This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jennyblain Surnames: Blain Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/2075.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi again Hayley. There were quite a few Blains around in Wigtownshire and Ayrshire, probably also Kirkcudbright. Maybe if you said what had led you to look for a John Blain about this time, some of the people on the Wigtownshire list (which these messages go to) could help. My Blain line goes back to Inch parish in Wigtownshire in the 18th century, with probable connections to other parishes. Unfortunately the Inch register doesn't go back beyond 1729 - some other parishes go further back, and some not so far. The Parish Lists of Wigtownshire and Minnigaff (1684), however, show several Blains in various parishes. 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.