This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.sangamon/4555.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cynthia, What time period are you talking about? In 1920 there was a Charley Beers in Harmony, Washington Co., MO, a widower. His children were Clyde, 16, Linard 12, Fannie 10, and Normal(f) 7. Where was your family in 1900....or is that too early? Carole