This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: barbaras175 Surnames: garrison blair kniffen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.garrison/3535/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My gfather was william garrison blair. ibelieve garrison is a family name. it is not clear if he was born indutchess co. or in tompkins. i have found a justis garrison who traveled between dutchess co and the tompkins area.am wondering if justis might be wm's grandfather. williams mother was evaline (eva) kniffen possibly born in ny .justis wife was named phoebe. i believe eva had a sister names phoebe. would be interested if you know any connection. williamwas born ca1884. 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.