This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rdbpurchases Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/1288.2.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I could be wrong, but the Virginia Beckwiths were a distant branch of the family who came over about 100 yrs after Matthew. Its likely they link up in the 15th or 16th cent. in England, but unlikely that a match would occur in YDNA testing. That said, its still a fun project, and the matches that do occur tend to be helpful surprises. 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.