This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sdsteedman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.cranston/357/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am the great grand daughter of one James Cranston born in Dumfries, Scotland. From his obituary I learned that he was the son of James Cranston who was manager of the Estates of the Duke of Buccleugh and the nephew of Sir Robert Cranston (Former Lord Provost of Edinburgh. I know that they are connected to Isobella J Cranston as the son of James who migrated to NZ gave IJ Cranston , his aunt, as his next of kin when he signed up WW1. Her address was Dunsyre Manse. I believe that James Cranston senior served with the Royal Greys. Does anyone know about this? 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.