This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: banjo0461 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/21641.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bieng a Dundonian I would pronounce the names with an I instead of an E e.g. Howden -Howdin. In the case of Horden it would most likely be Hoardin depending on which part of the town you were from. 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.