This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cathabes1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.rutland/4833.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Gene, Thanks for confirming the folklore element of this story. I thought it sounded like a tradition of some kind. Based on the details of your story it sounds like it wasn't tied to one place or ethnicity either. Thanks for sharing! 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.