This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fortson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CEB.2ACI/544.581.1 Message Board Post: I have nothing to help you with Jeptha at this time, but I will keep the query and let you know if I find anything. My Fortsons stayed in Georgia, but I have been researching the family's migrations throught Alabama, Miss, La and Tex. Good luck. Earl