This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DeeBivens59 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.georgia.counties.emanuel/1730.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've asked that question myself - family lore has it that way back when a couple of brothers got mad & one decided to change the spelling. I think it's just because no one could spell back then! Dee 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.