Morningstar - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

Airborneape — 2009-10-29 04:29:21Z

Hello my name is Robby.I live in Athens Georgia.
We (My family) came from a Morningstar whom lived in Frederick,MD.All I know is that she married a Frenchman.
I would greatly appreciate some info if you have any.
The family has went like this
Morningstar to Fogel to Baker.
Thats all I know.

Airborne_ape@yahoo.com

Re: George W. Morningstar, abt. 1870 in PA

cavarner21 — 2009-10-27 16:13:04Z

Update: George W. Morningstar born March 4, 1870 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania and the son of William M. and Keturah E. (Burkholder) Morningstar (both parents buried in Entriken Cemetery in Huntingdon County, PA) and died on Saturday, December 21, 1935 in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania. He buried in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Re: David Morningstar of PA

greenthumb61 — 2009-10-25 16:45:43Z

you're welcome. you wouldn"t happen to have any pics of the tombstone for Alice Thompson (Maloney),(Morningstar),(Fair)or the birthday or any other information? i have only the month and year. email please to greenthumb61@comcast.net

Re: David Morningstar of PA

cavarner21 — 2009-10-25 16:35:37Z

Thanks, I forgot to update that I got the died date. It's March 11, 1893. Thanks again.

Re: David Morningstar of PA

greenthumb61 — 2009-10-25 06:13:24Z

David died in 1893.

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

dbrendez — 2009-10-24 15:55:39Z

Hi, I am in need of some help. My Grandmother name is Luella Avery ( Tucker )her mother name is Josephine Morningstar my Great Grandmother her mother name is Jane Only she was married to Samuel Morningstar.
Could any one help me with Birth date and yr., place also with Death date and yr, and place.
my e-mail is togoto@embarqmail.com
my tree name is Brendez
I hope someone can help me
Jackie

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

ryanmstar — 2009-10-05 19:10:21Z

hey, i am doing a school project on last names and would appreciate if you could give me any information. please email back to ryanmstar@comcast.net

Morningstar

nana3dede — 2009-09-25 16:11:03Z

I am looking for info about my g-grandmother. I've been told her Cherokee name was Morningstar, but her English name was Alice Pauline Hucks. My g-grandfather, John William Free was from East TN and went "over the mountain" to NC and married her. Any help would be appreciated!

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

jagrinnell — 2009-09-07 20:47:52Z

Was Mary a second wife? The wife I have listed for Solomon is Sarah Ann Lawton. She was the mother of Charlotte, Sarah, Matthew, Margaret, Kate and Martha.

Sarah Ann Lawton was born Oct. 5, 1851. Her parents are Matthew Lawton, born July 20, 1811 and Sarah Armitage, born April 18, 1813.

Matthew Lawton's parents were Reubin Lawton and Bridget Driver.

I have no parents for Sarah Armitage.

Hope this helps you some :).

Julie

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

wandalandry181 — 2009-09-06 21:51:47Z

I put the wrong information yesterday. Margaret Barnhart was the mother of Peter Morningstar. Margaret Gostlin married Peter Josephus Morningstar Mar 22 1880. Peter was a widower from Orillia, Ontario

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

wandalandry181 — 2009-09-04 23:57:44Z

The Margaret Gostlin you mention was my Grandfathers sister. I came across your post today while looking for information on Margaret and Oscar Yockey. Perhaps we can help each other with our research. Barnhart was Margaret second name. Margaret Barnhart Gostlin born 1855.

Re: David Morningstar of PA

cavarner21 — 2009-07-22 00:05:35Z

Hi there, this about David's wife Alice Cora Thompson (my ggg grandmother via daughter Elizabeth; 1854-1929). I don't why Robert Fair or why his name is Robert as her second marriage when it was her third. Her first was to a James Maloney who had a son name Raymond Ross Maloney (1873-1946). Then she married to David Morningstar and had children (that I know): Elizabeth, Frank, Charles, George Homer, Philip, and Margaret Morningstar. As I don't know when David died, I wish I know. She then married William Henry Fair and they had one son Robert William Fair. That what I have.

George W. Morningstar, abt. 1870 in PA

cavarner21 — 2009-07-10 01:26:55Z

I am seeking info on George W. Morningstar who was born about 1870 and was married to Hannah L. Everhart (1875-1953). I know lived in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania from 1900 (by census) until he and wife move in 1922 to Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania which they are both listed in 1930 census. I know that he pass away before his wife did in Feb 1953. There children were Melvin, Amanda, Martha, Nita, Mabel, George, Jacob, Mae, and Donald Morningstar.

Would greatly appreciate any info.

Christy Varner

Re: RE: Pennsylvania Morningstar's

greeneyedhonesty — 2009-06-24 20:11:55Z

My husband's line contains Morningstar's from Huntingdon, PA - and I am also trying to research. I do have some info...get back to me so we can email each other directly!!
Thanks,
Amanda Bucy

Re: Elizabeth Morningstar

greeneyedhonesty — 2009-06-24 20:07:42Z

THere is an Elizabeth Morningstar in my husbands line...She was the daughter of John Morningstar and Mary ??. This Elizabeth was born 11/25/1871. I have her husband/children if you would like the info...not sure if it's the same lady though.

Re: John Morningstar/Barbara Brinker

greeneyedhonesty — 2009-06-24 19:59:32Z

My husbands family line has a John Morningstar, born 1839, but he married a woman by the name of Mary. They resided in PA. Their children were Clara, Harry, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Charles. I don't know if there's any corelation or not.

Re: lotus morningstar

greeneyedhonesty — 2009-06-24 19:53:40Z

There's a Clara Morningstar, whose parents were John and Mary in my husbands line. She was born around 1869 in PA. I have limited info, but let me know if you're interested in any more that I have.

Re: Morningstar Indian Family

casper100 — 2009-06-24 19:40:14Z

Wow...we need to have some kind of website up so we all can come together and show pictures and share information, and get this family tree together.
If you have any more info to pass on, please do so. I will pass your info onto another Morningstar from PA who has Blackfoot Morningstars.
Thank you greeneyedhinesty
Please keep in touch

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

LorraineArthur2008 — 2008-04-10 16:05:08Z

Do you have any info on Julia Ann Morningstar B 19 July 1861 D 6 Feb 1954 Ontario married to Herbert W Ponting C 1936 I am trying to trace back who the parents and so on.
email: mikewelsh2000@mail.com thanks lorraine welsh

Morningstar, Mae Larue "Bice" (OBIT PA 12-26-2007)

obituary33b — 2008-02-17 17:40:27Z

source: The Hanover, PA - Evening Sun 12-26-2007
Deceased: Morningstar, Mae Larue "Bice" (OBIT PA 12-26-2007)
daughter of George Washington and Hannah Larue (Everhart) Morningstar
Age of Deceased: 90
Death date: 12-24-2007
Last Address: New Oxford, PA / Hanover, PA
Date of Birth: 8-4-1917
Place of Birth: Entriken, PA

No relation to the deceased
For a FREE copy of full obit send email to: Bob
obituary@crosskeysvillage.net

Re: Moringstar

casper100 — 2008-05-21 00:32:24Z

Hi,
I hope someone will see my query. I tried writing to Joe and have had no luck.
My 3rd great grandmother was Morningstar Lightfoot. Later on found her Christian name of Rebecca.
I was wondering if Willow and my 3rd great were related?
Hope to hear from someone.
Linda

Re: Morningstar orgin???

casper100 — 2008-05-07 16:31:35Z

Jody, can you please tell me what year Jacob married Arzula were married? I have a Rebecca Morningstar Lightfoot that is my 3rd great grandmother from Ohio.
Thank you.

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

casper100 — 2008-08-10 20:08:12Z

Hi,
I would love to hear from you concerning the Morningstars of Ohio.
My name is Linda and my email is keewest@att.net.
Thanks

Morningstar Indian Family

casper100 — 2009-06-24 14:55:43Z

Hi,
I have a lot of Native American queries with "Morningstar" as the last name. And quit a few, as myself, do have pictures to show.
1)My 3rd great grandmother was Rebecca Morningstar who lived with a family in Ohio (Holmes,Wayne) and married Hiram Jones. I too have a photo. She said she was Blackfoot-which could come from the Shawnee, or they had Blackfoot Cherokee.
2) There is another Rebecca Morningstar in PA. She married a David Crouch. The researcher too has pictures, and she is Shawnee.
3) Down in Darke County OH there is a Willow Morningstar (adopted and renamed Rhodilla Shaner) and her brother George. They were found by a Shaner gentleman with dead parents. They could be Shawnee,Cherokee or Miami.
4) There is also a Mary Lotus Morningstar who married a John McCleese in PA. A family member too has a photo of her. They have said ether Shawnee or Cherokee.
Can we somehow come together on a web page and share what we have? We maybe all related. The years of all these folk fall around the same time.
Please, lets get in touch with each other, and help each other out.
Thank you.

Re: Moringstar

casper100 — 2009-03-30 13:30:01Z

And I want to corrct myself, that her name was "Rebecca Morning star". Lightfoot was an adopted name.

Re: Moringstar

casper100 — 2009-03-30 13:17:39Z

Please, can someone email me? My 3rd great grandmother was Rebecca Morning star, born in Ohio. She lived with a Lightfoot family in Ohio. I do have her photo. She is Indian, and she is Shawnee.
I please hope to hear form someone.
Thank you,
Linda
keewest@att.net

Re: grandpa charlie

casper100 — 2009-02-25 11:04:22Z

Charidy,
I would really like to get in touch with you, or anyone that has Native Americans linked to the last name of Morningstar. I just got a picture of my 3rd great grandmother, Rebecca Morningstar. She is Indian. I have got a hold of a lot of different family members-ones that dont even know of each other, and the same thing has come from all of them, that it is Blackfoot from Ohio.
Please someone get a hold of me. I would like to work with someone and work together and find her family. Thank you.

vincent and laura morningstar

pmorningstar1701 — 2008-09-16 20:52:23Z

I am looking for information regarding vincent morningstar b. 1858
married laura s. johnson (b. 1858)

Children are:

David N. (b. 1879)
Sarah S. (Conroy) (b. 1880)
Norman (b. 1879)
Charles Edward (b. 1881)
Adra (b. 1884)
Harry Lewis (b. 1888)

They had another child, but not sure of his/her name. If anyone can help, I would be more than happy!!

Re: Moringstar

gfdcfd145 — 2009-04-17 16:20:57Z

Hello, I have just started using this tool and find it very informative. I am looking for details (Indian tribe, etc) starting with Solomon Morningstar born in 1814 in Preble County Ohio. I have found a number of Morningstars in this area. Have you ever tied Rebecca back to Solomon? I also see you have Morningstar as two words.. Is that the way your is spelled. Hope to hear from you.

Mark
mmorning@tampabay.rr.com

James I. Morningstar, 90,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-01-24 06:22:54Z

James I. Morningstar
Connellsville

James I. Morningstar, 90, of Connellsville, passed away Wed., Jan. 21, 2009, in the Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, where a funeral service will he held at 11 a.m. Monday with Rev. David Bell officiating. Military services will be conducted at the funeral home by the Connellsville VFW and American Legion and Trotter American Legion Honor Guard. A committal service and interment will follow in the West Newton Cemetery. The James Cochran Lodge No. 416 will conduct a service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. To sign the online guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Fayette Friends of Animals, 223 Searights Herbert Road, Uniontown, PA 15401, in memory of James I. Morningstar.
PITTSBURGH PA NEWS,

BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC.

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

BarbaraGriffiths47 — 2008-08-29 22:44:49Z

I have been doing research on Bernard Morningstar and his family for about three years.
Bernard was the father of my husband's great grandmother Fanny (Morningstar) Graham.
I know Solomon's first wife was Sarah Lawton and I have her marriage from Marriage returns and Marriage records at courthouse.
I found your grandfather Tomer's surname in Solomon's obit.
I have his second wife Mary with a son Willie Morningstar born in 1896, but I am not sure where the info came from. You could look for a marriage for them a year or two before that date and find out her name as well.
I am excited to find someone else interested in the family.

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

BarbaraGriffiths47 — 2008-08-31 13:14:27Z

Yes, I have some photos. Of course, I have a few photos of Fanny as a grandmother and her family. I have an album of photos of the Graham and Morningstar families. Unfortunately, I cannot identify most of them. One is labelled Ben Morningstar and dates at least to the second half of the 19th century. I have never been able to find who he might be. I have a beautiful set of photos picturing either Bernard and Charlotte Morningstar or Fanny's Graham in-laws.
Did you know Charlotte was Bernard's second wife and not the mother of Solomon, Fanny, Regina or Kate?
I would enjoy keeping in touch. I travel quite a bit and may even come your way some time.
I am a retired librarian and I live in Milwaukee.

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

BarbaraGriffiths47 — 2009-04-24 19:38:36Z

Dear Julie,

I am glad to hear from you. I am sorry to be late in answering but I have been very involved with Easter and planning a trip to Wales to visit some of my husband's Griffiths relatives.
I would be glad to send you some pictures. I have some pictures that are proably of Bernard Morningstar and his wife. I also habve pictures of his daughter Fanny Morningstar Graham and his granddaughter Violet Esther Graham. I also have pictures of Esther's son Carl Warren Griffiths.
Mail me at bgriffiths@wi.rr.com.

Barbara Griffiths

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

mickeydoodle — 2008-09-10 00:43:24Z

Hi,
The only other thing that I know about my grandmother's family is that Susan Rice Morningstar's father was John Kadro.
However, my father worked for the US Soil and Conservation Service in Ohio between 1956-1960. In Fulton Co. (Mich./ Ohio border,west of Toledo) Ohio he saw several barns with the name Morningstar. I have not checked these out yet.
When I find out more, I will post.

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

mickeydoodle — 2008-07-18 02:46:46Z

John Morningstar and Susan Rice Morningstar were married in Jefferson Co. Va in 1821. They moved to Columbus Ohio around 1828. John died in the Asiatic Colera epidemic that hit Columbus in 1833 ( Died Aug. 7th). The couple had four children with one surviving- Joseph Morningstar. He married a woman named Julia whose maiden name may have been Anderson. Susan died in Columbus in 1899. I hope this bit of information may be helpful to you. If you have anything pertaining to this family, especially John's parents, etc. please let me know.

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

jagrinnell — 2009-04-04 18:43:52Z

Hi :)
I hope you and Margaret don't mind if I jump in here. My name is Julie (Donaldson) Grinnell, and I am also looking for information on the Morningstars. We live in Michigan, by the way, and the Donaldsons have been here for quite awhile.

Solomon and Sarah Lawton's daughter, Sarah Morningstar, married John R. Donaldson and they had a son named George Marshall Donaldson. He married Elizabeth Kennedy and had a son named George Robert Donaldson, who is my father.

I am very grateful for the photos and stories that Margaret has shared with me, and I am collecting photos from my parents to share. I would love to see any information or photos that you have, as well.
Would you be interested in getting in touch and exchanging info?

Re: lotus morningstar

callihan160 — 2009-04-20 04:59:49Z

I have a tattered black and white /tan picture of Lotus Morningstar. She is in my family on my father's side of the family. She was beautiful by-the-way. She was definitely Shawnee. She married August Enke. My father's mother is Helen Enke Barber. I believe Lotus Morningstar married twice.

callihan@wtsat.com

Re: Morningstar Indian Family

greeneyedhonesty — 2009-06-24 19:30:50Z

My husbands grandfather has an ancestor (grandmother I believe w/o looking at the line in front of me) who was Clara Morningstar - which he says to have been "Indian". He does not know which tribe, nor does any living member of the family. Her (Clara's) parents were John Morningstar and wife Mary. They were born aprox. 1840's. Clara was born around 1869 in Pennsylvania.

Re: Morningstar/Morgenstern Family

teachertara1 — 2009-05-27 03:21:34Z

hi, do you have any more information regarding the third morningstar family (the quakers)? are quakers similar to mennonites? i'm looking for a mennonite family by the name of morningstar that lived in ontario, canada as recent as 30 years ago

Re: Edward Morningstar and wife Delia McLean Morningstar - MI

GlenMorningstarJr — 2008-06-29 13:56:08Z

I have details from a file at the Richland Township Library, Hemlock Michigan on the James McLean Family that lists James father, family, dates, burials etc. Laura Almira Mead was his wife, b. 17 May 1847 in Greenwood, Steuben C., New York. She died 5 May 1921 at the home of her daughter Delia Asenith (McLean) Morningstar in Flint, Michigan. Laura is buried with James in the Richland Township Cemetery, Hemlock, Michigan. James was the Justice of the Peace for Hemlock in addition to other public offices. James and Laura were married 2 Oct 1865 in Greenwood, Steuben Co., New York and came to Michigan in 1878. Much of the information comes from the writing of Delia (McLean) Morningstar in the Michigan Pioneer Records at the Michigan State Library in Lansing. I have more inforamation. Please respond.

Re: Edward Morningstar and wife Delia McClean Morningstar - MI

GlenMorningstarJr — 2008-06-08 18:04:05Z

I'm also researching Edward Morningstar and Delia McClean (McLain). Edward's actual name was Immueli Edwin Morningstar, son of Levi and Catharine Morningstar. He lived on Court Street in Flint for a number of years. I'm seeking his death date, location and cemetery location. Same for Delia. I have letters from Delia to Levi and to her husbands brothers. One lead says Edward died in Owosso, MI. No confirmation.

Katherine Morningstar Smith, abt 1840, living in NC

CSMujahid — 2009-05-28 13:50:39Z

I am seeking info on Katherine Morningstar, born abt 1840 according to census records and living in Polk Co, NC 1880-1900. Married to Stephen 'Decatur' Smith, 1845-1917, NC. Mother of Laura (b1865), Juliann (b1868), John Stephen (b1871), Mary (b1872), Jeannie (b1876) and Martha (b1879). Her husband, Decatur Smith, was listed on the 1910 with another wife, Sarah E Reel, so I assume that Katherine died after the 1900 census since the children are with Decatur and 2nd wife on 1910 census. I have been unable to find any other info on Katherine Morningstar other than this, even after checking all online sources I can think of including cemetery listings.

Would greatly appreciate any info anyone might have or any suggestions.

Cathie Morningstar Smith b 1840 NC

CSMujahid — 2009-02-02 15:12:51Z

Would love to know if anyone has any info on my mysterious g-g-grandmother "Cathie Morningstar" as she was listed on her youngest daughter's birth record. (Martha Smith b15 Mar 1879, Polk Co, NC) She married Stephen Decatur Smith (b1845) but must have died sometime shortly after 1900 census, since Decatur remarried. When my father was young he was told that he had and "Indian princess" in the family, and his mother's bible has the word "Morningstar" written under "Her Grandfather". In all my research, I did not see any signs of anything until I found Martha Smith's birth listed with the name Cathie Morningstar.

Any suggestions or ideas?

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

tomermorningstar — 2008-08-31 14:04:07Z

I am so excited to hear from you again.

And I am really happy to know that you have pictures! Is there any way you might be willing to scan some and email them to me?

I hope you will check out the family webpage I am building ... tomer.tribalpages.com .... I have a photo of Bernard and Regina's graves on there .... a distant cousin ... Janet Kettering (she is a Tomer descendant) works at Homewood Cemetery where there are many of my family members buried, including Bernard and others.

I think it is so interesting that you are in Milwaukee - there is a branch of Tomer family members there ... Kathy Estlund, who was a music teacher there; she is on Facebook too.

re: Bernard's wives. I actually did know that Eliza Morningstar was the mother of all of Bernard's children ... but it is great to hear it from a real source and not have to rely just on a census.

My grandmother was Charlotte Morningstar but we called her Granny ... and we knew Margaret Morningstar Blake who we called "Aunt Ette". My dad was crazy about her son, Clayton Blake. I have also had email from the Donaldson's who are grandchildren of Sadie Morningstar (another daughter of Solomon).

You probably know this, but Solomon was remarried after Sarah Lawton died. He married Mary Black and they had a son who was raised by Mary's sister. I believe he became a lawyer and went by his adopted dad's name which was Pitcairn. I have not been able to trace this anywhere but they were Pittsburgh people.

I would love it if you came to visit ... my family is so excited about finding new family members!

I'd love to hear about Fannie .... how does the family grow from Fannie to your husband. It seems it must have been through women.

By the way, my sister Patty has a daughter and she named her Kimberly Morninstar Trimble. Kim had a daughter who has the middle name Morningstar. And I have a daughter named Alison Morningstar Rummens! We LOVE the name and the family too!

Can't wait to hear more about other pieces of the family history,

Margaret Tomer Rummens

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

tomermorningstar — 2008-08-30 19:31:08Z

Fanny Morningstar was my great grandfather's sister.
I have Solomon Morningstar's Masonic Sword and some photographs.
Do you have photographs of any family members?

I am hoping that we can connect to share information.

I am a teacher in Santa Cruz, CA

Re: MORNINGSTAR GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY

tomermorningstar — 2008-08-30 04:00:28Z

My real email is CAgirl342@yahoo.com

I am so excited to find a relative on that side of the family.

I am thrilled.

I would love to know more about your family ... where are you guys? I'd love to hear about your husband's family.

Hello!!!!!!!

Margaret Tomer Rummens
tomer.tribalpages.com

Bernard Morningstar b. 1821 Hungary/Austria

tomermorningstar — 2008-02-18 10:09:42Z

Would like to know about the family before coming to America.

Bernard
Solomon (Sol, Saul)
Charlotte marries Lorenzo James Tomer
He is my dad.

Re: Morningstar/Morgenstern Family

starpost — 2009-06-01 03:30:34Z

There was a Morgenstern/Morningstar family that arrived in America in the 1700s, after our ancestors, that were Quakers. they settled in Bedford County, Pa but moved to Canada during the American revolution, to escape persecution because of their pacifist views. During the War of 1812 some of them moved to Michigan and some descendants are there today. I met a Glenn Morningstar, from Michigan, several years ago who was a member of that family. Other than that I don't know any more about them. A John Morningstar , e-mail senatorfan@comcast.net may be able to help, I think he has some contact with the Michigan family.

The Quakers and Mennonites both hold pacifist views, but I think Mennonites are closer to the Amish in their religious beliefs, except the Mennonites don't shun modern conveniences.

Re: Morningstar/Morgenstern Family

starpost — 2009-06-01 03:30:32Z

Re: Morningstar/Morgenstern Family

starpost — 2009-04-26 02:52:55Z

Johann Morgenstern and Juliana Catherina were Evangelical Lutherns, Johann was an organizer and elder of the Evangelical Luthern Congregational Church. The current church, St Matthews is a mile away in Hanover. A great many of the Morningstars in America today are descendants of their son Philip and his wife Anna Marie Eva Kuntz. There are Jewish people named Morningstar in America, we first became aware of them when the book "Margery Morningstar" was published in the early 1950s and later made into a movie starring Natalie Woods. I just saw you inquiry this evening, so I'm a bit late in responding I would guess you have received a number of responses before this.

There is another family of Morningstars, descendants of Johann Engeibert Morgenstern, who came to America, in 1748, twenty years, after Johann and Julianna. He settled in Frederick County, Maryland where many of his descendants still live and hold a reunion every June.

A third Morgenstern family came over about the same time, they were Quakers but went to Canada during the American Revolution and came back during the War of 1812 and settled in Michigan.

This is probably more than you want to know, but it is interesting to some of us Morninstars.