This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wendyabeckwith Surnames: Beckwith, Bruce, Teyden, Brus, de Brus, de Malebisse, Malby, Malebisse, de Beckwith Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.beckwith/714.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello! I've been researching the Beckwith side of the family tree! If you're wondering who Beckwith Bruce's father is, it is a Sir William, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_de_Brus,_3rd_Lord_of_Annandale Her mother is Beatrice de Teyden. Beckwith Bruce married Hercules de Malebisse, who then changed his last name to Beckwith in order to secure land titles she possessed. I hope this helps you guys! 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.