This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mysterywisconsin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.saintlawrence/15903.3.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: > Silas was originally from New York, as I'm sure you know (which of his sisters are you descended from) but he wanted to go West- so the family moved to Iowa. That's an interesting coincidence. My wife's Pratt connection was Samuel Pratt, who married a Rebecca, and they eventually moved to Iowa (Jackson County) with 3 daughters. While in New York, they lived in Moriah, Essex County from at least 1820 through 1850. 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.