Ionia - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

CRANE, WELCH, COMPTON

debeddy — 5 Oct 2008 12:31:32 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of Sarah Jane (CRANE) WELCH COMPTON, who died 6 April 1876.

She is a daughter of John W. CRANE and his wife Sarah/Sally JONES. Sarah lived in Berlin Twp., Ionia County in the 1850 and 1860 census.

Sarah was married 18 June 1845 in Lyon Twp., Oakland Co., MI to W. Simpson WELCH. They settled in Berlin Twp., Ionia Co., MI, where they had two children, one of whom was my ancestor Harriet Ann WELCH. Simpson Welch is believed to have died about 1851 while crossing the Mississippi River.

Sarah married the second time 26 September 1852 in Novi, Oakland Co., MI. Her second husband was William Harrison COMPTON, who died 7 April 1908, Shelby, Oceana Co., MI, and is buried there in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Sarah doesn't appear in any of the cemetery records in Oceana Co. I don't know where she died or was buried, but because she had lived in Ionia County, I am hopeful there was an obituary from a local newspaper.

If someone has suggestions, or is willing to look for an obit I would be very grateful.

Deb Eddy

lost merritt's

das360 — 17 Apr 2006 11:39:57 GMT

looking for any info on the merritt(or marritt) line in ionia co. have old photo album of names. common names are nettie( my gggrandma),effie,myrtle,midge,ell,len and my ggrandma addie whos father is listed as oliver bullard. 1880 census shows a oliver(age 21) living with a john and anna ashton. also shows a effie(14) d/o frances c. and abigail merritt. she married hiram starks in 1887 in eaton co. i believe effie is nettie's sister. any help out there would be great.

Adeline Dean and Henry J. Brown: 1865

Encanto59 — 8 Sep 2008 5:45:43 GMT

I am looking for information on the Adeline Dean who md.Henry J. Brown in Ionia County on 16 Jul 1865. I have two Adeline Deans found on census, one of which is on my Dean tree, but I do not know who/when/where/if she married. Can anyone help out? I have tried to find this couple on census but have not been successful.

Belding Michigan Girls Basket-ball team, late 20's photo

Not_A_Relative — 25 Sep 2008 3:15:07 GMT

Belding Michigan Girls Basket-ball team, late 20's

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/belding/6721/belding-m...

All but one of the players in the photograph are unknown. Perhaps you'll recognize some of them.

Linda WINKLER LEGGETT

WHL44 — 3 Sep 2008 3:14:26 GMT

LEGGETT, Linda (Winkler)
Age 49
Of Ionia

Passed away peacefully in Spectrum Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI in the company of her family on August 20, 2008, while being treated for a brief illness. Linda was born November 15, 1958 in Ionia, MI, the daughter of Robert Winkler and Jacqueline (Hartman) Winkler. Linda enjoyed crocheting, listening to country music and was a constant source of support for her friends. As a single mother, she raised two children: son, John Hall and daughter, Lynette Pline. Linda spent many years working at JC Penney's and delivering daily newspapers in rural Ionia. Surviving Linda are her parents; her children; her sister, LuAnn Tasma; brother, (Robert) Lee Winkler; two step-brothers, Brad and Darin and one grandchild. A private memorial service is planned for a later date.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/24/2008 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

Searching for any relatives of Stuart A. Billings b 1913, Ionia d1974, CA

Patriciadoughty88 — 3 Sep 2008 1:12:35 GMT

Looking for any relatives of Stuart A. Billings bSept 23, 1913 Ionia Co.,MI d Aug 22,1974 Santa Barbara, CA. My Ggrandfather was his brother Merle B. Billings b1904, Ionia and d1971, Fort Bragg, CA. Parents Claud Allen and Louella, Brooks Billings,Ionia Co., MI. Ihave lots of records to share. Thanks Patti Billings Doughty p_leigh@hotmail.com pbdgene@hotmail.com

Henry Hoag - 1888

dukensue — 29 Aug 2008 1:19:39 GMT

Researching the Henry Hoag family who lived in Inkster in 1930. I'd like to know who the daughter, June married? My Biological Uncle Wilfred Warnock who also lived in Inkster in 1930 and was the same age as June Hoag--did marry a "JUNE",but I don't her last name--maybe she is still alive and could help me with family info-Thankyou, Susan Patterson(TX.)

Stephen H. CHASE, physician

tracianno — 16 Aug 2008 1:22:19 GMT

Seeking information on Stephen H. CHASE, physician who was born in Michigan in Jun of 1851 (likely Romulus, Wayne Co.), married Nancy Viola GANONG in Wayne Co.and had children Edward J., Orville Allen and George. In 1880 he is in Ingham County; 1900 and 1910, Charlevoix County. In 1920 he is listed in Ionia County, age 68, occupation doctor.

need 1920 census or Saranac city directory listing for Ed. GOOD & wife, Nina

daninor — 10 Aug 2008 11:56:26 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a 1910 and a 1920 census for Ed. Carl GOOD.

The 1930 below is for your reference. I don't know where he was in 1910 or 1920 but probably in Mich.

1930 Ionia Co. MICH Saranac Village Dist. 6 sheet 4B pg. 246B, Jasper St., Boston Twp.--
-GOOD, Edward C. age 42, rents home, married when age 27, born in Mich (1888), father born in Germ., mother in Eng, occupation-Deputy Sheriff
, Nina G. wife 37 married when age 22 SD/MI/IND

Ed. Good & Nina Dodds married in 1915 in Ionia.

If someone has access to Saranac city directories, maybe Ed. Good can be found listed sometime between about 1915 and 1930.

In 1910 census, Ed's parents and siblings are living in Montcalm co, MI-but not Ed.

Ed. Good would be about 21 in 1910 and maybe in the Navy--

"WWI draft registration card. June 6, 1917 registered in Detroit, MI age 28
Edward Carl Good born July 30 1888 Milwaukee, MI
Married
Carpenter
Tall/slender with gray eyes and black hair
Seaman in the Navy for 4 years"

Was there a seperate 1910 census for military, Navy ?

Was the Navy the same census as Seaman in the Coast Guard or Merchant Marine ?

Ed Good and Nina Dodds/Good/Rising are both buried in Saranac. I have their obits but would like to know where they lived in 1910 and 1920. They apparently didn't have any children.

I have posted other inquiries to this and other boards in Michigan and elsewhere.

Sincerely grateful for any assistance

Please contact:

Dan

email dadbrown_99@yahoo.com

Probate/death record lookup

lisalund59 — 9 Aug 2008 2:09:30 GMT

I am searching for death/probate records for William Andrew Stearns b. circa 1830 in Hemmingford, Canada. His brother in law was prominent Ionia lawyer Benjamin Vosper and William is buried in Saranac so I am thinking William's records may be at the Ionia Courthouse. He had two living children at time of death- Isabelle and Chilton. I do not know where he died but my best information said he died in/around 1897. His wife Martha (Vosper) Stearns died in 1868. As a lumber dealer, he owned much property in Michigan and even out of state. If someone could do a search at the county courthouse or library I would greatly appreciate it. I have done alot of work researching this family but don't know how to do this kind of search. Thank you.

Jacob Muma in Keene Twp., Ionia Co.

David Muma — 3 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

According to a family record (missing) Jacob Muma came to Keene Township,Ionia County with his wife Charlotte Corlis. It is stated that it is recorded in the 1850 census, but I can't find anything. Any help would be appreciated. Please E-mail me at roots@sunriseweb.com

Cyrenus Chapin Sayles

CThorne104 — 16 Jun 2005 1:07:12 GMT

Lowell Lidger

Sept 27, 1893

Cyrenus Chapin Sayles

died at his home in Vergennes Sunday
morning, Sept 24h, aged 81 yrs., 3 mo.,
4 days. The funeral was from the Con-
gregational church in this viliage Tues-
day. Rev. J. T. Hasted officiating, and
was largely, attended by his old neigh-
bors from Keene.

Cyrenus Chapin Sayles was born in
Lweiston Co, N. Y. June 20, 1812, and
died in Vergennes, Mich, Sept 24th,
1893. He was married to Eliza Gardner
in East Dumfries, Can., Mar, 1835, and
with his wife and four small children
moved to Michigan and settled on the
old homestead, in Keene, in 1844-where
they raised the family- and which he
owned until March, 1893. Fifteen child-
ren were born tothem; ten sons; Edwin,
William, Cyrenus, Lyman, Merrit, San-
ford, Montraville, Leroy, Perry and
Frank, and five daughters; Mrs Lena
Sneathen, of Wasthington, Mrs Geo. P.
Taylor, of Lowell, Mrs Geo. Forrest, of
Fennville, Mrs Chas. McCarty, of Low-
ell, and Mrs Cliffton White of Boston.
His wife and 15 children survive
him, his being the first death in the fam-
ily. There are living fifteen children ,
forthy-one grand children. He was a man
universally respected and liked, while
having strong opinions his humorous
expressions of them gave no one offence.
He gave his children a good bringing
up, three of them being physicians, each
with a lucrative practice. His older
brother, Elias Sayles, sruvives him.

Mahala Arms

SClark2567 — 4 Aug 2008 1:12:31 GMT

I am trying to find information on Mahala Arms (born in Canada) - She is listed on the 1860 census in Ionia County with Selah Arms as her husband and Selah (b. 1855) Earlier records had listed marietta Utter Griffin as Selah Jr's mother but she died before he was born - Selah, Jr. migrated to California - on one of the census records he listed mother's birth place as Canada. I am looking for any information on Mahala - I can't find her on the 1870 census - at least with the last name of Arms and I don't find her on the early marriage records.

Any information appreciated.

Susan

80th BLACK Family Reunion, Ionia, Michigan

michaeljblack — 4 Aug 2008 1:13:06 GMT

Hello,
Here is the invitation for the 80th Reunion for the Descendants of George BLACK and Jane Bruce, from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who came to Gainsborough Township, Ontario in 1856. The reunion occurs on the second Sunday of every August, alternating between Ontario and Michigan, as many descendants of this family live in Michigan, including Ionia County. This year it occurs in Michigan.

The following is a Family Tree of the Family of George and Jane: http://home.cogeco.ca/~family2/ghtindex.htm

80th BLACK FAMILY REUNION SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2008
WHERE: Alice Springs Campground
5087 Alice Court Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616) 527-1608
Located 2 miles North of 1-96 on M66 and approximately 5 miles South ofM21 on M66 (East side of road)

WHEN: Sunday, August 10, 2008
12:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

LUNCH: As promptly at 1:00 P. M. as possible

BRING: Dish to Pass

Table Service Provided Beverages Will be Furnished
Campground has available activities of basketball, volley ball, shuffle board courts and horseshoes for those interested. There also will be games for the little ones.
Prizes for Oldest, Youngest and Longest Distance Traveled

DUE TO THIS YEARS ECONOMY (GAS, POSTAGE, ETC), WE ARE REQUESTING YOU NOTIFY MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY OF THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE 80™ BLACK FAMILY REUNION. WE ARE ALSO TRYING TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE RETURN MAIL IN PREVIOUS YEARS AND NOT SENDING A REMINDER TO THOSE FAMILIES.
SUGGESTIONS

We are open for your suggestions of what you would like from your Reunion; how you would like to improve your Reunion and how you would like to participate?

If you have any history, pictures or stories you would like to share, please bring with you. Also, if you have any form of entertainment you would like to present or any crafts you would like to display or sell, will be welcomed.

Thanks,
Regards,
Michael Black

Olive Shellenbarger KAUFMAN

JDSedore — 27 Jul 2006 10:28:40 GMT

LAKE ODESSA WAVE
September 27, 1945
Page 1, Col. 3

Mrs Olive Shellenbarger Kaufman, 48, died at her home here Tuesday afternoon following an illness of several months. She was born March 14, in Odessa township and attended school here, graduating with the class of 1917, and later graduated from the Ionia County normal at Ionia.
She was married to Walter C. Kaufman in May, 1920, and with the exception of several years spent in Grand Rapids and Detroit most of their married life was spent in this vicinity, they moving from the farm to the village about eight years ago. Following the death of its owner, she was in charge of the Olive B. Huntzinger Shop here until ill health prevented.
Mrs Kaufman was a member of the O.E.S., Methodist church, Lake Odessa Woman's club, and was a past president of the Ionia County Extention clubs. Mr and Mrs Kaufman celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in May and were the honored guests at a party given by the Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving besides the husband, is a son Donovan, an aged father Andrew Shellenbarger in Grand Rapids, a brother Austin, and sister Mrs. Rose Davidson, both residing in this community.
Funeral services will be held at the Wortley & Baine chapel Friday afternoon at 2 with the Rev. J. Lawrence officiating. Interment will be made in Lakeside cemetery.

Rescued Photo VAN WORMER & WOOD Surnames, Ionia, MI

KBarnes1958 — 29 Jul 2008 11:15:31 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them, and attempt to locate family to return them to.

I picked up one in an antique shop, that was taken in Ionia, MI. It's of two young men, one identified as Jay Van Wormer & the other is Ben Wood.

It appears to have been taken in either the very late 1800s or the early 1900s.

For details on how to obtain this treasure, contact me at:
digginroots@yahoo.com
Kathy

Ionia Michigan Scrapbook

Patti Campany — 5 Sep 2005 4:42:02 GMT

My sister purchased a scrapbook at an auction in South Central Fla. She gave it to me in hopes that I could find the rightful owner.
There are alot of very old loose studio photos, but no names on them. Pasted inside the book are many newspaper articles about WW!!, some with pictures of soldiers from the Ionia area that were posted in the newspaper.
Some of the surnames are, Linsley.Hindsitter???. Harp, Palo High school, Howe,Gordon, Butler,1924 Christmas postcard to Butler at a S. Steele St. Address, from "Rena" in Colorada. Austin, Couzzins, Cobb, Geller, Goodsell, Mooney..
I would like to see this go to the people that the pictures belong to, but as I said they are not pasted in the book, only loose.
Patti
craftingmamaw@msn.com

Shively, in Ionia Co. Michigan, ~1860 to present

kkendall75 — 2 Jul 2008 12:01:28 GMT

Looking for ancestry of Peter J., Daniel and William Shively of Ionia Co., Michigan. Peter was married and buried in Ionia Co. and I'm hoping someone may be able to access the records to see if there is any information on his/their parents. Here is what I have:

Peter J. Shively married Barrilla/Barvilla Ryder on November 20, 1866 in Ionia Co. Peter died in February 1913 and was buried in Highland Cemetery on February 8, 1913.

William Shively is listed in both the 1870 and 1880 census in Ionia. I cannot read the .pdf for 1870; in 1880 he is widowed and his mother Sarah is living with him.

Daniel is listed as marrying Rotilla Woodrough on November 27, 1884.

There are also marriage records for an Elizabeth and Mary Jane Shively, both in 1859 but I don't have any records of these women but would like the information if available.

Thank you for your assistance!

Kim
Mesa, AZ

SAGE, Edward R

WLMorrison — 22 Jun 2008 1:29:45 GMT

I have been researching the origins of Edward R. SAGE of Ionia, County, Michigan.

He was first found getting married to Caroline A. BELL in Fallassburg, Vergennes, Kent, MI on 10 FEB, 1879. They were both residing in Keene Township, Ionia County at the time of the marriage. He is recorded as a farmer, born in Canada and 23 years old. She is recorded as born in Oakfield, MI and 16 years old.

The next time I find them is in the 1880 census where they are living with Caroline's parents, John and Olive BELL. Edward is recorded as 25 years old, a farm laborer and born in Canada. Caroline is recorded as 18 years old and born in Michigan. They have a daughter Rhuanne A. who is recorded as seven month old. The date of the census is 1 JUN 1880. Further checking, I found the birth for Rhuanne listed as Anna (16 OCT 1879) recorded in Keene Township. Edward is listed as the father but for the mother it states, "As returned by Sup.*". At the bottom of the page "* See letters of County Clerk, filed Sept. 10, 1880".

Now there is a gap of some 20 years (yes, that missing 1890 census) and the birth, death or marriage records of different individuals.

In the 1900 census for the City of Ionia we find that Caroline is a widow, 38 years old, with three sons: Samuel A. (b. JUL 1881), Lewis A. (b. JUN 1883) and Ulmont E. (b. JUL 1888). I have not been able to find a birth record for any of the three sons, a death record for Edward, or a marriage or death record for Anna or Rhuanna. I did find a Smyrna Cemetery Record for an Edward Sage with a date of death of 23 SEP 1894 but I do not know if this is the correct Edward.

With this background information and my knowledge of the Canadian SAGE's that moved to Ionia County here is what I am seeking. I am trying to determine who Edward's parents were. I am trying to find his death record. I am trying to find more information on Anna or Rhuanna.

Thank you in advance for any and all assistance that you may be able to provide.

William Morrison

Volunteer needed to take photo of headstones

Deb Bogart — 22 Oct 2002 7:25:41 GMT

I am looking for a volunteer with a digital camera to take photos of my grandparents headstones in Danby Cemetery. If there is anyone that would be willing to do this for me I would be very greatful! If you would like to help me please contact me at my e-mail address and I can give you their names and plot numbers.

Thank you so much!

Bradley/Emmons of Ionia

SMontgomery5996 — 17 Jun 2008 6:04:14 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone who has information on Joseph Bradley. He was b. 1801 Guilford, CT.and d. in Portland, Ionia, MI 26 Sep 1880. His 1st wife was Mary Emmons who d. 1843 in Ionia.
Thanks so much.
Sandy

Belding, MI Ionia County

Kim — 23 Feb 2003 1:59:47 GMT

Hello,

I would like to invited anyone with interest in Belding to join our new Belding, MI mailing list sponsored by Rootsweb. Members of this list will share information regarding Belding, MI history and/or genealogy. If you would like to join simply send a blank email with the single word "subscribe" in the subject line to the email address below.

MI-IONIA-BELDING-L-request@rootsweb.com
or
MI-IONIA-BELDING-D-request@rootsweb.com (for digest mode)

Thank you,
Kim Pennock

Ionia, Montcalm & Kent Counties in Michigan

chiank1 — 1 Jun 2008 7:33:03 GMT

I am looking for Frederick D. BOARDMAN, b: Dec1880 Edmore, MI., m: Anna G. BENTLEY, 19Aug1902 Ionia, MI., d: after 1912. Fred's last known address was 121 Albany St., Grand Rapids, MI., according to the city directory. Anna came to Jackson Co., MI. abt. 1913 and Fred disappears. Children are Lamoine A., Jerry B., Melvin L., Raymond J., and Monica L. He is not the Grand Rapids attorney, he worked for the Pere-Marquette Railroad and was injured in the 1907 train crash. Thanking you in advance for your help! Chian

State House of Correction and Reformatory

richard_vanwagenen — 1 Jun 2008 1:24:54 GMT

Does anybody know if records of State House still exist from the time period of 1876-1883 ?
And if such records still exist, where would one to for obtaining such records.
My asking is that I have recently found out that my grandfather was serving time there during the years previously mentioned.

Stanton's -Children of Harvey and Sophia

NancyLuther66 — 20 Aug 2006 11:40:17 GMT

Looking for any children or grandchildren etc. related to the above. They moved fron Ohio to Michigan before 1868, Harvey died before 1880 and Sophia died ca.1013. They may have both died in Montcalm county but Harvey is buried in the Tuttle cemetary at Ionia beside his daughter Jennie Stanton Smith.

looking for info on Edward GOOD, Sheriff and or Warden

daninor — 23 May 2008 7:05:40 GMT

I'm hoping someone can provide me verification or links that, Edward C. GOOD, was previously a sheriff in Saranac or Ionia as well as a warden in one of the local prisons or correctional facilities or reformatory.

Edward C. GOOD was born in 1888 and died 2 Jul 1962.

Maybe there are some newspaper articles that reference Edward Good as a warden or sheriff probably during the 1930s or 1940s.

I have posted other queries to this same board and others that reference-GOOD

Thanks for any assistance

Dan

Mamie Monks and Arthur E. Briggs

amyfish_1 — 23 May 2008 4:21:15 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Mamie Monks, born in Livingston. She was the first wife of my great-grandfather, Arthur E. Briggs.

I have a record of Arthur E. Briggs (son of Lathrop Briggs and Abbie Warren) marrying a Mamie Monks on Dec 24, 1896 in Ionia County. In 1900, Mamie Briggs is living in Ionia, Ward 1 (listing herself as married) and working as a pastry chef, Arthur is off in the Spanish American War (listing himself as divorced). When Arthur returns from service, he moves in with his mother. Mamie just disappears. In 1911, Arthur remarries.

Who is this Mamie and what happened to her? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

book--"Family Histories of Ionia County, Michigan"

daninor — 21 May 2008 11:31:18 GMT

I'm hoping someone has access to a genealogical type of book titled "Family Histories of Ionia County, Michigan". I don't know who, when or where it was published.

Some of the relatives surnames that i'm researching from that area, are: Good, Rising, Helmer, Garfield, Dodds, Voigt, Thomson and Vandyke.

I would be interested to see scanned pages of the index and any pages that contain any info on any of the names mentioned.

Thanks sincerely for any assistance

I have previously posted several inquiries to this same message board (and other counties) that relate to these families.

Joel Dean (1816 - 1864) Canada to Berlin Twp., Ionia, Mich: Need parents

Encanto59 — 19 May 2008 12:01:30 GMT

I have followed up more on Joel Dean who was born in Canada 1816 and who died in Berlin Twp, Ionia, Michigan 09 Sept 1864. But I am still not sure if he is a son of my Daniel Matthew Dean and the History of him done by one of his descendants has no clue at all who his parents were. I am wondering if someone there in Ionia County could help out by searching for an obit for him and/or checking the death register at the County Clerk's office? It seems there are some odd "rules"? regarding looking at the death records, but i do not understand exactly what it says. If the record tells me who the parents were, then I would like a copy, otherwise - no thanks.... ordering by mail costs either way, with or w/o information and I do not need to go that route... been there, done that.

Thanks for any help you can give; I have not found any volunteers listed for Ionia county which is the first thing I try, being on a fixed income these days...

Stanton - Children of Harvey and Sophia

NancyLuther66 — 16 May 2008 11:58:25 GMT

I would be happy to exchange information with you. I do have some on Amanda's family thanks to a cousin in Michigan. Charles is my Grandfather.You can e mail me at nluther@rangeweb.net.

Maggie Lawrence & Will McKeeby - Ionia Co., MI

MoolyZue1 — 16 May 2008 5:49:11 GMT

I would like to know whatever happened to Maggie Lawrence who married Will McKeeby in Ionia Co., MI in 1893 (per LDS records). Maggie was the daughter of Cynthia Jane Bennett and Henry Lawrence. It it the Bennett line I am researching. Cynthia died in 1882 and is buried in Matthew Cemetery in Orange Twp, Ionia Co., Michigan. Maggie was born in Ionia Co. in 1876. Joseph Lawrence, whom I believe was her father-in-law, is also buried in the same cemetery.

Thank you,
Rebecca

obit lookup please-HELMER brothers, Fred and Gerald

daninor — 16 May 2008 4:11:39 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find obits and or other info for--

"FREDERICK G HELMER 11 Jun 1923- 12 Mar 1997 Ionia"
"GERALD F HELMER 28 Dec 1908- 28 Mar 1992"

I have posted previous queries to this board that are related to these same HELMER

THANKS for any assistance

need obits for Mina GOOD Helmer & husband, Glenn Leroy Helmer

daninor — 16 May 2008 12:42:39 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find obits for Mina and Leroy Helmer.

I just found the submission below--

"Name: Mina G. GOOD Given Name: Mina G. Surname: Good Sex: F Birth: 18 JUN 1905 in Saranac, MI Death: 22 JUL 1989 in Ionia Manor, Ionia, MI Burial: 24 JUL 1989 Easton Cemetery, Ionia, Michigan Event: Father: Frederick GOOD Mother: Estella GARFIELD Marriage 1 Glenn Leroy HELMER b: 1 JUN 1901 in Mecosta Co., MI Married: 29 JUN 1921 in Ionia Co., Ionia, MI "

I have a earlier query still in effect, thanks

Would also like 1930 census, and maybe some burial or cemetery info and digital tombstone pictures, PLEASE

THANKS in advance, I am sincerely grateful

RE: William Doty Ezra's son

angel4mekt — 30 Apr 2008 12:21:54 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for anyone who can give me information on where William Doty who was married to Amanda Winslow died or is buried or where I could obtain this info. He is my gggg grandfather :o) I know Amanda is buried in Ionia Michigan but am at a dead (no pun intended!!) end as to where William is buried. I had found somewhere he died in 1881 but would love to get his death record and find out where he is buried. Thanks!

Laurie

looking for 1930 census and marriage or death record

daninor — 8 May 2008 4:59:37 GMT

Hello and thanks for any help

I'm hoping someone can find 1930 census records for the daughter, "Nina". I have no idea where she was living or if she was married or still alive by 1930.

1920 census of Boston Township, Ionia County, MI -
William, age 62, owned his own home, occupation blacksmith
Frances S., wife, 42
Nina, daughter, 14 (about 1906 in Mich.)

1930, city of Ionia, Ionia County, MI-
William M., 72, rents home, blacksmith
Frances S., 52

Nina's father, William GOOD, died in Ionia in 1934 and his wife, Frances (aka, Estelle or Stella) was 20 years younger and may have remarried.

Sincerely grateful for any assistance

looking for obit or cemetery for William GOOD who died 31 Mar 1934

daninor — 5 May 2008 6:26:50 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit or burial info for William Good and maybe for his wife and any other info for his children. I have no idea where he died or where he is buried. The only clue is a on-line source that a death notice is in the Grand Rapid Herald West paper published Sat, 31 Mar 1934. Maybe there is a obit in another paper.

1900 census of Michigan, Kent Co, Cascade Twp, HH #21--
-Good, William head Sept 1857 42 m 18 born in Germany and both parents "Blacksmith"
, Augusta wife Dec 1861 38 had 7 children 4 survive born in England both parents born in Germany
, Henry F. ("Hank") son Mar 1886 14 born in Wisconsin, father in Germany, mother in England
, Eddie C. son Jul 1888 11 born in Wisc.
, Elvia (Elvira ?) dau May 1891 9 WI (aka, Alma)
, Alvena R. dau Feb 1895 5 born in Michigan
Voight, Christina mother-in-law Dec 1833 66 widowed had 7 children 6 survive born in Germany and both parents

William is in the 1910 census of Montcalm Co, Michigan, Cato Township.

He is in the 1920 census of Boston Township, Ionia County--
-William, age 62, owned his own home, occupation blacksmith
Frances S., (2nd) wife, 42 (this is apparently Stella or Estelle)
Nina, daughter, 14

1930, city of Ionia, Ionia County, MI--
-William M., 72, rents home, blacksmith
-Frances S., 52 wife (aka, Stella or Estelle)

William's son, Ed/Eddie or Edward was in the--
--1930 Ionia Co. MICH Saranac Village Dist. 6 sheet 4B pg. 246B Jasper St. Boston Twp.--
-Edward C. 42 rents home married when age 27 born in Mich Germ Eng Deputy Sheriff
Nina G. 37 married when age 22 SD MI IND (This Nina is not the same as the daughter, Nina, in the 1920)

Sincerely grateful for any info

twin Tombs boys burial 1912

@@jdjma@aol.com — 29 Apr 2008 6:11:09 GMT

I'm trying to find the burial place of stillborn twin boys last name Tombs (no first names) supposedly on a farm in Orleans twp.in 1912 in Ionia Co.. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Dee at @@jdjma@aol.com

Douglas Michael ADAMS

WHL44 — 28 Apr 2008 5:25:49 GMT

ADAMS, Douglas Michael "Mick"

Douglas "Mick" Michael Adams, 65, of Greenville formerly of Ionia died Wednesday evening April 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Johnston), three sons, Michael and Denise Adams, David and Pam Andersen, Richard And Belinda Andersen, three daughters, Lorenda and Rich Ellsworth, Brenda Plaster and Jackie Plaster. Mick is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, seven brothers. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday at Shiloh Community Church with Pastor Ken Harger officiating. There will be visitation one hour before the service and a luncheon will follow the service at Shiloh. Interment with full military honors will be 2:30 PM at Ft. Custer National Cemetery near Augusta. Memorial contributions may be given to Shiloh Community Church. Condolences may also be given to the Adams Family at the website of the funeral home; www.jffh.com. Care and service have been entrusted to
Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/19/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

Peleg and Spencer Corey North Plains

brackettwilliam — 14 Apr 2008 1:50:58 GMT

I am researching a Dr. Alton Wilcox Corey born 1896 in Owosso, who moved to Berrien County, Michigan. I have seen that his father was Spencer J. Corey and his father was Peleg Corey both of Ionia County, Michigan. I am looking for family histories on these Corey families.

Vosper family Ionia County Pioneers

brackettwilliam — 28 Nov 2007 4:55:00 GMT

The book, Portrait and Biographical Album of Ionia and Montcalm Counties, Michigan, was published in 1891 by Chapman Brothers of Chicago. On page 724 and 725 you can read an interesting account of John Miller. In this account it explains that he married “Marilla Brant, a daughter of Mason and Almira (Tobias) Brant, both natives of New York, who came to Michigan in 1844 and settled on as raw farm in Boston Township. They cleared this off and sold it, and then moved to another part of the township. In 1850 Mr. Brant became smitten with the gold fever and went overland to California and entered the gold mines. He started to come home and died in San Francisco. His wife is till living at the age of seventy-six years. There were the parents of seven children, five of whom are now living. Mrs. Miller was born August 30, 1836 in New York State.”

The book, History of Ionia County, Michigan, was authored by Elam E. Branch and published by B.F. Bowen & Co. of Indianapolis in 1916. On page 186-189 you can find a biographical sketch for Benjamin and James Vosper. It says they “having been born on a pioneer farm in Boston township, sons of Richard and Margaret (Brandt) Vosper, the former a native of England and the latter of New York state, early settlers and honored residents of this county.” Further along you can read: “Richard Vosper married Margaret Brandt, who was born in Wayne county, New York, her parents having been farmers living about twenty miles from the city of Rochester. She was the youngest of four children born to her parents, the others having been George, John and Mrs. Emaline Carveth. And further along: “Mrs. Vosper died in 1881, at the age of sixty-one years, and Captain Vosper survived until 1901, he being eighty-fur years of age at the time of his death. He and his wife were the parents of five children, as follows: Martha, now deceased, was the wife of W.A. Stearns, also deceased, and was the mother of three children, Isabelle and Chilton, both unmarried and living in New York City, and Richard who died in early infancy; Benjamin, of the firm of Vosper Brothers, Ionia; Mason, a lieutenant in the Union army during the Civil War, who was killed in battle during a charge on the Weldon railroad, near Petersburg; James of the firm of Vosper Brothers, Ionia, and Mary, widow of Aaron Clark, of Grand rapids, Michigan, who had three sons, Aaron V. and Lloyd, ranchmen of Colorado, and Arthur Clark, a resident of Ionia.” This sketch also states that: Benajmin Vosper married “Lucia A. Blanchard” and James married Livonia S. Holmes.

Locating Family

stephanleslie — 28 Sep 2002 3:17:34 GMT

If anyone is researching or is famiiar with the surname Aniba in Ionia Co., MI. Please contact me at my email address. Thank you
Steve Leslie

Rose,s

Herbertrose68 — 23 Mar 2008 1:17:16 GMT

Looking for G-grandfathers Mother&Father Grandfather name John W Rose born in 1855 Ohio moved to lonia,lonia,Michigan (1870)married Sarah E Thompton of Ontario Canada (1880)occupation blachsmith.his mother&father born in Germany.He moved to Canada (1881)grandfather Charles Rose was born 1881looking for gggrandparents names.

Shute Family in Ionia

StevenShute1952 — 22 May 2007 3:46:04 GMT

The Shute family moved to Ionia some time between 1860 and 1866. I have derived the time frame from the 1860 census at which time the family lived in Nunda, NY. The 1870 census lists part of the family in Ionia, MI. My great-grandfather, George Herbert Shute, is said to have been born in Ionia in 1866. His father was Alonzo D. Shute and mother was Katherine Bez. I can find no documentation for these individuals and would love some assistance.

The rest of the family members are Albert D. Shute and his wife may have been named Almeria. Their older sister, Martha J. Shute, traveled with them from Nunda, NY to Ionia, MI and never married. Younger brother Horace N. Shute and his wife Rebecca had five children; Herschell, George M., Ida, Chester, & Iniz.

I'd like to know if there are any listings of my family in Ionia or the surrounding area either from newspapers or cemetaries.

Thanks for your time and your information,

Steven Shute

Need obituary for Irene L McMahon, died 9 May 2007 in Ionia

emercityxl — 6 Mar 2008 3:29:18 GMT

I would like to find someone who will do an obituary search for Irene L McMahon, SSDI revealed that she died 9 May 2007 and last residence in Ionia, Ionia County.

Thanks

Gary Kartchner
SLC, UT

Chase Winn

deborahsarver2 — 2 Mar 2008 9:36:56 GMT

I am looking for information on Chase(charles) Winn and his wife Fannie. In 1890 he is listed as living in Berlin according to his brother Issac's will. After that I have lost track of him.His daughter Zilpha ended up in Cook County IL doing missionary work. DebS

Marriage Lookup

wilfred57 — 26 Feb 2008 1:24:10 GMT

Please look up the marriage of Edna May Hathaway and Jerome Campau or Campan in Ionia County in 1902 to 1905. They were living in Belding, IOnia County in 1910 and had been married 6 years.

Joseph Granger

Jeff Granger — 4 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information or descendants of Joseph Granger, b. 1811 in New York and died on 3/29/1871 in Ionia Co. Joseph was married to Esther Lane. They moved to Ionia Co. sometime after 1850 from Nichols, Tioga Co. NY. Their known children were: Charles b. 1834 (served in the 1st Mi. Engineers and Mech.), Louiza b. 1835, Margaret b. 1837, Laura b. 1838, Joseph b.1940 (served in the 21st Mi. Infantry), Melissa b. 1842, Manson b. 10/1844 (died aged 19 in the Civil War and served in the 3rd and 5th Mi Infantries), Emily b. 1848 and Edgar b. 1856. Joseph's parents were Joseph and Sarah (Sally) Roach. I have lots of other Granger data to share.

Sicklesteel / Shepard / Place

Laura Collier — 20 Feb 2008 4:29:23 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Dorcas Truax who married Peter Sicklesteel and then ________ Shepard. They had a child Nellie Shepard. At three years of age she is still with Dorcas, but at 12 in 1880 is with Joseph and Harriet Place and is listed as a niece. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Garrett and Johnson Families

jacord521 — 6 Feb 2008 4:23:42 GMT

i am looking for info on William Harold Garrett b 1902 m Mae Alice Johnson b 1902. Mae's parents were Duran Charles Johnson and May Delphena Abbey. Not sure who William's parents were but believe William F. Garrett. William Harold had a brother Walter Garrett who worked for the DPW in Ionia.
Any help would be appreciated.
Judy

Harwood Family History Book

kerrytrout1 — 9 Feb 2008 11:39:32 GMT

My uncle told me his mother had a book-- written around 1915 by a Dr. Harwood-- about the Harwood family history. He doesn't what happened to the book. She was a Harwood, born in Ionia. I would be grateful if anyone has information about this book, or where it can be found.

Wizorek, Bertha Mae (Roberts) in Ionia, Michigan

3Wadena — 10 Feb 2008 9:11:54 GMT

A volunteer provided the following after visiting the Ionia County Courthouse, Michigan:

Bertha Mae (Roberts) Wizorek died at age 31 years, 1 month and 25 days in Easton Township, Ionia County, MI. She was married to a James Wizorek and she died 21 Aug 1927, her parents were Benjamin Franklin Roberts, born in MI and Eliza Vernon, born in MN.

Anyone having information on this family? Thank you for your assistance.

Joel Dean, born Canada 1816; died Ionia County MI: 1864

Encanto59 — 29 Jan 2008 11:46:32 GMT

Today I received a copy of the “Joel Dean Family of Berlin Twp., Ionia Co., Michigan” done by ????? and in the year ????; which is to be found at the Ionia Public Library. It appears that it may have been late 1980s; there is a list of descendants/children of George, Harvey and Frank Dean and where they were living in 1983; copies of hand written letters: 1986 from a Cassie in Vista, CA to Margaret; one written 1987 from Myrtle to Margaret. I have identified Myrtle but not Margaret or Cassie as yet…

I was hoping this family history would tell me who the parents of Joel Dean (1816-1864) were, but the only thing I found was that he MAY have been the son of an Alphonso Dean who lived nearby…..

HOWEVER: Joel (“born April 3th 1816” ) is in the bible of my Daniel Matthew Dean who died in Ontario, Canada 1846/7, one of the last three children listed as “Great Grandfather’s family”. In the will of Daniel, a bequest is made to Joel who is not mentioned as a son as are his (other) sons and there is no relationship mentioned. Was he a nephew raised by Daniel????

Who is Joel Dean – has any descendant done research on him? I am thinking that if Joel’s parents are found, they may tell me who the parents of Daniel are; I still have not found them after so many years of searching and still have no clue as to where Daniel came from before Canada. I have tracked Daniel back to 1804 in Ontario but beyond that: nothing. I have been told that because of his birth (31 March, 1775) it is most likely he was not born in Canada….

If anyone can shed more light on Joel Dean, please do so….. we need help!!! I do know he married Maria Ware and all that, so all I really need now: his parents. Thanks!!

Martin Derrig

Mickeyderrig — 27 Jan 2008 6:27:32 GMT

I am looking for information on Martin Derrig who was born in 1842 in Grenville County Canada and appeared on the 1870 census as a farm laborer in Ionia Michigan. I have not been able to find any record of him since the 1870 census. He might have been living with members of his mother's family Collins (Catherine Collins Derrig) in Ionia. Any help provided on either the Derrig or Collins family would be greatly appreciated.

Mickey Derrig

Matthews & Hesse Families of Ionia & Oswego Co, NY

MarilynHamill — 14 Jan 2008 2:07:29 GMT

I found some pictures in an antique store in Belding that went out of business. Names on back are:
1 - Ella & May Mathewson (S Marie Hesse), Angell photographer, Ionia - late 1890's-early 1900's. Two young women, one with a wedding band.
2 - S Marie Mathews (Hesse), Hickock photographer, Ionia, Michigan - early 1900's. Same young woman as last with wedding band.
3 - John Mathews, Hickock photographer, Ionia, Michigan - early 1900's. A gentleman in his 50's.
4 - Compliments of your unkle John. Thomas Matthews, Nagle photographer, 162 W 1st St, Oswego, N Y, 1887 - probably the correct date or later. A gentleman in his 70's.
5 - Black Death Card for Emma C Matthews, Died April 10, 1889, Aged 23 Years 13 Days. On back in pencil "May".

Prove the family connection and they are yours for $15 plus postage.

Congregational Church, Portland - Marriage abt 1870 - Need Record

BrenBornyasz — 3 Jan 2008 9:23:36 GMT

I am working with a George Roger(s) Smith (Sr) -
He married a Katherine Shafer - supposedly in Ionia county in 1870 or 1871.
I have looked everywhere - can't find this marriage record.
Would appreciate any help in Ionia
Post or email direct at designs@brensan.com
Many thanks -
Bren Bornyasz
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Here's what I know . . . . . .

Katherine was a strong church-goer and a living family member remembers going to her funeral in the Congregational Church in Portland (records say July 23,1925, Portland, Ionia, MI)
Katherine was from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (abt 1846?)
George (Sr) was born in New York (1832)

George R. Smith was a jeweler and had a business in Portland, Ionia from about 1866 (close of Civil War) through the mid 1880s (or later). I have the 1880 Ionia Cty Census - Geo.and Kate Smith - with Thorn, Eugene and Daisey (George Jr was not born yet)

needing a birth / death look up please

flightyone37 — 28 Dec 2007 10:31:07 GMT

I am searching for the birth of Clark Wolf b. abt. 1920+/- to Daisy Wolf and Howard C. Wolf ( grandson of Clark Lee WOlf). Also seeking any leads for Clark Lee Wolf ( father- John Silas Wolf- mother was a Runyan) in the 1800's-1950's birth or death. ( This was Howard C. WOlfs father-) He was said to run or own a silk mill in this county. Clark Lee Wolf was married to Louetta Brown in the late 1800's. Perhaps there is a marriage or divorce record?? This line has been difficult to track due to multiple marriages and small amount of documentation.. Thanks for your help.
Rose flightyone37@yahoo.com

Goss families of Saranac

HammJG — 14 Dec 2007 7:34:32 GMT

I am looking for members of the Goss family who lived in Traverse City and then later in Saranac, Michigan.
William H. Goss (B. Sept 1864 Chatham, Ontario - D. 15 march 1941 in Traverse City) married Sarah Rhoda Goss in Brooke Twp, Ontario in 1892. They moved to Bellaire, Antim Co., Michigan about 1899, and eventually moved to Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan.
Their children were:
1) William "Earl" Goss - Earl married lillia Pearl about 1920. I believe they raised their family in Charlevoix, Michigan. Their children were:
A) Robert - He may have lived in Charlevoix, MI
B) William "Earl" Goss (b. 10 Oct 1891) who married Lilla Pearl. Their children were: Robert, Gerald, Shelby, Tom, and William. Earl's family lived in Charlevoix, MI.
C) Gerald - I believe he lived in Charlevoix too.
D) Shelby - I believe he now spends at least part of the year in Florida.
E) Tom - I believe he is the one who moved to Saranac, Ionia Co., Michigan
F) William "Bill" - He too may have moved to Saranac, MI
2)Arthur Goss - Arthur married Ada Watson and I know of one son Carl. This family lived in Traverse City.
3)Williard H. Goss - I believe he married, but I'm not sure if he had any children. For at least awhile, they lived in Kalkaska, Michigan.
4)Verlie M. Goss - Married Mr. Card and I believe they lived in the Flint/Mt. Morris, Michigan area.
5)Clifford Goss - He too married, but I'm not sure if they had any children. I think they lived in Traverse City.
6) Vera Goss - Married Mr. Smith and then later, Mr. Dickinson. I believe she lived in Flint, Michigan.
7) Mike Goss - I do not know anything more about him.
8) Pat Goss - I do not know anything more about him.

I would like to hear from any descendants of this family, or anybody who can help me locate other descendants.

SONDAY, Bernard

Deb Trinter — 24 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Portland Observer, July 11, 1935
Illness is Fatal to Bernard Sonday-
Funeral services for Bernard Sonday, 56, well known Portland township farmer, who died Thursday, July 4, following a several months' illness, were held from St. Patrick's Church Monday morning with Rev. Fr. Rochford officiating. Burial was made in Portland cemetery. Mr. Sonday was born in Portland township and had lived practically all his lifetime in this vicinity. He was married in 1901 to Miss Louise Petsch (Pitsch) who survives him. Other survivors are two sons, Edward of Portland, and Norman of Ionia, two sisters, Mrs. William Hengesbach and Mrs. Robert Kolp, and a brother, Joseph Sonday, all of Westphalia.

White, Carter in Campbell Township, Ionia County

teganangelina2 — 4 Nov 2007 7:41:59 GMT

I'm looking for any information about the family of Sanford White (son of Stephen White) and Mary M Foote, especially about their supposed daughter Nelly White.

Nelly White (born 1882) married William F. Carter around 1899 or so, and appear in the 1900 Census living in Campbell Township near Sanford and Mary White, and with Sanford's sister and Nelly's aunt, Sarah Van Tassell, widow of Caleb Van Tassell.

Nelly died in Lapeer county around 1903 during child birth. The problem I'm having is that there is no really good record of her. In the 1900 and 1910 censuses, the number of Mary Foote White's children listed does not reflect Nelly in any way (2 kids, 1 still living; son Elmer and daughter Sarah, who died in 1890)

A 1909 Carter genealogy book lists Nelly's father as Sanford White of Campbell, Ionia, MI, but does not list her mother, or where and when she died.

The final mystery is that on my great grandfather's death record, his mother's name is "nellie harrington"

any ideas?

John & Nancy Hewitt / Hewit / Hewet

huffmanmj — 24 Nov 2007 10:44:32 GMT

John and Nancy both born in Ohio in 1830's, died together in an accident according to elderly relative between 1860 and 1870. They appear together with four children in the 1860 census in Portland, Ionia, Michigan. My great-grandfather, son John Franklin Hewitt (b. 1859) was living with Brigham family in 1870 census in Orange, Ionia, Michigan. Son George (b. 1853) living with Ayers family also in Orange. Luther and Lucy (both b. 1857) missing. Anyone have any ideas how to track down this family?

Anna (Undernaher) Waite death

Saudy336751 — 4 Nov 2007 5:17:11 GMT

I am looking for info re: Anna (Undernaher) Waite that died 14 Nov 1999 *SSDI Ionia,Ionia,MI. She was married to Henry W. Waite of Cheboygan,MI. Children of theirs were: Agnes,Lloyd,Helen,Lucille,Alice Priscilla, Harold,Ralph,Ray and Lee
Agnes m. John Bartlett and d. Sep 1923 in Onaway,MI
Lloyd m. Helen Quance and d. 25 Jul 1975 in Petoskey,MI
Would like any additional info re: any of the family.

Thanking you in advance
Susan Audy
White River Jct., VT

Seeking info - old house west of Portland, MI

nmccormick167 — 22 Oct 2007 12:47:58 GMT

I would like to learn about a large, very old, abandoned house west of Portland, MI. Probably on E Grand River near Gregory road. It is visible just west of exit 73 on I-96. There is a small, newer house and a pole barn on the property, also abandoned. I am very interested in the history of this dwelling. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Wm. Churchill

pegtom51 — 16 Jun 2005 1:02:55 GMT

There was an article with name of Beth Wills, and pages managed by Monica Erickson about Wm. Churchill, Portland, Michigan, Ionia County. I am looking for descendents of his or any information you can give me. Would appreciate
hearing from anyone who might be able to help me.

Thank you so much.

Ruth Burt

WINSLOW

Jim Fraser — 29 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestry information on:

Subject* Ezra WINSLOW

Father* William WINSLOW ( -1834)
Mother* Lydia GEER (1776- )

Birth* 10 May 1797 VT.

Son: c __ ___ 1823 William WINSLOW (1823- ); NY.
Daug: 18 Sep 1823 Amanda M. WINSLOW (1823-1891); NY.

Death* __ ___ 1842 Easton, Ionia Co., MI.

I have no information on Ezra's wife.

His daughter Amanda married William DOTY in Ionia Co., MI.

********

Printed on: 29 Mar 1998
Prepared by:
James A. "Jim" Fraser
20 Wolf Hill Road
Gloucester, MA 01930
jaf@shore.net1930
jaf@shore.net

MOORE / LOCKE / TREAT

tdoty1 — 16 Jun 2005 12:17:00 GMT

If you are descended from John Ransom Moore, Thaddius Treat, or Elizabeth (Locke) (Moore) Treat of Belding and Chadwick, then I have information. The descendant lines are mostly completed and the ancestry of all three have been run.

Contact me.

Newspaper & Cemetery info needed for Orleans Township

Marianne Hale — 12 Apr 2006 8:51:28 GMT

Can someone please tell me...what was the name of the local newspaper near Orleans Township in 1912?

Also...does anyone know who the caretaker is (if in fact there is one) for the Wheeler Cemetery in Orleans Township?

I am hoping to find an obituary for Hildur M. (Hale) Lane, who died about Apr. 19, 1912. She is buried in the Wheeler Cemetery in Orleans Township. Ionia County does not have a death record for her, so I'm hoping to find an obituary in the local paper, and hopefully that will lead to a death record.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

Marianne
in CA

Kiddville, Orleans, Ionia Co

lmshewalt — 25 Jul 2007 3:03:20 GMT

Does anyone know where Kiddville was located in Orleans township? Is there a cemetery nearby? I'm looking for the surname Thompson, Abner and Elmira specifically, from about 1850 to 1871.
thanks,
Leisa

Cemetery photos

swolfy — 16 Aug 2007 9:15:32 GMT

If anyone has ancestors or family buried in Kent County, I have photos from the Ada Cemetery, Alton Cemetery (near Belding, Parnell and Ionia county line), Ashley Cemetery (near Grattan, Belding and Ionia county line) and Mc Bride Cemetery in Lowell. My Ashley Cemetery collection is not complete yet.
I am willing to travel to other Kent county or western Ionia county cemeteries if anyone would like cemetery work done. Email me off-list for more info on what you may need or what I already have. swolfy@charter.net

Looking for obit or death info from 1930

LindaLawrence69 — 12 Aug 2007 12:49:55 GMT

I am looking for obit or death info for Helen Luella Roberts. She was born Sept. 1930, and died in 1931. Her parents were Irvin and Luella Roberts. I believe she died in Belding, Michigan.
Thank you,
Linda

Need Obit Lookup Ionia Daily Standard 06-18-1917

hslawblm — 26 May 2007 5:46:26 GMT

Can anyone lookup in the local library an obit in the
Ionia Daily Standard 18 JUNE 1917 for death of Mary
Harrington.

Or for an obit for her husband John Harrington who was
a Civil War Vet 18 DEC 1902. Perhaps since he was a
Civil War Vet, his obit would be in the paper.

I am researching John Harrington, son of Reuben
Harrington and his wife Mary who lived together in
Ionia co., MI. about 1897-1917.
John Harrington died 18 DEC 1902 and
his wife Mary (KING) Harrington died 06-18-1917.

They are buried in Highland Park cemetery in Ionia
tsp., Ionia
County, MI
Mary is buried in Sec. #2-154 may be listed as Mary A.
John is in Sec 2.

Marriage info: HARRINGTON,JOHN - MARY S (KING)
PATRICK, IONIA,- 27 JAN 1897
Thanks for your help!
bonnie

Ionia County Poorhouse

LindaLawrence69 — 27 Jul 2007 4:03:59 GMT

I am looking for poorhouse records on my great-grandfather, Thomas M Roberts, born about 1855 in Ohio. The poorhouse records are at the Michigan Archives in Lansing, but it is difficult for me to get there. He was in
the Ionia County Infirmary (poorhouse), for 2 or 3 years, approximately during 1931-1934.
He was seperated from his wife, Amelia (Minnie Roberts) at that time. His son was Irvin Roberts.
Thank you,
Linda

Joseph Hunt, Easton, Ionia, MI 1880-1900

libbywr — 2 Jul 2007 2:17:44 GMT

Looking for information about Joseph (1832 - ?) and Mary (1835 - ? Hunt. According to census, were living in Sodus, Wayne, NY in 1860, Carlton, Orleans, NY in 1870 and Easton, Ionia, MI in 1880 and 1900. Mary may have died between 1880 and 1900 because wife in 1900 is listed as Mary age 39, born in MI, not NY. Daughter Laura May Hunt (1864-1933) married Arthur Lincoln Whitbeck in in Sodus NY in 1884.

Bennett, Comer, Allen,

Steve Bennett — 31 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for others researching the Bennett, Comer, and Allen families of Ionia County -- mostly in the Lyons area. I have info to share....and am always searching for new info.
Steve
dogface1441@yahoo.com

Wilhelmina or Minnie Bielow

emspicuzzi — 3 Sep 2006 5:24:19 GMT

Looking for any info on Wilhemina Bielow or Utess. All I know is that she had one son Carl Utess of Ionia with the father possibly being John Utess. Her parents were possibly John Bielow and Sophia Shaymbrick. Wondering if any of the Bielows in Ionia were related.

Roxanna Billings LaSalle

wllw703 — 9 Mar 2007 3:31:41 GMT

ISO Roxanna, b, abt 1808, NY, 2d w/o Aylmer, m. aft d. of 1st w, Achsah Ann PEASE. Achsah d. aft 26 Jul 1860 census of Grove-
land, NY & bef. 4 Aug 1870 census of Ronald, Ionia, WI. Aylmer
& Achsah are b. North Plains Cem., Ionia Co., DOD not stated on
GenWeb. Burial of Roxanna not found on Ionia GenWeb. DOM of
Aylmer & Roxanna not found on dibean marriage index. Any info
is appreciated.

CLARK Estate Index (hand-written / partial) Ionia County, MI, Courthouse

C. Stanley — 20 Jun 2005 3:33:12 GMT

CLARK Estate Index notes (partial, handwritten) at the Ionia Co. Courthouse, Ionia, MI:

Feb 1, 1858, Clark, Peter #206, Executor: Seneca H. King

Oct 7, 1862, Clark, Lewis T., #333, Exec.: Benjamin Weld

May 4, 1863, Clark, Miles, #379, Exec.; Andrew Clark

July 22, 1872, Clark, Wm. C. #358, Exec.: Mary Clark

Apr 15, 1873, Clark, Alzina J, #422, Exec.: H.Y. Stevens

July 8, 1875, Clark, Rufus S., #673, Exec.: Joel A. Clark

Apr 17, 1878, Clark, Fayette, #962, Exec.: Pricilla Clark

July 27, 1881, Clark, Charles, #1173, Exec.: Determinate Heirs

July 14, 1883, Clark, Eliz. G. #1442, Exec.: Wm. Bush

Apr 15, 1887, Clark, Alanson B. #2044, Exec.: Alex. Clark

Oct. 27, 1887, Clark, Aaron, #2111, Exec.: Amanda M. Clark

June (or Jan?) 28, 1892, Clark, Peter F., #2762, Exec.: Mary Knight

Aug 3, 1894, Clark, Norman, #3216, Exec.: Wilkenson Clark

Jan 28, 1896, Clark, Joel A., #3474, Exec.: Determinate Heirs

Mar 13, 1902, Clark, David K., #4518, Exec.: Determinate Heirs

Brooks, Willard and Nancy

fengshui3 — 9 Jul 2005 12:13:16 GMT

I'm looking for info on a family that lived in Ionia Co. in 1850, Danby Twp. Willard and nancy, children, John, Charles,Lucina, Melian, Emily. I would like to find out who Lucina married. Thanks. Sally

CANFIELD, Isaac N.

Richard L. Canfield — 19 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Isaac N. Canfield was my Great,Great Grandfather. He moved to Ionia County from New York in 1836. He died in Portland Twp in 15 Feb 1860. His wife was Polly Anna Wells. She died 12 Jan 1884 in Portland, MI.
We will be glad to share information on the Canfield family.

Marriage 1904 of Jerome and May Campau

wilfred57 — 18 May 2007 10:42:18 GMT

In 1910 Jerome and May Campau (spelled Campan in the census but when you look at the written document it looks like Campau) were boarders in Belding Ward 1, Ionia, Michigan. It said it was the second marriage for both and they had been married six years. I would like to get their marriage certificate once I am sure of the date they were married. I hope they were married here. She was listed as Edna May in later years and her maiden name was Darby and she was born in 1871. Her parents were Charles H. and Annett C. Darby.

Abraham ELY

BlakeHoltzbach — 15 May 2007 6:06:26 GMT

I am looking for the burial place of my ggg-grandfather Abraham ELY. He was born Aug 22,1788 in NJ, and he died Feb 16, 1876 in Lyons, Ionia, MI. His son and his son's family is buried in North Plains, but no record of Abraham being buried there. He was first married to Sarah Evans,and second to Sally Shumway.

COSTELLO, BYRNES, DOYLE in Ionia, MI

Karen Costello — 3 Oct 2004 11:40:05 GMT

Hello,
I'm searching for any info on Patrick Costello m. Ellen "Nellie"
Byrnes. Lived in Ionia. Brother, James Costello (1881-1954) m. Mary Catherine Doyle, lived in Belding. James and Patrick were born in Parnell, MI. I'm hoping some of the desendents are still in the area. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank You.

Ernest George & Martha B "Mattie" Strain Anderson 1915-1976 in Belding

BeverlyWilson93 — 18 Apr 2007 6:22:50 GMT

I am researching the family of my great great grandfather's brother, John W Reynolds. John W Reynolds was born in Hopkins co KY and moved with his parents (Thomas and Diadama Jackson Reynolds) to Grayson co TX right after 1850. John W Reynolds was a dentist in Sherman, Grayson co TX. Family history was that he was murdered for his money bag and thrown on the railroad tracks to cover the robbery. (This was confirmed by a poem written by his nephew.) We found his marker in Friendship Cemetery Grayson co TX. It is beautiful and in wonderful condition. I am now trying to find descendants. There are three DAR lines to him.

John W Reynolds (26 May 1844 - 25 Apr 1877) married Leona G Perry (born Mar 1849 daughter of Burrell and Elizabeth Perry).
They had two children, Lela Perry (30 Sep 1872 - 8 Apr 1893) and Teaton Perry (7 Sep 1876 - 8 May 1877 died at age 8 months, 2 weeks after his father's murder.)
Lela Perry married J D Strain and died at age 21. Both Lela and Teaton are buried with John W Reynolds.
Lela and John D Strain had one child, Martha B "Mattie" Strain (born 1893) (Martha was named for her aunt Martha Belle, I believe.)
Martha B Strain married Ernest George Anderson ( I believe in Ionia county between 1910 and 1920.)
Children of Martha and Ernest Anderson were Roy J and L Maxine (according to 1930 Census).

Leona G Perry Reynolds (widow of John W Reynolds) married Martin L Howe ( I believe in Texas about 1886).
They were living in Otisco township Ionia co MI in 1900 with Martin's stepmother Rhoda A Howe and Leona's granddaughter Mattie Strain.
In the 1910 Census J D Strain had moved from Texas to live with the Howe family in Michigan.
Martin Howe was the son of William R and Adelia Howe (listed on 1850 Census in Otisco Township).

Ernest Anderson was born in Otisco on 30 Aug 1889 and was living in Belding in 1917.
In 1900 Census, Ernest was living with his stepfather Byron H Rich, mother Maggie and brother Vern Anderson in Otisco township. The Howe's were on the next page of the census. He was a porcelain worker in the refrigerator factory in 1930 in Belding.

River Ridge Cemetery lists: Ernest Anderson 1889 - 26 Jan 1960 Lot 72 Sec 3 (husband of Martha B Strain Anderson)
John D Strain 1860 - 6 Dec 1925 Lot 72 Sec 3 (father of Martha B Strain Anderson)
Marvel G Brady 1913 - 1956 is also listed in this plot. ( I don't know this person.)(She was the wife of Loraine Brady and mother of Dewayne I Brady.)

I would like to find our cousins and share our picture of John Reynolds. Perhaps Roy J (b. 1917) or L Maxine (b. 1921) might still be alive. I feel Maxine's other name might be Leona or Lela.

Thadeus P. La Selle (La Salle, Lasell) 1841-?

wllw703 — 3 Apr 2007 7:58:30 GMT

ISO,Thadeus P. La Selle, b. abt 1841, NY, s/o Aylmer & Achsah Ann PEASE La Selle. He is in Groveland, Livingston, NY, w/parents in 1860, at age 19. The dibean marriage index has Thadaus P. Lasell m. Emily E. WARNER, May 17, 1865, in Ionia Co., MI. He is in Ronald in 1870 with a Frances M., 26, b. NY,
Ernest D., 2, b. MI, & an unnamed female, b. Apr 1870 in MI. Still in Ronald in 1880, with wife, Emma, 30, son, Ernest 10, &
dau, Vomelia, 10. Also his father, Aylmer & 2 step-dau, Minnie
& Nancy MILLER, 7 & 9, respectively. Thadeus parents are bd. in North Plains Cemetery, Ionia Co., MI, as are Mahola LA SALLE &
Nancy LA SALLE, wife & dau of T. P. (Thadeus P.?) Seeking infoo as to wives, children, & his death & burial. Any other
info is appreciated.

Need info on..

P.Raymond — 29 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Need info on Daniel BOWEN /Catheryn BULL & children:
Eliza BOWEN,Samuel BOWEN,Anna BOWEN,Daniel BOWEN Jr.
Isreal BOWEN/ Jane HAWTHORN & children,
Andrew Hamilton HAWTHORN / Peggy LEGHORN & children
and parents of James Lewis MORRISON.
BOWEN & MORRISON resided in Ionia Co. Michigan.

Dreger's: Paul May, Dot Elizabeth...

EurydiceDreams — 23 Mar 2007 5:01:12 GMT

Does anyone have any infomation on a Dot Elizabeth Dregor? She's my parernal grandmother.

Her WW2 enlistment information is on her as well as a 1930 Census (in Ionia, Michigan) listing her as a child of Paul May & Maria L. Dreger (her maiden name is unknown).

Does anyone know if the A(u)gusta & John W. (or Willian/m J.) mention in the 1920 and 1930 Ionia Census is Paul May's mother and father? The age and dates make sense, but I can't find a solid link.

TUTTLE CEMETERY, Ionia, MI Look Up - Tombstone Verification

3Wadena — 8 Oct 2006 3:27:48 GMT

Is there anyone visiting the Tuttle Cemetery in the future to verify that there is a HIRAM ROBERTS born 08-13-1825 and died 11-13-1903?

According to a listing there is a HIRAM ROGERS with 08-20-1825 and 01-17-1905 dates. Is it possible that this stone is Hiram Roberts and the dates are difficult to see?

In the Tuttle Cemetery....month and year of birth are correct....

Rogers, Hiram 8-20-1825 1-17-1905

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!

Sharon and Vernell Roberts

Prudence Cowles

@@ymkeitz@gte.net — 2 Jun 2002 12:06:45 GMT

Would like any information on Prudence Cowles born 1861 Keene township, Ionia Co., Mi.died Orleans, MI Jan. 26, 1931 father Charles Cowles born Canada mother Jane Cor? born Ireland married James Spencer

Sarah Frisbie

mchandler176 — 11 Mar 2007 7:29:49 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Sarah Hope Griffith (or Griffin) Baker Frisbie? She died on July 24, 1961 in Ionia County, Michigan. Thanks

seeking info about Flora King -b abt 1873 MI & in 1880 census Muir, Ionia, MI

DMWKing — 3 Mar 2007 9:32:28 GMT

seeking information about
Flora King -b abt 1873 MI
1880 census Muir, Ionia, MI

dau of Stephen N King and wife Marietta
also had sisters Matietta and Luetta
and a brother Elwood who died in Lyons, Ionia, MI 1869

her parents are found in Montcalm Co, Michigan 1900-1920 censuses without the children

Henry A. Coulson and Bertha Alzora Hartford

JaniceMcEachran668 — 8 Mar 2007 7:45:46 GMT

We have come to the conclusion that Bertha Alzora Hartford was the biological daughter of Uriah John Hartford and Catherine Harper but for some reason, probably because of her mother's death at a young age, was raised by my great grandparents Samuel Luther Hartford and Hannah Marie Howe.
Bertha also had a younger brother born in 1883 who died at 5 years of age. We found relevant information in the 1900 census for Ionia Michigan where it lists Henry A. Coulson her husband who was much older than her, Bertha and there first child Charles O. Coulson, it also listed Uriah John Hartford as father-in-law of Henry Coulson. We came to the conclusion that my gr. grandparents, Samuel and Hannah raised Bertha probably due to the fact her mother died young and her father was away as a fisherman. Bertha was never listed as survived by or predeceased by in Samuel or Hannah's obits or any of their children's obits, so we are assuming that she was the daughter of Uriah and Catherine. We have also come to the conclusion that there were two Bertha A. Coulson. One being the mother and the other being the daughter. Here is what we have:
Henry A. Coulson married Bertha Alzora Hartford may also have been known as Elizabeth and Bertha for short,daughter of Uriah John Hartford and Catherine Harper, raised by Samuel Luther Hartford and Hannah Marie Howe(uncle and aunt). Henry and Bertha had children: Charles O. Coulson, Harry Coulson and Bertha A. Coulson. I located Henry and Bertha's burials at Coulson, Bertha A. 41 yrs 7-27-1919 925 Coulson, Henry, A. 1927 Coulson, Victor 24 yrs 9-24-1948 1451
Lakeside (Lakewood) Cemetery is located in Section 34 on Cemetery Road in Lake Odessa, Odessa Township Ionia County, Michigan. Looking for any descendents of these three children to share further genealogy info with. We understand that Bertha A. Coulson married a Mitchell. Have a pic of Bertha who married the Mitchell. Any Coulson family from the Ionia Michigan area? Would appreciate anyone who could lookup obituaries for this couple from the Ionia Michigan area. July 27,1919 obit for Bertha Coulson and 1927 obit for Henry A. Coulson. Thanks.

Walter LEARY and Wife Mary J. Unknown Information please?

Stargazr5775 — 8 Mar 2007 7:46:52 GMT

I am looking to find information on the where abouts of Walter J. LEARY and his wife Mary J.

From census information I found,Walter was born abt. 1873 in Michigan. His parents were John L. LEARY and Emily KING living in the Saranac area.
His parents were in the Saranac area when they died.
In the 1880 census he was living with his parents in Boston Twp., Ionia Co.
In the 1900 census there is a Walter LEARY living as a boarder in Barry Co., Woodland Twp. MI.
In the 1930 census he and his wife are living with an uncle in Boston Twp., Ionia Co. at the age of 56 years.
They were apparently married abt. 1891.
It doesn't appear as though there are any children.
If anyone can help me locate any information on this couple please email me.
Thank you very much,
Cindy (o;

LEARY, James Lee L. wife Elizabeth FOX / LEARY obt. marriage info

Stargazr5775 — 8 Mar 2007 7:36:07 GMT

I am looking for information to fill in some missing things I have for James Lee Lavern LEARY
James
b. Apr. 1893 MI
d. Oct. 1990, Saranac, MI
I got his death info from Social Security information but I believe it is the right info for James. I had found his family in the 1930 census up there.

I would love to find an obit, and marriage information on the two of them. Plus, they have at least two sons.
Leonard and Robert LEARY
Leonard
b. 1918 MI
d. Apr. 2002 Lakeview, MI

Robert LEARY
b. Sept. 1927 MI
d. Sept 1995 Saranac, MI
I would like to find out where they are buried if possible.
The sons were both married and had gotten divorced. I don't know if they got re married or not.
I would really like to find out more.

Thank you to anyone who may be able to help me.
Cindy (o;

Elthelbert DeViney d 1912

jdevinney1 — 6 Aug 2004 5:42:47 GMT

Looking for connections for Ethelbert E DeViney, who married Nancy Lowden and lived near Lake Odessa, Children William and Cynthia, Grandchildren Neva, Reva and Elbert maried into Barnes, Coulson and Smith families all of Lake Odessa.

LEARY family

Stargazr5775 — 27 Feb 2007 4:11:30 GMT

I am looking for information on the marriage of John L. LEARY and Emily KING/LEARY.
The 1910 census for Ionia shows Emily as a widow living in Boston Twp., Ionia Co.,MI.
I am looking for a death date for Emily. Emily's maiden name was KING. She was b. 1857 in Canada and d. 1933 but I don't know where she died or where she and her husband, John are buried.
They had six children
If anyone knows of any information please email me.
Thank you,
Cindy (o;

Sylvia M. WALKER m. Arthur W. PARKER

Stargazr5775 — 27 Feb 2007 4:06:34 GMT

I am hoping to find more information about Sylvia M. WALKER/PARKER
b. 1886 Michigan
d. aft. 1930 Michigan
Sylvia was married to Arthur PARKER on 1907 in Michigan
the last census showing a location for them is 1930 and they were living in Lake Odessa.They were married in Ionia Co.,
I show them having three children:
Wallace PARKER
Lorinne PARKER
Hilda PARKER
I anyone may know this family or can help with information I will appreciate it very much.
Thank you
Cindy (o;

Isabel WALKER

Stargazr5775 — 27 Feb 2007 4:01:09 GMT

Isabel WALKER
b. 1878 in Michigan
I would like to find out if she married and had children. Also when she died and where she is buried.
I found her in the 1880 census but that is the only place I have found her!
Her parents were Francis M. WALKER and Rebeca E. KING/WALKER
If any can help me with information feel free to email me.
Thank You very much,
Cindy (o: