This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: edmorrill33 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/14976.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Roy, here are some Things to think about; In George Smith Sr's will F-24 in 1806 in Codorus Twp the children are listed in this order: George, Sophia, Catherine, Susanna, Margaret, John, Magdalena, Elizabeth, Anthony, Juliana. Normally in early wills the children are listed in Birth order. We know Magdalena was born in 1780. Assume the standard 2 yrs between births and we have John born 1778. John is single in the 1800 Codorus taxes meaning he is born at least 21 years earlier or by 1779.( I need to check the 1799 taxes). The sponsors for Johannes and Helena's children are: Catherine: George and Catherine Smith (His Mom and Dad) Elizabeth: Magdalena Schmidt single (His sister) Susanna: Christian Wagner and Susanna(maybe his sister) George born Dec 16, 1807 George Schmidt and wife (no doubt his brother) 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.