel married Sarah "Sally" H. Raines. John married Frances Raines. Sally and Frances might have been sisters. I have Samuel's ancestors and decendants if anyone is interested. 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.