This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmyoung365 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/15073.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Unfortunately, "The Barrens" isn't really a clue to the location in York County. It merely refers to unoccupied or unforested land and might refer to anyplace in York County. Joan 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.