This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jster2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.carbon/3832.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know if this will help, but George Oppold (1829-1913) married Babet "Barbara" Satzenhoffer Dec. 12, 1854, marriage performed by Samuel L. Kellam, Esq., who I believe was the burgess of Mauch Chunk at the time (see the Mauch Chunk Gazette, edition of 12/21/1854, marriage notice). It appears Babet died between 1875 and the 1880 census. There are newspapers available on m-film at the Dimmick Memorial Library in Jim Thorpe from that period. It is something like a 50/50 chance there will be a short death notice for her. Women didn't get a lot of notice in those days There's a short gap in the newspaper record in the early 1880s, but I believe most - if not all - of 1883 is on film. According to the 1900 census, it was about 1883 when George married Magdalena. The marriage, if it appears, might mention her maiden name. The Dimmick does paid research and can be reached at (570) 325-2131. But it is best to have them do a wide search since you aren't sure when Babet / Barbara died. Sometimes the death notice didn't appear until weeks, or even months, after the death. Jack 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.