This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thegrangers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.shaw/6673.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My maiden name was Shaw. The family I have traced so far back to Worcestershire/Staffordshire. I have a blood clotting disorder, Anti Throbin 3 Deficiency, my blood clotts abnornally. It was found after I had Pulmonary Embolisms, I was 28. They screened my children and also my Parents and Sister. It was found that I had inherited it from my Dad although his was border line as was my Sister. I have passed it on to 2 of my 3 children. Jo 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.