This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KayStephens141 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/3427.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.3.1.3.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I guess this will remain one of those mysteries. All I know is that Gaines never talked about his family. Also when he applied for a passport and went on a trip to England he did not give the names of his parents. He just stated that they were born in the U.S. Thank you for your reply. 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.