Author Topic: Trying to decipher a surname (Scotland, 1800s)  (Read 1508 times)

Offline Gali

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Re: Trying to decipher a surname (Scotland, 1800s)
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 25 September 12 23:22 BST (UK) »
My vote is for Herron/Heron

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Re: Trying to decipher a surname (Scotland, 1800s)
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday 26 September 12 04:53 BST (UK) »
My initial reading was Hooran

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Re: Trying to decipher a surname (Scotland, 1800s)
« Reply #11 on: Wednesday 26 September 12 05:33 BST (UK) »
For confirmation, the marriage or birth certificates should also give you the mother's maiden name.