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MartinR:
Mum's maiden name was Boyes.  It comes from de Bois, and over the years has given rise to Boyce and Boys as well.  However, not all Boyce and Boys surnames come from de Bois.  Confusing isn't it!  Christian names don't seem to change as much though: one ancestor of mine was John Bois (sometimes spelled Boys or "Boyse") (5 January 1560 – 14 January 1643), and my late Uncle was John Boyes

John Walker:
The long-told story in the Scottish side of my family is the surname, Roger.  The story goes that the original name was Roget and was French.  The family was apparently connected to the executioners for the French Royal Family.  Along with the royals they fled to Scotland and the name gradually changed to Roger.

The story is strongly upheld by family members all over the world but I can't find a shred of evidence so far.


The other Scottish side of the family is Baxter.  All lived around Peterhead, above Aberdeen.  It is believed there is a strong connection with Baxter Soups but again, I find no evidence.

johnfilmer:
Just found a cracking transcription error 1891 Census for Isabel Howland (later to be involved in the Burham attempted murder). She was born in Minster, Sheppey, but had entered Sheerness on this occasion. Ancestry has it as Sheerness on Sin. Maybe the person transcribing the record knew Sheerness better than they should... ::)

Lutonman:
I have a wedding certificate of a family member where the Father's name is spelt differently to the Daughters name and the signature different yet again. I don't think they could make their minds up!

Dave Smith:
grandarog. Your mention of American ancestors reminded me of historical novels by, I think, Jack London, that i read in my youth. They were about "the gentry" living in New England & their obsession with their ancestors being British. If they could make a connection, it really elevated them in their society.

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