This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 13confido Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6880.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If Thomas was the eldest son, I suspect James' father would have been Thomas Boyd. Guess based on Scottish naming convention. 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.