This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hindswd Surnames: Winfield Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.winfield/277.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many former slaves took the names of their masters after the Civil War (or whenever they were freed.) This was definitely the case with the Winfield family in Virginia as there are still black Winfields living not far from Winfield family farms. 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.