This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: donw1969 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.niagara/3158.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bob: NY state did not require records to be kept for that time period. The information had to come from church records or a local newspaper. If it was a newspaper your local library may be able to order a microfilm from the NY State Library for you. Below is a link. http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/nysnp/ Best way to obtain church records other than locally is from your nearest FHC. Both sources may or maynot have his parents information. At least you have a starting place with the date and location information. Don 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.