Bob.. This assumes you meant "Philadelphia" County rather than "Pennsylvania" County. I think what your failing to take into account is the fact that in 1748 Montgomery County did not exist. The area that later became Montgomery County Pennsylvania was within Philadelphia County in 1748. This continued to be true for another 35-36 years. The area finally became Montgomery County in 1784. So at the time he lived there is WAS Philadelphia County. It is NOW Montgomery County. So you might find it either way. Phil ([email protected]) For Ruch/Rugh Family Genealogy, great links, & just plain fun... visit: http://home.earthlink.net/~pknox/