This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaxWard44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/207.8.11.16.18.49.55.3.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe I've found some pertinent information. There may be some confusion about the birthdate. I found this birth record in the Mass Vital records on NEGHS: Florence Marie Jorgenson was born in Somerville, Mass on Dec 23, 1902. The birth was officially recorded on Jan 2, 1903, however (note the similarity to your date). Note that your great grandmother shows up in the 1910 census living with Ida in Boston and is listed as being 7 years of age. Her father is Soren G Jorgenson and her mother is Anna L Nelson. They lived on 396 Washington St and Soren is listed as a painter, born in Norway and Anna was born in Sweden. Given that Ludwig and Ida were also from Norway/Sweden, that is probably the connection that brought them together. Where did the "Tower" surname come from? Ironically, I've done a lot of research in Norway and Sweden myself because that's my wife's heritage. I can probably help you some more if you want to cantact me directly at max.ward@verizon.net Max 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.