This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjburdan Surnames: Keenan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9867.2.1.9/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would not discount the 1850 Census, Benjamin and Mary Kennan in Landaster simply because that census says they were born in Germany. The census takers were notrious for making errors. The 1860 and 1870 census records for the family indicated they were born in PA. Regarding the "Unknown" on you birth of death certificate, it might be the person reporting the information did not know. I don't know of any Berks County birth certificates issued in 1837. Was the birth record you have written at some time other than when your Benjamin was actually born? 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.