Clare - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Homestead records

karinran38 — 9 Aug 2008 7:58:40 GMT

I have been told that my great-grandfather Forest Randall homestead land in Harrison, Clare Co. MI. Can anyone give me any leads? I also understand that he had a business call Randall and Sons.
HELP

Obit Request for Fern E. SMITH

MARILYN1 — 3 Sep 2008 3:55:35 GMT

Fern E. SMITH b. 28 Aug 1914 d. 23 Aug 2007; last residence was Farwell.
Researching PERRY - seeking names of Fern's first husband, Mr. PERRY and her parents. DYSINGER family connection.
Any assistance greatly appreciated.

Quick & Degeer family lookup

mary_49255 — 27 Jun 2008 7:53:10 GMT

I am looking for any info on Charles M. Quick b.1871 d.1941 and Eliza Jane Degeer b1880 d.1956. Burried in the Wise township Cemetary. Charles father George M. Quick is buried in the Chipiwa Township Cemetary he died 1919. He was married to Abby Lytle. If anyone has any info on any of these people please contact me at mary_49255@yahoo.com

Mary

Dodge, Dodge City, Hamilton township

labmug — 19 Jun 2008 2:25:07 GMT

In search of any and all stories,pictures etc.on past residence of this area. Mostly of the original Dodge, tring to rebuild the lay out of the town. Any history of Hamilton twp. in general.

Clare County Historical Society Museum

labmug — 19 Jun 2008 1:36:08 GMT

We have the original court document for the Clare Co. circuit court from it begining to 1960s, But they have not yet been scanned and the index is still held by the county. always looking for help!

Will Cover
board of Dir. CCHS

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClareCoHS/

Clare County Plat Maps

jdathey1 — 25 May 2007 3:15:43 GMT

Where can I find plat maps for Clare county from about 1900-1930?

DICKINSON (DIXON)

WLMorrison — 29 Dec 2007 11:50:19 GMT

Recently another poster pointed me to the fact that in the 1900 census for Garfield, Clare, MI, Albert DICKINSON and his wife Mary were listed as DIXON. Also listed was a daughter Ida May.

Sometime between 1900 and 1910 Albert did something that landed him in the Ionia Reformatory. That is where he is in the 1910 census. Mary has moved back into Isabella Township of Isabella County and living with her nephew Daniel. Mary was the youngest sister of two of Isabella Township settlers, Neil and Donald MORRISON. She came to the United States sometime between 1884 and 1885.

I am trying to find two pieces of information. What crime did Albert commit and where did Ida May go?

I have written to the Michigan Department of Corrections but they do not have any record of Albert. They stated that once they are released that records were no longer maintained.

I have also researched extensively for any information on Ida May but so far I have not found anything. I do not know if she died or if she married. Any help here would be appreciated.

Thank you.

William Morrison

Matilda Ella (Worthington) ROBINETT d. 31 Jul 1912 - Burial Place

jamessnowjr2002 — 14 Mar 2008 6:26:15 GMT

Hoping to find burial place for MATILDA ELLA (WORTHINGTON) ROBINETT, the third wife and widow of JOSEPH ROBINETT. Joseph died in 1892 and is buried in Williams Co. Ohio. After abt. 1900 she lived with Robinett children in Clare Co. Matilda was the only sister of my Gr. Gr. Grandfather Worthington. Hoping also to find a volunteer to take a photo of her grave stone (if one exists). Thanks for your help!

Budd Family

michaelcarlbudd — 23 Mar 2006 5:00:22 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Budd Family of Harrison. If anyone can share with me the name of Budd Lake's namesake, I would appreciate that too. Thanks much.

God bless,
Carl

New Clare County MIGenWeb Site

DHOFFGR — 29 Dec 2007 10:25:30 GMT

There is a new URL for the Clare County MIGenWeb site:

http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/clare

Please help make the site one of the best on the MIGenWeb. If you have information to contribute or would like to transcribe information please contact me, Donna Hoff-Grambau, webmaster, at grambau@gmail.com

Thanks.

Donna Hoff-Grambau

Cherry Grove and Surrey burial records

kathyd613 — 22 Nov 2006 2:57:13 GMT

Can anyone tell me if the Cherry Grove and Surrey Twp. cemetery records from the genealogical society are transcriptions of the tombstones only? Or is there also information about the occupants of unmarked graves?

Seeking Obit and Burial Info

DonaldAngevine — 13 Oct 2007 3:54:09 GMT

Good Day,

I am a genealogy volunteer from Bethel, Maine, USA, helping a gentleman in the country of Norway, Europe, to locate family in Michigan. The people I am trying to find once resided and died in the communities of Farwell and Lake, Michigan.

I am seeking obituaries and burial information on three people:

Stanley G Richards; b. 06 May 1925; d. 31 May 2006; Last Residence, Farwell, Clare, MI.

Georgianna P. Gallant; b. 28 Dec 1900; d. 26 Aug 1993, Howell, Livingston, MI; Last Residence, Garfield Township [Lake], Clare, MI.

Walter Gallant; b. 26 Jul 1896; d. Jun 1976, PEI, Canada; Last Residence, Garfield Township [Lake], Clare, MI.

Stanley is Georgianna’s son by her first marriage. Walter was her second husband. Walter died from an accident at their vacation home in Prince Edward Island, CA, but it is expected he is buried in Clare County.

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Don Angevine
Bethel, Maine, USA

Looking for BRADD surname COUSINS

Kathy Newton — 4 Dec 2001 5:26:00 GMT

Hi, Would Love to hear from my BRADD cousins
Have alot to share on our line
Thank you
Kathy

Graham in Michigan

renoqueen — 29 May 2007 12:43:03 GMT

We are three cousins trying to "connect the dots" with our Graham ancestors. We are each decended from different sons of James Sweet Graham.
We believe the Graham family moved from NY to Ontario around 1800. James, born about 1824, was the son of Wm. Graham and Martha/Sarah/Margaret/Pattey Sweet. We have no known siblings for James Sweet Graham. He married first Margaret/Sarah Houghtaling (daughter of Wm. Houghtaling and Mary Davy) and then Louise or Louisa Regan (Daughter of Thos. Regan and the same Mary Davy who was widowed from Wm.)
Looking at old records we find a number of families from the same area of NY state and other points east, in the same geographical area of Ontario, then in the same area of Michigan. These families seemed to follow a migration pattern over several generations.
We are hoping to compare notes with any other Michigan Graham researchers or others who believe their family may some way be connected. There is a missing link we just can't seem to put our fingers on.

Nelson & Rachel Hemstreet - from Canada to Grant Twp. Clare County -1887-1930

Susan — 29 Nov 2006 10:50:21 GMT

Wondering if anybody else is reaching this family?

Nelson was actually born in NY State in 1833 moved to Canada with his family and they settled in Hastings Co. ,Ontario.

He had possibly 2 wives before marrying Rachel Allen in 1875 in Kent Co., Ontario Canada. Rachel was born in 1849 in Ontario, Canada.

Nelson and Rachel immigrated to the USA in 1887 with at least 6 or 7 of their children - George, William, Margaret, James, Robert, Scott, possibly Lucy?

On the 1900 census Nelson has died and Rachel is with four of her sons in Grant Twp...these sons seem to stay in the Clare County area right up to the 1930 USA census.

Wondering if it is possible to get a death registration for Nelson? Looking for who exactly were his parents as there seems to be some confusion on this line of the Hemstreets that came from NY to Hastings county!! This is the long way round..

Appreciate any help on this crew!!

Susan (from Montreal)

obit lookup please--RAMEY

daninor — 23 May 2007 2:34:19 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit for a cousin-

ELWOOD RAMEY 01 Nov 1921-- May 1981 Harrison, Clare, MI

Thanks in advance

WILL DO LOOK UPS IN CLARE COUNTY CLARE MICHIGAN

Robbin — 25 Sep 2006 12:47:18 GMT

I WILL DO LOOK UPS IN CLARE COUNTY CLARE MICH. AND WILL GET INFORMATION AND SEND TO YOU....I CAN NO LONGER DO IT FOR FREE SO THERE WILL BE A FEE PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP YOU....

PLEASE PUT GENEALOGY QUERY OR IT WILL NOT BE OPENED

Beeching-Hornsby, Rochester, NY area, 1827-1900

kmgillen — 7 Mar 2007 1:22:25 GMT

Seeking any photographs of the following: Harriet Beeching (1824-1904), married Alfred Hornsby (b.1822-d.?) on 1 Oct 1845 in Palmyra, Wayne Co., New York. Harriet’s parents were Charles Beeching and Sarah Beck. Alfred’s parents were James Hornsby and Rose Anne Sweetman. They lived in the Wayne County, Monroe County, Orleans County, Niagara County area of New York from about 1827-1900. Harriet’s and Alfred’s children, born between 1846 and 1859 were: Louisa, who didn't marry, Charles who m. Samantha Mansfield, Sarah who m. Barry Haynes, Ethelbert who m. Sarah Ann DeWitt, Alfred Jr. who m. Clara Hale, and Frank who m. Ida Darling. Some of the children stayed in the area, most moved to DeKalb Co., Indiana, Eaton Co., Michigan, Osceola Co., Michigan, Clare Co., Michigan, Barry Co., Michigan, Madison Co., Iowa, Dallas Co., Iowa, King Co., Washington, and Los Angeles. I am compiling any old photographs and any information on Beechings from the 1800s-1930. Any information greatly appreciated. Thank you!

CHARLES LEWIS BROWN Obituary

MichiganDianne — 27 Jun 2001 3:09:25 GMT

The Clare Sentinel, Clare, Michigan Friday, December 15, 1899

CHARLES LEWIS BROWN

Last Saturday, after several days intense suffering. Charles Lewis BROWN passed from this life at the advanced age of eighty years, hernea being the immediate cause of his death.

Mr. BROWN was born in Rachester, N. Y., March 6 1820, and was a member of a family of ten children. Until his 24th year he lived with his parents, at this age marring Miss Sarah EVENS, who, with four sons and four daughters survive him, three daughters having died. About 1843 he moved his family to Ionia county, and some twenty years later moved to Mt. Pleasant. Seven years ago they came to Clare which has since been their home.

The funeral was conducted from the Congregational church Tuesday morning. Rev. TERRY of the Adventists church officiating, and the remains were interred in Cherry Grove cemetery. The Sentinel unites with their friends in offering this expression of sympathy.

CALLIHAN

conniemogg — 24 Feb 2007 9:40:43 GMT

Doing research on my grandparents [Floyd & Mary (HINKLEY) CALLIHAN] and their children [James, Naomi, Ruth, Florence, Charles, Ruby, Floyd Jr.]. Floyd Sr. was a businessman in Clare in the 1930's, 40's, & 50's. Addition information regarding this family would be greatly apprecated.

James R and Martha A Orvis

sgaelicrose77 — 17 Sep 2006 2:27:18 GMT

Am looking for info On James R Orvis[ DOB - Jan 1840] in Pa. who came from Pa to Michigan. Found him and family in 1900 census, Sheridan township, Clare, MI with wife Martha [DOB - Oct 1849] in NYand six children. Forest E connected to my daughter's husband.

Pennock Siding

smyrnami1 — 11 May 2002 11:15:00 GMT

Looking for information regarding the town (now ghost town) of Pennock or Pennock Siding in Redding Twp., Clare Co. Pennock was located on the Saginaw Railroad. A Post Office existed in the first decade of 1900. My ancestor Peter Pennock was born there in 1886. His parents were Byron and Mary Jane (Tobey) Pennock. He later married Rosa R. Wrought. A Peter Pennock owned 120 acres (1880's) in both Redding and Winterfield Twps. along the rail line which I am assuming was the site of Pennock. I have little or no information regaring Peter's siblings or the town of Pennock and would love to hear from you if you are interested in this family or the area. You can email me at smyrnami@pathwaynet.com

Thanks,
Kim Pennock

Phoebe M. Dell, Clare Co., MI

jdathey1 — 21 Sep 2005 3:55:50 GMT

I was recently walking through Surrey Township Cemetery near Farwell, MI looking for some Dell ancestors buried there. I came to the spot where Ernest Dewey Dell is burried and near there is Phoebe M. Dell. Don't know who she is. Looking for the connection. Thanks.

Grahams from Canada to Michigan

renoqueen — 29 Nov 2006 3:43:01 GMT

My ancestor James Sweet Graham arrived with his wife Louise and family, travelling from Ontario. I might add his children were all adults. Apparently the family was somewhat prominent in the community. I have LOTS of information on this line. What I am seeking is information on James Sweet Graham's ancestory.
He was born about 1826 to William Henry Graham and Patty (or Martha, or Sarah) nee. Sweet. I cannot find anything about James parents beyond their names. William was living with James and his first wife (Margaret Houghtaling) at the time of the 1871 Canadian cencus.

WILLIAMS FAMILY

Sue — 18 Nov 2006 6:49:15 GMT

Does anyone have any info about a Lewis Williams and his wife Elizabeth (Louisa) that lived near the Clare, Osceola county line in the 1880's. They had sons Martin, Stephan, Charles and a daughter named Rozella. She married a Charles Bradley.

William Nelson Wixson / Wixon

rsmelley — 12 Dec 2003 7:18:50 GMT

I am interested in contacting others that are also researching the WIXSON family or has connections to the WIXSON family. I have seen the surname on transcriptions spelled WIXON / WIXOM / WIXSON. I think that the spelling may have originally been WIXON and later changed to WIXSON.

My ancestor William Nelson WIXSON was born in New York during the 1830s, son of Henry WIXON, and died on April 12, 1911 in Clare County, MI.

William first married November 11, 1858 in Benton, Yates County, New York to Elizabeth A. DAVIS and 2nd marriage on January 01, 1868 in Wood Co., Ohio to Mary A. BAWKEY. Mary BAWKEY, daughter of John Henry BAWKEY born Pennsylvania and Ann DAVIS born New York, was born July 03, 1845 in Ohio and died February 16, 1935. Both William and Mary WIXSON are buried Leota cemetery in Harrison, Clare County, Michigan.

William Wixson was listed on the 1900 Gilmore Twp, Isabella County, MI Census and other children resided in Isabella County during this time and in later years.
1900 Gilmore Twp, Isabella Co., Michigan
174/175 Wixson, William Head W M June 1833 67 M 30 New York NY NY
Mary Wife W F July 1845 54 M 30 10 7 Ohio Penn. NY
Bertha daughter W F July 1889 10 S Ohio NY Ohio

You are welcome to view my RootsWeb WorldConnect Family Tree for more information on the Wixson family at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~yarbrough/genlinks....

mary cordine married john leo clute they had two daughters bessie may clute and caroline edith clutedoes anyone know what happened to these two daughters

karen_wilkins2002 — 28 Jan 2003 8:24:07 GMT

married to john leo clute

WHITFORDS

jcdustin — 15 Jul 2005 12:54:32 GMT

Does anyone know any of the Whitford family? I am looking for relatives of Oma (Bud) and Jean Whitford of Farwell or their son, Malcolm Whitford/family. Thanks! I have pictures to share with them.

Gundermans in the Clare area

Wayne Gunderman — 18 Mar 2003 11:01:05 GMT

I would appreciate any information regarding the family of Theodore Gunderman and Bertha (Cook) Gunderman. They had one son (Kenneth) and Kenneth had two sons (Glen and Roland) and two daughters (Golda and Viola). Theodore died in 1962 and Kenneth in 1984. Both are buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery.

I have been researching the Gundermans in Michigan for several years and would appreciate help with Theodore's line. Please post any replys or contact me directly by my email wgunderm@chartermi.net.

Herbert Gade d. 25 Sep 1977

janetbcooper — 2 Sep 2006 5:01:53 GMT

I am looking for an obituary or any other information for my gg uncle Herbert J. Gade. The SSDI says he died Clare, Clare County, Michigan in 1977. Could someone help me find a source for obituaries or look it up? Thanks for your help.

Information on Fairbanks family

Gala White — 4 May 2006 2:53:58 GMT

I would like to know if anyone has information about R.W. Fairbanks. He was my father's grandfather and lived in Clare. I understand he was a builder. Any info would be appreciated.

COHOON

jgubancsik — 24 May 2006 1:23:40 GMT

I am looking for the parent's names of Arthur Cohoon. He was born abt 1878 and died 1916 in Clare County, Mi.

Gilbert & Caroline Bouchey, Cherry Grove Cem.

jbsr1 — 5 Jul 2006 1:35:13 GMT

I believe Gilbert Bouchey (b 1850 in Quebec, d 1945) and his wife Caroline (Butterfield) Bouchey (b 1857 in OH, d 1939) are buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery in Grant Township. Can anyone confirm this for me? (I live in AK so it's a long ways to MI.)

Looking for obit of Auntie Irma

Barb Hanshaw — 23 Jul 2006 9:18:16 GMT

Hi,
My Auntie Irma died in July of 2006, in Farwell, Michigan
I cannot find a newspaper with her obit. She had 2 daughters, Priscilla and Gail and grandchildren.
Her maiden name was Peterson then she married my mother's brother Lyle Lundberg, divorced and remarried. Don't know the name. Can anyone direct me to her obit for genealogy sake.
Thank you. Barb Hanshaw

Bellows Family

susankatrn — 27 Jun 2006 7:53:36 GMT

I am searching for any information on Velora Gilbert Bellows died in 2000.

I am interested in Cemetary and plot information. She had 2 children by a 1st marriage surname Diener. Am interested in locating and family.

She lived in Lake, Clare, Michigan.

Any help is greatly appreciated

Thank you
Susan

obituary lookups

janabaker65 — 17 Apr 2006 6:20:15 GMT

Does anyone do obituary lookups? I am looking for an obituary for a Adelbert BAKER. died in Clare County, Temple Michigan 14 January 1909.dob: 9 March 1856. Please advise
J Baker

William Oakley Mabie

Cindy — 26 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

John Day & Castle Cranae Crow Hotel

Mary Ainley — 6 Jan 2006 11:54:42 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of John Day, who spent most of his life in Alma, Michigan, but also was an owner of the Houghton Lake Hotel named Castle Cranae Crowe. Any information about either the family or the hotel would be greatly appreciated.

HALES...Clare Co., Clare, Michigan

whoami9732000 — 5 Aug 2003 2:09:33 GMT

To all,

I am looking for any info, on any of the surnames listed. All were in or around Clare, at one point.

Particularly, Henry (1811) & Hannah Faith (Lokes) Hales and children, as follows:

MABEL JANE, b. 1866, m. George McNicoll, d. 1911
KATE b. 1868, d. abt. 3years old
(Ann) ELIZABETH b. 1870, m. S. Wilkenson, d. 1940
OWEN b. 1873, m. M.J. Wesson, d.1947
LEWIS HENRY b. 1874, m. Anna Bisette, d. abt 1899
MARTHA MARY b. 1877, d. 1965
RICHARD b. 1877, d. abt 1904
NAOMI FRANCES b. 1880, m. O.O. Northon, d. 1963
ANNA GRAY b. 1882, m. John King, d. 1959
Henry (HARRY) George William b.1886, m. Carrie Walters, d. 1953

I would appreciate any information on this family and descendents....I have a photo of a Effie Hales b. 1880, in probably in Isabella Co., MI. I would like to get it to someone in her family.

Thanks for any info, in advance.
Linda Hales
family5@ll.net

Clare Co. Marriages about 1890

CaroleKelly4412 — 14 Jul 2005 11:35:21 GMT

Does anyone have experience with marriage records in Clare County? I found a record of a marriage of two ancestors at Familysearch.org but I am sure there were two more couples married around the same time in Clare County. I haven't been able to locate a record for the other two couples. I called the clerks office and they found neither. Were all marriages recorded at the county or were some missed? Any ideas or experiences that might help?

Looking for Patrick Lyle

Matthew — 10 Jun 2005 7:56:11 GMT

Hello Patrick
My name is Matthew , I am trying to help a friend of mine locate an old friend. The person I am looking for name is Patrick Lyle. His mothers name is Mildred. Was on the same softball team as Tom Rehs. Had an Aunt by the name of Lee Kimberly or something like that. The aunt owned a or ran a bar near Indian Rocks Beach in Florida about 22 years ago. If you are this person, or know of this person I would appreciate it if you would e-mail me at mbrosious@hotmail.com

Edith M. Warner

Janet — 18 Feb 2005 5:32:28 GMT

Where can I get an obit for my Aunt? I live in Kentucky so I need information about newspaper article or the actual obituary.

Edith M. Warner
Date of birth: September 7, 1921
Date of death June 18, 2003
Her last residence was Farwell, Michigan, Clare County.
Her obit should list her husband as Frank Warner.

James Kirkpatrick (1834-1907) and Family in Clare County

search106 — 12 Mar 2005 4:11:54 GMT

James Irvine Kirkpatrick (born 1834 Scotland-died 1907 Idaho) and his wife Anna McMaster (1838- ) lived in Clare County from about 1885 to 1894. Previously they lived in Isabella County, Michigan and Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario (where the name was spelled Kilpatrick). Some of their children also resided in Clare County. They were: Ephraim Kirkpatrick (c1860- ); John Kirkpatrick (1861-1909) and wife Sarah Badgerow; David Kirkpatrick (1862-1947) and wife Alice Leach; James Kirkpatrick (c1867- ) and wife Emma Roberts; Frederick Kirkpatrick (1872-1963) and wife Carrie Bauder; and George Kirkpatrick (1875-1937) and wife Nora Fishley. I am descended from James Irvine Kirkpatrick and wish to exchange information about this family. Thanks.

Lyman Leach (1843-1916) and Family in Clare County

Marla — 13 Mar 2005 1:00:19 GMT

Lyman Washington Leach (1843-1916) and his wife Ellen Achsah Abbott (1846-1914) arrived in Clare County in 1881. They previously had lived in Eaton County, Michigan. Some of their children, who resided in Clare County, were: Winnifred A. Leach (1865-1920) married James M. Thompson (1859-1932); George Samuel Leach (1866- ) married Adella Thompson (1867- ); Alice Marilda Leach (1868-1921) married David Kirkpatrick (1862-1947); Carrie Eliza Leach (1872-1952) married Edward Clark Van Conant (1869-1949); and Howard Richard Leach (1880-1924) married Maude Pratt (1879- ). I am descended from Lyman Washington Leach and wish to exchange information about this family. Thanks.

Edward and Bessie (DeGeer) Coffell, Farwell, Bay City, MI

LRaths — 23 Mar 2003 10:31:44 GMT

I am not doing research on the Coffell, but here is some information that i found on them

1910 Lincoln twp. Clare co. MI
Edward Coffell, 27, can, both parents canada
Bessie 17, born mi, both parents canda
Earmiah, 8, MI
Joseph 2/12

1920 Bay City, Bay Co. MI
Edward , 34, mi
Bessie, 28, MI
Earnest, 18, MI
Joseph 11, MI
Leonia, 9, MI
Arthur, 2/12, MI

1930 Bay City, Bay Co. MI
Bessie Caffell, 39, mi
Arthur, 13, mi
Ivan, 9, mi
Dorothy, 3, Mi
Geraldine, 10/12

also in the 1930 census in Farwell, Clare co. MI
Roy A Coffell, 38, mi
Lena V, 35, mi
Linas L, 16, mi, son
Ida M, 14, mi
Lilas L , 13, mi
Gaylord A, 10, mi
Winona F, 8, mi
Lola E, 6, mi
Gerald L, 4, mi
Carl L, 2, mi
Ronnie F, 1, MI, son
Norma B, 1/12, mi

Edward Father is Leanord Coffell and Bessie parents are Joel DeGeer and Barbara Ann Reid. I am doing research on the DeGeers side of the family.
Laurae

Wallace Compton

suekeith94 — 17 Jan 2005 7:26:53 GMT

Looking for information on grandfather Wallace Raymond Compton.

Inez (Baker) Compton

suekeith94 — 17 Jan 2005 7:28:37 GMT

Looking for information on my grandmother.

Ralph Cook Thompson, Bay County and Clare County, Michigan

RobertaJackson87 — 30 Dec 2004 7:49:50 GMT

Looking for information on Ralph Cook Thompson, born Stewarttown, Ontario about 1837, his wife Salina, born in England about 1840 and their children Ralph, born about 1869, Lizzie, born 1870, Edith born 1878 and Harry, born 1887. All of the children were born in Michigan. Ralph and Salina appear in census returns for 1870 in Portsmouth Village, Bay County, for 1880 in West Bay City, for 1900 in Bay City, and for 1910 in Clare Township, Clare County. Able to share some information on Ralph’s family.

BAYES

swallow28 — 3 Dec 2004 12:34:11 GMT

Looking for information on Ortho and Arvilla Bayes. In the 1930 census he is 26. They owned a bakery in Clare County that my 84 yr. old father remembers going to.

Taggart and Cavanaugh of Farwell

zoom3277 — 2 Sep 2004 12:23:28 GMT

Looking for any information on James and Margaret Taggart.
Their farm, 40 acres was located in section 20 the corner of Surrey Road and Kipplinger, renting 1898, purchased from Edwin Carnahan Oct 3,1902. Also need information on James and Maria Cavanaugh who had a farm of 40 acres just east of the Taggart farm on the north side on Surrey Road.

cemeterys in Farwell area

Arliss R. Larson — 10 Jul 2004 2:27:33 GMT

I am looking for the name of who ever is in charge of the cemeteries in the Farwell area. I am seeking information on unmarked burials in Surrey Township.

Cemetery Names

LolaJane610 — 13 Sep 2004 5:31:23 GMT

Can any please tell me the names of cemeteries in the Fawell area. I am looking for the stone of Mary Jane Brown, she was married to a David C Brown and they lived in the Farwell area possibly Surrey Township.
Thanks for ANY help!!!

Farwell School Teacher, Odell Lamb

JoanLamb27 — 13 Apr 2005 11:17:07 GMT

I know that Uncle Odell taught at Farwell for a few years. Does anyone have pictures of him alone or with his class? I need them for a family album, and will pay all copying and postage, etc. Thank you much. Ken Lamb at emerson@chartermi.net

Pruden family of Temple, Redding Township, Michigan

corriehawke — 2 Jul 2004 8:38:32 GMT

My great-great-grandfather was John Pruden (middle name was possibly Francis). He was married to Annabell Tolles. John was from Ohio but lived in Temple. Annabell died and was buried in Temple. John then moved to Wood County, Ohio and he died in 1931. He was sent to Temple, Michigan to be buried with his wife. His obituary lists three of his children that were living in Temple at the time of his death. They were Mrs. Laura Burns, and Frank & Fred Pruden. I believe Frank's name was Francis and went by Frank. I was wondering if anyone knows of this family and knows if there are still Prudens from this line living in that area. I would also like to know if anyone has cemetery information for this area. I would love to know where they are buried and have a photo of their headstone.

Thank you,
Corrie

BROWNs from Elgin Co., Ontario

MJ Wild — 11 May 2004 4:07:24 GMT

I'm trying to learn if there is a connection between William Brown, born in Elgin, Ontario in 1838, died in Clare, MI in 1907, and other Elgin Browns - specifically William Brown and Mary Munsch, whose daughter Dollie married Sanford Baker in Elgin in 1880.

If these Brown names ring a bell with anyone, I'd appreciate any pointers at all.

Thank you.

MJ Wild
Spokane WA

Sursaw

DarleneHaase99 — 30 May 2004 2:11:15 GMT

I noticed that you had a Sursaw in your message. My grandmother was Rose Sursaw, DOB: 14 March 1884. She was born in New Haven, MI.

Mauris (Morris) Niles 1920 Redding Township

MerlynWilson — 5 Nov 2004 2:35:15 GMT

I am interested in any information on Morris and his wife Annie. They were both living on the 1920 Fed. Cen, but by 1930 he is gone. I would like to find Obit's, death certificates, places of burial etc.. My great grandfather Charles, was Morris's brother. Their father was Solomon R. Niles. Thank you for any leads as to where I might find this type of information.

John L. Clute

Lynn Rock — 20 Dec 2002 6:20:41 GMT

John L. Clute was born 4/1/1883 to John Henry Clute, and Mary Arilla Conkright. He was the youngest of 3 children. He had a Brother Jacob, and a sister Edith. In 1886 John and Mary Clute came to Charlevoix Co., Mi John Drowned in 1915 in Lake Charlevoix. His obit says that all 3 children are still living in Charlevoix County.

Edith Clute Died 3/29/1920. and her obit places her mother in grandrapids, and now Married to a william Hayward.

Mary Clute Died in Gladwin in 1941 under the name of mary hiscock, and John is listed as the informant, living in Gladwin on rural rt 2.

Jacob Clute died 1/1966 also in Gladwin, and his obit states that John is still living in Gladwin.

Now according to the ss death index John died in Clare Co, but he was living in Roscommon area.

John Married a mary coridine, corbine. and they had 2 children in Charlevoix County. Bessie May Clute, and Caroline Edith Clute. I have No clue what ever happened to either of them.

If you have a direction in where to look, for them or John's obit it would be greatly appreciated.

TIA
Lynn

Lamb

al7759 — 19 Apr 2004 9:54:04 GMT

Searching for Martin Lloyd Lamb or anyone who knows him. His daughter has never met him. Can anyone help? She just wants to know for medical reasons. He was adopted into the Lamb family. was born about 1960. thank you

Ritter/Moulton

janerousseau1 — 28 Feb 2004 5:08:47 GMT

I am looking for relatives or information on my Great Grandmother, Agnes M. Ritter (ne Moulton) who was born July 27, 1868 and passed away August 24, 1951 in Clare Michigan. She may also have had the married name of Green and lived in Groton, SD. Thank you

Obituary lookup for Stewart Patterson

Leslee Caldwell — 18 Jan 2004 6:09:28 GMT

Stewart Patterson died February 25, 1977 in Clare, MI. He was born in Scotland on March 12, 1887. His wife's name was Janet Adams Patterson. Thank you for your assistance.

Hiland/Highland

Jerilou Werner — 23 Jul 2003 5:28:19 GMT

I am looking for death date and place for Bessie E. Hiland (Highland) around 1974 in Clare Co. If found, does death list where she was born? Thanks you for any help that is done. dandjfl@msn.com Jeri

Need Obituary for George McKimmey!

tomdladner — 9 Dec 2003 10:07:52 GMT

Hello! Clare County,

I need help locating a Obituary for George McKimmey, son of: Francis McKimmy & Anna Elizabeth (Wolfe) McKimmy. Who passed away in Frost Township, Clare County, Michigan on June 25 1903.

Also, would like to know! How many entries are their for McKimmy's, McKimmey's Obituaries available for pull-up's at: The Harrison Community Library in Harrison, Clare County, Michigan? Just wondering how much there is their?

I'm researching the McKimmy's of Gladwin County, Michigan and beyond. Would appreciate any help! I have a Website at: http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/tlad if anyone is interested in the McKimmy's or Norman's etc. of this surrounding area.

Thank You! In advance for any lookups... Tom

William Catt- Orlena DeBolt

Bowenaj — 14 Nov 2003 9:16:28 GMT

Looking for any informations on either of these two. Came to Clare county shortly before 1900. Orlena returned to Ohio by 1920. Was she widowed in Michigan.? What happened to William Catt? Any information or family connections will be appreciated. Email Bowenaj@aol.com
AL DeBolt-Bowen

huntley children fred amos geneva elsie ernest

sallyg7144 — 28 Nov 2005 1:00:50 GMT

i am searching for any information on the above children living in clare in 1922 to 1933 range. i am especially looking for information on ernest eugene huntley born march 1 1933 to fred and florence huntley he went to foster care about 1935 and we are trying to find him. the parents names were fred huntley and florence huntley

place of burial

lsansote — 12 Nov 2003 2:43:25 GMT

I am looking for an obituary or death notice that tells where George Sansote from Clare Co. MI is buried. I have the death Certificate telling the date and cause of Death but not where he is buried. The family has always believed that he was buried at the "County Farm Cementery", but have no proof.
George died April 1, 1938.
Thanks for your help.
Leila Sansote

Obit Search - Leslie Vernon Bitler (8/24/1919-11/25/1994, Clare Co, MI)

Glenn S. Piper — 20 Sep 2003 5:41:36 GMT

Searching for an obituary for Leslie Vernon Bitler, b. 24 Aug 1919, d. 25 Nov 1994, Clare Co, MI. He was the son of Tilman Lee Bitler and Neoma Blanche Keysor. I know he lived in Mt Pleasant when born, and later lived in Midland Co, and isabella Co, but died in Clare Co. Any other info on him would be greatly appreciated

obits for Ichabod & Ellen Johnson

Arliss_Larson — 13 Sep 2003 12:12:34 GMT

I am looking for obits for Ichabod Johnson, died Dec. 27, 1913 and his wife, Ellen Hurchings Johnson, died Jan. 11, 1902. Both died in Farwell

CARR, Walter b. 1840

Jo — 12 Sep 2003 8:21:42 GMT

Walter Carr b.3/2/1840 d.12/4/1917 in Harrison, MI

married to

Cynthia Amelia McCrea b.11/10/1856 d.6/11/1933

If you are related to these two people, I'd like to exchange GEDCOM files with you. I am related to Mary Loretta Carr who married Ashley Stocker Davidson in 1906 and moved to Ontario.

Burke family Farwell, MI. 1890s 1900

Murray Burke — 8 Aug 2003 1:35:52 GMT

Looking for any contacts or information for following people Charles Burke died Dec. 13, 1898 Farwell wife Martha remained. I believe he lived with a son David Burke and his wife Maggie and son Edward. Another daughter Maggie was about 27 yrs. of age in 1900 and was living away from the home and presumably married. David was a blacksmith and father Charles was a carpenter. If anyone has any information or links to these people I would appreciate hearing from them as Charles was my greatgrandfather and David a greatuncle. Murray in Ontario

Burke family Farwell,MI. 1890s 1900

Murray Burke — 8 Aug 2003 1:27:37 GMT

Looking for any information or contacts to yhr following

LaPierre Canada>Clare, Clare County, MI

rundogaz — 20 Mar 2003 9:55:02 GMT

Greetings,

I am looking for info on Albert LaPierre and his wife Albertina v Manteuffel as well as any other family members.

1. Albertina was the daughter of Charles (Karl) and Amalia Manteuffel listed in the 1881 Canada census in Wilberforce, Renfrew County, ON, Canada. Listed also is her brother Julius and his household.

2. Albert and Albertina were married in Canada and moved to Clare, Clare County, MI, prior to 1900, where he was a baker.

3. They had 13 children total, some of whom may have been born in Canada with the rest born in Clare, MI, of whom I have the following:

Emma LaPierre b 1885 m James Seely Mullen d LA, CA
Ann Lapierre m Fred Gru(e)ter d. CA
Margaret LaPierre m Dean Wier d. CA
Clara LaPierre m Louis Price d CA
Helen LaPierre b 1900 Clare, MI m Leroy Shoemaker d Phoenix AZ
Rowena LaPierre m Earl Parsons d CA
Louis LaPierre m Claire Helen (?) d CA
Edward LaPierre (Died young)

4. After Albert died in the 1930 (?), Albertina left MI and moved to El Monte, CA where she died in late 1930s (?).

Hope this links into someone else's info

Best,
frank
rundogaz@hotmail.com

HARRY DAVIDSON FAMILY DIED BEFORE 1920 CLARE COUNTY

LRaths2 — 10 May 2004 2:46:08 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR THE PARENTS OF HARRY DAVIDSON. HE WAS BORN AROUND 1895 AND DIED BEFORE 1920 IN CLARE CO. MI.
I YOU ARE RELATED TO DAVIDSON FROM CLARE COUNTY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW
LAURAE

Henry Harris Hilborn - looking for parent Evie Davis birth info

brenderc — 19 Mar 2003 3:02:46 GMT

This is my great grandfather. I am looking for info on his mother- I believe her to be of indian decent. I believe that they were married in Clare, Michigan. Any info that you can provide would be most appreciated.

WEAVER FAMILY

PatSongster — 30 Apr 2003 10:45:43 GMT

Does anyone have any information concerning a John Weaver, wife Eliza E. (Darland) Weaver in around the Bay City, or Farwell area? Their son, Barton John Weaver, was born 1879 in Bay City. He was my grandfather. They also had another son, who I think was older, but who died young. His name was something like Elin, Elton??? My great grandmother, Eliza, was a 7th Day Adventist. The Weavers may be of German origin. I'd appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you. Leila Songster

Clare Obituary Lookup

David Charlebois — 10 Mar 2003 3:42:25 GMT

Is there someone who would be able to look up an obituary in the Clare Library?

I'm looking for the obituary of Rowena J Charlebois who died October 26, 1990 in the city of Clare.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Dave

REQUEST: Help - Clifford C. Hadley (died 7 Oct 1999)

NettiN — 15 Aug 2005 4:33:10 GMT

Searching for someone to obtain obituary for information on Clifford Charles Hadley (9 Mar 1920 - 7 Oct 1999).

According to SSDI, Clifford lived in Harrison, Clare Co., MI

Any assistance appreciated.
Netti in Ohio

MCNEILL/LOWERY CLARE COUNTY

CHERYLANN719 — 6 Aug 2002 1:22:50 GMT

Looking for information on Alex McNeill m. Sara Arnold buried in Farwell Cemetary, son Cecil McNeill m. Iva Irene Greenfield.
Lowery James Thaddeus born Snomish Wash. married Lottie May Clark

genealogy

Edward H. Pratt — 20 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on Ella J. PRATT who was married as his 2nd wife, Orrington BABBITT in 1877. Ella J. Babbitt lived around 1900 in Clare, MI. I am unsure if this is Clare City or County. Had children Bird E. b1878, Ray T b1881, Alma b1883, Stanley b1885, Atlee b1893 d 1896. Any information helpful. Am trying to establish connection to George M. and Catherine (Alley) PRATT.

Arthur Freeman Williams

JohnRK — 14 Jan 2005 5:36:26 GMT

I'm looking for someone with info on Arthur Freeman Williams who was born to Charles Wesley & Sophia Berry Williams. He was born on 6-23-1895 in Rose Lake Twp., Osceola County, Michigan. He died on 11-27-1983 at the Clare Community Hospital, Clare, Michigan. The informant of death was Carolyn Martin also of Clare.

Any info will help, I have more info on his family.
Jan Keith
Plainwell, Michigan

DeBarr

lsansote — 6 Aug 2002 9:49:21 GMT

looking for information on the DeBarr family descendents of Pitt DeBarr, preacher and Clara Landers-DeBarr, school teacher. They had no biological children but adoped a child named Howard ? Landers son of Clara's younger brother Berton Landers when his wife died.

Shear (Loomis?) Hardware

hooshotjr_1 — 30 Nov 2002 2:32:51 GMT

I'm looking for any information (photos would be great) about Shear Hardware. My dad has an old calender from there from 1960, I was curious about the hardware. It was located in Farwell MI in the 50s and 60s at least, maybe longer (before, after, I'm not really sure).

Mitchel, Mitchell, Michel, Bennett

Jimmie Mitchell — 1 Nov 2002 4:02:55 GMT

I am in search of Mitchells from Canada I am in search of any body with a data base with any of the names in the Subject line please reply poco80@ptsi.net

LaMoine and Laverne Lamb

KennethLamb99 — 9 Dec 2003 3:23:16 GMT

Could someone tell me how to contact Lamoine or Laverne Lamb. They once lived on west Arnold Lake Road. Agnus Davis of 1960 W. Arnold Lake Road is the boy`s Aunt. LaMoine might have moved to Salt Lake City, Utah some years ago and was driving truck for Wells-Fargo. Much thanks for any info. Ken Lamb at emerson@chartermi.net

Reynolds, Converse, Barber, Wilson, Finch, Allen, Conners

bobmoore91 — 23 Nov 2002 2:17:35 GMT

Looking for info/ descendants of Orin Reynolds and Edith Converse
children included
1.Lydia born 1903 mar Willis Barber died 1990 Clare
2. Lee born 1903 mar Edna U/K died 1970 Cheboygan Cty
3. Dale born1904 died 1989 in Clare
4. Stella born abt 1906
5. Hulda born 1907 married Robert Henry Wilson died 1977 Clare
6. Rose born 1914 mar Lawrence Finch died 1995 lived Farwell
7. Leonard born 1917 died 1972 location U/K
more ?
the children were 2nd cousins of my mother Marcella Reynolds Moore 1899-1996
THANK YOU
bob moore
St Thomas Ontario

e-mail address

John DeVogt — 25 Oct 2002 2:09:53 GMT

Thanks for responding. My e-mail is jdevogt@rockbridge.net

old portrait postcards- Clare, Michigan

Anita Garnett — 5 Jun 2002 1:54:21 GMT

I have a dozen portrait postcards photographed by E.H. DeVogt from Clare Michigan. There are no names but certainly the 1800's time frame. If interested, please email me.

E.H. DeVogt Photo Studio

arliss131 — 28 Jan 2002 6:47:47 GMT

Can any one tell me when the years, during the 1800's, the E.H. DeVogt Photo studio was in operation in Clare, Michigan?

Fisher family

glenna — 7 Oct 2002 5:50:51 GMT

Any one with information on any Fisher Family member who resided in the Temple/Marion area during the 40's.

Carl Henry Brune

DianeBrune — 27 Sep 2002 12:15:18 GMT

Help...I am trying to locate any information on Carl Henry Brune who was born around 1853 in Germany....married Anna Tryon in Sheridan in 1882. Youngest child , Carl Stillman Brune, was born in Gladwin Co., Clare Co. At this point Carl Henry Brune disappears. In 1892 as a widow Anna Tryon marries again.

I am looking for his gravesite and any and all information on him. thanks for any help. Diane

Elmer Wilson

miranda wilson — 17 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

d. 15 Feb. 1999 , married to Lela Fae Utley

GRANDFATHERS

fannaaruby171 — 31 Aug 2002 3:45:03 GMT

I AM TRYING TO LOCATE SOME INFO ON MY GRANDFATHERS. THE FIRST ONE IS:CHARLES WEST. I BELIEVE HE MAY HAVE BEEN BURIED IN HARRIETTA, MICH. BUT I DO NOT KNOW DATE. HE WAS MARRIED TO JENNIE MAY BRONSON. THE OTHER ONE IS: HENRY CLARK MILLER
AND LIVED IN THE MT. MORRIS/FLINT AREA [I THINK] AT TIME OF DEATH. AGAIN I DO NOT KNOW DATE. HIS WIFE WAS JULIA ETTA DIXON. IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME, I WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATIVE. THANK YOU, SINCERELY, ANNIE

Judge Frank McLellan, bio

JanetWilkinsonSchwartz — 26 Aug 2002 10:12:39 GMT

Pierre de Everett Witherspoon, M.D., bio

JanetWilkinsonSchwartz — 8 Aug 2002 7:58:40 GMT

George J. Cummins, bio

JanetWilkinsonSchwartz — 7 Aug 2002 6:41:51 GMT

John H. Richmond, bio

JanetWilkinsonSchwartz — 26 Jul 2002 5:57:22 GMT

Summerfield Township

Joe Luebke — 18 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone tell me where Summerfield township is? Are there any towns or identifying features for me to find it on an atlas? Thanks for any answers!

Charles W. Perry, bio

JanetWilkinsonSchwartz — 24 Jul 2002 5:14:51 GMT

George Lorenzo Hitchcock, bio

JanetWilkinsonSchwartz — 18 Jul 2002 5:01:32 GMT

Robert M. Mussell, bio

JanetWilkinsonSchwartz — 9 Jul 2002 12:56:50 GMT