Re: William Stribling b. ca 1750 Va
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In reply to:
Re: William Stribling b. ca 1750 Va
Joseph Moore 4/13/07
Regarding the spelling of the Stribling name, I did not intend to suggest that there were no variations of the spelling among descendants of Thomas and Elizabeth (Taliaferro) Stribling.I merely meant that Stribling is the standard form for most of the lines proven by direct or indirect documentation to descend from them.
Variations of the name have become standard forms for at least several families who do not appear to descend from this couple based on DNA or other evidence.By this I mean that Striplins, Striplings, etc., may or may not be descended from Thomas and Elizabeth.I did not intend to suggest that the characteristic or consistent spelling of a name over several generations, in and of itself, constitutes proof of either descent or non-descent from this couple.I apologize to any whom I may have confused or offended by not being more clear in this meaning.
Joseph Moore