Hi Brenda, Thanks for the look ups. Yes, my Abernathys were in SE MO, a Turner Abernathy was in Ste. Genevieve County in 1814, and was about 22 years old at that time but I still do not have any proof of his parents or if he was from NC or not. My grandfather, Charles F. Abernathy, a descendant of Turner Abernathy was in Ottawa County before 1920. I don't know who the McNealy is that you mentioned but my great grandmother Minnie McNeely lived at Picher with her 3rd husband, John McNeely. I descend from her 1st husband George Morgan whose daughter Myrtle married Charles F. Abernathy. Of course the spelling of McNeely or McNealy wouldn't matter that much. Thanks again for the very generous look up. Charlie -----Original Message----- From: **Brenda** <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, November 24, 2000 11:50 AM Subject: [OKOTTAWA] Re:DIRECTORY McNEALY >Charlie, > OOPS! > I did find a McNEALY in Tar River Spelling is a little different, but.... >McNEALY R B hooker Century No.3 > >> Are there any Abernathys, McNeelys or Wyatts in your book? > > >