This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: knort4 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17915/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 10-7-2009 If there is a way to find an obituary published for the following people, could someone please advise me where I could find them: (1) MR. JOHN R. SMITH (born 1808 in NY), died December 8, 1902 in Sumpter. Did have children. I'm trying to find out the names of his parents and other biographical information. (2) His wife, ELIZA A. (THURSTON) SMITH, born December 27, 1812 in Providence, Rhode Island (Providence County), died December 8, 1902 in Sumpter. You can contact me by e-mail if necessary. SINCERELY, K. NORTHINGTON (Genealogical Researcher) P. O. BOX 1382 TULSA, OK 74101-1382 (No Telephone) e-mail keith345@hotmail.com ********************************************************** 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.