This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17957.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you google "Detroit Ferry Boats", there is a URL for The History of Detroit and Michigan by Silas Farmer which tells about the traffic on the Detroit River. Or go to the following very long URL http://books.google.com/books?id=2dtMHBxD6R8C&pg=PA916&lpg=PA916&dq=detroit ferry boats&source=bl&ots=naqPn0UNx2&sig=9NamyS8qMCYrrdl3sgjOXpRqQfo&hl=en&ei=rbf0SviJC82V8AbHkNzzCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CA4Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=detroit ferry boats&f=false 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.