This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ploverrover Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.jackson/6609.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ms. Grace, I may have found some info on the Rucker line. As I was drawing a blank on Sam, I went after his Dad, Joel. Two good prospects: Joel 1767-1833 born Orange Co. VA, to John 1736-1799 and Mary Burton Rucker 1740-1823. Other Joel 1766-? born Madison Co. VA to William 1740-1819 and Elizabeth Smith Rucker. Pretty sure these two Joels were cousins as their Dads were both sons of Thomas Rucker 1683-1763 and Elizabeth Reynolds Rucker. Tom's parents were Peter Rucker 1660's - 1740's ( varies on 2 different trees) and Elizabeth FIELDING Rucker. Sam had a brother Fielding per your notes. As you know this Fielding name may be a stretch but it was the custom in naming. Other first names seem to repeat in this line. I'm surmising that the first Joel mentioned above is the Dad of Sam. I came to this point after looking at a lot of stuff by punching "Joel Rucker" into YAHOO and studying items numbered 67, 79, 64, 53, and 54 ( most useful ones listed by rank ). Also s! ee LATTER DAY SAINTS FAMILY SEARCH using Joel Rucker died 1833 in Virginia , use the 2nd guy in the short list that comes up. See his pedigree. I'm not giving up now, mind you, I'm still gonna work . Just wanted to get something to you so you wouldn't think I was dumber than a mud fence. Ever use that one in Cottageville? Be in touch, God Bless, Fletch 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.