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Re: Where are Alfords from Alford Scotland?
Posted by: Donald E.Alford	Date: March 27, 1999 at 22:30:52
In Reply to: Where are Alfords from Alford Scotland? by Charles Alford	of 3047

I visited Alford Scotland in 1989 and read a small booklet in the High School library that discussed where the name originated. In about the 12th century a group of soldiers were returning from battle. When they arrived at the Don river, which flows through Alford, they were asked where they wanted to cross the river and in a loud chorus they answered at the old ford(aul ford). I submit there was never a family there by the name of Alford.

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