This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philatelist Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.mor.general/2297.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Jennie, but I am unsure that it helps. I am fairly certain that my Jane Smith's parents were a John Smith and a Jessie (Janet) Anderson, as shown on her 1897 death registration. I am also fairly sure, although it is still an assumption, that her mother was the daughter of a James Anderson and an Isobel Adamson, although on Jane Smith's 1861 census, Isobel is shown as her niece, rather than grand daughter. However, I have no clue yet as to who John Smith might be, or how I might be able to find out. Bob Shepherd, Erin, Ontario, Canada 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.