I very much appreciate the information Valerie Thomas put on the Stafford list re William and John Allen. Just last month Colonial Dames of the XVII Century approved my application for membership on the strength of my lineage from William Allen. I had not known of the importation of William Allen by William Beach, but I will be in Stafford County the week of 7/15 and will look up the pertinent certificate. Having visited the Court House a couple times previously I know they will not photocopy anything that early, so it may take a trip to Richmond to the Library of VA. Anne Rodick