In a message dated 05/08/2001 3:14:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Genzen1@webtv.net writes: << Does anyone now where the name FEARON originated ? AND/OR was there a FEARON family in PA in or near Centre Co.? >> Hi Paul Yes, there was a FEARON family in Bellefonte, Pa. From Centre Co. Mriarrages 1800 - 1850: 6/17/1829 ~ William MANN, of Bellefonte and Beulah FEARON of Bald Eagle married by Rev. James LINN Ref. Source: PATTEE Library at Penn State University 6/19/1835 ~ William FEARON of Bald Eagle, and Elizabeth BECHDEL of Howard Twp. Married by Rev. N.J. MITCHELL Ref. Source: Centre Democrat 6/24 and Spangler Coll: 128:9 Marriages 1851 - 1873: 12/24/1864 ~ John JORDAN and Katie E. FEARON (no residence listed) Ref. Source: St. John's Reformed Church, Boalsburg (transcriptions in Spangler Coll.) Dec. 28, 1871 ~ Joseph B. FEARON of Beech Creek, Clinton Co. and Ellie DEVLING of Beech Creek, Clinton Co. Married by Elder W. A. RIDGE and Bellefonte Republican 1/10 Hope this helps! Jean : )