This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pimms60 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.yks.general/14719/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Darkisons were from Scotland but the moved to Manchester but now I have found some in Yorkshire and wondered if its the same family. Its an unusual name so hopefully they are all connected. My earliest Darkison is possibly 1796/1800 and his name is Samuel Darkison. 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.