This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonaldDale100 Surnames: Dale, Thomson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dale/968.3.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not know your Uncle Dale nor did I ever meet Merwood. Like anyone working on genealogy I wish that I had started this much earlier in life. I met Charles Dale from Shawville last year and he likely knows your Uncle Dale. Charles also had his DNA done so we could determine the relationship between our John Dale and his ancestor Edward. Some had assumed that they were brothers but the DNA says that they were a little more distantly related--probably cousins. I think that the Thomson family discussion concerning Scots or Irish heritage is very interesting. Like the Dales, the Thomsons likely came from Scotland around 1690 to settle in Ireland. This means that they were in Ireland for about 150 years. They have been in Canada at least 170 years! 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.