This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ahaseminars2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/2227.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I should add that next door is 19-year-old James Ray, also born in Arkansas of Arkansas parents, and he is a sailor on a steamship. So there's a good chance that he is Effie's brother if her maiden name was Ray. 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.