This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fjcoppage1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mcconnell/2444.3.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am still leaning toward John E. McConnell (maybe a junior) and 2nd wife, Nancy Brown, being the parents of William Larkin McConnell (and your Ellafare). Some say it is Larkin Solomon, but note the items below. Reasons: (1) In 1880 census, Nancy Brown McConnell, widow of John E., is still in Lowndes County, GA., and listed with son, William L. McConnell, age 19, and daughter, Ellafare, age 20. The step-child. age 28 (son or daughter of John E. and Elizabeth McConnell) is also in the home. (I believe John's first marriage to Elizabeth Tindol/Tindall was in 1849--not 1859 as transcribed on a genealogical site.} (2) In 1880 census, Solomon McConnell and wife, Winnie, (whom some say are the parents of our William Larkin) are still in Wilkinson County, GA. as is their son , William L. McConnell, age 18. Must not be our William L. (3) Bartow Eunice married Ellafare McConnell, daughter of John and Nancy Brown McConnell. William Larkin McConnell (our W.L.), son of John and Nancy Brown McConnell married Nancy Eunice, sister of Bartow Eunice. These couples are buried very close to each other in Fellowship cemetery in Cook County, GA (now the northern border of Lowndes County). IF ANYONE HAS PROOF OF THE PARENTAGE OF WILLIAM LARKIN MCCONNELL, 1860-1950, PLEASE RESPOND. 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.