This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mercer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DOC.2ACE/82.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Tanya.....it is quite a likely that we aren't talking of the same John. Though there are alot of similarities! lol. I am living in Alberta Canada right now, but born in Newfoundland Canada. The John I am looking for likely was born early 1800's....somewhere around there.....I haven't looked much further in this since I posted here. I got both of your replies.... Interesting to know there is someone else out there with your name! :O) Take care, Tanya.