This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: j_d_arment Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.berks/9867.2.1.9.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believ Benjamin Sr was raised in Chester Co, around Barneston or near the border of Berks and Chester. as early as 1838, he may have been the one in Lancaster. Im guessing it was either Chester r Lancaster he was married in. I have no clue what denomination he was affiliated with, but he was raised most likely Episcopal, but then either remained that, or converted to either Lutheranism or Catholicism. My guess is he was Lutheran or Episcopalian. With ne info, I can probably find it better in one of three counties. Lutherans kpt alot of records, the Episcopalians almost a much and the Catholics not nearly. But I hope I can find something, then I can verify what Mary's last name really was. Could be Norton instead of Horton, which would account for David N's middle name in the 1860 census. Alot to think about. Just hope I'm lucky in finding the marriage record. I'm thinking Lancaster or Chester Co, since the family moved to Reaading later after they had children. 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.