to Linda's message below, I would suggest that you have three generations here, baptised,William son of Christopher who is son of Sandy. It is not unusual to have something to confirm which person of a popular name is being recorded, adding a grandfathers name or an occupation does the job. I have seen a bride, no name given, but said to be daughter of so and so. ----- Original Message ----- From: "LINDA CARTER" <Lcarter@shaw.ca> To: <ROSSGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:48 PM Subject: McLennan surname conundrum >I have a question regarding surnames used in the Parish Records. > > We have entry for William McLennan born Kintail, Ross-shire 1805 that we > don't know how to interpret. The Register for 1805 records "At Leaghalt 6 > May. Christopher McLennan Tenant there & son to Sandy McRery (sp?) B.d a > son, William" > > So if William is a son to Christopher McLennan, why is Christopher a son > to Sandy Mc? What is going on here??? > > Please help, > > Linda > > ______________________________