This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: susanko1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.holt/2907.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ken I've just read your meessage again and realised the Allen Holt buried in Prestbury was 83 when he died.My 4 times great Grandfather Allen Holt was 56 when he died (was born 1823) so it doesn't match.However, he was born in Pestbury/Mottram St. Andrew and that he named one of his sons Samson still leads me to believe our branches are connected somehow! I have just ordered Allen's marriage certificate for 1844 and this will tell me who his father was and hopefully give a clue to how our branches are connected. Be in touch again soon. Susam Ollerenshaw 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.