This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FG0.2ACIB/1051 Message Board Post: My father was born in Charlston, West Virginia on December 23, 1916. His name was Nester McFarland, which he later changed to John K. Hamilton. He had two brothers named Gerald and a sister named Geraldine. His father died around 1927 as the result of an automobile accident when a car ran into his wagon. He had an Aunt 'Fannie'. (Phania Hottstetter.) His family abadoned him and he finally found them in California after his father died. He went to live with his sister, Geraldine and her husband, Eb Moore. If anyone can please tell me if the Gerald McFarland in Louisville, Kentucky is my Uncle, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. I can be reached at casswest@cox.net