This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelcbarris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21099.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Second child born" means that the mother had previously delivered a child in a separate birth. Medical histories of US mothers routinely include number of pregnancies, births, abortions, and miscarriages. The New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section birth certificate information reflects this medical practice. I am a former Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics in the Town of Pomfret, New York State. 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.