----- Original Message ----- From: Marg Deans Hi, My name is Marg Deans and I'm the volunteer co-ordinator of our local archives here in Paris, Ontario. I'm researching the Mitchell family. Charles Mitchel and his wife, Betsey Drake, came to Paris about 1840. Betsey was born in LeRoy NY and they were married in LeRoy in 1836. They were both born in 1806. (birthplace of Charles, unknown expect US and family had numerous ties with NY. Charles MAY have been born in Tioga, NY) Charles had a brother Hiram Mitchel (yes, only one "L" in Mitchel) who lived in Ionia, Michigan. I am hoping to locate an obituary for Hiram, hoping that it will contain a reference to his parents. Charles was a wagon and carriage maker - very successful - and built one of our famous cobblestone houses. There was also another brother, James E. Mitchel who also lived in Paris - but unfortunately neither obituaries referenced their parents. Any help you could provide would be very much appreciated. Please let me know if there are any costs involved. By the way, couldn't help but notice a similarity between our towns - a river goes through the centre of Paris - the Grand River. Best regards, Marg