First, I know none of the PCZ people at all. However, if there are persone interested in knowing more about the building of the CANAL--I recommend a marvelous book on this subject-- It is The Path Between the Seas by David McCULLOUGH. 1977.Published by Simon and Schuster.ISBN0-671-22563-4. This book is such a good read-especially if one likes history to some extent-that I read it twice and just won't part with it. One of the fascinating aspects was the MEDICAL story, combating the malaria and mosquitos and sanitation. DR. GOETHALS was the head physician and I had learned about him in high-school biology when we studied about disease- transmission. Great book. For those who knew people there, the book gives marvelous insight into what made this all possible. Charlotte J.Sheldon On Aug 7, 2008, at 9:39 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lamontewoods Surnames: Northrop/Northrup, Kennedy, Gouglin, Beakley, Merritt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/ localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9593.1.1.2/ mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is a "catch up" on this old post: I found great information regarding the Merritts, plus information on DeLamont's wife, who it turns out was a NY Bleakley. The Northrop group and the Bleakley group had multiple members who lived/worked at the Panama Canal Zone. I also found a web page posted by the son of Ralph Merritt. He posted a wonderful diary his father kept during WWII, including a stop at PCZ and a visit with "Andrew and the Bleakley boys". Thanks again to everyone who assisted me in this treasure hunt. 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NYDUTCHE- request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message