Hi Loni Many thanks for your replies. I have no idea which part of Portland, Oregon the NATIONs were in. I got the information from a Family Record Sheet which I can only presume came from a Family Bible as it was so detailed. Living in England I am very confused over Counties and Towns, etc. so have to rely on these mailings for help, which I must say I am indebted to kind people for the advice I have received. You mention a certificate number for Charles A. Where do I apply for this information, and any idea how much it costs? Just one other thing, I notice that you have an interest in Squire(s). Have you come across Dr Amos Squires in the New York area. A NATION girl married Dr Amos Squires in the Peekskill area. He was a prison physician. thanks again. Rosemary ----- Original Message ----- From: <oregon1853@netscape.net> To: <OREGON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 5:05 AM Subject: Re: [OREGON] 1875 Obituary - PORTLAND > >Portland is in Multnomah County > > > > > A slight correction if I may.. > > Portland is in 3 counties; Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas. The downtown area is Multnomah County. It would depend on what area of Portland that the NATION's resided in as to which county it is. > > The description of Multnomah County, from the Oregon State Archives, is as follows: > > Multnomah County was created on Dec 22, 1854.... The land was taken from the eastern portion of Washington County and the northern part of Clackamas County. The borders have remained relatively unchanged to the present. > > > > -- > Loretta "Loni" Parrett Welsh > Boring, Oregon, USA > > Researching: ASHPOLE, AUSTEN, COLE, EVEREST, MILLS, PARRO(E)TT, SQUIRE(S), SWAN, WALLS, & WICKENDEN from England > HAGEY, LIVENGOOD, & SHUCK from Germany & Switzerland > > I use Archive CD Books in my research. > http://archivecdbooks.org > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ > > >