This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: scribecr Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/1929.2039.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sand beds are geological features so the name tends to appear in different counties. You will find places call Sandbed or Sandbeds in Cumbria (old Cumberland) and in Queensbury, Bradford, Yorkshire. 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.