In a message dated 8/10/01 10:48:31 PM, Steve32899@aol.com writes: <<Apparently Francis Marion was an entertainer of some repute, hence the potential popularity of the name. >> Steve- I have not looked at the northern or MD Hancocks. Marion Francis, known as "the Swamp Fox" was a General during the Rev War. Many of my ancestors and relatives served under him and they, at that time lived in SC, NC and GA. I am surprised the name would be used by northerners? BobHop