This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stretch Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WMB.2ACE/4109.1 Message Board Post: Cathy, Have you tried looking at Horace Manly Stretch, his descendents or his siblings? He moved to Jasper Co., MO in the late 1800's after traveling to Brazil. He is listed there in the 1880 census, along with his sister. By the way. His brother changed his name legally in 1855 from John Colby Stretch to John Colby Maynard. I've got back to 1747 on this family. If you need to contact me, do so at rieowen@bendcable.com Marie Owen