This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MaryFreel Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.bay/4520.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The first mention I found of the Pake family wa in the 1907 city directory with Fred Pake in Mt. Forest Twp, Pinconning. In 1908 the listing is the same location with Fred, John, John, John listed. In 1910 John A is listed at 207 Joseph--perhaps a son? Anyhow I do have an obit for John Pake from the Pinconning Journal of27 Apr 1911. States he was born in England, came to Canada as a young man and then later to Mt. Forest Twp. I would be glad to send you the copy of the obit if you send your mailing address to sunbeamf@cris. com. 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.