At 07:36 AM 11/29/2008, Betty wrote: >Does that name still exist in New England? Betty - I am certain that it does. I find 41 Longfellow families in the 1920 census in Massachusetts. >His grandfather >was Peleg WADSWORTH, a general in the Rev. War. Peleg was a descendant of John Alden (Peleg Wadsworth, Mercy Wiswall, Priscilla Pabodie, Elizabeth Alden, John Alden). Peleg's wife was Elizabeth Bartlett, a descendant of John Howland (Elizabeth Lathrop, Elizabeth Gorham, James Gorham, Desire Howland, John Howland). Peleg was of Duxbury, and Elizabeth of Plymouth, when their intention was published at Plymouth 09-May-1772 [MD 27:45; Plymouth VR 260]. They were also listed as of those towns when they were married 18-Jun-1772 [Plymouth VR 360; Duxbury VR 326]. Note that there are other Mayflower surnames in the ancestry of this couple, including Samson and Bartlett, which indicate there may be other Mayflower ancestors for the poet. Dale H. Cook, Member, NEHGS and MA Society of Mayflower Descendants; Plymouth Co. MA Coordinator for the USGenWeb Project Administrator of http://plymouthcolony.net ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eRI59ZIRNAb6GV910hNnp1n4c6RpQPQLCW3PPnrSapvvMb/