This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brainard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2685.1.1 Message Board Post: I am a decendent of Francis Asbury Brainard, I do have a copy of the Brainard/Brainerd books by Lucy Brainard. I will look and see if there is any connection I can find for you. I have run across the name Abner Brainard in Michigan but can't remember the connection. It may take a few days but I'll see if I can find anything for you.