This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: diamondlifestyle Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.yks.general/15637.9.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, as Beadall and Coltman were both originally occupations (beadle - usually a parish constable of an Anglican church / coltman - worked with horses) they're harder to pin down, as similar surnames probably cropped up all over the country. It'd be much easier if your ancestors were called Hull or Liverpool or something!! 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.