This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: scottiegld Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/2691.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - Well I am late in posting. Time restraints. My Jean Shands can be crosslinked to surnames sands, sand, shand. From what I can determine my Jean was born to Alexander Sand (Shand). a handloom weaver, and Jean Paton Shands Jan 7, 1796. There were also 3 boys - David (Mar 19, 1790), Robert (Oct 23,1798) and William (Jan 1, 1794) 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.