This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DavidWilkinson01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.russell/5511.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes I am researching the Wilkinsons, and I believe John Wilkinson b 1807 in Newcastle, UK emigrated to USA about 1832 - married Hannah David - had 8 children -Thomas b 1846 died 1928, He married Zephalinda Russell in 1872 in Iowa, and had 5 children - John William, Oren Curtis, Alban and two girls, They then moved to Kansas, Wyoming and finally Colorada. John William moved to St Charles, Missouri, and Oren moved to Marion,Oregon. So you have the surname Wilkinson - it is possible that we are 5th or 6th cousins once or twice removed.e mail transmanche@blueyonder.co.uk David Wilkinson 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.