This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8179.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. What is the father's name on the death cert.?? What was his DOB, and place of birth. Now match up the census records for Charles; checking the place of birth. Look carefully to see if the father lives nearby.