This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: _Tootsie_ Surnames: Russell, Cross Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.addison/3024/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Source: Town of Starksboro, page 60 Name of Child: RUSSELL, William Date of Birth: 1861, April 3 Maiden Name of Mother: Mary Mother's Birthplace: Canada E [East, which would be Quebec] Mother's Residence: Starksboro Full Name of Father: Charles RUSSELL Father's Birthplace: Cornwall Occupation of Father: Farmer Information from late sister's handwritten notes, possibly obtained from the State Archives. I have this William as the child of Charles and Ada (Cross). I understand that French Canadian women generally had first names that began with Mary, but often went their middle names. Does anyone know if this is true of Ada? I have William as their 7th child. Tootsie 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.