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Re: Looking for anyone living from my birth grandmother's family...

Justin_Venn — 2013-01-24 22:53:36Z

Where did you find this out?

Re: Looking for anyone living from my birth grandmother's family...

thomasker2 — 2013-01-23 13:34:14Z

I think in Mich -

Only the adoptee and his/her lawyer & the court may view the adoption papers.

Re: Looking for anyone living from my birth grandmother's family...

Justin_Venn — 2013-01-23 00:51:43Z

She was born somewhere in Michigan, I dont know the city or county, and her husband James was adopted, but his birth name is James Lee Probst. They were both presummably born in Michigan, and they both currently live in Clare Michigan. My Birth Grandmothers Name was Shavrnoch. I have Beaverton as the best city address for either of their births or Saginaw. Thanks! I know this is limited but being that I don't have much information, whatever you can find will be helpful. I know their should be an adoption record for James Lee Probst, he became James Lee Hurry. His adoptive mother was Florence Hurry.

Re: Looking for anyone living from my birth grandmother's family...

thomasker2 — 2013-01-22 20:22:42Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

If Barbara is 79 then her DOB is 1936.
WHERE was she born???

Need DOB + birthplace for James Hurry.

Looking for anyone living from my birth grandmother's family...

Justin_Venn — 2013-01-22 14:41:59Z

I am looking for my birth grandmother's closest "LIVING" relatives. She is currently about 79 years old. Her maiden name is: Barbara Shavrnoch. I can't verify that fully but thats the best I have for the maiden name. She was married to a James Lee Hurry and they currently are still living and residing in Clare, Michigan. Her married name is: Barbara Jean Hurry, and she has a daughter named Valerie Hurry, and Steve Hurry, my father is Steve Hurry, and he was adopted just like I was and just like Barbara's husband was.

Re: Clare County Historical Society Museum

vickih203172 — 2013-01-13 16:59:53Z

I would love to look through the circuit court records for old cases my ancestors were involved in.
Would be willing to help index or scan them or help in anyway required.I work full time but I'm sure we could agree on a time or place just let me know.

Margaret & Theodore Batz obits

arlissR96 — 2013-01-04 16:25:52Z

I am searching for obits of Margaret(Basnaw)Batz who died July 1, 1993 and her husband, Theodore Batz, who died April 28, 1994. Thanks for your help

Re: Picture of the Old School in Harrison, Clare Co., Michigan

ajcarrier1 — 2012-10-30 18:52:20Z

Hi Dee,

Send me your email address and I will email you the photos that I have. There is one Greenwood Twp school still standing. I'd love a picture of the bell too. ajcarrier@voyager.net

Angela

Re: Picture of the Old School in Harrison, Clare Co., Michigan

DeannaSmith21 — 2012-10-30 18:47:48Z

Hi Angela,
I am not sure what school it came from. The person that has the bell thinks the school was torn down around the late 60's early 70's. They are related to the Carson's. Some of my family are the Bud's, Roland, and Lambertson. They were some of the first settlers in Harrison.
I am not sure but, I think one of my family taught school in Greenwood Twp..
Could I get copies of the school pictures? I am willing to share any info I have.
Thanks for grtting in touch.
Dee

Re: Picture of the Old School in Harrison, Clare Co., Michigan

DeannaSmith21 — 2012-10-30 18:47:48Z

Re: Picture of the Old School in Harrison, Clare Co., Michigan

ajcarrier1 — 2012-10-30 13:02:54Z

Hi Deanna,

Do you know if it's a high school or a county school? I have lots of pictures of Clare County Schools if you have a little more information.

Angela

Picture of the Old School in Harrison, Clare Co., Michigan

DeannaSmith21 — 2012-09-28 20:34:33Z

I am looking for an old picture of the Harrison School that was tore down some years back. I have a picture of the old bell that used to be on the top. Would like a picture of the school to go with it. Some of my family were from Harrison, Roland, Budd, Carson.

Re: WILL DO LOOK UPS IN CLARE COUNTY CLARE MICHIGAN

zmac1018 — 2012-09-10 17:47:08Z

Hi I am looking for 2 things 1. a marriage in 1884-1886 with John Shelby Myers to Ina J. Horton and 2. a Birth record for Laura Shelly Myers born in 1884-1885 sone say she was born in Mt. Pleasant and some say in Clare County. Please email me and let me know how much you charge
zmac1018@yahoo.com Thank you ever so much.

Re: CHARLES LEWIS BROWN Obituary

salibby13 — 2012-07-27 01:17:14Z

Is there any way you could invite me to see your tree please? My email is samiwil@charter.net.
Thank you,
Sally Libby

Re: CHARLES LEWIS BROWN Obituary

vickih203172 — 2012-07-20 02:59:23Z

Sure that would be nice it' vickih20317@yahoo.com

Re: CHARLES LEWIS BROWN Obituary

salibby13 — 2012-07-19 15:22:27Z

Give me your email and I can add you to a site where I have my family tree and you can look at it! Her name is Agnes Viola.

Re: CHARLES LEWIS BROWN Obituary

vickih203172 — 2012-07-18 15:20:32Z

I descend from Hiram Brown my great-grandmother Martha was Hiram's daughter. I know the Brown family lived in Mannsiding or at least many of the Brown children I guess I should say.
I would like more info on Viola's line. How is the name spelled? I have seen it spelled several ways.

I came across this:

10 Dec 1886
Clare Press
The County Seat
Church, Political, Lodge, Personal, Pugilistic
Wm H. Dorhorty of Mann’s Siding, was tried before Justice Tinker today and convicted for assault and battery upon Hiram Brown. On the recommendation of the jury sentence was suspended.

Your great-great grandfather assaulted my great-great grandfather lol

I also have this:
09 Aug 1895
Mann’s Siding

One of Will Dougherty’s little boys cut his thumb off while trying to kill a chicken for his mother.

Re: CHARLES LEWIS BROWN Obituary

salibby13 — 2012-07-17 19:39:57Z

Charles Lewis Brown is my great-great-grandfather. His daughter Viola is my great-grandmother. I too am looking for more inforamtion on the Brown's. Any help is appreciated!

Re: Cherry Grove and Surrey burial records

masue725 — 2012-06-06 00:54:21Z

looking for any information on anthony and mary (larock) lagrew, they were my great great grandparents, had a daughter named carrie, who married wentworth weaver. could be spelled lagrow.

Re: 2007 obit from Harrison

ntaverniti — 2012-05-24 23:17:06Z

I have the obit of Millard (pete) Coon.
He was my sister's father in-law, I can send you a copy if you send me you e-mail address. Mine is ntaverniti@cox.net

2007 obit from Harrison

oldohioschools — 2012-03-17 21:05:00Z

I am looking for the obituary of Millard Coon who died 21 June 2007 in Harrison.

Thank you.

Re: Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare County

Bert1964 — 2012-02-23 07:01:10Z

Williams obit Clare Sentinel 1915-5-14 http://condor.cmich.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15076... born 5 Oct 1808 died 7 May 1915 I haven't been able to find hers so far maybe you'll have more luck.

Re: WILL DO LOOK UPS IN CLARE COUNTY CLARE MICHIGAN

heatherjobryantj — 2012-02-22 00:08:56Z

My Name is Heather Bryant. My dad is Dennis Bryant and my grandpa was Donald Bryant. Don and Penny were my grandparents and they lived on the lake (Shamrock) in Clare. My Uncle Ernie and Aunt Monica used to reside next to them as well. My aunt Marci is down in Florida with me and my Uncle Steve is still in MI. I am trying to go back beyond my grandpa Don Bryant. His full name was Donald Grant Bryant and his birthday was Aug. 16 (1913 or 1918?). He died in Feb 1983 when I was young. I am trying to find out my true heritage. I assume Irish, but am interested in seeing how far back the Bryants go. Can you help?

Re: Elizabeth 'Libbie' Arnold

thomasker2 — 2012-02-13 17:19:55Z

MICH. FREE online death certs. stop at 1920.

TRY - Find a grave – free volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic
DO NOT SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING HER MAIDEN NAME.

http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/

Try Vital Records – Birth, Marriage, & Death – FREE ALL STATES
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/

1920 -
Name: William Arnold
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
[18 Mar 1867]
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Clare, Clare, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Married
Father's Name: Jefferson Arnold
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Martha Arnold
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Jefferson Arnold 74, MI
Martha Arnold 74, MI
William Arnold 53, MI - laborer
Elizabeth Arnold 50, MI - married d/inlaw

1910 -
Name: William Arnold
Age in 1910: 43
Birth Year: 1867
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Grant, Clare, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
[Self (Head)]
Marital Status: Married 15
Spouse's Name: Libbie Arnold
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan

William Arnold 43, MI - farmer
Libbie Arnold 48, MI - no children

1900 -
Name: William H Arnold
Age: 33
Birth Date: Mar 1867
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1900: Summerfield, Clare, Michigan
[Clare]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Libbie Arnold
Marriage Year: 1895
Years Married: 5
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation:

William H Arnold 33, 3/67 MI - works on farm
Libbie Arnold 28, 8/81 MI = no children

Remember, the deceased does not supply her/his personal info for a death cert. There are bound to be errors.

Re: Elizabeth 'Libbie' Arnold

mhanson0100 — 2012-02-13 11:51:45Z

I have her date of birth as 1871 in Clare County, Michigan. As to time frame--she was the one who gave info to the funeral director for her father's death certificate (Henry Hanes)in September, 1921, at Clare, Michigan. I am told (no verification) that there is a stone for her in Surrey Cemetery in Clare Co. but no dates or mention of her husband, William Arnold.

Re: Elizabeth 'Libbie' Arnold

thomasker2 — 2012-02-12 14:49:19Z

What is the time period????

Do you have a DOB for her??

Elizabeth 'Libbie' Arnold

mhanson0100 — 2012-02-11 00:32:36Z

Looking for death/burial information for Libbie (Hanes) Arnold the wife of William Arnold. Last known location was Sheridan Twp, Clare Co, Michigan.

Re: TAYLOR, George Beatson

30mmavenger — 2011-12-01 03:47:32Z

Oh my... that is odd since his death on Social Security was noted there. But I have had a reply from another board from his grandson, so maybe I will learn more of him and my great uncle who were best friends way back when :)
Thank you for looking!!!

Re: TAYLOR, George Beatson

kejwcj — 2011-12-01 02:07:52Z

I was unable to find any information on the death of George B. Taylor. I checked the Clare Sentinal Newspaper, the Clare city records for the Cherry Grove Cemetery and also the Genealogical's records of the entire county of Clare, MI. No obituary or burial record was found.

Re: TAYLOR, George Beatson

30mmavenger — 2011-11-27 17:37:05Z

If anyone is able to send me how to contact johnchapmanartist, I'd appreciate it. my email is 30mmavenger @ bell.net (no spaces before or after the @ sign). I am not able to contact him as he offered me to do so. Thank you!

Re: TAYLOR, George Beatson

30mmavenger — 2011-11-24 05:49:22Z

Honestly... a reply from George's grandson! this is so exciting, I have been trying to locate his family for a couple years now. I have tried to message you by 'contact' through here but can not. My email is 30mmavenger @ bell.net (no space before or after the @ sign) I so look forward to hearing from you. Dawn (in Ontario, Canada)

Re: TAYLOR, George Beatson

johnchapmanartist — 2011-11-23 18:51:25Z

Grandad was my mentor. Feel free to contact me.

Re: Short/Wilcox

thomasker2 — 2011-10-17 15:47:47Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.
1930 is the last available census at this time.

The daughter would be abt 7 or 8 in 1930.

marriage record -
Groom's Name: Guy Wilcox
Groom's Race:
Groom's Age: 28 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1892
Groom's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Bride's Name: Charlotte Short
Bride's Race:
Bride's Age: 18 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1902
Bride's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Marriage Type:
Marriage Date: 04 Aug 1920
Marriage Place: Greenwood Twp, Clare, Michigan
Groom's Father: Silas Wilcox
Groom's Mother: Elixabeth Lemon
Bride's Father: Samuel Short
Bride's Mother: Mate Hoover
Groom's Marital Status:

TRY - Find a grave – free volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic
http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/

Try Vital Records – Marriage, Birth & Death – FREE ALL STATES
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/

Re: Fred Woodry/ Francis Cherrette

kejwcj — 2011-10-17 14:18:36Z

Found in Harrison Area Genealogical Cemetery book:
Maple Grove Cemetery - Harrison, Bock 2, Section 2 Grave site 51 -- Fred Woodry - no other information.
and Henry F. Woodry - Died 1970 age 72, no stone.

Buried in Winterfield South Cemetery, Clare Co., Michigan
Marie L Woodry, born 1903, died 1980. (no location listed within cemetery. kej

Re: Fred Woodry/ Francis Cherrette

figitout — 2011-10-15 21:03:08Z

Francis Charette is the way it is spelled. Was my Great Grandfather. I am not sure where he is buried. His birthday is Oct 29, 1861. My mother told me of Matilda (sp).

Re: TAYLOR, George Beatson

30mmavenger — 2011-08-18 17:14:51Z

Thanks for the response. My request is for his obituary. This is what I have to work with:

George married Carrie Elizabeth Baines Nov 23, 1921 in London, Ontario, Canada and had two sons that I know of (Harry and Louis). They moved to the US in 1923.

Name: George Beatson Taylor

Birth Date: 8 Jul 1896 (Sheffield UK)

Death Date: 31 Aug 1994

Residence: Clare, Michigan

Place of Death: Clare, Michigan

Last Residence: 48858 Mount Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan, United States of America

His wife: Carrie Elizabeth Taylor (Baines)

Last Residence: 48054 East China, Saint Clair, Michigan, United States of America

Born: 16 Jul 1904 (Ontario Canada)

Died: Aug 1986 (Michigan)

George was a good friend of my great uncle. Any help at all is appreciated.

Re: TAYLOR, George Beatson

thomasker2 — 2011-08-18 16:49:23Z

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

1930 is the last available census at this time.

You haven't asked a question.
WHAT info are you seeking???

WHO did he marry??
Need her 1st name + DOB + birthplace

TAYLOR, George Beatson

30mmavenger — 2011-08-16 04:23:14Z

No one answered my request from last year, so I am posting again in hopes someone can assist. Please could someone do an obituary look up for me?

GEORGE BEATSON TAYLOR born 8 Jul 1896 England and
died 31 Aug 1994 Clare, MI... and his last SSN# Residence was 48858 Mount Pleasant, Isabella, MI.

Thank you to anyone who can assist me. Dawn

Re: WILL DO LOOK UPS IN CLARE COUNTY CLARE MICHIGAN

dawnvanstrate — 2011-07-21 22:46:22Z

I am looking for any information regarding Eli Davis in Clare

Short/Wilcox

angied47 — 2011-07-18 20:43:31Z

Looking for information on Charlotte Short, who married Guy Wilcox on August 4, 1920. She was born abt. 1902 to Samuel & Mate (Hoover) Short in Greenwood Twp, Clare Co., Michigan. It appears Guy and Charlotte made their home in Wisconsin, but she died young in 1923. Guy also died young in an automobile accident, about 6 months after Charlotte's death. According to Guy's obit they had a young daughter, looking for her name and what happened to her after Guy's death.

Thanks for you time,
Angie D

Re: Plat Maps

thomasker2 — 2011-07-07 21:12:00Z

Try the local DNR office for Clare County

obit lookup

silverado104 — 2011-07-07 02:46:48Z

I am looking for the obit of Alvina Freier. Died July 15, 2009 Clare Co.

Thanks for any help
Steve in MN

Plat Maps

dpatton15 — 2011-07-02 12:46:28Z

Where can I find the most current plat map of buck trails in Summerfield Twp section 25 NE & SW quarter

Re: WILL DO LOOK UPS IN CLARE COUNTY CLARE MICHIGAN

KennethLamb31 — 2011-06-21 17:21:41Z

I am looking to contact Laverne or Vern Lamb who went to Harrison High. Vern was a diesel repair person. The last I heard of him I think he lived by Clare? Thank you. Ken Lamb at kjlamb@tds.net or call: 616 786-9541

Re: Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare County

thomasker2 — 2011-06-20 19:58:58Z

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

Write the cemetery requesting "ALL family" info.
Include a SASE.

1900 - family is not listed in MICH

1910 -
Name: Wm H Virtue
Age in 1910: 52
Estimated Birth Year: 1858
Birthplace: Canada English
[Canada]
Relation to Head of House: Head
[Self (Head)]
Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's Birth Place: Canada English
[Canada]
Spouse's Name: Eliza J Virtue
Home in 1910: Grant, Clare, Michigan
Marital Status: Married 27 yr.
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of immigration: 1889

Wm H Virtue 52, Canada
Eliza J Virtue 51, Canada - 5 children & 2 living
Ethel L Virtue 20, MI

death record -
Name: William Virtue
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 07 May 1915
Death Place: Grant Twp., Clare, Michigan
Age: 56
Birth Date: 1859
Birthplace: Canada
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Robert Virtue
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Name: Susan Gilders
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B53270-7
System Origin: Michigan-EASy
Source Film Number: 1003308
Reference Number: v 1 p 158
Collection: Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995

Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare County

RuthWaite700 — 2011-06-19 14:06:49Z

Looking for date of death for Eliza Jane Virtue nee Hooey buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery . Husband died 1915and is buried there so believe she died after 1915.

Re: William H. Virtue / Eliza Hooey

RuthWaite700 — 2011-05-13 23:52:31Z

KATHLEEN , THAT IS GREAT . I PRESUME YOU MEAN YOU WILL EMAIL ME

rwaitec568@rogers.com

I live in Oshawa near where Wm and Eliza came from. My connection although remote is by way of marriage of Eliza`s brother Wm to Mary Jane Wannan.

Re: William H. Virtue / Eliza Hooey

kejwcj — 2011-05-13 22:18:21Z

Ruth,
I have obituaries for William Virtue, Eliza Jane Hovey, James Virtue, Ethel and her husband George Henrie. Mrs Susan Virtue (wife of Robert Virtue).
Photo of Ethel Lena Hendrie, and several funeral cards.

(I'm related by a very thin shirt tail. I'll email off line or send copy by U.S. Post Office.
Katheleen

Re: William H. Virtue / Eliza Hooey

eGENEee — 2011-05-13 16:46:02Z

I'm not sure, but I found lots of references to William, Eliza and their daughters in the Clare Sentinel:

http://library.cmich.edu/condor/newspaper_collection.php?CIS...

Try searching for their names as exact phrases, including W H Virtue (110 hits!)

There are 29 "hits" for Ethel, including an article on her marriage.

Free online resource: Clare Sentinel newspaper, 1900-1919

eGENEee — 2011-05-13 16:31:08Z

The Central Michigan University Library has digitized the newpspaper the Clare Sentinel (1900 - 1919) and posted the issues online:

http://library.cmich.edu/condor/newspaper_collection.php?CIS...

The newspapers ARE FULLY SEARCHABLE!

Just thought I'd share....If you know anyone else researching this area and time, please let them know.