Crawford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Lumber Camp

NFike4148 — 13 Aug 2005 1:51:51 GMT

Elener (or Ellen) Sinkler and John Scanlon -- married in Frederic in 1898 -- is there any mention in the Frederic Centennial book about either name or about the camp? Have been stumped about this for a long time.

Annie Barry

bluedumplin — 11 Aug 2008 12:41:59 GMT

Does anyone have information on Annie Barry from Crawford County.
Death date 1907
Thank you

Moon

jenniferhoy5758 — 8 Jul 2008 2:26:20 GMT

I am looking for information on any of the Moons from crawford county, i know they lived in Beaver Creek Township for many years. My great great grandmothers name was Tillie Moon and her parents were Floyd and Urilla Moon and floyds parents were Henry and Laura Moon but that is about what i know.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.

Jennifer

Swantek

Patricia — 30 Oct 2006 3:59:15 GMT

Looking for information on an ancestor Peter Swantek, married to Louise ?, according to the 1900 Gaylord census. Peter, aka, Walter died 9/24/1927, Grayling. He had three brothers, John, Bay City, Barney, Saginaw, and Michael.

Finlander looking for Grandfather in Crawford Co area

JHendrickson — 24 Mar 2008 4:25:47 GMT

I received an email over the weekend from a distant relative looking for his Grandfather that lived in the Grayling area abt 1920's.

Looking for Mika Kiiski immigrated to US in 1906 and was in Grayling area abt 1920's and died 1950-1960.

Any help would be appreicated.

John
My dad also from MI

teacher of pere cheney 1910

jessica lynn abbe — 20 May 2004 5:24:44 GMT

to whom this may concern,
do you have any information on a school teacher from 1910 that taught at the Pere Cheney School house? My name is Jessica Lynn Abbe, I am 17 years old, My Great-Great-Great-Grandfather was Ed Clover, and the Clover family was one of the last family's in Pere Cheney. My Great Grandfather Beryl Clover was also born in Pere Cheney and moved to Mio when he was 6 years old. But I am really curious about the school teacher, I have a picture of her, she has black hair up in a bun, very dark eyes, tall, and thin, almost like a witch,but I would like more info if you have it. Anything, who she was, how she died, who her family is. Please, this is important to me. Thank you, Jessica Lynn Abbe

Allen

penbliss1 — 1 May 2002 6:39:10 GMT

I'm looking for George Arthur Allen died October 27, 1921Fredric, Crawford County, MI. I need to know what cemeteries in Fredrick and who run them so I can see if George is buried there or in Crawford County someplace. Can someone check for me to see where he is buried? Please email if you are reseaching this surname at penbliss@chartermi.net

Judge George Mahon in Crawford County any Info On Him or Family

blacksheepsuz67 — 15 Jan 2008 9:45:57 GMT

Judge George Mahon was the Justice Of Peace Of Crawford County. He serve in around 1910. Im looking for where there kids went and who they married. Here is there names are.

George E. Mahon Jr. B: Dec 1898
Rose Mahon B: 1901
Pearsy Mahon B: 1903
Robert Mahon B: Dec 1905

All born in Michigan.

Need help Please

Glenn

George Mahon Does Any One Know This Family Need Help Please

blacksheepsuz67 — 10 Jan 2008 1:14:32 GMT

George E. Mahon B:1851 Ireland He has married twice. His first wife I don't know. He had one son with her and his name was Frank Mahon B:1885 In Canada this is what the census said. Then George married again in Saint Louis,Gratiot County, Michigan To Nettie Badgley on 02 Mar 1898 they live there in 1900 and then move to Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan in 1910 and I see they Died there. They are buried in Elmswood Cemetery,Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan.

Hopefully maybe some knows this family or you can help me with any info you can.

Glenn

Vital Record Card File

bamayer — 28 Sep 2007 1:48:54 GMT

Has anyone used this File at the Library in Grayling. What does it offer? Is it very complete. I see the LDS church a microfilmed it. It says, Vital record card file, Crawford County Avalanche, Michigan ca. 1880-2006. Can someone look up surnames?

Thanks
John
jjmayer@chartermi.net

Genenieve Irene Heath b June 1908

isberg48 — 27 Sep 2007 1:15:37 GMT

She was the d/o Robert John Heath and Margaret Benmark. Robert worked for the MCRR. Margaret died in 1921. According to family lore Genenieve married unknown KNOLL. I am looking for marriage information or the first name of unknown Knoll.

Thank you.

Larry Isberg
isberg48@yahoo.com

Brith and Divorced in Crawford Co. in 1894-1899

deb4529 — 9 Sep 2007 2:07:01 GMT

Looking for divorced for Nelson Lafave and Elizabeth Lizzie
in 1894-1899 Crawford.
Looking for brith on Florence Louise Lafave born feb.1894 in Grayling

Walsh family

nancyporthchrivia — 6 Sep 2007 4:10:35 GMT

Looking for info on James Walsh family that came to Lewiston in late 1800's from Grayling with Michelson-Hanson Lumber Co.

Christian Salling

kmkramer99 — 4 Apr 2002 6:47:22 GMT

I am looking for information on Christian and Kristine Salling and their family. They came to Grayling from Denmark before 1905. The had 5 children born in the US that I know of, KristineMarie, Marion, Else, Elisabeth, and a son. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

John R. Carpenter b: 1900 New Baltimore

MarcieVanDeren — 8 May 2007 7:06:39 GMT

Hi,
We are looking for information on Nelson Russell John Carpenter, born 28 Apr 1900 in New Baltimore.
His parents were John R. Carpenter and Mae? As of 16 Jun 1900, the family with 8 children had moved to Wexford Co. MI.
Were there many Carpenter families in Macomb county at this time?
Do you have any ideas as to where we might further our search?

Thank you for any information that you might have.
Thank you,
Marcie VanDeren/Bobbi Cantrall
Kalispell, MT

Phoebe Adeline "Addie" CRAWFORD 1846 - 1934 MICHIGAN

Leslie85223 — 25 Mar 2007 10:19:46 GMT

Looking for information regarding "Addie" Crawford, her husband, parents and/or her siblings. She was born 11/8/1846 in Bloomfield, MI, married on 4/17/1869 in Flint, MI to Jonas Bellinger and she died on 10/7/1934 in Fenton, MI. She may have had seven children with husband, Jonas.

Post Card of the..Au Sable River Grayling, Michigan

PamThatcher816 — 26 Nov 2006 2:44:48 GMT

I tryed to send this Post Card to
Devereaux Memorial
Crawford County Library
they do not have an E-Mail address.

The little arrow is the house where my ggrandmother:
Sarah Ann Cowell Regan Hair Beckman lived.
Au Sable River Grayling, Michigan

deverney fam. geneaolagy

charles douglass — 29 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

seek birth info,baptized,catholic,maybe 1912,celia deverney,Jake deverney family

Janet Crawford/ Mcmillan of Scotland

Bonnie Headley — 21 Oct 2006 8:35:03 GMT

Looking for information on Janet Crawford born abt. 1780 in Paisley High or Port Glasgow Scotland. She married John McMillan. Their daughter was Catherine McMillan of Scotland and Utah.

Ardie LDS church in scotland record look-up needed

Bonnie Headley — 21 Oct 2006 8:31:35 GMT

I am looking for the babtism record for a John Crawford on March 16, 1849, in the Ardie branch of the Latter Day Saints church.

BUCK and Lamonte

Linda Lyons — 5 Sep 2006 9:18:19 GMT

I am the daughter of Margaret Buck Sergeant who lived in Grayling near the AuSable River until 1939, always talked about her best friend Elsie May Lamonte. I am curious as to where Elsie went, as I don't think they stayed in touch? Also, does anyone know anything about Buck's Station, appaently a settlement near Fredric. Thanks, Linda

Mitchell & Reive

lu151 — 12 Sep 2006 1:19:43 GMT

Searching for any info on Eugene Mitchell & Elsie Reive who live on Star Route, Grayling, MI in 1971. Would like to have city directory entries, ma to show address (Star Route 424AA; Grayling, MI); plat of property; tax record to show ownership; obit (he died Sep 18, 1971; she died after that date).
email: mwhit1930@aol.com

Mysterious Murder or Hunting Accident in Grayling - Albert Boss

SoMany?s — 27 Aug 2006 6:03:45 GMT

I'm trying to find information on a mysterious hunting accident in Grayling, Michigan. The victim was Albert Boss US Air Force and my hunch is that this happened in the late 40s. If anyone has any information or even a hunch please let me know. I'd like to know a rough date so I can search for newspaper archives if it's possible. Thanks, SoMany?s freeasthewind@earthlink.net

Waterpark?

Cliff — 24 Jul 2006 12:10:04 GMT

I have heard talk that someone is building a waterpark on 4 Mile road, anyone one have any info on this?

Harvey Crawford

brandalmoo — 23 Jul 2006 2:13:10 GMT

Looking for the member who put Harvey in Married to Margaert F Johnantgen.
Harvey was born 1912 died 1955.
His father was William E Crawford.
Please email me
brandalmoo@Yahoo.com

Daniel poss

Sandi Elliosn — 12 Apr 2006 6:30:54 GMT

Last found in Crawford Co. in 1880 MI. Census. Looking for death.

Stephan and Trudeau

ZORCY — 22 Feb 2006 3:50:43 GMT

Can anyone give me some info on these 2 families in Michigan? i Know there is a bridge named after Stephan, some relatives live somewhere near it, but thats it.

Who did George Dubois Married in 1920's

Anne — 24 Apr 2006 4:55:24 GMT

George Woods Dubois married a Dora Mae (nee Unknown)
abt.1920-22 in Grayling,This is on the 1930 census.Anne

Hotel & Restaurant, Frederic, 1910-1925

Sandy — 7 Jan 2002 8:03:32 GMT

Seeking information on hotel near railroad track in Frederic during 1910-1925. It may have been Au Sable or some other name. Photos, history, land records, memories, anything appreicated. Thank you. Sandy

ancesters

gb672 — 21 Jun 2001 11:22:24 GMT

Would like to find all or as many of these ancesters as I
can,Ila Belle Turner,Orville N Turner,Helen Turner, Alice Turner,Ila was a Smith ,Bert Smith,Boyces are Charles M ,
Harold,The Steeles Cora IRENE,Fred and Prudey Steele.
I would like information and dates of births,deaths and marriages. Some lived in Crawford County,Mi.

REGAN COWELL MOORE LONDON

PamThatcher816 — 26 Nov 2006 2:44:48 GMT

Crawford County Library

ancestor_seeker2007 — 6 Apr 2006 1:47:41 GMT

If you have a genealogy request for crawford county please contact our local library as we will be conducting research every wednesday. Please ask that your request be sent to the attention of Jo or Kim. The web site is http://nlc.lib.mi.us/members/crawford/ and the price list is as follows:

Information request guidelines are as follows:

Requester is allowed 1 request per week with a limit of 2 searches per that request, ie. an obituary, transcription of death record, or newspaper article from the Crawford County Avalanche.

Exact names for research are a must, we cannot research into, for example, "John Doe married Elizabeth Whoever and we are trying to find her sister, name unknown." We also will NOT under any circumstances do research to supply the names of living relatives and we have the right to refuse any request under those guidelines.

Death Certificates from Crawford County are only sold as certified copies and are $15.00 each, with cost set by the county itself. This is not negotiable, but we are willing to hand write (transcribe) a record of death.

Prices for research as as follows:

$3.00 flat rate per request.
$5.00 additional charge for transcribing a record of death.
$5.00 additional charge for transcribing a record of marriage.
$3.00 additional charge for census searches for Crawford County.
$0.25 for copies
Postage is additional.

If you prefer, your information can be emailed to you, but copies must still be paid for whether you get that information via USPS or email

Hanson Family

grbutka_1 — 3 Dec 2005 4:46:15 GMT

Debbie,
I might have something for you on the Hanson family.
Email me at grbutka@charter.net.
Renee

looking for an obituary please

FrancesRascona — 5 Mar 2006 3:00:47 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of Grace Wegner who passed away 8-29-1993 in Traverse City. Thank you very much.

Marriage look-up on Alex Webb

deb4529 — 12 Jul 2006 1:59:35 GMT

He married a Lizzie (Eliz) jun.1901.Can someone tell there
parent on the marriage record.and Lizzie maiden name.His
1900 Crawford Co.census said he born here,I think he was born in Ny.

Henry Halcomb born in North or South Carolina

Bonnie Headley — 7 Dec 2005 5:15:32 GMT

I am looking for people related to Henry Halcomb. He married Martha Medlin Gayhart in floyd Co Kentucky in 1892.

Berniece Babbitt & Jack Manny

grbutka_1 — 3 Dec 2005 4:46:15 GMT

Anyone in Grayling know's the Babbitt &Stephan family
history.I am a decendent of Reuben Babbitt JR.
What I am looking for is any info on Berniece Babbitt (MY grandfather's mother) daughter of Reuben&Jeanne(Stephan)Babbitt,Concerning her relationship with a Jack Manny?
I was told that as a young girl in Grayling,Michigan.
Berniece worked as a ticket agent at the railroad station in
Grayling and met this Jack Manny who I was told was a engineer.The result of this whirlwind romance was my grandfather 8-15-1915.Jack Manny is the needle in my family haystack and I can not find anything on him,it is like he fell off the face of the earth.I also was told his name was on my
grandfather's birthcertificate but the trail goes cold after that.
I would like any help I can get.
Thank-You,
Renee Butka
Gaylord,Michigan

Need obit for Albert "Bert" Jones, Grayling, Michigan

Joan Chase — 25 Apr 2005 3:47:17 GMT

I am looking for information on my great uncle, Bert Jones. He died January 6, 1968, in Grayling, Crawford County, MI.
He was buried in Brookside Cemetery in West Branch, Ogemaw County, MI.
I would appreciate it if someone could find his obit for me. Would fill in one of the blanks in my research.
Thanks so much
Joan

rosetta hartwich

izellausa — 28 Mar 2005 4:19:50 GMT

rosetta married william robson on 3-20-1906 in grayling,tring to find information on their family

1900 Census lookup ?

DTomlins56 — 9 Sep 2005 4:02:28 GMT

I found what I believe to be a friend's family in Beaver Creek, 1900. The image on Ancestry.com is awful, barely readable, very dark at the bottom of the page where the family is.

I know there are sometimes more than one filmed image, or perhaps someone has access to the originals in a county courthouse ??

The name is CHRISTENSON (looks like page 265A, ED 77)
Head : ??? b. Oct 1860, in Denmark, age 39, immigrated 1881
Wife: Caroline (I think), b. Jan 1863, age 37, immigrated 1882
6 children, 6 living
Son: Alex (s/b Axel) b. Mar. 1886, age 14, b. Michigan

next page has other children, all b. in MI
Bernhardt b. Aug 1887 ae 12
Ernest b. Oct 1889 ae 10
Carl b. Nov 1891 ae 8
Johnie (?) b. May 1895 ae 4
male child, b.Sept 1897 ae 2 - can't make out the name

So, what I'm hoping to find is the name of the Head of Household.

Thanks in advance !!

robson/hartwich

izellausa — 25 Mar 2005 9:43:03 GMT

i looking for information on william robson and rosette hartwich they were married 3-20-1906 in grayling?wiliam robson was born abt.1880 in mi.to mark robson and esther m. brown.

Obit Submission

Louis R. Ward, Jr. — 20 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I took the following extracts from a microfilm copy of the Crawford Co., Avalance. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date the newspaper published the information.

-Chief SHOPPENAGON's grandchild died yesterday morning. It had been sick all winter. (10 Feb 1887)

OBIT for HOOVER

Robert — 29 Jun 2004 3:31:47 GMT

Would like to know if their is an obit for Malvina Hoover, died 26 Oct 1987, of the content of the obit. Thank you

Obit request for Edward LAMOTTE

dorosdogs — 26 Aug 2004 1:34:31 GMT

I'm hoping someone could help me get a copy of an obit for Edward LAMOTTE. Born 7/5/1953, died 1/10/1989, residence was Grayling, Crawford County.

He was the son of a long lost aunt. I'm hoping his obit could provide clues on the rest of the family.

Thank you, Dorothea Williams
dorotheasmail-genealogy@yahoo.com

Pere Cheney

natekarn1 — 2 Jun 2003 12:49:04 GMT

It would be great if someone could email me some info, links, or web addresses about Pere Cheney, especially if they include info about a woman named Ella. I am interested in the history, people, places and mysterious plague that supposedly caused the town to go under. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks so much!!!

FISCHER OR HANSON INFO

Debbie — 3 Aug 2004 7:54:07 GMT

I am looking for information concerning great, great aunts. My grandmother was Edward Sorenson's wife, her mother Emilie was a FISCHER, I am looking for Emilie's sister's name. According to the Avalanche they were known as "MINNIE" FISCHER' (Mrs. John Otsen) and MRS. RASMUS HANSON (AKA HEDWIG FISCHER). These two women did not immigrate here from Denmark with the rest of the Fischer siblings. I have looked through the on-line Avalanche history and cemetary information also and find nothing concerning these individuals. **HELP**

Joseph H/May F. Nichols

jstafew1 — 26 Jul 2004 3:24:53 GMT

Searching for information regarding the Nichols Family. Joseph H./ May F. Nichols. Homer and Fred Nichols. Thought to be living in this area in 1906.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Thompson born in 1865

juliedelaney171 — 24 Jul 2004 6:12:47 GMT

Seeking information on the Thompson family, Henry Thompson, who came to America in 1863 (b 1841 Norway, d 1928 Minn.). He married Kristi Figum about 1864, and their first child Mary was born near Cape River in 1865. They apparently moved to Mower county Minnesota in 1867. He may have been traveling with his older sister (Susan Thompson) and brother (Mons Monson). Mary eventually married Hans Monson in 1898 (Minnesota) and died 3/17/1917.

Any info would certainly help!

AOL/AIM?

CareBear — 5 Jul 2003 12:52:38 GMT

hey, i was wondering if i could talk to someone who had actually been to the cemetery. My friend and i went there, and we were hoping to go back again, so i was wondering if anyone had any strange experiences there that they'd like to share. I have been to the dreambook website about Pere Cheney, but i wanted to know if i could actually talk to someone about it. Currently i do not have an e-mail address, but i do have AOL instant messager. My screen name is CareBear8104, so please IM me!

Pere Cheney

Adam Myers — 29 May 2002 3:52:14 GMT

I'm trying to do an investigation on Pere Cheney.......any first hang accounts of paranormal activity or experiences are greatly appreciated. I also need information on the history of the town. Thank you. Please email me........

hugemuscles4life@hotmail.com

City Directory Lookup, Please in Grayling, Michigan

sarah_lasry — 6 Nov 2003 1:40:37 GMT

I would appreciate if somebody could please look up JACKSON,Kenneth, and family , in City Directories of 1945,1946, 1947, in Grayling, Michigan.

I have a street name to help: Clare Street.

Thank you.

Sarah Lasry
SrhLsr@netscape.net

Pere Cheney, Michigan

netterz — 19 Sep 2002 9:58:30 GMT

I am currently researching this town and its history, families, and any other information I can get. I realize it has a bad stigma in the area, been terribly vandalized, and believed haunted. I would like to see the cemetery restored and protected. Anyone with any information, pictures, history, or family information would be greatly apprieciated. Thank you

Ausable Dairy

Mark Anderson — 2 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Charles Kinnee , who owned the
Ausable Dairy , Grayling MI. in Crawford County.He married
Ethel Chappel and died 1934.

GALLOWAY FAMILY RESEARCH

patrick1770 — 12 Jan 2002 4:32:08 GMT

I am interested in locating further information about the families of twin brothers, Albert and Alfred GALLOWAY. They were the sons of Thomas and Martha GALLAY GALLOWAY. They were born in 1878 and resided in Otsego County for many years and, in later life, moved to the Grayling area of Crawford County where they each died. I am assuming that Albert and Susan GALLOWAY are also buried somewhere in Crawford County, but I do not know where at present.

Albert GALLOWAY marr. (1) Caroline "Carrie" Eveline STARKS and (2) Susan BEALS CARTWRIGHT.
Alfred GALLOWAY marr. Mary Priscilla BEALS.
The BEALS girls, the GALLOWAY brothers and Carrie STARKS were all residents of Otsego County at the time of their
marriages.

I have a great deal of vital record, census and obituary data on these people, but am anxious to make contact with a family member or someone with a similar interest in these folks. Can you help?

Mary Kowal Bielski

SheilaNadoroznyOreilly — 25 Aug 2003 7:24:46 GMT

Searching for family members of Mary Kowal Bielski born 1905 passed away 1-20-74 in Grayling, MI.

Mary was married to George who was Head of Police in Grayling. Their children are: Rose, Bill, and George Jr.

Mary's father is Paul Kowal. Her sisters are Anna and Rose.
Anna's children are: Johnny, Peter, Mary, Sophie, and Lottie.

A Plea for Help

C Lendvay — 6 Aug 2003 6:27:22 GMT

Arnold S Burrows Family

tohorse — 26 Jul 2003 1:29:08 GMT

Looking for informationn on the Arnold S. Burrows family. Arnold lived in Grayling, Crawford Co. in the 1930 census and I find he and his wife and son are burried there. In this census he also has daughters Wilma and Ruth. Who did they marry.
Any information will be helpfull. Arnold was the propieter of a meat store in Grayling at that time.
Terrie Olsen
Jackson Mo.

Arnold S Burrows Family

tohorse — 26 Jul 2003 1:28:41 GMT

Fleming family; Grayling, Crawford Co., Mi.Query.

Shannon — 15 Jul 2003 12:08:51 GMT

Ireland> Canada> St. Clare Co., Mi> Grayling, Crawford Co., Mi.

I am looking for any ancestors &/or descendants of Robert Fleming & Sarah Ferguson. They had two children (Sarah born 1895 & gus Samuel Gustin Fleming born 1890) both born at Grayling. If have any information regarding the Fleming family, contact me!

Perra/Perry Family

sebsgenealogy — 23 Aug 2005 7:34:28 GMT

Leline Crawford Co. Mi.

janiceCasler46 — 14 Jan 2005 3:50:30 GMT

Chester Leline b 17 Feb 1870 Oakland Co. Mi. son of John
Leline & Charity S. Quick m Jessie Irish 3 July 1897 Gaylord
Otsego Co Mi dau of William N. Irish & Mary E. Rich
children of this marriage
Bertha M. m Henry F. Scott
Louise
Mary m Douglas J. Ames
Florence m George Herron
Emeline m Ruolph Phund, Essner, Henry Smith
Claude m Margaret Cahill
Edith M. m Arnold Erickson
Chester & Jessie resided in the 1880 & 1920 Crawford
Co Mi census
Chester Leline d 19 Mar 1955 Grayling Crawford Co Mi
bur Pioneer Cem South Branch Twp Crawford Co Mi.
Jessie Irish Leline d 4 June 1927 Flint Genessee Co Mi
bur Oakwood Cem Oakland Co Mi.
Is there any other family out there researching the Leline
family?

Crawford County MIGenWeb Site

Sherry — 21 Feb 2003 8:53:27 GMT

Barber

J. Barber — 28 Jun 2002 5:08:23 GMT

Seeking info on the following family: Charles Barber & Rhoda Smith immigrated from Canada in 1881. Children, Amelia b. 1852 m. E. Wilbur, Frederick Edgar b. 1857 m. 1st Isabella "Bella" Green & 2nd Cora DeRoshia, Robert b. Feb. 10, 1862 m. Rebecca Gordan, Alice b. abt. 1869, Charles Sydney b. Feb. 24, 1872 m. Flora Mae Howse & Carrie b. ? m. ? Scully. Have compiled a lot of info and willing to share and compare. Any info greatly appreciated, Jeannie

Leonard B. Fletcher and Abby Card Fletcher

mark_d_fletcher — 22 Nov 2002 6:19:04 GMT

Hi,

Looking for any info on this family. They had six sons in 1880 (from census):

Arthur, Herbert, Frank, Clyde, Mark, and Jay.

Thanks in advance.

FLORENCE PAULINE MORROW daughter of CHARLES & RUTH MORROW

kingralph1 — 15 Sep 2005 2:41:38 GMT

CHARLES WESLEY MORROW; b, 26 AUG 1882 d, 7 NOV 1963 Johannesburg, Michigan Cemetery (my ggrandfather)
HANS MORROW was born in IRELAND.

3 people have entries in Ancestry.com but their e-mail has changed and by their information I am related. If anyone knows of these MORROWS please e-mail me.

My grandmother born as FLORENCE PAULINE MORROW in Lovells, Michigan 4 Oct, 1910 is very anxious to know more about her fathers MORROW side.

Thanks for any info,
Suzette
usmade2000@aol.com

Scotts of Crawford Co

janiceCasler46 — 14 Jan 2005 3:50:30 GMT

Joseph Scott b 1 Apr 1850 Riga Lenawee Co Mi m Elizabeth
Foor 20 Oct 1872 Riga Lenawee Co Mi dau of John Foor &
Margaret Colledge children of this marriage:
Ida Mae m Albert Atwood & Wm. Baker
Oliver Burt m Leda Baker
Henry Fayette m Bertha Leline
George
Charles m Ada Peterson
Alvin Matthew m Alice Boughton
Infant
Laverne M. m Bessie Boughton & Anna Yoeman
Maggie L.

Joseph & Elizabeth Scott resided in Crawford Co in the
the 1900, 1910, 1920 Crawford Co South Branch Twp census
records. Joseph d. 20 Oct 1928 bur Pioneer Cem South
Branch Twp Crawford Co Mi Elizabeth Foor Scott d 19 Apr
1934 South Branch Twp bur Pioneer Cemetery.
Is there any other family out there researching this family
or any of the children?

cemetary search

@@EKn4421265@aol.com — 16 Oct 2003 7:59:31 GMT

Is there a Pratt Cemetary in the area? If not then where are all the Pratts from Fredric buried at?
Thanks
Ethel
Searching for graves and info on our ggreatgrand parents Stephen and Margart Smith from Canada. Caroline Young Pratt from Fredric is there granddaughter. Her parents were Adella Smith Young born in Canada and Alexander W Young born in Scotland.

John Bahler

MonicaBauer27 — 8 Dec 2002 10:13:19 GMT

I am looking for the obit. or grave of John Bahler who was in Pere Cheney in 1900. He may have moved to Higgins lake later.

Grayling lost relative

sharon4002 — 23 Apr 2002 1:36:51 GMT

Looking for Information on Jean/Gene Ayotte living in Crawford county, Grayling MI. about 1922.
Thanks for any help.
Sharon

Albert Cutter, died 1892

Kathy — 28 Jul 2002 12:13:57 GMT

Searching for any info on Albert Cutter, who resided in Maple Forest Twsp, Crawford County betweeen 1894-1902. He is brother to my Ggrandmother, Mollie Cutter Burtch, son of James and Wilhelmina Wilch Cutter. Born in 1859 in Bluffton IN, moved with family to Paulding Ohio in 1876. Married Pannanah Miller in 1878...had children Lloyd, Philip, Margret and Guy while residing in Ohio, had 3 more children by the time of the 1900 Federal Census. Moved to Michigan between 1893-1894. According to obituary in Paulding County Ohio paper, died late January or early February 1902. Any add'l info would be a great help. Thanks.

hitchcock

aprilmast — 19 Jun 2002 2:42:57 GMT

hi,
i am looking for information on the hitchcocks who lived in grayling in 1916. any information would be greatly appreciated . thank you,
april

Vanasse family in Crawford,Grayling,Gaylord,Johesannburg,Saginaw

bone220 — 5 Sep 2006 8:28:43 GMT

Looking for Henry Vanasse and Adeline Lefebvre/Lafave children,they had 13 children.On one birth record I have Edward in 1908 said had 13 children but only 9 living.Elmer was born 1890 and Florence Nephew/Sabourin was born in 1893 both in Saginaw,Mi.Here the names I'm looking for Elsie Thibodeau born 1906,Laure Rail born 1898 and Eve,Minnie,
Rose Elizabeth,I think one of the girls is a Rivett,Hope to here that someone know this family.Debbie

LOUIS NEPHEW/NEVEU IN LOVELLS

bone220 — 5 Sep 2006 8:28:43 GMT

LOUIS was Married to Julia LaQuia,they came from Ont.
Canada,live in Lovells,there children Louis Jr.and (Joseph was born 1885 in Saginaw).Julia died in 1926 and her son
Louis died 1901 and Joseph died 1921all in Grayling,Mi.They
move to Lovells abt.1886 trying to find my g.grandfather Louis Sr.Death.Thanks,Debbie

Gilbert/Ball

Margaret Wegner — 6 Jun 2002 9:57:29 GMT

Is anyone researching Charles D. Gilbert of Greenleaf, Michigan who married Eliza Ball on Sept. 18, 1907.

ggrandfather

@@EKn4421265@aol.com — 16 Oct 2003 7:59:31 GMT

Is the Old Mr Smith mentioned in The Avalanche that died in 1901/02 the father of Adella Smith Young? His first name would be Stephen and his wife was Margaret Ann Barber.His sister would be Rhoda Smith married to Charles Barber. Some of the children would be besides Adella Young, Henry,
Emma L Smith, Alice, Alvina, Geroge Smith and Narcissia Ketchbaw.
If this is the Stephen Smith that I am looking for where is he buried? The obit says he died in Lovells. I did not find him there.
Ethel

City Directories for Grayling

gnfox — 21 Feb 2002 1:30:17 GMT

Does anyone know if there are any city directories at the local library for grayling for 1915 to present?

SVARD / SWARD family in Grayling

skooob — 1 May 2003 4:43:21 GMT

I'm looking for members and descendants of the SVÄRD (SVARD) family who emigrated from Karlstad, Sweden to Grayling: Amanda Josefina Svard (b. 1871) married to Peder Hendersen. Amanda's son Axel Fritiof Leander Svard (b. 1891). Siblings of Amanda: Klas Herman Svard (b. 1882). Hulda Svard (b. 1884), married to H.P. Olsen. Axel Fritiof Svard (Sward) (b. 1887, died 1918 in Minneapolis MN). Also, their father Jan Fredrik Olsson Svard (b. 1848). He and Amanda emigrated in 1893, the rest in 1905-1906. Some of them first planned to emigrate to a place called Judge in Crawford county but later moved to Grayling. Anybody have any information about Judge? It seems to be gone.

NOLAN of Lansing,Grayling,Emmett

Canavan|MA196788 — 29 Apr 2002 11:58:36 GMT

My gr. grandfather, Jeremiah Nolan of Sleeman, in the Rainy River district
of Ontario, had a brother by the name of Thomas Nolan who, in 1928 was
living in Lansing, Mich. Prior to that, I believe he had been in Grayling. Was he ever married; any family; when and where did he die???
I would think that this Thomas Nolan of Mich. had been born "about" 1843 or so,
in Co. Wexford, Ireland to John and Anastasia Nolan.
Shortly after 1845 Thomas and Jeremiah arrived in Canada "with their mother"; verbal history is
that their father died during the crossing. In about 1851 (would have to
look at my records); their mother married Owen O'Donnell and they settled in
Drummond Co. near Perth, Ont. Both are buried there. A fellow by the name of "Jerry" Nolan, thought to be from Michigan, used to visit relatives in Perth, Ont. in the 1950's. Have photos of him.
I also have a very old professional photo taken of two young boys in Grayling and can only
assume that they must relate to the Thomas Nolan family.
The son of my Jeremiah Nolan (John Nolan), left Canada about 1901 and eventually
settled in Emmett, Mich. where his uncle, John MULLALLY lived.
Would love to make a Nolan family connection in Michigan.

Helen McCloud Herig Mack

cynjacob1 — 27 May 2002 6:32:58 GMT

I am seeking information on the descendents of Helen McCloud Herig Mack who was born in Crawford County in 1920, the daughter of Ollie Hermann and Kenneth McCloud.
The last information I have is a 1949 marriage in Muskegon and two daughters, one of whom was living in Mansfield, Ohio in 1979. Perhaps she and her daughters returned to Crawford County in the 1960's. Please reply with any information.

BONDY HACKER

gnfox — 21 Feb 2002 1:30:17 GMT

These family were found living in Grayling in 1920.

Jesse Bondy Clarence Hacker

Any help would be appreciated

Gierke

LogCabinGenealogySociety — 10 Jul 2001 12:43:15 GMT

Seeking any information on families related to Frank Merril
Gierke. Know he had sisters in Grayling, about 1910 until
present. Any siblings or descendants still their.

Crawford & Tappan of MI, NE, NY, VA

V Pryor — 26 Jan 2002 11:47:57 GMT

My great-grandmother was Esther Tappan Crawford.She was married to Albert and then Norman Crawford. All born in MI.
Her father was Allen Tappan who was born in NY and moved to MI then NE. Her mother is listed as Mary J Tappan in the 1960 NE census, I believe that she must have been Mary Jane Williams as shown in the St Clair MI marriages to Allen Tappan. It appears that Albert and Norman Crawford were the sons of John M Crawford who also was born in NY then moved to Michigan. His wife was Mary or Polly. Her maiden name may have been Miller. Esther and Norman ultimately moved with all the children to VA. Any leads are appreciated.

Mrs.Glenn Penrod of Grayling

GOKeefe1963 — 27 Jun 2001 1:15:34 GMT

Mrs. Glenn Penrod of Grayling, Crawford Co. is listed in an obituary as a surviving niece to Miss Minnie Hinsliff of Laurium, MI. Minnie passed away in 1956. I'm trying to connect several people to Minnie;Minnie is an adopted sister of my grandmother Gail Hinsliff Ford. My goal is to locate Gail and Minnie's mother's ancestry. Her name was Isora Hackland. Minnie's biological family may have been Jenkins'. I'm trying to determine a Jenkins/Hackland connection, if any.
To the point: does anyone know Mrs. Penrod's name and maiden name?

Sarah [Taylor] Kolka

Norman Bancroft — 26 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to help a Janet [Billman] Osterman of East Jordan find anything she can about her grandmother Sarah [Taylor] Kolka.
After Sarah arrived to America from Ireland she married John Kolka. They lived in Deward before moving into a house on or near the airport. It is believed that both died in the early 1930's in the Crawford County area.
My Mother, Doris Bancroft, knew them well and I will slowly pump her for information, as well as check the Elmwood Cemetary records.
If anyone has knowledge of John and Sarah please contact me at noba@freeway.net, or 348-2908, or snailmail me at 910 Elm Street Grayling MI 49738. Norman Bancroft

Deadlocked on Henry Wallace

MBirr — 31 Oct 2001 7:54:49 GMT

I'm looking for any information on a Henry Wallace (my g-g grandfather). The only information that I have on him is that he was from Scotland and he was married to a Hattie Mae Burkett (who later remarried to Hector C. Wheelock). They had 2 children; Arthur Wallace and Clarence Wallace. Also Henry was said to have been married to five other women (not sure if he had any other children with his other wives). I also know that he had to die in the late 1920's or early 1930's. My grandfather barely remember's Henry's death cause he was either 8 or 9. That's all I have and any information that anyone has on Henry Wallace would be appreciated. Thanks, Melissa.

Ancestor Research

williammarsh43 — 23 Aug 2001 5:26:24 GMT

Jack(sp?)CHAMBERLAIN and Alvira MAINE had two known children. Ellen b.13Sep1843, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada, m. Thomas HIGH; and, Irene m. A.J.LENNON. Ellen & Thomas migrated to St.Clair County, MI, then to Frederick, Crawford, MI. Need data on all named.

HARTWICK

BarbLewis27 — 5 Jul 2003 2:28:52 GMT

Looking for information on Michael Shoat HARTWICK, born 22 Jan 1841 in Ingham Co, married Jane A. O'BEAR and moved to Grayling around 1880. He and his wife are buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayline. I would love to be in contact with a descendant of Michael, or anyone who has more information on this family.

Looking for SWANTEK/SWIENTEK relatives

rslaske58 — 11 Jul 2001 6:20:40 GMT

HIGHLAND

NStirlen — 27 Jul 2003 2:02:22 GMT

In the 1910 CRAWFORD county cencus my great grandmother
Christina LONG WEAVER was living with her daughter Laura LONG HIGHLAND,Laura was first married to Almer Goshorn in Paulding County, Ohio and around 1886 married William HIGHLAND. Children listed in cencus were Bessie, Nora and an adopted son Claud CARTY. Anyone familiar with these surnames in Crawford County I would like to hear from you.

Joseph Chamberlain m Sarah Ann Gibson

Angi McBride — 4 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for my elusive relatives Joseph Chamberlain and Sarah Ann Gibson. They had one daughter that I know of Amy Jane Chamberlain married John Franklin May. Any info on Chamberlain/Gibson families would be incredible!

Relatives - Landis, Lang, Wurth, Watchorn, Pizzala

Steve Landis — 15 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I grew up in East Delta county. It's a great place. I am looking for relatives and friends from the years 1959 to 1975, when I left the area. I visit there from time to time, and always enjoy the friendly people. Do you know me?

Hammering & Sawing BUCHOLZ BOYS from Ann Arbor

HMoser1424 — 19 Sep 2001 1:20:24 GMT

I'm looking for three carpentering brothers who were in Toledo, Ohio in 1890/91. They don't seem to have returned to the original family home in Ann Arbor, MI and are not buried with the rest of their family there. Following are the names of all (8) children of the family, in case subsequent generations recycled some of them:
Parents: Gottlieb BUCHHOLZ (one h later dropped)and wife, Caroline SCHMID (might be a t on the end) emigrated from Prussia 1868/69 to New York>Ann Arbor, MI. Some children emigrated with them and others were born in the US.
Herman, Labrecht G. (Labbey)(m.), Bertha Mathilda Charlotte, Albert A., William F., Henry, Charles L., and Frank H..

The missing sons are:
Albert A. BUCHOLZ
b. 1870 in Prussia. It is unknown if he married. Last whereabouts: 1890/91 was staying in boarding house at 1965 Erie, Toledo, Ohio. Trade: Carpenter and doesn't say where he was working.

William F. BUCHOLZ
b. 1869 in New York (during or shortly after voyage from
Prussia. He was a carpenter by trade, but doesn't say where he was working in Toledo, Ohio in 1890/91 when he was boarding at 1965 Erie. He returned to Ann Arbor, MI, to marry (In 27 Aug 1892) Sarah A. MOORE, b. 1869 in Indiana. (dressmaker daughter of P. MOORE and Sarah MAYNES. The trail is cold after the marriage.

The sister of these three men was also staying in Toledo, Ohio, in the same boarding house at 1965 Erie for a period of time. She has no trade or work listed and shortly thereafter returned to Ann Arbor to marry my gr. grandfather, Richard Garibaldi PORTWINE (also a carpenter).

Frank H. BUCHOLZ is the third missing brother from this family. He was b. 1 Aug 1875 in Ann Arbor, MI and it is not known if he married. He was a carpenter by trade and in 1890/91 he was living at 556 Church Street, Toledo, Ohio and working as a carpenter for the Wabash R. R., in Toledo.

If anyone can shed some light on where they may have gone on to, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Difficulty finding records...

stephanieds — 22 Jun 2001 10:38:33 GMT

I'm looking for information on the parents of James PLUHATOR (b. 1 May 1914 in Grayling, Crawford Co., MI; d. 17 Aug 1986 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI). I know that his parents' names were Michael PLUHATOR and Anna PETZ, but I have found no trace of them prior to the birth of this child, James PLUHATOR. I know that Anna PETZ came to Michigan in search of her father who had left the family in Austro-Hungary several years prior and was said to have settled in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Michael PLUHATOR was Ukrainian and just immigrated to the U.S. for a better life, I assume. The couple met in Michigan, were married in Michigan, and had all 4 of their children (one stillborn) in Michigan. Yet - I have found no reference to them in any record anywhere aside from the birth certificates of their children, all born in MI.

Note: the Ukrainian surname of PLUHATOR was legally changed by this son, James PLUHATOR, between 1940-1950 to PLY.

Can anyone help or give some direction? I'd really like to find some info on Michael and Anna [PETZ] PLUHATOR / PLY. Thanks.

JENKINS

JoanneLouiseLoyd — 29 Nov 2001 8:24:13 GMT

Looking for more info on Joney (Joe) JENKINS born about 1910 and died after 1982, who married Della PRIEST. He was the son of William Lambert and Evaline Ella METZ of Fife Lake, MI. His children: Mancel,Delvin, Harley, Elsie, Helen, Arlin, Elsworth, and 2 more unknown. Last known address for Joe was in Frederic, Crawford, MI.

Harrison MALTBY

Priscilla — 3 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Harrison MALTBY that is buried in Maple Forest Cemetery in Crawford County. Who were his parents and siblings?

Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling

RDWinthrop — 30 Sep 2001 4:04:12 GMT

Friends -

Could someone please describe to me exactly where in the Elmwood Cemetery (Grayling / Crawford Co) I would locate this man ? If you could 'walk me in' from entrance from US 27, I'd appreciate it.

# 128
CHITAGO, THOMAS K.E. (1836 - 1916)
Elmwood (Grayling, Crawford Co) Lot 3 / Block 36 / Grave A

If anyone is familiar with that section, I'd be interested to know what kind of marker (if any) is present, and its condition.

Sgt. CHITAGO (aka Kichigo, Chetego, etc.) served in Co. K of the First Michigan Sharpshooters during the Civil War and was an Au Sable lumberman thereafter. Would appreciate any / all additional information, or contact with living relatives.

If anyone in the area can access the Crawford County Avalanche, there is an obituary of 27 April 1916 I'd like to locate as well.

Regards - R D Winthrop

Lansing, Michigan

Herig

C. Jacobson — 31 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Helen McCloud who was born in Crawford County, Michigan circa 1920. She married Mr. Herig and then Kenneth Mack. Her children were Cheryle Mack who married Mr. Phillips and Margaret Ann Mack. Have information on Retkovske and Mack family history to exchange. Please reply.

Galloway Obituary & Family Research

patrick1770 — 12 Jan 2002 4:32:08 GMT

Obituary extracted from: The Otsego County Herald Times,
Thursday, February 27, 1958. Page 3, Column 4.
MARY GALLOWAY DIES IN GRAYLING
Mary Priscilla Galloway, 70, widow of the late Alfred Galloway, died Friday at Mercy Hospital in Grayling. Mrs. Galloway had been a resident of Crawford County for 41 years. Services were held at 3:30p.m. at the Free Methodist Church in Grayling and burial will follow in the Vanderbilt cemetery. Mrs. Galloway leaves one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Denno, of Grayling; five sons, Thomas and George of Flint and Clarence, John and Alfred, all of Grayling; and one sister, Mrs. Susie Henderson of Boyne Falls.
Interested in knowing more about the Galloway family of Crawford and Otsego County, Michigan. Can you help?

Galloway Obituary & Family Research

patrick1770 — 12 Jan 2002 4:32:08 GMT

Obituary extracted from: The Otsego County Herald Times,
Thursday, March 1, 1951. Page 5, Column 4.
ALFRED GALLOWAY BURIED IN CORWITH
Funeral services for Alfred Galloway, former resident of Vanderbilt, were conducted by the Rev. Herbert Seebee at the Free Methodist Church in Grayling on February 23. Burial was in Corwith Township cemetery [Otsego County]
Mr. Galloway died of injuries suffered when he was struck by a truck while walking on U.S. 27, a mile south of Grayling.
Born March 5, 1878 at Vernon Township in Shiawasee County, Mr. Galloway came to Otsego County with his parents and family when a young child. They lived here for many years until Mr. Galloway moved to Grayling where he operated a farm.
Surviving besides the wife are a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Deno of Grayling; five sons, Thomas and John of Flint, Clarence, Frank and Alfred Galloway Jr.- all of Grayling; several grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Martha Bailey of New York; and three brothers, John of Coleman, Thomas of Midland and William of New York.

Interested in knowing more about the Galloway family of Crawford and Otsego County, Michigan. Can you help?

Galloway Obituary and Research Posting

patrick1770 — 12 Jan 2002 4:32:08 GMT

Obituary extracted from: The Otsego County Herald Times,
Thursday, February 9, 1933. Page 4, Column 3.
[A small notice listed under the heading "GAYLORD LOCALS"]
Word was received here Sunday of the death of Albert Galloway of Grayling. Mr. Galloway was a former resident of this place, and has been in failing health for some time past.

I am interested in obtaining more information on the Galloway families of Otsego and Crawford counties. In particular those of Albert and Alfred Galloway who were twins. Can you help?