Linda, Did a quick check of the 1850 Michigan Federal Census, Bruce Twp., Maccomb Co. , dated 2nd day of Aug. and found: 200 - 201 Emerson, Clement 34 m farmer 1500 (value) NY " Fandacy 26 f " " Masetta (?) 11 f " " Mary J. 8 f " " Lydia 5 f MI " Ann 2 f " Emerson William 23 m farmer Canada The 1860 Mich. census also listed Clement and family with Masette (?) the only one not listed . I thought I'd check the marriage index between 1850-1860 for Marsette, but our index doesn't start until 1867. So.... couldn't help there. Hope this helps a little. Ethel