Greetings! I am seeking information regarding Michael and Thomas J. Sweet, whom I believe to be brothers. The first census record I have found for them is from 1840 when they were living next door to each other in Lisbon, St. Lawrence, NY. Ten years later, Michael Sweet was living in Potsdam, St. Lawrence, NY, while Thomas J. Sweet had moved to Farmer, Defiance, OH. Michael later moved to Polkton, Ottawa, MI, where he died sometime after the 1860 census. His wife, Cynthia (Fisk) Sweet died in 1867, at which time she was listed as a widow. Meanwhile, Thomas J. Sweet remained in Defiance, OH, until his death in 1889. I would like to identify, if possible, the parents of Michael and Thomas J. Sweet. The census records do not agree as to the birthplace of Michael -- he was born c. 1815 in either NY or VT. However, all of the census records indicate that Thomas J. Sweet was born in Vermont. His tombstone indicates that he was born there about January 30, 1806. I could not find Thomas J. Sweet in the 1880 census, which could have given me some information as to the birthplaces of his parents. I have encouraged a descendent of Michael Sweet to participate in the DNA study, but I am not sure whether or not he will do so. However, I would like to know if we can connect these two men to any known Sweet families. Thanks!!! Paul Sweet Hudsonville, MI