This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dewey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BGB.2ACI/518.1 Message Board Post: I found who I think may be James and Amanda Dewey in the 1850 census for Spring Arbor, MI. July 24, 1850 Household 188 - page 26 of 27. I think the person who transcribed this is wrong with the last name. James Deroy 25 farmer NY Amanda " 20 NY no children are listed I also found a death record for Della Dewey d. 12 Mar 1878 age: 8 yrs cause: DIPHTHERIA parents: James A & Amanda Dewey.