This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GeMorrc Surnames: Doornbos , Dornbos , Morrissey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8628.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No direct match but here is info on the name: June 5, 1917 WWI draft registration Grand Rapids "Joseph J. DOORNBOS" married, living at 243 Straight Street Grand Rapids born 21 Apr 1892 in Grand Rapids, Michigan ***6 Jan. 1920 Census Michigan > Kent County > City of Grand Rapids > Ward 2 > ED 66 Sheet 3B renting #321 Finney Street SW Joseph "Dornbos" age 27 Michigan; father born Netherlands Mother Germany "Machinist" "Noel Lighting ____ Co." Catherine age 22 ***14 Apr 1930 Census Michigan> Kent County > Grand Rapids City > Ward 2 > ED 54 Sheet 23A #345 Finney Street SW Joseph (Sr.) age 28 laborer "Varnish Co." parents born Netherlands; Katherine age 28 (should be 31 by other records); Joseph Jr. age 9; lodger Peter DeRuyter age 68 widower born Michigan to Netherlands parents. same page has a Benjamin Doornbos age 40. NOT positive this is Catherine Morrissey but very good match. ***Joseph DOORNBOS, Jr. (July 14, 1921 Michigan- Jan. 29, 1975); I believe his mother was Catherine MORRISSEY (10/28/1899- Feb. 1985). I had tracked her parents & siblings but now believe she is no relation of mine. Good Luck. Gerard Morrisey. 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.