This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: parsonssa3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6221.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes I am quite sure of his exact birth date, I was not sure if it was common for a child to be baptised so many months after birth in rural Dorset in the early 1800's. In Newfoundland it was common because of the lack of clergy. I am thinking this might the right John Loder, just hoping to tie this to someone else's findings and look for something to verify him with. 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.