This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelpthompson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/9483.2.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It COULD be a mistake, but remember, in Europe 12/7/1829 means 12 July 1829. Could be that whoever wrote it was from somewhere where that convention applied. 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.