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.