This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27029.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are there any clues in the death certificate or marriage license? You may need to expand your search waaaay north of here. If the "may have worked in mining" clue is valid, the conclusion you can draw is either copper mining in the UP of Michigan or salt mining in Detroit. SW Michigan is basically black prairie soil and sand. WHL 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.