This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RoyEKillgore_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.kilgore/938.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Origin & History of the Ancient Name Kilgour" is a book that will more than answer your question. The name is very very old, predates Scotland as a nation, is a relatively new surname, and there are a very small number of progenitors and possibly just one. There is a description for family arms to be found in some of Scotland's oldest manuscripts that I believe are of signal importance. If you would like a free copy of this library quality book, simply provide a shipping address. Roy E. Killgore 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.