This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deltacat Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/7988.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I tried finding Epelicta in the dictionary with no luck. It is probably medical terminolgy. I saw his cause of death in a book listing people buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery at the Harford County Library. I'm sure it means Epileptic. 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.