Saunders

[Noraq]

Is it an English name, and has anyone done a family tree of this name. Thanks.

[ladyalex]

I have always thought of it as a Scottish name.

[jackthehat]

My Saunders are from Herefordshire.

[Noraq]

My father was Jack Saunders (John), he thought they originated in Wales but was not sure. Thanks for the opinions. I intend to start a search soon, (wish me luck!)

[jackthehat]

Come back if you need any help or pointers............

[jno]

possibly from Alexander the Great (and possibly not)

http://www.surnamedb....me.aspx?name=Saunders

[Noraq]

Thank you Jackthehat, appreciate the kind offer. I read your attached link Jno, very informative, Alexander and the Normans...my two favourite periods in history....I am spurred on. (driven even) N.

[dothawkes31]

saunders is a surname that appears in the parish registers of glasbury brecon wales, cardigan, carmarthan, flint and glamorgan back to the 1600s in all those counties.

[Noraq]

Thanks Dothawkes.Making a start to-day with Birth Certs. N.