This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aurina Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21521.4.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: my grandfather was taken , along with the younger siblings,by the soc for prevention of cruelty to children, when the father abandoned them, and the 16 yr (oldest sister)wed and moved out. their mother had to work, was not home, the children were taken. then she had to pay board to the orphanage. 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.