This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryLou3358 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shaw/6748.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi.....a yeoman was a farmer who owned his own land, as opposed to a "tenant" farmer who leased his land from someone else. mary lou 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.