Thanks for the Wooten study regarding those in Surry Cty., NC, as descendants of Richard of Orange Cty., Va. I am of the Tidewater Va. to eastern NC Wooten line and have been perplexed by the the possible connection of the two families. There does not appear to be one. I now live in Forsyth Cty., NC, which adjoins Surry Cty. so run into Wootens fairly often. Glad to get clarification. Bebe Fox Winston-Salem, NC