This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dgfim22 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.doucette/46.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sharon, You need to get back one more generation from your grandfather if you expect help on your lineage. When and/or where in Massachusetts was he born? Without this information, any online sources are useless to be of assistance. Massachusetts public records only go up to 1915. After that date, you have to contact the Department of Vital Records in Boston. 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.