This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Carmelink Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.putnam/2341.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You might try searching the local newspaper images at the Mahopac Public Library site. The Putnam County Courier for 1870 is at: http://www.localarchives.org/mahopac/Courier_Years_1870s.aspx Good hunting, MIke 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.