This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dralac91 Surnames: Dwyer, Wyer, Wyre, Wyse Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.kid.general/2249.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Goodness me. What can I say but a massive 'thank you' to you for taking the time and trouble to do this for me. I am going to thoroughly investigate these names and check as much out as possible. You may well just have solved a mystery that's eluded me for 5 years! William Dwyer was my Great Great Grandfather and he had a daughter called Catherine, so that would all tie up neatly. Interestingly they only started to use the name 'Dwyer' when they came to Wigan, I don't honestly know whether the family name really is Wyre, Wyer, Dwyer or any other variation! Thank you so much for your help and your efforts, I so very much appreciate it. When it says someone is a 'spons.' does that mean sponsor? And if so what does that mean - is it like a Godparent? Thank you again! Kind regards Kathryn Dwyer 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.