This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: robertgillisnj Surnames: Xiques Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16375.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I know how to look but I cannot use wildcards as I need two letters wild card. The problem is with the initial letter I have looked at the BGI under H,Z and Y. I think the persons doing the BGI index did not think that a surname could begin with X. I made a typo in asking about pronunciation I should have asked 'Was the initial X pronounced H as in Mexico, Mehico?' I have at least one case where the clerk recorded a Xiques marriage as Hiefues 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.