This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MATT_GIFFIN Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13908.2867.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hello i have no evidence of people taking others names in our tree, i know of people changing names during the persecution but giffin is linked mary queen of scotland so i doubt if they were in hiding they would use a name associated with the catholics you can send me a message if needed on here or to mjgpromotion@tiscali.co.uk takecare 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.