This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: megstar97 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1032.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There were more Irish in the area so their spelling of Galway won out. 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.