This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KjetilFjogstad Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/12399.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks, Yes, it is possible that Edward changed his last name. I have seen his last name in a norwegian book written as "Edvard Thomsen". Do you have any more information about this family ? 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.