This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carrbf99 Surnames: Airton, Flesher, Boddy Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.yks.general/1429.1496.1499.1740/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Liz, I think I can help you. The Yeadon Airtons are my direct line from my mothr. My g. grandfather was Walter Airton. He married my g. grandmother, Mary Jane Boddy and they had 5 children. However, Mary Jane's sister, Martha Elizabeth Boddy, was living with them and she had five children to my g. grandfather, Walter, while living in the same house (Now you know where your grandfathr's name came from). Their names were, Minnie, Edward, Nelly, Harris and Hilda. Eventually Mary Jane divorced Walter, and he went on to marry Martha Elizabeth and they had a daughter Annie Elizabeth. Nelly went on to marry someone by the surname of Flesher. As you say, the parents of the 'Flesher' children died and they were brought up by their Airton grandparents and they changed their name. There are two men, who are cousins, and they live in Canada. One is named Eric Airton, and the other Granville Airton. I cannot remember if they are both from the Flesher line, but I do know that Granville is definitely one of the Fleshers. I hope this helps somewhat. Regards Frances 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.