Yes, I believe this W. C. Mercer (Messer) was a brother to my ggggrandfather, Franklin...was this W.C. b. 1847/48?...I know we have Childers in the Messer family -----Original Message----- From: MSTIPPAH-L-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:MSTIPPAH-L-request@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lowdean3@aol.com Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 12:21 PM To: MSTIPPAH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MSTIPPAH-L] Re: Tippah Co, MS research Elaine and Sandy, were your Mercers fron Ripley related to W.C & Lucinda [Childers] Mercer or Robert and Julia [Childers] Mercer? They too were from Ripley Lowdean ==== MSTIPPAH Mailing List ==== Send in your old photographs of Tippah County to include on our new communities section.