This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xg.2ADI/2557.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Brinkerhoff house is wonderful isn't it. I am able to come to Springfield a couple of times a year and at least drive by the house; have also visited several times. A couple of years ago I was able to come down to help with the holiday decorating. My father visited the house as a boy with his mother. I will probably contact someone with the house foundation in the next few days. My big reason for wanting to contact descendents of some of the other brothers is to see if any of them have further information on the parents of the brothers. The Springfield Brinkerhoffs were 5 of seven brothers that grew up in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Overall I have lots of information on my Brinkerhoff line but am a bit sparse on the parents of the brothers. Thank you for your replies and keep enjoying the house! Anne in Aurora IL