This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jcarroll126 Surnames: Carroll/Woods Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carroll/7158.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much! I should have known better myself! Yes, Catherine had a penchant for pulling new ages out of the hat, however she died first and on their his-and-her tombstone John had the pleasure of having carved the worst date of all, which made her at least seven years older than him! But then there is a family legend that he emigrated to escape her and she followed him here, and he felt obliged to marry her. Thanks again. 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.