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Re: EMERSONs NY>Alcona Co. MI

nvanrph — 2013-03-30 00:24:15Z

Nancy Roberts married Alvin Goodspeed.
They had a child Lucy Goodspeed. Maybe they had others. I'm not sure.
Lucy Married Freeman Buchanan.
They had a child named Nellie ..(among others, I'm sure).
Nellie married Chester Lunn
and they had several children including Eleanor, anna, ruth, and Marion.
Marion married Robert Crandall and they had 2 girls Donna and Nancy
Donna married Frederic Robinson (these are my parents)
Nancy has 1 girl - Mary AYERS
I have 2 girls with William Van Alstyne, Jr. Danielle and Lindsey

Re: EMERSONs NY>Alcona Co. MI

GASANDOVAL — 2013-03-27 04:47:39Z

Nicole -

In the last year I finally connected my Lucy Emerson to John W Roberts. It was thru her oldest child, Nancy Roberts Goodspeed. I found a reference to Nancy's parents, John Roberts and Lucy Emerson. I also knew that Lucy died before her father, because she is mentioned as Lucy Roberts in her father's probate records. I suspect that Nancy Roberts Goodspeed was named after Lucy's mother, Nancy O'Dell Roberts. All of my information is posted in a public tree on Ancestry.com called, "Descendants of Jared Emerson and Nancy O'Dell". I am also interested in comparing notes. I was not able to find much info on several of John and Lucy's children.

Jerry Sandoval

Re: EMERSONs NY>Alcona Co. MI

nvanrph — 2013-03-27 02:32:07Z

I think I am a decendent of Lucy Emerson - if this Lucy married John Roberts. I'd love to compare notes.
Nicole VanAlstyne

J. William & Nancy Anderson

gilkeyj123 — 2012-10-13 18:27:55Z

I am searching for any information on J. William and Nancy Anderson as well as their adopted son William Edward Anderson. J. William Anderson was born in Victoria, Ontario, Canada in 1871 and died on February 13, 1941 in Alcona County, Michigan. Nancy Anderson's maidan name is McClatchey and she was born in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1875. She died on August 16, 1945 in Alcona County, Michigan. Both she and J. William Anderson were married in Harrisville, Michigan on June 26, 1894. They lived Harrisville, Alcona Coutyt, Michigan. William Edward Anderson was adopted by the Andersons in 1913. He was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1906 and died in Ypsilanti, Michigan in February, 1978.

Re: J. William & Nancy Anderson

thomasker2 — 2012-09-25 13:20:01Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

1910 -
Name: Nancy Anderson
Age in 1910: 35
Birth Year: 1875
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Harrisville, Alcona, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married = 16
Spouse's Name: William Anderson
Father's Birthplace: At Sea
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan

William Anderson 39, Canada - store keeper
Nancy Anderson 35, MI
Bulah Anderson 14, MI - adopted, does not know where either parent was born
Percy E Anderson 13, Mi - adopted, does not know where either parent was born

1920 -
Name: Nancy Anderson
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Harrisville, Alcona, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John W Anderson
Father's Birthplace: United States of America
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

John W Anderson 48, Canada - farmer
Nancy Anderson 44, MI
William Anderson 13, MI
Danish Karois 13, Austria - orphan

1930 -
Name: Nancy Anderson
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Harrisville, Alcona, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: J William Anderson
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation:
Age at first marriage: 20
Parents' birthplace: Scotland/MI

J William Anderson 59, Canada - Age at first marriage: 24
Parents' birthplace: Canada/ENG
Nancy Anderson 55, MI
William E Anderson 24, MI - adopted son [
Clyde White 10, MI - indentured servant
Lorenzo Coe 17, MI - State ward

1940 -
Neither J. William nor Nancy Anderson are listed.

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Re: Farm Plat Book. Alcona County Michigan 1956.

Myra_Herron — 2012-09-25 00:16:00Z

That name isn't recorded in the 1956 plat map. I looked and didn't see it, anyway. If you want, I can scan that part of the plat map and let you take a look at it. I discovered that my dad also had a copy of that same plat map book, and it's in really good condition. Let me know if you want a scan to insure that I didn't miss it. I can scan that township easily. myraherron1 at msn.com

Re: Will do Census Lookups

SCIGSC — 2012-09-24 11:41:34Z

Marriage date: 26 Sep 1906
Place: Saline, Washtenaw, Michigan
Groom - Leon A. Tower, 22 years, b. 1884 in Saline
Bride - Ida A. Rowe, 21 years, b. 1885 in Pittsfield
Groom's parents are - Frank Tower and Elizabeth Banscherd
Bride's parents are - John Rowe and Jane Sellick Rowe
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(Notes) Ida's parents ----
John Rowe was born Feb 18, 1840 and died Feb 11, 1920.
see scan of his death cert here.
http://cdm16317.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p12940...
and
Jane Sellick Rowe was born Dec 5, 1849 and died Feb 13, 1920.
see scan of her death cert here.
http://cdm16317.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p12940...
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1910 Federal Census -Michigan > Washtenaw > Lodi > District 0130 > 1
Leon A Tower 25 Mail Carrier-Rural Route
Ida A Tower 24
Mildred Tower 2
This record shows that Leon and Ida have been married for 3 years
This record shows that Ida is the mother of 1 kid with 1 kid still livng.
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1920 Federal Census - Michigan > Washtenaw > Saline > District 157 > 3
Leon Tower 34 Mail Carrier-R.F.D.
Ida Tower 33
Mildred Tower 12
Dorothy Tower 9
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Ida Tower died in 1929
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1930 Federal Census - Michigan > Alcona > Millen > District 14 > 3
Leon A Tower 42
Carrie Tower 19
This record shows that Leon and Carrie have been married for 1 year.
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1940 Federal Census - Michigan > Alcona > Curtis > 1-3 > 15
Leon A Tower 56
Caroline A Tower 26
Leona A Tower 10
Ruth Tower 7
Loyal Tower 2
Larry Tower 6/12
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Re: Farm Plat Book. Alcona County Michigan 1956.

laurietower65 — 2012-09-22 15:33:05Z

My Grandfather Leon (Lee) Austin Tower built a home in Curtisville
If you see an address for it I would love to know what it is. He died in 1956.
Laurie

Re: Will do Census Lookups

laurietower65 — 2012-09-22 15:24:06Z

I'm looking for information on my grandfather Leon Austin Tower
Born 5 april 1884 in Saline, Lodi Twp., Washtenaw County, Michigan Death 28 Oct 1956 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, USA
He lived in Curtis ville Mi around the 1940's
Also looking for more info on his Father Frank Tower 1856-1920 and his father Loyal Tower (mispelled Royal) 1811–1895.

Leon Austin Tower was married to Ida Tower and then to the House maid Caroline Folk after Ida died.
Let me know what you find. Thanks Laurie

Re: BUCHOLZ BOYS from Ann Arbor

AnnaMarie45BennettWolff — 2012-07-14 20:48:14Z

Thank you for your reply.
I will have to check that Cemetery out the next time I am in MI...Thanks for the pointer.
Our information is so sparse it is hard to put the puzzle together. The first surname I saw for GGrandma was Buckles, not Bucholz, so I guess I have gained some ground.
She is buried in Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit.
Bertha A. Wolff 1863-1939 on the stone.
Husband Otto H. Wolff 1862-1920 on the stone

Re: Caledonia Gierke/Coleman Families

thomasker2 — 2012-07-14 20:00:11Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 -
Name: Manion J Gierke
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No

Manion Gierke 36, MI - yatch club chef
Leora Gierke 40, OK
Manion J Gierke 8, MI

1930 -
Name: Marion Gierkie
[Manion Gierke]
[Marrion Gierkie]
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Caledonia, Alcona, Michigan
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: William Gierkie
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Ada Gierkie
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation:

William Gierkie 67, GER - Age at first marriage: 26
Parents' birthplace: GER/GER; immigrated 1864
Ada Gierkie 62, MI - Age at first marriage: 23
Parents' birthplace: Ny/MI
Arthur Gierkie 29, MI - works on farm
Marion Gierkie 27, MI - widowed, works on farm
Walter Gierkie 22, MI - works on farm
Wilson Gierkie 21, MI - works on farm
Ella Gierkie 16, MI
Viviaan Gierkie 15, MI

CAlif. death record -
Alma Gierke is not listed.
What is her last name at the time of death???

http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi

Salinas is not listed as a searchable location.

Re: BUCHOLZ BOYS from Ann Arbor

luckloo — 2012-07-14 17:04:58Z

Yes we do have something in common:) Although all the names you mention are familar, I really don't have much information. I think Claudia was Russell's mother? However, there is a large family plot in " Washtenong Memorial Park," Ann Arbor,MI. Many relatives buried there (not my parents)

I hope this helps.

Re: BUCHOLZ BOYS from Ann Arbor

AnnaMarie45BennettWolff — 2012-07-14 02:33:32Z

I am sure you saw my previous post, but do you have any info on this part of the family?

Looking for Bertha Bucholz b.November 18, 1863 in Neustettin Pommernia, Germany d. Detroit, MI September 23, 1939, m. Otto August Wolff they had 7 children.

All I know about Bertha is:
Johann and Augusta (Bucholz) Schuelke with Schuelke Children: Wilhelm (m.Maass), Bertha Emma (m.Luebke), Johann (m.Holke), Pauline (m.Schuetz) and Ida arrived in the United States in April 1890, and became citizens in 1895

Augusta's daughter Bertha Bucholz arrived in the USA a few years earlier, possible 1885. Her sponsors lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan and that is where she lived for a few years before moving to Detroit.

All of this info is so sketchy and limited, I am just at a stand still with this branch of the family. If you can help
Please let me know. We have in common Bucholz and Ann Arbor, MI Thank You

Re: BUCHOLZ BOYS from Ann Arbor

luckloo — 2012-07-14 02:07:30Z

Who are you? I am Neil's oldest daughter. Richard & Kenny were my uncles...Russell & Margaret were my grandparents.
I've heard of Charlie, I think he was Russell's brother?

Re: Rustand Family

bobjlee661 — 2012-05-10 01:10:09Z

My last name is Lee. My grandfather was Gordon Lee from Alpena Mi.His mothers name was Lillian. Her maiden name was Martinson. Lillian Martinson's mother's name was Karen Rustand. Karen's father's name was Ole Rustand from Alcona county. The Martinson's family came from Drammen and Lier Norway.

Re: Laviolette Family

krabeau1 — 2012-03-11 20:49:32Z

Did you send John Cholette a family tree on the martins. Your email address does not work. I am looking for Henry Martin's son James E. Martin info that they lived in Saginaw, Mi. He is my mother's father. Can you help my email is krabeau@umich.edu

GUTZMAN, William Collins

warrencoon1 — 2012-02-21 20:30:52Z

William Collins Gutzman, 69, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at his home.
Born August 10, 1942 to Gustav and Dorothy (Collins) Gutzman in Marquette, MI he was raised there. During his youth, he worked with his father logging in the Upper Peninsula. After high school, he worked for the railroad as a brakeman, and out west at a frozen vegetable plant and as a fireman. Bill attended Northern Michigan University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Industrial Arts. A devoted teacher, Bill taught Industrial Arts in Utica, Rogers City, and at Alcona High School from 1968 until his retirement in 1996, where he coached Jr. High and Junior Varsity basketball. He also taught a night shop class for the community for many years. He was an active member of the Lincoln United Methodist Church

Bill was a distinguished marksman, and was one of the top 100 shooters in the country. He taught 4-H riflery for many years. He enjoyed downhill skiing, water skiing, riding his quad, traveling, fishing, camping, and woodworking.

Bill is survived by two daughters; Alyce (Mark) Davis of Old Lyme CT, Christy Gutzman of Hubbard Lake, three sons; Bryan (Julie) of Prior Lake MN, and Todd (Kayla) Gutzman of Lincoln, and Steve (Gina) Edwards of Anchorage AK, ten grandchildren; William, Calvin, Kyle, Star, Nichole, Chelsi, Dakota, Austin, and Preston Gutzman, and Brandon Jennings, one brother; Gary (Loraine) Gutzman of Marquette, and his best friend and companion; Glenna Spencer. He was preceded in death by his wife; Karen Edwards on June 11, 2009.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11 am at the Lincoln United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10 am. Rev. Tracy Brooks will officiate. Memorial donations suggested to the Lincoln United Methodist Church. Cremation arrangements were made by Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln.

GUTZMAN, Karen Sue Nee Edwards

warrencoon1 — 2012-02-21 20:27:31Z

Karen Sue Edwards-Gutzman, 67, of Harrisville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Saginaw St. Mary’s Hospital.
Born August 2, 1941 to Raymond and Emma (Lewis) Armstrong, in Huntingburg, Indiana she was raised in Odon, Indiana. A devoted teacher, Karen taught business education in Indiana and in Illinois, moving to the Alcona School district in 1972. She retired from Alcona High School in 1996. She was an active member of the Lincoln United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. Karen was a member of the Odon Eastern Star, Michigan Education Association Retirees, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel of Iosco and Alcona, and of the Alumni Association at Indiana State University of Terre Haute Indiana. She enjoyed downhill skiing, quad riding, travelling, and crafts. She loved spending time with her family, and volunteering at church.

Mrs. Edwards-Gutzman is survived by her husband; Bill Gutzman, one son; Steve (Gina) Edwards of Anchorage AK, her second family; Alyce (Mark) Davis of Old Lyme, CT, Christy Gutzman of Hubbard Lake, MI, Bryan (Julie) Gutzman of Prior Lake, MN, Todd (Kyla) Gutzman of Lincoln, MI, ten grandchildren; William, Calvin, Kyle, Star, Nichole, Chelsi, Dakota, Austin, and Preston Gutzman, and Brandon Jennings, her mother Emma Armstrong of Odon, IN, one brother; Steve (Donna) Armstrong of Linton, IN, three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her father; Raymond Armstrong in 1997.

Arrangements are in care of Gillies Funeral Home, Lincoln, MI, www.gilliesfuneralhomes.com. A Memorial Service will be held at the Lincoln United Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm, her family will begin receiving visitors at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Lincoln United Methodist Church.

Re: HON. MANFORD GEORGE EMERY

hulatiger13 — 2012-02-20 04:26:57Z

Hi,
I am Manford and Edna's grandson. Let me know what info you you are looking for.

Caledonia Gierke/Coleman Families

JennHicks2464 — 2011-12-02 06:18:23Z

Hello!

I am looking for any information on the Gierke and Coleman Families in Caldonia, Alcona Michigan. I am the great grand daughter of Manion J. Gierke son of Ada Loomis and William Gierke. He married Carolyn Coleman who promptly died of appendicitis. He then married Alma. At some point they went to Ypsilanti where she gave birth to a son Manion Jr in March of 1932. After that....she disappears. The story is that she walked out my my grandpa and great grandpa. Her death records place her in Salinas California in July of 85. Anything anyone may have would be great! Thanks!

Re: McLeods 1920 census

smithd214 — 2011-11-13 12:39:02Z

Thank you for helping me out. It is much appreciated.

McLeods 1920 census

smithd214 — 2011-11-12 21:44:42Z

I am hoping someone may be able to help me. I found the following McLeods on the 1920 census in Alcona Michigan,

Name: Murdock Mcleod
Residence: , Alcona, Michigan
Estimated Birth Year: 1846
Age: 74
Birthplace: Scotland
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Birthplace:
Film Number: 1820753
Digital Folder Number: 4311578
Image Number: 00089
Sheet Number: 5
Household Gender Age
Murdock Mcleod M 74y
Spouse Jane Mcleod F 68y

I believe that Murdock's wife Jane is the sister of my great grandfather John Smith. Can anyone tell me what other information appears on the census? I have access to Ancestry.ca but it does not include U.S. censuses.
Also since I cannot find them on the 1930 census, I am assuming they both died between 1920 and 1930. Is it possible to find a death record or place of burial? Both of them were born in Scotland, lived and were married in Ontario, Canada and moved to Michigan in the early 1900s.
Any help would be most welcome.
David

Re: McLeods 1920 census

thomasker2 — 2011-11-12 21:40:15Z

1920 -
Name: Murdock Mcleod
[Murdock Mclead]
Home in 1920: Harrisville, Alcona, Michigan
Age: 74
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Scotland
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Spouse's Name: Jane Mcleod
Father's Birth Place: Scotland
Mother's Birth Place: Scotland
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home Owned: Own
Year of Immigration: 1869
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Murdock Mcleod 74, Scotland - immigrated 1869
Jane Mcleod 68, Scotland - immigrated 1892 [1852]

FREE online MICH. death records seem to stop at 1920.

1910, 1900 - Murdock and Jane do not appear on any census.

Re: Grandchamp

AnitaNelson29 — 2011-10-13 14:43:34Z

JTull

I replied to your query via personal email.

Anita

Re: Grandchamp

jtull134 — 2011-10-07 16:01:08Z

I would be interested in the information you found on Helene Grandchamp and her sister Clare Grandchamp. These names and dates match my wife's great grandmother Helene "Nellie" Grandchamp and her sister Clare E Grandchamp. Daughters of George Henry Grandchamp and Catherine Perinier who lived in Houghton County Michigan. There are also three sons Henry George Grandchamp, Albert William Grandchamp, and Walter David Grandchamp Sr.

I would really love to have copies of the baptism records and share any info I have with you about this family line.

Please e-mail me at jtull@pobox.com

Regards

Jeffrey Tull

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

pauli936 — 2011-09-23 09:36:08Z

Yes, you are right. Les McMaster and family lived just west of Killmaster past Bernard Brown farm and where the road makes a sharp left turn.

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

evruss — 2011-09-21 01:49:07Z

Thanks for letting me know the names of parents of Leslie MacMaster. Yes, it appears he is from a different MacMaster family. I'll try and concentrate on the Daniel MacMaster - brother of Hugh and descendants of Hugh and Margaret.

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

jas_48198 — 2011-09-21 01:26:45Z

Leslie McMaster (b. 1890 in Alcona County) was one of the sons of William McMaster (b. 1857 in Ontario) and Mary Slaght. They resided near Killmaster. William came to Alcona County in the late 1870's from Norfolk County, Ontario. He had brothers Edward, Ira, Lucius, and George. I think this family is unrelated to your Hugh and Daniel. Hugh's marriage is recorded at St. Raphael's Catholic church in Glengarry County, Ontario, 08 Oct 1872. Hugh McMaster, son of Angus McMaster and Christina McMullen, to Marg. McDonell, daughter of Duncan McDonell and Sarah McDonald.

-- John Stewart

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

evruss — 2011-09-20 21:17:12Z

Thanks for your help. It's always good to have a name and location of residence - it might be useful in my future research.

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

pauli936 — 2011-09-20 14:20:09Z

I don't know who Les' family was. They lived just west of Killmaster (now a ghost town) on what I belive is now Fowler Rd. We lived there from about 1941 until 1954. Sorry I can't be of more help. Pauli

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

evruss — 2011-09-20 01:04:17Z

Thanks for the info. The family I have been researching is Hugh (father), Margaret (mother). Their children: John Duncan, Sarah, Sadie, Margaret and Mary. The Alcona county library has been very helpful and sent obituaries for both Hugh and Margaret. Hugh died in 1908 in Harrisville and Margaret died in Washington in 1922. She went there after Hugh's death to be with her children. In Hugh's obituary there is mention of a brother, Daniel McMaster living in Harrisville. I don't know anything about Daniel - it could be possible that the Les McMaster could be a relative of Daniel? Do you know who Les' father was or any of his family? How long ago did he own the property beside your's?

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

pauli936 — 2011-09-19 12:50:44Z

I am not sure if this will help you. There was a Les McMaster who lived in Gustin township. He owned the property next door to our farm. Does he fit on your tree? Pauli

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

evruss — 2011-09-05 17:47:49Z

Thank you so much. Birth date is correct along with the correct names of his parents. I'll try to access some old newspaper obituaries to see if he is listed. If you have any further suggestions, please let me know. Thanks again.

Re: Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

thomasker2 — 2011-09-05 13:57:51Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

death record -
Name: Hugh Mcmaster
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 25 Nov 1908
Death Place: Harrisville, Alcona Co., Michigan
Age: 73
Birth Date: 1835
Birthplace: Scotland
Occupation: Laborer
Race: White
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Angus Mcmaster
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Christena Mcmaster
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B51833-9
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 963960
Reference Number: p 56

Hugh McMaster/Margaret McDonell Family in Harrisville, Alcona

evruss — 2011-09-05 00:27:02Z

Hugh McMaster and Margaret McDonell were both born and were married in Glengarry County, Ontario Canada. Hugh was born in 1835 and Margaret in approx. 1840. They were married in 1872 in Ontario. I have found a Hugh McMaster living in Greenbush, Alcona on the 1870 census working as a labourer in the lumber trade. On the 1880 and 1900 census, there is a Hugh McMaster, wife, Margaret and children John D., Sarah C. and Mary M. living in Harrisville, Alcona, Michigan. On the 1910 census, Margaret is widowed at 70 years and living with daughter, Mary M. who is 30 years. It looks like Hugh died between 1900 and 1910 in Harrisville. Is there anyone who could provide any info on death records, newspaper obituaries or tombstone lookups for Hugh during 1900 and 1910. I am anxious to find the names of his parents on any document which would confirm that it is the Hugh I am looking for. Any help, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Doak Hardware

takval77 — 2011-08-10 20:10:16Z

I am looking for any photos and information on Doak Hardware. It was located in Curran,Michigan in the 50's and 60's. It was accross from the IGA store and gas station. My grandfather owned it and I spent time there as a child, but have very little other info, and no photos. Thank you, Tammy Doak King

Re: Looking for information about John and Clarissa Bowser of Curtisville,

thomasker2 — 2011-04-27 14:43:47Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

You need to supply - DOB's + birthplaces for these ppl.

Looking for information about John and Clarissa Bowser of Curtisville,

amidd67 — 2011-04-27 03:17:13Z

Alcona, Michigan. Also Clarissa's parents, George and Sarah from the same place.

Thank you.

Re: Craven, Pyne, Charbonneau families and others

ElizabethNewsted — 2011-04-27 02:10:03Z

Did you ever find any information on James Craven and Jennette Mckinght?

Re: George Allen JOSLYN

lakehse — 2011-04-20 19:20:56Z

typed as published. You'll note the middle initial is mixed up with his son. West Harrisville Cemetery is now called Springport Cemetery on US23, south of Harrisiville. There is not a headstone for him but there is one for a child of his.
Do you have any indications of him being a Civil War veteran as stated in the 1890 Census?

Alcona County Review, February 28, 1907.
GEO. H. JOSLYN DEAD
George H. Joslyn aged 70 years. died Sunday evening at his home near Lincoln.
Deceased had been a sufferer from cancer of the lip for four or five years past, and altho every effort was made to stay the progress of the disease, they were unavailing.
George H. Joslyn was born July 5, 1887, in Maine. He came to Michgan when still a young man and had been a resident of Alcona county upwawrds of thirty-five years. He lived many yeras in Greenbush, where he was enenged as a land looker and lulmber jobber. About nine yers ago he moved to Lincoln with his family. His wife died 17 years ago last August,leaving him the care of six children, five of whom survice him. The surviving children are John W. of Lincoln, George H. of Onaway, Alice and Mildred of Lincoln,
Mrs. W.B. Barker of Onaway.
The funeral was held Wednesday from the M. E. church at Lincoln. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. McKnight,
pastor of the Latter Day Saints church at McIver, Mich.
The burial took place at South Harrisivlle cemetery.

Re: George Allen JOSLYN

lakehse — 2011-04-20 19:18:29Z

I'm not a family member. My interest is in his Civil War service which I can not seem to find a confirmation of.
I have his obit and few other details to share if you're interested. I posted his obit. Marcia

Re: Looking for death records for George S. and Sarah Merritt buried at Curtisville Cemetery

amidd67 — 2011-04-18 00:02:00Z

Curtisville, Sanilac, Michigan. I have looked and looked for a 1900 or 1910 Census for George Merritt with no luck. Where is he? Thanks for looking.

Re: Looking for death records for George S. and Sarah Merritt buried at Curtisville Cemetery

thomasker2 — 2011-04-17 15:39:51Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

FREE online Mich. death records stop at 1920. Not everyone is listed.

Neither George nor Sarah are listed.

WHERE is Curtisville Cemetery located???

Need DOB's + birthplaces for George & Sarah

Re: George Allen JOSLYN

manpapa2 — 2011-04-13 23:34:16Z

Yes, I am. Are you connected to him?

Shirley

Re: George Allen JOSLYN

lakehse — 2011-04-13 13:12:52Z

are you still working on GAJoslyn?

Looking for death records for George S. and Sarah Merritt buried at Curtisville Cemetery

amidd67 — 2011-04-04 02:19:41Z

George S. Merritt died on April 27, 1901 and his wife Sarah died on July 11, 1898.

Re: alcona county Schulz Family

computercop2002 — 2011-04-03 14:18:35Z

I am her grandaughter. I have lots of info,and am working on the Kuschke connection also. All but one Vogeli remained in Lucas County.

Re: Craven, Pyne, Charbonneau families and others

sandypttr — 2011-01-28 04:02:34Z

JAMES PYNE was born in New Brunswick in 1823, and was married to Isabella Craven, of that place in 1850, and came to Alcona County in 1870. He first worked for Ives, Green & Co., at lumbering for two years, and bought eighty acres in Section 28, of Alcona Township, a part of which he cleared and commenced farming. He has a family of eight children, five boys and three girls, who are living in the township. Mr. Pyne jobbed at lumbering successfully for several seasons for E.R. Haynes & Co., of Alcona Township. Subsequently he has lumbered for Alger, Smith & Co. at Black River, and has recently finished a large dwelling house on his farm, but did not live to enjoy the fruits of his hard labor, for on the 10th day of May, 1883, he died suddenly of disease of the heart, and was buried in Harrisville cemetery. He was a kind neighbor, a firm friend and an honest man. The large concourse of neighbors who attended the funeral attested to the respect in which he was held by the community where he had so long lived. (Bibliography: “History of the Lake Huron Shore and Its People with Illustrations & Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Pioneers”, 1883, Chicago, Page 278-279)
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Re: Death records for George S. And Sarah Merritt of Curtis, Alcona, Michigan

amidd67 — 2010-11-12 23:49:19Z

I have seen most of these records, but thank you for looking. I hadn't heard of the "Family History on the Descendants of Joseph Merritt". Were did you find that? Why isn't there a death record for George or Sarah Merritt? Maybe they didn't die in Curtis, Alcona, Michigan. I left a message with the cemetery. Where is George Merritt during the 1900 and 1910 Michigan Censuses?

Re: Death records for George S. And Sarah Merritt of Curtis, Alcona, Michigan

thomasker2 — 2010-11-12 22:44:53Z

I'm not related to this family.

NOTE - 1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships or parental birthplaces.
1850 -
Name: George S Merritt
Age: 26
Estimated birth year: abt 1824
Birth Place: Canada
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Clyde, St Clair, Michigan

George S Merritt 26, Canada - farmer
Sarah Ann Merritt 28, OH [1822]
Jasper Merritt 2, Canada
Moses Merritt 48, Canada - farmer
Clarasa Merritt 50, Canada
Henry R Merritt 17, Canada
Charlott Merritt 15, Canada
Harriet Merritt 14, Canada
Eliza Merritt 12, Canada
William J Merritt 10, Canada
Livisa Merritt 6, Canada
Nancy Merritt 8, Canada

1860 - George's parents + family
Name: Moses Merritt
Age in 1860: 56
Birth Year: abt 1804
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Clyde, St Clair, Michigan
Gender: Male
Post Office: Clyde Mills

Moses Merritt 56, Canada - farmer
Clarissa Merritt 56, Canada
Henry R Merritt 27, Canada - farmer
Caroline Merritt 22, Canada
William J Merritt 20, Canada
Nancy Merritt 17, Canada
Lovicy Merritt 15, Canada
Laura E Merritt 10, MI

1860, 1870 - George & Sarah are not listed

1880 -
Name: George S. Merritt
Home in 1880: Fort Gratiot, Saint Clair, Michigan
Age: 55
Estimated birth year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Canada
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah A. Merritt
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: Canada
Occupation: Grocer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

George S. Merritt 55, Canada
Sarah A. Merritt 58, VT
Willard M. Merritt 22, MI = sailor [1858]
John Q. Merritt 12, MI

birth record -
Name: John Q. Merritt
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 17 Dec 1867
Birthplace: Clyde, St Clair, Michigan
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Geo. S. Merritt
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Sarah Merritt
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C03314-2
System Origin: Michigan-ODM
Source Film Number: 2297920
Reference Number:
Collection: Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995

Name: Moses Merritt
Surname: Merritt
Given Name: Moses
Sex: M
Birth: ABT 1804 in Lincoln County, Upper Canada [French]

Father: Moses Merritt b: 19 Jul 1771 in Fishkill, Dutchess, New York
Mother: Sarah Ackley b: 1771 in Long Island, Nassau, New York

Marriage: Clarissa Slingerland b: ABT 1806
Children
George Merritt b: ABT 1826
Henry Merritt b: ABT 1828
Laura Merritt b: ABT 1830
Jane Merritt b: ABT 1832
Daniel Merritt b: ABT 1834
Charlotte Merritt b: ABT 1836
Harriet Merritt b: ABT 1838
Caroline Merritt b: ABT 1840
Nancy Merritt b: ABT 1842
William Merritt b: ABT 1844
Lovicia Merritt b: ABT 1846
Clarissa Merritt b: ABT 1848

Sources:
Title: Lincoln Regiment Militia Rolls
Author: Family History on the Descendants of Joseph Merritt
Publication: Ted Merritt of Windsor, Ontario

George & Sarah's death records are not online.

WRITE the cemetary asking for all family info abt them.
Cemeteries do not record the date of death but rather the date of internment.

death record -
County: Alcona
City/village/township: Curtis
Last Name: Merritt
Given Name: John Quincy
Birth Year: Dec. 28, 1867
Age: 49
Death Day: 10
Death Month: Jun
Death Year: 1917
Father's Given Name:G S [AKA George]
Father's Last Name: Merritt
mother's name = S. A. Louks = NY

marriage record -
Groom's Name: George Leo Draesky
Groom's Birth Date: 1892
Groom's Birthplace: Ohio
Groom's Age: 22
Bride's Name: Lavesie Merritt
Bride's Birth Date: 1895
Bride's Birthplace: Michigan
Bride's Age: 19
Marriage Date: 16 Jun 1914
Marriage Place: Glennie, Alcona County, Michigan
Groom's Father's Name: Wm. Draesky
Groom's Mother's Name: Ella Hennis
Bride's Father's Name: John Q. Merritt
Bride's Mother's Name: Sarah E. Merritt
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M73308-9
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 963961
Reference Number: rec # 1040
Collection: Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995

birth record -
Name: John Q. Merritt
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 09 Jun 1917
Death Place: Curtis, Alcona Co., Michigan
Age: 49
Birth Date: 1868
Birthplace: Mich.
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: G.S. Merritt
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Set Loukes < < < < < <
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B51833-9
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 963960
Reference Number: p 85
Collection: Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995

1900 - he married Lavesie Merritt
Name: George L Draesky
[George L Dearsk]
Home in 1900: Curtis, Alcona, Michigan
Age: 7
Birth Date: Jun 1892
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
Father's name: William Draesky
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's name: Ella Draesky
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Marital Status: Single

William Draesky 46, 5/60 OH - farmer
Ella Draesky 39, 11/61 OH - married 10 yrs, 4 children
James F Draesky 11, 5/90 OH
George L Draesky 7, 6/92 OH
William A Draesky 5, 7/95 OH
Murtel L Draesky 2, 3/98 OH
Mary H Draesky 49, 7/50 OH = s/inlaw

1900 - cannot locate John Q. Merrit and family in Alcona Cty.