This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PeggyGuinnBowen Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3510.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Metaphor, thanks for your help. I posted a reply to Cadimom, I don't know how these newly changed Rootsweb boards work, but I hope you can find my message. I answered your questions and hers together. It's possible that the Barry Co. History I quoted was wrong on the dates.It was written in 1964, and apparently he was still alive then. 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.