This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sadecki1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/705.1.4.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes. On page 121, the book mentions Handly Beckwith moving from New London to Nova Scotia before 1798. His son, Mayhew Beckwith was a member of provincial parliament from Hicks County for 20 years. 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.