This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AlaynePeterson Surnames: Pitts, West, James Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/293.499.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know anything about a Bessie in my family, although we had a Maudie Belle that was married to a Lonnie Pitts. They lived in Picher, OK. in the 1920 she had two sons that we know of Lloyd Harris and Eddie (his name shows up in a census as Pitts but was in fact a West. Our Maudie was quite the character. She was married several times and we are not sure she bothered with Divorce. We do have several marriage certificates for her. Her maiden name was James and she was born in 1880 in Missouri. Does any of this sound at all simular to stories that you have heard? She is a major brickwall in my research. Would love to share any and all ideas with you. Maude's parents names were William and Mary James. She also had siblings. I have a copy of her death certificate but no birth certificate. 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.