This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: donnag77 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.floyd/5030.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandfather was Herbert Hoover, his mother was Elizabeth Hicks, her parents were Artie Oliver and Thomas Hicks. According to my mom, they were not deaf. They were walking near a coal tipple while it was running and the sound was so loud it drowned out the sound of the train. They were walking on the train tracks because the ground was covered with coal sludge. 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.