Others, I'm sure will have more info than I do. But the Lancaster History.org (historical society) next to Buchanan's Wheatland has an extensive library and knowledgeable staff. I've done a quick check of their library online and there is a Baker family file. They are closed on Mondays and it is a $5 fee to use their library plus a quarter for each copy. Personally, I would make that one of my first stops. I haven't personally been to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, although I have to go. I checked their online library and they also have Baker family genealogy. I'm told they have info that pertains to non-Mennonites as well so you may want to check it out. The library in Lititz is further away but they also have a small dedicated genealogy room. I haven't seen much at the City library but since parking can be sometimes difficult and others are closer to me, I don't go there often. I haven't been to the Courthouse, but through email everyone has been super nice. Likewise, I've worked with someone at Trinity for something and found them equally helpful. There are several hotels within a short driving distance from those places. I see an Isaac Baker selling property in Manheim in 1839. Is this yours? Have you searched the Lancaster Examiner and Herald? On 3/22/2011 5:07 PM, Penny Fuller wrote: > I would appreciate some advice re: conducting on-site research in Lancaster > City. I have exhausted internet resources and will make the trip in late May. > Records of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are of interest to me. I'm trying > to determine the parents of my G-grandfather Isaac C. Baker born in Leacock or > Lampeter Twp. in 1828 I know that he was married in Holy Trinity in 1850 to > Elizabeth Graelich/Groelich, by Rev. J. Baker. I'm hoping Isaac's parents' > names are recorded in church records. Are there other resources I might try at > the public library in Lancaster? Are Courthouse records easily accessed? Can > anyone recommend a day of the week that is best for genealogy visits? Are > overnight accommodations in reasonable proximity to the Courthouse, library, > etc.? Thanks for sharing your firsthand experience with me. > > > Penny > > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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: 9.0.894 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3522 - Release Date: 03/22/11 02:34:00 >