List - I am interested in obtaining copies of several deeds (1870-1895?) at the Register of Deeds Office in St. Joseph, MI. I've been in contact with their office, but they have advised me it could take three to six months (maybe longer?). Do you know of individuals in the area who may be available to help with my search? Naturally, I expect to reimburse associated costs and compensate a little extra for their time. Thank you.

It's been awhile, but I remember some folks were interested in the Lushbaugh families in Berrien County. Just found these on the 1840 census (Bertrand Twp, Berrien Co, Michigan): Henry Lushbaugh (1-2-0-0-0-0-1 and 1-0-2-0-0-1-0) John Lushbaugh (0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1 and 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-1) Henry and John were listed on consecutive rows of the census form (source: Ancestry on-line census images). PS - The strings of numbers indicate how many free white males and females of particular age-ranges were in the household, include the named head of the house. For example, the 1-2-0-0-0-1 above means ... one male, under the age of 5; two males, from 5 to under 10 years old; no males, from 10 to under 15 years old; no males, from 15 to under 20 years old; no males, from 20 to under 30 years old; no males, from 30 to under 40 years old; one male, from 40 to under 50 years old (head of the house). These age-range categories can continue up to ... # of males/females, from 90 to under 100 years old; and # of males/females, from 100 years old and upwards. Steve Germinder (researching Germinder/Geminder, Swem, Jackson, Lee)