I realize that this question is not easy (or perhaps even possible) to answer, but might anyone have information on a connection between the family of Grace O'Neil (c.1603-1682) and that of Capt. James Neale (c.1614-c.1684)? I have found the following and wonder where (or if) the John Neale mentioned fits into the James Neale family. Any ideas? Karen "On the 18th of July 1654, Lt. Waters William Waters, Gent.[son of Grace O'Neil], was appointed guardian of Margaret Neale [dau. of John Neale & Elizabeth (Southy)], her mother being lately deceased. It appears from old letters that John Pennell, of London, advanced William Waters seven pounds sterling to purchase clothes, and sent him to Virginia at the request of his mother, and that William Waters was a cousin of Capt. James Neale, of MD. The latter wrote to his Cousin Robins from MD, 2 may 1643, referring to the payment of the debt to John Pennell, and his letters indicate his intelligence and integrity."

Karen, Can you name the source and location for the record of this information? Barb -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ktrouvat@aol.com Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 5:32 AM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: [LDR] Grace O'Neil - James Neale or John Neale connection ? I realize that this question is not easy (or perhaps even possible) to answer, but might anyone have information on a connection between the family of Grace O'Neil (c.1603-1682) and that of Capt. James Neale (c.1614-c.1684)? I have found the following and wonder where (or if) the John Neale mentioned fits into the James Neale family. Any ideas? Karen "On the 18th of July 1654, Lt. Waters William Waters, Gent.[son of Grace O'Neil], was appointed guardian of Margaret Neale [dau. of John Neale & Elizabeth (Southy)], her mother being lately deceased. It appears from old letters that John Pennell, of London, advanced William Waters seven pounds sterling to purchase clothes, and sent him to Virginia at the request of his mother, and that William Waters was a cousin of Capt. James Neale, of MD. The latter wrote to his Cousin Robins from MD, 2 may 1643, referring to the payment of the debt to John Pennell, and his letters indicate his intelligence and integrity." *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message