This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LindaJBergan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.houghton/2437.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many of the Finns who came to Minnesota first came to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan but to my knowledge Anders and Eva did not unless he did initially and quickly moved on because they were in Otter Tail County, MN in 1884 when their daughter Anna was born. It isn't something I've heard in the family but I do know my other side did spend many years on the Keweenaw Peninsula. 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.