This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjb9033173 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.johnston/2562.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am Jeannette Batton a descendant of Abraham Batten. I am also aware of this connection and will try to find you the source of my research. By the way, what do you know about the story of the name change to O from E in Batton. I heard something about two brothers fighting and one of them shot the other. do you know more? Abraham Batten had married Ruth Starling by the way. 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.