I have recently begun digging up the past. On my mother's side I get as far as her paternal grandmother (my g grandmother), and I can't find anything else. Everyone knew her as Josie. Her maiden name being Painter. Even in my grandfather's obit she was listed as Josie. However, I cannot find anything on a Josie Painter accept a birth record in NC, shown with my g grandfather and grandfather. I believe her name was actually Sarah Josephine Painter. She had a son prior to my g grandfather- his name is James Walley. I cannot find anything on him either. She was born in NC about 1910, married Sherman Verner. My grandfather's name is also Sherman Verner. She ended up in Polk County TN. I do remember her, but vaguely. And no one that I have spoken to in my family knows anything else about her. My mother did but she passed away 3 years ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share information that I have (with permission of living relatives for their info).