This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EileenWilson001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.cangenweb/5304.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You'll have to work backwards from what you know. Where did he settle in Canada or the US? Where and when did he marry? The marriage record may contain additional information about his birthplace and the names of his parents. With such a common name, if you could provide more details about his life here, it would be very helpful in trying to track him down. 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.