This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sondra_Bivins Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/711.3.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a resident of Kelly Settlement. Before she passed, Ruth Lindsey Bates wrote a book entitled 'Before There Was a Mississippi". Although it has many flaws basically not historically accurate, it does give worthwhile information about some of the descendants. She give credit to Miss Roena for her contribution. Yvonne Bivins 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.