This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: annebroaddus359 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/334.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: yes i am.on his death certificate his father was tivis burdine.his mother was frances whetsell,i believe she was the daughter of samuel and susan(sewell)whetsell.j.t. burdine is one of a few burdines that was her age in russell,co.va.some list his middle name as travis and some as tivis.i don't think his family approved and maybe frances was told he died.in the 1850 census frances and thomas (8 mos old) were living with george johnston and his wife who i believe was also a sewell.thanks,anne 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.