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WOODWORKERS IN THE LAURENTIDES 1930-1940

karenstonge2 — 31 Dec 2006 3:39:12 GMT

looking for men's names that did wood work in the laurentides area during the 1930-40's. also different stores that might have sold stuff made of wood. thanks in advance for any help

wheelrights

DWisemore — 7 Sep 2006 8:06:37 GMT

Anyone out there know anything about wheels, and wagon making? According to info obtained from my grandmother, my gggrandfather was CEO of Gate City Carraige Co. in Winona, Mn., in about 1880. His name was Egbert Scudder Mead. I found him in the 1870 census of Iowa as an apprentice wheelwright. In the 1880 census of Winona, he's listed as a carraige trimmer. According to my grandmother, the Gate Carraige Co. held the patent for the buckboard wagon. I just wondered if anyone knows of any sources for information about this, short of a visit to the National Archives?

Carvers of Merry-go-Round horses

mmilka — 8 Aug 2002 11:18:28 GMT

It is said that my great great grandfather and his brother (John C. and Frederick Schmyser who collaborated with a Philip Kappler) carved horses for carousels in the 1860's in the Huron County Michigan area. I have contacted the National Carousel Association and they have not heard of them. It is also said, that they invented a carousel which went vertically, The Califorina Swing is what it was called, it was the forerunner of the Ferris Wheel, (so the story goes)which was the main attraction at the 1869 Verona Fair (in Michigan). I have hit dead ends in all my research... if anyone knows anything let me know!!!

wooden toy truck plans

C Tyrrell — 28 May 2006 2:21:52 GMT

Hi All,
Just found some great plans for building toy trucks. I was so impressed that I bought a set for my husband to build for our grandkids.

They look strudy and strong and tough enough to handle years of wear.

Anyways, check it out!
www.westwindwoodcraft.com

Great Uncle Frank Lepper

rszurek — 11 Jan 2006 6:59:55 GMT

My great uncle suposidly was in charge of the construction of the Vontrap family home. Dose anyone know whare it is? My e-mail is reazin@comcast.com

Johann (John) Kupetz Piano maker for Steinway & Sons

wisetruth — 19 Feb 2003 7:00:30 GMT

Looking for information on the Steinway & Sons piano factory in Long Island City - if records still exist for their woodworkers in the 19thC
looking for information on ggrandfather John Kupetz, immigrant from Russia/Prussia

Steinway and Sons

jjprice521 — 10 Apr 2005 9:33:34 GMT

You can contact the company I am sure that they have records that would interest you.

©2005 Steinway & Sons. Steinway and the Lyre are registered trademarks.
1 Steinway Place, Long Island City, NY 11105
+1 718-721-2600 | info@steinway.com
They also have a web site that has a history section.
http://www.steinway.com

Christnuller

saborders_1 — 13 Jan 2004 6:38:36 GMT

I found a descendant's profile that lists occupation as a "Christnuller".
What is a Christnuller.

A German in Pennsylvania.

cabinet maker

jeanfrancoisdavid — 28 Dec 2003 3:46:07 GMT

searching any info about Maurice SERMIER from SION(CH)
arrived in New-York 23 may 1902
age 23
occupation cabinet maker
exepted by a friend or relative called BERTOLDI/BERTOIDE/
BERTILDE/BERTILDI ???

Rocking Horse maker/Toy Makers

Stephanie_Hardie — 19 Nov 2003 11:27:21 GMT

Does anyone have any connections with this occupation in United Kingdom, Scotland, Liverpool, London?
Stephanie

Woodworker/cabinet-Maker in the Plain City Area,Oh.

Christopher Paul — 31 May 2003 9:31:41 GMT

I am just returning a favor to an old friend about a woodworker / cabinet-maker in his neck of the woods. I had several pieces made by him. And they are by far the best pieces in my home. The company is called Prime Woodworking Co. 12200 Bell Road, Marysville Oh. Bus: (614) 873-0859; Home: (616)873-1044. Just ask for Dave Laws.

Herman Rhode Prussia>NYC Area 1900's>

Theodora2002 — 3 Jun 2003 7:00:07 GMT

Herman Rhode, brother of Wilhelmine (nee Rhode) Breitenbach who settled in Brooklyn, NY.
Both from Prussia. Herman or Hermann was a cabinet maker.
His parent's names: Wilhelm or Bartholomaus Rode & Fredricka Caroline Hammermeister - both parents lived in Prussia all their lives. Need any information regarding Herman Rhode.