Hi List, I have been looking for the Nurmi name for Sanna in Finland and have finally decided to ask the list for help. Father : Aappo Nurmi, born 9.1.1867, died 10 - 2- 1914, Hancock, MI. Mother : Maria Sofia Nurmi, born 1-2-1881, died 11 - 20 -1913, Hancock, MI. Son : (only child) Aappo Nurmi Jr., born 8 - 24 - 1905....... The above people came here from Finland , they both died leaving Aappo an orphan when he was 9 years old.I have talked to the Gloria Dae church and they have a burial record for Aappo Sr. but it reveals nothing on where the child went. I have been looking through the 1920 census, he would be about 15 then to see if i can see step-son or cousin etc.entered in any Junttonen families on the census. He traveled here with the Junttonen's on the ship from Finland in 1908. Some of thier first names are Juho (John), Martta and Herman. Using the soundex on the 1920 census and a varitey of Junttonen spellings , there are ALOT of them ! The task is daunting to look at every entry. To those of you who subscribe to the census, i ask that as you look through the pages to keep an eye out for this child. He may be under Abel, Abram or Abraham etc. I am not 100% sure the Junttonen's took him in but it is a good bet. He is not on the SSDI index. If you know any Junttonen's , please ask "nicely" if they know of this event. There are also Nurmi names on the census, may be misspelled Nermi or Niemi which there are many. If you spot anything on the census, write down what page, ED# and county. I appreciate any help with this mystery. Alicia