I don't know if the copper mines in Michigan are related to Kerry and Beara, but my thinking is that possible ancestors might be in this cemetery? And, if so, maybe the genealogical society he mentions, can help you with research. Kathleen~CT. _South Bend Tribune: Group buys old cemetery_ (http://about:blank) _http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100913/News01/100919705/_ (http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100913/News01/100919705/)