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Zora Tanner, died 1947 in Jackson

lulupackard — 2013-05-13 02:05:23Z

My great grandmother , Zora (Miller) Tanner, supposedly died in Jackson 2 Aug 1947. I have no record of her death other than the Leslie cemetery record book and her gravestone there.

Can anyone point me towards the next step to find a death record in Jackson? I want to confirm that she actually died there.

Thanks!

Re: William & Josephine BACKUS

greggladd1 — 2013-05-05 17:31:47Z

My name is Gregg Ladd. Hazel Backus was my great grandmother. William and Josephine were my great great grandparents. I actually lived in their home they had built in the early 1900s. Please feel free to contact me. greggladd@ymail.com

Re: William & Josephine BACKUS

robertprotheroejones — 2013-05-05 17:31:15Z

Dear T.Kerwin,

Read you email of 22 May 2004 Re: Backus family of Leslie MI, in reply to a query by Mike Pratt, to whom I am sending a copy of this email.

William had siblings Alertn born c1867, and Artie born c.1867.

William's parents were Almira or Alvina born c.1840/41 and James P.Backus born c.1828. There were three other siblings: (1) Edwin N.Backus of Jackson MI, born c.1848, married Mary A.Wilcox born c.1848 in NY state; they had a son, Nelson A.Backus of Freeport, born c.1870, and Bernene Backus. (2) Alta Backus of Lansing MI, married xxxx Brown and had a son. (3) Frederick Q.Backus born at Leslie MI 1853, married Celia Mixer 1876, died Lansing MI 1898, buried Leslie MI; Celia Mixer was born 1855, probably at Machias NY, died 1898; she divorced Frederick Q.Backus in the 1880s and married John Rush in 1895. Frederick Q.Backus and Celia Mixer had one child, Victor Lemuel Backus born Leslie MI 1872, married Matilda Elizabeth Stark of De Kalb IL in 1900, lived at Sycamore IL and Charter Grove IL in 1906, died at De Kalb IL 1911. Matilda Elizabeth Stark was born at De Kalb Il in 1874, moved to Midland MI 1933 where she died in 1967. Victor Lemuel Backus and Matilda Elizabeth Stark had two children: Burton Frederick Backus born 1906 died 1912, and Celia Berniece Backus born 1900 died 1989. Celia Berniece Backus was my wife's grandmother.

James P.Backus's father was Nelson B.Backus probably born NY state, probably died before 1870. James P.Backus's mother was Nancy Bugbee. Nelson B.Backus and Nancy Bugbee married c.1835/36. Very shortly after their marriage they settled at North Leslie MI in 1836. It is possible that they originated in Batavia NY as the other first settler of North leslie, who settled in the same year, weas from batavia and there is a slight concentration of Bugbees in that part of Genesee County.

Nelson B.Backus had a brother Harry Backus, born c.1823 definately in NY state. he married Abbigail (surname possibly Palmer) born c.1828 and settled in IL. They had three children: Perry Backus born c.1854, Alice Backus born c.1864, and Helen Backus born 1861 died 1941. Perry Backus married Fanny Standley in 1874. Helen Backus married xxxx Lacey.

Can we share information and stay in touch as we are working on the same family?

Best wishes,

Robert Protheroe Jones
Wales, UK

Re: William & Josephine BACKUS

thomasker2 — 2013-05-05 17:28:04Z

From 1880 census -
Name: James P. BACKUS (Father)
Age: 42
Estimated birth year: <1838>
Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation: Hotel Keeper
Relation: Self
Home in 1880: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
Page: 440C; Enumeration District: 134

Alvina - wife, 40, b. Mi
WILLIAM - 15, b. Mi
Alta - 13, b. MI
Artie - 13, b. Mi

Living next to them is - (could be a brother)
Backus, Edwin N. - 32, b. Mi
Mary A. - wife, 32, b. NJ
Nelson A. - 10 b. Mi

From the 1920 census -
Name: William Backus
Age: 55 years
Estimated birth year: 1864
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1920: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Page: 18A, ED: 19

Josephine - wife, 58, b. Mi
Address - 1129 South Jackson Street
No children listed.

Name: James R Backus
Age: 29 years
Estimated birth year: 1890
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1920: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Page: 11B, ED: 26
He is single and listed as a "roomer".

From the 1930 census -
Name: James Backus
Age: 40 years
Estimated birth year: 1889
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head-of-house: Head
Home in 1930: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31
Address - 705 Detroit Street

Amelia - wife, 52, b. Mi
Fessenden, Harry - step-son, 21, widower, b. Mi.
Fessenden, floyd - grand-son, 3, b. Mi

William & Josephine BACKUS

bad__frog — 2013-05-05 17:27:15Z

Looking for any\one with a connection to this family. William was born in Leslie MI in June of 1864, Josephine was born in Detroit in Feb 1862. Married in Lansing in 26 Nov 1888. Moved to Jackson sometime after 1900. They had the following children, Martin (b. 1 June 1889, believed to have died in Chicago), James ( b. Jul 1890, married a woman named Amelia who died in 1963), Ellen (b. Feb 1893) and Hazel (b. Jun 1899).

William died in 1937 and Josephine died in 1943, both in Jackson Co. Josephine's maiden name was either Carriere or Carrier and she had at least 3 siblings, Joseph, Anna, Phoebe ( my great grandmother) .

Mike Pratt
Lansing, MI

Re: Oliver, Rogers & Rice Grass Lake

sararice2 — 2013-04-28 17:31:40Z

It's Robert Oliver who married Nancy Rice.

Re: Oliver, Rogers & Rice Grass Lake

Cheri1332 — 2013-04-28 17:30:57Z

I have been looking into the Rice family at the LDS center in Jackson. I came across death records for Job, Jane, and Sarah L. Rogers. Do you already have these? Also I have been fooling around with the census to try to track down Sarah who married a Rogers. Is it possible that they lived in Genessee County? There is an Edwin Rogers and a Sarah L. Rogers with sons Ira Rogers and Edwin Rogers who possibly could be the ones you are looking for.

Re: Oliver, Rogers & Rice Grass Lake

PortoAlegre — 2013-04-28 17:30:23Z

My aunt married a George Rice. He was born 1885 in Detroit. His dad was Jerry who was born in 1834 in Ohio. So I guess they are different families.

Re: Oliver, Rogers & Rice Grass Lake

PortoAlegre — 2013-04-28 17:29:10Z

I have a strong clue for you:
In 1850, in Tecumseh, Lenawee, MI. there was a Simon and Mary Oliver born 1806 and 1810 respectively. They had several children of whom,I feel,one was her husband. I feel it is George Oliver. George was born in 1833 which is close to her birth. He is not around in 1860. But his brothers are. In 1860, some are still in Tecumseh while others are in Macon, Lenawee, MI.Their second child was George which fits, also.
I am interested in Nancy and Edward Rice and their line. Please let me know what you have on them, please

Re: Obituary Lookup - Loren Sedgebear

jerryleblanc1 — 2013-04-27 13:07:11Z

Hi Nancy,

Thanks for replying. Probably a bit of a long shot but was hoping maybe residents of the county, via the public library, might have access to the newspaper from home (sometimes it works that way - depends on the newspaper and the library subscribing to it etc.) and could do a quick copy and paste.

Jerry

Re: Obituary Lookup - Loren Sedgebear

moonpie71 — 2013-04-27 12:53:46Z

If you don't mind spending the $2.95, it's accessible here:
http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/jackson/obituary-preview.a...

"Loren E. "Bud" Sedgebear Obituary
(Archived)
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot on August 29, 2004
First 25 of 190 words: SEDGEBEAR, LOREN E. "BUD"— Aged 83, of Jackson, left this earth on August 25, 2004. He was born in Canada on May 4, 1921. He..."

Good luck!
Nancy

Re: Palmer in Jackson Michigan

moonpie71 — 2013-04-26 20:56:53Z

Have you tried posting the image to Dead Fred? Here's a link to the site: http://www.deadfred.com/index.php.

Good luck!
Nancy

Re: Zora Tanner, died 1947 in Jackson

moonpie71 — 2013-04-26 20:52:14Z

She has a pretty comprehensive listing on Find-a-Grave. If you haven't already seen it, here's the link:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=TA...;

I searched my newspaper subscription sites, but didn't find any results, so I hope this helps.

Good luck!
Nancy

Obituary Lookup - Loren Sedgebear

jerryleblanc1 — 2013-04-26 16:49:01Z

Hello,

Looking for an obituary for Loren E. Sedgebear. He passed away on August 25, 2004. His obituary is in the Jackson Citizen Patriot (August 29, 2004 edition).

I was able to find a small version online - in the August 28th edition (it was a notice that mentions the complete obituary would be in the Sunday's edition - the next day).

Regards,
Jerry

Re: Harold G. Hunter / Jackson Michigan

thomasker2 — 2013-04-07 12:24:06Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

You are trying to obtain information that is too recent....

1910 -
Name: George M Hauter
[George M Hunter]
[Hunter]
Age in 1910: 29
Birth Year: abt 1881
[1881]
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Eaton Rapids Ward 3, Eaton, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married = 6
Spouse's Name: Blanche Hunter
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan

George M Hunter 29, MI - teamster
Blanche Hunter 24, MI
Donald F Hunter 3, MI

1920 -
Name: Harold G Hunter
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Springport, Jackson, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: George M Hunter
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Blanche Hunter
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan

George M Hunter 39, MI - farmer
Blanche Hunter 34, MI
Donald F Hunter 13, MI [1907]
Harold G Hunter 5, MI
Floyd L Hunter 3, MI

1930 -
Name: Harold T Hunter
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Springport, Jackson, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: George M Hunter
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Blanche Hunter
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation:

Education:

Military service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage: 23
Parents' birthplace: OH/MI

George M Hunter 49, MI - farmer
Blanche Hunter 44, MI - Age at first marriage: 18
Parents' birthplace: MI/OH
Harold T Hunter 15, MI
Floyd L Hunter 13, MI

1940 -
Name: Harold Hunter
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1895
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Springport, Jackson, Michigan
View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Springport, Jackson, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 9A
Occupation: Farmer
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes

Geo Hunter 60, MI - widowed, farmer
Harold Hunter 45, MI
Floyd Hunter 23, MI

Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
Name: Harold G Hunter
Birth Date: 16 Apr 1914
Death Date: 6 Sep 1987
Gender: Male
Residence: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan
Place of Death: Sheridan, Montcalm, Michigan

You are rambling. WHO is Michael???
You wrote - "It began with my son's grandfathers great-great-great Grandfather..." NEED 1st & last name + DOB + birthplace for this person............

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: George M Hunter
County: Eaton
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1880 [1890]
Race: White
married - wife = Blanche
farmer

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Harold G. Hunter / Jackson Michigan

Festa_Rebecca — 2013-04-06 11:46:24Z

Hello, I am trying to complete a part of my family tree that I know nothing about. It is my sons’ father’s side of the family.

The parts that I know for sure are that my son's father, his mother Teresa Kay Hunter (Though I am pretty sure that her maiden name is Stone 1946-2012.

I think that my son's grandfather might have had a sister named, but I am not sure on that at all. Though I am sure that his fathers name is Harold G. Hunter (1914 - 1987 in Jackson, Michigan

I also know that Ginseng has been in their family for many generations. It began with my son's grandfathers great-great-great Grandfather who, in 1812, married a Seneca Chieftain's daughter (would love to know who this is.) and became one of Michigan's pioneers in the Ginseng and Fur business. He worked for the A. J. Astor Fur Co., out of Fort Detroit.

Harold G Hunter, birth 16 Apr 1914 in Michigan, United States. Death 6 September 1987 in Michigan. Michael’s father, was a Ginseng Dealer for over 50 years.

I have seen a few family trees out there with who might be family, but the connections that I would know are all privet. And sadly I am not in contact with my boy's father or his family to ask for help from them with this. Thank you in advance for anyone that can help in my quest!

Beck.

Re: Naturalization Records

1littlebean — 2013-03-27 12:33:50Z

Martin Grom's declaration of Intent filed 9/25/1919 Volume 7, Page 116. Petition for citizenship 3/22/1942 Volume 6, Page 90. I found this index on microfilm at the Jackson County Library. You might want to contact the Jackson County Genealogical Society to see if it's something that they can get for you. I'm only in town for meetings and I can't get to the clerks office during the day (library is open in the evenings.)

Jan S

Re: Naturalization Records

jarich1951 — 2013-03-27 03:56:47Z

Jan--

Thank you so much for your help.

I will try again to see if I can get a response from the Genealogical Society, now that I have more definite information.

Thanks again

jean
in Tucson

Re: Dr. Walter E. SPICER - Jackson County, Michigan

ptownpest — 2013-03-21 13:23:58Z

Thank you so much for taking the time to share the census information with me. I do appreciate it!

FYI - his first wife's name was Carrie Percival - not Delia. I have copies of not only their marriage announcement which occurred on 11 Dec 1884 but also one announcing her death and the return of her remains to be buried in the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Clinton, Oneida County, NY in 1922.

Re: Dr. Walter E. SPICER - Jackson County, Michigan

ptownpest — 2013-03-20 21:44:40Z

Nancy,

I'm very interested in obtaining the news articles. Please send them to my email at ptownpest at aol. com.

Thank you so very much! Kem

Re: Dr. Walter E. SPICER - Jackson County, Michigan

thomasker2 — 2013-03-20 13:27:37Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

1940 -
Name: Walter E Spicer
Age: 84
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
View Map
Street: Second Street
House Number: 215
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Jackson, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Jackson, Michigan
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 5B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 127
Occupation: Medical Doctor
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 40
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 3rd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes

Walter E Spicer 84, NY
Ellen B Spicer 64, Sweden
Emily Spicer 25, Mi - married dau
Albert Klomparens 2, MI - g/son

1930 -
Name: Walter E Spicer
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Home in 1930: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Ellen B Spicer
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: ENT physican
Age at first marriage: 35
Parents' birthplace: NY/NY

Walter E Spicer 74, NY
Ellen B Spicer 54, Sweden - Age at first marriage: 31
Parents' birthplace: Sweden/Sweden
Emily Spicer 15, MI

1920 -
Name: Walter E Spicer
[Walter E Shicer]
Age: 63
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1920: Jackson Ward 3, Jackson, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ellen B Spicer
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Walter E Spicer 63, NY - ENT Dr.
Ellen B Spicer 43, Sweden - immigrated 1883
Martha J Spicer 10, MI
Emily B Spicer 5, MI

1910 -
Name: Walter E Spicer
Age in 1910: 51
[54]
Birth Year: abt 1859
[abt 1856]
[1856]
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1910: Jackson Ward 3, Jackson, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1882
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Marital Status: Married = 3
Spouse's Name: Ellen B C Spicer
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York

Walter E Spicer 51, NY - 2nd marriage, Dr. = general practice
Ellen B C Spicer 34, Sweden
Martha J Spicer 5m, MI

1900 -
Name: Walter E Spicer
[Walter E Shirer]
Age: 44
Birth Date: Sep 1855
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Manhattan, New York, New York
[New York]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation:

Walter E Spicer 44, 9/55 NY - listed as married, physican
Ellen Benson 24, 3/76 Sweden - listed as housekeeper

Walter Erastus Spicer, MD
Birth - 9 Sep 1855 in Oneida County, New York,
Death - aft 1940 in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
1st marriage -
Delia F Percival
Birth - Jun 1853 in New York
Death - 18 Dec 1927 in New York
Elsie M Spicer 1890 –
Clara Adelle Spicer 1893 –
2nd marriage -
Ellen Benson
Birth - 9 Mar 1876 in Sweden
Death aft 1930 in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
children -
Martha J Spicer 1909 –
Emily Benson Spicer 1914 – 1940

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Re: Dr. Walter E. SPICER - Jackson County, Michigan

moonpie71 — 2013-03-19 23:54:30Z

I found a few newspaper articles; if you're interested in copies, just send me a message.

Happy Searching!
Nancy

Dr. Walter E. SPICER - Jackson County, Michigan

ptownpest — 2013-03-19 22:31:57Z

I'm hoping someone might help me regarding where I might locate information pertaining to Dr. Walter E. SPICER (a ears, nose and throat specialist) who was originally from New York State and moved to Jackson County, Michigan around 1910. I believe he graduated from the University of Michigan in June 1884.

I have found him and his 2nd wife, Ellen (BENSON) living in this county on the various federal census records beginning in 1910 through 1940.

He had one known daughter named Martha Janette Spicer by his 2nd wife.

He was born in 1855 probably in Chenango County, NY one of 5 children born to Joseph Benson Spicer and Martha J. (RICHARDS) Spicer. Siblings included George R., Mary Nettie, Jennie Martha and Lena G. Spicer.

His 1st wife was Carrie (PERCIVAL) when he lived in Oneida County, NY prior to moving to MI. He may have had one or two daughters with this wife.

I'd like to find the dates of death and location of burial for both Walter and wife, Ellen and if possible, to obit a copy of both of their obituaries.

Thank you so much for any assistance regarding my post.

Kem

Re: Looking for Walsh, Reed, Lowden

rckshea2003 — 2013-03-15 13:43:52Z

Hi Natasha,

I seen your blurb on Ancestry.com looking for info on F Carleton Lowdon. I don't have any info but i do have a very old silver pocket watch with FCL engraved on the back and F Carleton Lowden engraved inside.

I got the watch from My Grandmothers Estate (Marion [Mayette] Shea), not sure were she got it, but a name as rare as this it had to belong to him. She is from Jackson also.

Let me know if you would like to see a pic, or are interested in the watch.

Regards,
Rick Shea

rckshea2003@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for Walsh, Reed, Lowden

KimberlyHammond71 — 2013-03-15 13:42:20Z

Thank you so much! Francis Carlton is my great grandmother's brother. So that would make him my great great uncle. Thank you so much! I will definately email your daughter!

Re: Looking for Walsh, Reed, Lowden

2013-03-15 13:41:54Z

Good morning. As you may have gathered my name contains two of the three names you seek. I was born in Jackson , in 1954, and lived there 30 years. My Grandfather was F. Carleton Lowden, and owned a section of land north of Pleasent lake, hence "Lowden Road" off of Meridian. You may wish to contact Natasha "Tasha " Lowden, my daughter. She has done a great deal of this kind of family work, see - natashavernal@hotmail.com ..

Good luck, Reed

Re: Looking for Walsh, Reed, Lowden

jatkin517j — 2013-03-15 13:41:03Z

Hi......I am also looking for any ancestors of a michael john walsh.His father was the same name. They were from Holyrood Newfoundland and my grandpa came to the usa and got married in Michigan.He also had relatives by the name of wm and cecelia walsh.His mothers name was mary wall.....wonder if any connection. Please contact me.

Re: Looking for Walsh, Reed, Lowden

2013-03-15 13:40:12Z

No, he's not the one. I found him too. But my John Walsh was killed by lightning on 5/26/1907. He is buried in Hillcrest cemetery about 25 ft. from where "Little Mary" is buried. My sisters and I were able to walk to his grave last fall with one of the Hillcrest employees. It was pretty spooky but at least we got to see it. Thanks for looking!!!

Re: Looking for Walsh, Reed, Lowden

cheri13321 — 2013-03-15 13:39:28Z

The Jackson District Library cemetary books lists a John Walsh who died Aug 16, 1869 and is buried in St. John's Cemetary in Jackson. He was 51 yrs old. His father was Michael Walsh. His mother was Joanna Walsh. He was born in Ireland. Could this be the one you are looking for? If so, his death record could be obtained from the Jackson County Clerk's office.

Palmer in Jackson Michigan

krim1965 — 2013-03-12 14:45:04Z

have photos that I am trying to put names to. George Palmer (1820-1891) and Caroline Logan (1851-1893) had 11 children together. The two oldest died as children. This picture I believe are most of the siblings in about 1925. My great-grandfather Ennis Palmer (1873-1938) is the second from the left. I believe they are standing in order of age, so top row would be George, Ennis, Cora and Ira Palmer. I know the woman in the front row is Susan Palmer. Ideas on how to make sure I am right and also name the remaining siblings.

Gresley in Jackson Michigan

krim1965 — 2013-03-12 14:43:15Z

looking for names for this pic. The only people I know in this pic are the little girls in the front and their mother. Cleo Palmer (1907-1983) is on the left and Helen Palmer is on the right. their mother Minnie Gresley Palmer (1877-1926)is seated behind Cleo (you can barely see her face here). I think this is the Gresley family circa 1916. Any ideas on names for other faces? Or a way to get them?

Re: Dates: Broxholm Family - Concord & Albion, MI

Natalieeeeee — 2013-03-12 14:41:53Z

Hey, let me know if you learn anything about this line in Parma, Jackson County, Michigan. I believe my great-great-grandfather was a "hired boy" on the farm where Charles and Mary Broxholm lived in 1880! I was just reading the census record tonight, and then I found your post. I wish I could figure out where everyone was in 1890!

Re: Dates: Broxholm Family - Concord & Albion, MI

SMAL_Sunderhaus — 2013-03-12 14:41:18Z

Kim,

This is what I found in the 1880 Census for BROXHOLM in Michigan:

Census Place: Concord, Jackson, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254585 National Archives Film T9-0585 Page 35B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
William C. BRIGGS Self M W 39 MI
Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: VT
Elizabeth BRIGGS Wife F M W 40 MI
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY
Carry M. BRIGGS Dau F S W 17 MI
Occ: At School Fa: MI Mo: MI
Edith M. BRIGGS Dau F S W 14 MI
Occ: At School Fa: MI Mo: MI
Nellie E. BRIGGS Dau F S W 5 MI
Fa: MI Mo: MI
Albert A. PECK Other M S W 26 NY
Occ: Telegraphing Fa: NY Mo: NY
Edmond BROXHOLM Other M S W 27 NY
Occ: Laborer Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Census Place: Parma, Jackson, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254585 National Archives Film T9-0585 Page 164D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
George B. KING Self M M W 32 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY
Clemme KING Wife F M W 33 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Ida KING Dau F S W 7 MI
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Eva KING Dau F S W 4 MI
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Edward BUEL Other M S W 13 IL
Occ: Laborer Fa: VT Mo: MI
Charles BROXHOLM Other M S W 24 CAN
Occ: Laborer Fa: ENG Mo: ENG
Mary BROXHOLM Other F S W 20 CAN
Occ: Servant Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Census Place: Parma, Jackson, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254585 National Archives Film T9-0585 Page 164D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Aaron C. STEVENS Self M M W 33 NY
Occ: Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY
Lucy STEVENS Wife F M W 29 NY
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY
Adell STEVENS Dau F S W 10 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Nellie STEVENS Dau F S W 4 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Clara STEVENS Dau F S W 3 NY
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Jame BROXHOLM Other M S W 19 CAN
Occ: Laborer Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

Census Place: Parma, Jackson, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254585 National Archives Film T9-0585 Page 164C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Eliza BROXHOLM Self F W W 52 ENG
Occ: Nurse Fa: ENG Mo: ENG
Joseph BROXHOLM Son M S W 17 CAN
Occ: Laborer Fa: ENG Mo: ENG
George BROXHOLM Son M S W 13 CAN
Occ: Laborer Fa: ENG Mo: ENG

I hope you find this information helpful.
Mary Beth Sunderhaus
marybeth_sunderhaus@yahoo.com

Dates: Broxholm Family - Concord & Albion, MI

2013-03-12 14:39:32Z

Everett Broxholm was born Jan. 31, 1898, so his father Edmund was likely born in the 1850's or 1860's. My research so far has tracked down what I think were his brothers - Joseph, George (b. 1867 Canada), Charles (b. 1857 NY), John (b.. 1853 NY). They apparently entered the US, then moved from NY to Canada then down to Michigan.

I can find no record of Edmund.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Broxholm Family - Concord & Albion, MI

kpilarski1 — 2013-03-12 14:37:31Z

Seeking information about my paternal great-grandfather, Edmund Broxholm. Brothers may have been Joseph and John. Edmund Broxholm's children were Clarence, Everett, and Richard.

Any information much appreciated.

Re: Myrtle Pendelton Ohlinger

thomasker2 — 2013-02-18 15:01:14Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

1940 -
Name: Myrtle A Ohlinger
Age: 57
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1883
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
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Street: Coriet Street
House Number: 110
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Ingham, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Rural, Ingham, Michigan
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 12A
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0

Oscar B Ohlinger 62, MI - farmer
Myrtle A Ohlinger 57, ILL

1930 -
Name: Oscar B Ollinger
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
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Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Myrtle A Ollinger
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Occupation: owns farm
Age at first marriage: 24
Parents' birthplace: OH/Swis.

Oscar B Ollinger 52, MI
Myrtle A Ollinger 46, ILL - Age at first marriage: 24
Parents' birthplace: Canada/Maine
Myrna B Ollinger 14, MI

1920 -
Name: Oscar B Ohlinger
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
[abt 1872]
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Myrtle Ohlinger
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Oscar B Ohlinger 42, MI - farmer
Myrtle Ohlinger 36, ILL
Anna M Ohlinger 11, MI
Myrna B Ohlinger 3, MI

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Benjaman Oscar Ohlinger
County: Ingham
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1878
Race: White
married - Myrtle

1910 -

1900 -
Name: Oscar Ublinger
[Oscar Oblinger]
Age: 22
Birth Date: Jan 1878
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1900: Delhi, Ingham, Michigan
[Ingham]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Benjamin Ublinger
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Annie Ublinger
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Occupation:

Benjamin Ublinger 56, 6/43 OH - farmer
Annie Ublinger 59, 3/41 Swis. - 5 children, immigrated 1845
Oscar Ublinger 22, 1/78 MI
Bertha A Wilcox 24, 12/75 MI - married dau,
George Wilcox 23, 12/75 MI - s/inlaw

1880 -
Name: Benjamin O. Olinger
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1880: Delhi, Ingham, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Benjamin Olinger
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Anna K. Olinger
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland

Benjamin Olinger 37, OH
Anna K. Olinger 39, Swis.
Emma S. Olinger 10, OH
Mary E. Olinger 10, MI
Frank L. Olinger 9, MI
Anna B. Olinger 4, MI
Benjamin O. Olinger 2, MI [AKA = Oscar]

Since Myrtle was born in 1883 she will not show up in the census until 1900. 1890 census was destroyed by fire in the 1920's.

Myrtle Pendelton Ohlinger

DMEK99 — 2013-02-17 01:05:50Z

Seeking information on Myrtle Pendelton Ohlinger b. 1883 Chicago Il. d. 1974 Grass Lake Michigan. She was the daughter of Charles A. Pendelton and Mary Dorance Appleton. My great-grandomother and her mother were sister. Trying to find a picture of her, and information on her descendants. I have much information on the Appleton family line I am willing to share.

Re: Need obituary for Pearl Schultz 1959

martin1811 — 2013-02-09 16:25:16Z

Thanks for checking, Jan. I believe I discovered why you did not find the obituary. I checked at Genealogy Bank to see what newspapers for Jackson are included. None of the papers covers the year 1959; in fact, many years are not covered at all. As an alternative, I wrote to the Jackson County Genealogical Society and requested a lookup for the obituary. I appreciate your help.

Joseph Martin
Romeoville, Illinois

Re: Need obituary for Pearl Schultz 1959

1littlebean — 2013-02-09 15:13:43Z

Sorry Joseph, I don't find anything under that name either.

Jan S

Re: Need obituary for Pearl Schultz 1959

martin1811 — 2013-02-08 13:43:01Z

Hello Jan,

Could you check one more item for me. The family of Pearl Schultz was not happy when she married John Schultz. And he died before her. I wonder if her family had her buried under her original married name. Could you please check the Jackson newspaper on GenealogyBank for Pearl BOWERS with the death date 3 May 1959. Thank you.

Joseph Martin
Romeoville, Illinois
IllinoisGenie(at)gmail(dot)com

Re: Need obituary for Pearl Schultz 1959

1littlebean — 2013-02-04 14:09:21Z

I checked genealogybank.com and couldn't find anything for Pearl Schultz. Could it have been in Concord or someplace on the west side of the County. You might need to look in an Albion paper (Calhoun County). I checked genealogybank.com and found nothing for a Pearl Schultz in the Jackson papers, but they don't have any Albion papers on that site.

Jan S

Re: Need obituary for Pearl Schultz 1959

martin1811 — 2013-02-03 18:01:43Z

Thank you, Jan. Her death certificate indicates she died in Jackson. I suppose the family might not have posted an obituary.

Joseph

Need obituary for Pearl Schultz 1959

martin1811 — 2013-02-01 14:36:58Z

Would someone be available to obtain an obituary for me from the Jackson newspaper? Pearl May Schultz died on 3 May 1959 in Jackson. I have emailed the Jackson County Genealogy Library but have had no response. I would be pleased to reimburse for parking, postage, and copying expenses as necessary. Please contact me privately off the board. Thank you.

Joseph Martin
Romeoville, Illinois
IllinoisGenie(at)gmail(dot)com

Re: Pearl Schultz in Jackson 1957

laurielightfoot — 2013-01-20 14:42:34Z

The Jackson County Genealogical Society has a fairly good collection of the City Directories. They can be reached at jcgs.library@yahoo.com.

I find Pearl Schultz at 334 W Mason in the 1959 Directory but no mention of Pearl in the 1960 or 1961 Directory.

Re: Pearl Schultz in Jackson 1957

martin1811 — 2013-01-19 17:07:57Z

Thank you very much. That's my lady in 1959 indicating she was still alive that year.

Joseph

Pearl Schultz in Jackson 1957

martin1811 — 2013-01-19 14:44:46Z

My Pearl M. Schultz was in Jackson, Michigan, from 1942 to 1957, as located in the Jackson City Directories at Ancestry.com. The Ancestry collection stops at that year. Would anyone know if any later city directories are available and where I could locate them? She was 70 years old in 1957, and I wonder if a later directory might give her date of death, which I have not been able to locate at all. At this point I am assuming that she died there. Thank you.

Joseph Martin
Romeoville, Illinois
IllinoisGenie(at)gmail(dot)com

Re: Have Mix Information Not Sure What Is True Or Not.

busybody84 — 2013-01-11 15:45:43Z

Thanks for that advice.It's just that is kind of what I am trying to do.You see that is what I was trying to do with seeing how the two Briggs families connect.I had thought somehow with knowing that George Washington Briggs one brother Charles H.Briggs marry a woman who happen to have her parents with the same maiden surname as his own grandparents Caleb Tracy Briggs and Elizabeth Morrill Briggs.That is could be another way for me find out just how two Briggs did happen to marry.

Re: Naturalization Records

jarich1951 — 2013-01-11 15:30:03Z

Marcin/Martin's passport application (stamped # 299823-issued 31 May 1923) shows that he was naturalized before the "Circuit Court of Jackson, at Jackson, Mich. on [left blank]".
The passport application is also stamped "Certificate of Naturalization Seen".

Thank you for any help in clearing this up.

jean
in Tucson

Re: Naturalization Records

1littlebean — 2013-01-10 22:22:13Z

What do you have that shows that he was naturalized in Jackson County?

Re: NELSON family - Jackson Michigan

termlw421 — 2012-12-23 03:46:02Z

I've gotta ask... what resources did you use to find this information out about Andrew Nelson's kids and their spouses???