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/REX.2ACIB/540.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am searching for the origins of my Grandfather and Grandmother. They lived in Burrton, Kansas. He died 1957 and she died in 1967. His name was Melvin Howell and her name was Bessie (Barnes) Howell. He had brothers Cary (Unknown correct spelling) Charles and Bill. Cary and Bill also lived in Burrton, Kansas in eary 30's to 40's. I am not sure of anything preceeding them but have heard they were from Indiana. Their mother may have died when they were young and the boys may have been given to Aunts and Uncles to raise. My Grandfather was posible 1/2 Indian. He looked Indian with a distinctive nose. I have heard stories his moterh was a Blackfoot Indian and possibly a Chief's daughter. Mel and Bessie are buried in the Burrton Cemetary in Burrton, Kansas. Bessie Barnes parents last names were Barnes and Jewel. I believe her mother was Viola Jewel. I have just started this trek and a lot of basic footwork to do yet. Thank you for your reply.