Ed, The only MUFFENBIER family in the book is: John and Anna Marie MUFFENBIER John MUFFENBIER was born near Odessa, Russia in 1862. He came to the United States through New York in 1892. He worked in various places, and then went to Aberdeen, SD., where he had relatives. There he married Anna Marie BACKEMEIER in 1894. Anna Marie BACKEMEIER was born in 1870. She came to the United States from Russia by way of Canada. Two children, Gunda and Jack were born to John and Marie while living in Aberdeen. In 1901, they moved to North Dakota, homesteading in McHenry County. A son, John was born while living there. In 1906 they moved to Reno Valley in Pierce County. Children Mike, Lena, Elizabeth, Mary Gertrude and Valentine were born there. John Muffenbier passed away in 1935 and Anna Marie in 1962. Gunda, Jack, John and Lena have all passed away. Taken from A Century of Area History, Pierce County and Rugby, North Dakota 1886 - 1986, page 150. There is a picture also, if you want a photocopy. ========================================================= Family #2 All I have for BURNS is: Howard BURNS, son of Harry C and Lorraine Moat BURNS. If you want this information I will send it to you. ========================================================== Family #3 (same as #2) If I can help further, please let me know. Jeanne