This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: arakipederson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3321.1.1.3.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Given the degree of illiteracy in those days, I often see dates off by /- one (maybe 2) years. Same goes with name spellings. The scribe often had to write down what they HEARD, because some people could not spell their own names. Finding the RIGHT entries for their births / baptisms will be difficult, but not necessarily impossible.... at least not until we've researched ALL possibilities. Have a nice day! Clark in Japan 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.