Fran The best Bond Info on the web that I've seen is at http://homepages.anglianet.co.uk/entwistle/ Check it out, the information you seek is there. Also do you have and are you willing to share info concerning William and his family? I'm trying to find a link to an Irish Bond ancestor that have been vexing. Regards. Chip Bond ---------- From: fran[SMTP:fran@shorelinks.com] Sent: Saturday, September 13, 1997 2:51 AM To: BOND-L@rootsweb.com Subject: name derivation/spelling variations Hi! I'm a descendant of William Bond, b 1754, Plymouth, Devonshire, England, immigrated to (Maine) 1786. Thanks to some active family genealogists, I have a well documented family history, but for a University course I am taking I need two things for an assignment due first thing Monday morning: -- the derivation of the Bond surname -- variant spellings of the name I'd appreciate any personal responses or direction to the list FAQ, if there is one. Thanks, Fran Kosinski