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/4c.2ADE/2151 Message Board Post: My mother was Martha Corine "Cody" Tankersley from Gainesville. She married William Martin Helton, III (was called Junior) also from Gainesville. Daddy's parents ran the Helton Boarding House on College Street. He had brothers Millard Helton and Otis Helton. Millard ran a TV store on College Street with a Mr. Langford. My mother passed away in 1999 and in 2005 my father married Mr. Langford's daughter, Rita Langford. They currently live a few miles outside of Gainesville. Mama's parents were Charles Thomas "Charlie" or "C.T." Tankersley and Nellie Kate "Kate" Land. My grandfather ran a grocery store (C.T. Tankersley Grocery) and owned a few houses on Clarks Bridge Road. The store and houses have long since been torn down. My mother had a brother named Andrew J. "Andy" Tankersley. He died in the 1960's from kidney disease. My grandfather's parents were Andrew H. Tankersley and Ola Bell. His grandparents were Napoleon Charles Tankersley and Eliza Lowe. My grandmother's parents were Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Land and Sallie Lathem. His second wife was Myrtie ? according to his obituary (which I have a copy and am willing to share). I had no idea he remarried. Does anyone know her maiden name? My grandmother had a brother named Claude Land. He married a woman named Jeri. Even though I remember her well, I never knew her maiden name. Again - if anyone knows, please let me know. He married a second time, but for the life of me I can't remember her name. I think it's Edie. He had no children. I THINK I have a picture of him when he was young, but there's nobody left alive in my family that could tell me if it's him. So, if anyone out there knows this family and would be able to identify him, please let me know. My grandmother also had a sister named Leila who married George Tankersley, brother of my grandfather (sisters married brothers). I have a picture of George and Leila and their children, Evelyn and Ford if an! yone is interested. My grandfather Tankersley had 13 brothers and sisters!!! So, I know there's some cousins out there somewhere!! :o) My father's parents were William Martin "Will" Helton, Jr. and Harriet Maynelle "Nellie" Burnett. They were originally from Suches, GA, but had lived in Gainesville for many, many years. I'd love to correspond with anyone who knows anything about the above Land, Tankersley and Helton families! THANKS! -Dana