[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] G-P Volhynia Digest, Vol 67, Attn Earl

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Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:44:05 -0600
From: "Earl.Schultz" <Earl.Schultz at telusplanet.net>
Subject: [Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Rinas in St. Joseph, MI
To: <ger-poland-volhynia at eclipse.sggee.org>
 Marge, thank you for bringing that website to my attention.  I was
surprised to find my family (Leichnitz and Kleps, two very rare names) in
their database, collected apparently about 1991, but with no mention of the
source or credit given.  These families have no connection to Michigan or
Michiana so I am wondering how the information was collected.  I don't mind
but to make the information useful, the source should be provided.  Earl

Hi Earl, 

Just a little info re: N. Cramer's database: "Mr. Cramer’s genealogy credentials are lengthy and respected. He is a Professional Genealogist, was President of the Berrien County Genealogical Association, and was an editor and publisher of several books related to Berrien County, Michigan, genealogical records. He worked extensively with early computerization of vital records of the area, creating “Michiana Genealogical Index” a computerized index of birth, death, marriage, cemetery, license, divorce and ancestor files"

He does state sources (See my example below).  My search was on the surname Wagner; the two examples shown below were found in the Berrien County Natural. records and in a local newspaper dated July 12, 1988.  This is to be used as an index to help you locate possible records, etc. available in Berrien County, MI.  I hope you can find something useful.  

I could not find either of the the surnames (Kleps or Leichnitz) in Mr. Cramer's database....what section did you search..Surname, ancestors, etc.  I would be glad to help you find the source.
Marge in MI

Michiana Genealogical Index     http://www.sbags.org/michgenidx.htm  
Courtesy of Norbert Cramer
Surname: wagner
Database: Birth, Cemetery, Death, Divorce, License, Marriage
1472 Records found 
Search again                                                                      Note: Date = Yr, Month, Date
SurnameGiven NameAKADatabaseSourceSource Date 
BansenEmilWagnerBirthNaturalization Records, Berrien Co., Michigan
BarrierBetty L.WagnerDeathBenton Harbor or the St. Joseph, MI newspapers.19880712