This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cockey, Owings, Deye, BISHOP, Royston, Morrison, Colegate, et. al. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CV4.2ACEB/274 Message Board Post: W. T. "Bill" Block is an 84 year old Texas man who has no family connection to the OWINGS line. Nonetheless, he has written a fantastic article on Thomas Deye OWINGS (1776 - 1853), son of John Cockey OWINGS and Colegate Deye Colgate. Bill is an inspiration as he was a WWII veteran who served our country with honor and distinction. He came back, worked for the Post Office for many years, and toward the end of his career decided to go to college to get his degree. He did so while working full-time, and got his B.A. in History. He then enrolled in a graduate program and received his M. A. in History. He began writing at about age 55, and has been a prolific writer. Check out the article at his web site: http://www.wtblock.com/wtblockjr/thomas_deye_owings.htm Also, browse for the article on Lieutenant Benedict Francis Van Pradelles, husband of Cassandra Deye Owings, daughter of John Cockey and Colegate Owings. I'd also encourage you to read about Bill's life, it will inspire you and urge you to continue your work, consider getting it into writing, and attempt publication. Please sign his guest book and thank him for his work which will enrich all OWINGS descendants!