This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DeeDavidson97 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21547.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi In the 1840's there would not have been any sort of adoption record, the best you would find is in a family bible, even birth and deaths were not recorded til much later. 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.