Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Posted Queries for

CALDWELL, TURNER Researcher: Sherlene Schmitt-Belden Email: sbelden@accn.org Posted: 02/01/97: I am searching for additional information on Ann E. CALDWELL-TURNER. She lived in Kalamazoo Co, RFD #11, in 1920. She was born circa 1850, in Fowler, St. Lawrence, NY and is a sister to Ora Jay/Jay/O.J. CALDWELL.

BURNETT, GRIFFIN, RHOADS Researcher: John Wheaton Email: wheaton@micron.net Posted: 02/01/97: Researching: Levi BURNETT or Jeremiah BURNETT, born April 10, 1822, lived in Kalamazoo prior to June of 1861. He married Charlottie GRIFFIN of LaPorte, Ind. in 1863 and moved to Oskosh, Wisconsin. I need records of Levi's parents and their children if possible. Father of Jeremiah was William (Levi) BURNETT (alias William RHOADS).

CONNOR, MILLER, SCOVILL, SCOVILLE, SNOW, WALTON Researcher: Susan Scoville Pope Email: ruskii_dom@msn.com Posted: 02/04/97: I am researching my father's lineage. Cannot go further back than my father's paternal grandfather: Charles Orlando SCOVILL, born November 8, 1836 in Ann Arbor, MI, died early 1900s in either Kalamazoo or Detroit. Married Emily Frances SNOW in Kalamazoo, October 28, 1863. Their children: Georgia Denslow SCOVILLE b. 1864, Kalamazoo (m. Thomas CONNOR); William Henry SCOVILL, b. 1866 (m. Mattie MILLER); Frederick Gregg SCOVILLE, b. 1875, Peoria, IL (m. Albertina Inez WALTON in Kalamazoo, 1886) (his son, Glenwood Charles SCOVILLE, b. 1902 in Kalamazoo-my father). Would certainly appreciate any information, particularly regarding Charles Orlando SCOVILL's parents' names.

DEEMER, JOHNSON Researcher: Reita Jones Burress Email: rburress@usit.net Posted: 02/04/97: I'm researching the DEEMER and JOHNSON families. Peter DEEMER born abt. 1802 in Westmoreland, PA. married Lydia JOHNSON born abt. 1813 in Sciota, OH., married April 22, 1832, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH. Peter died Kalamazoo, MI. abt. 1889. Their Children: Eli. W. , George Washington, James Franklin (my g-grandfather), Eliza A., John A., and Orean. Would like to exchange info on this family.

BURNETT, GRIFFIN Researcher: John Wheaton Email: wheaton@micron.net Posted: 02/12/97: Looking for great grand parents, William BURNETT or Jeremiah BURNETT and Charlottie (GRIFFIN) BURNETT . Lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1861-1862. were married in Carlisle, Indiana in 1863. Need information about their parents and siblings.

DANIELS, FINLAY, FULLER, HALL, HANNEY, HUBBARD Researcher: Janet M. Hradsky Email: Hrad@net-link.net Posted: 02/13/97: Searching for information on my 2nd Great Grandmother's, Eunice Maria (HALL) DANIELS, brothers. Eunice was married to Henry John DANIELS, on July 3, 1849 in Chatham, Medina Co., OH. Eunice died on June 23, 1910 in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo Co., MI. She had three brothers who moved to the Kalamazoo Co. area. 1. George W. HALL was born February 28, 1829 in NY. He was married to Mary HANNEY and Laura FINLAY. George died April 14, 1895 in Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., I. 2. Henry D. HALL was born March 21, 1831. He was married to Ann FULLER and resided in Kalamazoo Co., in 1910. 3. Franklin B. HALL was born January 7, 1837 and resided in Kalamazoo Co., in 1910. The above Hall's are the children of George R. and Celinda (HUBBARD) HALL.

HARRIS Researcher: Gwyn Harris Koss Email: GKoss2@aol.com Posted: 02/16/97: I am looking for information about my great-grandfather William T. HARRIS. He was a miner on the Keweenaw Peninsula around the turn of the century. His wife's name was Agnes. His father was also a miner, and I believe he (William's father) immigrated to Keweenaw from Cornwall, England. William, Agnes, and their children left Keweenaw at some point early this century. They went out west and he worked in asbestos mines. Then they settled in Kalamazoo, MI. Their son, (my grandfather) Vivian Ward HARRIS, was born on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Any information about William or Vivian would be appreciated.

ELKERTON, MOFFETT, OSBORN, SLITER, TUBER Researcher: Thomas E. Sliter Email: tsliter@cyberport.net Posted: 02/16/97: On 14 Dec 1892 Everit L SLITER married Miss Lizzie G. OSBORN, daughter of Henry D. and Maria (TUBER) OSBORN. Would like verification of parents of Everit L SLITER; Anthony Jason SLITER or Andrew J. SLITER died in July 1897 or July 1896 survived by wife Lucy (Moffett) SLITER at Vicksburg homestead. Sister of Everit L SLITER - Pearl (Mrs. B.L. ELKERTON) of Vicksburg Michigan.Would appreciate verifying parents of Everit L SLITER and any references to OSBORN, MOFFETT or ELKERTON. and migration of SLITER from ? to Vicksburg Michigan. Article of Progressive Men of the State of Montana.

TOLSMA Researcher: Alan Tolsma Email: altols@aol.com Posted: 02/17/97: I am searching for descendants of Rienk Folkerts TOLSMA. I am looking for descendants willing to share family tree and other genealogical information with members of other "branches" of the family tree. Rienk Folkerts TOLSMA was born in Ureterp, Friesland in 1833. He emigrated to the US in about 1847. According to the federal census of 1870 and 1880 he was living in Pavilion Township of Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Between 1856 and 1861 he was probably living in Wisconsin. His parents with nine of Rienk's ten siblings emigrated to the Buffalo, NY area, also about 1847. I am especially interested in learning the identity and background of Rienk's wife. All I know of her is that she may have been born in the Dutch province of Groningen. Known Michigan-born children of Rienks were: Ida (born about 1853), Folkert (1855), Edward (1867), Alpheus (1870), Carrie (1873), Alice (1876), and Minnie (1877). The Wisconsin-born children were: Henry (1856), Anna (1859), and Maggie (1861).

BLASHFIELD, FLAGG Researcher: Bev Francque Email: bfrancque@delphi.com Posted: 02/23/97: I am trying to find the death date of Hiram BLASHFIELD. His 3rd wife was Matilda FLAGG m 8 Dec 1857. He is buried at Yorkville Cemetery on Gull Lake. He died somewhere between 1876 and 1880.Hiram was the first Town Clerk of Ross Twp., Kalamazoo Co., MI.

BROWNELL, MONTGOMERY Researcher: Sue De Haan Email: cheshire@btc-bci.com Posted: 02/26/97: I am researching the Silus N. BROWNELL family who came from NY, Silus's children were David W.(1828-1879), Silus O.(1831-?), Julia(1832-1912)-married George W. MONTGOMERY, and Daniel N.(1835-1891). Silus's parents are listed as George and Emily BROWNELL. All are buried in Kalamazoo except Silus O. I would like to find out where Silus O. went and would like more info on Silus N.'s ancestry.

FOSTER, KEMP, WILD Researcher: Don Treawell Email: DJTreadwel@aol.com Posted: 02/27/97: Looking for information on William Armond WILD, b. 13 Mar 1869, m. Jessie Laura FOSTER in Kalamazoo on 23 Jan 1893; also on his father, William C WILD, b. 18 Nov 1831, m. to Mary A KEMP on 25 Dec 1853, also in Kalamazoo. Both men died in Jackson, MI. Death place of Jessie unknown, Mary died in Oshtemo, MI.

BROWN, POWERS Researcher: Kenneth Stormer Email: KStormer@aol.com Posted: 02/28/97: Searching for the family of Mary (Polly) BROWN born 1783 in CT or NY. Married to John Edgar POWERS and died in Richland, MI, Kalamozoo, Co. Date of her death 2/23/1853

McNUTT, STIVER Researcher: F.L.Stiver, Jr Email: flstiver@aol.com Posted: 02/28/97: Looking for information on my grandmother, Francis N. McNUTT and my ggrandmother, Maude McNUTT (maiden name)and family. Francis McNUTT was born 7-3-1898 near Kalamazoo. She married Jay P. STIVER. They lived in Benton, IN until her death on 10-1-1969. I have no info on Maude McNUTT or Francis' father. Thanks...

GRAVES, LEWIS, PRATT, WILLARD Researcher: Morgan Jones Email: MLJEDJ@CITCOM.NET Posted: 03/03/97: Morgan M. LEWIS indicates in a family history he wrote in 1903, that he and Harriet A. PRATT were married on 23 December 1869 at the home of Harriet's sister, Mrs. F. S. GRAVES, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Rev. George WILLARD officiating. I have been unable to find a marriage record in Calhoun County. Since it is believed that Harriet's parents resided in Alamo in Kalamazoo County, could the marriage have been recorded there? Are there any records of the marriages Rev. George WILLARD performed?

CUMMINGS, ROBERTS Researcher: James R Winslow Email: WinslowJR@aol.com Posted: 03/04/97: ROBERTS Profile from the 1920 Census: I am looking for any information on the individuals listed or other family relationships to them. This is all the information I have. 1920 Census, Bloomfield (Bloomingdale? ed. ) Township, Van Buren County, Gobelsville (Gobles? ed), Michigan. Milton A. ROBERTS [53], Born in Michigan, Mother & Father was born in New York, no names given. Bessie A. ROBERTS [52], Born in Massachusetts, Mother & Father was born in Massachusetts, no names given; Amber ROBERTS [15], Born in Michigan as Amber CUMMINGS. Was Amber CUMMINGS/ROBERTS adopted? Amber's parents birthplace is listed as US. (Irene CUMMINGS' (Amber's daughter born 14 Mar 1920, Kalamazoo, MI) birth certificate says Amber CUMMINGS was born in Grand Rapids [Kent County] Michigan, ca. 1905) Amber CUMMINGS/ROBERTS is possibly the daughter of an Irene CUMMINGS born in Indiana No records on Amber CUMMINGS birth are filed with the Kent County Clerk's Office, she may have been adopted prior to 1912

WALTERHOUSE Researcher: Shirley Walterhouse Email: walterhouse@comm.net Posted: 03/07/97: A. C. WALTERHOUSE moved to the Kalamazoo area in May 1904 from South Haven, MI where he had been associated as a printer for the S. H. Tribune. I am seeking information about this family.

DEJONG, KNAPPER Researcher: LuAnn Folkers Email: antlu@aol.com Posted: 03/12/97: Would like to share information with anyone else researching the KNAPPER family in Kalamazoo County. I am a descendent of Roelfyjn (DEJONG) KNAPPER. Look forward to hearing from you! :)

CALKIN, HAMPTON Researcher: David R. Grinnell Email: Drgrinnell@aol.com Posted: 03/18/97: Searching for info on the CALKIN & HAMPTON families of Kalamazoo Co., Michigan. Lorenzo CALKIN was b 19 Sept 1822 in New York State & d 27 Nov 1899 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. His wife, Catherine HAMPTON was b 21 Jan 1829 in New York State & d 7 Jan 1867 in Kalamazoo Co., MI. They are both buried @ McKain's Cemetery in Pavilion Twp., Kalamazoo Co., MI. They resided in Pavilion Twp. Trying to located their parents and other members of their family. 1850 census has them living with "A. CALKIN" who I assume was the father of Lorenzo. Catherine was the 2nd cousin of Gov. Wade HAMPTON of South Carolina.

ROEBUCK, SMITH, SOUZA Researcher: Julie Roebuck Hensley Email: Julie@net-link.net Posted: 03/21/97: Looking for information on the family Abner Ostin ROEBUCK b. 4/18/1892 in Solon Township, Kent Co., MI., and Edna Elisabeth SMITH who he married on 2/15/1915 in Paw Paw, MI. Edna was born in Ottawa Co., MI on 2/15/1915. Abner was a wrestler as a young man named "Kid Whitey." He worked for the city of Kalamazoo for many years in the Public Works Dept. He died 1/15/1970 in Plainwell, Allegan Co., MI. Edna died 6/2/1952. Children: James Arthur, Vernice, William, Arthur, Thora, Laurence and Edna. Abner & Edna's 1st born son James Arthur b. 8/6/1915 and was a WWII Navy Veteran. He 2nd m. Mildred _____? Children of James & Mildred: Shirley A.? m. Arthur SOUZA, Sandra Louise, Candice May, Marlene Frances, Cheryl Anne (I would like to contact these daughters to share info).

CLEMENT, HODGEBONE, POTTER Researcher: Audrey Barber Email: barber@snowcrest.net Posted: 03/22/97: I am looking for any information on Rush Richard POTTER (might be Richard Rush) born 26 Sept., 1843 in Michigan, died 17 Aug 1930 in Santa Rosa , Ca., he was married to Mary J. CLEMENT 01 Jan 1867 , Kalamazoo. He said his mother died when he was a small child and his father had mental problems. After his mother died Rush went to live with a family called HODGEBONE (??) he lived there until about 16 then left on his own. He did not remember his mother's and father's names, nor did he know what happened to his sister and brother. Any information on this family is needed.

BUTTON, GRABILL, RATCLIFF, TUTTLE Researcher: Patricia L Ratcliff Email: pratclif@zam0.attnet.or.jp Posted: 03/24/97: I am looking for information on my grandfather's family. He was married to Harriet Genevieve BUTTON in Kalamazoo, date unknown. She was born in Kalamazoo, May 10, 1896. His name was Roy Kennedy GRABILL who was born June 20, 1895 in Grand Rapids, MI. His father was George GRABILL. I know Roy had siblings but I do not know their names. I am updating my family tree that is on the Family Tree Maker Home Page. My mother was Barbara Louise Grabill RATCLIFF who was born in Kalamazoo, October 31, 1920. I would also like information on my grandmother's father Harry Jay BUTTON was born November 22, 1870 in NY and died August 18, 1929 in Kalamazoo. He married Katherine Medora TUTTLE who was born November 16, 1869, in Paw Paw, MI. They were married April 30, 1895 in Kalamazoo. She died June 17, 1935 in Kalamazoo.

KNAPEN Researcher: Mary Anne Wheeler Email: mwheeler@voyager.net Posted: 03/28/97: KNAPEN: Seek any information on Rev. Mason KNAPEN and his family. He was b 1781, MA; d Richland MI. He was a minister in Sudbury and Hinesburg VT before moving to Richland.

ADAMS, AUNGST, BILLS, DAVIS, FRANKS, GRAY, LOWREY, PEABODY, ROBART, SMITH, SWEET, TORPY Researcher: Debra Eddy Email: eddyb@voyager.net Posted: 03/28/97: Looking for descendants of Henry Bonaparte AUNGST (10 July 1825, Jefferson Twp., Richland Co., OH - 18 Sep. 1900, Berlin Twp., Ionia Co., MI) and his wife, Sarah Ann BILLS (23 Apr 1829, Kent Co., England - 4 Mar 1909, Berlin Twp., Ionia Co., MI). They lived in Wood Co., OH 1851-56; Richland Co., OH 1854; Noble Co., IN 1859-69; Ionia Co., MI 1877+. Children: Ruth Ann, wife of Lewis TORPY of Saranac and Woodbury; William AUNGST, of Adrian, husband of Sarah Marice DAVIS; Francis Marion AUNGST, of Kendallville, IN, husband of Jennie SWEET and Ella Mae ADAMS; Charles C. AUNGST, of Sheridan, MI, husband of Emma J. FRANKS; Abram Shue AUNGST of Galesburg, MI, husband of Mary Henrietta Peter Nelia SMITH; Henry Bonaparte AUNGST of Mt. Pleasant, MI, husband of Cordelia Delra ROBART; Daniel B. AUNGST, of Sunfield, husband of Minnie PEABODY; Andrew Jackson AUNGST, of Lake Odessa, husband of Bernice Jane LOWREY; and Mary Florilla, of Woodbury, wife of Chester GRAY.

BUTLER, DANIELS, JOSLIN, OLDFIELD, SILCOX, SMALLETS, SMITH Researcher: Beverlee Broadlick Email: trace97@jps.net Posted: 04/06/97: Need info on Benjamin DANIELS b. ca 1820 NY, d 20 Jun 1894 Otsego; w Mary b. ca 1825 PA d 8 Sep 1900 Kalamazoo. 8 children: Sarah, b 1846 NY, d Kalamazoo 1917, m (1) JOSLIN m (2) SMALLETS; Asa, b 1848 NY, d Cassopolis 1933, m Ada OLDFIELD; Benjamin, b 1852 PA, d 1901 Kalamazoo; Charles, b 1853 PA, d 1918 Kalamazoo; William Morgan, b 1856 d 1919 Grand Rapids, m Eva SILCOX; James Alfred, b 1859 PA, d 1944 Los Angeles, m Mary SMITH; Francis, b 1863 PA, d 1943 Kalamazoo, m Barbara Jane BUTLER; and Willard, b 1866, d 1951 Kalamazoo

ALDEN, BATES, COVEY, CUNNINGHAM, CURTIS, DODDS, DURKEE, DURYE, HINES, MYERS, NICHOLS, WHEELER Researcher: Debra Eddy Email: eddyb@voyager.net Posted: 04/10/97: Looking for descendants of George MYERS (13 Aug 1812, Otsego Co., NY - 22 bAug 1886, Woodland, Barry Co., MI) and his wife, Mariah Polly BATES (28 Nov 1815, Newstead, Erie Co., NY - 23 Apr 1896, Woodland, Barry Co., MI). George is believed to be the youngest son of John and Phoebe MYERS of Laurens, Otsego Co., NY. Mariah Polly was a daughter of Stephen BATES and Phebe NICHOLS. They were married 25 Dec 1833 in Newstead, NY and moved to Pavilion Twp., Kalamazoo Co., MI in late 1830s. Moved to Woodland, Barry Co., MI about 1850. Children: Phoebe, wife of Nile ALDEN; Laura, wife of Patrick CUNNINGHAM; Sally (died in infancy); Anna, wife of Henry CURTIS; Orson, died in Civil War at Chattanooga, TN; Harlow, husband of Matilda HINES; Horace, husband of Jane COVEY; Edward Stanley, husband of Alice WHEELER; Elizabeth, wife of James Henry DURKEE; an unnamed baby; Frank, husband of Eleanor "Ella" DODDS (my great-great-grandparents); and Daniel M., husband of Hattie DURYE. Wiling to freely exchange information.

COOLBAUGH, COWLES, CURTIS, HAMILTON, HITT, HOPKINS, JORDAN, MILLER, PIKE, ROSE, SAWDY, SMITH, WOODMANSEE Researcher: Debra Eddy Email: eddyb@voyager.net Posted: 04/12/97: Looking for information about the ten children of Ebenezer SAWDY (2 March 1812, Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY - 27 Feb 1890, Woodland, Barry Co., MI) and his descendants. Ebenezer was married in Feb 1836 in Orleans Co., NY, to Ruth ROSE (30 Jan 1820, NY - 2 May 1905, Woodland, Barry Co., MI), daughter of Benjamin ROSE and Sarah HAMILTON. Their children were: Truman, a Civil War veteran (10 Nov 1836, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY - 20 Aug 1895, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI) who married Cordelia PIKE; Sarah Jane, who died at 5 yrs; James Henry, a Civil War veteran (2 Dec 1843, Woodland, MI - 19 Sept. 1919, Woodland, MI), who married Julia WOODMANSEE; Marilla Jane or June (22 Sept. 1846, Woodland, MI - 27 Aug 1888), who married William JORDAN; Judge Marvin (30 Oct 1849, Woodland, MI - 9 Mar 1885); Willard (27 July 1852, Woodland, MI - 5 Nov 1925, Woodland, MI), who married Martha COOLBAUGH; Almina (13 Sept. 1854, Woodland, MI - 7 Sept. 1913, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI) who married Arthur MILLER, Joseph SMITH, and Alvah COWLES; Calvin (21 Aug 1857, Woodland, MI - 1921, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI), who married Mary HITT; Ardella (born 10 April 1860, Woodland, MI), wife of Martin CURTIS of Reed City, MI; and Edward A. SAWDY (28 July 1864, Woodland, MI - 1 Jan 1915, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI), husband of Flora Isabell HOPKINS. Will freely exchange information.

HIMMELREICH, HIMMELWRIGHT, McCRARY Researcher: Gary Lee Phillips Email: fuffle@ix.netcom.com Posted: 04/14/97: McCRARY, HIMMELWRIGHT, abt. 1870-1900. Looking for Susan HIMMELWRIGHT who married Will McCRARY somewhere near Schoolcraft in the 1870-1880 time frame. Believe she is daughter of Charles HIMMELWRIGHT or HIMMELREICH, born in Snyder Co. PA about 1854. Susan and Will lived near Schoolcraft early decades of this century. Need obits/death date/burial locations and any data about their family. Susan was sister or half-sister to Samuel HIMMELWRIGHT who lived near Decatur and died in 1934.

ANDREWS, BARRETT, CARR, LITTLE, TILDEN, VAN DOLSON Researcher: Marie Thomas Email: VThomas848@aol.com Posted: 04/20/97: Searching for information and descendents of John VAN DOLSON and Elizabeth CARR. They had 9 children; Grant, James, Dento, Morris, Alphetis, an unknown son, L.F.(female), Helen M and Philo Camel. John, a Revolutionary War Veteran, died April 8,1836 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County. Elizabeth died c1841 in Calhoun or Kalamazoo County. Grant, the oldest son raised Philo and Helen (and maybe some of the others) in Kalamazoo. They were farmers. Helen married Marvin BARRETT and settled in Richland. She was active in the DAR. L.F. married an ANDREWS and moved to Des Moines IA. Philo married Lydia TILDEN and moved thru MN to SD to WA. Helen and Marvin had at least 5 children; Charles L, James M, William E, George M, and Mrs Albert LITTLE. James and Mrs LITTLE were in Richland c1920. Anyone connected who can fill in some blanks? Thanks Marie

HOLMES, MILLS Researcher: Merv Coil Email: mervcoil@flash.net Posted: 04/28/97: MILLS,George Fredrick b: 8/28/1869 near Kalamazoo. Father: George Sidney MILLS dates unknown. Mother: Lydia Rose HOLMES, no further information on parents. George Fredrick reportedly left Michigan in 1884 for Nebraska then homesteaded in North Dakota, near Velva. Looking for information on George and Lydia and ancestors.

BUSSLER, LONG Researcher: Lisa Long Email: jlong@cass.net Posted: 04/29/97: I am researching the LONG family. Gideon LONG and his wife Elizabeth moved to Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo County, MI around 1870. His son Cyrus married Matilda BUSSLER in Schoolcraft, MI on Dec. 31, 1874. Was looking for people willing to share information on this family!

DUNNEAD, HALL, HLL, MUSSELMAN, PETTIT Researcher: Sherlene Schmitt-Belden Email: sbelden@accn.org Posted: 04/30/97: I'm looking for information on Sarah DUNNEAD and Charles PETTITand their descendants. Sarah was b. 1823 in Saltfleet Canada and came to Alamo, Kalamazoo Co, MI in 1869, after Charles died. Sarah m. 2nd Jacob MUSSELMAN, they lived in Cooper, Kalamazoo Co, MI until 1888, then moved to Plainwell, Allegan Co, MI. Sarah's obituary, 1903, states she left 6 children. I have found only 1 child, Jacob PETTIT, b. circa 1851 in Canada d. 1935 Plainwell, Allegan Co, MI. A Mrs.HLL/HALL, of Plainwell, was the informant on Jacob's death record. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Sherlene Belden

Queries for February 1997 thru April 1997

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