Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/785 Surname: De Kraker, Tulp, Houting, De Koster, Karel, Rot, Root ------------------------- Hello Karen, I don't know too much about the Book you are talking about, but I do know a bit about the Houtings in Ottawa County. Katie Veele Houting, grandaughter of Louis and Kaatje De Kraker was married to John Houting. They had three children, Geneva, George, and Louis. She is in my family line. Please respond if this is your John Houting