This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.houghton/854.926.3.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I really don't think that there was much of a difference. The only time may be was a person was deemed feeble minded which was not on his. I am not really sure what type of resources are availabe in the places you need. I would ask on the county where this took place in Michigan , someone may be able to give you some local sources. alicia