This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: liketobeinmaine Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.northumberland/9978.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bill. One way to fill in the gaps when there are no birth records, or death is to start looking in church archives.If they were Lutheran Reformed, German Reformed or Evangelical you can look in the Reformed and Evangelical Historical Archives Society in Lancaster Pa. If other denominations the Family Resource Guide for Genealogy, ,( a large book at most libraries)It has a listing for all the denominations in the U.S. and where their archives are located at. Some records go back to 1700s. Also look on the USGen Pa. Web site for the county you are looking for.I have come across many church records on these sites. Carrie 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.