This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bristolbird Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18714/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Charles Harnden and Emily Williams were married 1/6/1890 by the 12/6/1890 they had arrived in America, to start a new life. But they return to the UK and are on the 1901 census. I know very little about the 10 years they were in America and would love to try and fill in the gaps. I have recently found them on the ships passengers list as travelling to New York and from there they must have travelled to Michigan. Although recorded as HARDEN I have found a Birth for daughter Emily. Emily B Harden b.24.sept.1891 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. I have been unable to find a record for daughter Lillian who was also born in America ( @1894 ) By the 1901 census the family are back in London and go on to have 2 more children ( including my Nan ) My mum has a wooden box given as a good luck present to her grandparents on thier new life in America but she has always wondered about why they went, what they did while they were there and why they didn't stay ! How can I fill the gaps for when they were in Michigan. I believe any possible clues from a census at the time wont be possible as it was detroyed in a fire - so where do i start ? Is there anywhere to start. I had thought about getting a copy of the BC for Emily - but don't know what info you get on American certs. Would it gives me any clues ? I have also been unable to find any record of the family returning to England. I seem to have no answers to a lot of question and would appreiciate any help ideas Esta 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.