This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cadds Surnames: GARCIA/GONZALES/CARNEY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/859.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Emilio, I have received a message from you, which was posted via Ancestry.com, which is a wonderful surprise!!!!!! My name is Julie Caddaye, and I live in Melbourne - Australia. I am 44 years of age. I am not sure if you have been provided any information of my family connection with "THE CARNEY" family. (Via family members in San Antonio, Texas), But if not, my relationship is as follows: - My mother's maiden name was - LOLA CARNEY, (she was born in 1943 here in Australia & still lives here). Her father is LOUIS CARNEY Snr. My mother was named after "Lola Carney"- Grandpa's Sister. My mother was four (4) years old when my Grandpa left Australia to return to the USA. My mother was unable to locate his whereabouts since that time, which was back in 1947. The "only" piece of documentation we had to refer to, was "ONE LETTER" dated 1947, which was written from "LOLA CARNEY", addressed to my Grandmother here in Australia (my mother's Mother, who is now in her 80's and still living). Inclusive were some photos. We have a photo of "Emilio Garcia" from 1947 (which shows a baby sitting in a high chair, the notation on the back of this indicates that the child was approx. 10 months old - at that time). Perhaps this photos is "of you"??????? After many years of tracing, re-search & endless hours of time - I managed to eventually trace/locate family members - it was a miracle! Approx. 5 years ago, we started to correspond & communicate with "THE CARNEY FAMILY", in Texas. My husband and myself have since visited San Antonio on two (2) occasions and were fortunate enough to have this wonderful opportunity. My mother & I remain in regular contact with THE CARNEY'S. Unfortunately, my mother is unable to travel to the States as my father is disabled and has been for approx. 18 years. We have also spoken via "webcam" to San Antonio on a few occasions - this has been fantastic! I have on a few occasions, tried to conact you via various website options - but to date "have had no luck". Trusting this information brings many wonderful opportunities your way & enables "our family tree" to become re-united. Looking forward to hearing from you shortly. Take care - JULIE CADDAYE. cadds@netspace.net.au 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.