This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin, Sanford, Thompkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FMB.2ACE/1369 Message Board Post: Would like to correspond with anyone researching the surname MARTIN or SANFORD in and around Pettis Co. Am researching the family of Thomas B. MARTIN, born l833 in Pettis Co. He was the son of Thomas B. Martin, SR and Susannah Thompkins from Ala. Thomas Jr. married Sarah M. SANFORD, born in Pike Co Ala in l838. She is believed to be the dau of Henry Sanford. Thomas and Sarah Martin were in Leon and Freestone Co Texas by l860 where they raised a large family. Will exchange information.