This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: levee16 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.newmadrid/2240.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I assume your gr-grandfather's name is Tinker but you did not provide his first name, occupation, any connections to government entities, etc. At one time, in the late 1890s, a part of Parma was known as Lotta. In 1998, the New Madrid Historical Museum reprinted "Parma, Missouri: The First 50 Years, 1904-1954," it could be it is still for sale there: 573 748-5944. The museum is open every day of the year except Christmas. When I find the time or if I find the time I will look through the book for any Tinkers. 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.