This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Nenda Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.randolph/863.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Melissa for the followup. This could very well be a great lead. I am doubtful that the Mary you spoke of was mine as the Patton's in my line were actually born into slavery and carried the "Patton" name. According to marriage records Mary was actually a Pitts who married James Patton on Oct 1, 1865 and there were 8 children shown connected to them at this time. So I am trying to locate how they were connected to the Patton and Pitt's in this area and looking for any records that might show slave holdings, etc. Thanks again. 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.