Monroe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Joseph Menard / Mannor / manor and Anthony Menard

R jahnke — 1 Nov 2004 2:24:12 GMT

Do know that Joseph Menard/Manor born 9-25-1853, Married Elizabeth Vincent had a daughter Ellen nellie manor. Looking for information on His (joseph) parents. antonie(Anthony)Menard/Manor and Adiline Deloeil. They were married 5-23-1848. Specific info need is who are Anthony's parents He was born in Monroe co. Thanks Robin

Henry MENARD/MANORE/MANOR (b. 1832)

harvestorm — 23 Nov 2008 8:57:22 GMT

I am seeking information on the parents of Henry MENARD/MANORE/MANOR (b. about 1832 in Michigan).

Henry married a Susan GRODI (b. 01 Jan 1836 in Canada) and among their children was a Cordelia "Delia" MANOR (b. 21 Mar 1864 in Erie, Monroe, Michigan) who married an Oliver Frank BURROW (b. Dec 1861 in Carlton, Michigan).

Other children include Mary, Peter, Madeline, James, Trephena, Henry, Caroline, and possibly a John.

I am wondering if anyone has any information that may serve to link this Henry MENARD/MANORE/MANOR to the family of one Jean-Marie (John Mary) MENARD.

I know that Jean-Marie MENARD is said to have had a son named Henry born abt. 1832 in Michigan, but, as I can find no further information on this Henry's family, I am unable to determine if this Henry is the same as my own.

Any information, confirmation or denials about the potential connection here would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Hope
Toledo, Ohio

Carl Emory Garrett / Irene Emley

nschacht52 — 9 Nov 2008 8:49:26 GMT

Hi, I am trying to locate an obituary for Carl Emory R. Garrett who died in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan on January 8, 1946. His wife was Irene Garrett. Can anyone help me with this.

Thanks in advance.

Constantinus Roelant, born 04 Jul 1819 in Denderhoutem, Belgium

GunterDePaepe — 2 Dec 2007 4:01:48 GMT

looking for infomation on Constantinus Roelant, born 04 Jul 1819 in Denderhoutem, Belgium. According to 1870 census data (Census Place: Berlin, Monroe, Michigan) was living with this brother Charles-Louis Roelant and sister-in-law Mary-Jane Vanwasshenova. Anyone have information on when and where he died?

information from 1863 - Melvina Vanorman

tracyjguthrie — 29 Aug 2008 1:17:57 GMT

Hi, I am looking for information about my Great-Great Grandmother Melvina Vanorman. She was born in 1863 in Milan, MI to Abraham Vanorman. I have no other information as to what month or day or who her Mother was.

Any information found will be very helpful. Thanks.

Ancestors of Hazel M Chinavare

vanwasshnova — 21 Jun 2008 11:32:39 GMT

Ancestors of Hazel M Chinavare

First Generation

1. Hazel M Chinavare, daughter of William Chinavare and Christine Mary Masserant, was born on Oct 30, 1901 in Newport, Monroe, Michigan, USA, died on Jan 02, 1976 in Henry Ford Hosp, Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, USA, and was buried on Jan 05, 1976 in Newport (St Charles Cemetery), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA

Hazel married Chauncey B Roberts on Jan 12, 1926 in Newport (St Charles Catholic Church), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA, son of John Roberts and Helen Melinda Van Wassehnova.

Second Generation (Parents)

2. William Chinavare, son of Francois Isaie John Chinavare Chinevert Senever Dit Lemarbre and Catherine Evon, was born on Jul 07, 1866 in Newport, Monroe, Michigan, USA, was baptized on Jul 22, 1866 in Newport (St Charles Catholic Church), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA, died on Jul 07, 1949 in Home Of Almond, So Rockwood, Monroe Co, Michigan, USA, and was buried on Jul 11, 1949 in Newport (St Charles Cemetery), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

William married Christine Mary Masserant on Oct 25, 1892 in Newport (St Charles Catholic Church), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

3. Christine Mary Masserant, daughter of Francois Frank Masserant Sr and Gertrude (Cryda) Eder, was born on Jul 15, 1872 in Newport, Monroe, Michigan, USA and died on Dec 01, 1941 in Berlin Twp (Home), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

Christine married William Chinavare on Oct 25, 1892 in Newport (St Charles Catholic Church), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

Third Generation (Grandparents)

4. Francois Isaie John Chinavare Chinevert Senever Dit Lemarbre, son of Pierre Chinevert Senever Dit Lemarbre and Rosalie Ladouceur, was born in Jul 1841 in Montréal, Montréal-Banlieue Co, Québec Prov, Canada, died on Nov 08, 1917, and was buried in Newport (St Charles Cemetery), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

Francois married Catherine Evon on Nov 10, 1863 in Newport, Monroe, Michigan, USA.

5. Catherine Evon, daughter of Charles Evon and Julia Boudrie Diver, was born in Nov 1842 in , , Michigan, USA, died on Sep 15, 1916, and was buried in Newport (St Charles Cemetery), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

Catherine married Francois Isaie John Chinavare Chinevert Senever Dit Lemarbre on Nov 10, 1863 in Newport, Monroe, Michigan, USA.

6. Francois Frank Masserant Sr, son of Jacob Jacques Masserant Sr and Catherine Scheffer, was born on Dec 10, 1836 in Hilbesheim, Lorraine, France, died on Mar 08, 1920, and was buried in Newport (St Charles Cemetery), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

Francois married Gertrude (Cryda) Eder in 1864.

Francois next married someone

7. Gertrude (Cryda) Eder was born in 1849 in , , New York, USA, died on Jan 18, 1919, and was buried in Newport (St Charles Cemetery), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA.

Gertrude married Francois Frank Masserant Sr in 1864.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandparents)

8. Pierre Chinevert Senever Dit Lemarbre, son of Pierre Chinevert Senever and Angelique Boudry, was born on Jan 12, 1822 in St Jacques, Montcalm, Quebec, Canada and died on Jul 03, 1886 in Newport, Monroe, Michigan, USA.

Pierre married Rosalie Ladouceur on Oct 13, 1840 in St Jacques, Montcalm, Quebec, Canada.

9. Rosalie Ladouceur, daughter of Simon Ladouceur and Marie Guilbault, was born about 1820 in ,Québec Prov, Canada and died on Jul 22, 1885 in Newport, Monroe, Michigan, USA.

Rosalie married Pierre Chinevert Senever Dit Lemarbre on Oct 13, 1840 in St Jacques, Montcalm, Quebec, Canada.

10. Charles Evon.

Charles married Julia Boudrie Diver.

11. Julia Boudrie Diver.

Julia married Charles Evon.

12. Jacob Jacques Masserant Sr, son of Nicolas Mazeram and Marguerithe Hoffmann, was born on Dec 13, 1806 in Hilbesheim, Lorraine, France, died on Oct 02, 1880, and was buried on Oct 04, 1880 in Newport, (Old St Chas Cem), Monroe Co, Michigan, USA. Another name for Jacob was Jacques Masserand.

Jacob married Catherine Scheffer before 1836.

Jacob next married Christine Krummenacker on Jan 12, 1846 in Hilbesheim, Lorraine, France, daughter of Michel Krummenacker and Maria Hesse.

13. Catherine Scheffer was born <1807> in Hilbesheim, Lorraine, France and died on Jun 01, 1844 in Hilbesheim, Lorraine, France.

Catherine married Jacob Jacques Masserant Sr before 1836.

Albrecht Zang

barlekis — 31 Jul 2002 4:41:05 GMT

Looking for Information on Albrecht Zang (1818-1870)
Albrecht Zang was born on April 15, 1818 in St. Leon, Baden Germany. He married Elizabeth HERMES (See HERMES LINE) on May 25, 1844. The story goes that Albrecht was involved in the 1848 student rebellion and, along with Carl Schurz, had to flee the country.
Albrecht Zang and his family immigrated to the United States about 1853. The World Family tree lists them as arriving from Havre, docking in New York on the Ship “John Speer” on April 18, 1853. Albrecht and his family settled in Monroe Michigan
I AM LOOKING FOR HIS PARENTS. I BELIVE THEM TO BE FRANZ JACOB ZANG AND EVA MARIA GOETZMANN. Going through the records, I believe that Albrecht came to America not only with his family but also with his dead brother’s (Franz Felix) wife Maria Barbara Schnorrberger Zang and her young daughter Apollonia Zang. Also listed in Monroe County are Joseph Hermes and Maria Eva Schnorrberger, father and mother of Albrecht’s wife Barbara.
I believe Albrecht Americanized his name to Albert. The family is listed in the 1860 census:
Albert Zang, age 41, watchmaker, listed as being born in Germany.
Elizabeth (Hermes) Zang, age 37, born in Germany.
Julius Zang, age 16, born in Germany.
David Zang, age 9, born in Germany.
Eliza Zang, age 7, born in Germany.
Rosa Zang, age 5, born in Michigan.
Charles Zang, age 3, born in Michigan.
Frederick Zang, age 4 months, born in Michigan.
The break in years between Eliza (born in Germany on August 1, 1952) and Rosa (born in Michigan on September 24, 1856) coincides exactly with Albrecht and Elizabeth Zang’s date of immigration in 1853.

Looking for any information on Drew / Jacobs Families

angelinapeterson1 — 19 Aug 2008 7:24:46 GMT

Lawrence and Olive Drew were my great grand parents. They lived in Milan Michigan and information that you could shed would be great.
My grand parents where Carl E. Jacobs and June Jacobs(Drew)of Milan Michigan
Any information that you can shed on these famalies would be great. Please email as I now live in the UK
angelina_peterson@hotmail.com

Rowe - Cousino > Dundee, Monroe Cty, MI

Sassfam1 — 13 Feb 2004 8:21:48 GMT

I am tracing the Rowe/Cousino side of my family. There are tons of connections, including to the Dusseaus. Here's something to start with, if anything looks familiar! Plenty more to exchange:

Minnie (she spelled it Mynee or Mynne) Cousino (October 1885 – May ~1970) and Albert J. Rowe (10 October 1887 – 24 September 1984).

They were married in 1911, and lived on Bragg Road next to the River Raisin for eons.

Any info helpful and appreciated.

Lisa
sassfam (a) aol.com

Victoria Dusseau

LTPPS — 24 Jan 2006 11:07:32 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Victoria Dusseau who lived in Monroe County in 1838. She married Louis LeRoux on 15 May 1838 in St. Mary's Church, Monroe. She was born on 5 Oct 1822 and died on 4 Nov 1905. She is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Monroe.

Parents of Mae Duseau Born 4 Nov 1886 Erie, Monroe County, MI

EBeaudry — 3 Dec 2004 6:47:22 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Mae Dusseau BORN 4 Nov 1886 Erie - DIED 30 Jun 1970 Dearborn Hgts . She was married to Daniel Benore BORN 15 Jun 1891Erie- DIED 15 Mar 1979 Dearborn Hghts (son of George W Benore & Anna Gaynier). Both are buried in St Joseph Cemetary, Erie, MI, along with my grandmother Evelyn Benore McGuire BORN 21 Mar 1925 Erie-Died 15 Aug 2000 Etowah North Carolina.

Daniel & Mae also had three other children, Lucille BORN 2 Sep 1917-DIED 24 Aug 1993, Edward BORN 19 Mar 1914-DIED 6 Jun 2000, and Lloyd BORN 22 Dec 1915-DIED 14 Dec 1986 (Lloyd is also buried St Joseph Cemetary, Erie, MI alongside his parents Mae & Daniel, and sister Evelyn.)

I'm not sure if my great grandmothers given name was Mae. I cannot locate her on any Census, except the 1930 Erie, Monroe County, MI living with Daniel and her children.

Any help would be greatly apprecited. I am at a standstill on her line, although I have numerous Dusseaus through my great grandfather Daniel Benore's line. I was told by my grandfather William McGuire, that my grandmother Evelyns relations also include the Lavoy's (during one of my many visits to St Joseph Cemetary.)

Thanks so much--
Ellen
me_8897@sbglobal.net or memjabeaudry@sbcglobal.net

Birth, Marriage & Death Dates

Sue Hertz — 23 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hi Mike,

I need a little help. I'm trying to find any dates for Gilbert Cousino and his spouse, Mary Knaggs. Gilbert was born in Bedford Township, Monroe Ccounty, the son of Louis Basile Cousineau III. Have no information on Mary. They had 9 children, Alexis, Jerome, Rose(b.4/14/1880; m.William Cousino; d.4/24/1948), Elizabeth, Thomas, Richard, Fladgett, Anna, & Adolph Gilbert (b.2/18/1878; m.Lydia Deszell 6/6/1903; d.12/31/1950)-(my grandfather). Cannot find any info for either Gilbert or Mary. Do not know names of Mary's parents or the order of births.
Also interested in any info on the children, but do not want to overburden you. Thanks for any help you might be able to do.
Sue

Monroe, MI A Popular Marriage Destination?

mbutland — 30 Jul 2008 1:47:57 GMT

I have encountered 3 marriages in my family history in Monroe, MI. None of the couples were from Monroe (Chicago & Cleveland).

Just wondering if Monroe was a popular marriage destination in the 1910's-1920's. (The Las Vegas of the Miwest?)

Or were there perhaps other reasons why a couple might travel to Monroe to get married (more liberal requirements for licenses?) - I ask because of the 3 marriages, 1 was between cousins (and the bride lied about her mother's maiden name) & for another the bride would have been underage in IL & OH.

Just curious.

Louis Lewen

Nancy Lewen — 16 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any information on Louis Lewen or his wife, Mary Zednick, who were married in Monroe County, Michigan in the late 1800's. They resided in Maybee, Michigan for some time, and had several children (one of whom was Stanley John Lewen). Would appreciate any information anyone can provide. Thanks.

Schafer & Carney -Ida Michigan

Larry Schafer — 26 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Schafers and Carneys lived in Ida, Mi. Any information would be appreciated.

Rescued Photos, LANG & TODD Surnames, Monroe Co. MI

KBarnes1958 — 15 Jul 2008 9:33:33 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them. I have one of a boy, identified as James Floyd Lang, and it state his birthday was Sept. 17, 1884. The photographer was in Monroe, MI.

Normally this is where I say, Contact me if you'd like to obtain this photo. (And you can). But I realized that I hold another photo, from an area close to where this young boy was raised. It's a photo card from a young suiter, named Nathan, and sent as a Christmas greeting to a young lady named Callie Todd, of New Boston, MI. (Wayne Co.)

In trying to determine if James was a Lang-there was a question on the hand writing, I did a search on another genealogy site. I located a WWI draft registration for a James Floyd LANG with the same birthday, living in Monroe.
Where I'm going with this is, his wife, is listed as Callie TODD LANG. Now I'd like to know if anyone out there knows of this couple and if they might know who her previous beau, Nathan was.

I'd like to get these photos into the hands of family. If you'd like to obtain it, please contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com for details.

Kathy

Researching

wayne tibbitts — 4 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My third great-grandfather, Benjamin Tibbitts (Tibbits) owned property on the south (west) bank of the River Raisin prior to 1800. I have an early plat map showing the names and locations of landowners of that era and the very early 1800's.

If anyone has information on the Benjamin Tibbitts, a sea captain, killed in 1804 at the wharf in Detroit, when he fell thru an open hatch of a ship, I'd appreciate hearing from you. I have a significant amount of data on his descendants, including his son (also Benjamin) who pioneered the area around Blissfield, MI.

Wayne L. Tibbitts, 11203 Caravel Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908

Oestringen Kinship book

Pat K. — 30 Nov 2006 5:42:12 GMT

My husbands GGgrandfather was Leopold Hoffman. He belongs to the large Hoffman bunch who settled in Monroe County. I too would be interested in such a book. It seems like half of the town must have picked up and left Germany.
B. Kohler

Silas Lewis, father Reuben Lewis

acpoole57 — 23 Jun 2008 2:54:05 GMT

Looking for info on Silas Lewis, father Reuben Lewis, Silas died 1853-1855.

Craig
Omaha, Ne

Looking for Chinavare, Roberts, Myre

kdelisle1 — 9 Oct 2002 9:40:01 GMT

I am looking for info on John Chinavare, married to Catherine Evoneau (Evan). They came from Montreal, Canada, in about 1843, and settled in Newport, Michigan.
Also on Jeremiah Roberts and Mary Josetta Lauzon (Lozon). I think they are from the same area. One of their daughters, Agatha, married Samuel Chinavare, son of John and Catherine. The only information on this couple I have is that she was born March 9, 1837.
How about Eugene Hyacinth Myre? His son (a junior) was my grandfather.

St. Antoine's Cemetery Desecration!

Bobbie Kohler — 25 Jan 2006 12:57:20 GMT

Anyone having ancestors buried in St. Antoine's catholic cemetery, Monroe, MI should know that the graveyard is being built over by a subdivision. Over 570 French Canadians who first settled "Frenchtown" are having their final resting place disturbed. Human remains have been exposed and were lying on top of the ground. Nothing can be done unless this developer voluntarily seeks an archeological search. At this point he doesn't seem to willing to halt the further desecration of the graveyard. For more detail contact me.

Monroe Co, Michigan query

Kenneth Byrd — 3 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

KEYES (KEYS) - trying to find out more information re my great-great-grandfather, George A.(?) KEYES (KEYS) who is listed in the 1870 census for Petersburg, Summerfield township, Monroe County, Michigan. Any/all information from land deed, probate, tax lists, etc. would be very welcome. According to the Tekonsha, Calhoun County, Mich. obituaries for his daughter, Georgia May KEYES DEMAREST, her father owned a large farm in Petersburg before his health failed, he then traded it for a merchandise store in Girard, Branch County, Mich. ~1874 or so. Supposedly they lived somewhere in Canada before coming to Petersburg, Monroe Co. between 1860 - 1870. Any and all information VERY greatly appreciated by this Native Arizonan!!! Thanks - Kenneth Byrd, Indianapolis.

Breitner/Heintzman

S_Kolnitys — 22 Sep 2001 9:09:14 GMT

I am researching Peter Breitner b 1827 in Baden, Germany. Settled in Petersburg area of Monroe County. Looking to share information with fellow researchers. Marrried Ameila Heintzman. Looking for her information also. Contact Sue staeg5@hotmail.com

Bunce Family of Milan and London

65393 — 16 May 2008 4:21:30 GMT

I am looking for information about this family and am wondering if anyone knows where they might be buried.

Spaulding Cemetery

65393 — 16 May 2008 4:33:16 GMT

Is there anyone able to go to this cemetery and find the Bunce markers there? I am hoping that more information is there besides their names LOL.

Alfred and Earl Larabell from michigan

Marie Ann Jones was Larabell — 23 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Please I would like information on my fathers side of the family. My fathers name was Earl,his fathers name was alfred, my uncles name was alfred. who lived in rockwood and also dundee. Please let me hear from someone who knew any of them. THANK YOU

evoe, schnepf, bieber,bordine or yensch family

burgess4435 — 26 Mar 2002 10:37:56 GMT

searching for any information on the above surnames from the monroe area. known names are james evoe, john evoe and burtha evoe. rose schnepf, george bieber,susan bordine (bourbin) or august,reta or joseph yensch. any information on these people or family lines of inteest. thanks for any assistance.

James Thornton, b 1816; William C., b 1818 Monroe County

DianaThornton52 — 6 May 2008 2:35:27 GMT

I am looking for information about James and William C. Thornton and families who were in Monroe County Michigan. They both were from Canada and I believe they may have been from Pickering Ontario. Jame's wife was Mary and William C. married Adelia McManus in 1845, then Hannah after Adelia passed away. Children listed Delia, Bruce (who may have died young), Clarence, Clinton James, Clifford. Hannah was a widow in 1900. James passed before 1860. Would like information on deaths and burials and any hint as to their origins. I believe them to be the sons of Joseph Thornton of Brougham Pickering Ontario and that they had to leave after participation in the Rebellion of 1837.

George Kimbal of Herman, NE

PennyMayfield75 — 22 Jan 2006 6:32:54 GMT

I am looking for info. on George B. Kimball. B:April 30, 1837, Monroe Co., Michigan. Mothers name is Hannah M. from Ohio. Fathers name is unknown at this time. He lived in Michigan until spring of 1853 where he moved to Illinois, then 3 yrs later to Herman, Nebraska. possible siblings are: James, Arminda (could be sister-in-law) Isaac, and T.D. all are older than George, all born in Michigan. He married a woman from New York named Cordelia (possible middle name, first name maybe Cloey). If you have any info on George please email me. I can give you info. on Georges family upto 4 generations back. George was my gggrandfather.

Armbruster, Steiner, Ruttman, Parmenter

tkgibbs2 — 1 Apr 2003 6:53:47 GMT

Hecker family - Monroe County, MI - 1875+

maize49 — 27 Mar 2008 3:08:54 GMT

Looking for information on Heckers living in Monroe County, Michigan during the 1880 Census. Specifically, Nicholas Hecker (b. approx 1846) his wife Susan (b. 1848 in Germany) and their daughter Elizabeth (b. 1873), or any relatives of same.

ST. ANTOINE'S CEMETERY GREAT NEWS!

K. Wagner — 28 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

GREAT NEWS! THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG UNCOVERED 6 GRAVE SITES, AND 2 MORE THAT ARE REAL POSSIBILITIES, BECAUSE THEY HAVE WOOD ON TOP OF THEM! THE DIG CONTINUES TODAY, AND WE REALLY NEED TO ENCOURAGE THE OFFICIALS TO SAVE THIS CEMETERY AS IT IS, NOT MOVE ANY OF THESE PEOPLE. KEEP YOUR LETTERS COMING TO THE PEOPLE LISTED ON THE "WHOM DO I WRITE?" QUERY ON THIS PAGE. PLEASE CONTINUE WITH YOUR PRAYERS. WE HAVE PROVED THEY ARE THERE, NOW LET'S SAVE THEM.

POW/MIA Korean War Monroe Co. McKENZIE

powmiadna — 30 Mar 2008 3:30:56 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave MOnroe County, Michigan as his home of record.

Soldier: MARION DEWEY McKENZIE
Born: Feb 13, 1931 Caucasian
Date of loss: November 30, 1950

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 128 families in Michigan that have not been located. There is one family from Monroe County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

ISO Hunt family

cdm1944 — 29 Mar 2008 1:17:27 GMT

I am of African-American heritage and ISO Hunt family that may have migrated from Florida to Michigan. Here's part of my story; my father's name was Freeman Hunt and his last known address was somewhere in Vero Beach, FL, (I do not have a street address). He was admitted to the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, FL on January 20, 1956 and he died in the hospital on July 24, 1956. His brother Fred was with him when he was admitted but he had limited information to put on the hospital record card. The records state that he was buried at the hospital cemetery, but I cannot find any record of him in any of the cemeteries. His siblings were William, Cora, Fred, James, Matthew and Josephine. Is there anyone out there that may have some information on him. Please e-mail me at dcmonroe@verizon.net.

Searching for info on Carl & Elisabeth Zarend, buried in Holy Ghost cemetary in Monroe

JeffreyZarend — 28 Sep 2007 12:01:29 GMT

I am searching for information on Carl Zarend and his wife Elisabeth Zarend.

Both are buried in Holy Ghost cemetary in Monroe, Michigan.

Carl Zarend
Birth: Aug. 1, 1838
Death: Nov. 24, 1933

Elisabeth Zarend
Birth: Nov. 21, 1835
Death: Apr. 20, 1900

Thanks
Jeff Zarend
jzarend@yahoo.com

Henry, Hortense, Paul WILHELM in Temperance MI?

kthompsn — 18 Mar 2008 1:44:50 GMT

Trying to find a g-granduncle Henry W(alter?) WILHELM (or WILLIAMS), & family. He was born in Toledo 1855 or 1856, graduated Toledo HS and Cornell U., worked as a surveyor (was Lucas County surveyor for a few years) and ran a hotel / rooming house at 716 Jefferson in Toledo. About 1877 he married Hortense ? (born Michigan), they had son Paul S. 1877 or 1878, either in Ohio or Michigan. Henry died in Toledo in 1928, left most of his estate to the Toledo Museum of Art. Hortense apparently pre-deceased him; in 1920 census, Henry is living alone at the Jefferson St address. In 1899 Toledo business directory, Hortense is listed as president United Storage Truck & Transfer CO; Henry is secy/treasurer. Also, according to the Cornell alumni office, Henry had an office address of R.D.2, Temperance MI. According to Henry's death certificate, he was sent to Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, but they have no record of him.
SO -- does anyone have any knowledge of a WILHELM or WILLIAMS family, (Henry, Hortense, Paul) buried somewhere in the Temperance area, most likely NOT in a Catholic cemetery?

Ken Thompson
Moline Acres (north StLouis County) MO

Shirley Ann Moorehead Folkema --Obituary

marysday — 6 Mar 2008 6:47:19 GMT

Shirley Folkema

Shirley Ann Moorehead Folkema died peacefully in her home on Feb. 25, 2008, in Lincoln City.

Shirley was born Sept. 1, 1935 to James and Alberta Moorehead in Monroe, Mich. When Shirley was 18 years old she lost her father to a railroad accident. Shirley and her mom were surrounded by a large extended family who filled her life with love and compassion in Erie, Mich.

In the spring of 1960, Shirley married Henry R. Folkema and raised her family in Erie, Mich.

Shirley moved to the north Oregon Coast in 1993, where her oldest son owned and operated a marina.

She had a great love for animals, especially cats and dogs. She spent a great deal of her adult life raising and showing beagles and German Shepherds in the greater Toledo, Ohio area.

She always had a pet or two at any given time in her childhood, including a cat named Pumpkin who was with her at her time of passing.

Shirley would tell you her best work and blessings were her children. She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey Folkema (Valerie) of Bay City, Ore. and Gregory Folkema (Lisa) of Erie, Mich.; daughter, Pamela Thornton of Traverse City, Mich.; four grandchildren, Casey and Cody Folkema of Bay City, Ore. and Wade and Amber Folkema of Erie, Mich.

Her husband, Henry, died earlier in 2006.

Shirley was loved and will be missed by many friends and family from the Oregon Coast to her hometown of Erie, Mich.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

Pacific View Memorial Chapel is serving the family.

The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR March 5, 2008

BODELL,MCLAUGHLIN,NESSEL,HESS,WEBB,OERTHER,JONES,SWOP,STEINER,SPEARS

Keli Spears Copeland — 7 Nov 2005 6:54:21 GMT

Researching the Monroe County MI families Thomas BODELL b. abt 1822 Ireland and Emily M MCLAUGHLIN b. abt 1831 Ireland.
Thomas and Emily were married 4 Jan 1849 in Ash by Elijah Crane Min. Their children (born in Ash,Monroe,Sandy Creek, River Raisin TWP and Frenchtown) include:

Emily Ann m. Henry HESS 1877

Rhoda m. Calvin WEBB 1880

Elizabeth m. Franklin C SPEARS 1887 (my gggrandparents)

Lillie m. Charles Oerther 1893

Charles O m. Libby JONES 1894

George B m. Louisa SWOP 1895

I would enjoy sharing/exchanging additional information with any interested. Thank you, Keli Spears Copeland alankeli@worldnet.att.net

Graham and Arthur families

Paul Tripp — 23 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Arthur Graham(b @1808) is the father of William Henry Graham (b 1832, Picton, Pr. Edward, Ontario).
William H(enry) Graham was in the 1851 census of Hallowell, as a single male. There was no Arthur there with him, in any of
Hallowell.
From "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte", 1904, pp 98-103 there is a large listing of family members of the Arthur family. In
this account, Matthew Arthur's daughter, Mary, married William Graham, and had six children, Arthur;, James, William, Dr.
Henry, Matthew and Sarah A.
The above Arthur, son of Mary Arthur and William Graham, is likely MY Arthur, the father of William Henry Graham.
My William Henry Graham was a physician, b 1832 in Picton, died 1907 in Detroit. Married three times, with 5 sons from the three marriages. He could be related to a long time ressident of Monroe, a Dr. Henry Graham, who died 1855 in a horse accident in Toledo. I believe Dr. Henry Graham to be an uncle to My William Henry Graham.
My William Henry Graham apparently married in Monroe, about 1855
One son, Wilbert Washington Graham, married in Monroe,Monroe, Mi, in 1856. He is listed in a Monroe counties marriage index.
I am looking for the wife of william Henry Graham.
I am seeking birth and death dates and places for the families listed in the Bay of Quinte book, referenced above.
Contact me by Email, or visit my website. Thank you.
William Henry Graham was likely with his wife, name unknown, in Sidney, Hastings, Ontario
when his son was born there, 1856.

Hall of the Divine Child in census records?

Prairillon — 19 Oct 2007 4:27:03 GMT

Does anyone know the address(es) where the Hall of the Divine Child was located? I understand it began operation in Monroe as a military boarding school in 1918, but am not finding it in the 1920 census.

John Adams / Asa Adams and the Roots

myadamsline — 13 Feb 2008 1:53:02 GMT

I am looking for information on an early resident of Monroe County named John ADAMS. I believe he was the father of my GGG grandfather, Asa ADAMS. John appears in the Monroe County voter lists and census from 1820-1825. John is not in the 1830 census so must have died between 1825-1830.

Asa was born in New York about 1806, so John was probably born around 1780 in NY.

I do not know if John was related to the brothers Ephraim and James Q. ADAMS, who were prominent Monroe County residents.

Asa married Delia Harriet ROOT. In the 1820 census, there was a William ROOT. In 1830, there was an Amos ROOT living near Asa. Perhaps William was her father and Amos was her brother?

Asa and Harriet moved to Indiana in the 1830s.

I would appreciate any and all information on these Adamses and Roots!

--Karen Adams

Giles Brockman newspaper help 1983

coleenhandlonshaull — 30 Jan 2008 4:37:43 GMT

I am trying to get the obituary for Giles Brockman born 1910 and died 29 April 1983 in Dundee MI. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

Giles Brockman was the son of Jessie Brockman nee Giles from Blissfield, MI and part of my family tree.

Charles Elliott Lake & Julia Ann Born

stvbrbchristensen — 8 Feb 2008 7:42:52 GMT

I would like to find information on both of their families --Julia Ann born was born abt 17 April 1960 in Monroe Michigan --Married Charles Elliott Lake on 25 Sep 1879 in Monroe, Michigan

Would like to know about their parents and siblings

Barbara Christensen
email: stvbrbchristensen@peoplepc.com

Rev. John Wesley

joycejessica — 3 Aug 2001 12:37:15 GMT

Amie Seamans was married by Rev. John Wesley to William Stacy at the bride's home in Summerfield, Monroe Co., MI in 1862. There is no record of this marriage in the Monroe Co marriage records. Was the Rev. John Wesley from a difference county, or is there some reason the marriage wouldn't be in the county records? Does anyone know of this minister, what denomination he was from, etc.

Old Petersburg cemetery

mrlyman — 21 Jan 2008 3:22:25 GMT

I have a obituary of a relative (Daniel Jacob Byhers) who lived in Whiteford and Summerfield townships but died in Petersburg.

I looking for the cemetery records of the Old Petersburg cemetery and church records of the Church of Christ. I could find neither locally in the on-line yellow pages. If anyone has an address or point of contact for either of these two, I would appreciate it.

Thanks
MRLyman

Henry Otto Heinsman Senior

joyce — 15 Dec 2001 12:50:15 GMT

Am looking for information on Henry Otto Heinsman Senior, He was born in Wayne County, He was married to Caroline Ann and had one son, Henry Otto HEinsman JR,
Senior Died in 1969 june,,,,, any list of living relatives much needed...

Monroe Co Feb 1816

rcol2000 — 27 Mar 2002 3:18:12 GMT

Does someone have an early history on Monroe Co.? Our family shows Luther Harvey (b. Sep 1783), son of Kimber Harvey died in Monroe County on 8 Feb 1816. Luther was from NH. All his family were in NH when he died. His widow, Lois Wiswall(Wiswell) remarried later and removed to Ontario Canada. Was there something going on in 1816 that would have brought a fellow out from NH to MI? Were there some land battles going on that may have caused the Federal Govt. to send troops into the area? I really would like to find out why Luther Harvey was in MI in 1816. When did he come? Thanks for any help you can provide. Roz rcol2000@aol.com

LaFeve So. Rockwood

ccrocker7386 — 29 Jun 2002 1:49:07 GMT

My Grandfather was John Peter LaFeve. He had a farm in So. Rockwood, Monroe County. As did his parents.
I would like information on the parents, also did the LaFeves come into this country thru New York or Canada.
John married Elizabeth Beaubien, they had six daughters.
John had eleven sisters, I can remember some of the names, also four or five brothers. Any and all information would be appreciated.
I hope to hear from my LaFeve relatives.
Thank You,
Christine LaFeve Crocker

John Caswell

Adina_Dyer — 30 Aug 2003 10:44:39 GMT

Looking for information on John and Elizabeth Caswell who were in Milan township, Monroe County. I have recently found a Civil War "Father's" Pension filed by my ancestor ISAAC FISHER from Tippecanoe County, Indiana. In it, an affidavit was given by John and Betsey Caswell of Milan, Monroe County, Michigan, stating that they had known Isaac Fisher for 50 years and gave proof of his first marriage to MARTHA GEE in Reading, Steuben County, New York.

Am trying to discover the relationship between Isaac Fisher and John and Elizabeth Caswell.

Any help appreciated.

RAUCH -- WENRICK -- SCHULTZ in MONROE CO. MI

debbieday140 — 2 Oct 2006 12:17:31 GMT

Am looking for relatives of Alta Rauch who married John H. Wenrick. Their children were John W. Wenrick and Alice Wenrick (who married Walter E. Schultz). They lived in the Monroe Co. MI and Toledo, OH. area.

Monroe Co. lines researching Curtis, LaFountain, Younglove, Dunham, Darling, Rose

Karen A. Hill — 25 Jan 2006 4:26:17 GMT

Monroe County, Michigan

Bancroft: Benjamin & wife Elizabeth

cancamp — 29 Dec 2007 9:55:56 GMT

Benjamin Bancroft, b: ca. Jan. 1832 & wife Elizabeth, b: Sept. 1831, both born NY State, lived in 1880 & 1900 in Berlin Twp., Monroe Co., Mich. per federal census records. Benjamin may have d: 13 Jan. 1907 in Berlin Twp. They had a son Charles, perhaps Charles S., b: ca. 1860's who mar: Marietta/Mary Green.
Would like to know where they are buried and what is inscribed on their tombstones. Also, need death date for Elizabeth.

Baker and Losee Families in Ash Township, Monroe County, Michigan

AngelaPeters2007 — 29 Dec 2007 12:14:00 GMT

I am trying to find the connection between my gr-gr grandfather, Tinbrook Chamberlain Baker, and the Losee family of Monroe County, Michigan. Both Tinbrook Baker’s parents and the Losee family were originally from New York. Per the 1850 census, at the age of 16, Tinbrook was living with William and Eliza Losee (both born in New York) and their children Dorlisk?, Daniel and Charles. Also listed at this residence is a female with the last name of Baker (first name is illegible) age 3, and a Mary Ann Baker, age 19, born in New York. I do not know how Mary Ann Baker is related to Tinbrook. She could be his sister. I also found that Daniel Losee, one of the children listed above, ended up marrying a Lucinda Baker, but I cannot find a connection between her and my grandfather, Tinbrook. Any help will be appreciated.

Obit Lookup

BarbaraHug10 — 21 Dec 2007 4:10:45 GMT

Would someone be willing to look up two obituaries for me.

Albert Anderson, d. 17 Oct 1969 in Temperence, Monroe Co., MI and is buried in Erie Union Cemetery.

His wife, Hazel Anderson d. 25 May 1890 in Temperence and is also buried in Erie Union Cemetery.

I would greatly appreciate some assistance.

Ella Mae VanAcker - Obit

Obitslenaweecounty — 18 Dec 2007 1:40:14 GMT

Adrian Daily Telegram, Sunday, December 16, 2007, pg A2
Ella Mae VanAcker Obit
BROOKLYN — Ella Mae VanAcker, age 81, resident of Brooklyn for the past six months, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday in her home. She had been in poor health for the past three weeks.
Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday in the Rupp Funeral Home, Monroe. She will be taken to St. Michael Church on Tuesday to lie instate at 9 a.m. with services at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Monroe.
She was born July 29, 1926, in LaSalle. She married Henry E. VanAcker. He died Aug. 4, 1994.
A homemaker, she was a member of St. Michael Church and its altar society, and St. Mary on the Lake Catholic Church, Manitou Beach.
Surviving are two sons, David (Polly) VanAcker of Monroe and Michael (Mary) VanAcker of Palatine Ill.; two daughters, Linda (Henry) Loveland of Addison and Barbara (Gary) Scott of Muskegon; two brothers; a sister; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Henry, she is preceded in death by an infant daughter, four brothers, and five sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Church.
I do not research this family.

HOFFMAN, HOENES

Joyce K. Nickless — 10 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about my grandmother EMMA EMILIA MARGARET HOFFMAN who was born Jan 30, 1856 in STRASBURG, MONROE CO., MI and died Sept 13, 1938 possibly in ADRIAN or STRASBURG, MI. Also looking for information about or relatives of her brothers and sisters: (1)MARIA ANTOINETTE HOFFMAN HOENES born Dec 25, 1839 in IDA, MI, died July 7, 1915 in ADRIAN, MI. (2)KATHERINE HOFFMAN born June 16, 1838. (3)ELIZABETH HOFFMAN born Nov 4, 1841. (4)FRANZ PAUL ADAM HOFFMAN born Sept 29, 1847 in IDA, MI died Feb 7, 1932 in SPRINGFIELD, SANGAMON CO, IL. (5)HENRY TARHENBERT HOFFMAN born April 26, 1852 in MONROE CO., MI died July 9, 1928 in DECATUR, IL. (6)GEORGE WILLIAM HOFFMAN born Feb 20, 1854 in IDA, MI died Sept 13, 1938 - (George owned and operated Hoffman's Hardware Store in MONROE CO.) (7)ANNETTA LOUSIA (LUCY) HOFFMAN HOENES born Sept 03, 1858. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.

SQUIRES, JENNE, DAVIS, TAGGETT

researcher808 — 15 May 2005 5:13:12 GMT

Does anyone know if there is a family connection between Elizabeth SQUIRES married to Samuel JENNE and James SQUIRES married to Mary STEWART. They live next door to each other in the 1850 census. I assume James SQUIRES and Elizabeth SQUIRES are brother and sister. Also, there is a Noble S SQUIRES in Milan. Does anyone know if he is their brother. There supposedly were 4 siblings.
Do anyone know the name of the 4th sibling. Also, Asa Squires DAVIS from Milan is their 1/2 brother and Hannah Crocker DAVIS married to Abram Castle TAGGETT from Highland MI is their half -sister. Any info that you have would be greatly appreciated. Looking for their father, Mr Squires 1st name and their mother, Joanna DAVIS, maiden name. Thank you.

William and Mary Ann (Laird) Bancroft

wkban — 8 Oct 2007 5:11:51 GMT

I am searching for any information William and Mary Ann Laird Bancroft. I am particularly interested in where the are buried. Any other information would be helpful

William Bancroft, b. 29 Jul 1802, East Windsor, Harford, Connecticut, d. 2 Apr 1861, Tecumsah, Lenawee, Co., Michigan. He may have died in Whiteford, Monroe Co., MI

Mary Ann (Laird) Bancroft, b. 2 Apr 1811 in Scotland or Canada, d. 23 May 1885, Tecumsah, Lenawee, Co., Michigan. She may have have died in Whiteford, Monroe Co., Mi.

joseph beaubien

ccrocker7386 — 29 Jun 2002 1:49:07 GMT

Mike,
I appreciate the message, but the dates and ages of Joseph and MaryAnn you sent, don't coincide.
Their children are...Elizabeth.born.1852...Mary.born.1855...William.born.July 28,1860 (my grgrandfather)...Henry J..born.1863...Esther Rose.born.Jan. 10, 1867...Anna.born.Nov. 19,1869...Mammie.born.May 24, 1878...Marie.born.1879.
Thank you for giving it a good try!
Joseph and Mary Ann are buried at Mt. Cavalry(St. Marys)? Rockwood or So. Rockwood Monroe County
Chris

August & Fredricka Miller

lkgallagher — 11 Nov 2007 10:07:03 GMT

My grandmother was Hattie Miller - the daughter of August & Fredricika. She married Warren H Burgess and died in childbirth in 1921. No one has any information on my Hattie and would love to see in anyone out there knows of the Millers in Michigan. August and Fredricka are burried in a cemetery behind a small Methodist Church in Monroe, Michigan.

Hattie had a son before marriage to my grandfather, and I believe that his name was Harold. Would also love to have some connection with his family. I was adopted my my great uncle - Warren's brother, but raised as any only child and know nothing about the Miller side.

They did live for awhile in DuPage County, Illinois and after Hattie died Harold was living with his grandparents and may have had an uncle named Albert O Miller who died in Illinois.

thank you

Elward and Sullivan

isbell — 20 Sep 2007 11:05:52 GMT

Searching for descendants of Thomas S. Elward born in Chicago IL and died 17 Mar 2006 in Monroe Co MI.
Is Nora Sullivan Elward (d.Dec 1980) his mother?
Am doing research for the descendants of Josephine Sullivan Brown believed to be the sister of Nora's father Terence Sullivan who died in Chicago in 1936.
Any information about the relationship of Terence and Josephine, their immigration story and who their parents might be would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for sharing any connections that can be made.
Sincerely
Donna Work and Herbert Brown
PS have census records for Nora Sullivan in Chicago 1900 to 1930 pertaining to her father Terence Sullivan and her mother Mary Lyons Sullivan

Harrison Mathews (apr 1888)

kknapp0407 — 9 Oct 2007 12:16:22 GMT

Looking for any information on Harrison Mathews, born Apr 1888, father Charles Mathews. Mother unknown. Step mother Nettie Mathews. Please contact me with any information you may have on him.
Thanks.

Fred Mathews

kknapp0407 — 9 Oct 2007 12:18:17 GMT

Looking for information on Fred Mathews June 1886. Father Charles Mathews, mother unknown, step mother Nettie Mathews, brother Harrison Mathews. Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Karol

Rice Cemetery, Milan

KimDePew — 13 Mar 2006 6:15:18 GMT

Could someone please tell me how I might find Rice Cemetery if I was heading north on 23? I am looking for the gravesite of Joseph and Emily Olds.
Thanks so much!
Kim

Schultz, Brockman, Rankin in Monroe Co., MI

Barbara Myers — 15 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on my ggrandparents-William Frederick SCHULTZ b. 18 Apr 1871 married 2 Feb 1898 to Zelma RANKIN b. 1874. Both were born in Dundee, Monroe, MI. Also I am looking for information on my gggrandparents Frederick Wilhelm SHULTZ (spelling was changed sometime in America) b 2 Sep 1842 married 1 Jan 1868 to Christina BROCKMAN b 11 Feb 1847. Both were born in Prussia.

LEWIS

Carol Slotnick — 17 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Elizabeth Lewis b. 1839 who married Lewis Benton 5 May 1858 in Whiteford Twp, Monroe County, MI. Lewis Benton died 7 Feb 1865 and Elizabeth married Archie Vanhoulten 15 May 1866 in Bedford Twp. Elizabeth's parents were William Lewis and Sarah Unknown. There was one child born to Lewis and Elisabeth, Ella Benton b. 1859. Thank you.

Online Obits for Monroe Michigan

zjamie — 27 Jun 2005 5:46:19 GMT

I am trying to find obits from the 1970's and 1980's. Are there any online versions? Thank you. Michigan is new for my research.

TAYNOR / MONROE / POUPARD / MOSSBURG, etc.

Lucy Mossburg Bellville — 25 Jan 2006 4:16:05 GMT

Looking for information on death records of Lydia (Mary) MONROE TAYNOR. She died in Monroe in 1884. She was the wife of Isaac Newton Dayton Taynor, mother of Isaac Lewis Taynor. We have her obit from the Custer Museum records but nothing else. We believe she may have also been born in Monroe. She is believed to have been full blood Indian from unknown tribe.

Also looking for any TAYNOR connection to the area, along with info on Charles and Gilbert Poupard, father and son in late 1800s. Charles' wife was Monica Coulay, daughter of Oliver Abner COULAY and Archange YAX, daughter of John Baptist Yax.

Simpson and Dinah Pierce of Monroe

anjogen — 25 Sep 2007 10:30:43 GMT

I am searching for anyone connected to the family of Simpson and Dinah Pierce. Simpson died in 1955 in Monroe and Dinah died in 1972 in Monroe. They both came from Tn.
Dinah's maiden name was Smith from Union Co Tn.
I believe her sister Sarah Smith Young lived with them for a while in Monroe. It is said that Sarah died in Monroe. If anyone is connected to this line please contact me
Thank you

Obit look up Please

anjogen — 25 Sep 2007 10:35:19 GMT

Can anyone find the Obit of Dinah S. Pierce b. July 241890 Union Co Tn and died on Dec 7, 1955 Monroe Michigan.
I have exhausted my sources for an obit. The death information is correct.
Thanks you in advance, this would be appreciated so much

OBIT lookups

Karin King — 12 Nov 2004 2:43:06 GMT

Would anyone be able to do an obit lookup?

I'm looking for Arthur F. Roop died Dec 8, 1963

and his wife, Rachel E. (Shaw) Roop, died Dec 17, 1943?

I'd love a copy. THank you.
Karin King

index to Wills in Monroe County look-up, please

Gensleuth55 — 6 Sep 2007 10:01:20 GMT

I would appreciate a look-up for the names Leonardson and Lenardson. I am trying to locate the wills of assorted family members who lived on the border of Mi. and Oh. and several are not to be found in Lucas County.

Thanks so much,
Mimi

Parents of James Duval, b. about 1836 in MI and living in Monroe.

ltpps_1 — 5 Sep 2007 12:13:02 GMT

I am looking for the parents of James Duval. Here is what I know.

1850, James, age 14 was living with Hilliard Duval, age 26. Hilliard and his family were living with his parents Stephen and Margaret Duval in Monroe Twp.

1860, James, age 25, m. to Catherine, age 22, living in Monroe Twp.

1870, James age 34, m. to Catherine, age 32, living in Monroe.

1880, James, age 44, m. to Kate, age 42, living in Monroe.

Monroe Obit. Index has an obit for Mrs. Catherine Duvall, age 62, wife of James and daughter of Louis Suzore, died 21 May 1900.

1900, James, age 65, widower, living in Monroe

On 23 Jul. 1900, James Duval, age 64 married Hannah Hathaway
at St. Mary's in Monroe. His parents were given as Stephen Duval and Agnes Gaynier. (A Stephen Duval actually married Margaret Gagnier in 1833. Denissen gives their 1st child as Stephen, who was born in 1836 and who married Catherine Suzor, daughter of Louis Suzor. Are Stephen and James the same person?)

1910, James,age 75, m2, Hanna, age 73, living in Monroe.

Monroe Obit. Index has an obit for James Duvall, age 83, husband of CAtherine Suzore. He died 25 March 1916.

PARKS

Carol Slotnick — 2 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hoping to connect with anyone researching the following PARKS.
Joseph PARKS b. 1810 England; m. 1832 Nancy COON b. 1806, Wayne Co., NY. Lived in Bedford, Monroe County since 1830's.
Children:
Henry Grage b. 1833
William b. ca 1833
Nancy b. 1835 m. Jerome DARE 1857
Tamer Ann b. 1838 d. 1841
Catherine Jane b. 1841 m. Elon HUNGERFORD 1859 Monroe Co.
Alzada Amanda b. 1844 d. 1867
Alice Cordelia b. 1847 m. Nathaniel BENTON 1867 Monroe Co.
Adaline Melissa b. 1850 m. Jacob FISHBURN 1873 Monroe Co.
Emmiline Mahala b. 1850 m. Eugene BENTON 1872 Monroe Co.

Info on 1850 census has Charles M Humphrey, Monroe Ward 3, Monroe, MI, b. abt 1802 in MA

daverichardson1 — 27 Aug 2007 5:52:44 GMT

1850 census has Charles M Humphrey, Monroe Ward 3, Monroe, MI, born abt 1802 in Massachusetts. Any information on him would be appreciated, parents, siblings, children. Thanks dave.richardson@mindspring.com

Beaudry

beaudry — 3 Jul 2001 2:05:53 GMT

I have just recently found out that My gggrandparents were Pierre Beaudry, b. 11/18/1812, St. Paul, Joliette Co., Quebec and Marie Zoe Senever, b. 1/28/1820, St. Jacques, Montcalm Co., Quebec. Their son Urgile Beaudry, b. 1/11/1840, m. Salome Walette 4/16/1859, St. Charles Church, Newport, Monroe Co., Michigan were my ggrandparents. Their son David Bernard Beaudry, b. 12/18/1882, Monroe, Michigan was my grandfather.

Johann Valentin Straub>John B.>Ellis Webster Straub>Royal Ellis Straub

Nosaround — 14 Aug 2007 2:52:50 GMT

I seek clues of town of origin in Baden, Germany through land & will records, histories, photos etc. for this family.

Royal Ellis STRAUB/STRAUP was born 26 May, 1891 in Raisinville, Monroe County, Michigan and attended the one- room-schoolhouse of local historical significance as a youth with his four brothers and two sisters. He worked for a time on the railroad. He died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah on 05 November, 1973 after helping an old friend move. He was the son of Ellis Webster Straub/Stroub, who was born 31 October, 1859 in London, Monroe, Michigan. Ellis was married to Miriam (Mary) Elizabeth Mosbar and they were the parents of seven children. Ellis was the son of John Baptiste Straub, who was born 16 September 1834 in Baden, Germany and died 21 Jan 1907, the father of eleven children . He was a farmer.

John married Elizabeth (Eliza) Johnston/Johnson who was born Mar, 1839 in Persia, Cattaraugus County, New York. Her father was Royal Pharus Johnston who was born 1814/1818 in Persia, Cattaraugus County, New York. Royal’s wife was Emma/Amy, who was born 1816/1817.. His wife died near Durrand , Michigan about 1910.
(Johann) Valentin Straub (born ? Baden, Germany) was the father of John Baptiste Straub and the husband of Anna Maria (Mary) Elizabeth Metsch/Mich, who was born 08 September, 1802. She died 30 Jan, 1882 in London, Monroe, Michigan. They were married 06 October, 1829 in ?,?. Their children were Wendlin, Mary (wife of Gabriel Wise), John Baptiste, John (Jr.), and Philip.

The following are newspaper articles transcribed in my possession which tell the LEGACY of one of their many STRAUB descendents:
[A Birthday Party of a Different Sort]
[photo of "Shasta, the Liger"]

At birth May 6, 1948 Salt Lake Tribune Newspaper article, Tuesday March 19, 1946 (photo)caption reads:

NOW HE REALLY HAS A FEEDING PROBLEM. Roy Straup, head caretaker at Hogle Gardens (Zoo for Salt Lake City, Utah), has more than a feeding problem on his hands as he exhibits three milch kids, born recently at the zoo. Parents of the three young goats were triplets."

Deseret News Magazine, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 1, 1949
"Birthday- Salt Lake City's most famous one-year-old.
At birth:
Weight: One pound, eight ounces
(portion not readable, due to poor quality of zerox copy)

Today: Height: 48 "
Length: 6 ft. ?"
Weight: 140 pounds

* * *

Third article, all references cut off. (Photos of a full-grown "Shasta the Liger" caption: "The big, gentle cat was getting pretty old, but still wowin' 'em." A Second photo with the full-grown elephant, Alice reared up on her back feet, trunk stretched upwards in a showmanship posture, with Roy (Ellis) Straup holding a trainers rod stretched out between both hands in front of him, wearing his zoo cap, glasses, white shirt and tie and suspenders with dress shoes and pants in front of her. an image of the big Shasta is superimposed in the foreground with a look of forward movement and determination. Caption: "SIT UP, PRINCESS" (His pet nickname for her)-in celebration of her 29th anniversary in Salt Lake, Princess Alice, zoo elephant, will perform acts from her circus repertoire for visiting children at Hogle Gardens zoo tomorrow. She is shown here sitting up for her trainer and head zoo keeper, Roy Straup. [ Roy (Ellis) Straup, who was born in Raisinville, Monroe County, Michigan, changed his name from Straub to Straup, due to confusion with receiving mail delivery for someone in the valley with the same exact mailing "call" name.] [Three pages of full-sized photos of the elephant follow, but without page numbers it is hard to tell which article it goes with.]

* * *
Fourth newspaper article, with all references cut off: "Half Lion an' Tiger, Shasta the Liger Dies After 24 Years of Delighting Zoo Crowds." (Photo of young animal with caption: Inquisitive is the word for Shasta at age of 8 1/2 months" (reference is made in column two at the bottom to "a naming contest among readeres of the old Salt Lake Telegram" publication of Salt Lake City, Utah) Article reads: By Lance S. Gudmundsen, [Salt Lake]Tribune Staff Writer
Shasta the liger - the stellar attraction at Hogle Zoological Gardens for nearly 2 1/2 decades, but to most Uathns simply the big cat who was their old friend - died at 1 a/m/ Wednesday of what zoo director Lamar Farnsworth called "natural causes." She was 24.
Mr. Farnsworth said an autopsy revealed Shasta died from kidney and liver failure but that "she was in amazingly good condition for her age." He said "she just died of old age."
A taxidermist will prepare the animal and she will be displayed at the Museum of Natural History at the University of Utah, the director said.
Only Known Liger
The world's only know liger, a hybrid offspring of a male lion and female tiger, had been in failing health for several months. But she far outlived the normal lifespan of lions and tigers - 13 to 16 years.
When her birth on May 8, 1948, was announced, it created a stir among zoologists around the globe.
???[missing letters due to hole punched in the zerox copy]when the 17-pound ungainly little cat was displayed some three months later, curious onlookers were expecting something more unusual than what they saw.
An 8- ear-old Salt Lake girl on hand for the first public showing summed it up by asking her mother: "Which is it?" For Shasta wasn't a freak, in any sense/ Only clues to her mixed parentage were a head resembling a lion's and a body definitely striped like a tiger's.
Shasta was born in a secluded cage on a spring morning, the daughter of Huey, a male lion, and Daisie, a female tiger.
At first, one-pound, eight-ounce Shasta was hailed as a "tiglon," But Time Magazine, in a subsequent issue, said the cub actually was a "liger," and not to be confused with a "tiglon" - an offspring of a Manhattan's Central Park Zoo.
So, zoo officials decided Time was right, and Shasta was declared to be a "liger."
Before Shasta went on display, she lived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sloan, then city parks superintendent.
Needed A Name

Even though showered with affection, the little cub badly needed one other thing - a name. And that came from a contest among readers of the old Salt Lake Telegram [Newspaper]
But after the contest was over, some persons still preferred to believe their own version of "Shasta's" origin. One was that Mrs. Sloan was constantly reminded by visitors, "She hasta have this. . . and she hasta have that. . . " Hence the name, "Shasta."
Even before Shasta opened her eyes, she knew she was the center of attention. And soon she became accustomed to the noise of crowds and the burst of light from flashbulbs. While other animals started at the the commotion, Shasta took it in stride.

The big cat with the winsome eyes soon won its way into the hearts of tens of thousands of youngsters around teh Intermountain Area. They turned out en masse every year for a gala birthday party sponsored by the Salt Lake Tribune.

And Fun for All

Thousands made birthday cards for Shasta, entitling them to free admission to the zoo, free treats and dozens of prizes given away by The Tribune.
The kiddies of 1948 could be seen some 20 years -later - bringing their own children to see the famous animal who was their good and old friend.

And so it went through the years - through many birthday parties. Usually, the big cat was nonchalant about the affair, sleeping most of the day and arising to eat at mealtime.

Occassionally, she'd look at the faces of youngsters and nod her head.

Shasta wasn't aloof - she just was confident of her place in history."

{Photo below of a very young Shasta, drinking her milk from a very big baby bottle being held by a zoo employee.

* * *

Roy Ellis Straup and his wife, Tranquilla Ann Pedereson, lived at 258 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. There was an article about "To Grandma's House - almost" on 600 South [and about 846 East] in a newspaper article, because of the historic significance of it to present generations, with a line drawing included. I have photos of them in their later years standing in front of their home. I do not know which newspaper or when it was printed.

Milan Research

KimDePew — 13 Mar 2006 6:15:18 GMT

I am wanting to research the Joseph Olds family which spent a great deal of time in Milan, Michigan, where should I go? Is there a library in Milan or would I head to Monroe? Where am I going to find the most information in the shortest amount of time?
Thanks!
Kim

SURNAMES

atlaspc12 — 28 Jun 2001 5:01:02 GMT

Looking for any information for James Phelan born 29 Sept, 1827 in Ireland, Died 4 June 1867 in Monroe Co. He was married to a Catherine Brennan and had at least one son James E. Phelan on 21 oct 1857

James E. Phelan married Clara Amelia Lincoln on 16 Nov 1881 in Monroe County. Her fathr was James Anderson Lincoln.

Johann Valentin Straub (1793 ?,?,Baden, Germany>Antwerp>NY>MI

Nosaround — 11 Aug 2007 6:57:53 GMT

Hello, everyone!

This is my first posting.

Here is the link to what is currently documented and known:

http://dgmweb.net/genealogy/FGS/Stra/StraubJohannValentin-An...

Seeking the name of the town, Kreis of origin for this family. Does anyone know who would be the right person to Ask -(or have a document in a box, Bible, attic) a retired Priest, parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Mary's or St. Patrick's Church if someone remembers or knows the name of the town and county for the Straub family? A Valentine Straub is reportedly buried in one of the three older St. Mary's Cemeteries - I think I remember 1860?

Naturalization record found in Monroe County Courthouse, Michigan, Book 1856- 1874 Entry 183 gives John B. Straub, age 30 Born Baden, Germany. Sailed from port of Antwerp in 1846, to N.Y. to the county of Monroe, Michigan. Sworn 20 April 1864. Wendlin Straub, age 34 and John (Jr.) Straub, age 27 naturalized the same day.

1900 Census gives the year of Emigration as 1842.
Brother, Philip Straub on the same Monroe Census lists his year of emigration as 1846.

I do not find them in the Auswander or ships lists online.

Can someone do a look-up in the Book, "Descendants of John Eby and Elizabeth Domberger" by Monroe County Historical Museum?
Authors: Lynn Waybright, Rick Grassley

Call numbers: 929.273 Eb97r FHL FAM HIST Book - Avail

Publication: Monroe, Michigan: Genealogical Society of Monroe County. (200?)

Physical Description: 25 p.: ill., chiefly geneal. tables.

INDEX INCLUDES SURNAMES:Bruck, Geierman, Hoffman, Hurley, Liedel, Scheick, Straub, Weisbecker and related families.

I have a found a film number for the National Archives in Washington, DC (M261, Roll 92 Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1846; "S" surnames)which may contain information, but a trip there is expensive and time-consuming.

Also Book: "The Baden Emigration Book" (including emigration from Alsace, Lorraine, France)

Authors: Schrader-Muggenthaler, Cornelia (Main Author)

Call Number: 943.46 W2s FHL INTL Reference - Avail

Language: German

Publication: Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, c1992

Physical: [vi], 193 p.

Subjects: Germany, Baden - Emigration and immigration
Germany, Elsass-Lothringen-Emigration and Immigration
France, Alsace (region) - Emigration and Immigration

Notes: "Compilation of names of emigrants from Baden and Alsace to America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Each entry includes name, date of birth, birthplace, date of emigration and source. Alsace emigrants in separate list."

Source: www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/titledetailsfram...

Nearest Family History Center Location Locator link:

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp

Thanks for any help offered.

Help, Bush family of Milan, Mi

ABCRAIG — 10 Aug 2007 7:26:28 GMT

Good Evening,

Have received information pertaining to George's natural parents. About all we have is from the 1910 Whatcom Co., Mi. census. It shows

Frank Bush 44 of Oh.

May Bush 34 of Mi

Helen Bush 16 (George's natural mother)

Deo Bush age 12 Mi

Brace Bush 5 of Mi.

We know that Helen married a Earl Bell who was born in Ill. They were probably married in Whatcom Co. but so far have not found a marriage lie etc. Nor have we found the divorce papers nor the 2nd marriage of Helen (Bush) Bell to Ludwig Kley.

Since I am no longer able to get out to do research, does anyone know where I might write to get marriage or death records there in the Milan area or do you know of someone who would do this research for us.

Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Beth
abcfhist@hotmail.com

Cemetery look up

KrisBurgess71 — 5 Aug 2007 7:43:57 GMT

I am needing someone to find out what cemetary these individuals are burried in

Gene W. couture Sr. & Sterling Couture

Gene is the son to Sterling couture

I know they are in temparence Mi but dont know what cemetary. Any help would be appreciated. Ty

Mawhorter - Bowles marriage c 1921

Montford53 — 2 Nov 2004 2:36:19 GMT

The 1930 Census, Monroe Co, Bedford Twp, list Helen R Mawhorter Bowles b c 1902, married 9 years, living with parents Crumby and Alta Mawhorter.

I am seeking the given name of Mr. Bowles and/or any record of their marriage.

Appreciate any help.

Grandmother Anna Lavoy

Edna Hahn — 3 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Anna Lavoy Axely sister of Clifford Lavoy, Petersburg Regina Fielding, Amelia Sommers,Ada Gay, Maumee Augusta Aubry, Detroit, Michigan. Mother of Edna Grove, Mary Felt, Elnora Langham. Would like any information of known relatives or pictures of relatives. My grandmother was at one time married to Edward Sommers of Petersburg Mich. Her Three daughters were raised by George and Laura Sommers of Petersburg. Anna Was killed in Toledo Ohio in the 1940"s when struck by a bus at Erie and Cherry. Thanks

Badgley /Jones / Todds / Blackman Family

thunderrockvalley — 18 Jul 2007 3:01:51 GMT

Hi
I Am Looking For a death and location of a grave site for the following, Any help would be great(smile)

Cornelius Badgley, Lived in Ida township until 1910 , possibly dies there.

Elizabeth Jones, Lived in Ida Township until 1920, possibly died there.

Any information on the Todds/ Blackman Families would be helpful too.

Im having a hard time getting around Monroe County Records is there any advise or links that would help me ?? thank you for any time and effort

Glenn Cole

Weaver - Carey

OhioSenora — 15 Jul 2007 2:42:48 GMT

I am looking for any information and for other researchers on the following:

John Weaver b. about 1851 married Lena "Carrie" Miller in Lucas Co., OH in 1895. They had 4 children- Fred, Edward, Lester, and Pearl A.
Pearl married Russell Carey.

Any assistancw would be much appreciated.

Burroughs

David Burroughs — 11 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on my great grandfather. Was told his name was Tunis Burroughs. Don't have DOB. He was married to a lady named Flora Cuson (sp?), born around 1850 in Canada, died abt 1926, no other info. They had 4 children: Alfred Burroughs 11/17/1874 in Carleton;Robert Joseph Burroughs 3/15/1883 in Carleton (subsequently moved to Toledo Ave in Monroe where he died 2/1/1981); Ella Burroughs (no info); and an Edmund Burroughs, no info other than he died in childhood.

Cemetery lookup

Karin King — 11 Apr 2004 2:20:54 GMT

I'm looking for the burial spot for Arthur F. Roop (died 1963) and his wife, Rachel (died 1943). I've looked through the online listings in Monroe Co for the cemeteries listed there, but didn't see them. Does anyone have access to cemetery books to do a lookup?

Thanks so much
Karin King

Ward family, 1825-1840, Monroe co, Michigan

ChrisAmaden15 — 7 Feb 2003 7:34:23 GMT

Hello, My ancestor was Ebenezer Ward b. July 22, 1799 place unkown m. Eliza Smith at St. Antoine, Monroe, Michigan Dec 25, 1825 and raised a family in Toledo. I have also found: Thomas, Laurie married Ward, Collins on 03 Oct 1832 in Monroe County, Michigan AND Roberts, John G. married Ward, Lucy on 01 Jan 1839 in Monroe County, Michigan. I'm looking for origins of Ebenezer. He probably was a Great Lakes sailor and definitely worked at Turtle Island Lighthouse. Thanks,
Chris

Bio: Allen A. KENT

Lynn Fraser — 25 Jan 2006 3:42:19 GMT

From A Condensed History of the (Monroe) County; Biographical Sketches ..... H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago and Toledo, 1881

ALLEN A. KENT -- and Mary GEE were born in Monroe county, Michigan, the former May 7, 1842, the latter September 2, 1840. They wer married in Lenawee county, Michigan, August 14, 1864. They have three children: Freddie C..., born May 7, 1866; Walter J., April 24, 1868; Aurther, February 27, 1873. Mrs. Kent's father, Eldridge Gee, was born February 4, 1802, died June 9, 1875; her mother Elizabeth (Matteson) Gee, was born August 9, 1804, died September 2, 1873. Mr. Kent served eleven months in the 18th Regiment Micchigan Volunteer Infantry. His father, Enos Kent, was born February 25, 1797, died September 14, 1878; his mother, Elizabeth (Wilkerson) Kent, was born April 25, 1798. They settled in Monroe county in 1830. Allen A. Resides in Dundee township. Business: farming. Address, Dundee Michigan.

ANDREW FALK

DiKramer — 4 Jul 2001 11:37:03 GMT

Looking for descendants, ancestors, or any information on ANDREW FALK who immigrated to Monroe, Monroe Co, MI from Germany, where he was b. abt. 1845. He was married to CATHERINE LUFT, also from Germany. Andrew and Catherine had 6 children: Caroline (Carrie), William, Frederick, Otto, Hatti, and Walter Falk all born in Monroe. Only known birth date is Walter on 26 Feb 1880.
Caroline (Carrie) married a BICKING and had 2 daughters. HEDWAY m.OTTO DREYER abt 1921 in Monroe. ELSIE Bicking m.EDWIN DREW abt. 1928 and continued to live in Monroe. Any information appreciated. Diane Kramer Austin TX

MOHR, Christian and SESTERHENN, Anna Maria: Seeking Descendents

Prairillon — 8 Aug 2005 4:39:17 GMT

I'm hoping to connect with descendents of Christian Mohr and Anna Maria Sesterhenn who emigrated from Germany and died in Monroe, MI, in 1891 and 1899, respectively.

My special interest is in their eldest son, Jacob. He married Magdalena Baier. Their adopted daughter, Wilhelmina, was my great-grandmother. Jacob's wife raised my grandfather, but no mention is made of Wilhelmina in her or Jacob's will. I'm trying to solve the mystery of what happened to Minnie, and why Lena raised her son, and am hoping for some oral family history/legend help!

Would also just love to trade info about the family.

Thanks!

DUCEAU

Francoise DUCEAU — 14 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

MONROE COUNTY
Searching for any information on birth, marriage, death, immigration for descendants of DUCEAU Augustin, Ettiene,Gabriel, Jean-Baptiste,Joseph listed in the 1830 Census for Michigan, US. Settled in Monroe County at that time.Some descendants moved in Prescott Couny and Essex County in Ontario, Canada (1871 Census).
Any help greatly appreciated, thanks
Francoise Duceau
Montpellier (FRANCE)duceau@lpm.univ-montp2.fr

VIGNEUX, BEAUDRY, LAZETTE, SENEVER, GUILDRY dit LABINE

Cliff Venier — 30 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

These are family names of folks in Monroe County, Michigan, who I have identified as coming from St. Jacques in Montcalm County, Quebec, in the 1840s. I would like to gather a roster of all those born in the Lanaudiere area north of Montreal (includes L'Assomption County, Montcalm County, Joliette County and Berthier County) who were in the 1840s migration to Monroe and Newport.

Bay Settlement - Monroe County, Michigan early 1800's

vkngprints — 12 Jun 2007 7:30:14 GMT

I'm looking for information on the Bay Settlement in what is now Erie, Monroe, Michigan. My primary ancestor is Billey (Wm) Willard who migrated there in the early 1800's.