Hi all Don't get too hung up on how names were/are spelled. They were usually written down by (Parish) Session Clerks etc 'as pronounced.' In my own family's recent history it's been spelled both HORN an HORNE. Indeed in the West Country (of England) it's spelled HEARN and in Ireland HORAN. Also remember that after the various Jacobite rebellions certain names, eg McGregor, were proscribed and other 'acceptable' names were conveniently adopted. Regards Les HORN or is it HORNE Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device