This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sidesecho41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dodson/1689.1.2.1.3.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The word "princess" is clearly used only to portray the relationship of Pocahontas to Powhatan, whom the English has no recognizable equivalant title for. The English had no understanding of tribal titles.They only knew that Powhatan was a powerful leader. 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.