This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AudriaPatrick Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.winn/1670.1.3.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Funny that you mentioned that he was the eldest of 17 children, I saw how many children and I assumed some were grand children. (You know what they say about assumming) I should have known that having as many as 17 children was nothing new or strange for that time. I mayself have 9 siblings! 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.