This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/iJB.2ACE/81.170 Message Board Post: I was born a Thompson and I'm from a very small town of Purvis, Mississippi. I grew up knowing a few folks with the surname of Purvis, as well. I know this information isn't specific, but it could lead to something. I'll know more later.