This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peterson, Chaffey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AW.2ADI/1254.1 Message Board Post: Try contacting Greta Peterson, who may be related and has done quite a bit of family research in the Arcata aka 1840's) "UNION TOWN". If you can't find a phone listing in Arcata, try to address a message here directly to her. If that doesn't work, try e-mailing the Humboldt County Historical Society in Eureka [google has their snail and e addresses] Coincidentally my grandfather was a carpenter/contractor. He built a few barns but mostly houses in the Alliance area and the Arcata Bottom and Arcata. He came later from Canada in 1886. In the meantime, I will attempt to contact a cousin that lives in the area and knows Greta personally. Only problem is my cuzz and hubby travel alot. If you get ahold of Greta, tell her her half cousin by marriage (?) Helen descendent of Chaffey family says howdy. blah, blah Be patient and good luck.