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/14607.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a message board on Rootsweb specifically for the surname of Bear...... I would recommend that you post on that MB. I think you would probably have a better chance to find others researching their own Bear families. The best of luck to you and.............. Happy Hunting! Sharon Kern Co. 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.