John Surratt in Canandaigua,NY

[HerbS]

The Webster house burned down in 1967,but those who saw the register said that they compared handwriting samples of John Surratt and reaced a conclusion that it was Surratt's! St.Mary's Church was directly across the street from Surratt's room at the hotel.We do have to remember that Surratt was a devote Catholic and was in the priesthood in his early life!Thus,he did take the risk and go to Easter Mass.My question has always been,why Canandaigua from Elmiria? Well,Rochester is close by and an easy escape to Canada by boat!The entire Finger Lakes area was loaded with Copperheads,who could have given Surratt support[Knights of the Golden Circle]!Thanks for your opinion Roger,and I will continue to dig up more evidence!