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Sharon SheltsSat Dec 27 1997
COMPTON/ JACKSON/ NOWLAND:
Peter D (son of Runyan L and Eliza (KETCHUM) COMPTON) and Sarah Ann (daughter of Joseph and Ann (ANTHONY) JACKSON)COMPTON, were living in Charlevoix County, by 1880. Children born to them were George Edmund (married Mary Debry NOWLAND (daughter of Michael Dallas NOWLAND and Sarah Ann DOWNS) on 17 Dec 1881 in Marion Twp), Lorenzo E, Adeline Anna, Mary Alberta, Lillian Elizabeth (married J Albert NOBLE in 1916), Irene May, and Emma J (married Herbert BEAUDOIN in 1903). All of these subjects, are buried in the Brookside Cemetary, in Charlevoix. I recently was given the Family Bible, of Mary (NOWLAND) COMPTON, and pictures of her as a child. Also in the same box, was a book (appears to be a school History book), written in German, published in 1824. Would love to hear from fellow researchers, of any/all of these surnames. I have NO idea, how this book, fits into one of these family's!
Sat Nov 29 1997
COMPTON/JACKSON/JAXON/DOWNS/DEWITT/NOWLAND
COMPTON/JACKSON, Peter and Sarah "Ann" (JACKSON) COMPTON were living in Charlevoix by 1880. Their son George Edmund, married Mary Debry NOWLAND (daughter of Michael Dallas and Sarah Ann (DOWNS) NOWLAND) on 17 Dec 1881, in Marion Twp.I recently was given the Bible of Mary (NOWLAND) COMPTON, some pictures of her, when she was a young child, and a book that was in the box with these items, that is written in German. It was published before 1828, and appears to be, one of a set of history books. I would very much like to be in contact with anyone, researching any of these familles, that might be able to help me figure out who this book might have belonged to. The DEWITT name, ties in to the DOWNS family, so this book has to have belonged to one of these family's. I am more then willing to share copy's of these item's, with fellow researchers, or county researchers, who are willing to help try and solve this 'MYSTERY'.

Michael G. RoyerFri Dec 12 1997
I am looking for information on Blanche Ruth FARMER, born in Charlevoix on 18 June 1874 to Seymour James FARMER and Sarah Jane HAWKES. Also need any genealogy on her siblings (not necessarily from Michigan); Warren b.8 Jan 1867, Mattie b. 14 Jun 1873 in Sheboygan, Seymour b. 21 June b.8 Jan 1867, Mattie b. 14 Jun 1873 in Sheboygan, Seymour b. 21 June 1877, Mordant b.18 Apr 1878, Sterling b. 19 July 1881, Volney b. 21 August 1881, Vernon b. 11 July 1884, Adelle b. 16 October 1886, and Dora Belle b. 19 January 1888. Some of this information is clearly wrong so need help.

Bill Dillon Sun Dec 7 1997
I'm looking for info about my grandfather, William Carlton BOYLE, and his ancestors. My grandfather was born April 6, 1898 in prob Warren, OH. His father, William W. BOYLE, was born Jan, 1867 on Beaver Island, Charlevoix Co., MI. He married Helen LINEHAN (born Mar 1873 in NY died about 1903). William W. BOYLE died about 1939, somewhere in MI. William Carlton BOYLE's sister was "Cressie" BOYLE (born about 1900 and married DUBELL(SKI)).
An unconfirmed story states that Helen (LINEHAN) BOYLE was pregnant and during a winter tried to cross the lake from Beaver Island to the mainland. The horse(s) pulling the cart/sled fell through the ice and Helen died. It is not clear whether she died then or days later.
Any info concerning the BOYLE or LINEHAN lines would be appreciated.

Roberta Richards Peeples Thu Nov 13 1997
Looking for descendants of:
Byron Wm. HOUSE b.1834 New York, son of Philip HOUSE & Orilla LEGG
and Mary E. JONES b.1848, dgter of Harvey JONES & Manetabel ROGERS Byron and Mary HOUSE came to Boyne Falls, Charlevoix Co, MI, in 1875.
Children: Francis (Frank) HOUSE b. 1865, MI; mar. Edna ECKSTROM 1904
Gertrude HOUSE b. 1868, Leonidas, St. oseph Co, MI
Lela HOUSE b. 1870, MI; mar. Byron LYKE 1889, Charlevoix Co, MI
Louis Harvey HOUSE b. 1884, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix Co, MI mar. Jessie Benson CROWELL 1916 (*this is my line)

T. Dalrymple Mon Oct 13 1997
Henry R. HOLLAND born abt 1822 New Hampshire, wife Betsy born abt 1822 New York. Children Henry Edward born abt 1846 Illinois, Rosanna born abt 1848 Michigan, Emily or Emma born abt 1853, Elias Roger born 1856 Watervilet, married Flora Adele HINKLEY 1874 Watervilet, Frederick W. born abt 1859, Frank born abt 1862, Charles born abt 1865, Kitty born abt 1868. Lived Watervilet, Berrien Co 1850, 1860, 1870. Son Elias Roger HOLLAND lived Charlevioux County 1880, Clark County South Dakota 1900, Sheridan Oregon 1902, 1924 died west of Salem Oregon. Would appreciate any info

Teressa Linacre Thu Oct 9 1997
Harry Elletson ROBINSON was my great-grandfather. He was born April 2, 1887 in East Jordan (Charlevoix Co.) MI. He died on Feb. 20,1956 in Fostoria, Ohio. His parents were the Rev. George S. ROBINSON (a methodist minister) and Emma PEARSON. His siblings were Edna, Faye, Jesse, Mamie and Ruth- all ROBINSON. I don't know birthdates for them. In the early 1900s the family lived in Portland (Ionia County) MI. I don't know if the family was originally from Charlevoix Co. or if George ROBINSON was ever a minister there but he was in Portland, MI I would appreciate any information about this family. Thanks! (Oct. 9, 1997)

B. Lucas Sun Nov 23 1997
Find a Joseph MASON in 1850 Charlevoix Co Mi index; does anyone have the data listed on census sheet? Thank you. Trying to find out if he was a Ship Pilot on the Great Lakes and had a son John B. born 01 May 1860. Thank you.

B. Lucas Thu Oct 16 1997
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY...TOWNS OF CLARION AND WALLOON LAKE Searching for area cemeteries, and burial of FOGELBERG, Johanna (Mary) d1887 and John d1898. Thank you.

B. Mason Lucas Tue Oct 7 1997
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY...FOGELBERG/MASON Martha Anna Louiji Fogelberg b1864 Sweden to Johannes and Johanna (Lilja) Fogelberg married John B. Mason 1884 Boyne Falls. His residence given as Petoskey. Any data? Thank you.

CHARLEVOIX CO.....FOGELBERG Searching for obituaries for Johanna (Mary) Fogelberg d 09 Sep 1887 and John (Johannes) Fogelbert d 10 Apr 1898. They lv in Melrose Twp and found on 1880 census there. Thank you.

Gayle Sabdo Sun Oct 5 1997
Looking for information on Thomas CLARK born May 1, 1841 in Thomesville Canada. Married Mary Ann KITSON January 1, 1853 in Rent County in Canada. Died March 23, 1915 in East Jordan, MI. Children included: Sarah Hannah, Rachel, Mary Jane, Nina E., John Thomas, Sophia, Alfred, George Willard, Josephine, and Albert H. Lived in South Arm, MI and Leon, KS

Ray Sutton Mon Sep 8 1997
Rockcliff Madison SUTTON 8/29/1882 - 5/31/1932 Buried in Charlevoix, cemetary located at intersection of US 31and M 66. Possibly other SUTTONs buried there also. Occupation - Railroad worker? 1920 census indicates living in Kearney Twp of Antrim County. Spouse - Carrie Effie HENDERSON Children - Flossie, Harry, R.M., Robert, Leona, Harland, and Orin. Sister - Edna BROWNELL. Need info on Rockcliff's parents and his birth location.

Dean Wheaton Mon Sep 1 1997
I am seeking descendants of Samuel H. and Elizabeth M. (Wheaton) SANBORN. Samuel was born about 1822 in Pensylvania. They may have married in Ontario. Their children were: Horace C. born 1875 in Charlevoix Co, Ada born about 1877 in Boyne City, Emma J. born 1886 in Milton Twp, Antrim Co, and Wallace born about 1890. The last known location of the family is from a photograph of the 1897 class of the Depew School in Resort Twp, Emmet Co in which seven year old Wallace appears.

Dean Wheaton Mon Sep 1 1997
I am seeking all descendants of Melville and Anne (Hunt) WHEATON for a book to be published, The Wheatons of Northern Michigan. The family arrived as adults in the early 1870s in Charlevoix County from Ontario. In 1879 a homestead was taken out at Birch Point on the north arm of Walloon Lake. There were eight children in the family: Joseph R. (ten children), Mary Jane (married Alex MILNE, no issue), Sarah Ann (married George A. WARDROP, nine children), Elizabeth Martha (married Samuel H. SANBORN, four children), Charles M. (eight children), Katherine (married James P. FLASHMAN, seven children), and Andrew E. (twelve children). All the children and their families lived in the Charlevoix-Emmet County area. I am especially interested in finding descendants of Elizabeth and Charles.

Michele Dipert Tue Oct 7 1997
Thanks everyone!!! I hit a jackpot of information thanks to you all! I know a lot more about my grandfather John Paul LaBlance now. If anyone else has information on LaBlance family I am still very interested. See the family history (starting way back with Simon LaBlance)at: Reports on Simon LaBlance http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/i/p/Michele-J-Dipert/GENE1- 0001.html

Michele Dipert Tue Aug 19 1997

Desperately Seeking info on JOHN LABLANCE and relatives? Any help appreciated! I too am more than happy to share my info. Need anything on Michigan Howell's? I have tons! I am hoping to find information on my grandfather:

JOHN LABLANCE
Birth date : Apr 2, 1899 Charlevoix, MI
Death date : Apr 1978
SS# : 367-18-9557

Parents were: Sophia VINCENT of Charlevoix, MI (Chippewa/Ojibway Indian) Joseph LaBlance of Charlevoix, MI (French or Candian?) Were there other children???????? Any info on his parents??? Very interested in Chippewa connections...

I know there are many LaBlances in Charlevoix, as I use to live there. Of course I wasn't interested in genealogy at the time. (Rats!And-- I now live in Key West, FL) I am trying to find out who my grandfather's brother & sisters were? Any old census records, Indian Records? I do not even know his parents name? I have sent for the birth certificate from County Clerk in Charlevoix, but JUST TODAY found out where he was born! I am excited and not very patient..sorry! John LaBlanc was either 1/2 or 1/4 Michigan Chippewa Indian from his mothers side. Any help on JOHN LABLANCE and family really appreciated!

Looking for Info. on , Burton Tibbits, was born in Grandville, 10-12- 84. , and his family.

I'm looking for information on my Mother and Uncle ,and granparents. Mother's name was Rachel Olive Tibbits; Grandparents were Burton and F E Tibbits, [or Effie]. Also I think my great grand Parents lived in Charlevoix... Sudman was the last name. I think they all lived in Boyne Falls. G./Pa was a laborer Would appreciate any information on them. Thank you . Patricia Leveille I was told we have Indian blood too. Don't know if it is Ottawa, or Chippawa.

Carolyn Morris Wed Jul 2 1997
I am researching the HYSELL family name . My great grandfather was James Perry HYSELL and my grandfather was Baylous Cade HYSELL. Also doing research on the WRISLEY family name .