This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tradergrizz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.robinson/9584.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Diane, Whenever I see a very early birth date, I consider the possibility that the person could have been born "across the pond" or Canada. Also, the tradition of naming the first daughter after the first wife is a Scots/ Irish tradition. The William, John, etc. being repeated is also very Scots/Irish and suggests that William and John were possible grandfather and father (or vice versa). Hope this helps. Cindy Robinson 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.