This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: NormanLRunyon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.pittsylvania/77.163.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am sorry but I am unable to connect you to my Thomas Owen family, although your Merricks may be from the same clan as the ones I am researching. My interest is in the descendants of William E. Merricks (1835-1909) who m. Maria W. Owen (1844-1898)d/o Thomas Owen on 20 June 1876. This Wm. Merricks was born in Pittsylvania Co. to Edward Merricks & Martha M. Smith. 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.