This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jester1380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18669.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Marine City is located 50 miles northeast of Detroit on the St. Clair River. It is almost closer to Port Huron. Why their birth certificates would say Detroit? No clue.. Port Huron is about 20 miles away. I would check for where a hospital / home address was listed for the birth? Can't see driving 50 miles back then to get to Detroit. Hope that helps! Meg in Mich 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.