This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LezaBug76 Surnames: McCann, Shields Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mccann/1762.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is the same Laurence that is said to be the father of my James McCann, married to Ann Shields. The dates don't match up, however. It states that Laurence was 12 years old when James was born in 1740, which can't be right. I have James listed as being born in 1740 in Dublin and Laurence being born in County Armagh in 1728. It doesn't make sense. Can anyone help with this?? 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.