This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: likeaslowburn Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.som.general/12906.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Robin Thank you so much for replying - I am searching for the bap of my 3 x Gt Grandfather Sgt Major Samuel Whale born c1781-c1785 (according to his army papers he was born in Felton c1781 his death cert of 1837 states he was 53yr therefore born c 1784). I have searched the parishes around Felton with no luck no sign of any Wale events - so wondered even if he had been born in Felton the family might have come from further a field. Since posting my message I have discovered some transcripted entries from the Wellington Register of a marriage of a Samuel Whale and a Pheobe Parsons 1779 together with baps of their children Mary 1782 and Betty 1783 - As Samuel has been used as a family name I Have wondered if this couple might have been my Samuel's parents but have no proof. Have also discovered other transcripted entries of Wale/Whale in this area, including Wellington, Pitminster, North Petherton and now with your information yours in South Petherton. I am beginning to wonder if there is a connection between all these families. Do you happen to know of any? My thanks again for your help - my knowledge of earlier Whale/Wale is somewhat limited but if I discover any thing fresh I will let you know - if you do want the entries I have just let me know. Regards Frances 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.