This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fsu781 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.oliver/4859.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ellen, What you describe does sound like Dupuytren's Contracture (Viking's Disease) but, of course, don't know for sure unless actually medically diagnosed. This condition is not unique to those of Oliver descent or even of Scandinavian descent, but is has in the past shown to be somewhat prevalent in those of Scandinavian descent. You can find a good bit of information about it online. You may want to especially check out this interesting article. http://www.baylorhealth.edu/proceedings/14_4/14_4_flatt.pdf Hope this helps. Glad I could help. Phyllis (Oliver) Abbott Acworth, GA 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.