Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hancock/431 Surname: Newell ------------------------- Did you know there is a small town of "Newell" in Hancock Co/WVA. Do not know who it was named for, but do know they published a book on it's history. Might this be of interest to you?