This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jennyblain Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5895.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ah, I see Forfarian has already posted about deacons and boxmasters. The latter may have had slightly different meanings in different areas or crafts. In the ones I've looked at, there's a boxmaster and also a clerk (whom I omitted, and who would be the acting secretary, but appointed rather than elected, and paid a small fee). Jenny Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.