This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ZephMom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/2293.4148.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is my understanding that these names were used interchangeably. So a person whose name was Theobald may also have gone by the name of Dewalt and David as well and since many times cousins had similar or same names and often intermarried names get confusing. 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.