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looking for family members

chitchatyak — 2009-09-25 07:07:29Z

i was born and adopted in 1962, on my adoption papers the family name is bearss from regina sask.canada. if you know of or have any information on this family... i would love to chat with you! :>

Re: Edith Mae Bearss

kpat56 — 2009-07-11 02:14:39Z

MARRIAGE RECORD FOR HER - HOPE THIS HELPS - THIS RECORD ALSO STATES AT THE TIME OF MARRIAGE SHE LIVED IN YUMA, MI.(looked this up and it is in the south part Springville twp. Wexford County, Michigan)
Groom's name: Charles D. Ryor
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 24 years
Groom's birth year: 1878
Groom's birthplace: Ohio
Bride's name: Edith M. Bearss
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 17 years
Bride's birth year: 1885
Bride's birthplace: Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 27 Oct 1902
Marriage place: Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Conrad Ryor
Mother of groom's name: Henrietta Tice
Father of bride's name: Thos. H. Bearss
Mother of bride's name: Maud Mcload
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342523
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4001634
Image number: 18
Reference number: v 3 p 706 rn 2095
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Re: BEARSS family in Ohio

jimmm52 — 2009-02-13 23:47:18Z

Hi Cousin Don,
The Bearss family that came to Ohio through New York from New Fairfield, Connecticut, was prior to that the Bearse family of Cape Cod. It was probably Joseph T. Bearss that changed the spelling from Bearse. This family comes from one progenitor who was Augustine BeArce who landed in Cape Cod in 1638. There are many spelling variations of the name that have come down the line since then, but they all come from the same guy. He was presumably married to "Mary Hyanno" AKA "Little Dove" Princess of the Wampanoags and granddaughter of the great Chief Sachem Highiyannough.

Please join us at both our sites for this family at Yahoo Groups and meet your cousins! There at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BEARCE/
and
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bearce-Banter/

Re: BEARSS family in Ohio

donw24 — 2009-01-02 16:49:14Z

My great grandmother was Clarissa Bearss, who married Henry Wonnell in 1859, probably at Ottawa City Ohio which is now Catawba Island near Port Clinton Ohio. They had 3 children - Edgar, Otis, and Henrietta Wonnell. Otis W. was my grandfather, John Wonnell my father (plant manager of Biro Mfg. Marblehead and chief designer there for many years - lived in Lakeside Ohio). Clarissa died in 1894.
Clarissa was the daughter of Gedeon Hubbell Bearss. Their family originated (as far as we can tell) in New Fairfield Conn., and we believe they came from Scotland originally but we're not sure. Joseph T. Bearss is the name associated with New Fairfield, a farmer from that area. His wife was Betsey Turner, daughter of Adam and Eurice Rockwell Turner, a searfaring family. In 1838 Joseph and his family including 8 children moved to Catawba Island Ohio, and had an extensive fruit farm there near the present Resurrection Lutheran Church. In 1860 they moved to Harris Twp. near Elmore Ohio. At some point Henry Wonnell moved to the Dwelle fruit farm in Portage Twp. near Port Clinton. I believe that is near Rt. 53 and 2.
Their eldest son was Gideon Hubbell Bearss, who left for New York State at 16 to become a cobbler. He married Betsy Turner, and their 3 children were born in Putnam County, NY.
In 1844 they moved to Catawba Island. Their large house near the end of Catawba Island was owned by L. J. Kennely as of about 1985.
My Dad, John Wonnell, said he was a second cousin of John Bearss, president of S. E. Johnson Construction in Toledo who I believe retired about 2002, but I'm not sure of the connection. Most of this is from my mother, Marie Brackney Wonnell, who passed away in 1992. She was Ottawa County historian for several years.

Re: BEARSS, HIRAM IDDINGS; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION

pat7614 — 2008-12-07 10:31:06Z

His grandfather Hiram Iddings was a brother to my great-great grandfather, Jackson Iddings.

Re: BEARSS, HIRAM IDDINGS; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION

lvninjas — 2008-11-07 04:23:22Z

This is a book that details the lineage, to an extent, of this Marine. Any relatives?

http://books.google.com/books?id=z8GpufrpJzQC&pg=PA3&...

Bearss Daniel - Anne Steele

kpat56 — 2008-11-03 22:23:41Z

Can anyone tell me how I find Ambrose Bearss as the son of Daniel Bearss and Anne Steele? I have been unable to find that information in a sourse other than on someones family data. I do know they had son Abel or Able Bearss which I do not find on anyones family data. HELP

Re: Thomas Harvey Bearss - Michigan

elbrown56 — 2008-08-30 01:44:24Z

Hi,
I am Eileen Brown, have changed my e-mail a few times, now it is elb70@usol.com . I ahve been away for a week so am just answering your e-mail.
I am interested in your line, been awhile since I ahve been in touch with anyone. Course summer is a busy time.
I will be on most every evening ..
My line starts..Bearse, Bearss and Burss. They are all related just some changed the name. I live in Michigan
This is my mother's line. ..Eileen

Re: Thomas Harvey Bearss - Michigan

lvninjas — 2008-08-25 04:49:43Z

If you'd like more from my line, the Josiah, line, email me at lvninjas -at- cox -dot- net OR scott -at- designsatwork -dot- com

Re: Nelson Bearss

Goodlandgirl — 2008-02-20 05:03:37Z

My Ancestry subscription is up Feb. 23. I hate to have you post your email address on here, but if you want to do that, I can give it to the woman I gave the stuff to and she can email you. Her name is Adele. As I recall, it was just a partial sheet of notebook paper--the kind used in classrooms 40 years or more ago for pencil work--with everything on it that I told you about. If they still have it, maybe they'll give it to you, I don't know.
Cletta

Re: Nelson Bearss

kpat56 — 2008-02-19 23:33:05Z

If by some chance you can recall who you gave it to could you please let me know I would so appreciate this
thank you

Nelson Bearss

Goodlandgirl — 2008-02-19 22:41:24Z

I should also explain that I bought the stuff at an auction between Imlay City and Capac, MI. So it was in the far eastern part of Lapeer Co., a mile or so from St. Clair Co. The Arndt's went to St. John's Lutheran church in Capac, I believe and then later went to St. Paul's Lutheran church in Imlay City.

Nelson Bearss

Goodlandgirl — 2008-02-19 22:38:21Z

I gave all the information from the Bible (I bought at an auction sale) to the Arndt family, so no, I don't have it anymore. I believe it's in Georgia or Texas now.

The Thumb region of MI is in the lower half of MI, the east side. If you look at MI, it looks like a mitten and the Thumb is the thumb. Jackson is a couple of hours away, in the middle of the wrist, so to speak. Calhoun county is just west of it, where Battle Creek is located.

Re: Nelson Bearss

kpat56 — 2008-02-19 17:49:17Z

I am wondering if you still have that information as I know more about Nelson Bearss - Could you explain the Thumb region of Michigan I mean what that means? I know his son was in Jackson county Mi. in the 1920 - 30's and in Calhoun county in 1910.

Re: Burse/Burss/Bearss/Bearse

jimmm52 — 2008-02-15 01:58:41Z

Hi Pat,
Why not join all of at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bearce/
and
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bearce-banter/
and find some more answers!
Jimmy O.
Listowner - Bearce Groups at Yahoo Groups
Join Us!

Re: Burse/Burss/Bearss/Bearse

kpat56 — 2008-02-11 17:45:02Z

hi I was wondering how you know that Rhonda's parents are John and Sarah nee Casler of Mi - I have a Rhonda born about that time Daughter of John and Sarah who wed a Mr. Neff in Humberstone Welland co., ONT. spelling Bearss
hope to hear from you maybe we can help each other solve this
Pat

Re: Thomas Harvey Bearss - Michigan

elbrown56 — 2008-01-11 21:07:27Z

I am from this Bearss family, but my grtgrtgrt grandfather would have been a brother to Josiah..His name was Ephriam who died 1805, his son Ephriam was born that day.. funny seems every generation had chose the same names. Ephriam's parents were David and Rhoda Bearss, is this the same for you? Ephriam 2 changed his name to Burss when he came to Michigan..
thanks, Eileen Brown from Michigan

BEARSS, HIRAM IDDINGS; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Re: BEARSS family in Ohio

2006-04-17 12:44:04Z

Dear Bill,
In doing research on the Bearss family in Ohio for a friend, she asked that I try to get in touch with you. Hart Bearss is her gggrandfather through Gusta Bearss who married Oliver Hart Elliott on 26 July 1893. Gusta died on 17 December 1930. What info are you seeking? We found many interesting articles. In response, perhaps, she would be able to help you.

Joshua B. Bearss, b. 1775, Danbury, CT

2003-11-21 00:04:15Z

Loren Bearss

2003-10-11 07:54:24Z

Loren Bearss was born in 1814 in New York state, and his father was from Connecticut, and his mother from Massachusetts. He lived in Wayne, Astabula County, Ohio from at least 1880 until his death there. He married Lydia. Can anyone tell me anything further about this Loren Bearrs.
Living next door to him in 1880 is Sarah Steele, age 40, and her mother Rosse McMichael. In 1876 Daniel Bearss, of Souix City Iowa married her, but in 1880 she has her own name back again. It is the association between Daniel Bearss and Loren Bearss that I am trying to establish. Thanks. A.W. Brown

Floyd Lyman Bearss descendants

2001-04-10 18:14:07Z

I am the eldest living grandchild of Floyd Lyman Bearss and I am interested in any information you may have on Frank Emerson Bearss, his father.

Please contact me at MC23bhpy@aol.com. Thanks!

Floyd Lyman Bearss

2001-04-10 18:12:00Z

Saw your message to T Manning requesting information on Floyd's wife and children. I am the eldest living grandchild of Floyd, so here's the information you were searching for!

Floyd married Lois Arlene Cook
They had 3 children:
Susan Lynne Bearss(Cobb)
Barbara Ellen Bearss(Burke)
William Scott Bearss
There are 7 grandchildren:
Brian Michael Cobb (deceased)
Michelle Susan Cobb (me)
Justin Kenneth Burke
Whitney Jennifer Burke
Jessolyn Noreen Bearss
Molly Kathleen Bearss
Mark William Bearss

Whew! So, have you come across any more info on the mysterious Frank Emerson Bearss? I'd love to hear from you... please contact me at MC23bhpy@aol.com. Thanks!

Floyd Lyman Bearss

2001-04-10 18:06:00Z

I'm also trying to unravel the Frank Bearss mystery. I am the eldest living grandchild of Floyd Lyman Bearss, Frank Bearss's son.

Floyd married Lois Arlene Cook
3 children -
Susan Lynne Cobb, Barbara Ellen Burke, and William Scott Bearss
7 grandchildren -
Brian Michael Cobb (deceased)
Michelle Susan Cobb (me)
Justin Kenneth Burke
Whitney Jennifer Burke
Jessolyn Noreen Bearss
Molly Kathleen Bearss
Mark William Bearss

You posted your original request in April of 1999 and I was wondering if you've uncovered any other information about our mysterious great-grandfather? Please contact me at MC23bhpy@aol.com with any information you'd like to share. Thanks!

Lydia Eighmy

2001-03-13 11:02:53Z

I don't have anything to repliy about Daniel, but I am a descendant of Lydia Eighmy. If you ever want to know of her background you can e-mail me at speighmy@means.net.
~Stephanie Eighmy~

Information

2001-02-18 14:05:39Z

Please e-mail me for information.

ndec77barr@aol.com

~Gypsy

Bierce/Bearss/Barss List

2001-02-18 14:03:27Z

I am Gypsy listowner of the Bierce list in honor of the famous Ambroise. I run a list with 80+ cousins and am on a hot lead about Mary and Augustine. Join up with us! Just e-mail me saying, I am in, Gypsy! Thanks
ndec77barr@aol.com

Re: Thomas Harvey Bearss - Michigan

lvninjas — 2005-03-31 03:28:43Z

Were Thomas' parents named Josiah Bearss and Barbara Near Morning Star? If so, we have a connection. scott @ designsatwork.com

Abram Bearss

jwperson — 2003-02-03 01:39:50Z

My Grandfather, William G. Bearss, was the som of Abram Bearss and he was born in Humberston Township, Ontario!!! Abram Bearss married Margaret Dohn and had 4 sons that I know of, one was my grandfather. If you would like to chat about this to see if there is a connection, please do!!! Email me privately!!!

Bearss

jwperson — 2003-02-03 01:39:50Z

My mothers maiden name was Bearss and she was from Sherkston, Ontario. My grandfather, William Bearss's fathers name was Abram Bearss and may have been from Germany. I don't know if there is a connection. Email me privately.

BEARSS family in Ohio

BCooley6193497 — 2001-06-25 00:02:35Z

Seeking descendants of Hart BEARSS of Putnam Co, NY, who md. Catherine ROGERS in Ottawa Co, OH, in 1862. They had and raised five children there:

1. Alvertes (1863- ) md. Kate GRON.
2. Gusta Amelia (1865- ) md. Oliver ELLIOTT.
3. George H. (1868-1887)
4. Jennie L. (1871-1946) md. William FREER.
5. Carrie Elvira (1874- ) md. Wm LEINBACH.

Austin Bearse

PRodgers6655 — 2004-03-10 16:58:40Z

Scott, I don`t have any of the books/materials but am interested in how your line of Bearss goes. I descend from Austin,Joseph,Josiah,Mary who marries Gideon Beardsley. You might try the Bearse mail list at Rootsweb.com. Quite knowledgeable group there. Also search for Bearse/Bearss home pages try the World Connect project at Rootsweb.

Bearss

RHolst9931 — 2001-07-19 14:22:34Z

Scott , i've tried to E-mail you direct and message came back . Do you have a new address ?
E-mail me direct rholst@plix.com

Nelson Bearss

Goodlandgirl — 2006-01-15 22:45:23Z

Found a slip of paper with a raised seal on it, in a German Catholic Bible dated circa 1850's: "Nelson Bearss was born October 12the 1826 and was baptized July the 26 1857 being the sun of Johsia and Margorit Bearss." In each case, the 'a' in Bearss is written midway above the rest of the letters; perhaps a German pronunciation guide? This was found in the Thumb region of MI and several letters in the box were from Ontario. The surnames on the letters were Priel and Arndt. I would guess that since this was written on lined note paper and had the raised seal, it was an official copy of birth and baptism.

Austin Bearss 1638 Barnsstable Mass

cghoffman — 2006-06-27 18:18:01Z

Scott --

I have reviewed this book at my local LDS Family
History Center. If it is not on microfilm at your
nearby FHC, they can order it from Salt Lake City.

Bearss in Tuscola Co., Michigan

cghoffman — 2006-06-27 18:18:01Z

I am looking for information on the Bearss family
in Tuscola Co., Michigan. Specifically, I am
trying to find Ellen or Eleanor Burse/Bearss who
married John B. Medcalf April 2, 1870 in
Ellington Township, Tuscola Co.

BEARSS/1825 Elgin Co., Canada>Michigan