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/5566.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ah, I see. She must have had a birth certificate, but if she was adopted it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to find it, because it would be in her mother's surname, not her adoptive surname. What new information are you hoping to get from her baptism record, if/when you find it? 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.