This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mills, Barton, Van Duzer (Duzen), Neel, Hawkhurst, Hallett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jE1.2ACEB/225.291.293.1.3.1 Message Board Post: Yes, the worst thing for us is the name repetition procedure in use, especially at that time. To them it was an honor, to us it is a pain. There appears to be three main families that use and repeat these names without leaving evidence that they are actually related. The areas you mention are all part of the "immigration routes" used as people "went West" maybe within 50 mile radius. All on the Hudson River. I have checked some Ohio and NJ records but am interested in what you have found in the locations you mentioned. Are you able to copy the information and send it to me? I am willing to reimburse you for the expense.