This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rdpiet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16694.5.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One can not change were they came from or what transpired in the past........One can only change were they are going...I have encoutered this wall of secrecy in the past and will never understand why. P[ple react in various ways to things in the past. My dad's family has a history of profound secrecy over anything concerning Virginia/Vincenza...... 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.