This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STOUT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QKQBAIB/1965.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Julie: I'm not sure just how "common" it is...at least for that time period, but I know alot of male Stout's were named after the Stout of Mormon faith "fame". And I know there were at least 2 for the time period I'm looking at....I don't know about your Hosea, seems like they traveled to same area's, but my Hosea has been consistent in stating on census records that he was born in Ohio. I believe the "other" Hosea was born in Kentucky though, (Mormon faith one) and maybe this is him? There is only a year or two difference in their birth years...I have even entertained the idea that it IS the same man with multiple wives...but that doesn't jive with census records where they are both recorded in different states. My Hosea was most likely Mormon as well...there are several family member's who still are member's of LDS, but I'm just not sure about your Kentucky born Hosea would in fact be the one I am seeking. Thank you though for taking the time to reply & trying to help! Its ap! preciated. Stacey