This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4Yk.2ACIB/130.291.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks a lot for your answer even if you found no Brittania among the Hydes. I guess the good news is that you found no Brittania with a Hyde surname, since my ancestor was a McCain. I think I'll try writing that columnist from Springfield (name Gloria I think) who answers genealogical inquiries. Appreciate your help. Elinore.