This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cynthia_nottingham Surnames: Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11783.5.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From reading that section, it looks like he was working from "parish records at the courthouse". I assume these were hand written and if they are anything like the early census records - it is a wonder anyone can read them at all ;) I suspect it was simply an issue with someone's handwriting. 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.