This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: btlecryma Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/705.1.3.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Matthew Beckwith came from Yorkshire England. His first known Grandfather, Sir Hugh de Malebiss was given a hamlet by William the Conqueror, for is loyalty at the Battle of Hastings. His Great Grandson Sir Hercules de Malebiss married Lady Dame Bruce whose family gave the couple land. "Land by a Brook" Brook = Beck Land = worth/with. Our name derives from Beckwithshaw, England in Yorkshire, England. We were related to the warlords, the Percys, the Bruce family. We succeed in the American Revolution because we learned to fight like the Indians. My son is now a veteran, who had action with Warlords in the mountains. Peace! Battlecryma 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.