This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jrb65 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.niagara/3413.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would check the church records for his baptism or marriage. I would be willing to bet the answer would be there. I don't know what church but it would almost have to be one in Bergholz, St. Johnsburg, Walmore, Martinsville, or Gratwick. It would also have to be a Luthern church. 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.