This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DMcCMackey Surnames: Castle, Castal Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.castle/1057/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many years ago I bought a blanket chest at a Vermont auction. On the back is inscribed in red paint "Hannah Castal [sic]. Her chist [sic]. 1787 Aug. 29" I found several Castle households in the 1790 Vermont census, but no "Castal" households, and suspect it's just creative spelling. I'm guessing Castle was her maiden name, and that she was a young woman when this chest was made for her in 1787. Has anyone come across a Hannah Castle of the appropriate age in Vermont? Thanks, David 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.