Hey, I noticed you're looking for Ezra Reed stuff, and I couldn't tell you where, but I am certain -- while researching Kent County historical resources -- that I read a newspaper article about two descendants of Ezra Reed who are compiling information on the family's role in the area. You might want to try a periodicals search at the library or ask one of the local history librarians find you. It must have been in one of the Grand Rapids papers. I believe it was two female descendants who were doing the work. Also, could this be the same Ezra Reed? http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/queries7b.html REED/LAWRENCE: Seeking information on Ezra REED s/o Elijah Reed & Esther BATES, born in Danube, Herkimer Cty, NY 3 Mar 1800. Ezra married Catherine Lawrence d/o John Lawrence and Elesabeth MILLER in Oppenheim, Montgomery Cty, NY on 8 Feb 1824. Other members of Reed family found in Herkimer Cty include: Porter Reed and wife Polly DELONG, and Lewis Reed with wife Hannah RANDALL and children. I would be interested in exchanging information on these families and finding out more about their lives while in Herkimer & Montgomery Counties before removing to Michigan. Thanks. Kathy Ainsworth. aquilla@wingsbbs.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikent/cemeteries/grandrapids/fulton/dar/r.html According to our Fulton Street Cemetery transcription, Ezra Reed was born Mar. 3, 1800 and died June 17, 1888. Good luck. ~jen ===== Jennifer Godwin jengod@yahoo.com | 3233635279@mobile.att.net "Sell your dollars because America will be finished soon!" (Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards� http://movies.yahoo.com/