This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PMSBunnies Surnames: chmura / hmura Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3465.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I may be incorrect, but I think the fire happened way before your father was born. My grandfather was born in 1916 in Monessen and lived in Ellsworth growing up, maybe the knew each other. Sounds like they may have graduated together, mine is Andy O HMURA, or CHMURA, his parents were John and Nellie Chmura. There were ac ouple brothers and sisters as well. Anyways,... The county clerks office should be able to get you the info. I know Westmoreland County has their vital statistics that go way back. you could also ask us to look for obits and stuff from the papers, would need the whole name though. 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.