This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AudriaPatrick Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.winn/1670.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are many ministers in my family from way back, it takes courage, faith and leadership to establish a colony in those days. He and 17 other families founded St. John Colony, so they were all pretty courageous. Most of the Winn men in my family were listed as Black/Colored, but several of the women they married listed race as Mulatto. 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.