And, Jno, in addition to others, any number of Appalachian men have had "Squire" as a forename, the reason likely having been that tales of Squire Boone (Dan's Daddy), etc., were well known and discussed. It is written that Squire Boone's name may have been a nickname, however those who know of the family believe the question may never be answered. Genealogy without documentation is nothing. Paul Drake JD Genealogist & Author <www.DrakesBooks.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 3:37 PM Subject: Re: Fw: "Gentlemen" In a message dated 12/22/05 3:09:59 P.M. Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: >Squire Trent, a former >Whig, ran without party affiliation…” In your opinion why do think he would >be the only person addressed as Squire. < Did you ever consider that SQUIRE just might be his given name? Jno To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.3/209 - Release Date: 12/21/2005 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html