In a message dated 97-07-13 05:36:41 EDT, you write: << My Great Grandfather John J. KEMP is a perplexing problem. His death certificate says he was born in Dunkerque, France on 18 Aug 1830 - the son of John C. KEMP and Jane ? However, all the census records say Alsace Lorraine. >> Could Alsace be a step mother, or the death certificate could have a step mother listed instead? DawnChere