This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bernotas, Bendick,Matchus Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.vermilion/7465/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pamela,I just saw your post so a quick answer is that there could be a tie to Bernotas if Anna is the sister of Joseph Bernotas. My connection to Bernotas is through Stella (wife of Joe) who is the sister of my grandmother Bendick. I do not have any information on Surgis. If I can be of any help email me.