This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GordonPertJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22276.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nothing to do with gaelic speaking. Practically ALL Scottish gravestones name women with their maiden names, whether married, widowed, or single. Most Scots never spoke gaelic. 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.