This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GordonPertJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22348.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can't be right, not unless the word is actually SAILOR, not SAWYER. The other possibility is that his daughter elevated his status on her marriage cert. for social reasons. As you have her marrying in 1881, check the 1881 census for him, and compare his birthplace with the census entry from 1861. Gordon. 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.