This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tomherson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5044.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kathleen, I'm not aware of any Bauer/Bower families in Tompkins County being related, at least at that time, to families in New York City. The Lansing Bauer/Bower family pretty much stayed in Tompkins and immediately surrounding counties, such as Cayuga County. 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.