This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kimmaynard13 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7361.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi John, Thanks for the links. I had read through most of them already but couldn't determine conclusively the birth place for Cornelius. I do know that his grandson, George William Gleason (changed name in 1878) was born in Mass. I have a copy of his death certificate which indicates George H Riblet as his father. We had no idea that he changed his name until my Mother discovered the court document. That is what has begun our search for the family we know nothing about. Thanks for your help. I will keep digging... 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.