This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RichardgRouse Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/3198.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to the Middleboro Gazette, Rachel, the mother died on 12/17/1853 at age 80. This ties back to the birth date of 7.27/1772. A second reference in the Gazette states she died on 12/23/1853. Both families lived in Middleborough, Ma. 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.