This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ttorongo2788 Surnames: Merkel, Merkiel ,Smarzyanski Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.bay/1567.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also looking for information about Josepha Merkiel, I believe that she was my great grandmother. She was married to Johan Merkel who died in Gaylord MI in 1875. She had three children then, Mary, Frank( my grandfather) and Elizabeth. I believe she remarried in 1878 Anthonia Smarzyanicki and they had twin boys Powell and Francis, a daughter, Victoria, maybe Anna. They are listed in the 1880 census in Otsego County MI. My mother told me that they moved to Chicago, but I am not sure when. I have had a hard time finding information. The spelling of the last name is different every time I find it, 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.