This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: catone Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.brick-20-walls/354.2.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I really think the first name of the father is ERNEST, definitely an E in the beginning. and if you look at the other N's they are all drawn out like that. And the T is hardly ever crossed on any of the other words. 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.