Hi Oakland County researchers, I want to thank all of you who are so generous with your help, especially Christie Trapp and Ann Parsons. When I signed on this list, I was hoping to find some information about the VAUGHAN and GERMAN families of Oakland County. It has been great to get birth records,marriage records, cemetery records and advice as to where to go for more information. My search began with one clue, a rich uncle named John GERMAN, who lived in Los Angeles, California. Using Census records, I went back each ten years from the 1930 Census and I learned his birth year - in 1910 Census. He was from Michigan. I found him on the 1860 and 1870 records, too. I was able to find the information I needed! Like a miracle! Christie did a birth look up and gave me the needed information and Ann supplied the cemetery information of many of the families. It is so great to have people who like to help each other. If any of you want my information on the VAUGHAN and GERMAN families, just ask! Thank you all for sharing! Joan in Oregon chelson@web-ster.com