This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gravklot Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.cronk/523.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a Cronkeyshaw Common in Rochdale, the earliest reference I have found is late 16th Century. Unusual in England Cronk is found in IOM, I need to see if there are earlier versions of this. There is a good chance because there are many medieval records for Rochdale. Stuart http://www.british-towns.net/attractions/attraction_selected.asp?GetTLID=6590&page=1 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.