Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara/236 Surname: TRIER ------------------------- I have received information that my deceased gr grandfather on my father's maternal side, John Jacob TRIER, was b in Buffalo, NY 2 July, 1838. After much searching, I have come to the conclusion that instead of Buffalo, NY, Erie Co. He was either b or lived in Niagara County until he left for IA to marry his bride, Mary Lorena AMES, who was from Ausable, NY. I am positive of the spelling of his last name because my father, Robert TRIER Coonley , was names after his mother, who's maiden name was TRIER. Any help would be appreciated. Seems as though I can only get so far with this name & no further. Would be interested in John's parents as well...but guess I am dreaming. Have found that he could very well be on records as Jacob TRIER because many Germans dropped the first name (usually they were named after saints) & took on their middle names. I would appreciate any information which anyone could come up with!!! Best Regards, Jennifer Coonley-LaBonte' in AZ