This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ktsok Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.hawkins/3463.30.2.1.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Like I said, Mom never found any evidence of her racial make up OR a conclusive last name. I also think anybody who could have "passed" would have passed...to avoid social ostracism and loss of rights. Nobody wanted to be an Indian until the 60s, now half the earth is Cherokee! HA! 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.