This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WZB.2ACI/619.1.1.1 Message Board Post: In answer to your question: Yes, Meyer is a very common name, but the John Frederick Meyer I mentioned was born in Woodville in 1840. Hope that helps. Steve