This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: btlecryma Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/705.1.3.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You mean Samuel born in Lyme, May 14th 1709 who had a land grant in N.S. he married Miriam Marvin daughter of Capt Reanld Marvin. If you read the story of Roger's Rangers they fought with us in the French and Indian War, but they did not take sides with us in the Revolution, only the Navy of France sided with us, because of their dislike for the English. One of my Uncles "Elijah" left for Canada because he sided with the English. I will check out Noble and get back to you. Nan 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.