This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TerryWells1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wells/5150.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Stephen, You don't say where you found the record of the firstborn but I assume it is this one from IGI Family Search: Event(s): Christening: 16 DEC 1781 Gillingham, Kent, England Parents: Father: ROBERT WELLS Mother: DENNIS If it isn't do you have any other information which might help to find Robert's origins? Terry 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.