This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rtcouture Surnames: KAIPONEN, MOILANEN, COUTURE, CLOUTIER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.houghton/4929.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Daniel, The names you stated are not in my family tree; however, I have a friend on facebook...his name is Howard Wiitala and he resides in North Carolina. Also, my mom's best friend was Lulu Keranen; I understand that she is deceased. Lulu and my mom, also deceased, were from Atlantic Mine in copper country. I wish I had some info for you. Rosie 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.