This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elmer, Kellogg, Race Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4311 Message Board Post: Looking for any one with family ties to Lewis Elmer and his wife Jane Henderson. Lewis Elmer lived in Grand Rapids and died there in 1913 as did his wife also 1913. both are buried at the Oak Hill cemetery. I have found the Obituary for Lewis Elmer in the Grand Papids pager Jan. 29, 1913 "Lewis Elmer The death of Lewis Elmer, 84 years old, at his home, 1064 Terace Ave. removes from the City one of the oldest stonemasons residing here. Mr. Elmer was a resident of Grand Rapids many years, and worked on a large number of the Local landmarks. A widow, six daughters and three sons survive. The funeral is to be held Thursday afternoon at 2 O'clock from the residence folowed by burial in Oakhill cemetery." Well now I know there were six daughter and three son. My g-g greatmother was one. WHO were the rest??? I know there was a Robert Elmer who m. a Lillie M.---and lived in G.R. My g.g. was Almeda Elmer b. Feb. 1869 m. Edward James Race. and lived in G.R. when Edward Race died in 1905 she remarried a William Kellogg in 1908 also in G.R. What happen to her. The names of the other children I don't have but would love too. any help would be most welcome. Donna