This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DougTrace Surnames: DRES, TRES, TRACE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.trace/71.1.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the 1820 census of New Hanover Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa. there are four "TRACES' " Michael and Peter(page 138), Abraham(page 137) and Conrad(page 135). Michael TRACE is believed to be the son of a Conrad Dres(of German decent and when pronounced it could sound like Drace or Trace, depending on what region of Germany he was from). The two Conrad TRACES' I mentioned earlier, one mentioned above was in records from September 27, 1746 to 1790 mostly in Longswap Twp., Berks Co., Pa. he is in records as DRES, DRESS, And TRESS. The second one I don't have at my immediate disposal but, I have him. As for your Conrad TRACE he could be the son of Michael or the son of another TRACE. I'd like to point out that the above Conrad(Longswamp Twp.)had five boys and one girl. Only one of the sons died the same year as the above Conrad. And majority of his decendants went to Crawford Co., Pa. in 1803/4. I also would like to mention this line of TRACES' started as DRES/DRESS to TRES/TRESS to TRACE by 1790! The only reason I have this info on this line in a pedigree is, my line has alot of the same first names(ie: John, George, Jacob, etc.). Sincerely, Doug TRACE 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.