This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vdemare1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.nemaha/467/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OTIS was born N.Y. 1820, lived in MICH & moved his family to NEMAHA CO KANSAS abt 1854.He lived in CAPIOMA & is found there on the 1860 census. He bought acreage there in 1864 & filed 1868. He is not found afterwards until he returns to MICH & dies there in 1894.A family member wrote in 1900 that OTIS was a CAPT. in the HOME GUARDS.Is there any place to look up those who served in the home guards? Any info on him or leads that may help will be grately appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.