In a message dated 8/3/00 11:38:16 PM Central Daylight Time, MrsLady002@aol.com writes: << but my Lewis' father is said to be Plydon Blankenship. >> Sue, looks like they put Dad's surname as first name - possible for legal reasons at the time? Especially if he was paying support. Would love to know WHY she was sent to Mass - that would explain how the Blankenships got up there but wonder if she was sent to a convent, relative, or what ...