This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kcfilippi50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7572.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The original information that we had was that my grandmother, Elinor L.PAKNAS was orphaned and grew up with a crazy aunt. Upon doing some research, we found her as Lucy Elinor PAKNAS in an orphanage from 6-18. The next entries we have for her are work reports. That's absolutely all I can find. No marriage certificate, no birth records. 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.