This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jdcarroll181 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elliott/2868.2880.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also descended from Thomas Elliott and can tell you for certain this was and still is as of 2010 a Quaker family. That is why I have always been mystified by the John Eliot the Apostle to the Indians connection. I too would like to know where Thomas came from and do not believe most of what I read on the Internet. 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.