Diane, There may be a connection with our Dickinson, Dickerson. The name was spelled serval ways. Sometimes I find mine spelled Dickerson or Dickenson, but my grandmother spelled it Dickinson as that was my Father's middle name. As I said Joseph married Elizabeth Wooldridge. Her father was Thomas and his was John Wooldridge. Maybe there is a connection there too. Joseph Dickinson had a son William. If you are interested in any of my Dickinsons and Wooldridges, you can contact me at _sckttcrnfl@aol.com_ (mailto:sckttcrnfl@aol.com) . Shirley ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.