This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ames Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EZB.2ACE/671.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Sharon, I have John in my database as well and would love to share whatever info I have on the family, as well as hear what you have. I have been researching the Ames surname almost exclusively for over 2 years now. Jill