This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tommiller1970 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.dnb.general/2697.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a James Shearer, born on 5 Oct 1729, and I am trying to confirm if he is the same James Shearer who married Isobel Paterson in 1760. The parents of James Shearer (1729) were Robert Shearer and Jean Lapslie. Do you have any confirmation on a birth date for Isobel Paterson's husband. 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.