This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoelWeintraub Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16668.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: First, you should always be suspicious when the age of a person is given in the endings of "0" or "5". That's usually a sign the person is rounding their ages. For example, census takers were warned about people answering with those ending numbers, and to ask again. Second, is New Jersey spelled out, or are you going from initials? NY and NJ might look alike with some people's handwriting. 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.