My great great grandfather John Caldwell from Ireland died in Big Rapids on 24 December 1872. At the time he lived in Hillsdale County. His 2 eldest sons (Thomas & John Jr) had homesteads in Missaukee County at the time. Otherwise there is no connection of my Caldwell family to the Mecosta County area. I am trying to figure why my great great grandfather was in Big Rapids at the time; other than perhaps going back to Hillsdale County after visiting his sons in Missaukee County. Can NOT find where he is buried. Apparently he is not buried in Big Rapids; that I have not been able to find so far. It could be however, I just can not find proof. All my other Caldwell relatives are buried in the Caldwell cemetery in Missaukee County; EXCEPT for my great great grandfather John (Sr). Need help in finding where he is buried (Michigan someplace unknown). Doug Caldwell --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! � Try it today!