This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: grholt_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.holt/2716.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ken My ggrandfather John Holt had a father James according to his marriage cert so in that respect our trees match. I have had no success in tracing any record of John's birth in the Wilmslow area. My main doubt is that you say he was the brother of your grandfather as my John was born way back in 1816-20. Hope to hear further Gordon 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.