This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JuneHodge100 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/114.122.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A little late, but this might be of help to anyone going back to the 1700's with the names McLachlan / McLauchlan in Wigtownshire: The name can also appear as Lachlanson or Lachlison in old records. This is because 'Mac' means son of, and therefore they sometimes take the 'mac' off the front of the name and replace it with a 'son' at the end. In fact, one of the Wigtown Martyrs is known by both surnames. I also found my 5th great grandmother (Marron McLachlan)'s marriage recorded at Penninghame, Wigtownshire and it said "Joseph Gracie and Marron Lachlison in Meikle Ingelston, New Abbey". Anyone related to them?? June 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.