This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2RB.2ACE/8320.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the info. I do have his death certificate which lists only NY as his place of birth (father unknown/mother Charlotte Bazzard...but understood to be Charlotte Vanderbogart by current researchers). I have his dob from his WWI registration from. The family he is connected with in Allegan is from Essex/Franklin counties...somewhat close to St Lawrence. Thanks again for the info!!