This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: djg769 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewelling/115/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ive included the link and relation to seth lewelling http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:14:./temp/~ammem_IOtg::#300102090001 Mrs. Herman Ledding a step-daughter of Seth Lewelling Oh, as to the various forms of spelling my stepfather's name. His ancestors originally came from Wales, where the family of Lewellyn, as it was then spelled was the head of the clan, with the royal prerogatives of that long ago period. Later, when the faith of the Quakers was embraced, it was considered seemly to adopt a simpler form, and the name was reduced to plain "Lueling," Here in Oregon it was spelled "Luelling," by Henderson. After a misunderstanding between the two brothers, Seth and Henderson, Seth arrived at the spelling of "Lewelling" and that, I think, is the way the name is generally spelled today. 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.