Okay, I'm not usually so dense when it comes to figuring out computer things, but I'm confused by the Lancaster Deeds site. It says to use SearchDocs to get the info to plug into the E-Reader but that doesn't seem to go as far back as I need. Do I have to page through everything or is there a way for me to search for a name and get the info for the film reader? Thanks. On 10/30/2010 7:05 PM, Maria Campbell wrote: > I looked at 1840& 1850 census records, and I'm thinking the surname is possibly Benedict, rather than Benicks. In 1850 one listing has it spelled Benetick. All I can say, is be really open to all kinds of creative spellings. If you have access to tax records for Lancaster city, they might help, although it is a little harder to find them this late. If you are desperate, you could try going through the Grantor (seller) deed index: > > http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~paslchs/LandindexBem.html > > Lancaster County deeds are viewable on-line using the E-FILM READER here: > > http://www.lancasterdeeds.com/lanco_rod/cwp/view.asp?a=662&Q=582879&lanco_rodNav=| > > I can send instructions for using it if you can't get it to work. Lancaster deeds include "Releases" in which the heirs sign off on a piece of property. It is a great way to find maiden names or married names of women. > > > On Oct 30, 2010, at 9:30 AM, Alissa wrote: > >> Thanks, Maria!! >> >> I just found the maiden name for my husband's 3rd great grandmother. >> Unfortunately, I can't find any more info on her. >> >> Anyone else have a BENICKS in their tree? >> >> On 10/29/2010 11:39 PM, Maria Campbell wrote: >>> Wed., June 5, 1844 Lancaster Examiner& Herald, Marriages, p. 3: >>> >>> LANDIS-ZIEGLER.-On the 30th ult., by the Rev. T. M. Boggs, Mr. Michael B. LANDIS, of Landisville, to Barbara [ZIEGLER], daughter of Jacob ZIEGLER, Esq., of East Donegal. >>> >>> HOFFMAN-BENICKS.-On Monday the 27th ult., by Alderman P. Reitzel, Mr. Augustus HOFFMAN, to Miss Minah BENICKS, all of this city. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PALANCAS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.864 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3228 - Release Date: 10/30/10 14:34:00 >