Good Morning, I am researching the name Ascue, Askew, et al. I find most of the family comes out of Jamestown, VA as far back to 1610 and a William Askew. It appears that some of the family are born in the new world, while "cousins" continue to arrive from England. The southern branch of Askew's has been well documented as they migrate in to NC and points South and Southwest. My branch, so to speak, comes from western Virginia. I have traced back to a Phillip born in 1779 in Franklin Co., VA. That's where the trail goes cold. Recently I found a Phillip Ascue in the Sommerset Co., Md land records in 1679. Later we find Phillip Ascue, son and heir of Phillip in a land transaction (Wicomico 100 in Pasquandike Branch) on 3/21/1694/5. The name Ascue and Askew are one in the same. Since the name Phillip only appears on my branch, I am hoping to establish a connection to the Maryland family. I also know from research, that the Askew's where very instrumental in the early Quaker church. The wife of George Fox, founder of the Quaker faith, was Margaret Askew Fell (widow). There is also strong evidence of their visit to new world and staying with relatives in and around Jamestown. Any information on the Askew's is most appreciated. Thank you for taking time to read and respond. Sincerely, Doug Askew fly.to/Askew (website)