This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RSchweikert5092 Surnames: Brunson/Bronson/Bownson, Orvis, Carpenter, Robbins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.brownlow/1.5.10.16/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the book "The Orvis Family in America" originally published in 1922, it names a Richard Brownson, Brunson, or Bronson, who was married to an unknown woman who died, leaving several children. Richard then married Elizabeth Robbins as his 2nd wife. She had married as her first husband David Carpenter, had three kids, 2nd husband George Orvis, had 3 boys and 3 girls. 3rd husband Richard.They lived in Farmington, CT. Don`t know if this helps you or not. Good Luck in your search..Nancy Schweikert, Scio, OR 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.