Hi Dottie: This is my family also. Ransom Ponder was married twice. His first wife was a Miss Owens; given name unknown. I descend from this marriage. His second marriage was to Margaret Splawn, she is also a many time great aunt of mine as she was a sister to my great grandfather A. G. Splawn, who married Mary Ponder, the daughter of Ransom and his first wife Miss Owens. Ransom was probably born in South Carolina. It is believed that his father was "Ki" Ponder, a cabinet maker. Hoping to share more information with you. Virginia Green [email protected] Tampa, FL