This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JConklinHesselink Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/3484.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I find 3 James Holdens in my ancestry. None are your James Holdens. I have been able to search the HOLDEN family back to England 1609. In America they seemed to first settle in Groton, Massachusetts. I know of no Van Winkles in my ancestry. Janice 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.