This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lynchking Surnames: Lynch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.fannin/4156/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm diligently searching for the parents/siblings/family stories of my great grandfather, Luther Dawson "Doss" Lynch, b. 1885, and his brother, John Henry Lynch, b. 1888 in Fannin County, Texas. "Doss" and his brother went to Oklahoma when they were young boys, becoming boarders with Retta and William Kilmer in 1900. Was Retta perhaps their older sister? Doss married Belle W. Barker in 1905. John married Annie Ridgeway in 1907. I have census info for them both from 1900 through 1930, along with WWI applications. I need their early history, especially family members' names. Also, the family never knew how or where Doss Lynch died. A family legend is that, after the early death of his wife, he traveled or moved back to East Texas where he died when his automobile hit a deer and it smashed into his windshield. This would probably have been in the late 1940's. Does any of this jog your memory? My father is aging, losing his sight, and has become desperate to know about his family. We would appreciate very much any help you can give. 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.