In a message dated 8/12/00 3:00:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << And I was told if Mr. Adams was a M-------- that he would not appear on any tax or voting lists because M--------s were not allowed to vote or own property. Again, I disagree. >> Hi Guys!! I did NOT say this. And yes, indeed, one should look on EVERY tax, census, voting list available. It depends entirely on the area, the time period and whether Mr. Adams or whoever had been listed as 'white' or mulatto or whatever. NancyS THE MELUNGEON HEALTH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT NETWORK: http://www.melungeonhealth.org SPARKS Genealogy: http://SparksGenealogy.net