This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WayneandDeborah Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.hawkins/9364.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The name Squire/Esquire - is likely a tribute to "Absalom Looney Esq.". If you have a gap in records, you may want to try searching for records under the name Looney Williams, Absalom Williams, Ab/Ebb Williams and Squier/Esquire Williams. ref: 1810 tax list for Hawkins Co. LOONEY, Absalum Esq. 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.