This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12124.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The 1855 census of Gates shows a large family for Seth and Jane Hart. In that, it states that Seth was born in Schenectady County, and is 43 (born about 1812). He has lived there for 28 years (i.e. came in about 1827). She is listed as being 33 (i.e., born about 1822), in Canada, and being in Gates for 23 years (i.e. 1833). They have a 15 year old daughter, Nancy, born in Monroe County. They are not listed in the 1818-1850 newspapers. The Seth Hart family appears in Gates in the 1840 census, but church records are lacking that early, and the state of NY did not keep BMD records officially until 1881. 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.