This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: khines1166 Surnames: Bendel Michael Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.mason/4438.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think Frederick will turn out to be correct. This marriage record fits well with the subsequent census records. I have to agree, some obits here would be really nice. http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymason/bk7groom.html 21 March 1855 Frederick Bendel Catharine Michael Herewith I certify that on the 21st of March 1855 I joined in marriage Frederick Bendel with Catharine Michael according to law. Signed: Peter Anthes Mason County had some of the earliest newspapers in the state. You can find info on those microfilms here: http://www.kygenweb.net/ukfilm/index.html 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.