This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rogerandmar Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.apps/98.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have been resarching the Apps surname for a few years, having traced my own branch back to 1619 in the Hastings area. I have tried to find out where the cornwall branch started, but as you say Josiah is only a guess. It could be they came from the Ewhurst area of sussex only because there were a number of APSE mentioned in the 1600's. 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.