This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waynesworldofpets Surnames: van pelt/ bender/ball/ van name/scapora Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/2887.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am from staten island an a walter van pelt was my fathers uncle and his fathers name was joel van pelt hope it's some help if it is a connection let me know 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.