In a message dated 12/22/99 12:46:14 AM, TuttleEsq@aol.com writes: << I will suggest one other possibility that is just my own idea and not based upon fact. At various times in ancient history the Scottish folks migrated from Scotland to Ireland. That is why the Irish play the bagpipes and wear plaid clothing, etc., just the way the Scottish do. Maybe the early TUTTLES, with various name spellings, actually migrated originally from Scotland to Ireland then to England then to the "New World" in North America. >> You really have this backwards! You may want to do so research on this & steady some history! Scotus = Is Latin for "Irishmen" Gaels = Of Scotland, descend from Gaelic settlers of Ireland Note: This is especially true of the Scottish Highlanders! Celt = Also Kelt, One of an ancient people of western & central Europe, including the Britons & Gaels. Happy hunting, Helen