Trish It should say "filius", son, or "filia", daughter, on a baptism record. Ray -----Original Message----- From: irl-kerry-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:irl-kerry-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Trish Jensen Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 8:19 PM To: irl-kerry@rootsweb.com Subject: [IRL-KERRY] Names Could any one tell me is Johannes a male or female. I find a Johannes O'Connor sponsor to one of John Courtney O'Connor children in New Zealand and I am hoping he or she is a member of Maurice O'Connor's family. Thanks Trish in Sydney