Shirley,
Birth and marriage records were not kept in PA until 1885 or so. The
only place you are going to find these kinds of records are going to be
at a church. So that is where you need to begin as well as making sure
that you have done all of your census records for each of the years.
Bridgewater Twp, was formed in 1805 while still a part of Luzerne Co,
PA. Today is it located in Susquehanna Co, PA and forms the area all
around Montrose, PA which is the county seat.
You need to become familiar with the county formations for PA. Luzerne
Co was form in 1786 from Northumberland Co.
Susquehanna Co was formed from Luzerne in 1810. However, if you look at
a PA map you will note that there are two other counties in between
Luzerne and Susquehanna. So there was other activity that could affect
your families locations.
Wyoming Co was formed in 1842 from Luzerne and Lackawana Co was formed
from Luzerne in 1878. Bradford Co was formed in 1810 from Luzerne and
Lycoming Cos and Wayne Co was formed in 1798 from Northampton Co, PA.
So it appears that Susquehanna Co was formed and left alone.
If you live near a Family History Center, I would go over there and ask
for help in determining what film you could order to look at for both
Luzerne and Susquehanna cos. You may find the LDS has filmed some
church records that will help you. You also want to look at Deeds and
Wills. Deeds are very important, although many people ignore them until
they become aware of their wonderful family information.
I hope this helps you. meg
shirley sanders wrote:
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Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 07:47:27 -0500
Subject: Looking for the surname of Saunders
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I am hoping that I have subscribed to this list.
Have not seen any other posts.
Can any one tell me where Bridgewater Twp,
Luzerne, Pa is. Have checked my road atlas.
Found Luzerne Mines. That was all.
Looking for a birth record for
Elizabeth L Saunders born 16 March 1810.
Bridgewater Twp, Luzerne, Pa.
Her father was Lyman Saunders.
Also a marriage record for Lyman Saunders and
Betsy Bagley in 1806 in Brooklyn, Sesquehanna, Pa.
Lyman's father was Joshua Saunders.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Shirley Sanders