This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JSpeed63 Surnames: HORDON,(HOWDEN?) Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/21640/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, This is asked with NO disrespect intended! My maiden surname is HORDON. My GF HORDON, lived in Morpeth England, and his father originally was from Scotland. My GF was an "innkeeper" at the HOWDEN ARMS in Wingate, England in 1901. My question is in the pronunciation of HOWDEN would it sound similar to HORDON with a heavy Scottish burr? My GF never lost his heavy Scot's accent or the burr. I am unable to ask him as he passed away in 1978. Thanks Jean 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.