This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JANYORK27 Surnames: Shaw Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shaw/6733.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, it appears to be quite common, that if a child had died, the name was re-used. I have seen this happen in Shetland families as well. 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.