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Sarah Jane Newton Hendges

NancyRutter — 2009-11-03 22:21:54Z

Looking for gr-grandmother's death date in Traverse City on or around 1893-1910.Had 5 children,William, Mary M, Anna Kate,Margaret and John. Born 1862 in Lorain County Oh, Married John Hendges Jul 3 1880 in Allegan County Mi.It is assumed she is buried in Traverse City, but unable to locate.Can anyone help?
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Thanks!
Nancy

Re: Peter A. Clausen

Larsen33 — 2009-11-01 17:17:44Z

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Re: Peter A. Clausen

nancgr — 2009-11-01 15:56:29Z

Hello,

Peter Clausen was my great grandfather. He had 2 sons - Harry & Carl. Harry had one daughter - my mother. Carl had 2 daughters.

Although there is a large momument and burial plot, Peter is the only family member buried in Traverse City- he was quite a well known man.

Sanne is buried at the Trufant Cemetery. There are 4 plots in that particular site. Also buried in that site are a young daughter, approx. age 14, and an elderly man who may have been her father. There are no markers on these graves and as far as we know, the 4th plot was not used.

Sophie & Rasmus Clausen, who we believe were Peter's parents, are also buried there. There is a marker on that grave.

Peter's son Carl is buried in Detroit.

This inquiry has certainly raised my curiosity - I assume that we are likely related somehow. Please let me know if there is additional information you may be interested in. My mother and one of Carl's daughters are still living. We would be very interested in the connections you've made so far.

Thank you.

Re: Benjamin HAINES (Hains). Julia Ann McMurtrie, 1880-1900

WilliamDJr26 — 2009-10-20 18:44:35Z

Thank you for your prompt and complete reply. Since my posting I have learned that Benjamin Hains's first wife was named Emeline, she was born c. 1824 in New York. Benjamin and Emeline may be found in the 1850 Federal Census for Junius, Seneca County, New York, with two sons Henry S. "Haynes" b. ca. 1847 and Levi "Haynes." Both sons are with Julia Ann and Benjamin in Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan in 1860 and 1870; Henry is with them in Grand Traverse County in 1880.

Julia Ann McMurtrie and Benjamin Haines were married 29 May 1856, probably in Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, MI. Her father was John McMurtrie (20 Aug 1795-12 June 1849) and her mother Julia Ann Bailey (1798-11 Sept 1871) both moved from Union County PA to St. Joseph Co., MI in 1844. Julia Ann McMurtrie's sister Mary Ann McMurtrie (13 Nov 1825 - 22 Jan 1878)was married to David S. Hale (13 Sep 1818 - 13 Nov. 1885)was probably, like Benjamin Haines, from Junius, NY; David had business interests in both Three Rivers and in Marcellus, MI.

Bill Walters

Re: Benjamin HAINES (Hains). Julia Ann McMurtrie, 1880-1900

ThomasKer2 — 2009-10-20 16:27:57Z

I'm not related to this family.

1900 -
Name: Benjamin Hains
[Benjamin Haim]
Home in 1900: Grant, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Age: 76
Birth Date: Aug 1823
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Widowed
Residence : Grant & Mayfield Townships, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Occupation: farmer

Benjamin Hains 76
William Hains 24, 4/76 MI - married
George Hains 21, 6/78 MI
Audrey Hains 26, 6/83 MI - d/inlaw
Harry Hains 11/12, 1/00 MI - g/son

Death record -
County: Grand Traverse
City/village/township: Grant
Last Name: Haines
Given Name: Julia Ann
Birth Year: 1836
Age: 63
Death Day: 14
Death Month: Feb
Death Year: 1899
Father's Last Name: mcmudley

Death record -
County: Grand Traverse
City/village/township: Grant
Last Name: Hanes
Given Name: Benjamin
Age: 80
Death Day: 5
Death Month: May
Death Year: 1902
Father's Given Name: Benjamin
Father's Last Name: Hanes
mother's name: Unknown

1880 -
Name: Benjamin Haines
Home in 1880: Grant, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Age: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Julia Ann
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Connecticut
Occupation: Farming
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Benjamin Haines 57, NY
Julia Ann Haines 44, PA
Henry S. Haines 33, NY - watch & clock repair
Margret L. Haines 15, MI
Harriet Haines 9, MI
William A. Haines 4, MI
George A. Haines 2, MI

Marriage record -
Groom's name: Lyman D. Hall
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 32 years
Groom's birth year: 1858
Groom's birthplace: New York
Bride's name: Margaret L. Southwick Haines
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 25 years
Bride's birth year: 1865
Bride's birthplace: Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 05 Jun 1890
Marriage place: Benzonia, Benzie, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Josiah B. Hall
Groom's mother's name: Alice A. Snow
Father of bride's name: Benj. Haines
Mother of bride's name: Julia Mcmartin
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342487
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4207811
Image number: 211
Reference number: v 1 p 155 rn 21
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Marriage record -
Groom's name: John J. Firney
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 24 years
Groom's birth year: 1868
Groom's birthplace: St. Lawrence Co., N.Y.
Bride's name: Hattie Hanes
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 21 years
Bride's birth year: 1871
Bride's birthplace: Wexford Co., Mich.
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 02 Jul 1892
Marriage place: Benzonia, Benzie, Michigan
Groom's father's name: John J. Firney
Groom's mother's name: Lucy Mcclure
Father of bride's name: Benj. Hanes
Mother of bride's name: Julie Mcmerty
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342492
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4208243
Image number: 166
Reference number: v 1 p 197 rn 41
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Marriage record -
Groom's name: George Hanes
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 27 years
Groom's birth year: 1879
Groom's birthplace: Grant Twp.
Bride's name: Clara Eagans
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 18 years
Bride's birth year: 1888
Bride's birthplace: Colfax Twp., Benzie Co.
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 21 Feb 1906
Marriage place: Nessen City, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Benj. Hanes
Groom's mother's name: Julia A. Mcmyrtry
Father of bride's name: Patrick Eagans
Mother of bride's name: Laura Garner
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342674
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4208699
Image number: 66
Reference number: p 156 rn 26
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

1910 -
Name: Geo A Hayes [note spelling]
[Geo A Hanes]
Age in 1910: 31
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse's Name: Clara E
Home in 1910: Grant, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Geo A Hayes 31, MI - farmer
Clara E Hayes 22, MI - married 4 yr

They live next to -
Name: Wm A Hanes
Age in 1910: 51
[31]
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859
[abt 1879]
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse's Name: Andrey M
Home in 1910: Grant, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Wm A Hanes 51, MI - farmer
[31]
Andrey M Hanes 26, MI
Harry M Hanes 10, MI
Lulu E Hanes 5, MI

1900 -
Name: Hattie Firney [note spelling]
[Hettie N Ferney]
[Hattie Tierney]
Home in 1900: Wexford, Wexford, Michigan
Age: 28
Birth Date: Mar 1872
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 1
Mother: How many children: 2
Spouse's Name: John
Marriage year: 1893
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 7
Residence : Sherman Village (Part), Wexford, Michigan

John Firney 33, 3/67 NY - farmer
Hattie Firney 28, 3/72 MI
Cora M Tirney 14, 1/86 MI
Willie Tirney 10, 9/89 MI
Elsie S Tirney 2, 7/97 MI

1910 -
Name: Hattie H Finney [aka - Firney]
[Hattie H Forney]
Age in 1910: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse's Name: John J
Home in 1910: Wexford, Wexford, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female

John J Finney 46, NY = 2nd marriage
Hattie H Finney 38, MI - married 15 yr; 3 children & 2 living
Elsie E Finney 13, MI
Nina N Finney 10, MI

1910 -
Name: Margaret Hall
Age in 1910: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Spouse's Name: Lyman D
Home in 1910: Grant, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female

Lyman D Hall 52, NY - farmer
Margaret Hall 45, MI - married 20 yrs; 11 children & 8 living
Eva Hall 17, MI
Lewis Hall 16, MI
Nellie Hall 14, MI
Rosie Hall 10, MI
Ida Hall 8, MI
Charlie Hall 4, MI

1900 -
Name: Lyman Hall
Home in 1900: Grant, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Age: 42
Birth Date: Sep 1857
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Spouse's Name: Margaret L
Marriage year: 1890
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 10
Residence : Grant & Mayfield Townships, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Occupation:
Lyman Hall 42, 9/57 MI [clamed NY in 1910]; farmer
Margaret L Hall 35, 9/64 MI - 8 children & 7 living; 2nd marriage
Allice Hall 9, 11/90 MI
Eva M Hall 7, 9/92 MI
Lewis B Hall 6, 4/94 MI - son
Nellie L Hall 4, 4/96 MI
Rosella Hall 2/12, 3/00 MI
Fred R Southwick 17, 7/82 MI - s/son
Harriet A Southwick 14, 9/85 MI - s/dau

Marriage record - 1st marriage for Margaret Haines/Hanes
Groom's name: Charles Edward Southwick
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 23 years
Groom's birth year: 1858
Groom's birthplace: , Cass, Michigan
Bride's name: Margaret Louisa Haines
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 17 years
Bride's birth year: 1864
Bride's birthplace: , Cass, Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 11 Sep 1881
Marriage place: Grant, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Groom's father's name:
Groom's mother'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: 487
Reference number: v 1 p 322 rn 59
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Death record -
SOUTHWICK, CHARLES EDWARD
Date of death: 6-Jun-1885
Ledger Page: 239
Record Number: 21
Place of death: GRANT TWP
County of Death: Grand Traverse
Sex: Male
Race: WHITE
Marital Status: Married
Age: 26 years 9 months 1 day
Cause of Death: CONSUMPTION
Birthplace: MICH
Occupation: FARMER
Father's Name: Southwick, WILLIAM H
Father's Residence: GRANT TWP,MICH
Mother's Name: SOUTHWICK, MARY E [ALA - Hattie]
Mother's Residence: GRANT TWP,MICH
Date of record: 14-Jun-1886

Death record -
SOUTHWICK, WILLIS EUGENE
Date of death: 10-Apr-1885
Ledger Page: 239
Record Number: 22
Place of death: GRANT TWP
County of Death: Grand Traverse
Sex: Male
Race: WHITE
Marital Status: Single
Age: 1 year 9 months 10 days
Cause of Death: DROPSY
Birthplace: MICH
Occupation:
Father's Name: Southwick, CHARLES EDWARD
Father's Residence: GRANT TWP.,MICH
Mother's Name: SOUTHWICK, MARGARET L
Mother's Residence: GRANT TWP, MICH
Date of record: 14-Jun-1886

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Benjamin HAINES (Hains). Julia Ann McMurtrie, 1880-1900

WilliamDJr26 — 2009-10-19 18:00:45Z

I am looking for information on the descendants of BENJAMIN HAINES (1823-1902) and his second wife JULIA ANN McMURTRIE (1837 -1899), born in Union County Pennsylvania. Both died in Grand Traverse County and were living in this county in 1880 and 1900. Their children include" MARGARET HAINES (1865-?), HARRIET HAINES(1871-?) WILLIAM A. HAINES (1876- ?)GEORGE HAINES (1878- ?); The wife of either George or William was AUDRY. The family also included a son of Benjemin by his first wife HENRY S. HAINES (1857- ?)

Re: Help in Traverse...help

Andy111002 — 2009-09-26 19:44:46Z

Now, I have found a third marriage for Minnie Freeman. This is Dec 29 1908. This time the parents are wrong.
Husband being George Lenderbeck. I find Minnie a servant in the 1910 census...cannot find in 1920...1930 cenus with her husband which says he is 35 and she is 60. In this census it lists her son Theodore Hollis a widow living with them. He is a Tailor which his records in the census say consistently. Are all three of these people the same. ...Very confusing
1st marriage...Horace Hollis
2nd...John Chapman (can't find him anywhere)
3rd...George Lenderbeck

Does MI have any state census?
These marriages are from Michigan records in the search pilot.

Andy

Re: Help in Traverse

LauriGartner — 2009-09-26 16:27:05Z

They are in Circuit Court Records, at the old county courthouse in Grand Traverse County. I have the indice at home but not the time to research for you. I have a deadline for 3 projects I am doing.

One client I am doing has an average of 2-3 marriages for 90% of the families.. many of them took their maiden names back and many took their 1st mar name back, especially when there are kids to make it simpler for them.

I searched newspaperarchives.com for these 3 people and only had one hit. Many times divorces are mentioned.

11 May 1907 pg 1 there is an article about Horace Hollis losing 2 fingers and a thumb on his left hand and two fingers on his right hand in a bolting machine at Interlochen (did this for 16 years).. it goes on to say he has a wife and 2 children to support and this has made him helpless. I would check and see if this is Minnie; who the kids are .. just to rule it out.

Maybe she went back to care for him?> or maybe she left due to this? who knows~

Brenda

Re: Help in Traverse

Andy111002 — 2009-09-26 15:40:37Z

Where would O locate the GT Chancery records??

Thanks Andy

Re: Help in Traverse

Andy111002 — 2009-09-26 15:31:39Z

Grand Traverse has two marriage records for her. In the 1910 census she would have an eight year old boy Arthur. Perhaps 2 Minnies?

Andy

Re: Help in Traverse

ThomasKer2 — 2009-09-26 14:36:17Z

I'm not related to this family.

1900 -
Name: Minnie E Hollis
Home in 1900: Traverse Ward 3, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Age: 30
Birth Date: Dec 1869
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 2
Marriage year: 1890
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 10
Residence: Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Occupation:

Minnie E Hollis 30
Theodore S Hollis 8, 12/91 MI
Arther L Hollis 4, 6/95 MI

1910 -
Name: Minnie Hollis
Age in 1910: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Father's Birth Place: Vermont
Mother's Birth Place: Maine
Home in 1910: Whitehall, Muskegon, Michigan
Marital Status: Widowed < < < < < <
Race: White
Gender: Female

Frank Corell 40, MI - widowed
Marian Corell 12, MI
Minnie Hollis 48, MI - widow
Mary Hurd 84, ILL - m/inlaw
Anna Schultz 18, Mi - dau

In 1900 Minnie claimed to be 30 and born in 1869 in PA.
In 1910 Minnie claimed to be 48 and born in 1862 in MICH.
Minnie is not consistent.

If Minnie married John Chapman in 1898 why is she using HOLLIS as her last name???

Re: Help in Traverse

kingsley46 — 2009-09-26 13:06:11Z

Hi, Jno stands for John typically and could be Jonathan but usually John. I see the 2 marriages in familysearch.org but as you say they appear on the up-and-up. If she had married John and there was a problem she could have answered the census taker as if he did not exist at all. OR she could have just given the total years she had been married all together. I didn't look at the census but these are some things that happen. You might consider GT chancery records for a divorce.

Help in Traverse

Andy111002 — 2009-09-26 02:24:33Z

This really a strange one. In 1890 there is a marriage record for Minnie Freeman marrying Horace Hollis. Then in 1898 another record for her marriage Jno Chapman. Not sure what JNO stands for.

However Minnie Hollis is in the 1900 census listing herself as married 10 years she has two sons and no husband listed. Can anyone possibly shed some light for me...Very confusing. I checked the marriage registers for a date error could not see one.

Thanks
Andy

Re: Looking for Relatives of Bernard and Gerald Curtiss

ThomasKer2 — 2009-09-21 18:41:53Z

I'm not related to this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

1910 -
Name: Maynard Curtin
[Maynard Curtiss]
Age in 1910: 2
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Charles L
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Name: Martie
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Home in 1910: Traverse Ward 3, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male

Charles L Curtin 35, MI - janitor @ office building
Martie Curtin 32, OH
Gerald Curtin 13, OH
Bernard Curtin 2, MI
Maynard Curtin 2, MI
Adeline Curtin 67, NY - mother, widow

1920 -
Name: Gerald Curtiss
Home in 1920: Traverse, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Age: 22 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Charles L
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Name: Myrtle
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Charles L Curtiss 44 - millwright @ cider mill
Myrtle Curtiss 47
Gerald Curtiss 22
Bernard Curtiss 12
Maynard Curtiss 12

** Looks like Maynard & Bernard are twins.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Charles Lewis Curtiss
County: Grand Traverse
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 19 Nov 1874
Race: White
building supertindent

Marriage record -
CURTISS, BERNARD D
CURTISS, ELSIE - GR TRAVERSE,--,,00 XXX 1929

EHRENBERGER,EILEEN E
MAYNARD F CURTISS, GR TRAVERSE,--,,00 XXX 1974
Is this a son??

Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
Name: Bernard Curtiss
Birth Date: 25 Jun 1907
Death Date: 23 Sep 1971
Gender: Male
Residence: Garfield, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Place of Death: Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan

1930 -
Name: Gerald H Curtiss
Home in 1930: Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan
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Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Edith
Race: White
Occupation: civil engineer
Military service: YES
Age at first marriage: 24
Parents' birthplace: OH/OH??

Gerald H Curtiss 33
Edith Curtiss 31, Mi - Age at first marriage: 22
Virginia L Curtiss 7, MI
Marilynn J Curtiss 4 2/12, MI

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Gerald H Curtiss
County: Grand Traverse
State: Michigan
Birthplace: Findley, Ohio
Birth Date: 3 Feb 1897
signed: 6/5/17

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Marriage record -
Groom's name: Gerald H. Curtiss
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 24 years
Groom's birth year: 1897
Groom's birthplace: Findley, Ohio
Bride's name: Edith L. Burnett
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 22 years
Bride's birth year: 1899
Bride's birthplace: Birmingham, Mich.
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 24 Aug 1921
Marriage place: Birmingham, Oakland, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Charles L. Curtiss
Groom's mother's name: Myrtle M. Hart
Father of bride's name: Franklin W. Burnett
Mother of bride's name: Carrie Parmeter
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342745
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4210036
Image number: 271
Reference number: v 6 p 16 rn 506
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Looking for Relatives of Bernard and Gerald Curtiss

cappy88221 — 2009-09-20 22:50:22Z

My Grandfather Maynard Curtiss had 2 Brothers Bernard and Gerald.I am looking for their relatives.

Re: Peter A. Clausen

Larsen33 — 2009-09-06 22:34:55Z

Many thanks, Brenda!

Re: Peter A. Clausen

kingsley46 — 2009-09-06 22:05:33Z

I just got a reply.. he is buried in Oakwood City Cemetery - the other data won't be available, if there is any, until the CD is published. Only the chairperson has the data. But, you can call or write to Oakwood on Hastings St, in Traverse City. I don't have time to check right now but it should be on 411.com or switchboard.com.
Brenda

Re: Peter A. Clausen

Larsen33 — 2009-09-06 21:34:57Z

Thanks, Brenda. His parents, wife and one of his children are buried at Trufant Cemetery in Montcalm County. I have not been able to locate him there. His death record I found at Seekingmichigan.org cited Traverse City as his burial place.

Would you be willing to check your CD of Grand Traverse cemeteries for the names of:

Lars Rasmussen died 1907
Susan "Sanne" or Suzanne Jensen died 1930
Hans Jensen born abt. 1840

The death record for Lars Rasmussen cites Trufant Cemetery as his burial place, as well as that of his daughter Susan "Sanne" Jensen. I can find neither at Trufant and no records with that township clerk. Sanne's daughter married Peter A. Clausen.

I am at a dead end with my research for these 3 people here in Montcalm County. I know that they had ties to the Traverse City, Grand Traverse County area. No hurry on any of this. Thanks so much for your help.

Bryan

Re: Family Search

CaroleAlden — 2009-02-13 03:21:44Z

I have Georgie E. BAKER, her parents and nine siblings and who most of them married but I haven't been able to find who she married. She was the dau. of Elias BAKER And Lydia LEWIS. Does this sound like her:
Same page as brothers Willaim and Walter
1900 Garfield, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Hugh PROUTY Head White Male Age 49 born Aug 1850 Wis NY NY married 19 yrs 0 children born
Mattie PROUTY Wife White Female Age 52 born Mar 1848 NY NY NY married 19 yrs 0 children born
Stelle A. BAKER Neice White Female Single Age 14 Mar 1886 MI NY NY
Georgie E. BAKER Nephew White Male Single Age 11 born Jul 1888 MI NY NY

1900 Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse, Michigan
William W. BAKER Head White Male Single age 30 born Feb 1870 NY NY NY Farmer
Walter BAKER Brother White Male Single age 18 born Apr 1882 NY NY NY Farm laborer

SHERMAN-ALEXANDER Marriage Certificate

viviankahn — 2009-02-02 06:15:53Z

I have a marriage certificate for Wesley SHERMAN and Annie ALEXANDER who were married in Traverse City 15 August 1889. My research shows that Wesley was born in Danville, MI. Appears that Annie died young. He moved to California and died in Alameda County on 27 Feb. 1946. I found the certificate at a sale in Oakland and couldn't resist. Please contact me if Wesley, Annie, or their descendants are in your tree.

Vivian Kahn, Oakland, CA
vkahn@kmort.com

Peter A. Clausen

Larsen33 — 2009-09-06 20:50:23Z

Hello - I am trying to locate the burial place of Peter A. Clausen. He died Sept. 20, 1902 and his place of burial is listed as Traverse City, Mi. This is all of the information I currently have.

Thanks,
Bryan

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

Larsen33 — 2009-09-06 20:47:53Z

Thanks everyone for your help.

Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

Larsen33 — 2009-06-24 23:09:23Z

ANDREASON ,NICK C 10/16/1926 Liber 3,Page 202

Hello - I believe that this may be my grandfather, Niels C. Andreasen. Does anyone have access to these records?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

Larsen33 — 2009-06-24 23:03:24Z

Hello - I am looking for information of my grandfather Niels Andreasen, who I believe resided at this institution and died there in 1926. He was from Montcalm County, Michigan. Can anyone give me guidance as to how to obtain these records? Thank you very much!

Bryan Larsen

Langs obituary lookup

ck761 — 2009-05-24 04:13:20Z

After 5 years of looking I finally found the death date of my ancestor Jacob Langs Sr who died at Grant Township 3/10/1910 (even though his headstone says he died in 1909). Was wondering if anyone would be willing to see if they could find his obit for me? I'd VERY MUCH appreciate it! Thanks!

Re: Obit Help Please

cdlake — 2009-02-07 14:07:31Z

TCRE 12-21-1965
Local Woman Dies at 49
Mrs. Russell (Lillian) Foote, 49, was pronounced dead on arrival at Munson Medical Center Monday evening a short time after being found unconscious in a car in the family garage at 2258 US-31 N., Traverse City.
Dr. Stanley Michael, Grand Traverse county coroner, said death was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Active in civic affairs, Mrs. Foote was born September 5, 1916 at Rogers City, later moving with her family to Port Huron, where she spent her early life.
In 1937 she was married to Mr. Foote, and the couple resided in Port Huron until moving in 1945 to the Traverse City area. Mrs. Foote was active, and held office in the Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are: the husband; a son, Ronald of Fremont; two grandsons; her mother, Mrs. Victoria Cole (Cote?) of Port Huron; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Kennedy and Mrs. Virgeline Steele, both of Port Huron; a brother Leon L. Cole (Cote?) of Lambertville; and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Traverse City First Congregational church, Rev. Dr. Howard Towne officiating, with burial in the family lot in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Hibbard funeral chapel in Traverse City is in charge of funeral arrangements.

TCRE 12-22-1965
Memorial Ceremony for Mrs. Foote
East Bay Chapter 534, Order of Eastern Star, will conduct a memorial cermony for Mrs. Russell (Lillian) Foote at 7:30 this evening at Hibbard funeral chapel in Traverse City.
Funeral services for Mrs. Foote, 49, of 2258 US-31 N., wo died Monday evening, will be held at 2 p.m. Thuraday at Traverse City First Congregational church, Rev. Dr. Howard R. Towne officiating, with burial in the family lot in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.

obit for Katherine Margraf

silverado104 — 2009-02-16 02:41:21Z

I am looking for the obit of Katherine Margraf. she died in December of 1969.
Thanks for any help,
Steve

H.L. CARTER, funeral director - business still exists?

pickinguptwigs — 2009-07-06 23:37:24Z

H.L.CARTER conducted funerals in the early 1900's. My ancestor died in 1906 and I'd like to find the funeral home records for her if possible. According to her death certificate, her burial was in Marquette which I am pretty is incorrect. Her name was Mary NEDRY (1818-1906) and she died Nov. 3, 1906 at the Northern Michigan Asylum in Traverse City. I know of no close kin that lived in the UP. Is there a current funeral home that took over Carter's business? Or perhaps the Carter funeral home records are archived somewhere? Advice greatly appreciated. Jeanne Johnson

Re: Searching for my G-Aunt Isabelle Gibson nee Smith b Abt.1897 In Chicago, Illinois

PatrickWSmith — 2009-06-26 16:27:59Z

Thomas, Thank you for researching my family, and yes that is them. Isabelle-a is the only family member I haven't found. The reason I found her in Michigan is because her sister's obit was in the paper in 1957.

Thank you again!!
Patrick Smith

Searching for my G-Aunt Isabelle Gibson nee Smith b Abt.1897 In Chicago, Illinois

PatrickWSmith — 2009-06-25 19:09:07Z

Isabelle was the daughter of Thomas and Isabelle Smith nee Sweeney she was b Abt. 1897 in Chicago, Il. her Siblings were Mary McPhillips-Finley,Margaret Gardner,Thomas Smith, Catherine Sullivan,John James Smith, Rose Denman-Yopp,and Leo Smith. I traced her to Traverse City in 1957, I also read a clipping that she had something to do with the Traverse City Rainbow Girls, Other people in the artical are Doris Tompkins, Mary Bartz and Winnifred Fisher. Searching for any thing I can find on her, I don't know her husbands First Name.
Patrick Smith
uncbeer@aol.com

Re: Searching for my G-Aunt Isabelle Gibson nee Smith b Abt.1897 In Chicago, Illinois

ThomasKer2 — 2009-06-26 13:52:37Z

I'm not related to this family.

1900 -
Name: Isabelle Smith
[Isabella Smith]
Home in 1900: Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois
Age: 3
Birth Date: Jun 1896
Birthplace: Illinois
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Thomas H
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Name: Elizbeth
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Chicago City, Cook, Illinois

Thomas H Smith 39, 1/61 IRE = peddler, immigrated 1871
Elizbeth Smith 40, 6/59 IRE = married 20 yr, 7 children; immigrated 1878
Maggie Smith 16, 3/84 IND
Thomas H Smith 14, 2/85 ILL
Katie A Smith 10, 6/89 ILL
John J Smith 8, 8/91 ILL
Rose E Smith 7, 1/93 ILL
Isabelle Smith 3, 6/96 ILL
Leo F Smith 1, 6/98 ILL

1910 -
Name: Isabella Smith
Age in 1910: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Ireland
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
Home in 1910: Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Female
Year of Immigration: 1888

Isabella Smith 44, IRE - listed as married
John James Smith 24, ILL
Katherine Sullivan 21, ILL
Rose Smith 18, ILL
Isabella Smith 14, ILL
Leo Smith 10, ILL
William Sullivan 25, Ill = s/inlaw
Helen Sullivan 1 4/12, ILL - g/dau
Thomas Sullivan 5/12, ILL - g/son

1920/1930 - cannot locate Isabelle

Re: Peter A. Clausen

kingsley46 — 2009-09-06 21:09:45Z

Hi, I just checked the CD of Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society cemeteries and he is not there. The other option is the city/Catholic cemetery on E. 8th Street in Traverse City. The cemetery has been extracted and is in process of being reread but.. I don't have the database. I will ask the chairperson to check but it may be another day or so with holiday. Brenda
kingsley@aol.com
gtags79.blogspot.com
grandtraverseregion.com/grandtraverse/index.htm

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

kingsley46 — 2009-07-28 16:57:49Z

Yes, it does not matter when. You might try talking to the archivist at the State of Michigan Archives and see what they say.

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

kingsley46 — 2009-07-28 13:28:59Z

Taking the issue to court has apparently only worked IF there is a medical reason.

If the Library of Michigan closes it won't matter anyway none of it will be available. Write / Call MI congressman and anyone else you can think of that might help. Out-of-staters also welcome as it is your family there to research.

Webs and Blogs for Grand Traverse County:

kingsley46 — 2009-02-15 01:18:47Z

There is a little on Leelanau county but typically it is Grand Traverse.

Looking for any data for several of the blogs/webs. Do you know of anyone who was in Korea from the five county area for the Military in Korea Blog? Please submit to Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore at kingsley@aol.com

I have all the headstones and data available to me that will be posted on the Circle Hill Cemetery in Wmsburg, MI.

I am in need of Evergreen Cemetery Headstones if there is data you have that is welcome but I can find most statistics.

Almost all of the blogs/webs have a google search engine and you can search all my sites except the MIGenWeb page from the one search and only my data; not the whole web.

here is a list of the links

kingsley@aol.com
http://evergreencem.blogspotl.com - Evergreen Cem, Kingsley, MI
http://circlehillcem.blogspot.com - Circle Hill Cemetery, Wmsburg, MI
http://gyr-gt-lee.blogspot.com - Graveyards GT & Lee Counties
http://sites.google.com/a/grandtraverseregion.com/gt/ - 2nd GTraverse
http://gtkorea50.blogspot.com - Military in Korea
http://grandtraverseregion.com/grandtraverse/index.htm - MIGenWeb GT
http://grandtraverseregion.com/gtags/index.htm - GTAGS Web
http://gtags79.blogspot.com - GTAGS Blog
http://ks-gt.blogspot.com/ - My Children's Families
http://gtregion.blogspot.com/ - Misc GT postcards and and

Re: obit for Katherine Margraf

kingsley46 — 2009-02-16 02:53:05Z

Grand Traverse County says she died 11 Dec 1969 in this county.

I could not find an obit online but
I do retrieve and sell them for a small fee.
Brenda
kingsley@aol.com
I have about 10,000 but not this one

Obit Help Please

sscarey60127 — 2009-02-07 00:28:31Z

I am looking for the obit for Lillian Foote d. Dec 20, 1965 Traverse City.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Re: AYERS/LEGRAFF

AnitaNelson29 — 2009-05-24 14:29:59Z

I am researching Anna Matilda Ayers born 1849-1850 NY. Thus far, I have that her father was William Ayers born 1819 and her mother was Matilda ?

Anna Matilda's second marriage was Henry LeGraff 14 Oct. 1868. I understand there were four marriages.

Please contact me. Anita

Re: ayers in grand traverse

Tsimsa — 2009-05-25 22:51:53Z

We have lots of information on the William Ayers family from the peninsula, both prior to 1850 and up to date. I am a great-great granddaughter of William. You may contact me at Tsupermom3@aol.com
Teresa

Re: AYERS/LEGRAFF

Tsimsa — 2009-05-25 22:11:50Z

Anna was the sister of my great-great grandfather. My mom has some information on her and more on the extended Ayers family that I'm sure she would love to share.

Re: AYERS/LEGRAFF

Tsimsa — 2009-05-25 22:08:33Z

I am also an Ayers decendent from the peninsula. My great-great-grandfather was William Ayers. We've been out to see his old house before and to the cemetery where he is buried. My mom has quite a lot of information on the Ayers family and would be happy to share.

Teresa Simsa
Traverse City

Re: Minnie Mack

ttreeclimber — 2009-02-11 18:31:40Z

Do you have any information on Ocie Mack who was listed on the list of deaths in Grand Traverse Co? I know she was born 4 Oct 1910, died 1 May 1977 and that she had lived in Rapid City, Mi. Do you know if she was realated to the Van family?

Re: Murphy, Allgaier, Rusch, Nieman, Thorpe

riikah — 2009-04-05 01:14:23Z

Hello,

I am so excited to find this post. John and Emma Murphy are my great-grandparents and their daughter Lorraine was my dear grandmother. I am named after Emma's sister, Reka. Please email me at riikah@hotmail.com. Thank you!

Robert E. Walter Descendants

lizblume — 2009-01-29 02:15:20Z

I would greatly appreciate any information leading to living descendents Of Robert E. Walter. Born in 1877 in Hillsdale, MI, died in 1939. Spouse was Edna Holdsworth. Lived in Traverse city, MI, and Highland Park, MI. Five children: Robert H b 1904, Lewis H, b. 1906, William H, b. 1909, John H. b. 1910, and Edna H b. 1914. I would like to contact any living members of this family who might have information.

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

miecek — 2009-07-27 19:47:35Z

I'm trying to figure out the same thing. It is my understanding that many of the records are held by the Michigan State Archives and that the process is somewhat involved. Because of privacy laws, I am guessing you would have to contact the Michigan Department of Community Health. They will explain the process and then you take it from there. Their contact information is at http://www.michigan.gov/som . In most circumstances, I believe you would have to get a court order for the records.

I also found a discussion board relating to the hospital. It had very helpful information, particularly in the series of posts titled "re: grandmother". Those aren't current posts but have really good info. Here is the link to the discussion board:

http://pub13.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=1094...

Of course you can also post there yourself if you would find that to be helpful. Good luck on your search.

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

miecek — 2009-07-28 16:49:36Z

Does that apply even if the person died more than a century ago?

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

miecek — 2009-07-28 18:15:44Z

I found this information on the Michigan archives website:

http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18637_20992-5...

It doesn't look promising.

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

miecek — 2009-07-28 17:04:27Z

I missed that typo. Thanks for your help.

Re: Traverse City State Hospital circa 1920's

miecek — 2009-07-28 17:01:54Z

Thanks for you help.

Info on Clifton Arnold

boursaw17 — 2009-04-03 00:58:38Z

Looking for an obit or other info about Clifton Arnold. Died in Grand Traverse County on 7/30/1947.