I am looking for a birth record for Clare M. Waltz, supposedly born around 1887-88--either in Wilmore, Cambria County, or Altoona, Blair County. Also looking for a death record for her in Cresson, Cambria County--sometime between 1900 and 1910. Father was John G. Waltz; mother was Margaret (McGovern) Waltz. Family stories always said that Clare was the firstborn child of John G. and his second "wife" (unknown name)--after he deserted his first wife, Margaret and family. However, through the help of an Internet friend, I have found this family in the 1900 census, living in Cresson, Cambria County--listing Clare M. as the firstborn child of John G. & Margaret. In the 1910 census, the family is still living there, but Clare M. is not listed--and Margaret reports that she had another child that had died. Does anyone have any record books listing births and deaths in these areas? If so, I would really appreciate a look-up. Thanks! Linda Linda Braund (Pittsburgh) Researching these surnames: Braund, Eichenlaub, Gartner, Karl, Mang, McGovern, Meier, Schad, Thoma, Waltz Gartner Genealogy Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/gartner.htm Waltz Genealogy Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/waltz.htm Chest Springs Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/chest_springs_borough.htm Riedseltz Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gartner/Riedseltzhome.htm