In a message dated 98-03-18 08:05:25 EST, you write: << CHEW (Va, NJ), >> Therea are 4 CHEWs listed in Early Settlers of Maryland - 1731 - 1750 pg 40 CHEW, Benjamin Sr of Anne Arundel Co had property in Cecil Co called Piny Neck, 575 acres, 13 April 1736, assigned by John PERRY, Jr; George PERRY, Anna TEMPLAR, and Dorothy BARRON of London. CHEW, Henrietta Maria of Queen Anne's Co, wife of Samuel CHEW Jr, daughter and heir of Philemon LLOYD, Esq. (3 properties in Dorchester Co), Alcock's Range, 100 acres - Clement's Chance, 200 acres - Union, 300 acres (reg to her) 10 June 1736 CHEW, Henry, gent: Calvert Co, (called) Henry Chew 990 acres 4 July 1737 CHEW, Samuel Jr of Queen Anne's Co - (4 properties 2 in)Prince George's Co, Alcock's Range, 100 A, and Chew's Farm, 5,000 A and 2 in Dorchester Co, (called) Clemens Chance, 200 A, and Union, 300 A all dated in June 1734 ex CF 1736 Perhaps your forefathers?