Wayne - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Warren M. Duncan... Mayor of Rouge River, later in trouble with law...

JulsGo — 17 Jul 2008 4:27:13 GMT

Hello. I am trying to find information on Warren M. Duncan... he was married to Margaret Hawkins.

Supposedly he died in Aug 1965 but can not confirm that... I am looking for an obituary for him so I can have additional information...

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks for your time and help!

Juls

Families in the Downriver Area, Burbo, LaBelle, Roberts

lajerry — 10 Jul 2005 4:50:17 GMT

Researching the surnames listed, any help would be appreciated.

James Columbus Riopelle

SIrwin0125 — 4 Jul 2001 11:45:45 GMT

James Columbus Riopelle was my great grandfather born September 18,1851 in Ecourse Michigan. I am interested in tracing back the Riopelle line. Thank YOu

Pilette

thajdo — 7 Nov 2007 3:57:19 GMT

Alfred or Fred J Pilette (born about 1867
possibly in Tecumseh, essex county, Canada) arriving in US about 1880 ?. Lived in the wayne
county area. He married an Amanda Moisan (b abt 1867 in Quebec) They married
when they were 20 (so about 1887) and had a Thomas Gideon Pilette. They were
both french canadian. He was a stationary engineer working for a fuel supply
company according to the 1930 census. His parents Janvier Pilette and Julienne Desmarais. We have been told that the Pilette's were one of the original familes in Detroit and that Alfred's grandfather or
great-grandfather married a Chippewa Indian. I haven't been able to find anything
after Janvier. And am also having trouble with the birth dates for Thomas Pilette. He could have been born in Michigan or Canada. I know his children were born in wayne county michigan. He married a Helen Bernadine Husted (from New Jersey)and also had a son named Thomas Gideon Pilette (born Dec 30 1922 and died in 1971) daughters Anntoinette(b?d?) and Joan (b 1921 d 1992) and a living son.Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Tammy
(I had posted this to another link but have found more information since that posting)

Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit

krace7770 — 19 Jun 2003 4:03:51 GMT

Is Woodmere Cemetery, safe to visit? My Schlacht family is buried there..no has been there in 15yrs because of the rumor that gangs hang out in there or the surrounding area.

Katie

ewald ewalt hewelt

osterhout9 — 28 Jun 2003 8:59:41 GMT

Looking for descendants of John Ewald & Matilda Hoga lived at 902 chene , Stefanowski ,Wiscal possible names .Thanks Ann ( Grandma cousins )

Southwest Detroit - Schmitz Street

Amy_Bruhn — 2 Aug 2008 6:33:34 GMT

I know many of the streets in southwest Detroit were renamed around 1920. Does anyone know what Schmitz street was renamed to? I know the house numbers changed, too. I'm trying to determine the approximate current day location of 40 Schmitz. Thanks in advance for any help.

Detroit, Michigan area Ostrowskis and related families project

genealchemist — 14 Jun 2008 7:49:56 GMT

Hello,

I've posted the result of work on Ostrowski families and related individuals that were in the Detroit, Michigan area. This information is based on the Detroit city directories, US census records, and Michigan vital records on FamilySearchLabs.

A good page to start is in the name index, but everything is linkable:
http://www.dealraider.com/gene/detroitostrowskis/names16.htm...

If you had any Detroit-area Ostrowskis, please take a look and see if you link in or know any more information on these families. Please send me an email here or through the site with any information updates you have. If you have any information that would prove that some of these people are duplicates of each other, I'd be grateful.

I did this work because I'm trying to find the ancestral village of my ancestor Vincent Ostrowski (1860-1939). By surveying all the Ostrowskis in the area, I hoped to link together with some other families who may be easier to trace the ancestral village. After all this effort, I have not been able to accomplish that yet, but the work is hopefully useful to everyone else.

Thank You!

p.s. I'm primarily looking for my ancestral village in Poland (West Prussia) of Vincent Ostrowski (b 1860 - d 1939, married to Julia Radzikowska). After a lot of work, my best hint is still the Hamburg Passenger List that gives a town that looks like Kl. Conja, but I have not found a matching record yet on any towns. If you have any information, please contact me, I also have a big reward for anyone that prove the original village! :)

Fitzgibbon, Major Thomas C.

SteveSchreiter — 18 Aug 2008 3:21:54 GMT

Captain, later Major Fitzgibbon was with the 14th Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He died at his home in Detroit on June 5, 1865 of wounds suffered while with Gen. Sheman Fitzgibbon was editor of "The Detroit Guardian" a weekly that published during 1860. 1860 census places him in Detroit, as an editor with wife Sarah and son Charles.
Civil War records list Major Fitzgibbon favorably many times. His ceremonial sword was recently found and is now in the hands of a civil war collector
We have not been able to locate his burial site, nor locate information on his whereabouts prior to 1860.
Any information would be appreciated.

12-2-1969 Male Detroit, Mich ISO birth family

jgalpin48428 — 19 Aug 2008 2:08:54 GMT

Born 12-2-1969 at Wm. Booth Hospital. Male
Birth Name: Michael Jonathan W_____.
Adopted Last Name: Dennis
Michigan Child Aid Society, Port Huron, Michigan
Adoption finalized in Sanilac County, Michigan
I can be reached at Booth Baby Adoption Registry at Yahoo Groups.com or jgalpin48428@yahoo.com or reply to this post.
Posted for Mike jg

ob lookup Detroit 1970

canwoodsasksouthcemetery — 17 Aug 2008 5:03:17 GMT

Hazel Baxter dod-Feb. 1970 Would very much appreciate a lookup. Thankyou

sylvia torey,louis misiewicz

eva_whalen — 25 Jun 2001 1:33:12 GMT

searching for marriage record for sylvia torey and louis misiewicz in detroit michigan around 1938,1939. in wayne county,michigan

Anyone interested in Det folks that wed in Canada?

Colleen — 10 Oct 2003 4:12:44 GMT

It had occurred to me, that I might not check Canada if I had 2 folks known as born and living in Detroit. I had begun posting these marriages, in case anyone might be looking for this information. But, possibly this is not wanted on this list.

So, I am asking if I should continue to post these folks who went across the border or does everyone automatically check Ontario for their missing Detroit folks?

Thanks for a response.

Ancestors of Ray's and Jarretts

Barbara Ray Newbold — 28 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any descendants of Sarah Ellen Jarrett
and her husband William Ross Ray Jr.
Their children were:Donald Edward,Gertrude,Leslie Rude(Det),
Ross Wendell,Floyd Ellis,Earl Emmett,Alva Lee,and Rupert Pearl.
Sarah and her children moved to Detroit in the early 1920's.
Any information on their descendants would be appreciated.

MAYOR JOHN W. SMITH

sowhatifidid21 — 28 Oct 2004 1:18:17 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR DEATH INFO ON JOHN W. SMITH, FORMER MAYOR OF DETROIT. HE DIED IN 6/1942. NEED TO KNOW HIS WIFE'S NAME.

Thomas Logan

kathy4836 — 16 Aug 2008 1:35:22 GMT

My Gr-grandmother, Mary (Logan)Bourdess, died in Cambria County, Pennsylvania in 1937. In her obituary, it says that she was survived by a three brothers and a sister. One of the brothers - Thomas, as listed as living in Detroit Michican. I would be glad to share what I have at this point with any other Logan researchers. Thomas was probably born in Scotland around the mid 1850's to mid 1860's.

Researching roots - Herrmann, Wolff

Eric Herrmann — 10 Jul 2005 4:56:37 GMT

Looking for info on ancestors from Wayne County

Louis Charles Boudreau married at St. Anne's Parish, Detroit, Michigan

MaryBoudreau51 — 12 Aug 2008 10:19:26 GMT

We are looking for the descendants of Louis Charles Boudreau, born 10 Feb 1805, in Pierriefonds (near Montreal), to Louis Michel Boudreau and Marie Josephte (Josette) Nau (Naud,No,Neau,Nault). He married Felicite Caroline McKroskery, on 12 Jan 1848, in St. Anne Parish, Detroit, Michigan. His brother Alexandre married Victoria Gagnier on 23 Apr 1855, at St. Anne Parish, also.

Louis Charles siblings:
Marie Melanie, b. 1803, Deschambault
Marie Joseph, b. 1806, "
Marie Louise, b. 1808, "
Joseph Isaie, b. 1810, "
Joseph Isaie, b. 1812, " (not a repeat)
Louis Jerome, b. 1815
Frederick I., b. 1818
Alexandre, b. 28 Oct 1820, Pierrefonds (near Montreal
Alphonse, b. 1823, Montreal
Pierre Celestin, b. 1826, Montreal

We have been able to trace these children of Louis and Josephe: Alexandre, Alphonse, Frederick, Louis Charles and Celestin. We know by marriage records that Alexandre and Louis Charles settled in Detroit; while Alphonse and Celestin settled in the St. Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois area. We are still searching for Louis Jerome.

We would appreciate help in filling in our Boudreau history.

Mary

Kempton - Leonard obit

willmath — 9 Aug 2008 1:55:42 GMT

Ada M. Kempton Leonard b. 1879 died 1955 Detroit and buried from Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic church. If anyone can find a copy of the obituary please let me know and thanks.

Alexandre Boudreau married in Detroit, Michigan

MaryBoudreau51 — 12 Aug 2008 7:47:39 GMT

We are looking for the descendants of Alexandre Boudreau, born 28 Oct 1820, in Pierriefonds (near Montreal), to Louis Michel Boudreau and Marie Josephte (Josette) Nau (Naud,No,Neau,Nault). He married Victoria Gagnier, on 23 April 1855, in St. Anne Parish, Detroit, Michigan.

Alexandre's siblings:
Marie Melanie, b. 1803, Deschambault
Louis Charles, b. 1805, "
Marie Joseph, b. 1806, "
Marie Louise, b. 1808, "
Joseph Isaie, b. 1810, "
Joseph Isaie, b. 1812, " (not a repeat)
Louis Jerome, b. 1815
Frederick I., b. 1818
Alphonse, b. 1823, Montreal
Pierre Celestin, b. 1826, Montreal

We have been able to trace these children of Louis and Josephe: Alexandre, Alphonse, Frederick, Louis Charles and Celestin. We know by marriage records that Alexandre and Louis Charles settled in Detroit; while Alphonse and Celestin settled in the St. Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois area. We are still searching for Louis Jerome.

We would appreciate help in filling in our Boudreau history.

Mary

Marich family

Richard LeMaster — 1 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for John and Charlotte Marich who lived at
one time at 31264N.Campbell Rd MADISON hTS,Wayne County ,Mich
We are cousins. Pleaese contact

Richard LeMaster
315 E.10th
Wellington, Kansas 67152

SURNAME MICHELS

Sue Michels — 8 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for Michels in the Wayne County (Redford) area. Chester Michels lived in Redford in the later part of the 19th Century.

Wedtke

sprattkid — 12 Aug 2008 7:49:02 GMT

Just an update of inquiry sent in 2006 with no response. Researching for death date of a Jessie Bristow Wedtke. She married & divorced Otto Wedtke. Remarried? One daughter Dorothy Wedtke-married name unknown. Last found in 1934 Detroit Directory-Lived at 211 Winona av-Highland Park. Otto remarried Roxie A.?. Looking for any possible descendants. Any clues welcome. Vicki

Ernest Cadotte

Rose — 17 Sep 2004 12:12:44 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Ernest (Ernie) Cadotte of Detroit who married Florence Belair in 1924. They never had any children and Ernie owned properties in Detroit. Florence died in 1968 and Ernie remarried a woman named Rita. He had at least one brother who had many children. Any info would be appreciated.

Detroit Search, Kuczynski, Konke, Herta, Dickson, Harper, Putzig

Penny Mertz Howley — 10 Jul 2005 5:11:57 GMT

Searching for descendants of above surnames all resided in Wayne County from 1870's.

family of CARSON m. RENNIE then HART

ldodds21 — 8 Aug 2008 3:25:40 GMT

looking for descendants of Gertrude CARSON b. 1888 m. 1916 to Stanley RENNIE b. 1888 then married Harry HART b.1882 married 1924. events occurred in Detroit. looking for children, death dates etc.

TRY TO LOCATE GRAVE MARY LAMIELLE BARBARET

DBarbret1 — 7 Aug 2008 6:53:23 GMT

Trying to find out what happened to My great great Grandmother Mary Barberet. Her husband and all other relatives are buried at the Grotto, Mt Olivet or Mt Elliot and all burial where out of the Grotto. Nothing on her. 40 year old deed correction has her dieing 1890 nothing else. They had a farm in Grosse Point Twp any Ideas I have checked all records for wayne and Michigan nothing. Not on any census with Her children. DEAD END

Ulysse Vigneux

douellette2008 — 12 Mar 2008 5:04:23 GMT

Looking for info on this man or his family. Was born in Ontario Canada to Joseph Vigneux and Olive Drouillard. Grew up on 3rd concession Anderdon Township. Ulysse was vetran of WW1 with canadian army.Ulysse died in the Detroit area from a car accidenton October 5, 1954. Living Grosse Ile, Michiganwith wife Florence. Am interested in a photo of Ulysse, one in umiform would be much appreciated, Donna.

Ruhlman, Sanner, Bringard, Motter (or Metter or Mutter)

cfitzg51 — 7 Aug 2008 1:48:31 GMT

Anyone with ties to these families that lived in and around the Detroit area, please contact me at cfitzg51@aol.com.
Lorenz Ruhlman, Stephan & Louise Sanner, Sebastian Bringard. Thanks

Air Force uniform of Wayne Co. English

kmenglish2 — 6 Aug 2008 12:25:52 GMT

Odd post, I apologize. Seeking leads on U.S. Air Force dress uniform worn by John W. English, now deceased, formerly of Riverview, Michigan. Served in Vietnam. Uniform last seen at rummage sale in Trenton, Michigan (sold unbeknownst to us) in 1989 or 1990. Heartbroken over its loss. This English branch traces lineage back to Franklin County, VA; settled in Wayne Co., MI in the 1920s. Thank you.

Martin and Minnie Cloyd of Wayne County Michigan

LeeDickson62 — 6 Aug 2008 1:32:18 GMT

Hello all, I am looking for info on Martin V and Minnie (nee Cooper) Cloyd I am looking for a researcher that has info on this family, I have all the census info, I am trying to make a link for a brick wall that I have on my Great Grand mother Minnie's sister Mollie. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Lee Dickson
dixie0830@yahoo.com

Welch Family

labice — 6 Aug 2008 1:33:56 GMT

Looking for ancestry who lived at 1410 Springwells Avenue,
Wayne County, Detroit, MI. OLiver Welch, father; Edith Welch, Mother; Oliver Hayden Welch, son born 11-28-1924, who is my natural father who was estraged from my family after my birth. The Oliver Welch family had eight children, including Oliver Hayden, Lawrence or Larry, Esther, a set of twins and a sister did not live to adulthood. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Leonard A. Bedell aka Welch.

1930 Census Lookup - Peter J. Roulo

BarbraFowler — 5 Aug 2008 2:32:30 GMT

Would someone please lookup this census. He had married a Della and I was wondering if she is listed. All information would be very helpful. Thank you. Sincerely, Barbara Fowler

Catharine Rockert; Seeking Death Information

NealWRobertson — 4 Aug 2008 9:22:37 GMT

I am looking for a death date and any obituary information if possible for Catharine "Kate" Rockert in Detroit, Michigan. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio in October of 1863 to Morris and Anna Rockert. She was listed on the 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses in Detroit. She was always single and supposedly she never married. If someone could please help me with a death date I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.

Seeking Alexander Calleja

lyndapaulsen1 — 4 Aug 2008 9:04:16 GMT

Looking for any information on an Alexander (or Robert)Calleja born in March 1936 (Detroit). His profession was described as a "collector" during the 1960's. Mother's name was Rose (Taylor) Calleja.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Det. Street and Number Changes Online

MIPolonia — 4 Aug 2008 8:48:29 GMT

Steve Morse's site supports webpages for street and addresses changes in the US.
http://stevemorse.org/census/changes.html

The Detroit material can be found here:
http://stevemorse.org/census/changes/DetroitChanges0.htm

obit lookup in Southgate

queenrainell — 4 Aug 2008 7:02:32 GMT

I'm looking for information on my grandmother Anna L. (Baker) Fogleman married to Charles A. Fogleman. I think she did in the mid to late 1930's. I believe she is buried in a Southgate Cemetery, which one I'm not sure. Thanks for any help.

Head and Moore

spindelpalm — 3 Aug 2008 1:57:42 GMT

I am looking for any leads for Floyd E. Head and Mildred M. Moore (Head) in the Detroit area. I have a picture of them and son, Darrell Head; which I believe was taken at Belle Isle. Son looks to be about 5 years old, which would mean the picture was taken about 1942 or so. Any relation out there?

Barberet and Lamielle

DBarbret1 — 1 Aug 2008 7:27:33 GMT

Trying to find out what has happened to Marie Lamielle Barberet, Barbaret, Barbary born March 23 1808 in France died aprox March 2 1890 know one knows where I am guessing Wayne county. I am not sure of the accuracy of the Death record. She has been missing since Her husbands John Baptiste Barbaret death in 1874. He is buried at the grotto cemetery with his son Joseph she is not. I cannot find her grave anywhere or a record of her anywhere. Also looking for Edward Barbaret JR. died 7-20-1891 at 15 years old same thing no grave site. The Barbarets have 7 graves at the grotto and only 2 people buried in them. They had a farm at Whittier and Kelly

Calling any Goniwicha's

Amber Pittman — 20 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

This name belongs to my father's family and they are from the Detroit area. He was born around 1950 and had a few brothers and sisters. One of his sisters, Jenna (I believe) passed away in the late 1970's.
If anyone has any information on this family or this name it would be greatly appreciated.

Rector E. Bartoszrurcz - Catholic Church in 1914

lindakolinski — 23 Jun 2008 9:41:36 GMT

Does anyone know what catholic church this pastor served in?
The year was 1914.

Thankyou.

Linda

MICEK, Peter - Galicia to Detroit, Michigan

coochiebear — 31 Jul 2008 2:53:06 GMT

Peter MICEK arrived in the US in July 1880 from Galicia with his wife Mary and five children, John, Catherine, Anna, Stanislaus and Albert. The family immediately went to Detroit, Michigan where Peter & Mary then had Thomas Frank, Mary Magdalena, Rose and possibly more children. Peter MICEK is my great-great grandfather.

I am trying to find the parents/siblings of Peter, his wife Mary’s maiden name, and also where they came from in Poland. Here is what I do know:

Peter MICEK (b. abt 1842 Poland, d.1924, Detroit)
Mary (WRONA?) MICEK (b. abt 1847 Poland, d. 1936, Detroit)
1 - John MICEK (b. abt 1867 Poland, died 1923, Detroit
*married Magdelena BARAN – children Clara, Dorothy,
Joseph John, Blanche, Bridget
2 - Catherine MICEK (b. 4 Nov 1869 Poland, d 1941 Detroit
*married John PRZEBIENDA - child Mary
*married Greg PAWLISKO - no children
3 - Anna MICEK (b. abt 1872 Poland)
*possibly married Frank SZALKOWSKI/SATKOWSKY(??)in
Detroit and died before 1910 – possible child John
4. Stanislaus MICEK (b. abt 1877 Poland, d 1910 Detroit),
appears to have changed his name to Stephen, and
*married Rose SCHROEDER – children Leo and Stanley
5. Albert MICEK (b. Apr 1880 – Poland) - no other info
6. Thomas F. MICEK (b. 1882 Detroit)
*married Pauline URBAN – no children
7. Mary Magdelena MICEK (b.1884 Detroit, d 1949)
*married Louis KORYCKI
8. Rozalia MICEK (b. 1895 Detroit, d. 1975)
*married Frank GURKA

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

-- Susan Micek

Anna W Chrzanowski

krisrigg — 31 Jul 2008 6:51:48 GMT

I'm looking for information on a woman from Michigan. She is listed as Mrs. David Prevo (Anna W. Chrzanowski) she died on 10/29/1946, Detroit, Michigan. I'm looking for an obit on her but I don't have full access here in ancestry.com! I'm also looking for anyone who is related to this woman on her side of the family.

Walter Herman Setzke / Stella Veronica Bombacz

Cecilia (Setzke) Morgan — 5 Jul 2004 3:47:53 GMT

Walter Herman Setzke and Stella Veronica Bombacz Married about 1920 in Wayne County, Michigan.

Walter is the son of Heinrich William Setzke and Augusta Neitzel (Widow of Ulrick Joseph Neitzel) of Lauenberg, Germany, Prussa. Arrived in USA thru Baltimore (?) about 1886.

Seeking information relating to Family Lines

Thank you!

1949-1951 Dearborn High School Yearbook Picture

Marianne Hale — 27 Jul 2008 2:04:10 GMT

Hello Wayne County,
I am hoping to find a photo in one of the Dearborn High School Yearbooks (1949-1951). Is there anyone out there that can do this for me? I would be happy to reimburse for time and a copy of the picture. I've e-mailed the Dearborn Historical Society, who I believe has the yearbooks, but received no response yet. Is there anybody in the Dearborn area that can help me with this? I need it for a special birthday surprise in August. Thanks for any help. Marianne in CA

Hosmer Ancesters

Barbara Silva — 29 Nov 2004 12:50:08 GMT

Hi, I am looking for ancesters of Albert Hosmer. He was born in New Boston, Michigan on April 23, 1839. He died in Janesville Iowa On May 30, 1929. His parents are Artemas Hosmer and Mary Dunn. they were married in 1819 in Wayne Michigan. I am descended from them and have more information. However I cannot get back any further. Please let me know if wnyone has any information on this family. Barbara Silva

Debutante Ball Announcement

jaw1369 — 30 Jul 2008 2:02:50 GMT

From Sunday, Nov. 24, 1963 - The Detroit News - page 9-E

Alliance to Honor 16 Debs

The 12th annual Debutantes' Ball sponsored by the Polish Women's Alliance of America, District Five, will be held Friday evening at the Statler Hilton Hotel.

The 16 debs include; Geraldine M. Baldgo, daughter of the Walter Baldygas, of Belvidere avenue; Marie Bernacki, daughter of the Stanley Bernackis, of Ryan road; Kathleen A. Budziszewski, daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. Norman Budziszewski, of Patton avenue; Marlene Felker, daughter of the Bruno Felkers, of Montrose avenue; and Geraldine Ann Gabryelski, daughter of the Roman Gabryelskis, of Dodge avenue.

Also being presented are Joan Estelle Goszczynski, daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. Edwin W. Goszczynski, of Dearborn Heights; Jacqueline Mary Kinn, daughter of the Leonard J. Kinns, of Hasse avenue; Maria Michaelene Kostecke, daughter of the Walter Kosteckes, of Shields avenue; Marcia Jean Little, daughter of theCharles Little, of Moran street; and Cynthia Ann Matyniak, daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matyniak, of North Campbell avenue.

Other debs are: Geraldine Stephanie Napiorkowski, daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. Frank Napiorkowski, of Madison Heights; Vickie Lynn Olesko, daughter of the Edward Oleskos, of Dearborn; Sandra Ann Olzark, daughter of the Ralph R. Olzarks, of Harvard road; Maxine Jean Sage, daughter of Mrs. Roman S. Sage, of Dearborn, and the late Mr. Sage; Marcella Mary Widak, daughter of the Joseph Widaks, of Spencer avenue; and Madeline Carol Ann Zyla, daughter of the John S. Zylas, of Ternes avenue.

Alexander Boudreau, b. in Québec, possible son of Louis-Michel Boudreau & Marie-Josèphe Nault

brenhebert — 28 Jul 2008 7:16:54 GMT

While helping a Boudreau cousin try to find her family, we connected her Alphonse BOUDREAU and his brother Celestin through baptismal records to Louis-Michel BOUDREAU and Marie-Josephe NAULT.

With further baptismal records, I've been able to build this family:

LOUIS-MICHEL BOUDREAU (s/o ISAÏE & MARIE-JOSÈPHE GERMAIN-BELISLE) was born 29 Sep 1782 in Deschambault, Québec, Canada, and died 01 Apr 1847 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He married MARIE-JOSÈPHE NAULT 09 Jan 1804 in Deschambault, Québec, Canada, daughter of PAUL NAULT and MARIE-JOSÈPHE JEAN-DENIS. She was born 26 Jan 1784 in Deschambault, Québec, Canada, and died 20 Sep 1843 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Children of LOUIS-MICHEL BOUDREAU and MARIE-JOSÈPHE NAULT are:
i. MARIE-MELANIE BOUDREAU, b. 25 Sep 1803, Deschambault, Québec, Canada; d. 13 May 1818, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
ii. LOUIS-CHARLES BOUDREAU, b. 10 Feb 1805, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
iii. MARIE-JOSÈPHE BOUDREAU, b. 12 Nov 1806, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
iv. MARIE-LOUISE BOUDREAU, b. 14 Dec 1808, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
v. JOSEPH-ISAÏE BOUDREAU, b. 07 Nov 1810, Deschambault, Québec, Canada; d. 29 Jul 1812, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
vi. JOSEPH-ISAÏE BOUDREAU, b. 04 Dec 1812, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
vii. LOUIS-JÉRÔME BOUDREAU, b. 02 Sep 1815, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
viii. FREDERICK ISAMBERT BOUDREAU, b. 17 Jan 1818, Deschambault, Québec, Canada.
ix. ALPHONSE BOUDREAU, b. 08 Nov 1823, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
x. PIERRE-CELESTIN BOUDREAU, b. 08 Jul 1826, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

In the IGI there is an Alexander Boudreau listed, supposedly born 1 Oct 1812 in Montréal to "Louis Boudreau" and "Josette Nau". Considering they had a child born in December 1812 in Deschambault, there is no way that they could have had a child named Alexandre born 1 Oct 1812 in Montréal. In fact, I've not been able to find any baptismal record for an Alexandre born to this couple. But, he could have been born in 1811, 1813, 1814, 1816, 1818, 1819, 1820, 1821 or 1822 if the "1 Oct" was correct, and he was fibbing about his age.

Also according to the IGI this Alexander Boudeau married a Victoria Gagnier in 1855 (no place given).

In the 1850 Census, Allegheny Twp, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, there are two Boudreau gentlemen who were born in Canada and list "cooper" as their occumpation. The older one was 30-year-old Frederick (believed to be Frederick Isambert Boudreau), and the second one was 28-year-old Alexander.

Also in Allegheny Twp in that Census there is listed a 4-year-old "Lewis BUDROW" in the home of William & Agness KERR, the future in-laws of Frederick Isambert BOUDREAU (he married their daughter Elizabeth). Little Lewis BOUDREAU was born in Pennsylvania.

In the 1860 Census, Ward 6 of Detroit, Michigan, there is listed:
Alec Budro 36 year old male born in Canada occupation: Cooper
Victor Budro 34 year old female born in Michigan
Louis Budro 15 year old male born in Pennsylvania

I can find neither Alexandre nor Louis in the 1870 Census.
Does anyone know about this Alexander Boudreau who married Victoria Gagnier and presumably had a son named Louis from an unknown first marriage?
Thank you! ~~Bren

Sochocki Family

sochocki_1 — 30 Jul 2008 2:09:14 GMT

I'm looking for males with a Sochocki surname and it's derivations.These include Sochacki,Suchocki,Sąchocki,Sochodzki to find their common heritage through DNA testing.

Obit, Frank F. Post

joyce_morrell73 — 28 Jul 2008 12:45:25 GMT

pub. Black River Falls Journal (WI).
Frank Freeman Post
Black River Falls friends will regret to learn of the death of Frank Freeman Post, son of the late Mark and Frances Freeman Post, long known as the owners of the Freeman Hotel of this city. He passed away at Detroit, Mich., April 7th, 1949, at the age of 65 years, following a long illness. Death was due to a heart attack.
Surviving are his wife, Mae Belle Post, daughter, Mrs Virginia Savage, both of Detroit; a sister, Mrs Hazel Post Gillette, of Fort Worth, Tex. He leaves two grandchildren, Janice and Wayne Savage. To them all goes the sympathy of friends here.
Frank Post graduated from high school here in 1903, and afterward graduated from the University of Wisconsin in engineering. For a number of years when his daughter was small he operated the Freeman Hotel here but for years past had been in a responsible position in his profession. His death leaves Mrs Gillette the sole surviving menber of the Post family for his brother, Lee, passed away a couple years ago in Washington, D.C.
Services were conducted for him by the Wayne Memorial Masonic lodge, followed by cremation and internment at Evergreen cemetery, Detroit.
* I have add'l info in exchange for more on his wife and daughter. Thanks.

Obiy, Frank F. Post

joyce_morrell73 — 28 Jul 2008 12:47:17 GMT

Priests and Parishes

marylynne_farrell — 26 Jul 2008 1:21:29 GMT

I recently was able to find a marriage for Joseph Benac and Rose Truckey in Detroit.
It is dated the 11th of August 1911. The Pastor's name was John Kuster.
Is there any way to find the church he was affiliated with? This couple was of French Canadian descent so would imagine it would be a Catholic Church.
ML
marylynnefarrell@charter.net

Sanborn Maps for Detroit

tlozen1 — 26 Aug 2007 6:18:14 GMT

Does anyone reading this know how to access the Sanborn Maps for Detroit, Michigan? I live out of state and have not been able to find a way to view these maps online. I found that the Univ. of Michigan only allows access to them if you are a current student, faculy member or on staff. Any advice or offers of a Look Up would be greatly appreciated.

realitor,Detroit 1920

canwoodsasksouthcemetery — 25 Jul 2008 5:21:13 GMT

looking for Arthur Baxter- occup. listed as realitor. Was there state license issued in 1920- state records?

Schieber manufacturing company, Detroit.

dshieber — 3 Mar 2005 8:47:24 GMT

Hi, I’m searching for information regarding a manufacturing company that used to exist (or possibly still does exist) in Detroit, Michigan. The company was apparently renowned for the school hardware products that it made, and was in operation during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. I believe the owner was a Robert Schieber, who originally descends from the village of Liemersbach in Wurttemberg, Germany.

I would be extremely grateful for any information that can be offered. Thank you in advance.

Coombs, Richard T. - Dearborn, Mich. 1950

atonge — 23 Jul 2008 3:02:19 GMT

I am looking for information on Richard Tremayne Coombs and family. He was born Middlesex Co., Ontario Nov. 15, 1900.
Parents Henry Boaz Coombs & Jane Elizabeth Johnson.
In 1950, when his mother died, Richard was living in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A.

Doris Jean Simpson of Detroit, Michigan

DanielRay_R — 26 Jul 2008 1:27:41 GMT

Need help please i'm trying to help my cousin find his birth Mother. Her name is Doris Jean Simpson she was born sometime in 1937 or 1938 in Detroit,Michigan parents unknown but believed to be from Canada. She was married to a Earnest Brown in the 1950's in Detroit, Michigan. They had one child Earnest Brown jr born in 1958 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Detroit, Wayne county, Michigan. Sometime after Earnest jr birth she was put in Northville Psychitric Hospital in Northville, Michigan.

looking for burial information Reynaert's Detroit area

Rosalie Reynaert — 10 Sep 2005 9:49:41 GMT

I'm looking for information, birth date, date of death, cemetery where buried for: Emerence (Cafmeyer) and husband Modiste Reynaert. They immigrated in 1912 from Belgium to Detroit with 4 year old son Andri /Andrew. Would like to know as much as possible. Thank you.

Burgess, F.W. & Gwendolyn - 1950

atonge — 23 Jul 2008 3:06:02 GMT

I am looking for information on Gwendolyn M. Coombs - Burgess and family. She born Middlesex Co., Ontario abt 1898.
Parents Henry Boaz Coombs & Jane Elizabeth Johnson.
In 1950, when her mother died, Mrs. Gwendolyn Burgess was living in Detroit, Michigan.

Looking for info on Cloyd surname in Detroit

LeeDickson62 — 19 Jul 2008 2:49:41 GMT

Hello All, Looking for info on Mart or Minnie (nee Cooper) that lived in Detroit Wayne county prior to 1920 I am the G Grandson of Minnie's sister Mollie.

Thank you
dixie0830@yahoo.com
Lee Dickson

Need someone to look up obit in Wyandotte

Dorothy Glen — 22 Jul 2001 7:32:39 GMT

Please could someone look up an obit for a Peter Larrabee (Larabee, Laraby) who died in Romulus Twp, Wayne Co, Michigan November 27, 1902. Peter was buried in Wyandotte, MI. Thanks so much.

Forrest Williams-Musician-1900's-??

dukensue — 20 Jul 2008 5:08:22 GMT

Looking for family or friends of Forrest (B.??) Williams, a musician(maybe a sideline) who would have been born in the early 1900's. He was a musician. Thankyou, Susan Patterson

June & Wilfred(Bill) Warnock- 1930's Detroit

dukensue — 20 Jul 2008 4:49:12 GMT

Wilfred and June were married around 1936. Think they divorced and I am looking for people who knew June. I don't know her maiden name-Wilfred is deceased. I was adopted and was the Biological daughter of sister, Louise Warnock.She's also deceased. Would like to find family(Children??) of June.Wilfred was a Machinist and eventually ended up in L.A. where he died in 1972. I know they lived on Murray Hill at some point. Thankyou, Susan Patterson

Look up request 1924 newspaper/bankrobber killing

Stephanie_Wangler — 23 Apr 2005 11:27:18 GMT

I'm looking for anything related to the 1924 death of Stanislaus Gawlikowski. I was told he was killed by the Detroit police after robbing a bank. I'm afraid I don't have an exact date. 1924 is on his headstone. He was the son of Katarzyna Szabla & Antoni Gawlikowski. His siblings eventually changed their last name to Gawlik, but in 1924 they used Gawlikowski. Any information would be greatly appreciated. THANKS! Stephanie

Photo-William Booth Memorial Hospital-Detroit Michigan

willibey — 13 Jul 2008 2:12:22 GMT

I would like a good photo of the William Booth Memorial Hospital and unwed mother's home. If my research is correct, this hospital was torn down in July 2006? I have searched the internet and ebay and been unable to find a picture of this building. Does an old postcard of this hospital exist that someone would share a scanned copy of it with me? Thank you for any help that anyone can share with me about a photo of this hospital.

Looking for an obit for an ancestor Killed in Action WWII

anitasie — 19 Jul 2008 12:36:32 GMT

I have a David Wesley Carpenter who died July 9, 1944 in France. He was buried in France, but the body was later sent home to Michigan for reburial in a private cemetery. Does anyone know when an obit might have been posted for someone who died like this during the war? Thank you, Anita

Seeking "Gallat Family" Father: Mike - Belleville, MI

Missy3887 — 17 Jul 2008 1:12:01 GMT

We are looking for members of Mike Gallat's family. He lived on a farm in Belleville for years with our Aunt Aniela/Nell/Anna? Please mail. Thank you. Lynne

Seeking "Cybulski" - Decedents of Edward or Helen (Livonia)

Missy3887 — 17 Jul 2008 1:09:40 GMT

Trying to locate the children of Ed & Helen Cybulski of Livonia. Both are now deceased but Ed was from Belleville.
Thank you. Lynne

George and Joseph Bingleman in Michigan

Helen Bingleman — 19 Dec 2003 3:51:33 GMT

I'm searching for information on the families of either George or Joseph Bingleman who we know were in Michigan in late 1800s.

Re George Bingleman:
GEORGE BINGLEMAN, son of ANDREAS BENKELMANN and ANNA MARIA SCHÄUFELE, was born July 04, 1831 in Lancaster, New York. He married AGNES JANE ROSS, daughter of ALEXANDER and MARY ROSS, October 08, 1865 in Lincoln County, Ontario. She was born Abt. 1843 in Stamford Township, Ontario.

Re Joseph Bingleman:
JOSEPH BINGLEMAN, son of ANDREAS BENKELMANN and ANNA MARIA SCHÄUFELE, was born about 1834 in Ontario, and died before February 27, 1891. He married (1) CATHERINE HILIKER January 25, 1859 in Elgin, Ontario. She was born 1834 in Malahide Township, Ontario. He married (2) ALMIRA SHARRARD, daughter of JOSHUA SHARRARD and RACHAEL BADGEROW. She was born February 4, 1834, in Pickering, Ontario and died January 04, 1906 in Michigan.

I have found Joseph and Almira with four children viz: Mary (or Marcy) Ann, Roseanna, George and Josiah (could be Joshua) on the 1880 Census of Evergreen Township, Sanilac County.

I have found a Joshua Bingleman and his wife Ruby on the 1910 Census of Wayne County, City of Detroit.

I was wondering if any of these names sound familiar to anyone researching their families in this area.

Thanks,

Helen Bingleman

death record look-up in Wayne County

caren detgen — 29 Jun 2003 11:01:21 GMT

Hi. I would like to see if someone could do a look-up for me for a death certificate for Charles Lisamore Carrigan. He died March 22, 1952 in Wayne county, Detroit, MI.
I'm trying to find out who his parents are listed as and where they came from. His mothers name was Ellen, but I'm unsure as to who his father was.
Please e-mail me at cdetgen@aol.com with any information.
Thank you
Caren (Carrigan) Detgen

Growing up in eastside Detroit

uofm12001121 — 16 Jul 2008 8:14:18 GMT

If anyone grew up on the eastside of Detroit (East Jefferson btw Waterworks Park and St. Jean please contact me, trying to piece together family history. Especially if you know the names McDonald, Potasnik, Palmer, Popkey, or places like Sister's Bar, Ruger's Bar, Chinese Tea Pot, Litmann's Dimestore, Lingamin Elemetary, St. Rose Church. uofm12001@yahoo.com

Paroni / Peroni

bethab3 — 9 Jul 2008 9:27:21 GMT

Seeking information on John Paroni/Peroni and his family. Think he was born in the late 1800's. Possibly lived in Wayne County in the 1920's. He was born in Italy. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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

KBarnes1958 — 15 Jul 2008 9:37:29 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

Elizabeth Klien married to Henry Traum in Romania/Germany

katieinohio — 15 Jul 2008 5:29:24 GMT

Here's an update on our Traum's:

Henry Traum
Born: Austria-Hungary
Died: before May 28, 1915
Married to Elizabeth Klien
Born: Romania-Hungary
Died: after Dec 1921

(I was told there were 7 Traum sons who came to the U.S.)

Their Children:

Francise (Frank) Traum (we have yet to confirm this person as a son)
Born: Dec 7, 1879 in Romania
Died: Unknown
Married to: Anna Hincz Jan 13, 1910 in PA

Unknown Traum
(I'm assuming this is where they would have had a child because of the time span between Francise aka: Frank and Henry)this could be the blind sister mentioned to me or another one of the seven brothers

Henry Traum
Born: Sept 23, 1883 in Resicza, Romania (Hungary/Germany)
Died: April 15, 1945 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Married to Hedwig Graffenberger Nov 26, 1906 in OH

Emil Joseph Traum Sr.
Born: Jan 30, 1885 in Resicza, Romania
Died: Jan 31, 1948 in Milmont Park, Ridley, Pennsylvania
Married to: Marie Horwath June 28, 1909

Josef Traum
Born: July 30, 1886 in Resicza, Romania
Died: abt. 1952 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Married to: Sophia A Helfrich June 8, 1911 in MI

Unknown Traum
(I'm assuming this is where they would have had a child because of the time span between Josef and Paul)

Unknown Traum
(I'm assuming this is where they would have had a child because of the time span between Josef and Paul)

Paul Traum
Born: December 14, 1891 in Resciza, Romania
Died: Jan 26, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Never Married/No Children

Unknown Traum
(I'm assuming another one of the Traum brother's was born here)

Lasecki, Moraniec, Garbaczyk, Biedroj, and Dick families in the Detroit area

carolyngrady1 — 24 Jul 2006 4:34:36 GMT

I am looking for all the above families who lived in the detroit area the end of the 19th century onwards.

Walter Lasecki was born in 1894 in Michigan. His mother's name was Michaline/Michalina/Margaret. Her maiden name may have been Dick. Both his mother and father were Polish, though they may be listed as Prussian.

Walter married Helen Moraniec in Detroit and they had two daughters--Priscilla Helen Lasecki and Gladys Lasecki.

Helen Moraniec's parents were Joseph Moraniec and Josephine Garbaczyk, both of Poland/Prussia. They had several children--Mary, Ludwika (Lucy), Sophie, Alexander, and of course, Helen.

Joseph Moraniec got married again in 1907 in Detroit after Josephine died, to a Theresa/Teresa Biedroj.

If anyone has any information on these people, or how I could find these people I would appreciate it greatly.

Anton Fisher 1813 Bohemia to after 1860 Michigan

adakotalady — 13 Jul 2008 11:28:01 GMT

I would like some information on Anton Fisher and his descendants, what I have came from census records, except for the information on his daughter Rose's family, which my children are descended from.
Here is what I have:
1. Anton1 Fisher was born 1813 in Austria, and died Unknown in Michigan. He married Mary ????. She was born 1825 in Austria, and died in Michigan.
Arrival: 09 Sep 1835, Baltimore
Custom: Olpe
Departure: Bremen
Destination: Michigan
Residence 1: 1860, Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan
Residence 2: Houghton County, MI
Residence 3: Wayne County, MI

More About Mary ????:
Date born 2: Abt. 1825, Austria
Date born 3: 1825, Canada
Residence 1: 1860, Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan
Residence 2: 1870, Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan

Children of Anton Fisher and Mary ???? are:
+ 2 i. Rosa Evelina2 Fisher, born 08 Aug 1836 in Austria; died 12 Mar 1914 in Eagle Township, Brule County, South Dakota.
+ 3 ii. Michael Fisher, born 1839 in Austria; died in Michigan.
4 iii. Wensel Fisher, born Abt. 1842 in Austria.
Residence: 1860, Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan
5 iv. Agnes Fisher, born Abt. 1846 in Austria.

Generation No. 2

2. Rosa Evelina2 Fisher (Anton1) was born 08 Aug 1836 in Austria, and died 12 Mar 1914 in Eagle Township, Brule County, South Dakota. She married Jan Wodraska Abt. 1854 in ?Michigan. He was born 11 Jul 1826 in Bohiemia, and died 31 May 1903 in Eagle Township, Brule County, South Dakota.
Arrival: 1858
Burial 1: St. Vencel's Bohemian National Cem., Brule County, South Dakota
Emigration: Aft. 1881, From Michigan to Brule County, South Dakota
Immigration: 1854, Bohemia to Michigan
Residence 1: 1900, Eagle, Brule, South Dakota
Residence 3: 1860, Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan
Residence 4: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

3. Michael2 Fisher (Anton1) was born 1839 in Austria, and died in Michigan. He married Anna Bet. 1860 - 1864 in Michigan. She was born 1845 in Bohemia, and died in Minden, Sanilac, Michigan.
More About Michael Fisher:
Name 2: Micheal Fisher
Date born 2: 1838, Bohemia
Date born 3: Abt. 1839, Austria
Residence 1: 1860, Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan
Residence 2: Sanilac County, MI
Residence 3: 1870, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
More About Anna:
Date born 2: 1842, Poland
Date born 3: Abt. 1844, Bohemia
Arrival: 1861
Residence: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Children of Michael Fisher and Anna are:
17 i. John3 Fisher, born 1864 in Michigan. He married Sophia Fisher; born 1869 in Michigan.
More About John Fisher:
Residence 1: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Residence 2: 1870, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 3: 1900, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 4: 1910, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 5: 1920, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 6: 1930, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan

18 ii. Walter Fisher, born 1866 in Michigan. He married Susan Fisher; born 1880 in Michigan.
More About Walter Fisher:
Name 2: Winslow Fisher
Residence 1: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Residence 2: 1900, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 3: 1910, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 4: 1920, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 5: 1930, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan

19 iii. Mary Fisher, born 1868 in Michigan.
Residence: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

20 iv. Antony Fisher, born 1870 in Michigan.
Name 2: Anthony Fisher
Residence: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

21 v. Kate Fisher, born 1873 in Michigan.
Residence: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

22 vi. Joseph Fisher, born 1875 in Michigan. He married Agnes Kucharczyk 1904; born 20 Mar 1880 in Paristwp, Huron, Michigan, USA; died 03 Jun 1940 in Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
Name 2: Joseph Fisher
Residence 1: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Residence 2: 1900, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 3: 1910, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 4: 1920, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan
Residence 5: 1930, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan

23 vii. George Fisher, born 1879 in Michigan.
Date born 2: 1879, Michigan
Residence: 1880, Minden, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

Detroit Hospitals

bethab3 — 13 Jul 2008 7:28:21 GMT

What hospitals were located near the Italian community (which I believe was downtown) in the early 1920's? Thanks for any help.

Info about Frank and Julia Mastako Yustick

smithbl78 — 12 Jul 2008 3:03:24 GMT

I am searching for information about Frank and Julia Mastako Yustick. Julia was born 12 January 1902 in Alderson, Oklahoma. She died 12 July 1933 in Michigan. She married Frank Yustick on 8 February 1921 in McAlester,
Oklahoma. Frank was born 20 March 1900 in Austria
and died 8 May 1992 in Michigan.

I am trying to find out where they lived, died, and are buried. I think they lived around the Detroit area. Julia Mastako Yustick was my mother’s aunt.

I will appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank you.

Posted for Wayne county [Detroit]

J.Ford — 30 Jun 2003 2:04:17 GMT

"A Sailor of the Old School" looking for other descendants JOHN FORD b Dec, 1841 Greenock, Scotland, d. 7 Oct 1902, DETROIT. Lighthouse keeper on Great Lakes. m (2) Mary Ellen BURNS (b. 1852 Scotland, d 1910 Detroit) Children: James, Catherine, Frank, Edward, Louis Joseph, Henry J, Robert Maurice, Helen, Eugene (births span 1872-95) I descend Louis Joseph (1882) .

Searching for William Alexander Kirby

williamksmith98 — 3 Jul 2003 3:33:46 GMT

Need help in locating WILLIAM ALEXANDER KIRBY who emigrated from Ontario in early 1900's to Detroit, MI. Lived in Detroit, first address I have is on Burlingame Ave. in Detroit from ca 1915 to 1925, then moved to Canterbury Road ca 1926 to 1934 when he died. Would appreciate any help in locating W.A. Kirby. Thanks in advance.

Mary (June?) Smith-1924-?

dukensue — 11 Jul 2008 11:57:04 GMT

Looking for Mary J. Smith who gave birth to my brother 09/01/1947 at Womens Hospital in Detroit. Mary worked in Clerical at Detroit Airport. There was some Scandinavian background--light Brown hair and Blue eyes-5'3"-110lbs-fair complexion-graduated in 1942.She was,we think from a small town in Michigan.The Birthfather's name was William Wilde.

Family of Bertram H. Barnes

virginia mortimer — 14 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I believe that my grandfather and father emigrated from Bedford, England to Wayne County, MI, in th early years of this century (after 1909) where Bertram and his wife, Edith Florence Barnes (nee Brown) died.
I understand that Jack Barnes, their son (my father) was adopted or fostered. Any help?

Thanks

Phillips family search

khunter08 — 21 Jun 2007 1:46:18 GMT

I'm looking for information on the family of "Pres" (?Preston/Presley?) and Cleo Phillips. They would have lived in Wayne probably from 1965 through the early 1980s. Cleo's first or middle name was Buelah and her maiden name was Hunter.

I believe they also lived in Paducah, KY for a short time.

PASCALE & DONATELLI querie?

PeterPascale61 — 25 Jun 2002 12:23:30 GMT

Seeking information on how to trace the Declaration of Intent & Naturalization , also the Application for SSN for the following names from Wayne County.
PASCALE Alessandro
DONATELLI Venanzio
DONATELLI Maria
DONATELLI Concetta
GIZZI Christina
Please help.
Peter

looking for relatives

mary_49255 — 11 Apr 2008 9:15:57 GMT

I am looking for any relatives in wayne county by the last name of Quick. I am doing my fmaily geneology and it seems they have disappeared.

Jean Elizabeth and Ingvald Brenkert

Heather — 23 Aug 2002 6:26:38 GMT

Please contact me if you know anything about the Brenkert family that lived in and around Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI. Specifically, Jean Elizabeth Brenkert(my grandmother) and Ingvald Brenkert (her brother), but any information will do.

CAIN FAMILY

Kevin.... — 7 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on William / Willie J. CAIN...birth 1867 Madison Co. Kentucky, son of William CAIN & Martha Elizabeth LAINHART, both of Madison Co. Ky.
William J. CAIN was a school teacher for some time in Ky. then moved to Michigan, in or near Detriot / Wayne Co. and was a minister there. He died in 1925 in Detriot.
His wife's name was Lizzie or Elizabeth...Maiden unknown at this time. He had two children....a son Coriner CAIN, and a daughter Evelyn CAIN.
Please contact me if you have information on this family.
THANKS

Mary Geverink (maidenname Tromper)

ptrompergeveling — 8 Jul 2008 11:05:57 GMT

Dear Mrs. or Mr volanteer,
Please will you search for my Mrs.Mary Geverink (maidenname was Maria Tromper)she was birth june-21-1895 in city of Zierikzee,provence Zeeland,the Netherlands died in Allen Park-Wayne county -Michigan ,I think so between, 1950-1970.Whould yo please for me to look for her date of death and also other informations about her. Thank you very much . Greetings Flip Tromper,city Rotterdam,provence Zuid-Holland ,the Netherlands

Wm Zimmerman & Bessie Desmond marriage

geodiagravlee — 9 Jul 2008 2:51:55 GMT

Wayne Co Marriage web page seems to be down. Can anyone look up the marriage of William Zimmerman and Bessie Desmond's marriage sometime between 1919 and 1924 in Detroit. Bessie's maiden name was Young and she was previously married to George Henry Liger and James Desmond before she married Wm. Zimmerman. Thank you.
Diane Gravlee
geodiagravlee@att.net

Cogger

trvlnut4 — 9 Jul 2008 1:19:46 GMT

Searching for connections to James Cogger who married Margarete Corke 30 May 1786 at Ospringe
Son John Cogger married Susannah Flood 7 Oct 1786 St. James Church
Children Sarah 1812, JAmes 1813, Anne 1815, George 1817, William Thomas1 819 , Richard 1821, Margaret Susannah 1823, William Crown Cogger 1825, Rachel 1823, John 1829. All from Kent County, England.

Wayne County Death Index-Land Records Lookup

Missy3887 — 25 Jun 2008 4:46:14 GMT

Is there a site online where you can check owner names from 1940-1950 for residential property in Wayne County...a free site? Also can someone help me with a Death Index for 1950 to
1975 for Anna/Anne/Ann Kowal or Kowel, divorced, husband was William, son Joseph, daughters Mary, Katherine and Harriet. I'd would return the favor if you need something from the Library of Congress or a record only available in Washington, DC...I live in this area. Again, thank you.

Lookup wanted in "Passage to America" Detroit

Dubistein — 24 Jun 2008 4:18:14 GMT

Can anyone do lookups in this book?
DUNCAN, MARY LOU STRAITH. Passage to America 1851-1869: The Records of Richard Elliott, Passenger Agent, Detroit, Michigan. Detroit, MI: The Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, 1999. 194p.

From page 104, looking for details and accompanying family members (children?) for 1865 passengers:
E. Manglitz
Wilhelmina Visker
Derk Visker

Is there also a Gerrit/Gerret Venema/Manglitz on the list?

Thank you so much!
Addie

Francis RUFF Xs 3

claruff — 7 Aug 2001 11:29:50 GMT

Looking for information on Francis RUFF, b 1795 and Francis B. RUFF, b 1816 both of Wayne Co, MI. Were they father and son?
Francis stayed in Wayne Co, MI. Francis B. married Mary Jane HARDING in 1843, then migrated with his family through the midwest ending in Norton Co, KS in 1885. His eldest son was Francis E. RUFF, b 1845 in IL

begrow

gbegrow1 — 19 Jun 2003 4:04:43 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR DEATH DATES, AND PLACES OF WILLIAN BEGROW (B-NOV 27, 1858 WALDENBURG, MI), HIS WIFE'S NAME WAS DELIA MOYERS (B-1826, D-1906).

THEY HAD THREE CHILDREN:
1). W. CARL BEGROW B? D?
2). MAY BEGROW (DETROIT, MI) B? D?
3). HEROLD BEGROW SR.
BORN-mAR. 19, 1902 (OHIO)
DIED- JAN 14,1972 (DETRIOT, MI)
CEMETRY ?
MARRIED: LEVONNE MURRAL COREY
BORN-NOV 24, 1900
DIED-1966 (MI)
CEMETERY?

Wayne County 1928

jturpin78 — 1 Jul 2008 6:02:26 GMT

I'm looking for info regarding my great grand father J Hermas Charette and his oncle Joe Charette. As per my g-grand father's border crossing document from Canada to Michigan on November 2, 1928 uncle Joe Charette (his arrival contact) lived @ 665 Warren Ave. Detroit Michigan. Joe(Joseph) was a French Canadian and I believe he was born sometime around 1867. The son of Pierre and Julie Charette. Any info would better great. This may or may not help, but my g-grand father's occupation was listed as a harness maker.
Thank you

Detroit City Directories, 1904-1910, lookups offered

winspeare — 5 Jul 2008 10:43:10 GMT

I am again offering Detroit City Directory 1904-1910 lookups from film I have on extended loan at my FHC.
PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY.
1. Send the request to me, not the list.
2. Put "SURNAME Detroit City Directory" in subject line. YOUR surname, not the word SURNAME. One to an email.
3. That's all you need unless the name is common, in which case please add such things as first name, occupation, addresses from 1910/1900 censuses, etc. I don't care about anything else re the family--this is not a census but a directory of WORKING people, not children, etc.
4. Don't make your email so long that it prints out longer than one page at my end. You don't need to repeat these instructions.
5. Be patient. It takes about four months to find all six years for you, but I think it is really worthwhile. Think about renting other years yourself to share.
Elizabeth

Bugbee

CarolHarmon65 — 3 Jul 2008 12:45:52 GMT

Looking for any information about the death and burial of Clark B Bugbee and his wife Cordelia Westbrook Bugbee. Looks like he might have been living in the Detroit area about 1870

William Goodendorf

Barb Smith — 13 Jan 2006 6:54:25 GMT

I am looking for information on William Goodendorf. I am doing research on the Goodendorf family of Kane Co., Ill. William was the son of John and Matilda Engstrand Goodendorf. William was born in 1895 in Kane Co. and died Dec 9, 1971 in Livingston Co. He is buried in the Cadillac Cem., Westland, Wayne Co. His death cert. says he was widowed. I would really appreciate it if someone could see if there was an obit for him. Barb Smith

Aaron THOMAS of Dearborn, MI

Mary Farley Gillett — 26 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching the families of Aaron THOMAS (1786-1850's) of Dearborn, Wayne Co, Mich. Married 1st Mary SARGENT and their children: Thomas Alanson THOMAS, John THOMAS, Almon(d) THOMAS and Cullen H. THOMAS, my great-great-grandfather.

Married 2nd Betsey BLACK and their children: Charles R., Edgar M., Sidney Squire, William W., Albert and Adelia R. THOMAS.

GARDEN CITY LIBRARY- THANKS

okla1915 — 2 Jul 2008 12:23:50 GMT

Just wanted to thank everyone for all the messages on the Library.

Sue