Galpin / Capen families in Dorchester England in 1600s
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Galpin / Capen families in Dorchester England in 1600s
 richcapen
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Posted: 14 Nov 2008 10:01PM GMT |
Classification: Query
Surnames: Capen, Gapen, Galpin
Researching the history of my surname (Capen). My family came to Massachusetts from Dorchester, Dorset, England in 1630. According to the book "Fire From Heaven" by Davis Underdown, and at least one other source, the names Capen and Gapen are related to the name Galpin. My immigrant ancestor, Bernard Capen, is identified as Bernard Galpin in this book.
Does anyone know anything about this? Or about the Galpins in Dorchester?
Thanks,
Rich Capen
clsk22@gmail.com
Does anyone know anything about this? Or about the Galpins in Dorchester?
Thanks,
Rich Capen
clsk22@gmail.com