This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WBudde6501 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dunbar/1176.1.1.4.1.1.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the note, Mary. To be honest, it is only Clan Dunbar USA that claims descent from the Gospatric Earls. I have no clear evidence that my Robert of Hingham line is related to them. This stands in contrast to the Clan, most big "C" Clan organizations actually, that like to claim a distinguished lineage. I'm just as proud of my German immigrant side as my Scottish immigrant ancestors, but I like a tasty single malt scotch whisky over schnapps. Bill Budde 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.