This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: imaquila Surnames: BORDEN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.crowwing/548.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My information says that John W BORDEN came to Crow Wing county in 1885 and with the help of his cousin James located on a homestead in what is now Center twp. (At that time, this area was part of Cass County.) I have not yet tried to find an 1885 census for Cass County but I did find John W and his family in the 1905 twp 135-27 ED 22 (possibly 221) The "g" in Crow Wing co, MN. *may* be hiding a "1" in the ED. I photocopied the page but I REALLY wish I had access to a transcribed version because some of the names I can't even make guesses at. I haven't heard of any ties to Long Lake but bits and pieces slowly come together. Was this a BORDEN family? Do you have any first names? 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.