This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: paulamoncrieff Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/10993.4.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hell o again Jocelyn I am thinking the Barque Tasso which arrived in Mauritius on 24th Feb 1871 is a strong contender, going by the dates shown on Lloyds register, i have a feeling thats the one he was on. The date he joined ship shows as 24th Jan 1871, i assume four weeks would be a reasonable amount of time to travel to Mauritius?? Something could have happened to the ship on the way but it did reach port 23/24th Feb Plus Sarah was a widow by April 1871 cencus Got a gut feeling you have found a needle in a haystack Its got to be the one surely, going by the dates Ps have discovered Alex lied about his age frequently, usually by about 5years....he was born around 1822 so i believe he was round about 50ish when he died Paula 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.