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/6012.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If the son was aged 31 in the 1940 census, then (assuming that his age is correct) he would have been born in 1908 or 1909, and you should be able to view his birth certificate at www,scotlandspeople.gov.uk at modest cost. This will tell you the full name, including maiden surname, of his mother, and the date and place of his parents' marriage. 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.