This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mkfelsted Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shaw/6754.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shaws and Townsends married into my Mitchell line in Andrew County, Missouri in the 1870-80s. But since this is not my direct line, I have not followed them any further. I have a Hamilton Smith Townsend, b. 1857 but do not know his parents. Kathie 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.