This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: reidw Surnames: Reid Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.reid/3850.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I research a Caucasian Reid family that was in GA from about 1810 until about 1845, and which includes a John Reid (born late 1700s probably NC) and his son John H. Reid who I believe was born about 1822 in GA. At least two of the siblings (born in 1813-1831 in GA) migrated to Texas, one (Jesse) to the Gonzales Co. area around 1867 and one (James) a bit earlier. There may have been more. Several siblings went first to Alabama with their mother (Tallapoosa Co.) and perhaps their father as well. There are some marriages in Upson Co., GA (probably) and Tallapoosa Co., AL. The relevant GA counties, so far as I know, were probably Jasper, Coweta, and Upson. As you have probably found, Reid was a very common name in the southeast U.S., and the given name "John" doesn't narrow things down very much. I live in the central Texas Hill Country. At least one sub-line (Charles Lafayette Reid) moved to this area (Lometa/Lampasas) in the late 1800s. Happy to exchange detailed info with you or others. My email address is reidw AT reidpsychiatry.com. Bill Reid 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.