Hello List, Thanks to Luann for submitting that URL concerning the 1839 Statutes at Large. The one item that really stands out is this Resolution to allow a name change. This bit of information may help to crumble someone's brick wall. _http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/1pa/xmisc/1839laws.txt_ (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/1pa/xmisc/1839laws.txt) Resolution to allow a name change. RESOLUTIONS R 5. Resolution authorizing MARY DONALD to change her name to MARY CONNELLY. That Mary Donald of the county of Westmoreland, is authorized to change her name to Mary Connelly. 9 Feb 1839. Don Wilt