I would also like to know this answer as I have always thought there might be a very early connection for my LACYs/LACEYs in Salem/Gloucester Co. NJ to Virginia or from VA. to NJ. Thanks, Joan In a message dated 5/15/03 11:34:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > I have been digging into my wife's family. And I noticed a strange > connection. It seems many of the family's who live in Salem County, New > Jersey (Which is where we live and once was refered to as Upper and Lower > Penn's Neck) come from Accomack County, VA. In particular the islands. > > Her family contains Tarr's, Scott's, and Cugler's which have all moved to > Jersey > > She has a cousin here, with the last name Bell, which also stems from > Chincoteague. > > I have also noticed many simular names when digging through the 1900 > Census: Such as Trader, Hewitt, Flitcraft, and Fletcher. At least 2 or 3 > friends of mine can trace there roots to Accomack County. A very strange > coincedence. I was wondering if anyone knows a historical connection > between the 2 areas. > > >