This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ElizabethSmith10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.delaware.counties.sussex/3234.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is not only common, it seems to have been the norm. Even into the 1800's, people often weren't sure where exactly they lived, many properties crossed state and county lines, and some houses were partly in one state and partly in the other. When searching in lower Delmarva, you must search in six counties and three states. Littleton Trader 49 Mary Trader 25 John Trader 14 Elenor Trader 1 S Naome Trader 14 I think that this is probably the Trader family you want - found in 1860 in Worcester. A good idea for you would be to go to the Maryland mailing lists and join Lower Delmarva Roots. These are probably your Jarman's, also in Worcester. Isaac Jarman 35 Elizabeth Jarman 30 Sally Jarman 11 Ebenezer Jarman 9 William Jarman 7 Elizabeth Jarman 5 Matilda Brittingham 30 I have family always listed in Little Creek, Sussex for the census, but with all their land, probate and Orphans Court records filed in Worcester. 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.