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/5998.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is no such place as Angusshire. The name of the county is Angus, plain and simple, though until they brought back the traditional name by Act of Parliament in 1928/9, the County of Angus was also referred to by officialdom as Forfarshire or the County of Forfar. 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.