This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jsualumnus Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.collin/7507.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Brian, Not sure when this was posted, but my grandmother was Ouieda McKinney-Thornton. Her great great grandfather was Collin McKinney, thus making him my 3rd-great grandfather. She was born and riased in East Texas. I've heard all the stories about the pioneer days and him signing the Texas Dec. of Independance. Thanks, Patrick Thornton jsualumnus@aol.com 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.