This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: onejerico Surnames: Jones, Micheal, Hess, Ray Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7506.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Luther Hess was my grandfather, my mother Helen Jones was your grandfather's sister. Luther's parents were James Harvey and Cathrine Hess. There is a lot of debate over the question of who were the parents of James Harvey Hess. There is nothing concrete that I can find that proves who they were. There is a link to my records on the Russell Co. site. The Ancestors of Jerry W. Jones The report on James Harvey Hess is pretty much accurate. Let me know if I can help futher, also, let me know of info you find on James Harvey. Have a nice Day, your cousin Jerry 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.