Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Posted Queries for

FOWLER Researcher: Judy Usher Email: jusher@magicnet.net Posted: 05/07/97: FOWLER-Grand Prairie-Kalamazoo. My ggrandfather's name was Samuel Mills FOWLER. I am looking for names/info of his parents & siblings. He was born NY, but moved with parents to MI in late 1840s (early 50s?) to Kalamazoo area. I have a reference to "Grand Prairie"; -which I don't find on today's maps. I believe his parents celebrated their Golden Anniversary in the area so believe they lived there many years. Haven't had luck with US Census or Michigan Land Records CDs (from FTM). Samuel was in Michigan's 3rd Cavalry during Civil War. Can anybody suggest where I can go from here? Thank you!

BUTTON, GRABILL, KENNEDY, TUTTLE Researcher: Patricia L Ratcliff Email: pratclif@zam0.attnet.or.jp Posted: 05/16/97: I would appreciate any information to validate and fill in the blanks ofthe following GRABILLS. George Albert GRABILL was born abt 1870 in Canada, and died abt September 19281. He married Ione Merle KENNEDY. Children of George GRABILL and Ione KENNEDY are:Roy Kennedy GRABILL, born June 20, 1895 in Grand Rapids, MI; died April 23, 1982 in Oteen, NC VA Hospital Asheville, NC, Buncome County. Merle GRABILL, born May 20, 1896 in Grand Rapids, MI; died June 14, 1980 in Grand Rapids, MI. Lois GRABILL, born November 22, 1903; died December 1, 1991 in Flint, MI. Glenn GRABILL, born April 6, 1907; died August 5, 1977 in Sun City, AZ. He married Nell (?). Ione GRABILL, born March 8, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI; died July 1986 in Grand Rapids, MI. Harold GRABILL, born in Grand Rapids, MI. He married Lena (?). Roy Kennedy GRABILL married Harriet Genevieve BUTTON November 26, 1919 in Kalamazoo, daughter of Harry BUTTON and Katherine TUTTLE

RHOADS Researcher: Darlene (Rhoads) Meador Email: dar@tznet.com Posted: 05/19/97: Searching for "William Walter RHOADS" Lived in Kalamazoo about 1905-1928. Children went to a Catholic school in Kalamazoo they were "William Lavon" " Harry" and "Frederick." There were two girls "Rachell" and "Thelma" but not sure where they attended school. My father "William Lavon" had a son by a previous marriage "Robert RHOADS" lived in Vicksburg,MI.

LINNEHEN, SIMPSON, WELCH Researcher: Jan Fraher Email: jfraher@bellsouth.net Posted: 05/20/97: I'm searching for information on Maurice & Kathryn (LINNEHEN sp?) WELCH, of Kalamazoo. He was said to be the Fire Chief and died around 1936. The only children I know of is Margaret K. WELCH b July 2, 1910 d Jan 13, 1969, who married Seymour SIMPSON d abt Aug 20, 1948, and Paul K WELCH, who married a Marie. Margaret's parents were from Limerick, Ireland. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

CRIBBS, INGERSOLL, MARSH, RUSSELL Researcher: Kathryn Stabb Email: kstabb@earthlink.net Posted: 06/04/97: Clarence Defoe "Charlie" INGERSOLL, born 1854, Portage Twp., died after 1910, Mendon, St. Joseph Cty., (would like to know his death date), son of Asa and Patience RUSSELL INGERSOLL. Asa INGERSOLL, born 1821 in New York, died after 1880 in Portage Twp. (would like to know their death dates). Asa INGERSOLL was son of David INGERSOLL (would like to know David's wife). David INGERSOLL born Feb 1782 in Washington County, New York, died Sep 1857 in Comstock, Kalamazoo County. I have information on several generations back. Anyone can e-mail me. I would like to know death dates on above families as well as information on the George J. and Melvina MARSH family. Their daughter, Millie, married Clarence INGERSOLL in 1876 in Portage Twp. Clarence's daughter, Neva INGERSOLL, born 1893 in South Dakota, married Robert CRIBBS 1911 in Kalamazoo County. Robert Cribbs was son of William A. and Abigail J. McKENZIE CRIBBS. Am trying to find William's and Abigail's parents. I found William CRIBBS in 1920, St. Joseph County, age 60, and wife, Abigail, age 62. Would like death dates.

HARRISON Researcher: Mary Thompson Email: tomaryfarm@geocities.com Posted: 06/14/97: Searching for information and ancestors : Dr. Lehman Leroy HARRISON who practiced medicine in/around Kalamazoo County and city from the turn of the century until 1930s-40s. Have hit dead end.

COREY, HUNT, SHELLMAN Researcher: Estella Johnson Email: ekjohnson@worldnet.att.net Posted: 06/14/97: Hannah (HUNT) SHELLMAN, (b 8 Jan1844, VT-d 18 May1900) and husband George W SHELLMAN, resided Kalamazoo, according to entry in Chapman's 1892. Hannah was dau of John HUNT and Eliza COREY of Allegan Co. Would like to contact members of this family or anyone researching them.

BARKER Researcher: Joann Sebasta Email: 0010m61m@softhouse.com Posted: 06/17/97: Looking for descendants of Newell BARKER, b. 1800, Mass., d. 3/4/1871 Kalamazoo, MI.

FISHER, MOORE Researcher: Margaret Downs Glendinning Email: mpgwas@centuryinter.net Posted: 06/18/97: Seeking info re death/burial of Reuben FISHER after 1845. Also any info re Rollo MOORE after 1878. Where did he go after he left Kalamazoo County?

CHAPMAN, DODGE Researcher: Kay Masterson Email: genehunter@shasta.com Posted: 06/22/97: CHAPMAN, John B. of Brady. Born 1808-17 3 miles off shore from NYC in parents' ship according to family story. Marr. Bettie/Betsy DODGE in May 1839 and remained in MI until after 1850. D. in 1891 in NE. Children born in MI: Edmund Abimael, Dennis Byron,J ames Wm., Berkeley Bush, Mary, John A, Emma A, Annetta, Bettie, and David, Edrei Aretus, and Alice Olivia b. in MO, Any help appreciated. Thank you, Kay

DINES, MURRAY Researcher: Judy Mudge Email: jamudge@net-link.net Posted: 06/22/97: MURRAY family: Alexander came from County Down, Ireland. Married to Margaret DINES, they came from Ireland in 1853-54. As far as I know, they started in Genesee Co. NY, then came to MI--Barry Co. then Kalamazoo Co. Lived in Charleston Twp. before moving to Calhoun County. Had 12? children: baby lost at sea (?), Jennie, Elizabeth, Carry, Margaret, MaryAnn, John, Alexander, Robert, Carrie, & Edith.

VAIL, WEEKS, WICKS Researcher: Betty Thomas Email: agthomas@ultranet.com Posted: 06/26/97: WEEKS/WICKS: Looking for any/all information on the family of Edward S. WEEKS/WICKS, b. abt 1834 in Elba, Genesee, NY, d. Aug 1892, Kalamazoo, MI. He was married to Mary VAIL. They had the following children: Flora, Frank, Fred, Eulalia, and Edward.

OMAN Researcher: Norm & Geri Smith Email: nsmith@accn.org Posted: 07/07/97: Researching the OMAN surname, arriving Vicksburg, Schoolcraft and Prairie Ronde in the mid 1800's from PA.

CARR, KINGSTON, WAGNER Researcher: Virginia D. Stenley Email: virgina@ccpl.carr.lib.md.us Posted: 07/08/97: I have some old photos (c.1890's-1940's) that belonged to my grandmother of a (probably Arthur) KINGSTON family of Kalamazoo MI, and prior to that, Aberdeen area of SD. One of the daughters, Edith, married Ralph WAGNER. One of their children, Marjorie married a Calvin CARR in 1946. I would love to find a home for them.

ALLEN, DAVIS, MOOS, VANEVERY, WILLIAMSON Researcher: Cindy Rounds Email: CcGkg@aol.com Posted: 07/12/97: Looking for information on Thomas R ALLEN, married to Susan (maiden name VANEVERY?). Thomas & Susan had a foster child named Gertrude Allen,(no adoption records) but she had their last name. Thomas had (2) brothers, John ; Samuel. The family lived in Middleville, MIi abt 1880-1920. Glenn ALLEN (Thomas nephew) was executor of his uncle's estate. (Thomas owned land) After Thomas passed away (1913?) it looks like Susan was declared mentally incompetent by her sister Emily DAVIS and her brother Wesley VANEVERY. Known cities of residence in 1915: Carolyn VANEVERY, Grand Rapids/Amy MOOS, Grand Rapids/May WILLIAMSON, Kalamazoo/James WILLIAMSON, Kalamazoo/Wesley VANEVERY, Parmlee/Charles VANEVERY, Detroit/William VANEVERY, Canada. If anyone has any information regarding family, please e-mail me. Thanks

PERRAULT Researcher: Rose Ann & James R Brill Email: brill@mustang.fidnet.com Posted: 07/14/97: I would like to get any info I can find on Peter Z PERRAULT. He bought 40 Acres of land in Kalamazoo, Mi in Dec of 1856 Township 4 south. Peter would have his wife Anna Maria & 7. children at the time with him:Dorlight Glanay, Catharine Treny, Peter S, C B Lanner, Czaea,. David. & Chancy lles perrault. Peter Z was b April 6, 1826 near Paris France. He moved around a lot between Canada, MI, & IN. Peter & Anna had 12 Childern all togather. Some were b in Canada, MI, & IN. I have b dates . Peter d April 14, 1874 He fell off a carriage in a sawmill & was cut in half lenght wise. I dont know if he is bur in Kalamazoo or were Anna is bur. Or any record of when thay were married. I would apprecate any help you can provied. RoseAnn

LEWIS, WHITE Researcher: Dottie Lewis Email: lcalvin404@voyager.net Posted: 07/18/97: Hiram Leland LEWIS married Effie Celinda WHITE in 1881 in Kalamazoo, MI. Is there a record anywhere stating who Effie's parents were, ie Marriage announcement in newspaper? Also looking for death dates of this pair and if they had any children.

MOON Researcher: Barbara Moon Weiler Email: sugar@michiana.org Posted: 07/25/97: MOON - Am seeking information about the descendants of the six MOON brothers that settled in Van Buren, Branch and Kalamazoo Counties.They were: John S. b 1803, William L. b 1810, Peter J. b 1818, Joseph T. b 1819, Horace W. b 1822 and Ambrose F. b 1824. All were born in Ontario Co., NY to Philip MOON who came into the area with them in the late 1820s.

PETERSEN, SHEA Researcher: Virginia Schenck Email: a014206t@bc.seflin.org Posted: 07/26/97: PETERSEN\ SHEA -Looking for info and descendants of Jenolle PETERSEN born about 1900 in Ill. Parents were John and Anna PETERSEN who came from Denmark.The family moved to Kent Co. before 1928 where Jenolle married Versal SHEA. They had 3 known children;Lawrence, Elaine and Charlene.One or more of the children may have moved to Kalamazoo from Grand Rapids. Jenolle may have died around 1935-40.

ALLEN, TALLMAN, WILLIAMS Researcher: Tom Maas Email: tommaas@concentric.net Posted: 07/27/97: Looking for information about the WILLIAMS families of Alamo Township. My G.G. Grandfather was Chester A. WILLIAMS (b. 1825) from Seneca Co, NY. He is featured in the K'zoo County Compendium of 1906 as the namesake of the village of Williams in Alamo Twp. His 1st wife was Catherine ALLEN, his 2nd wife was Harriet TALLMAN. Chester had two brothers, John and Alfred, both settled nearby. I'm looking for photos, anecdotes, etc. about the village of Williams and the families of Chester, John and Alfred. I will publish a report.

BAAS, MEJEUR, UILDRIKS Researcher: Tom Baas Email: tcbaas@choice.net Posted: 07/31/97: Looking for death date and burial place of Klaas BAAS born 3 Jul 1871 in Oostwold, Groningen, Netherlands son of Beerend Klaas BAAS and Aaffien UILDRIKS. Moved to Missaukee County, Michigan abt. 1892 and later went to work for his uncle Tiddo MEJEUR (celery farm) in Kalamazoo area where was reportedly killed by lightning. Also would like information on the MEJEUR family.

THURBER Researcher: Ernest LeBlanc Email: radarjl@fox.nstn.ca Posted: 08/06/97: I am searching for a John Vinal THURBER, 1900-1977, lived in Collona, Mich. near Kalamazoo. Father was a Chester THURBER from Freeport, Nova Scotia,Canada. Mother's name was Ruth or Frances, or both.His brother,George Bennett THURBER was born in Boston, Mass. in 1913.

OOSTERHUIS Researcher: Jeanne Browning Email: browning@pcisys.net Posted: 08/13/97: Looking for information on Geert OOSTERHUIS born 1842 who emigrated at age 26 to Kalamazoo as a single man from Noordbrock, Gronigen. Wondering who spouse was and if he is the father of a Lena OOSTERHUIS who would have been 8 y/o in the 1880 census???

DEFOUW, HEYSTEK Researcher: L. Scripter Email: RASLLS@aol.com Posted: 08/16/97: 'm looking for any and all information regarding Jacobus DeFOUW and Elizabeth HEYSTEK, who were married around 1905, had 9 children, and lived all their lives at 1515 Church Street in Kalamazoo, until their deaths in 1950's or 1960's. All remaining family has no recollection of family names, dates.

BENSON, TROY Researcher: Patricia Schreiber Email: RSchrei860@aol.com Posted: 08/18/97: I am working more on my grandmother's mother's line from Oshtemo. Her name was Jennie (Genvieve) BENSON and her father was Judson BENSON and her mother Louise TROY. They lived there in the 1870-early 1900's - perhaps earlier. Would like to hear from anyone with information on this line.

ANWAY, CARR, REED Researcher: Arlene Krings Email: AKringsKC@postoffice.worldnet.att.net Posted: 08/20/97: My grandfather, Lester N. REED, was born in Kalamazoo, MI, to Miles REED and Polly ANWAY REED, January 17, 1867 (year may be off 1 or 2 years either way). Miles REED served in Company A, 3rd Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. He was found in Riley County, KS in 1880 Census. Polly ANWAY REED was found in 1900 Census in Wakeshma, Kalamazoo, MI living with grandchildren Charles & Ellen CARR. This census indicated Polly had 9 children, 7 of whom lived. I know of only Lester N. and Wilbert and would appreciate any information on other family members.

CARNEY Researcher: Mary Hodges Email: mhodges@raex.com Posted: 08/25/97: 1- John CARNEY- came to Climax Twp in 1830's, bought land in 1834, had at least 13 children, though some may have been born in Watertown,NY. No siblings are known nor is there any word of his wife or mother. His father was Samuel, but don't know if he left Ireland or not. Children were: Samuel, Silas, Almira, Lydia, William , Joseph, Lucretia, Anna, Eleanor, Polly, Sally, John, David 2- Silas CARNEY raised a large family in Climax and the nearby Twps. I can not find a Will for Silas and am not sure why. I don't know where Silas was born or how they got here from NY if that was his place of birth. Children: Harriet, William, Willard, John J., Byron, Charles, Polly Ann, Edna, Lucretia, Anson,

BURCHNALL, WESTNEDGE Researcher: Mary Hodges Email: mhodges@raex.com Posted: 08/25/97: 3- Thomas WESTNEDGE ended up in Kalamazoo from England, by way of NY as well. Here he married Mary BURCHNALL, from Anstey, Eng. They were the parents of Caroline, Sara, Richard and Joseph. The 2 were the war heroes, and the reason for Westnedge Ave. being the new name for West St. I believe I have read. Joseph BURCHNALL was Mary's father and brought her from England as a child.

BUCKNER, DUNCAN, HENSLEY, WHITE Researcher: Hensley Email: CLKNHEN@aol.com Posted: 08/26/97: Looking for information on William H. and Hattie (Harriett) WHITE and on Edith HENSLEY who was living on Jackson Street in 1917. Hattie and Edith's maiden name was DUNCAN and their parents were William Blair DUNCAN and Allie M. BUCKNER who were married in Gibson County, IN.

FORNER, KELLER Researcher: Virginia Hoffman Email: hoffmanh@worldnet.att.net Posted: 08/26/97: KELLER, Jonathan N. b. abt 1828 in PA, moved from PA to MI abt 1866. 1870 lived in Prairieville Twp next to Reuben &; Polly KELLER. 1880 & 1884 lived in Orangeville Twp. Wife Helen/Ellen b. abt 1843. Sons George B. KELLER (born NY, 1863 - 1936) and James KELLER. Daughter Mary M. KELLER. George marries Barbara Ann ___, lives in Orangeville Twp, have children Samuel, Georgia, Geffery, Goldie, Dennis based on 1884, 1894, 1900 census. Goldie might be Goldie FORNER in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co. Jonathan possibly moves after 1884 to Kalamazoo, Midland, Ionia or other Co. Family knowledge of "Midland", may mean "Midland Park" Barry Co. Wish info on Mary M. KELLER, b abt 1874 - who she married, etc., or additional info on descendents. Especially desire date of death, where died, of my GG Grandfather Jonathan KELLER. His death is not recorded in Barry Co. Clerks office. Maybe in other county? Various PA family have vague rememberances of Hastings, and Kalamazoo.

FULLER, WHITCOMB Researcher: James Richards Email: stargazr@bbtel.com Posted: 08/27/97: Looking for any biographical information on LeGrand WHITCOMB (b. 1836, Pike, New York), moved to Kalamazoo with parents (Leverett WHITCOMB and Delia FULLER) in 1837 and remained there until his death in 1911. I have info on his wife, children and descedents but I am seeking any info on his employment, activities, memberships, etc. Anything you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

STARRING Researcher: Elaine Bennett-Sharp Email: musician@bushnell.net Posted: 08/29/97: I would like to contact others who are researching the STARRING family in Kalamazoo County. Particularly interested in info on Robert STARRING, b. 2 Dec. 1908 in Kalamazoo and d. 28 May 1989 in Okemos, Ingham Co. MI. Also wish information about his siblings, who were also teachers. Have information to exchange.

KENT Researcher: Dawn Kent Email: ealli@locl.net Posted: 08/30/97: I am looking for any information on Clarence KENT, who was born in Scotts on May 10, 1907. I do not know his mother or fathers name and I believe he was an only child, however he may have had step brothers or step sisters. Clarence KENT had three children, Robert KENT, Erwin KENT and Louise KENT. If you have any info please let me know. Thanks.

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