This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sheparddr1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.niagara/3390/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In 1835 Smith and Merrick Company were clearing land in Niagara Co. They later went to Bainbridge Twp. in Michigan. Does anyone know anything about this company. My Greatgreatgrandfather, (Stephen Shepard) worked for them in Michigan. Thank you Doug Shepard sheparddr@comcast.net 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.