To Jean (Wieland) Bails, We may not have any matches, but here are a few possible people. For Van der Wal: Imke Johannes Van der Wal b. 1795 d. 11 Nov. 1879 in Oosterlittens, Friesland, Netherlands. She was married to Willem Sytses Koopmans b. 27 Dec. 1794 d. 13 Dec. 1859. They had 14 children. My g'grandfather was her son and named Johannes Willems Koopmans b. 1832 in Oosterlittens Netherlands, and d. 22 Feb. 1910 in Fremont, Newaygo Co. MI. Her father was Johannes Klazes Van der Wal, died in 1828. For Carpenter: Elmer G. Carpenter (my grandfather) b. 24 Jun 1874 in Byron Center Kent Co. MI, d. 19 Apr 1946 in Grand Rapids. Married Laura Sowden and had 2 children, Ilah Mae Carpenter and Floyd Carpenter. Elmer's father was James Jefferson Carpenter b. 5 Jun 1844 in Seneca, NY d.15 Dec. 1914 in Byron Center, Kent Co. MI. Elmer's brothers were Ernest, Arthur, Vernon and Orie. Any connections? Elizabeth (Koopman) Herb