This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mikeledo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.carbon/3822.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If this was my family I would use the 1850- 1880 census records to see the approximate year Maria was born. I would also check nearby Dotter families to see if they had a daughter Maria about that age. After you get a few possibles, check wills. I would also be walking down cemeteries in Chestnut Hill. 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.