evening Cara, I have just been looking at some old messages and noted your question. I am not sure if I answered it before , but in case I did not here is my two pennyworth. I my own family I have a BENSON. this is anglicized version of the SWEDISH name "BENGTSSON". I know of a similar change has been used in USA. Hope this help Regards Peter Collins Cheltenham UK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cara_Links" <cracker@hotkey.net.au> To: <irl-wicklow@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:41 AM Subject: [IRL-WICKLOW] BENSON-