This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AGHatchett3rd Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/2204.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ok- I'm confused... A person born in 1797 (which means his father was probably born at least 16 years before that, i.e. 1786) has a father who fought in the Civil War? The father would have been at least 75 at the start of the war! 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.