In a message dated 09/20/2000 12:11:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, cupdegraff@cvinternet.net writes: << My gg-uncle's name was Girard Courter and he was a shoemaker. He was born in Blanchard, Liberty Township, Centre County, PA. He had daughters, one was Anna, I believe. Do you know anything about them? I believe a daughter may have been "postmistress" there at one time. Do you know anything about the history of Westport? >> Hi Carol My "Centre Co. Marriages book 1800 - 1850" lists: (I am not selling these books, just helping with info) 1833 April 15, 1833 ~ John FURLONG of Bellefonte, and Martha COURTER (no residence listed) married by Rev. Patrick LEAVY Ref. Source: Bellefonte Patriot 4/25 and Centre Democrat 4/20 In "Centre Co. Death Notices 1852 - 54 and 1893 - 1905": Courter, no first name listed, f 5d. parents Frank & Anna, born at Blanchard, d. Nov. 24, 1899 at Blanchard, cause of death unknown, buried at Blanchard I am forwarding your post to the Centre Co List group as someone may be able to give you more info on Westport and the family that you are researching. Hope this helps! Jean Corio Tampa, Fl