Benzie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John Schenburn

haligh87 — 2009-10-13 02:33:24Z

Thank you for the information.

Re: Looking for marriage record - William Baker

pdsain — 2009-10-11 03:53:11Z

I am not related.

Michigan Marriages 1868 - 1925, scans of actual ledgers.
http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0

09 Jan 1906 in Gilmore, Benzie Co Wm E "Barker" age 24 born Ohio of Gilmore MI and Rosa York age 17 born TN of Gilmore. William's father Frank Baker mother Sarah Dilly. Rosa's father Lute York mother unknown. Samuel E ? Minister performed marriage, Sadie Patterson of Sherman and Jay? Baker of Gilmore witnesses.

17 Jan 1914 in Honor, MI; Rose B Baker age 27 born TN married Reuben V Hatfield age 27 born MI residents of Benzie Co. Rose's father - - - York her mother Lucy Phillipps, her second marriage, Reuben's
first marriage. His father Simon Hatfield and mother Mary Reemes or Reemer. Wesley B Coney JP performed marriage, B. Millirou? of Nessen? City and Verna L Britton of Hanover witnesses.

Vernal L BURGESS Britton born MI 1884 wife of Ernest W Britton.

18 Nov 1916 William E Baker age 35 born Ohio, farmer, resident of Benzonia MI married Mary A Goodhouse age 41 born Canada resident of Benzonia MI. William's father Frank Baker mother Sadie Dilley. William E Baker was previously married one time. Mary A Goodhouse father Thomas Lamb mother Anna Bradley. Mary had previously been married two times. George M Sprout JP performed marriage his wife and C.....? Sprout were witnesses. Mary A Lamb married R S G Carhartt in 1894 then Gerrit Goodhouse in 1909.

William's brother Lawrence Baker born OH 1886 married Violet Robinson 22 Nov 1915 Flint, Genesee Co, father Frank Baker mother Sarah Dilley.

Rose's sister Sadie York born TN 1885 married Milford Moore born MI 1881 22 Oct 1903 Paw Paw, Van Buren Co. Her father listed as Luther York mother Emeline Phillips. Milford's father Byron Moore mother Arcile Daniels.

01 Sept 1910 Homestead, Benzie Co Luther York born NY 1853 married Emily Reed age 45 born Benton Harbor 1865. His father James York his mother Jane White. Her father Myron Moon and mother Charlotte Brandt.

1910, Benzonia, Benzie, MI
Luther U York age 56 born NY widowed parents NY

William E Baker of Ohio first wife Rose B YORK born TN about 1887 married 1906 MI had Vina V abt 1908, one of two children of the marriage, other child died before 1910 census. Rose B's father from NY mother from TN per 1910 census.

1920;Census Place: Hamilton, Van Buren, Michigan; Roll T625_799; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 191; Image: 320.
Buben Hatfield 1887 MI MI MI - Ruben Vern Hatfield born 06 Mar 1886 registered WW I Draft Van Buren Co, farmer, Rose Hatfield nearest relative, medium height and build, blue eyes, light hair, 12 Sept 1918
Rosa YORK BAKER Hatfield 1887 TN NY TN
Vina Hatfield 1909 MI dtr - Vina Baker married "Laurence" King 25 Aug 1925 St Joseph Berrien MI. He was 25 born MI 19 May 1900, Vina was 18, Laurence's father Greenbery, mother a Dawson.
James Hatfield 1913 MI son

1930, Baroda, Berrien MI
Lawrence King 29 died Dec 1965 Flint, Genesee Co born 19 May 1900
Vina V Baker King 21
Donald G King 3 11/12
Lawrence F King 2 6/12
Ernest L King no age listed

Do not find Ruben, Rose nor James Hatfield in 1930 census.

Name: William Erastie Baker
County: Benzie, RFD #1 Benzonia
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 6 Feb 1881
Race: White, shore, slender, blue eyes, brown hair
FHL Roll Number: 1675068
DraftBoard: 0
Laborer at Chevrolet Motor Co Plant #4 Flint MI, Mrs. Mary A Baker same address nearest relative.
07 Sept 1918
Source Information: Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm.

1910 Cleon, Manistee MI 1920;Census Place: Hurley, Iron, Wisconsin; Roll T625_1988; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 98; Image: 996. 1930 Ironwood, Gogebic, MI
Milford Moore MI USA NY / MI MI PA born 06 June 1881 registered WW I Draft Iron Co WI
Sarah "Sadie" YORK Moore 1890 TN MI TN
Albert Moore 1905 MI
Ralph Moore 1907 MI
Glada/Glady Moore 1909 MI
William Moore 1916 MI
Lila Moore 1919 MI
Vina Moore 1922
Helen Moore 1925
Gladys Moore 1927
Luther York 1853 NY NY NY widowed father in law in household 1920

Luther U York of Jasper, Steuben NY born 1853 father James born NY 1823 mother Sarah Jane White York born NY 1834.

Only find Luther in the three census records.

Re: VALLEAU, MATTICE, BARNES, CRAIN

joyness1 — 2009-10-11 03:48:48Z

Groom's name: Henry J. Valleau
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 68 years
Groom's birth year: 1856
Groom's birthplace: Painesville, O.
Bride's name: Hattie Mattice Crain
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 66 years
Bride's birth year: 1858
Bride's birthplace: Canada
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 10 Nov 1924
Marriage place: Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Geo. B. Valleau
Groom's mother's name: Fatima Roff
Father of bride's name: Azelius Mattice
Mother of bride's name: Jessemine Coon
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342762
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4210108
Image number: 200
Reference number: v 3 p 3 rn 149
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Chris

Re: Looking for death record - William e baker

ThomasKer2 — 2009-10-09 19:48:54Z

I'm not related to this family.

There are NO FREE online Michigan sites with death information after 1920.

Order the death certificate from the county of death clerk's office. You will need to supply at a minimum the approx. year of death.

Re: VALLEAU, MATTICE, BARNES, CRAIN

Sharron Filer — 2009-10-09 19:17:33Z

Do you have a Henry J. Valleau, married 1924 to Harriet Mattice Crain Barnes in Traverse City? She was 66 years old at the time.

Looking for marriage record - William Baker

ooobaby20011 — 2009-09-09 02:38:42Z

Am looking for a marriage record for William E Baker born in Ohio 1881 and Rose??.married about 1906 in Benzie.Am wondering if he is the son of Frank and Sarah Baker.
Thank you.

Looking for death record - William e baker

ooobaby20011 — 2009-09-09 02:37:54Z

Am searching for death record for William E Baker born Feb. 1881 in Ohio. He was listed in the 1930 census as living in Benzie Michigan
His parents were Frank Baker and Sarah Dilley.
Would appriciate any info on this person
Thank you

Re: M.L. Henry

fhenry35 — 2009-09-01 03:57:48Z

Doris Henry (wife of Marion Lester Henry) was my step-mother. She married my father in 1939 after my own mothers death in 1937. She was adopted at a young age by Carl and Flora Hoadley of Benzie county, Michigan. She had told me that she had a brother, Sherman Baker and another named George Baker. I had met George Baker many years ago (ca. 1960). I am attaching photos of Doris and my father (1967) and her graduation portrait. She passed away in 1974. She has a son David and daughter Patricia (last names and info available).
If you would like to correspond with me, please send e-mail to "Fred" at whitey1bite@comcast.net and I will respond within a few hours.

Re: Crawford, Mckinstry, Davidson, Sheldon

RuthWaite55 — 2009-08-03 22:47:40Z

Interested in knowing of the descendants of Almon. Can provide data re his parents and siblings

Almon`s parents

RuthWaite55 — 2009-08-03 15:53:39Z

Lakeview Cemetery in Newtonville Ontario (Clarke Twp., Durham County , Ont.)
Micher ?? Crawford died Mar 15 1846 47 years
Elizabeth Cutcher w/o Micah Crawford died Sept 29 1875 74 years old
also a son Nathan aged 13 years .....no dates

Re: CRAWFORD, MCKINSTRY

RuthWaite55 — 2009-08-03 15:53:07Z

CRAWFORD 1861 census @ca.on.044 page 071 line 10
@ca.on.durham_county. clarke_township section 4 film C1016 lds0349257
10 CRAWFORD George W. m 28 Ont none farmer
G. W. 37 & Annie 24 Clarke Township 1871 census @ca.on.050d2 family 106
G. W. 47 & Annie 33 Clarke Township 1881 census @ca.on.128c1 family 095
George W. 57 widower Clarke Township 1891 census @ca.on.059c2 family 149
11 CRAWFORD {?} Elizabeth f 56 Ont none widow
Elizabeth 66 widow Clarke Township 1871 census @ca.on.050d2 family 108
12 CRAWFORD Almon m 25 Ont none labourer
13 CRAWFORD John m 20 Ont none labourer
John 27 widower Clarke Township 1871 census @ca.on.050d2 family 108
14 CRAWFORD James m 16 Ont none labourer
15 CRAWFORD Cutcher m 14 Ont none labourer

CRAWFORD, MCKINSTRY

2009-08-03 15:51:33Z

Looking for anchestors of Almon CRAWFORD(1836-1900) and Sarah MCKINSTRY (1841-1893) who came to Benzie county,MI in 1867 from Canada.

Re: MCKINSTRY

RuthWaite55 — 2009-08-01 20:47:35Z

Very interested in the McKinstry born Clarke as I am trying to trace the McKinstry family born in Clarke. Do you have any further daya re his parents or other data.?

Re: Richardson family of Benzie Co.

ThomasKer2 — 2009-07-23 21:44:23Z

I'm not related to this family.

1900 -
Name: John Richardson
Home in 1900: Lake Ann, Benzie, Michigan
Age: 39
Birth Date: Apr 1861
Birthplace: Canada Eng
[Canada English]
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1863
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Canada Eng
Mother's Birthplace: Canada Eng
Spouse's Name: Ettie
Marriage Year: 1882
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 18
Residence : Lake Ann Village, Benzie, Michigan
Occupation: farmer

John Richardson 39 - immigrated 1863
Ettie Richardson 36, 4/64 MI - 8 children & 6 living
Roy Richardson 14, 1/86 MI
Thelma M Richardson 13, 1/87 MI
Leslie Richardson 10, 6/90 MI
Chester Richardson 7, 7/92 MI
Ollie Richardson 2, 10/98 MI - dau
Bertrand Richardson 2/12, 12/99 Mi

Marriage record -
Groom's name: John Richardson
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 23 years
Groom's birth year: 1858
Groom's birthplace: Canada
Bride's name: Ettie E. Bellingy
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 18 years
Bride's birth year: 1863
Bride's birthplace: Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 20 Dec 1881
Marriage place: New Haven, Macomb, Michigan
Father of groom's name:
Mother of groom's name:
Father of bride's name:
Mother of bride's name:
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342468
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4207675
Image number: 140
Reference number: v 2 p 280 rn 3198
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

1880 -
Name: Isaac Bellingy
Home in 1880: Clinton, Macomb, Michigan
Age: 41
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Olive
Father's birthplace: Michigan
Mother's birthplace: Michigan
Occupation: Laborer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Isaac Bellingy 41, MI
Olive Bellingy 36, MI
Eliza Bellingy 17, MI [aka = Ettie]
May Bellingy 13, MI
Olive Bellingy 12, MI
Josephine Bellingy 7, MI
Maud Bellingy 4, MI
George Bellingy 1, MI
William Bellingy 27, MI - brother, sailor

1870 -
Name: John Richardson
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Age in 1870: 12
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1870: Lynn, St Clair, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lynn

Samuel Richardson 28, Canada - farmer
Catharine Richardson 27, Canada
Harriet Richardson 7, MI
Sarah Richardson 5, MI
Joseph Richardson 2, MI
John Richardson 12, Canada

Re: Richardson family of Benzie Co.

ThomasKer2 — 2009-07-23 18:20:40Z

I'm not aware of any online Benzie county death records.

Order the death cert. from the Benzie County Clerks office.

Re: Richardson family of Benzie Co.

jmcarl1 — 2009-07-23 18:12:20Z

Would you happen to have access to Benzie Co death records? Thanks so much. Joyce

Richardson family of Benzie Co.

jmcarl1 — 2009-07-23 13:01:19Z

I am trying to find information about a John T. Richardson. He is buried in Lake Ann Cemetery 1858-1928. His wife is Ettie Bellingy and they were married in Macomb Co. MI. I am trying to find out who John's parents are. Thanks in advance!!

Re: marriage record lookup Please, 1898

jmcarl1 — 2009-07-22 23:34:47Z

You can lookup several Michigan records and actually view them here. It is in the tesing faze.
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#...

This brings you rite to their actual records.

WATERS

2009-06-30 13:26:02Z

I am researching my WATERS ancestors. I know that there are several WATERS who passed away in Benzonia, Benzie Co., Michigan. I am interested in obtaining obituaries and possibly corresponding with WATERS descendants still living in Michigan. Where is the best place for me to contact for newspaper obituaries?
Some of the WATERS I am looking for obituaries are:

Amasa WATERS died 25 Dec 1893 at Benzonia
Frederick Bernard WATERS died 17 Jan 1918 at Benzonia
William Philo WATERS died 1991 at Benzonia

I thank you for any assistance or referrals.
Tim Rodabaugh

WATERS

2009-06-30 13:20:40Z

I am interested in learning more of my WATERS ancestors, and I have learned that Asa WATERS died at Benzonia, MI in 1894, and his son Frederick WATERS died at Benzonia, MI in 1918. I would like to obtain obituaries for both of these gentlemen and any other information, such as wives and children names. Asa WATERS was a brother to my 3gr grandfather Harvey H. WATERS.
I thank anyone who can assist me.
Tim

Re: Nichols Family History

2009-03-03 18:40:21Z

Hi Debbie,

Wow, I sure hope you have some links to my Nichols family. Just tell me what kind of info you would like and I will see if I have it.

I am not sure what information you have read that I have previously posted, but this is a little of what I can tell you about my family:

James M. Nichols lived in various parts of Michigan in the mid to late 1800's. One of his son's, George Albert Nichols, was born in 1862 in Saranac, MI. I believe he married Carrie Bovee. He had at least two son's with his first wife (Carrie Bovee). Their names were Eli and Jim. He married again to Dora Straw, they had several children including my grandfather, Frank Nichols. I know that is real brief, but it might be enough to see if we are linked at all.

Other Names you can look for in are:
(I will put them in family order starting with James M. Nichols)
James M. Nichols
----George A. Nichols
--------Eli Nichols
--------James (Jim) Nichols
--------Arthur Nichols
--------Mary Nichols
--------Bertha Nichols
--------Georgia Nichols
--------Frank Nichols
----Truman W. Nichols (Walter)
--------Alfred Nichols
--------Charles Nichols
--------Fred Nichols (maybe the same as Alfred)
--------Mandie Nichols
--------Mable Nichols
----Ida P. Nichols

That is about it for other names in the family. Let me know if there is anything else I might add.

Thanks,
Rick

Search for Helmer family

2009-03-03 17:35:06Z

I am looking for William H. Helmer, b. 13 Sep 1868 in Benzie County, MI, s/o Jonas E. Helmer of Rainham, Canada West.

Margaret (Helmer) Hannibal (alternate spelling: Hanible) is from Rainham, Canada and lived in Benzie Co. at the same time. I am trying to find any information on her family.

Re: WATERS

MFleetwood0870 — 2009-06-30 13:25:14Z

Hi - I took an extra few minutes at the courthouse in Beulah yesterday and looked for death dates for the Waters you are looking for. I have found a few, and since all the old deaths in Benzie County are listed on the two page index these are probably all you'll find. Obits are a bit tougher, since the earliest Benzonia papers in the local library don't start until 1888, and then they were sporatic.
The village of Benzonia was started as a college, so the local newspaper seems to be filled with town and school news, but little about the farmers except a few gossip columns. In fact I found no formal obits listed even in 1918, if someone in town died they just put it on the front page. The paper did not print for the two months in 1918 when I looked for Frederick's notice, change of ownership.

So here's from the death certificates at the Benzie Co. Courthouse:

Waters, Achsah Otis, female, white, married, age 82y, 11m, 24d, died Nov. 15 1885 in Benzonia Twp., died of old age, b. Saratoga Co., NY, occupation housewife. Father: Abijah Otis, b. Howard Steuben Co., NY Mother: Eleanor Otis, date of record May 22, 1886

Waters, Sarah Ann, female, white, married, age 68y, 4m, 3d.
Died in Union City, MI (I don't know where this is, it is not around here) died: April 14, 1886, accidentally and instantly killed by being thrown from a carriage by runaway horses. b. Erie Co., NY occupation: teacher and housewife. Father: Matthew Pollay b. Cayuga NY, Mother Olive Pollay b. Orleans Co., NY, date of record Apr. 20, 1887

Waters, Jane, female, white married, age 77 y,, 4 m. 11 d
d. in Frankfort of gastric nueroses b. Ireland, housewife. Father: Gallogay, Mother unknown, date of record Jan 10, 1911

Waters, George H., d. June 14, 1913, male, white, widowed age 90y, 4 m, 14 d in Frankfort of hypostatic congestion of the lungs. b. Vermont occupation cabinet maker, father unknown, mother unknown, date of record Aug. 10. 1913

Waters, ------ infant, 1 day old, died Sept 23, 1896 in Bendon (about 15 miles from Benzonia), father Edwin Waters, mother Ettie Waters

Waters, Geo. Asa, male, white, single, 15y, 7m, 13d. Died in Benzonia Twp., Benzie Co. of diabetis insepidis. b. Mich, occupation farm boy. Father Frederick Waters, Mother Carrie Heath, date of record Oct. 6, 1915

Waters, Frederick B. male, white, married 55 y, 4m, 1d
died in Benzonia
father Otis B. Waters b. NY
mother MA.H Bliss b. Mass
date of record Feb. 5, 1918

While looking for death notes in the paper I found this:

Miss Nora Waters who has been teaching at Evart (Mich) has secured a vacation and is visiting her mother.
(Benzie Banner, Feb. 7, 1918)

Good hunting!

Re: DAVIS, EVELYN LUCILLE

keli1 — 2008-08-06 21:43:33Z

Hi, your Joe is a different one, good luck

William and Mildred Davis

keli1 — 2009-03-03 17:38:07Z

William and Mildred Davis arrived in Benzie County in the year of 1862, with three children. Joseph, Alma and Henry the youngest was six weeks old. They homesteaded on several acres located just down the road from Joyfield cemetery, which was donated land.

Re: Peterville

keli1 — 2008-09-18 14:04:12Z

Harold, my grandmother Irene Davis was born in Peterville and I think her father had a boarding house there, yes they said the train ran through there. Peterville is on her birth certificate, she was born 12 Oct 1904.

Ada A St Clair - Homestead Twp

MElliott — 2008-12-17 23:26:18Z

Looking for a death date for Ada A St Clair. She was born Aug 1859 in Troy, Oakland Co, MI. She married Alexander Campbell in 1879 and then married Issac Jerome Mead in 1890 in Frankfort, Benzie Co, MI. She is listed on the 1920 census in Honor, Benzie Co, MI.

Thanks!
Maureen Garner Elliott

Re: Ada A St Clair - Homestead Twp

MElliott — 2009-03-23 00:36:02Z

Thank you, very much! I did not have Ada's death date.

Are you a relative?

Maureen Garner Elliott
melliott20@wowway.com

Re: Ada A St Clair - Homestead Twp

LSaffron — 2009-03-06 17:59:33Z

ADA A. CAMPBELL ST. CLAIR
BIRTH---Aug. 1849, Michigan
MARRIAGE---8 July 1890, Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan
DEATH---Mar. 1936,
BURIAL---Mar. 1936, Champion Hill Cemetery, Benzie, Michigan
PARENTS---E. A. St.Clair & Jennetta Kintner
CHILDREN---Vernon E. - Gerald L. - Lawrence J. - Iva M. - Ethel S.
--------------------------------------------------
1900 FEDERAL CENSUS MICHIGAN BENZIE HOMESTEAD
2 June 1900 Dwelling 70 Family 75 Sheet 11B (18 of 26)
Isaac J. Mead H,W,M,Jan. 1846,54,M,9, NY. NY. NY.Farmer
Ada A. Mead W,W,F,Aug. 1849,40,M,9,3,3,MI. NY. NY.
Verman E. Mead S,W,M,July 1894,06,S, MI. NY.MI.
Grould L. Mead S,W,M,May 1896,04,S, MI. NY. MI.
Lawrence J. Mead S,W,M,Dec. 1898,01,S, MI. NY. MI.
Ralph A. Mead S,W,M,Mar. 1880,20,S, MI. NY. MI. Day labor
--------------------------------------------------
1910 FEDERAL CENSUS MICHIGAN BENZIE HOMESTEAD Dist. 7
19 Apr. 1910 Dwelling 29 Family 30 Sheet 3A (5 of 36)
Jerome J. Mead H,M,W,65,M2,19, New York New York New York, Farmer, general
Ada A. Mead W,F,W,50,M2,19,5,5,Michigan New York New York
Vernon E. Mead S,M,W,16,S, Michigan New York New York
Gearld L. Mead S,M,W,13,S, Michigan New York New York
Lawrence J. Mead S,M,W,11,S, Michigan New York New York
Iva M. Mead D,F,W, 9,S, Michigan New York New York
Ethel S. Mead D,F,W, 6,S Michigan New York New York
------------------------------------------
1920 FEDERAL CENCES MICHIGAN BENZIE HOMESTEAD HONOR Dist. 8
3 Jan. 1920 Dwelling 9 Family 9 Sheet 6A (10 of 14)
Isaac J. Mead H,M,W,74,M,New York New York New York Farmer, general farm
Ada A. Mead W,F,W,60,M,Michigan New York New York
Lawrence J. Mead S,M,W,21,S, Michigan New York New York
Ethel V. Mead D,F,W,15,S, Michigan New York New York
----------------------------------------
CIVIL WAR PENSION INDEX
Isaac J. Meads - Michigan - Widow, Ada A. Meads - 28 June 1921
----------------------------------------
BENZIE BANNER - 28 Mar. 1936 - Ada A. Mead - Death
----------------------------------------
CHAMPION HILL CEMETERY HOMESTEAD BENZIE MICHIGAN
Headstone - Lot 69, Site 2 - Ada A. Mead 1860 - 1936

Re: Peterville

LSaffron — 2008-09-18 14:03:42Z

Peterville was a small lumber camp located in Section 10, Platte township. It was located in a large valley along the present Fowler Road. A few years ago there was a concrete water tank their. The railroad passed by this tank and may have used it for water as well as the horses that skidded the logs. I have been researching ghost towns in Benzie county, from among other things old newspapers. Found only one referance to Peterville in the Benzie Banner. The article mentioned Samuel Olson, a man that was killed by a falling limb. The article was dated 11 May 1899.
Harold

Re: DAVIS, EVELYN LUCILLE

PL75sn — 2008-08-09 01:13:48Z

Looking for information For Joe W. Davis who was born 1895 and died 1954. Any information about childreen or and Evelyn.

Re: DAVIS, EVELYN LUCILLE

PL75sn — 2008-08-07 13:35:46Z

Would you happend to know a Joe W. Davis? Lucille Bowlen? My great aunt was Evelyn Lucille Snider St. Clear Davis. Any additional infor would be great. Thank you,

Dawn Turner

marriage record lookup Please, 1898

grmira — 2009-04-09 23:48:35Z

I am trying to locate the maiden name of my ancestor's wife in hopes that it will help me to find what happened to them after 1910. In the census of 1900, it says that they were married for two years which would make it 1898. They have one daughter who was born in 1899. I can't be sure that they were married in Benzie county but its the only place I have. If anyone is headed to the courthouse and would be so kind to take a look and see if they were married there and if so, could get her maiden name for me .... I would be forever thankful. Or perhaps the birth of their daughter might have her mother's maiden name on the birth record. Their info below:

Fred H. Graham b. 1873 St. Joseph county, Michigan
Carrie b. 1869 Michigan (she was about 4 yrs. older than him)
Margaret W. b. 1899 - daughter

Thank you so very much!

Re: marriage record lookup Please, 1898

grmira — 2009-06-30 00:20:09Z

THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH!!! You have no idea how much help this is. You are wonderful!! I am so excited and I know I am not able to thank you enough for your assistance. Again, thank you so very much. Have a wonderful day and a great holiday!

Re: Rachel Jane Blacklock, d. 17 Sep 1887

ThomasKer2 — 2009-03-06 17:57:41Z

To continue -
1870 -
Name: Alexander Blacklock
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1826
Age in 1870: 44
Birthplace: Scotland
Home in 1870: Crystal Lake, Benzie, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Frankfort

Alexander Blacklock 44, Scotland = engineer
Rachel Blacklock 39, Canada
Isabelle Blacklock 16, Canada
Thomas Blacklock 12, Canada

Alexander Blacklock
Birth: 03 Apr 1826 Kirkpatrick Fleming Northern District, Scotland, United Kingdom
Death: 21 Sep 1897 Benzie County, Michigan
He married -
Rachel Jane Parish
Birth: 1831 Canada
Death: 17 Sep 1887 Benzie County, Michigan

Their children -
Isabelle Blacklock
Birth: 1854 Canada
Death:

Birth: 1859 Ontario, Canada
Death:

Thomas C. Blacklock
Birth: 05 Aug 1858 Canada
Death: 05 Apr 1905 Benzie County, Michigan
He married -
Mirtey J.
Birth: 1863 Michigan
Death:

1880 -
Name: Thos. Blacklock
Home in 1880: South Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Ontario Can
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Mirtey J.
Father's birthplace: Scotland
Mother's birthplace: Ontario Can
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Laborer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Thos. Blacklock 22
Mirtey J. Blacklcock 17, Mi

Marriage record -
PARRISH, R ISABELLA
BLACKLOCK, A. G. BENZIE, 24 APR 1845

BLACKLOCK, THOMAS
MARTHA, MCGREGOR
BENZIE, 25 APR 1879

Death record - Gilmore Township Cemetery, Benzie county
Blacklock, Alex
b.4 /3/1826
d 9/21/1897

Blacklock, Rachel Jane
b. unknown
d. 9/17/1887

This is the son -
Blacklock, Thomas
b. 8/5/1858
d. 4/5/1905

Go here for for further details - FREE site
http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/search_archives.a...

FYI -
Immigration data was not rewuired until the 1900 census.

Michigan did not require birth & or death registrations until 1867.

Re: Rachel Jane Blacklock, d. 17 Sep 1887

ThomasKer2 — 2009-03-06 17:56:08Z

I'm not related to this family.

1880 -
Name: Alexander Blacklock
Home in 1880: South Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan
Age: 55
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Scotland
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Rachael J.
Father's birthplace: Scotland
Mother's birthplace: Scotland
Occupation: Engineer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Alexander Blacklock 55
Rachael J. Blacklock 49, Canada [f. b. Scotland & m. B. IRE]

Re: GRANT, Charles & Amalia

ThomasKer2 — 2009-07-07 14:40:02Z

I'm not related to this family.

Charles Grant is not in Benzie County in 1920.

Need DOB's + birthplaces for this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

Re: marriage record lookup Please, 1898

jseni1952 — 2009-06-30 13:19:04Z

You probabaly found the information you were looking for ..
But incase you didn't here is what I found..

Groom: Frederick H. Graham Born: 1874 Thur River Mi.
23 yrs old
Bride: Carrie (nee Bristol) Magill Born: 1867 Ludington 30 yrs old
Married: June 12,1897 Lake Anna Benzie,Mi
Father of Groom: Hugh Graham
Mother of Groom: ---
Father of Bride" Peter M. Bristol
Mother of Bride: Rebecca Fuller
Joseph T. Jackson Clergyman
Witnesses: Joseph Dell Lake Anna
---- Dell Lake Anna

First name I couldn't read...
I hope this helps.....

Re: marriage record lookup Please, 1898

jseni1952 — 2009-06-29 23:49:25Z

In the marriage license of Fred Graham it did list his mother as Martha? no last name...But I think I found more info but the initial is B. Instead of H. which could have been an error in writing..

Frederick B. Graham
Born: Oct 10,1873 Fabius,St. Jospeh
Father: Hugh Graham Born: Ireland
Mother: Martha Graham Born: Ireland

I think these are one and the same

GRANT, Charles & Amalia

rwelgin1 — 2009-07-06 12:50:26Z

I am looking for anyone with connections to or researching the family of Charles and Amalia (Lowers) Grant. They moved from LaSalle Co., IL to Benzie Co., MI in the 1910-1920's.
They had 4 children, Marion, Edna, Emily and Ralph Grant.
I am looking for pics and additional info on them. I am the gr. grandnephew of Amalia Grant.

Re: GRANT, Charles & Amalia

rwelgin1 — 2009-07-07 14:40:27Z

I was wrong in my post, they are still in LaSalle Co., IL in 1920, so they removed to Frankfort, Bezie Co., MI after 1920 and are in the 1930 census.
I believe they are all buried in Benzonia Twsp Cemetery.

Charles F. Grant 1876-1962
Amalia "" 1876-1965
Marion 1898-1936
Edna 1902-1988
Emily 1906-
Ralph 1908-1988

Rick

Rachel Jane Blacklock, d. 17 Sep 1887

BarbaraBrownAllen — 2008-11-18 10:31:23Z

Hello: Rachel Jane, wife of Alexander Blacklock 1826-1897, was born in Ontario 1831, d. 17 Sep 1887. I can't find anything official about her parentage. Is there a kind soul in Benzie Co. who might have access to the old Benzie newspapers who might be willing to look for an obituary for Rachel or one for Alexander who died 21 Sep 1897, So. Frankfort? MANY many thanks in advance. Barbara

Re: WATERS

harrietewalter — 2009-07-03 17:14:18Z

I do not live n Michigan but spent every summer there growing up and am aware of these and other Waters that lived there As I am interested in learning more about Harvey, perhaps we could share some of what each one has. HWalter

Re: WATERS

harrietewalter — 2009-07-02 17:07:51Z

I have Asa's obituary as he is my gr-grandfather. Frederick is his grandson,being the son of Otis who was a minister and was at several different times the minister of the Congrgational church in Benzonia.
Depending on where you may live, you may get copies on microfilm. Have information on Amasa also.
Let me know about your location. There are other ways to get them also.
More on that later. HWalter

Re: WATERS

harrietewalter — 2009-06-30 13:26:27Z

Did you ever get a response to the Waters family in Benzonia Michigan,
My grandmother was a Waters, daughter of Asa and Achsah Waters. I remember Philo, but Frederick had already died when I knew the family .
If you still need this let me know and perhaps I can help you
H. Walter

Re: WATERS

harrietewalter — 2009-06-29 17:44:43Z

Well, here Iam again. Just discoverd this message too regarding the Waters. Frederick is the grandson of Asa, being the son of Otis, Asa's oldest son.
I knew there was a Harvey, have little on him, but not much
as the few that I know about are the family that came to Michigan. Will wait for your response.
H Walter

Re: BRUCE, Guy and Helen in Frankfort, 20th century

rwelch128 — 2008-07-16 18:01:55Z

Thank you so much for the great information about Guy Bruce. He was my aunt Mildred's first husband and I am helping his granddaughter learn more about her family. She will really appreciate what you have provided.

Richard Welch

Re: Nichols Family History

dphomie — 2009-03-03 18:39:06Z

I think you should contact me.....I have alot of Nichols family history that originates from...Concord Nebraska....
I have an old family bible that dates back to 1776 there are alot of entries....births and deaths... of all kinds of Nichols........

hope to hear from you! :)
DPerez

Roy Westboy - Thompsonville and Springdale 1880's - 1930

aymeebl — 2009-04-09 23:58:09Z

Researching Roy William Westboy. Trying to find his parents and siblings (if he had any). Death cert says father was John Westboy and mother was Mary Gonzales. Not sure this is correct.

I've scanned the 1920 census forms for Benzie and Manistee Co.. Also have tried various spellings of Westboy, but no luck. Hoping someone might have some suggestions. Thanks for any help!!

This is what I do know:

Born about 1880 or 1887 (Not sure where, possibly Norway). According to WWI registration card dated 6/5/1917 he lived in Thompsonville, MI and worked on a farm in Springdale, MI. His wife Wilhelmina (Minnie)nee Johnson and child Judith lived in Chicago and did not live with him as far as I know. His daughter's birth certificate dated 3/16/1918 also states he lived in Thompsonville, MI. I believe he and Minnie may have divorced sometime between 1920 and 1930s. He must have eventually moved to Chicago area too. I can find him on the 1930 census in Cook County, Il, and he did die 7/21/1953 in Chicago.

Thanks again for any help and any suggestions!!!

Re: William and Mildred Davis

leopta — 2009-03-03 17:38:36Z

My mother is Zella Davis, Grd Fth Zell Davis, Grt Grd Fth George Grant Davis and Grt Grt grandfather Joseph Davis from Benzie County Joyfield Michigan and from your info his parents were William & Mildred Davis. By chance saw the Medal of Honor story in Detroit News last year and knew it had to be same family, which all connected when I saw your message in Roots. Been trying to trace my family for years and came to a deadend. Would you be willing to share info? Where was William born in Pennsylvania and his wife Mildred in Virginia? I would be most grateful and willing to share any of my information. Hopeing to hear from you. Thank-you