This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Dorothy_Bayes Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.monroe/2274.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ralph's dad, Charles was Mom's first cousin. I have a chart on the MCGS. As for Dirkes, Mom was fist cousin to Thomas. His daughter married George Dierkes. Both Charles and Thomas were sons of John, a brother to my grandpap, Will. My maiden name was Jones. 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.