This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: petersongirls Surnames: Beckwith, Twitchell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/1252.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, For years my dad was convinced we were related to Sir Jennings and James P.Beckwourth (Beckwith) but we're not finding the connection. Our great great grandfather was Silas Beckwith b.around 1810 died 1856 in San Juan Bautista CA. (ancestry is down right now so I can't retrieve the exact dates) He married Eunice Corinthia Lawn Twitchell once their wagon train arrived at Sutter's Fort May 21, 1850. Thanks Jeanette Nutcher 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.