This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CV4.2ACEB/242 Message Board Post: As some of you may be aware, the true identity of Capt. Richard Owings and his parentage is not known - although several theories exist. I have been working with a small group of researchers for some two years now and we have come to the conclusion that the answers to Richard lay within the skills of an experienced Welsh researcher for several reasons - Welsh patronymics being chief among them. To that end, we have made arrangements with the Director of Research for Achievements LTD, of the U.K.. The research fee is some $800 dollars and we currently have raised $400 dollars and would invite others to engage with us for this endeavor. If you are interested in helping out financially, please advise. If you have questions, please ask. Thanks.