Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/10766 Surname: Fortson, Adair, Adare, Sublette, Obanion ------------------------- I have info on Roderick Sylvanus Fortson born Jan 3, 1837 in the county of Leake, Mississippi. And living in DeSoto Parish LA. from approx 1847 to 1861. He moved to the area near Mansfield, LA with his father, R.R.Fortson. During and after the Civil War, He eventualy moved to Texas where I have more information. R.S. Fortson is my gggrandfather. Snail mail is PO Box 112, Onida SD 57564.