Hi, Janet. I am not researching this family in particular, however, my 3rd Great Grandaunt married one of David's son's, William D. Eckert. I have David's obit, but unfortunately it does not mention his parents. If you would like me to send you a copy by email, let me know. I also have pictures of his and Elizabeth's headstones if you'd like those as well. The Milton library does have the local newspaper on microfilm. Your thought of there being a write-up on their 50th anniversary is a good one. I have a few anniversaries copied from the newspaper as well, so I know they covered such events. Just out of curiosity, are you tracing all of his descendants? If need be, I could help you out a bit with his son, William, and family if you are. Also, do you know where David and Elizabeth were in the 1830 and 1840 census records? You mention 1850, but if they were married in 1827 you may be able to find them in 1830 and 1840 in their own household. Perhaps a brother or the parents live close by if you can locate David in these records. I'll glance through my notes to see if there's anything else I have written down they may be of help. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: <JNWelty@aol.com> To: <PANORTHU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 9:59 PM Subject: [PANORTHU-L] David Eckert > Been looking for the parents of this guy so long. I'm grasping for anything > I can think of. He was in Northampton Co. when he married Elizabeth > Christman in 1827. The Northumberland Co. History says he was a native of > Northampton Co. By 1850 he was living in Milton, Northumberland Co. Any clues > anyone? > > Also, David and Elizabeth were married 50 years. Thought if I had any luck, > there might have been a party and it might have been written up in a Milton > Newspaper. Anyone know if they are microfilmed anyplace. Wrote to the > Milton Library, but haven't had any response. > > janet welty >