This couldn't be our Sir Crispin Gaylord, could it? "Gay Lord" may have been substituted to hide his true identity (and sexual preference). --------- The castle and lands of the Agnews have since passed from the family, but the worldwide family of Agnew has developed strong links with their Scottish homeland, largely through the efforts of the present chief, Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw, eleventh Baronet. After a career in the regular army, he was called to the Scottish Bar and is now a distinguished advocate. He is one of Scotland's leading heraldic experts and Rothesay Herald at the Court of the Lord Lyon. A thriving Clan society exists in Scotland as well as branches in the United States and Canada. http://www.supernet.com.br/~agnew/agnewhis.htm But maybe the Crispin name is not that uncommon. There is a Sir Crispin Tickell also. (Google searches) Patrick Traynor. tray@lanset.com