Montcalm - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

William A Thompson

londer — 30 Nov 2008 2:47:28 GMT

I am looking for two obits. One for Willam Thompson who died in 1928 and another one for his son William A Thomspson who died in Lakeview in 1961 and was buried on September 29th. Thanks for your assistance.

Susan

Looking for Info on a Cook Family of Home Twp.

blueomega128 — 9 Nov 2008 7:34:58 GMT

Am looking for obituaries and/or burial info on Eleanor Wood (b. 1872- d. 1965) and her husband, Jacob Cook (b. 1871- d. 1950). I've already looked at the GenWeb offerings as well as census records and the records over at the FamilySearchLabs site and haven't found anywhere that lists where they're buried or their obituaries (or even when exactly they died!)... They lived in Home Twp. and had five children. If anyone can help me out on this, I'd really appreciate it!

WAR OBITUARIES

larryd125 — 13 Nov 2008 2:17:33 GMT

I HAVE OBITUARIES FOR THE W.W.I,W.W.II,KOREAN & VIETNAM VETERANS KILLED IN ACTION IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED.ALSO SHORT BIOS ON THEM

Connections with George Holland family

lisalund59 — 10 Nov 2008 1:15:32 GMT

I have been doing research on two families- the Stearns and the Lunds- who have some connection to the family of George Holland here in Montcalm County. Isabelle Stearns had him listed on her passport application as a reference and I believe a young, Lund woman was listed on a census form as being a servant of some sort at his house. Anyone with information on how either family was connected, please share. These connections should have occurred in the late 1800's- early 1900's. Thank you.

Kendville School in Montcalm County

Larsen33 — 9 Nov 2008 8:28:05 GMT

My aunt was a teacher at Kendaville School in Montcalm County, in 1915. This school was located south of Lakeview, on the corner of Kendaville and Satterlee roads, i think. The school is no longer standing. Does anyone have any photos or info regarding this school? Thanks.

Teacher Blanche Larsen (Andreasen)

Larsen33 — 10 Nov 2008 1:19:43 GMT

My aunt was a teacher in 1915, in Montcalm County. Does anyone know how I could find out additional information such as where she taught, etc? I'm assuming this would have been in the Gowen, Trufant, Coral areas, but may have been further north. Thanks.

Hans P. & Maren K. Larsen of Montcalm County

Larsen33 — 31 Oct 2008 11:05:47 GMT

I am looking for information about my great grandparents Hans P. & Maren K. Larsen, especially information of their son William A Larsen. Hans & Maren are buried in Trufant Cemetary. Their son Fred W. Larsen was my grandfather. I believe William later lived in the Morley area. He is buried up there but I have no knowledge of his family. He may have been married to a Rena Larsen at one time. Thanks.

Emma Larsen

Larsen33 — 31 Oct 2008 11:05:10 GMT

I am also interested in information about Emma Larsen, daughter of Hans P. and Maren K. Larsen. Sister to William and Fred W. Larsen. Thanks.

Looking for Ashel Eddy

Gregory Eddy — 23 Nov 2002 9:26:06 GMT

I have been searching for my Great Grandfather William Ashel Eddy. He went by Ashel. He was born in Pierson Michigan in 1870. If you have any information about him please reply!!

John & Mary Johnson family in 1897

kldse — 25 Oct 2008 2:21:14 GMT

Looking for information on the John and Mary Johnson family in Belvidere Township. Family had daughter Amanda R. who married William Drier and died in July of 1897 and a granddaughter Jennie Drier who died in January of 1897.
Would like to find burial places for Amanda and Jennie Drier.

Wedderburn Family - Cato/Lakeview Area

isberg48 — 23 Sep 2008 1:24:59 GMT

Looking for information about the John Wedderburn family who lived in Montcalm County (Lakeview Area and Surry Twp Clare County) about 1875 - 1907 with Ella living there until 1929.

The following is known:

WEDDERBURN:
Thelma M. 21 Aug 1899-18 Nov 1982---- Wife of Basil
Basil S. 30 Jul 1898-28 Mar 1963
Alice Eva d/o John & Ella 1888-1916
Ella 20 Apr 1853-17 Apr 1929
John 1844-1907
Lawrence E. 1899-1940
Udell J. 29 Aug 1873-13 Nov 1902
Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeview, Montcalm, Michigan

I have been able to identify John Wedderburn (b Canada 2/1844, C W Vet) and his wife Mary Ellen 'Ella' Pitts (my great grand aunt). John and Ella were married in Brooklyn, Jackson, Michigan 4/20/1871. The known children were born in Lakeview. The 1900 census says they had 5 children with 5 living. Alice Eva is one of those children. Lawrence E is a grandson but not sure who his parents are. Basil was married to Thelma Peterson. The problem is that Basil does not appear on any records except SSDI. Not sure who his parents are. Udell J Wedderburn is likely a son of John and Ella as Ella had a brother named Udelle. The J is probably John. Udell may have been born in Jackson County.

Other known members of the family were Coral Edna Wedderburn, married first to Frank Jones then Henry Olsen. And Harry (Henry) Lee Wedderburn married to Lillian Long. A George Wedderburn also appears in the area and was either a son of John and Ella or a son of John's brother George who lived in both Nelson and Solon Township in Kent County.

Any information you have about this family will help sort out the relationships.

Thank you,
Larry Isberg
isberg48@yahoo.com

Looking for the Grave of Christine Hansen

keith79lawrence — 7 Oct 2008 9:56:27 GMT

Hello,
I am trying to find the grave of my great great grandmother Christine Hansen who I believe passed away sometime between 1894-1906 in Winfield Township, Montcalm, County. I have the 1894 Census in which Christine is listed as 83 years old and a widow. She is living with her daughter Martha and Martha's husband Halvor Olson, also living in the household are Minnie and Carl (children via Martha's first Marriage to Andrew Engebretsen), and Martha and Halvor's children, Mandy, Oneda and Ida.
I think that Christine Hansen is buried in Winfield Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
Halvor and Martha later moved to Minnesota with there family, Martha's mother Christine was not with them.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you, Keith Lawrence

Harry Burgess

burgessjd — 25 Sep 2008 10:19:34 GMT

I am trying to acquire more information about my father's uncle, Harry Burgess. He was born about 1888 in Randolph County, Indiana, to John Autman Burgess and Dora Bell (Edwards) Burgess. He later moved to Montcalm County and was living there by 1915. The 1930 Census shows him living in Belvidere Township with his wife, Anna, and 15-year-old daughter Dora.

Noggle, Cummings and Coats Family Information

dallehouse — 13 Aug 2008 5:17:34 GMT

Looking for details on a Mabel Cummings (Daugter of Daniel Commings and Isabella Coats) who married George Earl Noggle.

1920 & 1930 Census records put them in Bushnell Montcalm Michigan.

Any help would be welcomed. Thanks

Dickerson Cemetery Amble Michigan

Qualls629071 — 28 Sep 2008 1:09:39 GMT

I am looking for records for the Roomsburg and Ulrich Families barried in the Dickerson/Whitsfield (?) Cemetary
any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

William I. Reed

willo1942 — 28 Aug 2007 12:52:50 GMT

Would appreciate any information on William I. Reed. He is buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Belvidere Twp. Montcalm Co. He was born around 1869 and had a daughter name Jennie.

obit for Willaim A Thompson

londer — 12 Sep 2008 7:15:11 GMT

I am looking for an obit for William A Thompson. He was born in Canada in on Oct 13, 1873. His father was William Thompson. He married Pearl J Bush. The lived in Douglass, Montcalm County, Michigan in he 1900,1910,1920,and 1930 census. I don't know when he died. Thanks for your help.

Susan

Rescued Tin Type Found in Carson City, MI PEARSON Surname

KBarnes1958 — 8 Sep 2008 12:04:48 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them. Since this tin type was "matted' in paper, someone was able to write on the back of it, to identify the subject.

In flowing script on the back is written, "Compliments of Nellie Pearson"

I found it in Carson City, MI about 4 years ago.

If you'd like to obtain it, please contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com for details.
Kathy

Rescued Tin Type, Found in Carson City, MI McCONLON Surname

KBarnes1958 — 8 Sep 2008 12:00:55 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them. Since this tin type was "matted' in paper, someone was able to write on the back of it, to identify the subject.

In flowing script on the back is written, "Hanna McConlon"

I found it in Carson City, MI about 4 years ago.

If you'd like to obtain it, please contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com for details.
Kathy

Graham family of Pine circ. 1880

renoqueen — 4 Sep 2008 6:34:16 GMT

Seeking information on the Graham family who operated a sawmill at Pine, Montcalm, Michigan at the time of the 1880 census. Parents were William Henry Graham, born about 1826, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, and his wife Anna born England. Two sons, Charles E. and William Henry were partners in the mill.
Charles was born about 1851, don't have a birthday for William Henry Jr., both born Canada.
I have a bit of information on the family of William Henry Sr.
The mill must have been a pretty big operation as there is a considerable list of employees (listed on the 1880 census) living onsite.

Rescued Photo, GALLOUP Surname, Montcalm & Lake Counties, MI

KBarnes1958 — 12 Aug 2008 11:21:27 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them.

I have a picture postcard of a lady & her sister. This had to be taken in the early 1900s. On the back is written, Cecil Galloup & her sister. I did a check of her name on Ancestry.com and came away with this information:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Cecil L Galloup
Name: Cecil L Galloup
Age in 1910: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Spouse's Name: Oscar L
Home in 1910: Bushnell, Montcalm, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Oscar L Galloup 21
Cecil L Galloup 20

In 1930 Cecil & Oscar live in Ellsworth, Lake County, MI.

I found this in an antique shop in Lakeview, Montcalm Co. MI.

I'd like to locate family to send this to. For details on how to obtain it, contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com

Kathy

Rescued Photos, WILSON Surname, Greenville, Montcalm Co. MI

KBarnes1958 — 10 Aug 2008 7:41:30 GMT

As a hobby I rescue old photos that have identification on them. I recently obtained two photos of a man who is very nicely dressed. Very handsome guy. He's identified as Charlie Wilson.

These photos were taken in Greenville, Montcalm Co. MI. In one photo, he's wearing a dark double breasted suit & is clean shaven. In the other photo, he's wearing a "plaid" double breasted suit, and has the makings for a handle bar mustache.

My goal is to put these original photos into the hands of family or a serious researcher. If you'd like to obtain it or all three, please contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com for details.

Kathy

Rescued Photo, NIELSEN Surname, Montcalm Co. MI

KBarnes1958 — 29 Jul 2008 1:39:05 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos from antique shops and auctions. I picked up a photo of a older lady, identified on the back as as Carrie Marie NIELSEN. It also reads: "Taken on Jan 30, 1949, (I believe it's a "4"), on my 95(96-written over) birthday, Carrie Marie Nielsen".

The photo is a black & white snap shot.

My goal is to locate family to send this original treasure to. For details on how to obtain it, contact me at:
digginroots@yahoo.com

Kathy

John and Mina Christiansen Family

wilsonfam7 — 9 Jun 2008 1:55:25 GMT

I am looking for any info I can find on my great great grandparents. I have a marriage record for 24 May, 1888 in Montcalm, Trufant, MI. They had 4 children, all born in Montcalm. They are Beulah(1889), Milo (1891), Leroy (1898) and Thelma (1903).

Holmdens of Montcalm and Kent co., MI

Ann Holmden Ed — 23 Dec 2001 4:14:21 GMT

Looking to share information and work research time with anyone connected to the Holmdens of Montcalm and Kent Counties. Direct line would be Martin E., Frank L., George O., and George Holmden (England). I have information on other Holmdens , such as George W., William (3), Fredrick, Richard, Cyrus, Norman, and Freeman. Ann

GOOD, William -- looking for obits or burial info

daninor — 5 May 2008 6:30:38 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit or burial info for William Good and maybe for his wife and any other info for his children. I have no idea where he died or where he is buried. The only clue is a on-line source that a death notice is in the Grand Rapid Herald West paper published Sat, 31 Mar 1934. Maybe there is a obit in another paper.

1900 census of Michigan, Kent Co, Cascade Twp, HH #21--
-Good, William head Sept 1857 42 m 18 born in Germany and both parents "Blacksmith"
, Augusta wife Dec 1861 38 had 7 children 4 survive born in England both parents born in Germany
, Henry F. ("Hank") son Mar 1886 14 born in Wisconsin, father in Germany, mother in England
, Eddie C. son Jul 1888 11 born in Wisc.
, Elvia (Elvira ?) dau May 1891 9 WI (aka, Alma)
, Alvena R. dau Feb 1895 5 born in Michigan
Voight, Christina mother-in-law Dec 1833 66 widowed had 7 children 6 survive born in Germany and both parents

William is in the 1910 census of Montcalm Co, Michigan, Cato Township.

He is in the 1920 census of Boston Township, Ionia County--
-William, age 62, owned his own home, occupation blacksmith
Frances S., (2nd) wife, 42 (this is apparently Stella or Estelle)
Nina, daughter, 14

1930, city of Ionia, Ionia County, MI--
-William M., 72, rents home, blacksmith
-Frances S., 52 wife (aka, Stella or Estelle)

William's son, Ed/Eddie or Edward was in the--
--1930 Ionia Co. MICH Saranac Village Dist. 6 sheet 4B pg. 246B Jasper St. Boston Twp.--
-Edward C. 42 rents home married when age 27 born in Mich Germ Eng Deputy Sheriff
Nina G. 37 married when age 22 SD MI IND (This Nina is not the same as the daughter, Nina, in the 1920)

Sincerely grateful for any info on any family member listed

Cyrus Rath, burial place and obit in Stanton

digdeeper6 — 11 Apr 2008 8:03:58 GMT

Cyrus Rath, my great-uncle, died October, 1968 in Stanton, Montcalm County. I would like to find out the cemetery where he is buried and also an obituary, if possible. His wife was Nora Vesta Mason Dipley. Thank you for any information or suggestions.

hillcrest cemetery volunteer needed

mdeanlincoln — 9 May 2007 12:53:28 GMT

need photo of Jesse Lincoln tombstone in Hillcrest cemetery N six Lakes rd. Six Lakes , MI. civil war veteran died 21 sept 1904. I had previous help getting address of cemetery from Elwyn Draper again thank you. for war buffs he is cousin of Abe. If you are up to the challenge? (will reimburse gas with in reason,) Thanks. email me direct at

mdeanlincoln@aol.com

Charles Thompson

Carl Mortensen — 20 Apr 2004 3:15:14 GMT

Seeking info on subject Charles H. Thompson who lived in New Haven with wife Mary G.Thompson (Morse) and two childern Etta Thompson and Henry Butler Thompson. Mary died in 1926. Henry died 1928,buried in Lakeview.Charles and Mary were both born and married in Maine. Charles may have died in Massachusetts in 1910. Can any one help me with this info?

Many Montcalm Co. Mi. Surnames

Penny — 18 Aug 2003 3:16:06 GMT

Looking for any information on the McFARLAND and RAGER families that lived on Whitefish Rd. between 1910-1950 in Ensley Center, Newaygo Co. MI.

If you have info on them, or any of the surnames below....please drop me a line.
Penny
Researching: RAGER, MCFARLAND, HOLMES, STAFFORD, SCHRADER, COOK, BUTLER, DURFEY, TOPPING, GATES, VANDERMEULEN, ROGERS, WHAN, CORL, RAY, PALMER, DEVRIES, BURR, VEEN, HILL, GOODENOUGH, THOMPSON, HANNAH, PETITT, EVANS, JOHNSON, McGETTINGAN, WARDLOW, SNYDER, WILSON, VANMEER, BELLINGER, BLUMBERG, KUIPER, DAVIS, HYRNES, AMBROSE, ROBINSON, HAIR, CAYWOOD, CONOVER, SIMCOE, NORWOOD, MULHOLLAND, STINSON, SAITER, DOMSKI, LEONARD, HALAPESKA, McDARMET/MCDERMOT, KOCHIS, STACKELBECK, DANIELSKI, FLYNN, CLARK, PETERSON, McCUTCHEON, CUSHMAN, TAFT, GILLETTE, GALISTER, CLEMENTS, DENNIS..........

ALL are from up around the
NEWAYGO/ ENSLEY/ HOWARD CITY Mi. area's

Looking for members of Carl Draper family

maugustas162 — 23 May 2008 6:55:51 GMT

I am looking for info and members of Carl and Vivain Draper. Carl is son of George and Elizabeth Snyder Draper born 1915 in Ferris Twsp Montcalm co Mi.
I am working on Sheldon and Sarsh Draper family tree. Family has lost touch with Carl's family after the death of his mother in 1980.
Thank you for your time . I really appicate an info, Augusta

Obit for Addie Draper Snyder

maugustas162 — 18 May 2008 5:12:25 GMT

I would very much like an obit for Addie Draper Snyder, know she deid in Oct. 1958 and is buried in Spencer Cemetery Crystal Twsp. Montcalm Co. Need last name of her sister Myrtle. Thank you very much for an info. Augusta

Location of Hinton Cemetery

DiannaCsikos — 5 May 2008 11:13:54 GMT

Hello: I am searching for the location of Hinton Cemetery. I have different references to this cemetery; Lakeview which appears to be in Montcalm County & Hinton itself which seems to be in Mecosta County. Can anyone help clear up the location?

Actually I would love to know if my cousins are really buried there...are there cemetery listings, in a book or on-line?

Hollis Arnold Carey died 26 Apr 1968---his wife was Carie Carey died 29 May 1963
Samuel Cruz died 8 Oct 2000---his spouse was Lulu Carey (no death date)
Gerald K Cruz died 5 Mar 1972

Obits would be fantastic.
Any help greatly appreciated...Thanks Dianna

Carl G. Draper

maugustas162 — 30 Apr 2008 4:28:36 GMT

I am seeking info on the family of Carl G. Draper ,born 1915 Ferris Township Montcalm co Michigan. Am working on Sheldon Draper family tree. Any info would greatly be appecated. Thank You augusta

Stanton Woman's Club 1936-37

crownpointe48192 — 16 Apr 2008 3:15:31 GMT

Recently, while cleaning out my mother's personal items, I came across a booklet for a meeting of 'The Stanton Woman's Club', dated 1936-1937. I would like to donate it a local historical society. Is there a local one and could you please send me the address? This is of course assuming that they would want it.
Thank You

William Henry GRAHAM, Pine, Montcalm, Michigan

jgraham67 — 11 Apr 2008 8:18:02 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a man named William Henry Graham who appears to have been the proprietor of a sawmill in Pine, Montcalm, Michigan?

I have located him on the 1880 Census for Pine, Michigan with his wife Anna and two sons: William Henry Graham and Charles E. Graham.

I am trying to determine if this William Henry Graham Sr. may be a younger brother of my ancestor James Sweet Graham. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Jeannie Graham

William & Ada Benjamin

veteranny — 8 Apr 2008 5:12:09 GMT

Seeking information on William & Ada Benjamin both born 1857 in NY. These folks last lived in Reynolds, Montcalm Co., Michigan. I'd really like to find out when they both died and where they are buried. William is part of a large Benjamin family I am researching in Chemung Co., NY.

Clark and Rogers

DanLeach68 — 1 Apr 2008 5:14:53 GMT

Looking for information on Ray B. Clark married Leah Rogers on 10 Jun 1893 in Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan. George W. Clark is father of Ray and Timothy Rogers is father of Leah Rogers.

Elliot Malloy Norton

Plainwell — 7 Apr 2008 12:07:01 GMT

We are looking for descendants and family members of Elliot Malloy Norton who was resided in Cooper Township, Kalamazoo County, Wayland, Allegan County, Grand Rapids, Kent County and Carson City, Montcalm County. He died in Carson City in 1899
He was in the Civil War enlisting in the 6th Michigan Cav.
1st Lieut. Norton was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6th, 1865 for HEROISM.
We at the Sons of Union Veterans are hoping to have a gravestone dedication to honor him and his deeds.
He is interred in Liberty Street Cemetery, Alamo Township, Michigan.
His father’s name was Asa. His wife was Lucy.
Any information on him would be appreciated.
Thanks:
John R. Keith
Commander
Gen. Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20
Department of Michigan
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Death record or probate lookup, Timothy Eddy, 1900-1910

slay — 26 Feb 2008 1:49:40 GMT

I am searching for death/probate records for Timothy Eddy. Born 1825 in New York, he is listed in the 1900 census as living in Pierson at age 75 with his wife Mary, age 65. Mary is listed alone in the 1910 census for Pierson, so I am guessing Timothy died in the intervening 10 years. If someone could do a search at the county courthouse or library I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

Steve
Hackettstown, N.J.

Descendants of Enoch (Ernie) Miller and Phoebe Carney

IMiller2211 — 6 Jan 2006 6:24:32 GMT

Would like to hear from anyone who descends from Ernie and Phoebe Miller. The migrated from DE to MI and eventually settled in Montcalm County, in and around Carson City and Edmore. In the 1900 census Phoebe states she had 15 children 11 living. I have only been able to confirm 10 of those through census records and vitals.
Here are the children with spouses, if you belong to this line of Miller's please contact me.
Debrix b. 1843 m. Catherine Parrish, m. Mina King, m. Allice Williams, Debrix buried in Houghton Lake.
Charles b. 1845 m. Mary lived in Ionia Co 1880c.
Thomas b. 1845 could be he and Charles are one and the same, nfr.
Elizabeth b. 1849-50 m. Dewitt Parrish
Enoch Jr. b. 1851 m. Dora DeJean/DeJane
Morris b. 1853 m. Martha Brooks
Augustus b. 1854 m. Mary Ann Lulham (hubby's line)
Eliza Ann b. 1859 m. Jefferson D. King
Rebecca b. 1862 m. Frank H. Omans moved to MN bef 1900
Ella F. (Ellen) b. 1865 m. Jay Houseman

Well that is all I have on the children, all born before 1860 are listed in the 1850 & 1860 census in Kent Co, DE. In 1870 the family is in Clinton Co, MI and the younger two daughters are listed there. Based on the closeness in births I can't imaginehow she had 15 children unless some of them were twins and the twin died.

Any help will be greatly appreciated in contacting descendants of this family of Millers.
Ila Miller

FRANK V. STEVENSON OBIT

jmgquilter — 13 Feb 2008 1:18:45 GMT

Looking for obit for Frank V. Stevenson Born: 10 MAy 1896 Died: Aug 1976-buried in the Forest Home Cemetery Greenville, Mich Montcalm county-he was the son of Frank C. Stevenson & Flora M (VanWormer) Stevenson (and had a half-brother, Ray Bailey Stevenson Born 19 July 1879 by Frank C. & first wife, Elizabeth (Bailey) Stevenson-)he also has a brother, Elroy E. Stevenson Born: 27 Nov. 1893 Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you . Judy in Pa
.

Need help finding marriage record - Mary M Oyler

SONYAV — 17 May 2002 11:00:36 GMT

I need help to find a marriage record for Mary M Oyler. I have a 20 year range of when she may have married.
She was born either 15 April 1915 or 15 September 1915 to ray D Oyler and Pearl Dickinson. I have a document from 1954 with her last name as Krenche. She was living with Uncle Bert and Aunt Mable (Oyler) LaDue in the early 1930's in Ionia. The Oyler family lived in Crystal twp, Montcalm Co MI but I have found bits and pieces in Ionia, Gratiot and Clinton counties.

Any help finding a marriage record is greatly appreciated. Right now I am hoping for index searches just to find her and her husbands name.

Sonya
steven_vitarelli@msn.com

re" Stephen N King & wife Marietta

DMWKing — 28 May 2003 4:23:34 GMT

I have been trying for weeks to access the on-line 1920 census for the family of:
King, Stephen N
Age: 81 Year: 1920
Birthplace: New York Roll: T625_787
Race: White Page: 2A
State: Michigan ED: 110
County: Montcalm Image: 0154
Township: Crystal
Stephen N King, born in Norwich, Chenango, NY 26 Feb 1838:
was a private in Co D 151st NY INF during the Civil War;
in 1880 he was living in Muir, Ionia, MI;
was listed as a druggist;
with a wife Marietta b abt 1839 in NY:
& three daughters:
Luella born NY 1862 - school teacher in 1880
Marietta born 1871 in MI
Flora A born in MI in 1873

Apparently, the wife, Marietta, filed for a Civil War pension..

Would someone please check local records and references , &/or the census about this man & his family.
Any help appreciated!

Diana King

Nichols genealogy

cbarber1123 — 26 Mar 2005 11:07:54 GMT

I am looking for further information on the family of John "Trowbridge" Nichols and Rhoda Barber Nichols. They lived and died around Eureka twp. Some of the family is buried at the cemetery there!
Thanks!
Carol Barber
PS. Rhoda was born in Victor, Ontario, NY the daughter of William Barber and Rebecca Mills.

need obit of Dennis Leach = it ran in 12/21/2007 Greenville Daily News

dickbloss — 11 Jan 2008 9:02:50 GMT

can't find the obit on line have the nice article (A real purple and gold guy)about Dennis Leach but would like a copy of the obit from page 7B of the Dec 21 2007 Greenville Daily News

Many thanks

Dennis was a very long time friend. We attended several of his children's weddings

Dick Bloss
5462 Banbury Dr
Cleveland OH 44139

Tallman

fcgoutlaw — 16 Jan 2008 2:20:16 GMT

Have found the names of the daughters of Willard Tabor Bailey-born in NY-as-Mrs. D.F. Tallman of Stanton, Mich Montcalm Co & Mrs. L.E. Stevenson of Alma, Mich Gratiot county--they are--Louisa Bailey born in Ny 1856 & Elizabeth E. Bailey born in NY 1858-no idea who married to whom. Any help with this family will be a great help! Thank you . JUdy

Tallman

jmgquilter — 14 Jan 2008 10:37:46 GMT

Looking for family of Willard Tabor Bailey (born in Allegany Co NY ) Died 1892-buried in Riverside Cem in Alma, Mich (Gratiot co) his wife, Mary (Phinney) Bailey and two daughters: Mrs. D.F. Tallman of Stanton,Montcalm Co & Mrs. L.E. Stevenson of Alma, Gratiot county. NAy help will be greatly appreciated. Tyring to find ANYTHING on his wife and daughters. (where buried and and any information) Thank you. Judy

Heisler Family

MarilynHamill — 14 Jan 2008 3:21:28 GMT

I found a picture of a woman in her 30's to 40's, about 1880's taken at Clark photographer, Ionia.

On the back is written Miss Erma (or Emma) Heisler, Vicorsville (probably Vickeryville), life size, and in another hand Grandmother Heisler. Probably inscribed TO Miss Heisler, rather than OF Miss Heisler.

You can have this picture for $3 plus postage with a proven relationship.

Montcalm School Yearbooks?

everinghamfamily — 22 Jun 2001 1:54:25 GMT

Looking to purchase OR (to copy or scan) information and photos from Montcalm County School Printings, Photos, or Yearbooks from 1950s-1970s.

Specific Schools would include:

Carson City (1957-1980s)
Central Montcalm (1960s-1970s)

Looking for family members info or school photos:
---------------------------------------------

BOWERS - Darryl, Lynn, Allen
JENSEN - Fred, Sharon, Gail
MORGAN - Any from Carson City
SPRINGSTEEN - Gerald, Jake, Pam, Betsy
HIGBY (Higbie?)- Bonnie
PRENTLER - Joe, Bruce (Carson City)
ZERBA - Kenneth, Keith (Carson City)
TESTER - Scott (central 1960s?)
COVILLE - Greg
JOHNSON - Clara, Jack, Harold
EVERINGHAM - All (Carson and Central)
McGEE - Katie
STEARNS - Tarry, Roy, Shirley

I have access to early to mid 1980s yearbooks of Central Montcalm Schools, and would be willing to do any lookups for anyone looking for people in those volumes.

Howard City Mill & Henry E. SYMONS abt 1878-1910

alvadore — 29 Dec 2007 1:17:12 GMT

I have been researching my family's history which has led me to Howard City. We recently found a feed sack in a family trunk that says; "Howard City Mill. Family Flour mfg by H.E.Symons."
I am interested in finding out the dates when H.E. SYMONS owned the mill and if this is the mill that burned (as per family lore). That obviously leads to the question of when Henry and his wife Tamzin S. lived in Howard City. I am hoping that someone will have some information that will help me learn more.

Howard City Mill & Henry E. SYMONS abt 1878-1910

alvadore — 29 Dec 2007 1:16:11 GMT

I have been researching my family's history which has led me to Howard City. We recently found a feed sack in a family trunk that says; "Howard City Mill.Family Flour mfg by H.E.Symons.
I am interested in finding out the dates when H.E. SYMONS owned the mill and if this is the mill that burned (as per family lore). That obviously leads to the question of when Henry and his wife Tamzin S. lived in Howard City. I am hoping that someone will have some information that will help me learn more.

Arthur and Hazel Hansen of Greenville, MI 1940's - 1990

HammJG — 18 Dec 2007 4:55:04 GMT

We have a Hazel Isabelle Walsh (b. 1908), who married Arthur Hansen. They raised their family in Greenville, MI including Esther, Dorothy, Barbara, Thomas, and Richard.
I don't know what became of the children, whether or not they remained in Greenville and raised families of their own. I am seeking descendants of this family, or anybody who can teach me more about them.

Gotting

tdoty117 — 31 Oct 2007 3:59:24 GMT

I'm attempting to locate any information on Louis Gotting, b.1825 in Germany and d.after Civil War, burial in Oakfield Cemetery.I am descended from dtr., Mary Elizabeth Stults.Please Contact me at: tdoty@ionia-mi.net

1874 MI - Fannie M Kirvin m Gordon L. Hicks

BettyTrembley — 28 Nov 2007 10:05:50 GMT

Looking for information on who this Fannie KIRVIN HICKS b abt 1849 MI was.
She is buried in Oakwood Cemetery (Montcalm CO?) MI

I have a wonderful obit for Gordon L Hicks and will be glad to share.

Any help appreciated.

Emery (John) & Eva Mesler Walling

JohnRK — 14 Jan 2005 5:36:26 GMT

Looking for Emery John or(John Emery) Walling who married Eva Mae Mesler on Feb. 20, 1908 in Greenville, Montcalm County Michigan. Their parents are John & Charity Rhodes Walling & Edward & Minnie Winn Mesler.
Their children are-
1. Clayton E., born in Greenville, Mi on 2-21-1909, died in San Bernardino, CA on 5-5-1972.
2.Bertha, b. 7-18-1912 in Saranac, Ionoia County, MI.
3. Margie Irene, b.8-14-1915 in Stanton, Montcalm County, MI.
4. Harold Edward-, b. 3-18-1917 in Holland, Ottawa County, MI., died in Leon County, Florida, his last residence was in Crawfordville, Wakulla County, FL.
Any info on these folks is needed!
Many Thanks:
John & Jan Keith in Plainwell, MI

Almy School in Lakeview

isberg48 — 30 Nov 2007 7:52:24 GMT

I found a reference to Almy School in Lakeview. Does anyone know it's history, where it was located in Lakeview, where did it get it's name from?

Thank You,
Larry Isberg
isberg48@yahoo.com

James and Jacob Ferguson, came to Coral before 1858

ClaudiaDay69 — 14 Jan 2003 8:06:03 GMT

James and Jacob Ferguson came to Coral befoe 1858 according to the Coral Centennial book. John, Jams, William and Patrick COADY and Patrick LYNCH were the earliest settlers.

Heber COWDEN, Michael WHALEN, E. J. BLANDING, Howland SOULES, Daniel APPLEBY,Peter WOOD, Peter KAIN, Cornelius SULLIVAN, Henry HOLCOMB, Charles PARKER, J. E. SKEOCH, Rev. Stalham LaDU, J. W. (James Wesley) TAYLOR, Oren ROWLAND, John L. PENNY, Michael ARBOGAST.

Craft

Phil Schnicke — 21 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

The name is either Edgar Eugene OR Eugene Edgar CRAFT.
I am looking for possible native american heritage (possibly with the Potowamini tribe?)

He was born in 1850 and died in 1924 in Sydney, Michigan in Montcalm county

ANY information would be greatly appreciated!!!

Marcy family

tjd5 — 28 Jun 2002 4:13:40 GMT

I'm related to an E H Marcy who had a funeral home in Crystal in the 1940s. Does anyone have any information either about the family or the business?

Gotting

tdoty117 — 31 Oct 2007 3:59:03 GMT

Graham

Irv_Morse — 1 Sep 2003 1:20:24 GMT

Mary Blair born Otsego Co NY ca1796, married William Graham Otsego Co NY 1820. Living in Montcalm Co (Eureka) MI in the 1850 census. Living with a daughter, Martha Rossman, in the 1860 census in Montcalm Co (Everett). Does not appear in the 1870 census. IN 1850 a Mary Jane Blair age 13 was living with the family. Seeking death date for Mary Graham probably between 1860 and 1870.

Alva Weeks (ca. 1824 - aft. 1865) m. Susannah MILLER ca. 1845

paulenewell — 19 Sep 2007 2:47:29 GMT

I am searching for information about the place/date of death of Alva WEEKS, born ca. 1824 in New York, married Susannah MILLER ca. 1845 likely in Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, and died unknown. Alva may have been the son of Jacob and Hannah (surname unknown) Weeks whom resided in Ridgebury Twp., Bradford Co., in the mid-1800’s.

Susannah MILLER was born 1825 in Pennsylvania and died in a place unknown sometime after 1864. She was the daughter of Isaac and Catherine SIPLEY Miller.

Alva WEEKS was a veteran of the Civil War. Reportedly, he served as a bugler in the 1st and 2nd Pennsylvania Calvary regiments.

The online records of Forest Home Cem., Montcalm Co., MI list an Alva WEEKS veteran burial record as follows: “Weeks, Alva, has stone, cross road southeast.” When I checked the cemetery alphabetical listings, I did not see any data for Alva WEEKS. Apparently, Alva WEEKS has a gravestone at Forest Home but its inscription is not listed in the online records.

I am searching for the place/date of death and burial for Alva WEEKS. The vital data inscribed on Alva's gravestone at Forest Home Cemetery would be very interesting to me. Also, any information about Alva’s wife, Susannah MILLER Weeks, would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Paul E. Newell
Ellicott City, MD

Nickerts Near Carson City

ceharmon_1 — 8 Oct 2007 7:50:44 GMT

Any one out there know anything about the Nickert families in the Carson City Area. I can connect our Nickert family to them

Greenville Poorfarm, a.k.a.Montcalm County Poorhouse

julievanorder — 7 Sep 2007 9:34:19 GMT

Looking for information on the Greenville Poorfarm, a.k.a. Montcalm County Poorhouse on County Farm Rd/County Rd 506. Looking for William (Bill) Greenberg, who supposedly died there Sept. 1907. Any info greatly appreciated

Looking for death and burial information for Angelica Fonda-Crego

amidd67 — 30 Aug 2007 12:13:35 GMT

She may have died in Greenville, Montcalm, Michigan. She was there with her son-in-law and daugher, John and Lucy Conklin? during the 1870 Michigan Census, but not with them in the 1880 Michigan Census in the same place. She may have died between 1870 and 1880. Angelica's husband was Durlin Crego.

I am also looking for Angelica's daughter, Anna Crego-Whitbeck's death and burial information. She must have died after the 1880 Michigan Census, when she was living with her husband, Johnathan Whitbeck, in Beaver, Bay Co., Michigan. Also, where is Johnathan Whitbeck buried? He died in 12/15/1893 in Deerfield, Livingston, Michigan?

confirmation of burial places for George [1922] and Sarah Pulsipher [1894] Montcalm County, MI

Mike_Christiaens — 30 Aug 2007 2:18:03 GMT

I have the date of death for George W Pulsipher as 21 April 1922 in Day Township, Montcalm, MI, and his wife, Sarah, as 28 June 1894 McBride Township, Montcalm, MI. I suspect that they were both buried in the same cemetery in Montcalm County. Can someone confirm the actual burial information?

Any Info on John & Lydia Dosenbery

debdusenbury — 29 Aug 2007 11:13:01 GMT

I am new to geneology and I am looking for any info on :
John & Lydia Dosenbery. In 1880, they lived in Montcalm county, Pierson, Mi. They had 3 daughters and 1 son, Frank. Frank is my grandfather-in-law. I have some info on John, but none on Lydia after 1920. They both were residents of the Old Soldiers Home in Grand Rapids. I have no info on Franks sisters.

FLIEARMAN, Margaret, obituary

stevbob_1 — 31 Mar 2003 10:20:04 GMT

FLIEARMAN, Margaret Elizabeth, born Sept. 11, 1926, died Aug. 6, 2002, Pierson, Montcalm County, Michigan. Her maiden name was KITSON and her husband's name was Robert. I need the obituary to find her next of kin. Her grandfather was my great uncle, Elmer Covey. ANY help is really appreciated. Lynda

New to board looking for Bailey family in Ferris, Montcalm Co., Michigan

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 16 Nov 2006 12:14:52 GMT

Descendants of Richard Bailey III and Elizabeth Ann Rinehart

Richard moved to Montcalm Co., from 1820-1865

Information on Fuller and Leak families

cbf123 — 19 Aug 2007 2:41:12 GMT

Seeking any information on Lewis, Obadiah and Daniel Fuller as well as Ella May and Jesse Leak families. Still seeking any information on the old Fuller School that was on Fuller Rd. in Greenville.

Tax records Montcalm

Jcarp66 — 16 Aug 2007 6:21:33 GMT

A visit to the court house in Stanton revealed that tax records for the years prior to abt 1907 were destroyed in previous fires. Can anyone verify this information?

Florence ALBIN JAYNE

WHL44 — 8 Aug 2007 2:37:05 GMT

JAYNE, Florence Albin

Florence Albin Jayne , 93, a resident of Clark Retirement Community formerly of Greenville died on Saturday August 4, 2007 at St. Mary's Health Center in Grand Rapids. She was the daughter of Herman Shelby and Ora Getz Albin, and was born on December 30, 1913 near Mason, Michigan. After graduating as salutatorian from Charlotte High School, she worked at the Wilcox Gay Radio factory and as an optometrist's assistant. She married Rev. Dr. Harold Jayne, a United Methodist minister in 1941 and served with him as a full partner in his ministries in Okemos, Petoskey, Lansing, Ionia, Portage and Greenville. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Dr. Harold Arthur Jayne, sons Dr. Harold Albin Jayne MD and Ralph Jayne. Surviving are her daughters Margaret Williams of Brooklyn, NY, Mary (Garry) Stewart of Bow, NH, grandchildren Karl (Beth) Jayne, Vanessa Jayne, Ellis Williams, Natalie Jayne, Jacob Stewart and great grandson Kaden Jayne. Viewing and visitation will be at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville on Tuesday from 6-8 PM with a funeral service at 3 PM Wednesday August 8 from Greenville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Joy J. Moore officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. To honor how she lived her life, her family requests only that you do something for someone else in her memory. Messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/7/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

Kathryne Rose SHANE

WHL44 — 7 Aug 2007 4:50:47 GMT

SHANE, Kathryne Rose
Age 45
Of Stevensville, MI
Formerly of Greenville, MI

Passed away on Friday evening, August 3, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 8, at Kerley-Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI with Fr. Michael McMahon officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph, MI. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00, at the funeral home with the Rosary at 8:00. Memorial donations may be made to St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church for masses in memory of Kathryne. Friends may send the family a condolence message or sign the guest book on-line at www.starks-menchinger.com. Kathryne was born to Chester "Chet" and Mary (Schumacher) Moy on January 28, 1962, in Bad Axe, MI. She graduated Greenville Senior High School in 1980 and attended Alma College. On November 27, 1982, she married Thomas Shane in Bay City, MI. Kathryne was a homemaker that enjoyed home schooling her children. Kathryne's family was the most important thing to her and she enjoyed spending time with them. She was a member of the La Leche League and she enjoyed board games (Scrabble in particular), attending her church, and reading religious materials. Kathryne is survived by her husband, Tom of almost 25 years; children, Phillip (Anne) Shane of Kalamazoo, MI, and Joseph, Christopher, Rachel, David, and Michelle Shane all of Stevensville, MI; mother, Mary Jane Moy of Greenville, MI; sisters, Paula (Jim) Hurst of Greenville, Mary (Pat) Cadena of Greenville, and Carolyn Jones of Greenville; brothers, John (Karen) Moy of Greenville, and Kevin (Danielle) Moy of Greenville; brothers-in-law, Richard Shane of Hastings, Marion Shane of Kalamazoo, and Robert (Mary) Shane of Portage; sister-in-law, Ann Marie (Otto) Kreuzer of Kalamazoo; nephews, Andrew Hurst of Ada, MI, Ben and Danny Shane of Midland, MI, Michael Moy of Greenville, and Jason and Justin Moy of Greenville; and nieces, Sarah Peterson of Greenville, Katelyn-spelling Moy of Greenville, and Eyma Jones of Greenville. Kathryne was preceded in death by her father, Chet Moy in 2001; father-in-law, Robert Shane in 2006; and mother-in-law, Martha Shane in 1976.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/5/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

Ethel M. Johnson, Emma H. Johnson- born in Greenville City, MI

Pamella — 28 Aug 2001 10:19:36 GMT

Looking for living descendants of Ethel M. (born about 1908)& Emma H. Johnson(born @ 1913) - who were both born in Greenville City, Montcalm Co. MI. Their parents were Fred & Clara Johnson. Fred & Clara lived in Greenville City in the 1910 & 1920 Federal Census. Fred worked in the foundry there- as a mandelier in 1910 & as a molder in 1920. Fred was my Grandfather's brother & they both came from Denmark. There were 8 siblings- one died in Denmark- 6 sisters & brothers came with their Mother in 1892. Have family photo of 6 siblings- taken shortly after arrival in the states. Please make contact- urgently looking- would love to share pictures & get & share family info. God Bless! Pamella

LaDue/Abbott, Carson City, Montcalm, MI

momof4boyz1 — 25 May 2005 11:02:49 GMT

Looking for Samuel LaDue, b. 1848 in NY and moved to Michigan. Married Filora Mandana Abbott in 1873.
Parents are Abram and Barbara (Scott).

Nielsen

Robin Nielson — 18 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Great-Grandparents & Great-Uncle lived in Montcalm Co. Need their exact death dates, please. Any additional info. on Lars or Ane Nielsen would be helpful. Know they immigrated to US in 1882 but can not find their papers or anything on internet.

rentsman & Caswell,Snyder

joyswanson — 23 Jul 2007 3:13:29 GMT

looking for any conection to Felinda Jane Rentsmen(snyder Attwood) John Valentine Snyder. I belive they were married in the year 1889 or 1888. Also looking for caswell,connection to same people.this is my grand parents they had 12 kids begining with Agnes born 1900 and ending with my dad Herbert John Snyder 1922,they had a lenoard,william,john chris (who died in a fire) Agnes(LINDERMAN),Barbara(DeVIRES) Mary (Ziegenfuss)Five other babies died with the flu with in days of each other they are buried in the oakfield cemerty,Kent country. they lived in a stone house( witch my grand parents built them selfs)my grand father die in 1925 when my dad was 3 then Grandma married a man called Charlie Attwood. any help with either Rentsman or caswell snyder would be big help Thanks

Surnames: Johnson and Skinner

ShannonBradshaw45 — 6 Jul 2007 8:43:55 GMT

I am doing research on Peter(Peder) Johnson, Silas P Johnson 1858-1906 (wife Fredrikke (Fredrekki)1858-1923 and their son Leonard E Johnson 1890-1922. I found them in the Little Denmark cemetery. Does anyone have any other information on them?

Also, I have a lot of information, pictures, history, etc on Herbert F Skinner and wife Hazel Skinner (Cross) if anyone is interested. He was a farmer in Gowen/Greenville area.

WARD, Frederick A. died 7 May 2002

morozjune — 18 Jun 2007 5:47:48 GMT

I got this date from Social Security Death Index. His address was 49322 Coral, Montcalm, Michigan.
I'm looking for any information about this family.
On the 1930 census of Detroit his father was Richard 42 butcher, mother Florence 42, brother Douglas 23, William 21, Frederick 13, Phyllis 6, mother in law Eliza Boulton.
I am descended from the grandfather of Frederick who was born in England in 1840, his name was Richard Ward.
I have info before 1930.

Samuel Monroe b.1820 NY moved to MI in 1846

itsperk — 11 Jun 2007 11:38:26 GMT

I am seeking decendants of Samuel Monroe b.1820 NY, m.1841 NY to Martha. This couple moved from NY to Mount Clements, Montcalm Co., MI in 1846 and then in 1855 moved to Eureka, Montcalm Co., MI. They had 4 children.

Sincerely,
Denise Perkins Ready

Zimmerman???Anyone, Anyone?? Please help find in Montcalm County

Angel Sarafin — 5 Nov 2006 8:13:56 GMT

My grandfather was born in Greenville in Oct of 1917 to William and Clara (Martin) Zimmerman. His other siblings are Mirium, William Jr, Ruth and Robert. According to the 1920 census they lived in Pine Township. William died in 1920 so I have assumed that he is buried in Montcalm County, but I can not locate him or his son Robert who died between 1920 and 1930. If anyone can help locate this group, I am trying to get information on William and his parents.

Thanks,
Angel

Need obit for Lorenzo Brown

dv_lucier — 23 May 2007 2:53:45 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for an obituray or even a cemetery listing for Lorenzo Brown. Any and all help will be greatly appriciated. I found this on the Michigan Death Index:
Brown, Lorenzo
Date of death: 5-Nov-1871
Ledger Page: 94
Record Number: 67
Place of death: Maple Valley
County of Death: Montcalm
Sex: Male
Race: WHITE
Marital Status: Married
Age: 64 years 1 month 22 days
Cause of Death: INFLAMATION OF THE LIVER
Birthplace: BOSTON MASS
Occupation: PEDDLER
Father's Name: Brown, JAMES
Father's Residence: MAPLE VALLEY
Mother's Name: BROWN, NANCY
Mother's Residence: MAPLE VALLEY
Date of record: 2-Jul-1872

SAGE-CHAMBERLAIN

ssagefales — 26 Jun 2001 4:43:38 GMT

According to my great grand father's birth certificate he, Richard Sage, was born in Montcalm, Michigan on August 22 1976 in Fenwick. This record also shows that his mother, Charlotte Chamberlain was also born in Fenwick. She married a Thomas Sage. I can find no information, other than his birth certificate. Has anyone ever heard or know of these people. I'm really stuck.

Jensen

sbothwell74 — 11 May 2007 6:24:44 GMT

I am looking for info on Lars Peter Jensen married to Anna and had a daughter Elva, sons Elmer Arthur and Russel.

Clara B. DYER

WHL44 — 23 Apr 2007 2:48:25 GMT

DYER, Clara B.
Age 76
Of Kalamazoo
Formerly of Edmore, MI

Passed away on April 19, 2007 at her residence in Kalamazoo, MI, with her family by her side. She was born on June 19, 1930 in Stanton, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Batten) Christiansen. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John G. Dyer and brother, Alvin Christiansen. She is survived by her son, Thomas S. (Marsha Bentley) Dyer of Kalamazoo, MI; two grandchildren, Colt Dyer and Frederick Bentley; three sisters, Olga Withey of Blanchard, MI, Betty Clevenger of Stanton, MI and Doris (Bruce) Outman of Edmore, MI; one brother, Melvin (Patricia) Christiansen of Livonia, MI; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the Stebbins-McCullough Chapel in Edmore, MI, with Rev. Dr. Esther Barton, officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in McBride Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Clara to Kalamazoo Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/20/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

Charles WALPORT

pfturner — 26 Nov 2004 6:18:53 GMT

Looking for information such as birth, death, parents and siblings for Charles Stuart WALPORT. Charles WALPORT was married to Marion Lavanche GUILD on 29 September 1875. Marion L. GUILD was born 17 May 1848 in Grand Rapids, MI. Charles and Marion had the following children:
Elizabeth Marion WALPORT, born 16 April 1877 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Annabell Irene WALPORT, born 31 December 1879 in Greenville, Montcalm County, MI.
Thank you for any assistance.

Greenville Mi. Surnames

Penny — 18 Aug 2003 3:33:49 GMT

Looking for information on the following people from the Greenville Mi. area.

Francis J. McGettigan b.ca. 1917 and wife
Vivian E. McFarland b. January 08, 1917

Joseph McGettigan and wife Anna Brown

Charles Johnson and wife May Snyder

Alfred Evans b.April 22, 1833 and wife Louisa Jones

Frances Artemisha Ford
Margaret Tapely
Hollis A. Evans
Eva Johnson b. 1893
Max Wardlow b. ca. 1920

Any help offered, will be greeted with special Thanks
Penny

MULL

toniie — 12 Mar 2007 5:36:36 GMT

Looking for any info. for Edward MULL, born June of 1854, possibly in Montcalm (Crystal), MI

Does anyone have access to early church records that could possibly confirm a possible baptism or such?

Please email at: ladifalcon@hotmail.com

Welty obits, Pierson

terrycampbell53 — 4 Apr 2007 1:37:52 GMT

Can any one tell me the best place to look for obits in a local paper for Kenneth E. Welty, d. 15 Nov. 2004 and his wife, Helen M. Welty, d. 9 March 2002, both died in Pierson. Thank you for your help.
Terry Campbell

Family Holm,Ferris Center Cemetery,Ferris Twp

vge57 — 20 Mar 2007 8:33:19 GMT

I just found the family buried at this cemetery.
Can somebody help me to look if there are any tombstone
left.and if so - send me a photo.
Lars Peter Holm father buried 1909
Elmina Helen wife buried 1931
Alfred H son buried 1904
Charles A son buried 1953.

Sidney Twp, Letter from Sitting Bull to Ira Fults

JM4kids1 — 3 Mar 2005 12:20:16 GMT

Ira Fults lived with his son Andrew Fults at the time of the 1880 census in Riley, St Clair Co, MI. by 1920 Andrew lived in Sidney, Montcalm Co, MI. There was a letter that Sitting Bull wrote to Ira Fults in reply to a letter Ira wrote Sitting Bull as to why he murdered his brother David and family in the Minnisota Massacre of 1846. Sitting Bull said that he "came to David's house and wanted something to eat, that he could not feed so many, and they took him out by the road in front of the house and killed him" (and his wife and daughter). I am wondering what happened to this letter? If it still exists I think it should be in a museum.

Jacob and Sophia Peterson

M_Piske — 27 Dec 2005 8:47:07 GMT

Would like to find more about this Danish couple. Residing in Fairplains twp.Montcalm Co. Mi.1870 . Jacob died in 1884 Sophia died 1908. Sophia married after 1894 census to ??? Who did she marry? Both buried in Fairplains Cem. Are there any records of burial??Would like to find death certificate for Sophia but need her married name Thanks Mark A Piske

Electa(Hugg)Lipscomb

AnnMcCormick35 — 6 Mar 2007 6:19:25 GMT

Looking for any information on my great great great grandma
Electa(Hugg)Lipscomb b.July 19,1840 in Cincinnati,Ohio to parents unknown names.Not sure if her parents moved to the Michigan area of Montcalm while she was young or if Electa and husband C.Lipscomb moved there from Ohio?
I did locate them in the 1870 census for Montcalm. Not sure if the Hugg and or Lipscomb families were in Michigan for the 1850,1860 census?
Any marriage records available to see if any Hugg or Lipscomb were married in this state?
Appreciate any help on these family lines.
Thanks Ann

switzer

rcianek — 29 Dec 2006 10:46:49 GMT

am looking for Donald and or Elizabeth "Lizzie" Switzer,, they are both buried in same cemetery in Montcalm Co.,, can't find them,,,they are brother and sister,, parents are Charles and Georgia Switzer,,

Pierson MI

lyndavanos — 4 Mar 2007 12:08:51 GMT

I am researching the Pierson family for a friend. I have been told that Pierson was named after them. I do find her family in the area but did some help.

Any info on the history of Pierson and or the Pierson family contact me at lyndavanos@hotmail.com

SMITH, HARRINGTON, ROUSH, LEWALLEN, BAIRD, PERRINGTON,and new parents for Lydia PARKER

gleasonclan — 19 Feb 2007 5:46:52 GMT

In January I posted info about the surnames BAIRD, FARLAND, PARKER, and KING. Here is an update with more surnames. Mary BAIRD remarried to Charles SMITH, and lived in Ionia County in 1880. Sarah FARLAND was Mary's mother. Mary had a daughter, Sarah BAIR(D) who married, possibly L. Lewallen in 1893,and by 1910 is married to Loren ROUSH.
I can't find any record of Lydia PARKER living with the parents Charles and Lydia (PERRINGTON) that are on her marriage information. But I find her at 2 yrs. with her brothers Richard and William, parents are Charles PARKER from Canada, and Cyntha HARRINGTON PARKER in 1880. Charles is living with Lydia and David BAIRD in 1900, and in 1910, Lydia's brother Richard is living with her, and she named one of her sons William. If anyone has any information about these families, I would so appreciate hearing from you. Thanks in advance...

Obits: Smith Corbin Nichols & Julia Walker

Carol_Tilson — 14 Feb 2007 2:39:36 GMT

From "Belding Banner News" [Belding, Ionia Co., MI], 13 Jul 1939, p.p. 1, 4:

DEATH COMES TO AGED RESIDENT AT FARM HOME

Only Illness in Lifetime Is Fatal to Well Known Pioneer Man

Smith Nichols, age 90, long time local resident and pioneer of Ionia county, died Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at his farm home north and east of this city. He had been ill for nine weeks. Mr. Nichols had never before suffered an illness and had never, before the illness that took his life, required the services of a physician.

Born in New York State January 9, 1849, Smith was one of the nine children of Trowbridge and Rhoda Nichols. At the age of 10 he came to Michigan with his parents and settled on a farm near the Ionia-Montcalm county line.

On December 8, 1875, he was united in marriage to Julia Walker of Orleans, who has been his faithful companion in their 63 years of married life and who survives him. Two children were born to them, a daughter, Ola, who later became Mrs. Peter Martin, and a son, Ross, who died in 1898 at the age of 19. The couple also had an adopted son, Willis, at present a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, and who because of illness was unable to attend the funeral.

For 63 years the couple have resided on the same farm to which they went immediately following their marriage.

Mr. Nichols was a man who cared little for things outside his home, and the woods and fields which he loved. Wise was he in the lore of the out-of-doors and the youthful trapper and hunter asking advice from his elders was usually admonished to "ask Smith Nichols." Early in his life he learned the stone masons trade and built the foundation for many of the older houses in town. The monument which marks his grave was chiseled by his own hand from a hugh [sic] field stone shortly after the death of their son Ross. Last summer, at the advanced aged of 89, he made the markers for his own grave and that of his wife.

Besides the widow, the daughter and the adopted son, Mr. Nichols is survived by a brother, Cary, of Ionia, 4 grand-children, 5 great-grand-children and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the Fales Funeral Home with Rev. H. S. Ellis officiating. Burial was in the family lot in the old cemetery in the southeast part of the city. Six nephews, Roy Nichols of Grand Rapids, Myrn Nichols of Ionia, Ernest Leach of Orleans, Clement Dexter of Chicago, Pete Timmers of Fremont and Austin Dexter of this city, acted as pall bearers.
_____________________

rom "Belding Banner News" [Belding, Ionia Co, MI], 14 Dec 1944:

GRIM REAPER SUMMONS RESIDENT

Mrs. Julia Nichols passed away very suddenly Monday morning at her home, 820 James St. She spent the day and had dinner on Sunday with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Vern LaDow, and was taken ill that afternoon with an attack of acute indigestion which resulted in her death.

With her husband, the late Smith Nichols, she spent her entire married life at their farm home north-east of the city, moving to her town residence about three years ago. She would have been 88 years old today. Her only child is Mrs. LaDow and she leaves four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today at Fales funeral home with burial in the old Belding cemetery. Rev. Clyde Flewelling will officiate at the service.
____________________

Joseph & Sarah WILSON/William & Mary TOW families

FranceCope — 28 Jan 2007 6:07:51 GMT

I have located the WILSON and TOW families in Evergreen, Montcalm County in the 1910 census. However, both families cannot be found in the 1920 census. I believe Joseph and Sarah Wilson as well as William Tow died around this time. Is there a death index I can access or can someone look up these names. I am unfamiliar with resources or genealogy groups available in the Montcalm area. Any help will be appreciated.
Frances Cope, California

Mary Jane Eavey & David Baird marriage 1862

prohwer — 11 Sep 2006 11:48:43 GMT

I am searching for information on the marriage of Mary Jane Eavey b Feb 1839 and David Baird b Jan 1839, They were married abt 1862 per the census.

Mary Jane Eavey and her parents Christopher & Harriet (Cooper) Eavey were living in Montcalm County after 1860. She married David Baird and their first child was born Mar 1865 in Mason Co..

I am hoping that someone can help me find the marriage information.

Thanks for any help that you can give to me.

Pat from Kansas