This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bilbrasington Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.owings/124.184/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The book is out of print, Addison and his wife Elizbeth have both passed on. I sell a CD version of the book for $20, with Addison's Authorization. Gateway has also changed its name and/or gone out of business. I think Captain Richard Owings was married twice (best guess) or there were 2 Richard Owings in Maryland, both who married a different Rachel. Addison's book does not go into much before Captain Richard Owings. I was contacted by a Humphrey researcher who shared credible information that the Humphrey's came to Pennyslvania from Wales with among their childrn was Owen. They were Quakers and Owen found that religion did not fit in thie savage land and was dismissed from the church. He moved to Maryland, changed his name to Richard Owings and rose to the rank of Captain in the militiam fighting with indians. There are at least 2 other stories I have seen but I beleive in this version and 2 wives. 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.