Hi Michael, Thanks for your note. It's very interesting that you have the name Blaxell in use in the family as a christian name. There are many examples of Blaxell's (and derivations) using other surnames (e.g. LEWIN Blaxall, Henry ROUS Blaxell, THURLOW Blaxill etc.) but I don't recall it working the other way before your contact. Yes I have been in contact with your mother (I think she copied you on the note) and I would be amazed if we are not connected some way back. She is trying to get the family tree back to see where the connection was, and if you can, then I will probably be able to help in getting the Blaxell line of the family back a few more generations. Look forward to hearing from you if you get any news. Best Regards. Carlton. Original note follows. I recently referred my mother to your site and I believe she has been in touch. I am not sure if we qualify for your potential Surname interest group as the name has in our family been given as a christian name for at least the last 3 generations ! I was totally unaware of the possible origin of the name and apart from my father and Grandfather had never come across the name in any context; isn't the net wonderful ! Kind regards, Michael Original note end.