This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LeslieNelson53 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3465.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you know your father's religion, that would help you narrow down your search for the church and perhaps the cemetery. Ellsworth is located near Bentleyville and Beallsville, so I would look in those communities. But it would probably be easier to you to find out where he is buried by obtaining his death certificate, which includes information about the disposition of the body (burial or cremation, cemetery, funeral home). Your father's birth certificate would not have been issued by a church in 1917; that has been the responsibility of the state government since 1906 and the certificate should still be on file with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Perhaps it was a baptism or christening record that was lost in the church fire? Good luck with your search. 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.