This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: moon251 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/2054.1.1.3.2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since two of the Martin girls hooked up with Shell brothers, and since the Shell brothers originated in a town named Shellsford, named for them, which was near McMinnville, I believe our Martins are the ones from this part of TN-- Warren Co.I've also encountered a place in that area in TN w/ a creek referred to as Shell Creek. I believe that Christian had a mill, and since you don't have a mill w/out a stream or river. Thus, I'm thinking it was named for them too. Just thinking. I'm sure you've gone through the genealogy society in that area where you lost track of Charles? 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.