I found this request for info in some old e-mail. Please, if anyone can help Ann with her research, contact this message board OR her directly:

"My grandfather, Joseph Courtney was Baraga County Treasure when he married my Grandmother Irene Higgins. Irene taught in a one room school house in Baraga. I remember going there with my father, John S. Courtney of Marquette, MI, to see the school house. It had blown over in a storm but the remains of the building were still there. Where can I write for any information on my Grandparents, Joseph and Irene Courtney. I would like to know anything you may have in your records about this family when they lived in Baraga. I do know that they had two sons born in Baraga, Frank and Charles. But my main interest is Joseph and Irene. When did they arrive there and are there any records of their employment or possibly old directories show- ing where they lived. I hope you can steer me in the right direction. Maybe you could tell me who to write to for this information or where the information may be kept if it exists.
On the marriage certificate of Joseph and Irene the date is October 20, 1891. His occupation at this date was County Treasurer, Baraga, MI. They were married in Palms, MI. This was the birthplace of Irene Higgins Courtney.
Many thanks for your help.
Ann E. Courtney "
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