This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: canyonwren_1 Surnames: OWINGS, OWENS, DORROH, GRIFFITH Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.owings/444/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. I am researching the Sarah Owens/Owings family. she was born in 1827 Laurens Co SC, and married Leonard L Griffith. Her father was John Owings (1783 Laurens Co SC - 1872 SC) who married Nancy Dorroh. Sarah Owens Griffith died in 1914 in Texas. Her tombstone reads Owens, not Owings. Just a case of spelling it like it sounds? Or was Owens easier to spell for most people? Anybody have any ideas or information? Thanks for any respone! 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.