This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LHSwisher Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.brick-20-walls/192.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You said you can't find birth records in OR for the children. Did Oregon have Delayed Birth Registration? Many states did, for purposes of people applying for Social Security, etc. There may be some additional information there, but of course it is a secondary source and so must be used with caution. 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.