Hi Rhonda,

I was so happy to see your message. I visited wikitree briefly and looked over some of the surnames there. Several names were familiar in our paternal heritage including - Hodges, Hawkins, O'Neil (Neal), and Melrose.

I believe we corresponded briefly in the past through this message board, and possibly email. I'd definitely like to stay in contact to pursue the possibility of making the connection to our Melrose middle name (Claren Melrose Neal), and the other surnames mentioned.

May I ask if you are living in Australia, or am I confused.

Hope to hear from you.

Diane