This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sdbutkie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9960.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you know the church your ancestors attended, you can try that route. One of the churches I contacted in Shamokin had records from 1870. Another one said their early records were accidently discarded when they did some work on the church/rectory. So it's hit and miss. Good luck. Steve 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.