This has been a family mystery, still unsolved. While searching for my grandfather's birth record, in the South Berwick town hall, we came across a birth record of an unknown uncle. Ernest J. Woods, was recorded as being born the month prior to his brother William (my grandfather). Seems impossible, but true. Doris, my grandfather's step sister, remember's the child, along with a story. Seems that the paternal grandmother, requested a week long visit by Ernest, and shortly after receiving the… Continue

My great-grandfather James Woods and his wife Ocelind, supposedly had a child by the name of Ernest, who according to family lore, was taken away by the paternal grandmother, and never returned. We are still searching for any evidence of his further existence, and hope that anyone here can help with information. Thanks.......