This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Louisa1860 Surnames: Schmerbach Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.westchester/7216.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks, but no thanks, what a pleasant surprise. I am wondering now if this horrific assault was the reason why he may have wished to remain "anonymous" as his family does not appear in any Census, only the name of his widow appeared in the 1870 Census. The article doesn't give a clue about the month or the year, Joseph jun was born in March 16, 1856, I wonder if "Dad" was in prison then? Is there an archive in NY that I can contact to find out more about the trial against Joseph Schmerbach? I would be very grateful if you could email me the article. Thank you once again for your help. Best wishes Gabriele 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.