Hi Gayle... Hate to correct you, but the first reference to Ralph Blankship appears April 1, 1690, Henrico Order Book 1678-1693, page 326. I have copies of the original, and of the handwritten copy made during the Revolutionary period. The entry reads: Upon the peticon of Rich'd Kennon these may certify that there is due unto him eight thousand acres of land for ye inportacon of ninety servts. into this colony whose names are under written & for seventy persons more being negroes, the same being legally prov'd by his oath in open court. The name Richard Blankship appears as the 68th name on a list of 90 persons. But, you are also correct in that the name is listed as Richard Blankship in the June 16, 1714 patent of land for: "Capt. Henry Harrison of Surry Co. and Philip Ludwell Esqr., 6365 acres in Surry and Isle of Wight Counties, on S side of Nottoway Riv., beg. at mouth of hte 3rd br. on S. side of Hunting Quarter Sw, dividing this & land of Mr. Benja. Harrison; by the Raccoon Sw; to cor. of Hinshea Guillam; 16 June 1714, p.165. 40 Shill. & Imp. of 120 pers.: The name Richard Blankship appears as entry 114 on this list. This entry is found on page 150 of Vol. Three of Cavaliers and Pioneers. I don't know why Richard Blankship would be listed twice in land patent records. Do you have any idea? Mike -----Original Message----- From: Gayle K. Blankenship <gkb@mail.widomaker.com> To: BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com <BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, October 13, 2000 8:44 PM Subject: [BLANKENSHIP] Immigrant's name, John B's name The original record for Ralph's entry into this country was in 1690. His name was Ralph Blankinship. (Henrico OB 1678-1793 p. 362) A later Ralph Blankship was named as headright in 1714 (Pat. 10 p. 165). Another spelling problem that is seen frequently is "John B." Blankenship...son of Ralph and Martha. I, personally, have never seen John "B" in any original record. If someone has seen this, please let me know. Gayle K. Blankenship ==== BLANKENSHIP Mailing List ==== Do not forward virus hoaxes or chain letters to mailing lists. For more information, send email to the List Manager, BKAYMEL@aol.com