Dear George, I just came across your message from last year inquiring about Michael Rowan Jr.. I have a little green book called "Church on the Seven Mile Prairie". Have you heard of it? It gives information on Michael Roan Jr. (later changed the spelling of Roan to Rowan) and Sarah Neallis. According to the book Michael Jr. son's, Michael, married a woman whose last name was Strong. I too am doing research on Dakota Co. families. Madigans, Redmonds and oddly enough a Murphy family. In case you don't know, the Gephart family is an old Lakeville family (Dakota Co.) who started their business by making furniture and coffins in the 1850's. I know this because I am geneologically familiar with the area. Good luck on your continuing search!! Warm Regards Catherine Madigan