This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BrianGaber Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.scan-balt.norway.counties.oppland/3320.3.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The confirmation record shows: Syver Johnsen Brostuen Marit Jakobsdatter Skjelleie (Skjeleie) The marriage record shows: Syver Knudsen Brostuen Marit Jacobsdatter Stordalen There is always a chance that Syver was the son of a man named John Knudsen or Knud Johnsen, and one of the records has an error in the name. I have seen this happen before. Also, it is fairly common that a couple married after their first child was born. Brian 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.