One Name Study: Who else is in 1880?
Tessa Keough discussed the basics of a One-Name Studies in her One-Name Study entitled "Who Does That?" An Introduction to One-Name (Surname) Studies. I loved the title and the question "Who Does That?" My answer is, "I do! Well, sort of." In quickly researching the concept of searching for the occurrences of one name in one place and best practices for the process, I have found several One-Name Study organizations. That is a little more intense than what I'm seeking to accomplish I simply want to see if any other Townsends in Franklin County, Ohio are possibly related to William James Townsend, my 2nd great-grandfather. If I find a Townsend living in Franklin County who is not likely to be a relative, I will stop researching that line rather than become an expert knowing all the migration and back story. For those who seek to have guild approved studies, I wish you all the best in your endeavors. Given that William James Townsend is in the 18