This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sewzart177 Surnames: Sowegee Castle Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.castle/1076/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am familiar with the theory Jacob Castle`s wife, Sowegee being Shawnee but I propose that we consider since the name "Cherokee" is an oral translation and phonetic derivation of the Algonquin name "Tsal i gee" Then I propose that "Sowegee" could also be derived from the word "Tsal i gee" Before you start sending hate mail I just ask you to run it over your tongue a few times and then tell me what you really think. Sincerely, Sue Engle, 4th grtgrand dau. of Jacob Castle on 2 lines For some reason I have just never felt very "Shawnee" 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.