This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: msjoanpeck Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.norfolk/3206.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PS I looked it up on Wikipedia. Nowadays people get dysentery but it is usually not fatal--we would call it "stomach flu." Worst case scenario, you have to go to the hospital for an IV. Hope YOU are well today! Joan 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.