This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RUSS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HSB.2ACE/1637 Message Board Post: This is an initial inquiry to anyone who has researched the RUSS surname in NC, particularly the following family: William RUSS (1758 - 1798) wife Hannah and 4 sons: William (1782 - 1845) Hugh (1785 - 1865 John (1788-1835) James (1790 - 1854) - my 3g grandfather I've worked backward from Mobile, AL to Shelbyville, TN to James and now I'm looking to verify information obtained online about William's family and meet additional family members from the east coast. Looking forward to your replies.