This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: raymcadams Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/2985.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I started working on the Earl/Earle family yesterday but have gathered quite a lot of info on them. I have a lot of early Van Buren Co.,MI records. It looks like Palmer Reed and William Earl married sisters. William's wife was Elizabeth Thistle. Both women were apparently born in New York City. I checked NYC 1830 census and found only one Thistle. He was Samuel E. Thistle. Palmer & Maria's first child was Samuel E. Earl. Elijah Earl was with Elizabeth in Keeler, Van Buren Co.,MI in the 1850 census. Where was William? Ray McAdams rglmca@aol.com 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.