This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACI/286.463.1 Message Board Post: My gggrandfather's name is John Strain. He was born in SC, moved to MS, and settled in Texas. He had a brother named Reece. Do you think there is a connection? Do you have any record of your Reece having a brother named John?? email me at janellep99@yahoo.com if you have any info. Thanks!!