This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: louann116 Surnames: Hall, Gwin (Guinn), Brown, Harkey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hall/13728/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Info from "Encyclopedia of Founding Families of the Quachita Valley of Louisiana, 1783-1850": Alex, Sr. was married in Ouachita Parrish by James Gwin, Sr. to Patsy Wheelis in 1834. Alex, Jr. was born in 1837 in LA. I'm assuming Patsy died since Alex, Sr. married #2 in Franklin Parrish in 1847 to widow Mary Heaton. Alex, Jr. was living with John Prior Gwin (James' son) and his family on 1850 census. Mary (#2 wife) was shown on 1850 census as head of the house with her daughters from her first marriage and her son-in-law. Alex, Sr. hasn't been located on any 1850 census. In 1855 both Alex, Sr. and Alex. Jr. came to San Saba County, Texas at the same time as John Jackson Brown family and Mathias Harkey family, all residing in Richland Springs, TX. Any additional information about Alex, Sr. would be greatly appreciated. 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.