This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rose_M_A Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18669.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a lot of relatives from the Posen and Alpena Michigan area that were born in Detroit. I am wondering if, in those days, they just thought it safer because of the winter conditions. Could be maybe they were just visiting relatives at that time also 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.