This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelColeMD Surnames: SULLENS, SULLINS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shelton/3268.5.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Prior to the 20th century, the SULLENS and SULLINS surname was often spelled interchangeably. There is no significance to either spelling in the early 1800's. Over 95% of the SULLENS and SULLINS in America are descended from a common ancestor in Colonial Virginia. For more details, see my "Synopsis of SULLENS/SULLINS Genealogy" at-- http://www.theColeFamily.com/hobby/sullins.htm 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.