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Author: KarenChamblissAbraham
Surnames: CHAMBLISS / ROARK
Classification: queries
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Doug -
I have reviewed the documents and letter you mailed to me for assistance with proving the
surname of Nancy who married John Roark.
You formed a theory this Nancy is somehow a descendant of a Chambliss who lived in the
same areas. The Nancy, daughter of Stephen and Ann, we discussed was born after John
Roark was married. I find no evidence that any other child of that marriage is the Nancy
who married your ancestor John Roark. I find no evidence any child of a John Chambliss
and either Lucy Williams, or Sarah Lee, had a child that fits the theory.
Many times first and second cousins have the same given names. It occurs in most families
and certainly does cause confusion. Neighbors possibly used the same or similar given
names for their children. I have seen the surname of a good friend/neighbor used as the
given or middle name of a child to honor that friendship.
The Nancy who married John Roark might have been previously married to a Chambliss. Or,
she might have been adopted by a Chambliss. She also might have never been a Chambliss.
The theories are endless. The evidence you provided only proves the given name Nancy.
I will put your documents in my a "Chambliss Puzzles" file and review it from
time to time. It might be a good idea for you to look for a Roark family Bible and follow
their history for clues as to the surname of Nancy who married John Roark.
I only do Pro Bono research for Chambliss lines and then when I have the time.
Best of luck. Karen Chambliss Abraham in California
P.S. My email to the address you provided in your letter to me (dougroark(a)att.com) was
returned as not valid.
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