Monroe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: anyone able to read obit in Monroe Commercial, 1865

Carnesft — 2013-05-17 22:53:57Z

Thank you. It's one of the deadends that doesn't make sense. Dr. Charles Tracy Southworth has biographies, news articles, etc yet the only information on his first wife is the mention of her name, two daughters, marriage without parents listed and index of an obit which may not give anything.

Re: anyone able to read obit in Monroe Commercial, 1865

mo_jenkins — 2013-05-17 04:15:06Z

Try contacting the Monroe Historical Museum Archives in Monroe, MI at 734-240-7780. The people there are very helpful and would probably check it for you.

Or you can email Chris Kull there at:
chris_kull@monroemi.org

anyone able to read obit in Monroe Commercial, 1865

Carnesft — 2013-05-16 15:35:51Z

Southworth, Frances H. 38 C.
06/28/1865 died
07/06/1865 Monroe Commercial

I don't know if it's really an obit or just notice of death with only name. If you have access to the obit file could you let me know if it has any information? Thank you

Her maiden name was BLAKSLEE and I can not find any families in area.

Re: MATTESON

COWLESCHRIS1392 — 2013-05-14 12:57:31Z

Hi my name is Chris cowles, I am trying to find any information on Linus and Lydia Cowles. I am trying to determine their parents. My husbands father was Robert cowles, his father was Claude cowles, his father was william cowles and his father was orson cowles sister of Julia cowles.

i am stuck, thanks

MATTESON

1LAZI1 — 2013-05-14 12:56:33Z

Hi Ron..... From Index and Personal Histories from Historical Hand Atlas Monroe Co., MI. 1881:

Elon G. MATTESON, removed from Genesee County, N.Y. where he was born in the year 1833, with his parents, and settled in Tekonsha township, Calhoun County, Michigan, they being the second family to enter land in their neighborhood. They lived there fifteen years, when they removed to their present homestead in Frenchtown township, Monroe County, Michigan. His parents, Oliver and Ardilla (Davis) MATTESON, were both born Rhode Island, and are deceased. On the 3th day of Dec 1837, he took to himself a helpmate, in the person of Julia L. COWLES, who was born in Orleanes county, N.Y., March 14, 1817.Her Parents are Linus and Lydia (Andrews) COWLES, the former of whom is deceased. Their children are: Emaline H., born 06 Dec 1840, died Aug 1842; Charles H., 23 Aug 1843, resides in Monroe City; Albert F., 04 Mar 1846, died 11 Aug 1850; Lydia A., 14 Aug 1849, died 24 Nov 1877; George W., 23 Nov 1853; Andrew J., 12 Jul 1857; Vida E., 25 Apr 1862; the three latter reside at home. Mr Matteson has held the office of supervisor in Frenchtown township, for the years 1873, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, and during 1880 census enumerator for the township. He is a farmer, and his address is Monroe City, Michigan.

From History of Monroe Co., MI. by Talcott E. Wing:

Elon G. MATTESON is the son of Oliver and Ardilla (Davis) MATTESON: was born in 1803, and December 03, 1837, was married to Julia, daughter of Linus and Lydia (Andrews) COWLES. He has seven children, and is a well known farmer in Frenchtown, where for seven years he was supervisor of the township. His Post Office is in Monroe.

From Death Records of Monroe CO., MI. Vol I, 1867-1878:

MATTESON Netty, age 06y 04m 03d, female white, died: 17 Nov 1875 at Frenchtown of Hemorrhage, birthplace: Michigan
Father: Charles Matteson R: MI.
Mother: Elizabeth Matteson R: MI.
Orig. Record: Book A, Page 85, Entry 629

Ron, I'll email you the rest of the MATTESON info directly.

Regards.... Mike

OLIVER MATTESON / ARDILLA DAVIS MATTESON

2013-05-14 12:54:20Z

OLIVER/ARDILLA DAVIS MATTESON CAME TO FRENCHTOWN MONROE COUNTY. THEIR SON HENRY MATTESON HAD A HOUSE ON LA DUC AND STONEY CREEK.
FAMILY TRADITION SAYS OLIVER WAS FROM R.I., THEN TO OTSEGO NY, THEN TO MONROE. HENRY & NANCY ROBB HAD LEVI. LEVI & LOUISA BORDEAU HAD ROY. ROY & ANNETTA NICHOLS HAD DAVID. DAVID & BETTY PALMER HAD ME, RON MATTESON.
I CAN'T FIND ANY EVIDENCE OF OLIVER/ARDILLA(DAVIS)MATTESON ANYWHERE THEY WERE SAID TO BE.
PLEASE HELP

Re: James Lobdell s/o Mary Stone Lobdell NY>Michigan

tonitre76 — 2013-05-06 09:23:25Z

James and Charles ended up in Minnesota. Both died in 1933 in St. Paul. I don't know yet what happened to Mary Elizabeth.

Re: James Lobdell s/o Mary Stone Lobdell NY>Michigan

thomasker2 — 2013-05-06 09:22:52Z

Here are the children's names of the Lobdell family -
Emma - 14
Edward - 11
Libbie (aka Mary Elizabeth) - 8
Charles - 6
All ages according to the 1870 census.

Try these -
US GENWEB SITE
http://www.us-census.org/inventory/

1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable, actual census page)
http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/

1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable)
Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page
Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen
http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp

Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable)
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm

Jack & Marianne Dibean –
Marriage Index Links = FREE
Scroll down page and look for a link “Search the New Marriages”
http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/dibean_county.htm...

If you know the cemetery where Mary is burried, write a ketter to the cemetery asking for "All family info". FREE info.

Re: Petes of Erie and Lasalle

ltpps_1 — 2013-04-17 12:53:36Z

Here is August & Pauline in 1850.

1850 Census: Michigan, Monroe Co., Erie Twp.
Page 315, 136/136, November 23
Augustus Peters, 30, m, laborer, MI, can't read or write
Polly Peters, 28, f, MI, can't read or write
Augustus Peters, 9, m, MI
Catherine Peters, 2, f, MI

Re: Petes of Erie and Lasalle

lhippel — 2013-04-16 19:08:55Z

Apparently I can't use the contact link without signing up for a paid account...can you please send me an email at lhippel (at) buckeye-express dot com? Thank you so much for finding this information!

Re: Nancy Coon Parks

snilr1 — 2013-04-16 13:06:17Z

I am interested in the ancestry of Nancy Coon. Do you know the names of her parents? Thanks.

Re: Petes of Erie and Lasalle

Lynn_Reaume — 2013-04-13 16:33:17Z

Here's an outline of what I found from church records: Anton Pete married Isabel LaPlante; she died 16 Dec 1850 age 55 yrs as his widow (from St. Joseph Erie, Michigan microfilm records).
Son August(Augustin, Augustus) Pete bc 1817 St. Nicolas, Bas Canada married 1 Jun 1840 St. Joseph Erie MI Pauline Dusault (Dusseau etc.) b 1822 (twin), dau. of Louis Joseph Dusault and Monique Beaudrais. Their son Julian (Jules) was possibly Isaias Julian Pete born 11 Dec 1854 in Erie MI- there is another child born 18 Jan 1852 that's hard to read. Julian married 3 May 1881 St. Joseph Erie MI to Maria (Mary) Sans Craint. One witness to the marriage was Margarite Sans Craint- possibly they are the daughters listed for Charles Sans Craint and Adelaide Coutois. You can contact me for more info.

Re: John Hoenig date of death post-1910, Monroe Co.

thomasker2 — 2013-04-13 14:33:00Z

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

OH Vital Records -
Ohio law established the Bureau of Vital Statistics on December 20, 1908. On that date, the mandatory registration of birth and death certificates occurred. Since that time, all birth and death certificates have been registered through our office.

Mark Kassouf
Assistant State Registrar/Chief Fraud Officer
Ohio Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics

OH Vital Records -
December 20, 1908 to the present
The state of Ohio began issuing certificates for births on December 20, 1908. The Ohio Department of Health holds birth certificates for the state of Ohio from December 20, 1908 to the present. You should contact the Ohio Department of Health at the address below for information concerning their request procedures.

Ohio Department of Health
Division of Vital Statistics
PO Box 15098
Columbus, OH 43215-0098
(614 ) 466-2531

Re: Petes of Erie and Lasalle

lhippel — 2013-04-12 21:23:11Z

You. Are. Awesome. I'm not sure if Julius' birthday matches up exactly (have to check) but now I have so much more to go on. Thank you!

Re: John Hoenig date of death post-1910, Monroe Co.

porsparu — 2013-03-27 16:24:53Z

Well, that did it! I gave it a shot and found him southwest of Toledo near Junction, Paulding Co. Although, I still don’t know why he moved over there at 85 years old after living with his sister the other 50 years of his life. But at least I know where he came to rest. Thank you Mr. Morey.

Re: John Hoenig date of death post-1910, Monroe Co.

MoreyAtMilan — 2013-03-27 00:06:09Z

The southern part of Monroe and Lenawee Counties often went to Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio to hospitals. So check Ohio death records.

Ron Morey

John Hoenig date of death post-1910, Monroe Co.

porsparu — 2013-03-26 14:03:39Z

I have several mysteries that end in Monroe County. I have tried to even hire a couple of professional genealogists but I don’t even get a reply. Out of the several mysteries, the one I would hope most to solve (because it should be the "easiest") is the date of death for John Hoenig.
Background info--
He was born 26 Feb 1826 in Germany
1864 immigrated to US
1870 lived with his sister Anna "Anna" Maria Fetzer in Riga, MI. Census spelled his surname Haneg.
1880 lived with his sister Anna Maria "Mary" Fetzer in Riga, MI. Census spelled his surname Hing.
1900 lived with his sister Anna Maria "Mary" Fetzer in Summerfield. Census spelled his surname Hoenic.
1910 lived with his sister's son, David Fetzer in Summerfield. Census spelled his surname Honig. He was 84.
…no more info after 1910.
I checked and searched seekingmichigan.org's death records which go up to 1920 and in that year he would have made him 94! But even looking through every name in Monroe County, then Lenawee County, I could not find a record.

Beside the above misspelled variations on the surname, others are Hunwick, Hanwick, Harnwick, Hennick, Henig, etc, which has made researching more complicated.

Can anyone give any advice on what I can do?
Thank you

MOSES STONE FAMILY

colleenmck — 2013-03-18 13:01:54Z

Searching for MOSES' origin:
Source found for subject(s) is www.linkstothepast/marine/ via Captains Bio. which is the earliest occupation reference for GGGrandfather MOSES STONE (wife) and Captain JOHN STONE.
Additional sources from 'Ancestry' are US Census 1870, 1880 Frenchtown, Monroe MI. MOSES STONE & ELISA / LIZZY (ELISABETH LEMIRE?) w/issue; John, Rosa, Louisa, Alex, Joseph, George & William.
ELisa's(Lemire) death doc, d. 10 APR 1921,Tecumseh, Essex Canada, lists pts as ANTOINE LEMIRE & MARGUERITE (DALY). Uncertain of yr
b. 1836/39 PQ and Moses's death doc, d. 25 NOV 1925 Tecumseh, Essex, Canada is w/o pts. Only known date for b. 1839? Place Unk??
CA Census' 1891,1901, 1911 having the family in Maidstone, Essex, ONT. I have tried to search for a marriage doc without success. The Stone name was apparently chgd from?....sound/x 'Larooo' (per GGrandmother HEBERT) and I have tried various spellings; La/Le....Rue/ Roche/ Rocque/ Roach/ Heruex, and a "dit" at this time searching would be pointless.
Although, I've also searched for oldest childs birthcert. and assume he, John, was born in Detroit MI as the following 2 sib(s) no luck. In searching for Moses' origin I found my GGGrandmother Eliza (Lemire) even more so curious, If she was M. E. Lemire in early CA Census' 1851/1860 I have found her previously married and buried.

Is there anyone trying to find Moses Stone ?

Waiting for a bite.

Re: Inventory of Roman Catholic Church records

luvzsun — 2013-03-09 14:01:01Z

Would you please recheck that link? Everything I select results in "404 (Page Not Found) Error".

Inventory of Roman Catholic Church records

Get2work — 2013-03-09 05:27:48Z

For an inventory of church records, and other Roman Catholic institutions and organizations, in the Archdiocese of Detroit---which includes Monroe County---go to

http://nycnuts.net/genealogy/church/detroit_rc/index.html

There you will find the Historical Records Survey published in 1941, which will tell you what records were available, such as baptism, marriage, confirmation, cemetery and financial records for these Catholic institutions, as well as the location of the records at the time of publication.

Re: Schroder or Whittenberg in Whiteford or Lambertville

luvzsun — 2013-03-01 14:34:26Z

Please email me off-list at luvzsun at aol dot com and I will try to answer all your questions and advise you of some excellent sources of information.

Bill

Re: Schroder or Whittenberg in Whiteford or Lambertville

kbhoy1 — 2013-03-01 01:14:13Z

Bill,
Thank you very much--both are useful sites, and I don't know how I missed the first.
Can you recommend any organizations/sites to gain an understanding of the area? Why did people move back and forth across MI and OH--I know they are close, but here people tend to stay in one state, usually for tax reasons. Just wondering.
Why did the Germans come here in the late 1800s. It was before car manufacturing, right?
Can you recommend a good site for MI death records? Is there an index besides Family Search?
I am very grateful for your help.
Karen

Re: Schroder or Whittenberg in Whiteford or Lambertville

luvzsun — 2013-02-28 15:05:19Z

Christian and Harriet were married in Whiteford on 27 Dec 1877. Their marriage record, online at https://familysearch.org, says Christian was 22, Harriet was 18 and they both were born in Toledo, OH. Note that the witnesses may have been Harriet's brothers.

The Wittenburgs are in Whiteford in the 1880 census, their ages matching the marriage record:
self, Chris, 25, OH Germany Germany, farm laborer
wife, Hattie, 21, OH Germany Germany, keeps house
son, Charles, 1, MI OH OH

Charles' 30 Dec 1878 birth is also online as are several of his siblings.

Check the obit index at Http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/egov/searchobituaries.aspx/ and be flexible with the spelling of surnames. The chart is also helpful by the inclusion of spouses' maiden names.

Bill

Schroder or Whittenberg in Whiteford or Lambertville

kbhoy1 — 2013-02-27 04:03:46Z

I am new to researching in this part of the country. I am searching for information on births, marriages and deaths for Hattie / Harriett Schroder or Schrader in Lambertville. Hattie was born ~ 1859 possibly in Ohio, married Christian John Henry Whittenberg/Wittenberg and their first child was born 1878 in Whiteford. I have no information on when they were married, who her parents were, or when she died. Can anyone provide any assistance, or direction? I haven't found any inforation that matches on Ancestry or Family Search. I don't know if there are other local sources I should check. All assistance is welcome
Karen

Re: evoe, schnepf, bieber,bordine or yensch family

whatever1234555 — 2013-02-17 22:06:20Z

I would love to know the name of your grandfathers first wife. Anyway you can research :)

Re: GODFRED

KeithYoung49 — 2013-02-08 13:57:14Z

Susie, I just came across your message from 2002, If this is still your contact, I might be of some help. My wifes gr-grandmother was Clara Godfred, a sister to your gr-grandmother. Would that be Stella Mae Godfred who married Henry D. Milham. I also have his sister{?}who married her brother....correct? You have probably found the same info I have on the Netcher/Godfred line but I am happy to share what I do have. Keith Young

GODFRED

2013-02-08 13:56:41Z

I was at Kings Cemetery in Monroe, and found George Godfred and his birth and death dates. There were no dates on his wife's gravestone. Her name is Jane Scott Godfred. George Godfred is my grandmother's brother. Would appreatiate it for any info. Thank You Susie

Re: Christiancy family of Monroe

Candace918 — 2013-02-06 13:38:21Z

Thanks very much. Colonel Christiancy's daughter Ida married Gen. George Pickett's son. A strange combination of the children of enemies at Gettysburg. They made an agreement to never, ever discuss the war in their home and they never did.

Re: Christiancy family of Monroe

alivasil — 2013-02-06 13:37:41Z

Yes, William P. Christiancy was the son of Isaac Peckham
Christiancy. I am the great granddaughter of Isaac. My
father William B. was Lillian Christiancy's son. Lillian
was the daughter of Isaac P. Christiancy and Lillian
Lugenbeel, his second marriage in Washington, D.C... My
father's Mother Lillian was the only child of this marriage, and my father was the only child of Lillian
Christiancy, dtr. of Isaac. Isaac was considerably older
than Lillian Lugenbeel...believe she was only 19 when she
met the elderly Isaac in D.C. He was critized greatly for
this relationship, in the press, which took a toll on his
character.

Re: Lasalle., Monroe MI

Skeetereater — 2013-02-06 13:36:29Z

I am descended from John & Sarah (Stall) Wilson of LaSalle, Monroe Co., Michigan. John died there in the 1830's. Any connection to them?

Objet : Re: Joseph Sedilot dit Montreuil

carl_montreuil — 2013-01-27 16:11:38Z

Hector son of Joseph son of joseph-Hyacinthe son of Pierre son of Louis-charles son Jean son of louis sedilot

1837 names in Exeter & London Michigan list

ashburton13 — 2013-01-19 14:53:27Z

old letter sent by Gilbert Palmer to Robert McLelland and Warner Wing, Esq, Detroit, Michigan

"To the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan Greeting

Whereas certain Highway taxes to a considerable amount had been assessed on nonresident land lying an being in the town of Exeter while it remained as a part of the township of London and are now almost or quite all collected and paid over to the Road Commissioners and Supervisors of the town of London aforesaid and have never as yet been applied to the repairing of the roads and bridges in the reverse road districts where said lands are situated although having been frequently demanded by our Supervisor and Commissioner of Highways. Therefore, we your petitioner citizens and inhabitants of the town of Exeter humbly represent to your honourable body the propriety of passing an act authorizing our Supervisor or Highway Commissioners to ask and, if necessary, to sue for and receive the same to the intent that they may be applied as is now directed by the state in such case made and provided.

Exeter, December 18th 1837

Gilbert Palmer
Henry Herkimer
Albert Robinson
Henry Palmer
Orre Coppernoll
P? Smith
Nelson Roelf
Thomas Burgess

Re: Throop Family Abt. 1900?

t58trowbridge — 2013-01-05 13:51:39Z

to: REFINCH1
I have a picture of your grandmother. If you would like to have it please contact me at t58trowbridge@gmail.com.

Terry Trowbridge (grandson of Oren Throop)

Re: Eberline / Eberlein Family

hssisson_1 — 2012-12-30 20:50:38Z

I am interested in what you know about the Eberline/Eberlein family. George and Kate Eberlein/Eberline are my family.

Re: Eberline / Eberlein Family

dbodrie1 — 2012-12-30 20:50:03Z

I have a Henry Eberline born in Monroe Co., MI abt 1860 who married a Caroline Bizzo (My great-grand aunt). Please e-mail me for additional info.

Don Bodrie

Re: Alice D. Horton -- Lambertville, MI

FoxxTrotter — 2012-12-21 06:55:17Z

I got her death certificate from Ohio over a year ago...thanks. All other details regarding family are private since many of them are still living.

Re: Alice D. Horton -- Lambertville, MI

luvzsun — 2012-12-21 06:36:06Z

If you know she died in Toledo (Lucas County) order her death cert which would show where she was buried. If it only says "out-of-state" or something similar, the funeral home could provide further information, assuming they are still in business.

You can order a cert by phone for $25. See http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/index.aspx?NID=779 for the details.

Bill

Re: Alice D. Horton -- Lambertville, MI

MarkM9 — 2012-12-20 22:39:47Z

sure, mm@wtmedia.com.

Re: Alice D. Horton -- Lambertville, MI

FoxxTrotter — 2012-12-20 22:27:07Z

Provide me with your e-mail address if you would, please. I would prefer not to mention living relatives on public forum unless they have made their own inquiries on here. Thanks.

Re: Alice D. Horton -- Lambertville, MI

thomasker2 — 2012-12-20 22:25:21Z

There are NO restriction for MICH death certs.

Order DIRECTLY from the county of death clerks office.

Re: Alice D. Horton -- Lambertville, MI

MarkM9 — 2012-12-20 22:09:23Z

Do you know any relatives of Alice? She was my fifth cousin once removed — just found her on a massive family research project I am working on. Would love to be in touch with relatives. I don't know that I can answer any questions about her as your post just gave me most of what I now know.

Re: who is Harriet Sanford married 1 Feb 1835 to Thompson Ashby in Monroe Co.

thomasker2 — 2012-12-09 13:36:30Z

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

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

mariage record -
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Thompson Ashby
Gender: Male
Birth Year: 1801
Spouse Name: Harriet Sanford
Spouse
Birth Place: MI
Marriage
Year: 1835
Marriage State: MI

Mich did not issue death certs. until 1867.

Thompson Ashby does not appear in the 1860 census.

WHO did these 3 daus. marry??????

who is Harriet Sanford married 1 Feb 1835 to Thompson Ashby in Monroe Co.

edmorrill786 — 2012-12-08 16:53:02Z

I think Harriet may be the mother of the Almira, Catherine T and Mary Ann Ashby shown as the first 3 children of Thompson Ashby in the 1850 Mackinac,Michican census even though his wife at that time is named Berintha.
There are Sanfords in Monroe in the 1830s.

Henry Delbert Hoffman, Monroe Co. MI

JN1941 — 2012-10-10 01:22:22Z

I am a resident of Wisconsin and I purchased a confirmation book written in German for Henry Delbert Hoffman, born 26 Apr 1852, confirmed 25 May 1866, and in the ministers hand is written the statement of confirmation on the inside front cover. Henry has also noted his name and the date April 5. Also inside is the handwritten words Mrs. L Hoffman, died Nov 12, '98 at the age of 84 years,10 mos, 11 days. On the back cover flyleaf are the handwritten words, March the 5, 1807, Monroe Co. Michigan. On the inside back cover is written Henry D. Hoffman Monroe Co. (twice) If this is your family contact me at jnichols120141@gmail.com. Thanks Judy Nichols

Re: Inventory of St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroe, MI??

mo_jenkins — 2012-10-06 23:32:07Z

I saw this old post of yours. Did you ever get a picture of the headstone of your ancestor David Larabell?
I live in Monroe and could try to get one for you. Let me know.

Re: Cemetery Lookup - Susan Helena (White) Huss

MoreyAtMilan — 2012-10-06 00:58:26Z

Lately when I read an obit and the cemetery is not listed I find that the person was cremated. So keep that in mind.

Ron
Moreyatmilan@comcast.net

Cemetery Lookup - Susan Helena (White) Huss

TheseFragileOldBones — 2012-10-05 14:00:19Z

Susan Helena (White) Huss was born in Monroe, MI on 28 October 1941.

She married Edward D. Huss on 15 February 1969.

She passed away on 6 September 1992. I have a copy of her obituary, but it doesn't indicate where she was buried.

Can anyone tell me which cemetery she was buried in?

Note: I have a query out to the Rupp Funeral Home, where the service for Susan was held, but they may or may not respond.

Re: Railroad Crossing Accident on 16 November 1934

TheseFragileOldBones — 2012-09-30 13:51:26Z

Thanks. I was aware of obtaining obituaries from this website, and have in fact used it recently, but hadn't thought to check and see if they had obituaries for Michael Lidster and his daughter. Find A Grave has memorials for Michael and Marjory Lidster, but not one for Faith. The one for Marjory indicates she was killed in a railroad crossing accident. I was going to order some more obituaries anyway, so I'll add their names to the list. Possibly they'll shed some light on who was killed in the accident.

Apparently the Deerfield Moon only published from 1924 to 1939. Guess I'll have to figure out how to get microfilm loaned to a local library here in Georgia.

Re: Railroad Crossing Accident on 16 November 1934

MoreyAtMilan — 2012-09-30 13:50:44Z

I searched the index to Obit collected by the Monroe County Historical Commissions Archives at URL:

http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/egov/searchobituaries.aspx

for Lidster and found that they have obits for:

Faith M. Lidster, age 18, died 16 Nov 1934 and
Michael Lidster, age 55, died 16 Nov 1934 from the
"Deerfield Moon" newspaper.

I would go to this website to learn how to order the obits and also see the other Lidsters listed. Order the obits if you don't have them. Now you can check on-line library catalogs to see who might have the "Deerfield Moon" newspaper for this time period. I would start at the Library of Michigan in Lansing to see if they have a copy. I would also check the Adrian library in Lenawee County and see if there might be a Deerfield library.

Good hunting,

Ron Morey
Moreyatmilan@comcast.net

Re: Railroad Crossing Accident on 16 November 1934

TheseFragileOldBones — 2012-09-30 01:28:52Z

Thanks much. I've concluded from the obituary listed on the Monroe County Online Services and the article that Cherie_in_OC pointed out to me that Majorie Lidster and Faith M. Lidster are one in the same person.