This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JEMERY7878 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25828/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My name is James Emery, I live in Kalamazoo, MI. Iam 42 yo I was born Feb, 27 1967. I posted here because Dorothy Doan was my grandmother, I found out a couple years ago that she lived about a half mile from me. I have never met her or my father David Doan. I finally got the courage to go see her, I called acouple times and got an answering machine. So I decided to stop by. I tried a couple times but she was not home. Later I found out that she had been in the hospital and passed away. I would like to meet my father before the same thing happens again. I have always wanted to meet him, for good or bad. I feel a part of me is missing by not knowing the other half of what makes me who I am. I have 3 boys that I am very proud of. At the very least I would like to get family medical history info. I am not getting any younger either. 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.