This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: skdulcich Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14607.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kern County is in California - a bit removed from PA and MO. If there is some connection, between your Bear family and Kern Co., CA, would you please say what it might be? Thanks! Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer 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.