This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: w7cjd Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dodson/1689.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If true, he did, then, it would be as a fur trapper he moved west. In 8th grade elementary school, I was given the list of what was brought west to Willamette Valley, including orchard tree rootstock and a mattock. I had to ask: a mattock is for planting. 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.