This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Louisa1860 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7224/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This affidavit was sworn by my g g grandmother, does anyone have an idea why? Margret Schmerbach bring duly sworn deposes and says: That she is the widow of Joseph Schmerbach deceased. That the paper here to annexed (missing) is the certificate of his naturalisation as a Citizen of the United States of America. The second paper anexed (missing) hereto is the certificate of Baptism of my son Joseph delivered to me by Augustinus Dansner the Catholic Priest perfenned the Baptismal service. He was born in this country and was subsequently sent to Germany. 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.