This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dj3aj2cj1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.saintlawrence/16513.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not sure when exactly they were is business, but I found this which might help you a little bit: Courier Freeman Potsdam, New York Thursday Ocotober 1, 1874 AWARD OF PREMIUMS OF THE RAQUETTE VALLEY AND ST. REGIS VALLEY AGRICULTURE SOCIETY AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL FAIR HELD IN THE VILLAGE OF POTSDAM SEPT. 22, 23, 24 AND 25, 1874 Class 17 - Painting - Drawing - Fancy Work (it then lists a lot of names one being) collection of photographs N. L. Sloan.....4 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.