Hello all, I am searching for the family roots of the GEROWS, who are my ancestors on my mother's side. I have data on my grandmother, Laura Helen GEROW, who was born in Crawford Co. in January of 1869, to John N. and K(or C)atherine PECK GEROW. In addition, John, who was born in PA in 1846, enlisted in the Union Army at Titusville at age 17. At some point John and Kate moved to Grand Valley in Warren Co., where they raised 11 children. About 1886, Laura married Josiah CLARK, and they eventually settled in Mars, Butler Co., PA, where they raised 3 daughters, Ethel, Ruth, and Althea. Ruth is my mother. Ironically, Josiah CLARK was killed in a construction accident in Hartstown, Crawford Co., in 1915 (obit in Butler Citizen April 19, 1915). I have found in the 1900 census the name of Isaac B. GEROW living on North Main St. in Cambridge Springs, Crawford Co. He was born Oct. 1829, and may be either the father or uncle of John. This is because one of John's sons was named Isaac B(loomfield) GEROW. I am leaning to the belief that Crawford may be the birthplace of John GEROW, and possibly of Kate PECK as well. If this stirs any memories among the readers of PACRAWFO-L, I would appreciate hearing from them. Also, I wonder whether back issues of the county newspapers are available for study. I understand that the Meadville Public Library has housed them for the Historical Society. Thanks for the chance to query, Carl Sherrick sherrick@princeton.edu