I am descended from Susan Portner (brother Isaac Portner, parents John Portner and Elizabeth Schroyer). They were from Frederick Co., MD. My gr grandfather, William H. Need was born to Susan Portner in Mechanicstown. I have pictures of John Milford Portner who I think is the son of Isaac Portner, of Susan Portner, and of her son William Henry Need. They all look very Native American. Different branches of the family have family lore which says they were Cherokee, Algonquin, and Shawnee. I am trying to pin down the Indian connection. I would be glad to share info.

Cherry Evans
Ormond Beach, FL
Cherrypamevans@BellSouth.net