My question is why wouldn't they? In later immigration it is seen where people from the same village/area immigrated together or to the same place. Often, but I don't think always, one or two went first and sent for the others. It isn't the only reason, but one of many including religious affinity. I would not rule out that they were from the same area, if not village. I'd keep an open mind until proved either way. Regards Lyn In Oz. > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Stephanie Ray > Sent: Sunday, 16 January 2011 6:32 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ENG-MAN] Puritan names from the Old Testament > > Sally, you just answered the question that I had... why would > all those people who were BAPTIZED together later EMIGRATE together?! > > So they were not baptized together... they just traveled together. > > Now I just have to find that sailing list and the register in > Yorks with the one name. > > Thank you so much. > > Stephanie >