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Frederick Jacob Leffelbien / Helen Howard marriage ca 1935 Munising

tneville — 3 Oct 2008 8:54:13 GMT

Am researching for my sister-in-law, daughter of Helen Howard and Frederick Jacob Leffelbien. She was born in 1941. She is told that Frederick and Helen were married in Munising and had a son, Johnathon, who might have died there. Frederick is said to have died about 1957 in Spokane Washington. Helen married a Lancour and lived in Schoolcraft County until her death. Am having difficulty finding anything on Frederick. Am in hopes that someone might recognize the name, know something about the marriage or the son, Johnathon. Am hitting a brick wall on this family. Theresa McManus Neville

McGuires or Ahearns in Grand Marais areas

kadebono — 25 Jul 2005 2:21:10 GMT

Looking for any info on McGuire or Ahearns who lived in the Grand Marais area late 1800's , early 1900's. Thanks!

Dr. James Anderson

ameron12 — 21 Jun 2003 7:51:47 GMT

Seeling location of descandants of D.James Anderson, formerly of Grand Marais, ( 1890- 1910) Found in 1900 census with two children girls, Mary and Maria. May have moved to Ohio, or Minneapolis,?
Thanks

Will do Census Lookups

Mae3607 — 26 May 2008 6:26:45 GMT

Have access to Michigan County Census

DeLong

gougenie — 11 Feb 2007 9:03:14 GMT

In the 1910 census for Burt Township, there is a May Lavender and her children; Roy, Cora, Wealthy, Clarence and Harry DeLong. Cora, Clarence and Harry ended up in Bay City. Does anyone know what happened to Roy J. DeLong (born 6/1887) or Wealthy (born 7/1891)? Wealthy's occupation in the 1910 census was "nurse".

Need Help - Alger

skinscience885 — 18 Dec 2007 2:28:30 GMT

Am trying to find info on my chippewa g-granda. Her name was Bertha (Terrio) Storm. I found her in one census but cannot locate her earlier. Supposedly, she was from Sugar Island, Chippewas... thanks for any help. Shay...

1930 Alger Mi
Charles Storm 49
Bertha Storm 39
Florence Storm
Norman Storm
Marvel Storm
Wefrid Storm
Harold Storm

Obituary for Harold H. Allen

raeneaday — 8 Apr 2008 5:33:18 GMT

I recently received a copy of my grandfather's obituary from a family member. I don't know which newspaper published this.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30, 1959

Harold Allen
Dies in Detroit

Services for Harold H. Allen,
66, of 3968 Courville, Detroit,
who died December 21, were
held on December 24 at the
Verheyden Funeral Home and
burial was in the Forest Lawn
Cemetery in Detroit.
Mr. Allen, son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. George Allen of Alger,
was born in Elba, Mich. He
grew up in Alger where he start-
ed working for the New York
Central Railroad as a station
agent. After several years he
left to work as sales manager
for transportation firms in De-
troit.
Surviving are his wife, Cora,
and daughter, Muriel, of Detroit;
a son, Jack, and five grandchild-
ren of Los Alamos, New Mexico;
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Garrity,
Alger, and Mrs. Eva Devinney of
Pomona, Calif.; three brothers,
Clare of Flint, Clyde and Claude
Of Alger.

Benwill (Benwell) / Angell Families

rvanderjagt — 26 Oct 2007 5:05:44 GMT

William A. Benwill & Margaret Angell were married 9/18/1910 in Munising & I'm in need of an address of where they resided,copy of marriage announcement or census lookup. Any help greatly appreciated.

Michigan Slim aka Yalmar Heinonen

AliciaKMarshall — 4 Mar 2008 7:02:19 GMT

Ironwood Daily Globe Aug 20, 1930
Victim Fires During Search
Yalmar Heinonen, Known as Michigan Slim, Slain in Exchange of Shots
Wanted For Robbery?
One man was slain by an officer and eight others were arrested near Hurley
last night as a climax to a series of robberies that took place during the month
at the Hercules Powder Co. magazine on the old Hinkle road, three and a half
miles west of Hurley
Yalmar Heinonen of Eben Junction Alger County Mich. is the dead man. He was
instantly killed by Mino Bertoluzzo , Iron county traffic officer, ater he opened fire
on the officer while Bertoluzzo was engaged in searching him. With Heinonen when
the shooting took place was Emil Lindquist, Ironwood, whose automobile was stopped
when the officer started the search.
Bertoluzzo miraculously escaped death for Heinonen opened fire with the officer less
than six feet away from him. He fired wild, however and none of the shots struck the
officer.
Eight other are Held
Besides Lindquist, the men at the Iron county jail in Hurley are
John Korpi, Thomason, who was found in a hay barn near the magazine this morning, Edward Koskell, John Kyko and John Matala, Kimball township farmers, Charles Laurila and son,
and Matt Lehto of Saxon.
Heinonen was killed instantly by a bullet from Bertoluzzo's gun, which entered his left shoulder , p[enetrated the chest between the second and third ribs, pierced the left left lung and several
large blood vessels, struck the right arm and took a course downward. Anothe bullet fired by Bertouluzzo lodged in Heinonen's hip.
Heinonen opened fire at the officer after Bertoluzzo detected a sack of 45 calibre bulletts in Heinonen's pockets. After the sack was discovered, Bertoluzzo commanded Heinonen to give him his gun, Heinonen jerked away from the officer and immediantely opened fire upon Bertoluzzo, who was standing directly in the range of the lights of the Lindquist car when the exchange of shots took place. Heinonen is believed to have fired at least three shots at the Iron
county officer.
Korpi makes Confession
John Korpi this afternoon confessed to Eve? H. Reid, district attorney at Hurley , that he accompanied Linquist and Heinonen to the powder magazine and their pupose was to rob it.
Lindquist was fully aware of their plans, he said, and Heinonen , known as Michigan Slim, was the leader of the gang. Korpi also said they had stolen considerable clothing and the the clothing he wore were given to him by Michigan Slim.
Korpi, Lindquist and Heinonen were near the powder magazine when the officers came out. They hurried away from the scene, but when they did so Korpi went in the wrong direction. Consequently he was not in the automobile when it was stopped by Officer Betoluzzo. He laid along the roadside and finally went into the hay mow where he was discovered by the district
attorney.
Officers were on Trail
Bertoluzzo accompanied E. J. Biggens and Frank Gibbons to the magazine at 10 o'clock last night after they informed Sheriff Archie Lucia and Undersheriff LeRoy Leichinam they had seen
a car cotaining three suspicious looking characters driving to the old Hinkle road from highway US-2.
In an attempt to apprehend the men the officers went out on highway US-2 while the other two men decided to driver over highway no.77 through Montreal. It was agreed that the two cars should meet at the LaValley corner, mile and a quarter south of the Calvi stor in Montreal.
The Iron county Lumber and Fule Co of which firm the two Gibbons brothers are members, represents the Hercules Powder Co. Because the magazine containing explosives was first robbed on Aug. 5 and again late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, the decided to vist the property last night in order to determine weather they could connect with the crime an old model car which was discovered near the magazine after the robbery Monday night.
Suspicious of the Trio
The saw nothing suspicious on their first vist to the magazine last night and they were returning to Hurley when they met the Lindquist car near the intersection of the Hinkle road and highway US-2. Because of the appearance of the men in the automoblike, they became suspicious and noted that the car had the Michigan license No. 1-128-207. The immediantely drove to the jail
at Hurley to inform the officers.
The officers left for the magazine on highway US-2 and while the two brothers were on their way back on Highway 77 they met Bertulluzzo who was patroling the road near Cary.
When the two brothers and Bertoluzzo reached the LaValley corner they found that the sheriff and undersheriff had not yet reached that point. Upon their arrival at the meeting place, Sheriff Lucia informed that the powder magazine had been entered and that he had left Undersheriff Lucia to stand guard.
As a mover to stop any attempt by the robbers to escape, Sheriff Lucia's car was placed directly across the road at the corner. The members of the parry returned to the magazine in the Gibbons car.
Saw Car Leave Field
Bertuluzzo and Frank Gibbons stepped out of the car and E. J. Gibbons and Sheriff Lucia drove into the yard. A few moments after the Gibbons car had been driven into the powder magazine property, Frank Gibbons and Bertoluzzo saw a car being driven out ot a field across from the magazine. They were not able to stop it.
Believing that the men had succeeded in passing the Lucia car, and that they would make an attempt to enter highway US-2 near the Hinkle school, E. J. Gibbons and the sheriff started for that point.
Shortly after they had left, the members of the party who remained at the magazine saw a car approaching from the south. The car passed Leichtnam and it was then that Frank Gibbons noted that it was the same license as the car which he and his brother had met.
Opens Fire on Officers
He called out to Bertoluzzo to stop the car. When the automobile was stopped only two men were in the car. They told Bertoluzzo they had stopped in the field for the purpose of consuming a bottle of liquor. They said they had been in the field for two or three hours.
Bertoluzzo commanded Heinonen to step out of the automoblie and ordered Lindquist to drice it into the field. During this time Gibbons kept Heinonen covered with a gun.
It was while he was being searched that Heinonen opened fire upon the officer.
Nearly $1,000 worth of powder and fuse were stolen from the Hercules Powder Co storage house during the month, according to E.J. Gibbons. It was on Aug 5 that the first robbery took place. The thieves at that time cut steel rivets and removed sheet iron in order to gain access o the building. The stole the following articles:
20,000 No.6 blasting caps, valued at $350: 60,000 feet of Crescent fuse valued at $60: 11 boxes of 60 percent ammonia gelatine powder and nine boxes of No. 4 Hercomite Powder valued at $200.
While and employee of the company went to the storage house Tuesday morning, he found the place again had been entered. The robbers at the time took the following articles:
60,000 feet of Crescent fuse valued at $60: Ammonia Gelatins powere , 14 cases and two cases of No.4 hercomite valued at $240.
Two More Men Appear
Leaving Bertoluzzo and Frank Gibbbons, with the body of the dead man Leichtnam took Lindquist to the jail in Hurley. It was only a few moments after he had left that the two men saw another car approaching from Montrel.
John Kyko, Edward Koskell and John Matala were occupants of the machinge. They told the officers that the car which was parked in the field belonged to one of the members of their party and that they were coming to get it.
The three men denied and connection with the robbery and told the officers that they are residents of Kimball township.
Upon the return of Sheriff Lucia, District Attorney Everis H. Reid officers, Paul Barron and Thomas Philips of Hurley , a search was made for the third occupant of the Lindquist car.
Hearing a noise in the barn, District Attorney Reid crawled into the hay mow. It was while he was walking on the hay in the mow that he stepped on John Korpi. Korpi who showed sigs of drink , immediately surrendered to the district attorney.
Korpi has Record
Korpi has a criminal record in Iron county and a short time ago was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. He was arrested by Officer Charles Coxey.
Learning that Lindquist and Heinonen had paid visits to Saxon on the frequent occasions during the month, Leichinam this morning went there to search for evidence in connection with the case.
While at the Larila farm , mile south of Saxon, they found a box of No.4 Hercomite which corresponds to the powder stolen from the magazine.
Mr . Gibbons this morning said tht townshp mine in Ironwood is the only concern that has been using the powder and there would be no occasion for the Saxon residents to have it in their possession.
Lorella told the officers he obtained the powder from Heinonen whom he knew as " Michigan
Slim".
Known to Officers
Heinonen was know to the Ironwood officers and had been living at the boarding house here.
Letters found upon him which he had recieved from three of his sisters , who reside in Eben Junction , reveal that he had not been home for four years.
In addition to the letters, a watch, a key ring on which was fastened a key that is used to open a storage house on the Soo line, and an amount of money were found on the dead man. One of his pockets with a well known brand of cigars.
Volunteer

uncle and aunt

11881 — 21 Nov 2005 10:26:00 GMT

need info on a RUFUS BONNEAU AND ANGELINE BONNEAU (SAGATO) iknow when they died and when they got married. ineed to know were they where born???? thank you darlene

Messier, Olive E(Seymour);request for obit lookup

nnjer1 — 24 Jul 2007 1:12:50 GMT

Seymour Olive Elizabeth 20 February 1913 Luce Obit Olive Elizabeth Messier 91 The Mining Journal Marquette MI 12 Aug 2004 Died 11 Aug 2004 Munising Alger Co MI

Olive E. Messier
SSN: 2235
Last Residence: 49862 Munising, Alger, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 20 Feb 1913
Last Benefit: 49862 Munising, Alger, Michigan, United States of America
Died: 11 Aug 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 )

Thanks
Jerry

Munising Historical Buildings

DTaber1385 — 12 Sep 2007 11:54:59 GMT

Am looking for information about the first buildings built in Munising. My great-grandfather, Frank Lamphere, followed the lumber camps and built bars with dance halls or rooms to rent above. I have a picture of one of his buildings that my mom believes is still standing and is now a 'lunch room' in Munising.The picture she believes is of the main street in Munising, going up from the docks with his building on the left. Would the county historical society be the right place to go with this?

Alexander Barclay buried on Grand Island

JohnDeVinney98 — 11 Oct 2005 4:36:28 GMT

Looking for connections and data on Alex known Scottish sea Captain and settler of Whitefish Point. Buried with his wife 1915-1916.

Coash

Melodie_Marion — 17 Jan 2007 1:31:38 GMT

My husband's Grandmother was Grace Coash Marion b.5/25/1895 in Bay City Mi.area Parents were Nelson T. Coash b. 5/27/1862 d. in River Rouge, Mi. 1/27/1941 Mother Abbie Rachel Girard b.5/16/1864 Bay City, Mi.d. 7/19/1951 River Rouge. Sarah Trombley was Abbie's Mother. Sarah's mother was Teresa Pominville. Father Benoit Trombley Both Sarah & Benoit according to information I have were born in Detoit
Wayne Co. any information would help me verify this would be great Thanks Melodie

The Morin Family Of Alger County, Mi.

Veronica Moran — 21 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Fred and Edith BENOIT MORIN of Alger County, Mi. Does anyone have their parents and grandparents' names? My husband is a grandson of Fred and Edith. My e-mail address: mvmoran@usit.net

obit for Marie Williams Aird

susanreid815 — 1 Dec 2006 3:58:52 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Marie Williams Aird. She was born in 1921 and died July 28, 1971 in Munising, Alger Co., MI. Her father was Ernest Williams and she is buried in Marquette, MI. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sue

Research in Munising

trischhall — 11 Nov 2005 12:10:14 GMT

Is there anyone who does research for free or hire in the Munising Courts.

We are looking for births, deaths, and marriages of Hughes children Jennie b. Nov 1887, Nini (spelling?) b. Oct 1890, Blanch b. Jun 1895, and an unknown childs death during the same time. James Hughes and wife Adelia / Delia / Dela Avis Hughes had two sons in 1882 and 1885 before moving to Munising Village. He was an engineer and may have had an interest in music.

Looking for what happened to them after the 1900 census.

John/Jacque Delong

gougenie — 20 Sep 2006 5:58:51 GMT

Looking for any information on John/Jacque Delong and his wife Cora Gracey Delong. John was supposedly postmaster of Grand Marais sometime during the 1890s or early 1900s.

wickholm: Fred, edward, ulricka, edwina

BrianneWickholm — 17 Jan 2006 3:13:51 GMT

hey looking for info on wickholm. edward and edwina wickholm, fred and ulricka wickholm, albert and delina foote or any other wickholms.

Looking for information on Parke D. Lee from Grand Marais area

kevinjkrueger — 15 Aug 2006 4:41:36 GMT

Does anyone have information on Parke D. Lee or maybe also known as DeLacy Parke Lee. I believe he was from the Grand Marais area -born around 1918-1920. His mother was 100% Indian.

Thank you,
Kevin

NIKUNEN

randar21 — 9 Nov 2006 11:17:11 GMT

NEW,E-MAIL ADDRESS. DOES ANY ONE KNOW A BRIAN NIKUNEN , TELL MY SON I SAID HI . DARLENE

Peterson family of Alger County-early 1900

Eileen — 22 Aug 2004 6:39:23 GMT

Searching for descendents of Ida (Ainali) and Andrew Peterson. They had 10 children: Toivo, Ruth (DeNicola), Aina (Anderson), George, Arne, Arvo, Arthur, Oliver, Paavo (Paul) and Henry. The children were born between 1901 and 1927 with Henry the youngest born August 10, 1927.
Ida (Ainali) Peterson was my great grandfathers sister and I would like very much to contact a descendent of hers. I have pictures and information to share. Thank you.

death index lookup - 1956 Chatham - Please

Gretchen Levings — 6 Jan 2006 3:01:53 GMT

Would appreciate any help with a lookup for the exact date of death for my great aunt, Emilia Anderson, died in 1959, in Chatham.

Houston Woodring

annacampbell00 — 23 Apr 2006 9:23:20 GMT

Looking for Houston Woodring
Oct. 21, 1932 --- Jun. 1984
Mother Lula Ann ( Franks ) Woodring
Thank you
Anna

William Gerow of wilna NY (1880)

HarryGerow — 24 Sep 2005 5:59:37 GMT

Im looking for any info on my great great great grandfather William Gerow he was born around 1844 in new york his mother and father were from canada and I would like to know what there names were, He lived With his wife Juila and 5 children that I know of William - Delia - Henry - Benjamin and Virgina in Jefferson Co. New York, I think the family moved to Munising Michigan I do know that young William and Benjamin did, young William was my great great grandfather

If anyone can help me please Email me at n8ytv@yahoo.com

Whitcomb Obit Lookup

Chris Korstange — 14 Sep 2005 1:58:13 GMT

I'm looking for someone who may be able to lookup an obit for John Whitcomb, died 7/1973 at Munising. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

McCalman/Graunstadt

suesanl2000 — 4 Sep 2005 2:47:39 GMT

I am looking for any info on Otto Graunstadt and Lizzi McCalman who married on June 16, 1897 in Munising, Alger, Michigan. I would like to know if they had any children or any other info on them is possible. Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,
Susan

Cowell Regan Moore London

PamThatcher816 — 26 Nov 2006 2:44:48 GMT

Looking for Louise Derainville

EstherMaybank — 17 Nov 2006 1:11:33 GMT

I would like to find any info on Louise Derainville Married to Joseph Michelin. They had a hotel in Munising in the 1940"s . He was buried in the family plot in Cheboygan,Mi. The grave is unmarked and I would like to know if Louise is buried here also.
I would appreciate any info.
thanks,
Esther

Joseph ROLLAIN & Selina PRIMEAUX Canada, MI, WI

gajeta — 16 May 2005 6:04:31 GMT

Looking for the family of Joseph ROLLAIN born Jan. 1855 in Canada and Selina PRIMEAUX born Nov. 1858 in Canada.
This family was in Menominee, MI in 1900. They had 6 children: Joseph, Jr., Delia (also knonwn as Della), Albert B., George, Fred and Louis.
Several of these children were also known to have lived in WI.in Marinette, Racine and Kenosha Counties. Joseph, Jr. was known to have lived in Alger Co., MI.
Nothing is known of Joseph and Selina after the 1900 census.
I'm looking for information regarding Fred "Frenchy" ROLLAIN and his wife Katharyne TAYLOR or possibly Katherine WEIGEL. Katharyne was born in Racine, WI about 1895-96 and was living with Fred in Lucas Co., OH in 1917 according to the certificate of birth for her daughter Mary Virginia (Henrietta). Katharyne was reported to have died about 1919.
If anyone has information about this family I would appreciate the help. Thanks.
Gayla

Harris and Bertha Lawrence of Munising

reedme — 6 May 2005 8:00:03 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for any information about Harris and Bertha Lawrence of Munising and their son Gerald. Specifically, I would like to know when/where they died and where they are buried.

Harris A. Lawrence was born 3 Dec 1879 and was raised in Newaygo Co., MI.
Bertha H. (Zieman) Lawrence was born in 1882, the daughter of German immigrants, and lived with her sister in Belding, Ionia Co., Michigan prior to her marriage.

Harris Lawrence and Bertha Zieman married in 1904 in Grand Traverse Co., Michigan.

Their son Gerald William Lawrence was born around 1908.

The family is found living in Munising in the 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses. In 1918 Harris Lawrence's occupation was listed as: Telegrapher & Station Agent for DSS&A Ry and MM&SO Ry
Munising Jct., Mich.

Bertha Lawrence is believed to have been living in 1944. The Alger County Clerk does not have a record of her death.

Is this family buried in Alger County?

Thanks for any possible assistance!

Mark Reed

Gerou family information

VnWrmrR — 2 Mar 2005 2:18:09 GMT

Looking for information on relatives of Oliver Gerou from Perkins, MI. I am a grand daughter of Oliver and Frances Gerou. My father was their eldest son Gerald.
I will greatly appreciate whatever information I can get on the part of the family I never met or knew.

Syers/McManus

tneville — 7 Jul 2006 10:36:16 GMT

Seeking info on Helen Syers who married Vernon McManus about 1948, had sons Vernon (Bud) McManus and Ronald James McManus, divorced about 1951. Bud and Ronnie were raised in Steuben by my (and their) grandmother.

Grover Cleveland Gallion

NELLIETHOMPSON62 — 17 Sep 2003 10:29:41 GMT

"Cleve" was born in Elliott County Kentucky in 1892 and died in Alger County Michigan about 1983. His wife was Pearl Lillian Long. Any Info would be apreciated. (His father was William "Billy" Gallion"

Campbell in Alger Michigan

Holly — 20 May 2004 12:58:02 GMT

I am looking for any information about my grandfather (Archie Campbell). I was told he was born in Alger while his parents (Robert and Francis) were visiting family in Alger. nI have been told that their is a "family farm" that is still owned by the Campbell family there. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

PARKKILA

Helena273 — 27 Dec 2004 2:23:07 GMT

Hello Parkkila

I am one too, I have information about the ancesters untill 1721.

You can mail me hele27@chello.se

Regards Helena (Parkkila) Sundberg
Stockholm Sweden

Cath.Churches in Grand Marias and Burt Twp. in 1895 to1903

bone220 — 5 Sep 2006 8:28:43 GMT

I got the 1900 Alger (Burt Twp)census on my G.Grandparents Henry Vanasse and Adeline Lafave So I'm trying to find there children born or died in Alger, and any Cath.Churches at time in town Burt Twp and Grand Marias.Thank you.Deb.

Clifford Wright and Olive Giddings

VnWrmrR — 2 Mar 2005 2:18:09 GMT

I am looking for information on Clifford and Olive Wright's family. Uncle Cliff and Aunt Olive are from Limestone, MI. I am their great niece. Cliff's brother John is my grand father. Marie Fralick is my Aunt and the only one still alive from my grandfather's first marriage. I am from his second marriage to Nellie.
Please contact me with any information. I did have some information on my computer and lost it when my computer crashed.

Clement,Launderville,Syers

Kaarin (Gage) Johnson — 8 Jan 2003 12:07:54 GMT

My Grandmother is LucyClement who lives in Wetmore. I am searching her line. Her Parents were Fred H Clement and Fannie Rosetta Syers. Fred's Parents were Jason Clement and Mellvina Launderville. Fannie's Parents were Ralph Syers and Etta Needham.
All I have are names. I do not have dates or places. If anyone has any information please contact me.

George&Gertrude Leiphart, Elsie Hite

leaps72 — 21 Jan 2003 12:34:58 GMT

Looking for any information on Elsie Hite, she is Gertrude's step sister I think. She is buried in Maple Grove Cemetary in Munising in the Leiphart family plot. I think she had a daughter named Mabel who was a silent movie star. Mabel was married to Mike Donlin a manager/player for the Giants.
If anyone has any info would love to hear it.

HEBERT/MCKINLEY FAMILY

Jayne Hebert — 16 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on my great-uncle John McKinley who homesteaded on or near Indiantown, Munising, Alger Co., Michigan in the mid to late 1800's. My Grandfather, John Peter Hebert, inherited the farm and along with his wife Julia Cordelia Seymour and raised 12 children there. John Peter Hebert was a road commissioner at the turn of the century in Alger Co. and died in Munising, MI in early 1930's. I have over 3600 names in my GEDCOM, 3 of my lines are French Canadian, all leading back to the earliest settlers of Canada, Very willing to share information. Have a wonderfyl oral history given by my aunt Salina Hebert Diotte on what it was like to live in Indiantown at the turn of the century. Sincerely, Jayne Hebert

looking for info on John Johnson family of Munising

sjohnson1967 — 4 Apr 2002 5:55:37 GMT

John E Johnson b 1870 Sweden married to Christine Unknown. Children were Walfred b 14jan1897, Henry R b 15Nov1898, Clara, Gertrude, Oscar b 3june1907 and Harold. John and Christine both immigrated from Sweden between 1891-1893 this is from census records. Henry is my husband's grandfather and would like any information on this family I can get. Some of the family is buried in Maple Grove cemetery in Munising, that is all I know. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Maki, Kamppinen, Iho, Hill

Heidi — 7 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My family came to Alger county 1890-1900 from Finland
Do you know Mayme Maki Hill Cote from Chatham? Or
Andrew William Maki
Miriam Amanda Maki Iho
Siama Mary Maki Welch Sokol Forrest
Matt Jacob Maki
Also we are related to Kamppinens.
Most of our family is buried in Pine Grove Cemetary in Chatham expect the Kamppinens.

If you know any of these people, please get in touch with me, I'd love to hear from you.

Heidi
chfam@abts.net

Need township information

galev1 — 27 Aug 2002 10:48:47 GMT

What township is Chatham in and also the Pine Grove Cemetery?
Searching for information and descendants of August Anderson b. 1880, d.1935 in Chatham, and spouse Emilia Gistö Anderson b.1879 in Finland, d. 1956 in Chatham. They were dairy farmers.
Appreciate any help

Lancour Family

Dana Montgomery — 31 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

If you are related to the Lancour family from the UP and/or Menominee County in any way, please e-mail me. I have lots of info on Lancour's in Michigan, but I am always interested in obtaining more and confirming what I already have.

Alger Co. Poor Farm - BISHOP

Robert Bishop — 17 Mar 2004 1:34:12 GMT

Trying to verify if an "inmate" Charles Bishop listed on the 1930 census at the Alger Co. Poor Farm is my g grandfather.

Would appreciate help in determining if any records are searchable, where and how. Also an explanation of the facility. And more also, if there is any death index post-1930 I could search of his death.

McAfee Family history

David McAfee — 23 May 2003 5:14:04 GMT

Looking for additional information on the AJ McAFee family (Census 1880), Family members were :
Annie MCAFEE
John MCAFEE (married Bessie Born 1884) resident of Alger County
Josephine MCAFEE
Jacob S. PENSE
Lucy PENSE
Anna K. PENSE
And Thomas (married 1878)

From the Hamilton area of Canada between 1854 and 1858

FISK

Glenn Olander-Quamme — 27 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on family/relatives of Ellery Fisk. Fisk family resided in/near Munising, Alger County.

Doucette Family

Tom Doucette — 21 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather was Frederick Doucette, who was born in 1875 in Canada, as far as I know. He married Edith Boogren on 12/31/1900 and I believe he died in 1942 in Munising or AuTrain. I have a lot of information on the Boogren Family but virtually none on Doucette. I believe that Frederick had at least three siblings. Edgar, Dolph, and Russell all of whom lived in the area. Does anyone have information that might help me in this effort. Thanks for your help. I would like to identify some of Frederick's parents and ancestors.

BECKER or DELL

Jim Becker — 8 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on BECKER or DELL in ALGER county, Michigan, particularily about 1895 thru 1920.

Barbour family

Jane Holder — 1 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any family related to Francis Barbour who lived in Munising and died there in 1912.

MURRAY & LEPARD

Susie Morris — 23 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any mention of CHARLES FRANCIS MURRAY, who was living in ALGER county in 1910. He married Hannah Louisa Lepard. They had about 10 children.. The last child, Rose
Agnes Murray was born in 1910, she was my grandmother. i have some info on the LEPARDS but none on the MURRAYS. Does
anyone have any info?

Munising, MI Wise's

gary Wise — 31 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Wise's, Frank, Wife Edith St Our Wise, William, wife Clara Bellinger Wise, John, wife Elizabeth Kramer Wise formally of Munising, MI area.

Sharing of information

Lynn Parkkila Gonyou — 10 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hello everyone, I was born and raised in Marquette. I have a lot of relatives that came out of Chatham, Alger Co. I now live in Minnesota so I'm forced to do this long distance. I'm doing a thorough genealogy search and welcome any and all information on ANY of the Parkkila's, since in Chatham they're all related. Also, on my g-grandfather Gottfrid Johnson who lived there at the end of his life. I've gotten extensive information already and am more than willing to share to obtain even more, even if they're stories of my relatives I'd like to hear them. Thank you, Lynn

Vivian WARREN aka John A. Smith

Tracy LeSage — 26 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandfather, Vivian Douglas WARREN. I know he died in Alger County, MI. I have a copy of his death certificate and it states that he used the alias of John Albert SMITH. I have been told he owned a sawmill in the area under his assumed name.
If anyone has any information I would realy appreciate it.
Thank you.

ancestors of Alger County

#1GRIFF — 20 Aug 2001 2:59:11 GMT

Searching for ancestors who lived in Alger County
1870 - 1950. Carrier family moved to Autrain around 1870
Had 11 Children only 1 son. Daughters married into the Weller, Douglass, Doucette(abt1866) family. One of the Doucette daughters married a Bovan. Looking for more clues.

Family Tree

Sara (Gogarn) Brown — 8 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am a direct relation to the Gogarn Family. I am in need of additional info. on Julius Gogarn Sr. and Jr. The family was raised and most buried in Alger County.

Cromell Family in Munsing.

chuckwagner56 — 16 Aug 2001 9:46:01 GMT

Looking for information on William Cromell in Munsing, Michigan.

labreche familys in michigan and california

Raymond Messier — 5 Oct 2003 1:52:13 GMT

looking for any infor on the family of alfred beaudry who married an emma messier april 18,1900 in marquette michigan they had a total 8 kids which two died young arthur who is buried in holy cross cemetery marquette or maple grove cem in munsing i have interment cards for an emma messier beaudry being buried in maple grove cem in munsing along with two arthur beaurdy's maybe one was emma's husband because i have birth date for him 27 dec 1880 marquette her as being born around 1879-1880 marquette anybody who is related i would like them to respond maybe thank u raymond messier albany ny hope to hear from u soon

Alger in Washtenaw Cty

Karl Williams — 23 Nov 2003 12:50:01 GMT

Looking for Alger descendants. Lived in Superior Township 1880's, children Sam & George, possible daughter Louetta or Lola, married to Hansor. .

any info on Frank Lee in early 1910's

Ann Koehler — 25 Mar 2003 4:27:47 GMT

Frank G. Lee lived in Munising according to the 1910 census. Is there any directory which listed his address? Supposedly, he was a captain for the boats going to Grand Island. Some members of the Carothers family lived nearby but I donot know the address. Help!

Andrew and Lewis Nicholas

Bill Brinly — 6 Nov 2003 8:14:18 GMT

The 1880 census lists Andrew Nicholas living in the home of his son Lewis Nicholas. Lewis was born in Louisville, KY and probably moved with his parents to Michigan in the late1850s. Would like to know what happened to this family after 1880. The census location was Munising, MI. I believe that Andrew Nicholas may be the brother of my great grandmother, Mary Eve Nicholas Schneider Herbst.

Mrs.Annie Seely (Seeley) Munising

haspencer001 — 27 Jul 2004 10:00:37 GMT

Looking for Mrs. Annie Seely of Munising, born abt 1870 Canada, nee. Carpenter, lived in Munising c.1940's, and family. Appreciate any help, thank you.

Runsat family

lmw1245 — 16 Nov 2006 4:29:44 GMT

I am doing research on a family, last name Runsat, that came over from Sweden, some from Lerdal and some from Ertemark, Sweden. There was an Adeline Runsat, Ture Runsat, and Vendla Runsat who came over in 1906 from Sweden to Munising Michigan to join Adeline and Anna's father in Munising. I am especially interested in Adelina Runsat who married a John B. Anderson, also from Sweden, and moved to Crow Wing County, Minnesota around 1910. Thanks for any help you can give me on this.

Lois Wannamaker

Alice SEPPI

ardispierce — 29 Sep 2003 4:36:32 GMT

SEPPI, Alice
Age 77
Of Eben Junction, MI

Died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at her home. Mrs. Seppi was born on January 31, 1926 in Vicksburg, Michigan to the late Claude E and C Blanche (Prolo) Mohney. She had lived on the family farm at Eben Junction for the past 58 years. Alice is survived by three children: Norman C "Buck" (Sandy) Seppi of Bark River, Jerald L (Lynn) Seppi of Marinette, Wisconsin, and Maretta (Dan) Case of Fulton; three grandchildren: Sara Rikelmann, Christopher Seppi and
James N. Case; two sisters-in-law: Eileen Kunath of Gladstone and Martha Mickelson of Marquette; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband Norman H. Seppi on July 21, 1999, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Canale Tonella Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Kelto of Sion Lutheran Church, Chatham officiating. Burial took place at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the Lake Superior Hospice Association, 1414 W. Fair Avenue; Marquette, MI 49855. Alice's obituary can also be viewed at www.canalefuneral.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance in her guest book.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/29/2003. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

Druckenmiller

David McAfee — 23 May 2003 5:20:46 GMT

Would like additional contacts with Druckenmiller family, Joel Druckenmiller (a minister) was the first in Alger county. Close ties to McAfee and Richmond families.

Chatham Obituary Lookup?

David Charlebois — 10 Mar 2003 5:21:42 GMT

If there someone who would be willing to look up two obituaries for me?

I'm looking for the obituaries of Albert Charlebois who died August 12, 1992 and his wife Florence Charlebois who died April 15, 1999. They were living in Chatham at the time of their deaths.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Dave

Glovers of Munsing 1900

Sandy — 13 Feb 2003 10:52:08 GMT

Looking for information on the following family:

William A. Glover b. Nov 1865-Ontario Carpenter
+ Elizabeth Bryn b. Nov 1870- Toronto
1. Sarah b. Jan 1891 m. Henson/Hanson d.; m.McGrath GA
2. William J. b. 28 Jan 1893 Alcona Co. m.Bornand-Detroit
3. George A. b. Nov 1895 m. Madeline Wells GA>FL
4. Aswald b. April 1897
5. Brian b. Sept 1899
6. Elmer M. b. 1905
If anyone has access to directories, I'd like to know how long this Glover family was in Munsing area, Also-if Sarah married Mr.Henson there, when and how he died, and if any other of my Glovers died and are burried there. Thanks, Sandy

Billy Family

Dennis Thorseth — 3 Feb 2003 1:22:24 GMT

If you are a Billy or know where Billy family members are in the UP of Michigan, please contact me because we are probably related. Our roots are in France, Canada and Marquette County Michigan.

Collins, Holics

garyroper2003 — 26 Jan 2003 12:39:25 GMT

Searching for a Collins family who may have adopted a young German girl named Anna (Annie) Holics in the 1870's or 1880's. She was born 1866-1870 and naturalized in 1878. She moved to Bryson City, Swain, NC where she married Wallace Merrimon Robinson in 1889 and later married Jesse Roper in 1909. She died in Hopewell, Virginia in 1954. Her descendants would be most appreciative of any information about her. Thanks!

Wright family information

VnWrmrR — 2 Mar 2005 2:18:09 GMT

I am looking for information on the Wright family. I am grand-daughter of John Wright and Nellie Russell. Marie Fralic of Shingleton, MI is my Aunt.
I would appreciate any information that you could possibly send me.
I had received some information and lost it when my computer crashed.

Address change

ameron12 — 21 Jun 2003 7:51:47 GMT

Sorry to say I have found it necessary to change my e-mail address. Thanks , please be kind. "Alex" ameron@up.net

Grand Marais

clmatt39 — 25 Oct 2002 2:36:25 GMT

My ggrandfather Peter Jones owned a hotel in Grand Marais(about 1900-1902) named The European Hotel (Mr. Chris Bell owned a hotel next door). If anyone has information about this hotel please contact me. Thank you.

JONES, JURVA, MCKIE in Grand Marais, Michigan

Violet Aubertin — 16 Oct 2002 11:43:07 GMT

On November 3, 1904 Agness Jane MCKIE married Peter Abraham JONES in Alger County. The two claimed to have coresided together for a few years prior. They had a male child together some 18 months prior beleived to be John Abraham. It is unclear as to the surname John Abraham may have been registered with. One would only assume if he was registered he would have been MCKIE as he was born out of wedlock. Since the couple had claimed to live together already as man and wife the world is full of possibilities.

The couple swore on their marriage license that they were Hotel Proprietor and Landlady in Grand Marias Michigan. I am looking for proof of their existance. Possibly a name of the business they ran. I am not seeming to be successful at finding anything.

Peter was born in Finland about June 12, 1862 and came to Canada at an unknown time. His birth name was beleived to be Peter Abraham JURVA. His siblings came to Canada as well but kept their JURVA surname. Agness was born in Ontario, Canada about 1879. Peter had two previous wives who died and had children. Clara CULLEN and Mary CADREAU, Clara had possibly 6 children and Mary an additional 3. I am finding it difficult to beleive I can't find any fuurter information on the two during this early period of their lives when aparently they took up housekeeping in Michigan. Any information or help would be greatly apreciated.

restaurant with old pictures

lindakolinski1 — 27 Sep 2002 9:46:19 GMT

I would greatly appreciate help with the following 2 items:

1. I am hoping someone can transcribe or copy the following marriage record for me. I would be more than happy to pay copy and postage costs.
George Whitman Vasold to Margaret Florence LaFord
married 10 or 12 Oct 1906 in Grand Marais

2. I have a letter from my grandfather stating that he saw an oldtime photo on a wall of a restaurant in Grand Marais. The photo was of a wedding couple at a rail station. He thought it was his parents. I have one photo of my great grandparents and if I can find this restaurant, I would like my photo compared to that photo. If they are the same couple, I am hoping the current owners would be kind enough to make me a good color copy (at my expense of course). My great grandmother died at a young age and her husband remarried. The 2nd wife destroyed or threw the 1st wife's stuff in the swamphole behind their house. My family would be so pleased to find a piece of our past. I know this a long shot, but I am hoping someone in the Grand Marais area can help me.

Thank you so much in advance.
Linda
Whittier, CA

Branch family Grand Marais

joanna — 11 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I have Ethal Branch, born late 1880's in Grand Marais, Alger County, Michigan. Father, William Branch maybe from Seine, Michigan. Husband, Josef Henry Krause (Kraus) from Ronsperg, Bohemia.

Lobb House, Munising

John Tremewan — 22 Aug 2002 3:10:56 GMT

I have been told that an Elizabeth Tremewan married Edward Lobb somewhere in Michigan May 1, 1878. They had a son named Nathaniel.
Now I've discovered online that "The Lobb House" was built 1905-6 by Elizabeth Lobb, widow of Edward and she and her son Nathaniel ran a brickyard in Hallston until 1910. The house was purchased by the Alger Co. Historical Society in 1974 for a museum.
Does anyone know of any data on there people? (Especially the marraige.) Would be very grateful for help here.

Address Change

harrydryden — 28 Jul 2002 5:48:38 GMT

I would like to notify everyone that I have a new email address. Instead of anglqqeyes@earthlink.net it is now VnWrmrR@AOL.COM.
I received an email from a Ruth, pretaining to Calvin and Viola Wright, just before my computer lost its hard drive. I wish that you would contact me again. I have no record of your email address.

New Volunteer Coordinator for Alger County USGenWeb page! Please visit!

hslawblm — 4 Aug 2002 2:14:20 GMT

I am the new volunteer County Coordinator for the Alger County, MI USGenWeb page located at

http://users.rootsweb.com/~mialger/index.htm
I have updated the page and added alot of new links.
Please visit soon!

BEATTY family

Micheal Beatty — 22 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on BEATTY's living in Munising. Specifically, Arthur Russell BEATTY, Lester BEATTY and Rhea(sp?) BEATTY. They were al born between 1909 and 1920. They father was named William (1891-1948)
ANy information would be much appreciated.

MARTIN/MARTTEN FAMILY MEMBERS

Mary Martin Rowe — 11 Jul 2002 11:56:08 GMT

Help! Can't find death/burial records of David Martin-husband of Rose Emma Martin. He died somewhere between 1900-1920. He was Catholic, but can't find burial records of him. He was born in Quebec Canada and moved to Calumet Mich. in the late 1880's. Anyone that can help, please respond!!!
Mary Martin Rowe

Hendricks

Kellie Kotes — 8 Apr 2002 8:43:03 GMT

Looking for info on Hendricks in Munising.

location

brezzy9 — 9 Jan 2002 1:25:39 GMT

could some one out there tell me what county the small town of hope mi. is in.??? thanks a bunch!!! diane

Henry Earl Partridge, Born 1900 in Alger Co

EliseAdams15 — 11 Jun 2004 8:04:36 GMT

I'm looking for info on Henry, and his parents, Phillip and Mary (Lee) Partridge. I believe Henry was born in Grand Marais. Is anyone else researching this line? If anyone comes across any info on this family I would certainly appreciate you passing it on to me. Thanks in advance. Elise, in MN.

Peter Cline Carpenter (1848-1932)

Eric Carlson — 13 Jul 2001 4:12:17 GMT

Alton I BROWN b. 1919

Bill Ward — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

The North Georgia News, March 8, 2000, Blairsville, Union Co., GA:

Mr. Alton I. Brown., age 80, Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Friday. March 3, 2000, in Northeast Georgia
Medical Center in Gainesville.

Mr. Brown was born Monday, June 30, 1919 in Alger County, Michigan, a son of the late John and Amanda Brown. He was a veteran of the army and served during War II. Mr. Brown fought and was wounded in Anzio Beachhead in Italy, for which he received a Purple Heart. He had been living in the Blairsville area since 1980, coming here from Flint, Michigan. Mr. Brown had been a member of Faith Baptist church for the past twenty years.

He was a member of the VFW, Hiawassee Post #7087 and AMVETS. Mr. Brown was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Bernard, Ben, Leonard and Glen Brown.

Survivors include his wife, Elda C. Brown of Blairsville; his daughter, Laurie Stewart of Blairsville; two grandsons, Rodrick and Ryan Benedict; great grandson, Brendan Benedict, many friends, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at 1 pm from Faith Baptist Church with Pastor James Brock officiating. Specially selected music was presented by Mrs. Sandra Brock. Interment was in Holly Hill Veteran's Cemetery, with military honors presented by North Georgia Honor Guard.

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of arrangements.

KILLINGBUCK

GLENNA LEE BAKER — 7 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR JUANITA KILLINGBUCK LAST KNOWN TO BE IN THE MICHIGAN AREA OR CANADA, SHE WAS EMMA BAKER WHITNEY'S FRIEND OR RELATIVE

RICHARDSON IN ALGER CO 1893

n erb — 14 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather William Henry Richardson, born Au Sable in 1893, m. Rose Fisher b. Blenheim, Kent Co, Ontario. One child, my mother Mary Elizabeth Richardson-Orr. William's brother is J. Edward Richardson b. ? Grand Marais, attended Ferris College in Big Rapids, grad pharmacist, m Charlotte, two children Dr. Robert and Patricia (a nurse). Both brothers married and settled in Detroit, MI area. Exchange infor?

WALTER BLAKNEY

sschuyler888 — 10 Nov 2003 3:48:55 GMT

I am looking for information on Walter Blakney born abt 1870s and died 1919 in Duluth, MN. He married Elizabeth McLeish born abt 1970s and died 1939 in Duluth, MN. I've been told they moved to Minnesota from Grand Marais, Michigan. I don't have any other information at this time on any Blakney's from Michigan. Their children were Walter, Jack, Minnie, Anne and Nora. Nora was my grandmother, born 1892, died 1957. She married George William Graves from Kalamazoo, MI. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Researching the following:

Tamatha Fenner/Le Clair — 4 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Are these surnames in Alger county?????
George W.S. Fenner was born inn michigan, but i don't know where. He was married to Emma Wyman.He was born in 1884 and died in 1948. Emma was born in 1887 and died in 1966. They are buried in mason county, michigan.Which is where thhey lived. George wasn't born in mason county. I don't have his father's name but his his mother's maiden name was Stirling.
Don't have her given name, but it may have been catharine.

Grand Marais, Alger Co

Ellen Barney — 18 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Have extensive info on Swanson,Pugh,Roberts &Lindberg families who resided in Grand Marais, Alger County; willing to share & exchange

STURDIVANT - ALGER CO.

Scott Klamert — 10 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on the following ancestors found in the 1900 Michigan Census under Alger Co.

Head: Frank STURDIVANT b.1855 in York State, father born in York State, mother born in York State.

Wife: Josephine b.May 1860 in York State, father born in Canada, mother born in Michigan.

Children:
(Stepdaughter)- Elizabeth b.Sep 1880 in MI
Son- Frank b.Sep 1883 in MI
? - ?Wallis b. Jul 1885 in MI
Daughter- Grace b.Oct 1887 in MI
Son- John b.Nov 1892 in MI

Family trace

Bruce Berry — 31 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for starting point for Samual Berry from Alger county.

Alger County Research

bill8479 — 4 Aug 2001 7:22:22 GMT

Seek any info on Franklin Wallace Gallup who died 6 Jan 1989 at Grass Lake, Alger County.

Kinnson Genealogy

Aggie Robertson — 17 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Lela Kinnson married Ernest Bickerton, Biggerton June 5,1914
in Munsing had a baby girl in 1915/1916 named her Louise Elizabeth. Lela died in 1916/1917 was it in Alger county?
Can you help? e-mail me at nealrob@prodigy.net