This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmyoung365 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.cumberland/2531.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sara- No, I understood you were saying it was oral history and not proven, and I do agree with you that there is nothing wrong with mentioning that. What bothers me is to see references (not by you) to Dakota Souix and other specific tribes that are being stated as fact with no explanation as to how they got to New Jersey or married into area families that lived in Cumberland and Salem counties for many generations--it just wouldn't be within the realm of probability or even possibility. I also know that it isn't possible to do genealogical research based upon someone's "appearance." It takes documentation. Joan 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.