This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mzdom Surnames: Oliver, Stokes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.oliver/4897/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Lottie Oliver (Stokes). Lottie could possibly be short for something (loretta, maybe charlotte) the story goes like this. Lottie and william go hunting on horse back. william went out alone and when he came back Lottie was gone. back in those days, i don't know if its still done cause i don't hunt, but he fired 3 shots in the air and waited for her to reply (to fire back, then they would meet at camp) well she never replied or showed up. He fired the 3 shots off numerous times and she never came. They searched and searched for her and they couldn't find her. They searched until winter came and they couldn't search anymore. When spring came they finally found her body lying next to a log, her gun by her side. Apparently she had fallen next to a log and went unconsious. I don't know exactly the cause of death. it was either the fall or she froze to death. if that story rings any bells for anyone, thats the lottie I'm looking for. She was my great grandfathers 2nd wife. I don't know if stokes is her maiden name. she had two daughters when she married my g-grandfather i'm told... but no one can recall what her maiden name was. 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.