This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: florence300 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.allegany/9843.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the information. I also know there was a doctor Hartshorn in Alfred at that time and a wealthy family in Hornell, NY. So it is hard to say who his father was. I do not feel the woman who dropped him off and left probably came from very far. A real mystery to our family. 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.