This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ricknorthup Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.northup/380.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did remember one other parallel. My own ancestry includes a Thomas, who married a Gardner, (sometimes spelled Gardiner) who had a son, Gardner. Could be that line produced your Albert Gardiner Northup. Might be a good place to start. Here is a link for you... http://www.northupfamily.com/Genealogy/thomas-sarah.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.