This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hcollins7 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.floyd/4435.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am curious to know if these are the same families, a very telling sign is what this family refers to as "the fingers." Research suggest that these fingers and toes that have no middle knuckle were passed on from the Brown family. The fingers do not bend in the middle but only at the last joint...anyone familiar with this? Helen 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.