This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobjohnston1934 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.fayette/329.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Kathleen, I am certainly not an "expert" on the North family, but I have spent quite a bit of time researching the North folks of Coweta County, Georgia. I do not believe the article Valerie recently posted from the August 1905 issue of the "Enterprise Gazette" fits the names and dates you provided about your North family. I could be wrong, but it seems to me most likely that the R.M. North referred to in the article was Richard Marcus North (1852-1915). He did have a son John Thomas North (30 May 1875 - 19 April 1941), who attended Columbia University in New York, graduating in 1895. I believe this John Thomas North founded a large, very successful travel company, with offices in many cities. Unfortunately, I cannot find a Thomas North in Coweta County records, born circa 1836, nor a Richard North, born circa 1876, the names and dates you provided. But, as I said earlier, I could be wrong. If I am off base, I would very much appreciate someone straightening me out. I suggest you search other Georgia counties. Sorry I was of so little help, Bob Johnston 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.