For 45 years Pennsylvania settlers opposed Connecticut settlers in the northern half of what is now Pennsylvania. A brief summary of the controversy over land claims 1754-1799 is found at http://www.bartleby.com/65/wy/WyomVal.html Nelson R. Sulouff ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ----- Original Message ----- From: Purrysburg2@aol.com To: PANORTHU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 10:00 PM Subject: [PANORTHU-L] Northumberland County, PA Formation There is also a connection between Northumberland Co., PA and the state of Connecticut in their early records. Perhaps other listers can elaborate on this connection. Thanks, Elida in SC