This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cecenana Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10407.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe the M.P. abbreviation refers to the Methodist church. 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.