This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FamilyHart Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.york/15073.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually the Barrens area is the valley area around Baren's Church in Warrington and Washington Townships. It's near where the two townships come together in a point south and east of Franklintown. Barren's Church is now call Salem Union on the current maps of York County. The Church is situated in the center of Barren's Valley, or just simple the Barrens area. 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.