Alpena - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: McKinnon, Frederick William - Alpena

rebeccacall2 — 2009-11-02 05:08:19Z

I am also looking for McKinnons from Alpena. My g-g-grandfather is thought to be John H. McKinnon b. abt. 1876. If you happen upon anything about the McKinnon clan in this area I would be very appreciative if you would pass it along. I will do this same.

Alpena, MI Public School Teachers 1899-1900

Not_A_Relative — 2009-10-31 17:42:06Z

Alpena, MI Public School Teachers 1899-1900 Roster

http://www3.old-yearbooks.com/michigan/3691/alpena-mi-public...

Re: James George Henderson - "killed in Alpena" Nov 24 1884

Myra_Herron — 2009-10-11 20:54:40Z

I have found another source that I had here: Death Entries in Early Alpena, MI Newspapers, 1871 - 1900. This will lead to a newspaper that is available at the library. The entry was James Henderson, Fall, 1894, drowned / body found May 1885. This entry was in The Labor Journal. Just as additional information, there also was another entry of Mrs. (Capt) Henderson's death in January 1892. That entry was in the Alpena Argus. I'd ask the library to investigate not only the Fall, 1894 entry for James' death, but also the May, 1895 issue to see if anything was said there.

Because there is no 1890 census available, you might ask if they have any city directories available that he might appear in before he died. Try that. He did not appear in the 1880 census for the area.

Re: James George Henderson - "killed in Alpena" Nov 24 1884

Myra_Herron — 2009-10-11 18:43:26Z

I also had a thought, and checked the Viall index, a listing of events and persons mentioned in the Alpena News between 1840 and 1914. His name did not appear in the index. I'll keep thinking, and if I know of any other listings I can check in the meantime, I'll let you know what I check and the results.

Re: James George Henderson - "killed in Alpena" Nov 24 1884

MBarrow — 2009-10-11 18:23:19Z

Hello Myra - thank you very much for the heads-up, I've sent off an email immediately.

Fingers crossed!
Mary B

Re: James George Henderson - "killed in Alpena" Nov 24 1884

Myra_Herron — 2009-10-11 16:41:03Z

I just had another thought, I believe the library also has films of all the death certificates from that time period, and hopefully, he may have been recorded. Many were not at that time, but I'd certainly ask for them to take a look for you.

Re: James George Henderson - "killed in Alpena" Nov 24 1884

Myra_Herron — 2009-10-11 16:39:23Z

I have checked my book on burials in Evergreen Cemetery (the city cemetery) in Alpena, and he is not listed there. The other local cemeteries' listings are on the Alpena County Library site: http://www.alpenalibrary.org/special/genealogy/genealogy.htm...

He is also not listed in the other largest cemetery in Alpena, Holy Cross, the Catholic cemetery. He may have been buried at the city cemetery in the area reserved for those who could not pay for their burials. And most of the names of those people are not known.

However, the library houses films of all the old local newspapers, and his death may well have been noted in one of them. Your having the date of his death is very helpful. Go to the library website, click on 'Genealogy Collection', and then, on the left side of the new page, find ' Genealogy Questions Answered'. They are extremely helpful there, and will be happy to look on their films to see if there may be a mention of his death, and perhaps if you're lucky, more information than that. The library is closed Monday for the holiday, but they will be open on Tuesday.

James George Henderson - "killed in Alpena" Nov 24 1884

MBarrow — 2009-10-11 05:10:08Z

Hello group, is anyone able to look for any further information on this ancestor of mine?

The inscription on a marker in Goderich, Ontario, gives this information - he was the son of my 3-g grandparents, I have no records of when or how he came to be in Alpena.

If someone can assist me with this, I'll be greatly appreciative!
MaryB

Re: Recognize this house?

jankasprzak — 2009-10-05 10:36:39Z

That would be great -- thanks

Re: Recognize this house?

missmerri65 — 2009-10-05 03:21:04Z

hello, im going to alpena i will look.
marybeth

Re: Where/what is this building?

missmerri65 — 2009-10-05 03:19:11Z

who are the people?

Re: Where/what is this building?

missmerri65 — 2009-10-05 03:19:08Z

who are the people?

Re: Alpena Marriage Records

Rose_M_A — 2009-10-04 18:34:29Z

I find the Latter Day Saints site very useful it has helped me a lot in searching that area ....http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html?... good luck to you.

Re: Alpena Marriage Records

Myra_Herron — 2009-10-03 23:50:04Z

There are two options: you could contact the Alpena County Library at their website, and click on 'Genealogical Questions Answered'. Here's their link:
http://www.alpenalibrary.org/special/genealogy/genvital.html

If they have no evidence of that marriage (but it looks as though they would, from what they show on their site), then contact the County Clerk's office:
their website:
http://www.alpenacounty.org/co_clerk.htm

You can contact them various ways shown on their website.

Alpena Marriage Records

DebbieCiak57 — 2009-10-03 22:00:24Z

Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find a marriage record for Alpena?

for the time period between 1900 -1918?

Thank you
debbie ciak

Re: Gravestone Photos: Evergreen and Holy Cross Cemeteries

kjenter — 2009-10-02 12:42:23Z

if you go to findagrave here
http://www.findagrave.com/
you can post what you know about anyone and then request that someone take a picture of the tombstone.

I know Evergreen Cemetery is already there and I am sure the other one is too.

If you are not a member of findagrave, you can register, it is free, does not cost anything

hope this helps

Karen
Washtenaw Co

Re: Gravestone Photos: Evergreen and Holy Cross Cemeteries

jjjhoppe — 2009-10-01 20:08:05Z

Penny;

Contact me directly at jjjhoppe (at) yahoo.com, be happy to help you out.

Julian

Re: Salt and Anderdon

Holtwaltonhill_1 — 2009-09-27 17:18:58Z

Berkswich History Society are writing a book about Weeping Cross House, the home of the Salt family in Stafford and I have a large amount of info on the family.

Reginald Salt was the 4th son of Thomas Salt, a Banker and MP, and Emma Helen Mary Anderdon born 2 Mach 1874. Thomas was born in Stafford on 12 May 1830 and baptised at our local church. He had a twin sister Harriet, and a younger sister Sarah born 1831. His mother Harriet Petit died in childbirth in 1833. Thomas his wife lived in Stafford all their lives, commuting to London to attend Parliament.

Below is an account of Reginald marriage to Maud Wigram. They had 3 daughter, Laura, Barbara and Olive I have no knowledge of him marrying for a second time. He was Manager of Lloyds Bank in Leamington, Warwickshire for some time - I guess this was after his spell in the USA. He died 13 June 1962.

Less than a month after his sister’s funeral on 19th June 1901 Mr Reginald John Salt of Thermalito California, fourth son of Sir Thomas Salt of Weeping Cross, Stafford was married on Wednesday afternoon, at half past two o’clock to Miss Maud Fanny Wigram, youngest daughter of Mr Robert Wigram of Longcroft, Banstead, Surrey. The Bishop of St Andrews performed the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. E. Buckle and the Rev F.J. Salt, cousin of the groom.

The bride wore a wedding gown of ivory white duchess satin, trimmed with lace and chiffon, and made with a long satin train. She also wore a lace veil, which had been worn by her mother at her own wedding, fastened with a pearl broach, her mother’s gift. Around her neck was a pearl and diamond pendant, the gift of Sir Thomas Salt, together with a gold Staffordshire knot broach. She carried a shower bouquet of choice exotics. The bridesmaids were Miss Hilda Wigram, Miss Dorothy Richardson, Miss C. Turner, Miss Lorna Bosworwth-Smith and Miss Edith Shelley. Miss Marjory Pollock (niece of the groom) acted as trainbearer. The best man was Capt, T.A. Salt, 11 Hussars, brother of the groom. After the ceremony a reception was held at Longcroft and in the course of the afternoon the bride and groom started on their honeymoon, which will be spent at Oxford and afterwards in Wales and Somerset. The bride’s travelling dress was of pale blue and white French camelhair, strapped with blue glace silk, the bodice arranged with accordion pleated chiffon and a collar of Honiton lave. Her hat was of white crinoline trimmed with tulle and roses and she carried a white chiffon sunshade to match.

carriveau / corriveau

2009-07-17 14:46:54Z

What Branch are you from? Joe & Helene ? mine is William & Louise.

Re: Armstrong Family

BeverlyGolden38 — 2009-08-05 14:26:39Z

thanks for your help I will take a look at the sites you suggested
Bev in Ontario Canada

Armstrong Family

BeverlyGolden38 — 2009-08-02 20:16:15Z

Looking for Descendants of James and Ina Irena Reed Armstrong They were married abt 1893 in Alcona michigan Martha born abt 1895
George A born abt 1897
Bertha V, abt 1899,
Frank E born 1902
Clarence F. abt 1905
William L. 1908
John born abt 1910
abt 1915 Chester
and last one Richard 1917
these children are all listed on the various census for Maple Ridge , Alpena michigan

Re: Birth Record for Paul GONSLER

ezboomer63 — 2009-07-11 14:16:28Z

Thank you for the information. I am waiting on Alpena and the State for returns of Birth and Death Certificates for Paul if they can find them. I am also waiting on the Church to send me the burial records. will go to the sites you suggested and see if i can come up with anything else.

Thanks again,

Cindy

DEATH--GONSLER-Rose

ezboomer63 — 2009-07-10 11:57:21Z

I am looking for the death of Marie GONSLER. I found the birth in Alpena on 3/3/1902 but never find her again after that. Nothing in the 1910 Census.

I looked thru every "ROSE" in the Michigan Death Records online but nothing found.

Can anyone help?

Cindy

Birth Record for Paul GONSLER

ezboomer63 — 2009-07-08 10:43:51Z

Hello,

Could anyone look for a birth record or date of birth for Paul GONSLER born in Alpena, Mi, in 1902.

Thank You,

Cindy

Re: Ancestor Research

spratter45 — 2009-07-02 16:24:19Z

ps-forgot-also which Snyder family is Laura connected too? I am related to the Snyder's from Lachine.

Re: Ancestor Research

spratter45 — 2009-07-02 16:20:56Z

I haven't worked on this for a while-Looking for information on deaths of Zenas B. Goodrich & Polly his second wife. Zenas first wife,Almeda Thatcher,died & he remarried Mary Frances(Polly)Andrews(Vessey)Hodley on the 29 Apr 1910-She had been married twice before.It was told that they lived near the Soo or Echo, Canada. She would come & visit her sister, Anna Andrews Brandenburg, in Lachine & my mother remembered her. Do you have any info on their deaths ect? Alpena researcher, Vicki

Re: Ancestor Research

family5000 — 2009-07-02 16:51:21Z

Yes, Laura Goodrich Synder was my grandmother's sister. I have lots of info. on the Synders and a couple photos of Laura.

Email me at BFried007@aol.com

Barbara

Re: Ancestor Research

family5000 — 2009-07-02 16:41:45Z

Hi Vicky or I should say Cousin Vicky!

Here's Zenus' death information:

Name: Zenas Bertram Goodrich
Titles:
Death date: 02 May 1932
Estimated death year:
Age at death: 62 years 8 months 6 days
Death place: MacDonald, Meredith & Aberdeen Add'l., Algoma, Ontario, Canada
Birthdate: 26 Aug 1869
Estimated birth year:
Birthplace: Ontario
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married
Race or color (expanded): English
Race: White
Ethnicity: English
Spouse's name:
Spouse's titles:
Father's name: Ransom Goodrich
Father's titles:
Mother's name: Mary Smith
Mother's titles:
GSU film number: 2367812
Digital GS number: 4023093
Image number: 01193
Reference number: 8333
Collection: Ontario Deaths 1869-1947

Here's my email:

BFried007@aol.com

I'm going to be busy visting with son and daughter-in-law during the next ten days and won't have a lot of time for genealogy. Email me in about ten days and I'll be glad to share my information with you. :) Barbara

Re: Ancestor Research

family5000 — 2009-09-05 02:38:07Z

Did John Marvin Goodrich remain in Ontario or did go to Alpena with his father and some of the siblings. I would like to know more about him and his family. I will share my Goodrich info. with you.

BFried007@aol.com

Re: From Lier, Norway to Leer, Alpena Co., Michigan

karencurran97 — 2009-08-06 22:39:36Z

Obituary for Miss Louise Elizabeth Alfsen

Daily Olympian (Washington State)
March 20, 1956 pg. 3

LOUISE ELIZABETH ALFSEN

The funeral services for Miss Louise Alfsen will be held inthe Lutheran Church at Gig Harbor this Wednesday afternoon, starting at two 0'clock. The family requests that remembrances for her may be made in the form of donations to the Cancer Society, Lyons Building, Seattle. Miss Alfsen died early Sunday in an Olypia hospital at the age of fifty-four. She was a recognized leader in professional nursing and nursing education, and served as executive secretary for the Washington State Board of Professional Nurses, secretary of the Washington State Nurse Planning Council, and as state supervisor of the professional nurses registration and education.
Miss Alfsen was born in Alpena, Michigan January 21, 1902. She attended the University of Michigan and graduated cum, laude in 1926 from the Hospital School of Nursing. She instructed in many hospitals throughout the country before coming to Olympia in 1949. She was a member of the Altrusa Club, the University Women's Club, Business and Professional Women's Club, American Nurses' Association, National League for Nursing, the Washington State Nurses Association, and was a life member if the University of Mighican Alumnae Association.
Surviving relatives include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Alfsen, of Lakebay, Washington; a brother, Edgar Alfsen, Sao Paulo, Brazil; and four sisters, Mrs. Esther Benson of Livoria, Michigan; Mrs. Ethel James, Greenvill, Michigan, Miss Jean Alfsen, Detroit, and Mrs. June Matrosick, Detroit.

Gravestone Photos: Evergreen and Holy Cross Cemeteries

rudolfomaria — 2009-08-26 02:46:51Z

Is there anyone in the Alpena area willing to take photographs of gravestones in Holy Cross and Evergreen cemeteries? I have exact locations of the graves that I need pictures of, and would be willing to pay for time, trouble, and gasoline expended. Please contact me if you are willing to help a genealogist who is far, far away from Alpena. Thank you for whatever help you can offer. Penny

Re: TINTYPE, WHAT IS MAN HOLDING IN HANDS?

ThomasKer2 — 2009-08-23 14:42:17Z

pins could be the type used is a circus juggling act.

Re: Armstrong Family

ThomasKer2 — 2009-08-04 16:14:00Z

I'mnot related to this family.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: George Arthur Armstrong
County: Alpena
State: Michigan
Birthplace: Caledonia, Michigan
Birth Date: 14 May 1896
Race: Caucasian (White)
farmer, single & works for father & mother
signed: 6/5/17

Try this -
1870 Michigan Census = (FREE, indexed and searchable, actual census page)
http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/

Try this -
1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (FREE, indexed and searchable)
Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page
Look for US Census on the left side of screen
http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp

Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (FREE and searchable)

Michigan did not require “by law” birth & death registrations until 1867.
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm

Michigan did not require “by law” birth and death registration until 1867.

Michigan Vital Records – FREE site
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/

Try -
Michigan Death Records 1897 to 1920 [actual death certificate image]
USE the ADVANCED search option
http://www.seekingmichigan.org

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635---,00.h...

Re: Patrick O'Toole & Elizabeth Kerr

tara9751 — 2009-08-25 08:41:16Z

Judy...I do believe we are cousins and I am also trying to trace the family tree. My great grandfather was "Sinclair O'Toole" and my great grandmother was "Mary Phoenix". My father was Patrick Lawrence O'Toole who married Shirley Rose Hewitt who recently passed away. I am the youngest daughter, Terry O'Toole. I would sincerely appreciate any combined efforts anyone has to help piece together the family tree.

Siblings of AGNES POVISH

BJMcNamara38 — 2009-07-17 00:20:14Z

Seeking information on descendants of the siblings of Agnes Povish Jankiewicz/Korige Ksiazkiewicz/Halleck.

Mrs. Agnes Halleck (maiden name Povish?/Pazin?/Pazey?) died in Tawas City on 17 Nov 1918. Her obit lists four surviving siblings:

1. Mrs. John Klenow
2. Peter Povish of Tawas
3. Frank Povish of Alpena
4. Mrs. Matt Greene of Detroit

Agnes' parents are Thomas and Margaret Povish, living in Tawas in 1900. On that census, Margaret says she had 8 children, 5 living in 1900.

Agnes married John JANKIEWICZ in 1888. John died in a tragic rail accident in 1901, and Agnes married Joseph Adam Halleck in 1902.

Agnes & John had seven known children:
1. Kathryn
2. Mary
3. Stella
4. Pauline
5. Frank
6. Peter
7. Veronica

Agnes & Adam had four known children:
1. Freda
2. Edward
3. Theodore
4. Stanley

John's children used the surname KORIGE.

Adam's Polish surname was something like KSIAZKIEWICZ, but his children used the surname HALLECK.

Many misspellings of both Polish & English surnames found for Agnes, John & Adam.

If anyone can help me locate descendants of Agnes' siblings, please contact me. Thank you.

Re: Bartreau Family of Alpena

salleeann10 — 2009-08-15 17:26:47Z

Cathy: Is there any way you can get the death certificate for Jacob Bartreau which would be the senior Jacob in Alpena records? If possible, I would send you the money in advance for your help and cost of record.
I know sometimes the court has genealogy records that are not certified and that would be ok if available. You can let me know at salnral@aol.com

Re: Bartreau Family of Alpena

salleeann10 — 2009-08-15 17:16:10Z

Hello: Are you still doing Bartreau research? If so and would like to touch bases email me at salnral@aol.com
I was just looking at the pictures you sent me last night and they are so nice. Looking forward to hearing from you. Did you ever visit The grave of Davids first wife and your ancestor Florence Ballor Bartreau? If you haven't I can check to see if there is a marker to take a picture of. And perhaps her parents are there also. Let me know, Sally

Re: Neveu (Nephew)

nephewfamily1 — 2009-09-23 22:56:41Z

Im wondering if we have the same grandpa? Do you have the names of any other family members? Who are your parents.
The names of my grandpa's kids are David, Anita, Fred, Alvin, Betty, Shirley, and Wayne. I am one of Wayne's kids.

If we have the same grandpa, I was told he left Montana when he was 16 because of a flood and his dad being out of work. I was told his parents moved and thats why he moved. I dont know of any truth to that or not.

Re: TINTYPE, WHAT IS MAN HOLDING IN HANDS? not cricket bats

Myra_Herron — 2009-08-26 12:53:53Z

I don't believe they are cricket bats. Those are flat on 2 sides, like a swatter. I looked at their pictures, and found none that had round sides like this. Still seems as though the best guess is the Indian clubs used for exercise.

Re: TINTYPE, WHAT IS MAN HOLDING IN HANDS?

Myra_Herron — 2009-08-23 21:47:25Z

So far, they are not juggling pins, bowling pins, fishing priests (to conk out large fish when caught), billy clubs, or belaying pins.

TINTYPE, WHAT IS MAN HOLDING IN HANDS?

Myra_Herron — 2009-08-23 13:19:11Z

I have an old tintype of a group of men, and the man seated on the left is holding two items in his hands, both identical. They look like bowling pins, but are much smaller on the base. They also kind of look like very short baseball bats, but the handles have a ridge on them. What on earth are those 2 pins?! And what era would this be from? Are they part of a game?

Re: Birth Record for Paul GONSLER

Myra_Herron — 2009-07-11 13:56:20Z

I can see you're trying to nail down the members of this family. But, I can also see that the records are spotty on line. If you go to http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp
then under SEARCH RECORDS, select RECORD SEARCH PILOT, you can type in the name Gonsler under the last name, then type in Alpena under the Place (then wait for a list to pop down for you to select the correct location for Alpena), then search, you'll see everything that is on line. And Rose Gonsler's birth is recorded for 1902 there. So are Simon's and Julius's births. Nothing for Paul. If you call Alpena County's Clerk's office and ask if there is a birth record for Paul during that general period, they may be able to verify if a birth was recorded for him. Their site: http://www.alpenacounty.org/co_clerk.htm
There, they list their phone number and their email address. Good luck! Keep in mind, many fires raged through Alpena county during those early years. The Au Sable-Oscoda fire that wiped out both towns was in 1911, and could have spread that far up. I know that Harrisville was spared, but I don't know where the birth records were kept in Ossineke township then. Try: Ken Lobert, supervisor, 10615 W. Nicholson HIll Rd., Hubbard Lake, MI 49747; 989-727-2771. He may be able to tell you something about how the births were recorded in the early 1900's OR direct you to someone in that twp that is into their history, etc. Some times, it's hard to get a response from small organizations like that, so be patient. Their own records would not include that kind of information, but you could ask how the births were recorded at the county level. It might have been up to a doctor to report it, and in the absence of a doctor, up to the family to report it later. Many times, there was no doctor attending. And without a need for a birth record later, they may not have bothered to report that one. However, I'd question the 1902 date, since Rose's birth took place in that year.

Re: DEATH--GONSLER-Rose

Myra_Herron — 2009-07-10 13:02:25Z

I didn't find the same birth record that you did, but in www.familysearch.org, in their pilot site, you can find this below:

BIRTH RECORD FROM: http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=reco...

Name: Mary Gousler (Note that here, she is Mary, and it's hard to read if it's Gonsler or Gousler)
Birthdate: 05 Jul 1899
Birthplace: Ossineke Twp., Alpena, Michigan
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document):
Father's name: Joseph Gousler
Father's birthplace: Hungary
Age of father:
Mother's name: Elizabeth Gousler
Mother's birthplace: Hungary
Mother's age:
Christening date:
Christening place:
Additional relatives:
Death date:
Age at death:
Film number: 2322868
Digital GS number: 4039280
Image number: 18
Frame number:
Reference number: item 1 p 98 rn 409
Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary Gansler
[Mary Gonsler]
Age in 1910: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Joseph
Father's Birth Place: Hungary
Mother's Name: Elizabeth
Mother's Birth Place: Hungary
Home in 1910: Ossineke, Alpena, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Gansler 51
Elizabeth Gansler 47
Simon Gansler 15
Julius Gansler 13
William Gansler 12
Mary Gansler 10
Paul Gansler 8

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Marie Gonsler
Home in 1920: Ossineke, Alpena, Michigan
Age: 20 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Birth Place: Austria
Mother's Name: Elizabeth
Mother's Birth Place: Austria
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
Image: 534
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Elizabeth Gonsler 58
William Gonsler 22
Marie Gonsler 20
Paul Gonsler 18

Re: Ancestor Research

bestwishes724 — 2009-09-06 03:35:20Z

I have John Marvin Goodrich b. Jul 1876 in Wingham, Ontario, Canada, D. Feb 1914
m. Anna May Bates Oct 12, 1909, Wilson Twp, Alpena, MI (license was applied for Oct 11, 1909. John age 20, Anna age 19, residing in Hobson, MI.)
Anna was b. Oct 24, 1890, Alpena, MI d. Aug 18, 1973 in Prince George, B.C. Canada.

I have two children for them: Lewis Albert b. May 17, 1910 & Alfred William b. Mar 16, 1913.

After John passed away Anna married my great-granduncle Francis Wade.

This was relatively new information to me when I faded away from research in the last 1.5 yrs. I am slowly trying to get back into it and have many pages to sort through. For now, this is all I have.

Re: Ancestor Research

bestwishes724 — 2009-09-05 00:59:40Z

I am not closely related to the Goodrich family in Alpena, MI, however, a member of my family did marry into the Goodrich family back in what appears to be 1909. A fellow family researcher found that John Marvin Goodrich, b. Jul 1876 in Wingham, Ontario, married Anna May Bates on Oct 12, 1909. They had two children: Lewis Albert & Alfred William.

Re: Search for members of the family Kollien

haire12 — 2009-09-17 12:29:53Z

I am a decendant of the Alpena Kollien's. In fact I still live in Alpena near the old family farm. Here are some names to see if any are related to your Rudolf Kollien.
My name is Chris Eller
My my great grandmothers maiden name was Johanna Kollien.
Her parents names were August Kollien and Marie Nensewitz
August's parents were Hermann Kollien and Wilhelmina Hasse.
August moved to Alpena area around the same time his two brothers did also. When they arrived in the Alpena area they all took different last names for some reason.
Kollien, Kollen, and Kollin. They are all buried in the Alpena area. Why the name change no one knows. They boarded a ship called the Saale in Brehem and came through New York and settled in Alpena.

Recognize this house?

jankasprzak — 2009-09-07 16:18:18Z

Does this house still stand in Alpena? I believe it is/was the Michael Smith home on Fair Avenue. Would like an updated photo if possible.

Where/what is this building?

jankasprzak — 2009-09-07 16:16:02Z

Does anyone recognize this building? I believe it is in Alpena. Someone has written on the photo "honey house".

Re: Edward Daleski

dragon8819 — 2009-07-03 04:20:07Z

I have considerable information that may be of interest to you. If you are still working on the family lines I would really like to hear from you.

I can be reached at dragon8819@yahoo.com

I can go back one generation to Edward's parents (John and Rose Daleski) and additional generations on Rose and her considerable family connections.
I am in need of some help on the more recent generations of this family link to my family research.

Edward had one sister two brothers. Both the brothers died young; one died at about age of 6 and the other was killed in Feb 1945 in battle of Iwo Jima at about age of 25.

Re: TINTYPE, WHAT IS MAN HOLDING IN HANDS?

kdunlap1959 — 2009-08-26 03:13:19Z

They look like they could be Cricket bats... ?