In a message dated 2/2/2006 2:51:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, Janvm1030@aol.com writes: If you think about it and the consistency of the abbreviations, generally the first three letters of a person's name are spelled out, and then the fourth letter is generally the last letter. If her name was Margaret, then the last letter would be a "t." Janelle, You're right and that's something I never gave much thought too, the last letter raised if the name was abbreviated. The name very well could have been Mary. At some point I may see if I can get some copies of the Parish records where it refers to Mary. I'd like to see if the last letter is raised or not. It is understandable that the Maupins and William Via families would attempt to identify themselves with Amor, the patriarch, who was dead and buried in Hanover Do you have other thoughts as to who the father of the Albemarle County Via's could be? Do you think they were from someone other than Amor? Judy