This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LaurelBlack51 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.owings/411.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You are absolutely right about the name change happening much earlier. I realized this when skimming this morning. I think someone in my family combined stories. Alot of people changed names or spellings coming to America. I will make a trip to visit my mother soon to get what I have. She doesnt have a computer so I'll have to do it the old fashioned way. haha Shes about 1.5 hours not bad. I live in Sterling Il. About 4 hours from where my Owings settled In Greene Co. Have a nice weekend |aure| 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.