Posted on: Sangamon County, Il Query Forum Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Sangamon?read=1590 Surname: Gately, Behm, Pitarra ------------------------- Are we related? My maiden name is Gately:father,James, mother Theresa. My husband last name is BEHM, but we understand family shortend it from BOEHM (German} spelling. The Gately's are from England, N.J. and Md. Let me know if you think there is a link.