This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: billthebedman2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.woodmansee/255.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank You this is falling into place. There is an old family story that he killed a man and that was the reason he fled Michigan. Being a deserter would also make since. I have heard there is a Woodmansee book. If so I would like to see about getting a copy. Would you know where I can find one. Thanks agsin Bill 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.