Carol, That would be Gwynn's Island in Kingston Parish, Mathews Co VA. Mary Lord Dunsmore with his troops was said to land on [ ?Gwyne ] Island in Virginia. My question is can anyone tell me the name of the island that is mentioned in the petition ?  ************** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp& icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)