This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: frostfreedet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5049.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No one is obliged to respond to your query. Someone who knows the answer may see your query in a few months or a few years. You could go to the area yourself and ask around, and learn something more meaningful than expecting others to get the answer for you. Bear in mind that people who act crabby or resentful -- while asking favors -- may discourage someone else's desire to be helpful. Good hunting, Jade 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.