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Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

hringer1 — 2013-06-14 19:58:14Z

Hello
I looked in the l907 Grand Rapids Herald today for a death notice of Jennie Ladd. I did not find one. Maybe was none listed here since she has ties to Ottowa co. Herrick Library in Holland may be able to help you. Helen Ringer no relation

Re: Josephine Unger/Silas W. Ward

susans616 — 2013-06-03 23:18:09Z

I'm afraid that was about the extent of my knowledge on that side of the family as I am really related to Silas Ward's wife's Unger line. I will keep my eyes open for anything additional about these folks in my genealogical travels though.

Re: Josephine Unger/Silas W. Ward

EleanorHemmes44 — 2013-06-03 03:18:51Z

Thank you for answering my query. I have worked on the Randall family for a long time. I think most likely is that the Randalls and Wards knew each other in St Lawrence Co NY. I believe the Rennells also knew the families. I cannot find Nathaniel on a NY census. Nathaniel was there in 1823 when he applied for a pension and named his children and gave their ages. Another puzzle. Marriage lic for Nathaniel and Martha Field in Weybridge VT is dated 8 Sept 1796. John was b in 1803. 6 years between marriage and his birth. Did they have more that we don't know about? Is there another Nathaniel Randall and a Martha Field? Always questions and no good answers. Martha Randall m Leonard Hale and had one child apparently born the same year she died. Child was Catherine Melissa Randall b 10 Jan 1836. She married Albert H Buckman and died in Wisconsin. Martha was 16 in 1823. I have no marriage date for her. I think I have all of them unless, like I said, there were more. If you know any more about them I would appreciate knowing it. My children are descended from this family. Thanks again. Eleanor

Re: Josephine Unger/Silas W. Ward

susans616 — 2013-06-01 23:07:52Z

William D. Ward's father, William R. Ward died 15 August 1841 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Morristown, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Per Silas W. Ward's obituary, Morristown was Silas' place of birth on July 28, 1844. My thought is that perhaps William D. inherited some land from his father when the father died and they moved to NY to live on it or farm it. (William's mother Susannah Ward didn't die there until 1855 though). Silas' obituary says that he moved to Michigan when he was five so that would have been about 1849. That appears to be true as they were in the 1850 Grattan Township, Kent Co., MI census. That is a good theory about a sibling connection between William's first wife Permelia Randall and Elmina's first husband Adin Randall. That could explain why William went back to OH to marry Elmina. An interesting family!

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

Zelekis — 2013-06-01 12:22:13Z

Hi

Did census search for Melbourne H. Says he was born in AR, and is listed as son.

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

mpikboo — 2013-06-01 02:18:15Z

Hi - I do want to express a caution - we don't know if this is the correct Melbourne Ladd. Altho' it is an unusual name, and the birtdate seems about right. So it seems likely. More checking is needed. It'd be great if you could get the text of his obituary, or his death certificate to see where he was born.

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

LaurenEnde — 2013-06-01 02:04:01Z

Oh my...that is the first information EVER that we have heard of him...thank you so much. I hope this keeps getting me somewhere! All of you that are just offering your time and assistance are angels.

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

mpikboo — 2013-06-01 01:11:19Z

I just checked the social security death index with ancestry.com and I found a Melbourne H. Ladd. Birthdate July 24, 1906, death date November 27, 1987. Died in Bentonville, Arkansas, buried in Bentonville Cemetery. This file (on ancestry.com) was from billiongraves.com. You might find more on this death at the County Clerk's office in Bentonville, Ark - or there might be an obituary somewhere in Arkansas.

I haven't found anything on Manley Ladd. Still checking tho'.

Re: Josephine Unger/Silas W. Ward

thomasker2 — 2013-05-31 13:06:32Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

William & Velma Ward had NO children.

1940 -
Name: William R Ward
Respondent: Yes
Age: 66
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Belding, Ionia, Michigan
View Map

Street: Congress Street
House Number: 209
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Belding, Ionia, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Sheet Number: 3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 51
Occupation: Grocery Clerk
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Duration of Unemployment: 39
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 13
Income: 164
Income Other Sources: No

William R Ward 66, MI - grocery clerk
Velma M Ward 60, MI

1920 -
Name: Silas W Ward
Age: 76
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Belding Ward 3, Ionia, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father
Marital Status: Widowed
[Widow]
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

William R Ward 46, MI - owner of meat market
Selma Ward 40, MI - no children at home
Silas W Ward 76, NY - widowed father

1910 -
Silas W Ward
Age in 1910: 65
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Belding Ward 3, Ionia, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: United States
[United States of America]

Silas W Ward 65
William R Ward 36, MI - stock buyer
Velma Ward 30, Mi - d/inlaw, no children, married 10 yr

1900 -
Name: Silas Ward
Age: 58
Birth Date: May 1842
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Grattan, Kent, Michigan
[Kent]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation:

Silas Ward 58, 5/42 NY
William Ward 27, 5/73 MI
Velma Ward 20. 8/79 MI - d/inlaw, no children

1880 -
Name: Salas Ward
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Grattan, Kent, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Josephine Ward
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: Black Smith

Salas Ward 35, NY
Josephine Ward 28, MI
R. Willia Ward 7, MI

marriage record -
Name: Silas W. Ward
Race (Original):
Age (Expanded): 26 years
Birth Year: 1845
Birthplace: New York
Spouse's Name: Josephine S. Unger
Spouse's Race (Original):
Spouse's Age (Expanded): 19 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1852
Spouse's Birthplace: Mich
Event Date: 22 Mar 1871
Event Place: Grattan, Kent, Michigan
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Spouse's Father's Name:
Spouse's Mother's Name:

marriage record -
Name: Wm R. Ward
Race (Original):
Age (Expanded): 26 years
Birth Year: 1873
Birthplace: Grattan, Mich
Spouse's Name: Velma M. Jakeway
Spouse's Race (Original):
Spouse's Age (Expanded): 20 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1879
Spouse's Birthplace: Grattan, Mich
Event Date: 28 Nov 1899
Event Place: Parnell, Kent, Michigan
Father's Name: Silas Ward
Mother's Name: Josephine Unger
Spouse's Father's Name: Asa Jakeway
Spouse's Mother's Name: Unknown

1860 -
Name: Josephine Unger
Age in 1860: 8
Birth Year: abt 1852
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1860: Oakfield, Kent, Michigan
Gender: Female
Post Office: Oakfield

Christian Unger 47, PA - carpenter & joiner
Ann Unger 44, PA
Almira Unger 12, MI
Celestia M Unger 10, MI
Josephine Unger 8, MI [m. Silas Ward]
Margaret E Unger 5, MI
Mary A Unger 2, MI

To persue this family you will need to supply WHO each daughter married. Need their 1st & last names + DOB's + birthplaces.

Re: Josephine Unger/Silas W. Ward

EleanorHemmes44 — 2013-05-30 14:40:18Z

Do you have an idea as to why Silas W Ward was b in NY when his other siblings were b in Ohio. I am searching for ancestors of Permelia Randall Ward, William's first wife.
Richard Ward b 1834 in NY, William Ward b 1839 in OH, Sidney Ward b 1841 in OH, then Silas in NY. William D Ward m2 Elmina Runnells Randall b Jan 1820 in PA. They had George A Ward b 1853 in MI, Susannah (Susie) Elmina Ward Madison b 1858. I believe the Permelia Randall Ward and Elmina's first husband, Adin Randall (1813-1848) were brother and sister. No absolute proof but it seems to fit. Thanks for reading. Eleanor Greene Hemmes HemmesEG@aol.com

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

LaurenEnde — 2013-05-30 03:39:55Z

Thank you Helen. It is so nice to see people who aren't relation that are willing to go the extra mile and help. This has answered many questions for my family and put some unease at rest finally. Thank you again!

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

LaurenEnde — 2013-05-30 03:38:26Z

Thank you so much! That actually clears up a lot of confusion for us about her given name, whether she was indeed married to James Ladd and how many children survived. I truly appreciate your help very much. It means a lot to my family.

Re: Kent Co. Michigan Surnames

yvonnabothbrusik — 2013-05-29 19:44:30Z

I can help you please contact me
this is about Korstanje family tree,I have quit a collection of Korstanjes but I am looking for the ones that went to the USA lots missing

Yvonna

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

hringer1 — 2013-05-29 13:53:38Z

Hello
Iread the death certificate at the bottom like this; Burial or removal is listed as Zeeland, Michigan Undertaker as Blakelay and R 25 W. Bridge St. infoamrant as Millie Kinnard at l57

Hello
I read the bottom of the death certificate as
burial or removal Zeeland, Mich.Undertaker was Blickley and R 25 west bridge St. Informant Millie Kinnard l57 Straight SW. There are newspapers before l9l0 that are indexed. She may have an obit. but would have to look in the paper and read it to find out. If she was taken to Zeeland there are several cemeteries near there. Helen Ringer no relation

Re: Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

kellyroad — 2013-05-29 13:11:06Z

Here is her death record ts
Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920 about Edna Jennie Ladd
Name: Edna Jennie Ladd
Birth Year: 1877
Death Date: 18 Feb 1907
Death Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Age: 30
Father's Name: Ganet Berghorst

There is a death certificate for her online but it is so fuzzy it is hard to tell what is there but I think it gives the funeral home , etc

http://cdm16317.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection...

Information on sons of Jennie Ladd - PLEASE HELP

LaurenEnde — 2013-05-29 06:07:42Z

I have been looking for a long time for the sons of my great great grandmother, Jennie (Jennifer or Jane) Ladd.

She was born Jennie Edna Berghorst 3 Dec 1877 in Ottawa, Michigan, US. Daughter of John (Gerrit) Berghorst born Aug 1847 in the Netherlands - immigrated to US and settled in Ottawa, MI, US AND his wife, Johanna (Anna) Van Gelderen born 26 Jan 1852 in Netherlands - also immigrated to US and settled in Ottawa, MI, US.

She was married to my great great grandfather James Robert Ladd. Born 18 Dec 1883 In New York, US. Died 26 Mar 1970 in Eaton, MI, US. - He later remarried

She had two sons before giving birth to my great grandfather. His name is Orange Nolan Ladd born 13 Nov 1906 in Grand Rapids, MI, US. He was taken in by Marion E Baxter (Also known as Minnie) B. 18 Sep 1874 in MI. After the passing of his mother, Jennie Ladd, in Feb 1907 in MI, US.

The other two sons of hers are Manley Ladd (B before 1905 presumabley in MI) and Melbourne Ladd (B before 1906 also presumably in MI). I cannot find them as their father, James Robert Ladd, allowed them to either be adopted or gave them to other family members to raise after he was a widower.

This has been a search in the works for 6+ years. It is especially important to my grandfather, Earl Ladd (Son of Orange Ladd) because he wants to know who his REAL grandmother was (not the woman James remarried - Bernice Ethel Bigelow). He is getting older (78) and would like to find her grave and pay his respects before his time on this earth ends. PLEASE HELP OUR FAMILY.

Re: William Saleski Obituary

buttercup0384 — 2013-05-27 20:27:26Z

I am looking for more information on the Saleski family. If anyone reads this please contact me with anything you may have to share.

Thanks,

Nicole

Re: John Cornely (1840-1906)

thomasker2 — 2013-05-23 12:37:52Z

Death cert. info -
County Kent
City/village/township Grand Rapids
Last Name Cornely
Given Name John J
Birth Year Aug. 1, 1840 GER
Age 66
Death Day 8
Death Month Oct
Death Year 1906
Father's Given Name Anton
Father's Last Name Cornely, GER
mother's name - Mary Muhlbruch??, GER
7 children & 2 living
married 23 yrs. at time of death

1900 -
Name: John A Cornely
Age: 59
Birth Date: Aug 1840
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1900: Grand Rapids Ward 7, Kent, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1871
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elisabeth Cornely
Marriage Year: 1864
Years Married: 36
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Occupation:

John A Cornely 59
Elisabeth Cornely 55, 7/44 GER - 7 children & 3 living

Re: Obit Request - Donna Louise (Milburn) Illencik

bobbyandmaria — 2013-05-22 22:25:10Z

Helen,
Thank you!
Bob

Re: Obit Request - Donna Louise (Milburn) Illencik

hringer1 — 2013-05-22 21:54:06Z

Grand Rapids Press
Illencik Mrs. Donna Illencik, aged 88, went to be with her Lord Feb 6, l999. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph and stepson, Edward. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Miriam Illencik and many loving nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Mrs. Illencik was a member of St. Francis Zavier parish, the
Grand Rapids Audubon Society and the Retired Teachers Association. Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Donna Illencik, who went to be with the Lord Feb. 6, l999 at St. Francis Zavier, 250 Brown Se. Sunday, Feb 6, 2000 at 9am and 8pm. A private memorial service was held in California. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, Cal. Ronaan Vanderpool Stegenga Funeral Home. no relation Helen Ringer, Kent Co, Mich.

Obit Request - Donna Louise (Milburn) Illencik

bobbyandmaria — 2013-05-18 05:34:10Z

Family member in search of an obituary for:
Donna Louise (Milburn) Illencik.
She married Joseph Illencik in 1965.
dob:25 Jan 1911
dod:6 Feb 1999 in Grand Rapids.

Thank you,
Bob

John Cornely (1840-1906)

brae57 — 2013-05-16 23:44:10Z

I am in the possession of some original genealogy related papers of John Cornely. I would like to find a descendant or researcher of this family. John was born August 1840 in Germany, to Anton Cornely and Mary Muhlbuch. He married Elizabeth, they had at least three children Anna, born about 1867; Mary, born about 1870; and Mollie, born about 1875. He lived in Higgins, Roscommon, Michigan. He died on 8 October 1906 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. If you are related please email me. I would love to have these papers back in the family. I am not related to this family. A friend purchased some items at an auction and a pouch of papers was included.

Re: OBIT LOOK UP , PHYLLIS M FARNUM (INFANT)

vdemare1 — 2013-05-15 00:16:37Z

THANK YOU FOR THE OBIT , APPRECIATE YOUR TIME,EFFORT & KINDNESS.

Re: Obituary Lookup - Dorothy Groves

jerryleblanc1 — 2013-05-14 20:41:18Z

Hi Helen,

Thank you very much,

regards,
Jerry

Re: Obituary Lookup - Dorothy Groves

hringer1 — 2013-05-14 19:17:22Z

Groves Mrs Dorothy A. Groves, aged 83, of 4705 Braeburn ct. SE passed away Saturday night at the Grand Valley Nursing Centre and was taken to the O'Brien-Gerst chapel. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Chester (Hazel) Griffin of Grand Rapids; one grandson and two great-grandchildren. funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at l0 oclock at the funeral chapel. Rev Jack Richards of Ada Congregational church officiating. Interment Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Mich. The family will meet friends Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Mrs. Groves lies in state at the O'Brien-Gerst funeral Home 3980 Cascade Rd and I-96 expressway. no relation Helen Ringer Kent Co mich.

Re: OBIT LOOK UP , PHYLLIS M FARNUM (INFANT)

hringer1 — 2013-05-14 19:05:02Z

Obituary for Phyllis Marie Farnum
Farnum Funeral Services for Phyllis Marie Farnum infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gail Farnum of 607 Oak St. Grand Rapids will be held Friday afternoon at 2 oclock at St. Josephs Church Grand Rapids. Internment in Sparta Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by George Bettis Sparta no relation Helen Ringer Kent Co, Mich

Re: Katherine, Kate Wiltjer

divajodi — 2013-05-14 12:14:24Z

Huge thanks for the information so quickly! I'm now going to try and find out why she died so young. You were very helpful!!

Jodi

Re: Katherine, Kate Wiltjer

AUTime — 2013-05-14 01:50:20Z

Is this what you are looking for?

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF3J-C29

Name:Catherine Kate Katsma
Event Type:Death
Event Date:15 Apr 1944
Event Place:Wyoming, Kent, Michigan, United States
Gender:Female
Age:41
Marital Status:Married
Birth Date:04 Mar 1903
Birthplace:Netherlands
Birth Year (Estimated):1903
Father's Name:John Wiltjer
Mother's Name:Antje Van Der Klok
GS Film number:1972814
Digital Folder Number:005237779
Image Number:02182

Katherine, Kate Wiltjer

divajodi — 2013-05-14 00:24:38Z

Trying to find death information for a Katherine Wiltjer. She was born in the Netherlands in 1903. She married Simon Katsma in 1922 in Grand Rapids MI. I already searched WMGS and couldn't find an obituary. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!

Jodi VanEngen Walder

Re: Adam ANDOR, Alpine Twp., p. 565 (Chapman 1881)

dakotabretski — 2013-05-07 02:28:26Z

Looking to touch base with you on the North Dakota/Deutschbentschek Andor connection. Lorenz Andor (oo to Maria Anna Tepisch) was my 5th Great Grandfather. I've also been wondering if he was a brother to George (who married Anna Maria Hermann). Would be great to check information.

OBIT LOOK UP , PHYLLIS M FARNUM (INFANT)

vdemare1 — 2013-04-30 19:06:36Z

WOULD APPRECIATE AN OBIT FOR
PHYLISS MARIE FARNUM (46 DAY OLD INFANT)
b 9-28-1934 , d. 11-13-1934 GRAND RAPIDS , MI..
D/O GAIL V & DOROTHY VENN FARNUM OF GRAND RAPIDS .

Re: Frank Swen & Carrie Strang, Grand Rapids1

thomasker2 — 2013-04-30 12:35:03Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

1920 -
Name: Carrie Swem
[Carrie Swensen]
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Muskegon Precinct 17, Muskegon, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Frank Swem
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Frank Swem 33, MI - watch maker
Carrie Swem 38, MI
Louise Swem 7, MI
Frances Swem 6, MI

1930 -
Name: Louise A Swem
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1913
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
View Map
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Frank O Swem
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Carrie M Swem
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation: jeweler

Frank O Swem 44, MI - Age at first marriage: 25
Parents' birthplace: MI/MI
Carrie M Swem 48, MI - Age at first marriage: 29
Parents' birthplace: NY/NY
Louise A Swem 17, MI
Francis K Swem 16, MI

1940 -
Name: Frank Swem
Age: 51
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
Street: Palmer Avenue
House Number: 1444
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 8A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 174
Occupation: Proprietor
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4,000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 20
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes

Frank Swem 51, MI
Carrie Swem 58, MI

1940 -
Name: Ralph H Lillie
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Three Rivers, St Joseph, Michigan
View Map
Street: So Douglas Street
House Number: 203
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Three Rivers, St Joseph, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 30
Occupation: Animative Teacher
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3100
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 35
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 48
Income: 1850
Income Other Sources: No

Ralph H Lillie 35, MI - high school agriculture teacher
Louise S Lillie 27, MI
Charles A Lillie 5, MI
Caryl Jeanne Lillie 1, MI

Social Security Death Index
about Ralph Lillie
Last Residence: 49093 Three Rivers, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Born: 29 Jul 1904
Died: Jan 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1962)

Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Louise S. Littie
[Louise S. Swem]
Birth Date: 13 Aug 1912
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Death Date: 25 Aug 1956
Death Place: St. Joseph
Burial Date: 28 Aug 1956
Burial Place: Three Rivers, Mich.
Cemetery Name: Riverside Cemetery
Death Age: 44
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
Street Address: 203 South Douglas Ave., Three Rivers
Residence: St. Joseph, Michigan
Father Name: Frank O. Swem
Mother Name: Carrie Strang
Spouse Name: Ralph H. Lillie

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cem. record -
Frank O. Swem
Birth: 1886
Death: Feb. 27, 1942

Burial:
Lakeside Cemetery
Muskegon
Muskegon County
Michigan, USA
Plot: 173-1

cem.record -
Carrie Mae Swem
Birth: 1881
Death: Apr. 6, 1952

Burial:
Lakeside Cemetery
Muskegon
Muskegon County
Michigan, USA
Plot: 173-1

Re: Frank Swen & Carrie Strang, Grand Rapids1

csbjeweled53 — 2013-04-28 21:47:31Z

I am the daughter of Frances K Swem Anderson. To my knowledge, there were no other issue from Frank and Carrie Swem other than Louise and Frances. Frances married Clarence A.F. Anderson on april 9, 1934. they had 3 children, Robert Curtis, Born November 9, 1940, Clarelyn Christine, Born April 26, 1943, and Stanley Herbert, born August 19, 1946. Louise married Ralph Lillie and they had 3 children also, Charles, Caryl Jean and Kieth Swem Lillie. Dates for this family I don't have.

Re: Henry Wiersma m. Ada Wright, 1920, Michigan

Karyl — 2013-04-27 13:18:22Z

Wow, that's a lot of information. I knew both Ada and Henry had been married before and that Ada had no children, but was really curious as to whether Henry had children and if so where the family came from and what became of the kids. Thanks so much--gives me a lot to go on.

Henry Wiersma m. Ada Wright, 1920, Michigan

carlsonjm — 2013-04-27 03:38:34Z

I hope some of the following will be helpful. Here is Henry and Ada's marriage from familysearch.org:

Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925
Name Henry Wiersma
Race (Original)
Age (Expanded) 40 years
Birth Year1880
Birthplace Netherlands
Spouse's Name Ada L. Wright
Spouse's Race (Original)
Spouse's Age (Expanded) 42 years
Spouse's Birth Year 1878
Spouse's Birthplace Newaygo Co., Michigan
Event Date 06 Apr 1920
Event Place Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Father's Name Dick Wiersma
Mother's Name Fannie Luaben
Spouse's Father's Name Lewis E. Wright
Spouse's Mother's Name Martha J. Wonck
Digital Folder Number 4032390
Reference IDv 4 p 122 rn 10276

The 1900 census says "Henry Denkclaar" is Dick's stepson. Dirk (b. Aug 1852, NL) and Fannie (b. Feb 1852, NL) had been married 16 years, so about 1884. These are the children listed:

Ed Wiersma, b. Jun 1879, NL
Henry Denkclaar, b. Feb 1879, NL
Jessie Denkclaar, b. Nov 1881, NL
Maggie Wiersma, b. Aug 1887, MI

It looks like Dirk and a first wife had one child, and Fannie and a first husband had two children. Then Dirk and Fannie married in Michigan and had a daughter. Yes, here is their marriage, with their Dutch names a little closer to being correct:

Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925
Name Dirk Wiersenia [Wiersema]
Age (Expanded) 33 years
Birth Year 1852
Birthplace New..., Netherlands [possibly Zuidhorn]
Spouse's Name Zwaantje Lubbes
Spouse's Age (Expanded) 32 years
Spouse's Birth Year 1853
Spouse's Birthplace Ludekirk, Netherlands [looks like Oldekerk, NL--so Groningen]
Event Date 06 Oct 1885
Event Place Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
GS Film number 2342476
Digital Folder Number 4207804
Reference IDv 2 p 153 rn 3489

Here is Dirk's birth in Noordhorn, Zuidhorn, Groningen, NL. The birth date even matches the 1900 census, which is so often not the case. And here you see the spelling of his name at birth:

Registratiedatum [registration date] 05-08-1852
Geboorte [birth] 03-08-1852 [3 Aug 1852] Noordhorn gem. Zuidhorn
Kind [child] Derk Wiersema
Geslacht m [gender: male]
Vader [father] Enne Ruurts Wiersema
Leeftijd [age] 36 jaar
Beroep arbeider [occupation: laborer]
Moeder [mother] Eelje Willems Dorpstra
Leeftijd 36 jaar
Beroep arbeidster
Bron [source] Geboorteregister [birth register of] Zuidhorn 1852
Aktenummer [certificate no.] 54

Derk's first marriage:

Huwelijk [marriage] 19-05-1877 Aduard
Bruidegom Derk Wiersema, 24, boerenknecht [farmhand]
Geboren [born in] Noordhorn gem. Zuidhorn
Vader bruidegom Enne Ruurts Wiersema
Moeder bruidegom Eelje Willems Dorpstra
Bruid Aaltje Koster, 35, dienstmeid [servant girl]
Geboren Oldekerk
Vader bruid Geert Gerrits Koster
Moeder bruid Bouwina Abrams Reitsema
Bron Huwelijksregister Aduard 1877
Aktenummer 8

Derk and Aaltje's children:
Bouwina Wiersema (f), b. 18 Jan 1878, Den Ham
Enne Wiersema (m), b. 10 Jun 1879, Fransum (Ed in 1900 census)
Geert Wiersema (m), b. 9 Aug 1882, Den Ham

But Derk is Henry's stepfather. Here is his mother's birth (refer to translations above):

Registratiedatum 24-02-1851
Geboorte 22-02-1851 Oldekerk
Kind Zwaantje Lubben
Geslacht v [gender: female]
Vader Henderikus Jans Lubben
Leeftijd 28 jaar
Beroep arbeider
Moeder Geeske Wobbes Smitter
Leeftijd 35 jaar
Bron Geboorteregister Oldekerk 1851
Aktenummer 6

Now we want Zwaantje's marriage and Henry's birth...

Huwelijk [marriage] 30-09-1876 Grijpskerk [in Groningen]
Bruidegom Kasper Dinkela, 25, arbeider
Geboren Zuidhorn
Moeder bruidegom Arendina Dinkela, arbeidster
Bruid Zwaantje Lubben, 25, dienstmeid [servant girl]
Geboren [born in] Oldekerk
Vader bruid Henderikus Jans Lubben
Moeder bruid Geeske Wobbes Smitter, arbeidster
Bron Huwelijksregister Grijpskerk 1876
Aktenummer 33

These are the children of Kasper and Zwaantje:

Arendina Dinkela (f), b. 14 Dec 1877, Westerhorn, Grijpskerk, Groningen
Henderikus Dinkela (m), b. 22 Feb 1879 (that matches 1900 census as well), Westerhorn, Grijpskerk, Groningen
Jakob Dinkela (m), b. 17 Apr 1880, Lutjegast, Grootegast, Groningen
Geeske Dinkela (f), b. 24 Nov 1881, Grootegast, Groningen (Jessie in 1900 census)

Henderikus's birth registration:

Registratiedatum 24-02-1879
Geboorte 22-02-1879 Westerhorn, Grijpskerk
Kind Henderikus Dinkela
Geslacht m
Vader Kasper Dinkela
Leeftijd 27 jaar
Beroep arbeider
Moeder Zwaantje Lubben
Bron Geboorteregister Grijpskerk 1879
Aktenummer 30

Kaspar's mother was not married to his father. You can see that his father is not named on his marriage certificate, and he has his mother's last name. Here is his birth:

Registratiedatum 19-04-1851
Geboorte 16-04-1851 Zuidhorn [Groningen]
Kind Kasper Dinkela
Geslacht m
Moeder Arendina Dinkela
Beroep dienstmeid
Bron Geboorteregister Zuidhorn 1851
Aktenummer 30

Derk and "Fannie" had a daughter born/died 15/16 Dec 1886 in Grand Rapids; no name mentioned. Maggie was born 3 May 1887 in GR.

According to the 1900 census, Ed's birth date matches son Enne. However, the ship's manifest, 30 Apr 1883 (SS Schiedam; New York) says Gerrit, 6 months, which closely matches Geert. It was just the family of 3, so we should find 2 deaths in Groningen...
Bouwina died 13 Aug 1878, Den ham
I don't see a son's death; possibly between Groningen and Amsterdam? (port of departure)

I hope you were looking for ancestors and not descendants. :)

Obituary Lookup - Dorothy Groves

jerryleblanc1 — 2013-04-26 14:57:48Z

Hello,

Looking for an obituary for Dorothy Groves (nee Mullin). She passed away on April 27, 1974 and I believe her obituary can be found in the Grand Rapids Press - April 29, 1974 edition (Page 3 C - assume C stands for the section?).

Regards,
Jerry

Re: WIERSMA, WIERSUM,FRYLING, AUSTHOF

KLhubbard — 2013-04-26 13:30:36Z

I have a Henry Wiersma who married Ada Wright in Newaygo county in 1920. Does he show up in any of the trees? I have no further information on him.
Thanks

Re: Wiersma, Wiersema

Franskrom — 2013-04-25 16:58:36Z

John Pelon was the son of Pieter Jacobs Pilon and Eelje Slagter. He was born on the 25th of april 1882 in Holwierde?Bierum. Two other children were also born in Holwierde, Jakob (10-30-1884) and Pieter (5-28-1887). Jennie vandermaas was also married with William (Wierger) Wiersema, born on the 10th of nov 1873 in Oldekerk. I have more information about this family Wiersema. I also have a lot of information about other families with the surname Wiersum or Wiersema. Any interest? regards. Frans Krom

Frank C. Fryett, photographer

stemmatis — 2013-04-16 22:43:27Z

Seeking any records of the photography business of Frank C. Fryett conducted in Ada, Ohio, from about 1878 to 1882. Looking for clues to identify the subject of photo taken by him.

He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio in 1858. Taught drawing at the Northwestern Ohio Normal School in Ada (now Ohio Northern U.) 1879-79; 1880 census in Ada as F. C. Fryett, photographer; 1881 business advertisement in Ada for F. C. Fryett Photography; 1882 in New Mexico; 1884-95 in Southern California; 1896-1921, photographer in Grand Rapids, Mich. Married Bertha Reschke in 1903 and she continued the business after his death. She remarried in 1939 to Claude Otterman and died after 1953.

Re: George Damis Obit Look up please.

rcj561 — 2013-04-14 16:31:29Z

Hi Ashley,

Cannot help with the obit, but George's parents were Peter Demas and Catherine Jarowehliotes.

George 1st married Grace Lammon (aka: Mrs. Grace Fowler), she died in 1927. He married Mary most likely in 1928.

George and Grace are both buried in Woodland Cemetery in Jackson, Michigan.
Their is also a Jim Demos(Demas) also buried their, perhaps George's brother?

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSiman...

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Name: George Demas
SSN: xxx-xx-xxxx
Last Residence: 49508 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 6 Mar 1885
Died: Aug 1969
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1940-
Name: Mary Damis
Age: 55
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Holland
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Street: Quarry
Inferred Residence in 1935: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same Place

Household Members:
Mary Damis 55, Head, Holland
Alice Tornga 17, Daughter, MI
James Damis 11, Son, MI

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1930-
Name: George Damas
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Greece
Race: White
Home in 1930: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Immigration Year: 1910
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary Damas
Father's Birthplace: Greece
Mother's Birthplace: Greece

Household Members:
George Damas 45, Head, Greece (age at 1st marriage: 38) (1923) <<<<<
Mary Damas 44, Wife, Holland (Immigration Year: 1911) (age at 1st marriage: 21)(1907)
James Damas 1, Son, MI
John Tornga 17, Stepson, Holland
Alice Tornga 7, Stepdaughter, MI

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: George Demos
City: Jackson
County: Jackson
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1885
Race: White
Birth: Greece
Occupation: Cook

===============================================================
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Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925
Name: George Demas (Times previously married; 0)
Race (Original):
Age (Expanded): 38 years
Birth Year: 1885
Birthplace: Greece
Spouse's Name: Grace Fowler (Mrs.) - (Times previously married; 2)
Spouse's Race (Original):
Spouse's Age (Expanded): 40 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1883
Spouse's Birthplace: Ohio
Event Date: 21 May 1923
Event Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Father's Name: Peter Demas
Mother's Name: Catherine Jarowehliotes
Spouse's Father's Name: William Lammo...
Spouse's Mother's Name: Matilda Huyck

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQ9L-48Q

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

1920-
Name: Grace Fowler
[Grace Lammon]
[Grace Dahm]
[Grace Gehring]
[Grace Erner]
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1920: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Milan Fowler
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Household Members:
Milan Fowler 71
Grace Fowler 42
Alva Fowler 41
Amos Fowler 39
Willis Fowler 12
Ruby Fowler 10
Anthony Fowler 3
[3 2/12]
Viola Fowler 0
[11/12]
Elizabeth Dahm 15
Eliza Dahm 15
Charlie Helzer 27

-------------------------------------------------

This is a tree for Grace Lammon
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/6839635/person/1619255615

Hope this helps.
Bob

Re: George Damis Obit Look up please.

KLhubbard — 2013-04-14 13:02:41Z

the closest I come is on the WMGS.org site where there is a listing for a George Damoose who died in 1981. Also has his engagement and wedding story from the 1960's. No Damis or any variation thereof. Sorry

Re: George Damis Obit Look up please.

warkentien128 — 2013-04-13 12:08:08Z

NO I'm hoping to find out the parents of George and more info from the obit.

Re: George Damis Obit Look up please.

Zelekis — 2013-04-12 19:31:27Z

Is this possibly a case of SSDI sending final payment to a family member who lived in GR?

Was able to find no Demis/Demas in Kent Co.

On https://familysearch.org/

Found a WWII (1942) card for a James George Demas in IN with a mailing addr of Buffalo, Berrien, MI

There is a John George Demos in Lansing, Ingham, MI with a WWII (1942).

There is a George Demas who married a Grace Fowler in Calhoun in 1923.

George Damis Obit Look up please.

warkentien128 — 2013-04-12 16:14:00Z

George Damis died Aug 6 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI. Last name might be spelled Damas. Thank you.

Re: Veda Hallett Grummet

nickhogan25 — 2013-04-10 22:27:55Z

I have some information relative to Veda but am also looking for some info. Please contact me at mizzoula mt @ g...mail.com

No spaces in any of that. Just throwing off the spammers.

1858 LAND DEED - Between Warren W. & Mary E. WEATHERLY and John A. RUSCHE - ALPINE TWP.

MichaelCronk28 — 2013-03-30 11:15:07Z

On December 30, 1858, for the sum of $1,300, WARREN W. & MARY E. WEATHERLY, of the City of Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Mich., deeded to JOHN A RUSCHE, of the same place, the W1/2 of the NW1/4 of Sec. No. 14, Township No. 8 North, Range No. 12 West [Alpine Township], containing 8 acres. Witnesses: John W. Champlin & M.H. Nileman.

RECORD OF DEEDS, Kent County, Michigan, Book 19, Page No. 341.

NOTE: It seems fantastical that John A. Rusche would have paid $1300 for 8 acres of land in Alpine Twp. in 1858. I have to wonder if the '8' should be an '80.'

Re: Carl Porter died 6-17-1955 Grand Rapids

SherryLuMarshall — 2013-03-30 04:13:47Z

Your welcome.

Re: Carl Porter died 6-17-1955 Grand Rapids

MaryESicard — 2013-03-30 04:11:07Z

Thank you for the information. I really appreciate it.

Mary

Re: Carl Porter died 6-17-1955 Grand Rapids

SherryLuMarshall — 2013-03-30 00:18:48Z

Carl D Porter, aged 47 years, of Grand Rapids, passed away very suddenly early Friday morning. Surviving are the widow, Eleanor; one son, Carl of Detroit; two brothers James of Marne and Kenneth of Grand Rapids; five sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Major and Mrs Pearl Young, both of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Mabel Rowe of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Thelma Cox of Missouri and Mrs. Bertha Sherman of Marne. Mr. Porter will repose at the Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville. Furneral arrangments will be announced later.

Detail
18 June 1955 Grand Rapids Herald, page D13

Carl Porter died 6-17-1955 Grand Rapids

MaryESicard — 2013-03-29 17:00:33Z

I would like to know where Carl was buried.

If possible I would like his obit.

Thanks so much
Mary