This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Spellen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/1001.272.276 Message Board Post: Jack my maiden name is Spellen I grew up in Western Pa. my Dad,s name is Joseph he is in his 60's. I hope this will help you, My Grand fathers name was Bernard William Spellen, My Dad thinks his Grandfathers name was Joseph John, or John Joseph, I have only been working on my tree for a few days please let me know if there is a connection. Thank you Sarah