This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: peg9285 Surnames: McCann Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8702.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You make a very good point, I have seen where many children died within the first year, I wonder if that is why they had so many of them ages ago, and also to help out on the farm. Thank you so much Diane for all your help. 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.