This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judylinnebach Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/9699.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know what else you know about your Frederick, maybe you have his death cert, but I wouldn't discount this one just for lack of a final "e". You wouldn't believe how I've seen my names spelled. Also 2 years difference in birth is not unusual either to be the same person. I think often they didn't really know or care that much about an actual birth date. I'd want to be finding BOTH of them in the 1900 Census to really be more assured that he's not yours. IMHO Judy 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.