This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stearns,Rice,Annable Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2AC.2ACI/1334 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Edmond Stearns. He was born to Isaaac Stearns and Lucinda Rice in 1812. I believe that Isaac was born in Bolton, MA and he married Lucinda there. I'm hoping that someone can give me anymore information on any of these people. I'm trying to verify the information about Edmond's parents. Chesaning Argus Paper Obituary: Edmond Stearns, long a resident of this township, died Sunday, July 10, 1887. of old age. He was born in Brattleboro, VT, April 28, 1813. Mr. Stearns began life for himself when quite young, learning the painter's trade. January 6, 1883 he was married to Laura M. Annable, who was born in Livingston County, NY. Five children were born to them, all living except one. Our community has lost a valued citizen. And we all feel it, for he was a pleasant and agreeable gentleman, honored by all who knew him. The funeral was held yesterday at the house, Ehler Clough officiating and many old neighbors and acquaintances being present ot pay their last tribute to all that was earthly of Edmond Stearns. His remains were laid along side those of his wife, who proceded him in death about one and a half years ago. Edmond resided in Brattleboro until 1821. He then moved to Washington County, VT. He came to Detroit, MI in 1834. In 1837 he moved to Flint where all of his children were born. In 1856 he moved to Chesaning and bought land in section 23 , Chesaning twp. and became a farmer. He also learned the painters trade while he was in Vermont.