Just some suggestions - >Where does one begin to search for information on births in the 1790's. >probably in Chester Co, possibly Lancaster or Montgomery? check the Census records - federal, state, city if available - look for deed to lands - probate records - tax record lists - church records - cemetery plots - >I am searching for any information I can find on my ggrandfather, Isaac >Mintz, who we believe was born in Pottstown in 1794. his parents should be in the 1790 C - check for father's name, you'll note how many of each age classification was in the house - you'll note where they were born, and maybe some more information - check the land records for any deeds - plat the land and hopefully find a family plot there; research all the names you find on each headstone, ... - check probate records - check tax rolls and militia rolls - check church records for births, marriages, deaths, baptisms, ... hoping this helps - anne-ology [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/8379/index.html