This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Gloria5399 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.brougham/34.4.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James, Thanks for the exciting news, I'll jump on that and do the test you mentioned. My Mother (Pamela Jean Adams) is the last in our line, my Surname is "Jewett" and that's another story all together, lol. I am the only Grandchild between their two Daughters, my Aunt (Sheryl Lynn Adams) never had any children so I'm it. I've always been curious to the truth of the Family history since most of my senior Family members has been weird about it so all I have is what I can filter out by reading between the lines at times. Will give you a call and say hello. My home number is: (210)254-9251 I live at: 21511 Thunder Basin, San Antonio, TX, 78261. From my understanding, the Broom name was "Englishised" at some point for one branch of the Clan to enter English politics. There's an old cartoon on the internet about lord Henry Brougham, in the caption it says "anyone need a Broom?" this was to denote the root of his name in an effort to label him as a sympathetic Scotsman to English rule who's goal was to undermine the English Monarchy/Empire. 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. <br>