This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SueBergen487 Surnames: Elkington Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/92/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I see you originate in Shawell. Part of my family - John Elkington - came to Newton Harcourt where he married Elizabeth Swynfen in 1610. He states he came from Shawell originally. Does he fit into any of the 16thC Elkington family tree that you have? 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.