This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: xxdiscordiaxx Surnames: McMaken Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/21673/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm hoping maybe someone can help me. I've got the McMaken surname a bit back in my tree for a few generations, but I'm at a loss as to whether its Scottish or Irish. The farthest back I've been able to trace it was a John McMaken born in Ireland about 1697. He later came to America, and married an Elizabeth Jordan - who was born in Scotland about 1700. Not sure when they married, or where. I know bits and pieces on their lives moving forward, but I can't find anything on their parents. The family written record I have states the family came from Scotland to America in the early 1600s, but as I said, John was born in Ireland. 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.