This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stemmatis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.powell/282.757.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please provide the best and oldest source you have for the following statement: "Colonel Thomas Sharpe married Mary Sharpe, daughter of Lord Darby who as legend goes, the Kentucky Derby was named after. It has something to do with a bet on a horse race." 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.