Though it is almost certain our Malson ancestors came from England, it is doubtful the name originated in the British Isles. While the Malson name is prevalent in south Wales and in the western counties of England bordering Wales, it is found in Scandanavia as well and possibly came over to England with Viking invaders in the 8th century A.D.The Malson name has been found in England dating as far back as 1544 in the "Gloucestershire Probate Records." An Index of Wills for 1544-1545 records "John Malson - Rodley in Westbury 1544." Whether or not this particular Malson has any connection to our bloodline I do not know, but it is certainly an avenue worth pursuing.When our Malson ancestors first arrived in America is not yet known but early records place them in Pennsylvania from 1770 onward. While it is still speculation that James Malson is the progenitor of our line, there seems to be circumstantial evidence to support this found in a Genealogy.com website database in the form of a Birth/Baptismal record for Southeastern Pennsylvania:

"Daniel Malson born to James Malson and Mrs. Elisabeth Malson of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania"

More research needs to be done to verify and confirm that these are indeed my 4th and 5th great-grandparents.