Is your name Mascord?

You probably realise that your name is uncommon, but did you realise that all the Mascords in the English-speaking world derive their name from one man?

This original John Mascord was born about 30 years after William Shakespeare's death, and this is his actual signature on a document written in 1708. (He spelled his name as either Mascord or Marscord).

So if your name is Mascord, you are certainly a cousin of Bob Cowley (as it is his grandmother's maiden name) and he would love to hear from you.

Bob began investigating the name as part of his own pedigree, but became so fascinated by its unique history that he is now the official researcher of the name Mascord world-wide, registered with the Guild of One-Name Studies (Member No. 3135).

You can reach Bob at: BobCowley @ Mascord.name