This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: peterdalton72 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.sprague/530.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm descended from Melissa, my great, great grandmother. She married John Quincy Adams (1829-1893). This JQA is not a direct descendent of the presidents. rather he was 4th cousin, once removed of the president. 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.