This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DonGillies61 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5890.1.1.3.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wrong parents on marriage certificates are not at all rare Gordon, especially if a child was raised by their grandparents. My own grandfathers is a prime example of this. However, all things considered, I agree with you - it has to be the Betsy born in 1860. Why her marriage certificate gives her age as 17 instead of 31 will probably remain a mystery. I'll give you her death details tomorrow. Don Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.