This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ktrouvat Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.stmarys/4407.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have long sought further information on my Cottingham family of South Carolina, then Alabama, then Texas. Unfortunately, the earliest identified ancestor is Jasper Pete Cottingham, b. 1856 AL, parents from SC. 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.