This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Forfarian Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5895.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deacon. The deacon was in effect the chairman of his guild, whether it be weavers or glovers or shoemakers. He was elected annually by the guild, along with the boxmaster (something like the secretary) and thesaurer (treasurer). 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.