This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cymbidium Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.vance/1072.1205.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kathleen, Do you know what the "W" stands for in John W Vance? Just wondering if it's Wilcher,or Wiltcher. Paula 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.