This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trishyg1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elliott/4437.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My maiden name was Elliott, also. My ancestor was John Eliot, "The Apostle to the Indians"......came from England. We have followed him back to 1598 and are now trying to go back further as well as forward to present. I wouldn't be surprised to find that there were the same families from both England and Scotland. 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.