This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vjburton Surnames: Harris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.floyd/2009/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, My name is Vicki and my maiden name is Harris. I am new to searching my family history and was wondering if you could give me some advise. It appears that my grandfather was born in Floyd, VA. His name was Roy Raymond Harris and was the son of Bennet and Lura Harris. Where I am having the problem is determining who Bennet's mother was. Everything says Mary Ann F. Harris but I can't find a father. I can't seem to locate a birth certificate for Bennet (also know as Benjamin which is also confusing). I sent to Richmond for the BC but it came back, "Unable to Locate". I sent to North Dakota for his Death Certificate and they located it but the mothers name shows up as "Miss Harris" and his father shows up as "Mr. Harris". I am stuck. The DC does verify that he was born Bennet Larkin Harris on April 7, 1873 in Floyd, VA. He died in New Rockford, ND on 2,7,1921. Any advise on how I could proceed. I am in California so to make a trip is not possible at this time. I ho! pe to do so next year but was hoping that I could put some additional pieces to the puzzle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 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.