This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeffchip9 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dale/250.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: First of all, Edward Dale who married (second) Diana Skipwith wasn't a knight. He was called Maj. Edward Dale due to his service in the Lancaster Co., VA militia. Maj. Edward Dale's family was William and Elizabeth (Elliott) Dale of London. I know of no connection between Maj. Edward Dale and Sir Thomas Dale (who arrived in 1611 as VA governor). 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.