This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cindylowedowning Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.wilkes/3921.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a James Lowe, who was the founder of Lowe's. You can go to the Lowes.com web site and go under history and check that out. Probably not the same James, but maybe worth looking into. 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.