This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crawford, Blanton, Helton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IMi.2ACEB/1176.1 Message Board Post: I found in my notes that the Helton origin is English. First found in Cheshire well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066A......... Now to answer your question about the U.S., the first Helton's were found in Maryland in 1862. Anthony and Susan Helton, they had 3 sons, 1 daughter. Ed Helton, VA 1653. Anthony Helton, West N.J. 1653. I hope this helps, Mary.