This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: twinkletoes_917 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/2163.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Bruce for your very detailed reply. I have seen those entries for myself at some stage. The marriage for William Alexander and Margaret Kelly I think is probably the right one. The birth of Mary Alexander in 1806 I had seen before but I was not convinced enough to accept it as my Mary. Firstly the father's name was John and not William as you point out, but also because the date and age on Mary's death certificate puts her year of birth at 1809. Your reasoning over the father's name is convincing, however. If this is correct, then the age is not so much of an issue. With father's name and the date out, I was unwilling to accept that this could be my Mary Alexander. I think you are probably correct in your assumption that the minister confused the families.I will revisit the records again. I note your advice about the ancestry contributions. I am aware of this, but occasionally I have found a quick lead to a primary source via family trees. In the case of Bernard and Mary I have met with a dead end every time. Until further evidence comes to light I will assume the date and place of marriage is an assumption. Thanks again Bruce, much appreciated. 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.