This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jjwaugh Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.waugh/838.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did a quick lookup. AMos appears in the 1840 census in Mercer Co Pa and then in 1850 and 1860 is in nearby Pulaski , Laurence Co Pa. The earliest Waugh in the area appears to be James who had a land patent about 1798. Amos and his (brother?) William had a store. See the local history: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/lawrence/1877/pulaski.htm Hope this helps Joanna 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.