Thank you to everyone who replied putting me straight on the Scottish naming custom! Best wishes, Judith nr Bath, Somerset -- Judith Hoskins

So what were they ? You ask public and the answer comes in privately, if asked publicly please answer so all can see. That is why we are on the "List" Regards, Rick ----- Original Message ----- From: Judith Hoskins <judith@dreemskerry.demon.co.uk> To: <BORDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 12:35 PM Subject: Re: Graham and naming customs > Thank you to everyone who replied putting me straight on the Scottish > naming custom! > > Best wishes, > Judith > nr Bath, Somerset > -- > Judith Hoskins > >

The fullest list was from Shellie Kirkham: The Scottish naming pattern is as follows 1st son - father's father 2nd son - mother's father 3rd son - father 4th son - father's oldest brother 5th son - mother's oldest brother or father's second oldest brother 1st daughter - mother's mother 2nd daughter - father's mother 3rd daughter - mother 4th daughter - mother's oldest sister 5th daughter - father's oldest sister or mother's 2nd oldest sister There are exceptions especially if they were the same name such as both father's name and father's father's name are the same then you would just use the next name. Regards, Judith In message <004d01bfcb34$797c7240$e7f491d0@pgtc.net>, Rick A. Francis <clanscot@pgtc.net> writes >So what were they ? -- Judith Hoskins