This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CATLIN, YAWGER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/zJB.2ACE/1958 Message Board Post: Seeking information regarding William E. & Catherine (Yawger) Catlin and son Jefferson Mersereau Catlin. Jeff was born in St. Joseph on March 8, 1869. If anyone has access to the city directories of this time, I would appreciate a look up to see where they lived, occupations, etc. that may be gleaned from this. I am very curious as to why they went to St. Joseph. Do birth records go back to 1869? I am always gratefully yours for your time and efforts in helping and responding.