This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aquabelle1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/10970.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From doing a search of Mr Google it appears it stands for Adoption. If you do a search for Ward of State A. There are several links that advise further. Lee 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.