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/15073.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Don- While the Gazetteer does mention Barren Hill School (Shrewsbury Twp.), Barrens School in Washington Twp. the gazetteer also states that: "There are reference to the Barrens in York Twp. 1753-1775. A term used for unoccupied or unforested land. In YCLP (York County Land Papers)there are found many other references throughout the county. References found in the twps. of Lower Chanceford, Chanceford, Peach Bottom, Hopewell and parts of Windsor in York Co. (Hazard Vol II, pgs. 21-22)." These references are especially found around the time of the Revolution and are throughout the county for that period. 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.