This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaxWard44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.dutchess/9703.2.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Barbara, I'm not sure how official my source is but it probably pertains to you as well, given the location in Berkshire County and Hillsdale you mention: In the pension file for Chauncy Kelsey, who died in the Civil War and was from Alford, Berkshire County and was married by Justice of the Peace Jared Winslow of Hillsdale, Columbia County, Abigail Winslow was deposed. Abigail identified herself as a daughter in law of Jared Winslow, who died in the intervening years. Abigail says "That he as Justice of the Peace married many parties who came over the line to escape the publication of banns and formal notice". I will email you Abigail's scanned statement. Max 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.