Hi Esther,

As a student of the pioneer settlers of the Caledonia-Middleville-Leighton areas of West Michigan, it is always great to see family histories of the area on the Web. I have only cursory examined your wonderful site, but found it to be very nicely done and informative. I truly love the old family stories that you told about the Stauffers. I formerly lived in Middleville, MI, and was vice-president of the Caledonia Historical Society, 1996-2004, and president of the Thornapple Heritage Association, 1997-2002.

Thank you,
Gary Finkbeiner