This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMurray99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.indiana/6265.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found your earlier posting on the Pruner board where you mention that Bert was sent to an orphanage after his mother was killed. Could the Pruner name be one that Bert acquired after being adopted? Could he have been born with a different surname? William, Sadie and Bert do not seem to show up in the 1880 census anywhere. I guess that they could have missed out on the count. It wouldn't be the first time that I have had this same problem. 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.