Kalkaska - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: COON

Mistydawn4216 — 2013-05-16 06:10:20Z

George Fay Coon was my maternal grandfather. Are you related too?

Page

kalkaskadawn — 2013-05-12 20:17:51Z

The Leader and the Kalkaskian, September 21, 1944
Mrs. Page Passes After Long Illness
Mrs. Blanche A. Page, 65, wife of the late Thomas Page, passed away at her home Tuesday night following an illness of several years duration.
Mrs. Page was born in Muskegon, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DePuy. She moved with her parents to Kalkaska, where she spent her girlhood. In Oct. 1898, she was united in marriage to Thomas Page, who passed away May 14, 1944.
She made her home with her husband in Philadelphia, Pa. until his retirement from the railway, when they returned to Kalkaska in 1937.
Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Ruth Freburg, of Carlton, Minn., and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held at the Berg Funeral Home at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery beside her husband.

John B. SAIDLA of Chicago, IL 1943

drbrownlee — 2013-04-21 04:07:50Z

John is pictured in the Torque, yearbook of the 43-J training class of flight cadets at Pecos Army Air Field in Pecos, TX. He is a flight cadet in Squadron 13. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the SAIDLA family.

Re: Bradley

etha2vern — 2013-04-20 00:01:28Z

Thank you for contacting me. At least I know that he is still alive. Please tell him I still love him and that I think of him often.

Re: Bradley

trublu37 — 2013-04-18 02:19:40Z

Dougie is my neighbor in Grand Rapids.

Re: WEIKEL

REO1977 — 2013-04-01 17:17:10Z

Katie was my great-grandmother. Are you still interested in getting information? I would like more information on Hallie, I don't have a lot.

Re: Simon and Margaret Wardell Fox Family

karond_1 — 2013-03-09 21:31:29Z

I did get it and that puts that mystery to bed. Thank you so much.

karond_1

Re: Simon and Margaret Wardell Fox Family

traverse1 — 2013-03-09 19:17:56Z

I sent you the information that I found on Anna Fox. Let me know if you do not get it.

Pauline Hammond

Simon and Margaret Wardell Fox Family

karond_1 — 2013-03-03 18:06:06Z

Am looking for more information on Simon and Margaret Fox's daughter Anna Fox who on 5 Sept 1905 married Adam Baker in Kalkaska. Can not trace the family after this. Would like to know if they later divorced or what happened, he was actually Glen Baker not Adam Baker. Glen moves to Montana and remarries several times after his first time to Anna.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
karond_1

Re: William Jenkins / Rose Six

barbdale_1 — 2013-02-04 00:47:45Z

Search this forum for "Jenkins" there is an old post from 2003 where the person says they have an obit for Martha, Mother of James W. Jenkins. There may be helpful information there.

Here is the link to the post with Martha's obit
http://boards.ancestry.com.au/localities.northam.usa.states....

Re: William Jenkins / Rose Six

barbdale_1 — 2013-02-04 00:16:55Z

Here is his marriage record
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N3DC-9L3

In the 1900 census, if I have the right James in Kalkaska County (wife Lillie) he is listed as a nephew.

I would suggest you try and find James with his birth family and see what happened to his siblings.

This may be the marriage for James, which lists his parents names.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQ37-8CM

I also found an earlier marriage to an Eliza Carlisle. https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N3DL-BXW
I believe James place of birth in that record should be Whitby, Canada.

However, I see Lily referred to as Carlisle in some of their kids marriage records, makes it confusing!

Here is the family in 1880. Josiah, the son of Josiah, had the same parents listed on his marriage record as did James
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MWSJ-9X7

Re: William Jenkins / Rose Six

thomasker2 — 2013-02-03 19:22:49Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

A DOB + birthplace is needed to do a search.

William Jenkins / Rose Six

gmarie3120 — 2013-02-02 23:26:35Z

My great grandfather was William Jenkins. He was married to Rose Six. He was apparently raised by James Jenkins (possibly an Uncle), but I've been told that he was adopted. I can't seem to find any leads on who his real parents might be. If anyone has any information on him, or information on where I should be looking please let me know. Thanks!!

Re: Pierce of Michigan

Katsjunk138 — 2012-12-21 06:40:35Z

There has to be something wrong how George Pierce fits in here. At first I was very excited to find this post, but George is about the same age as his father Charles in this scenario. Yes, Charles Pierce and Phoebe are on George's marriage certificate listed above, but Charles would have to be the first man to conceive a child at age 2. I am excited that you found plausible links to your ancestor. George is my ancestor, and this Charles and Phoebe Pierce do not make sense for George and Grace. George and Grace also married around the same time as This Charles and Phoebe.
Thanks. Just wanted to point this out to any focused on George. Congrats again to your good finds.

Re: BADDER

lcreighton87 — 2012-11-29 17:50:40Z

There are still Badders in Ionia County, Michigan. You might give them a try or the ICGS.

Re: CUSTER

presidentsboy — 2012-10-07 23:15:55Z

Orie is my great grandfather's brother and I would love to know how to contact him.
Thank you,
Daniel Luce

Re: BARBER

924171085 — 2012-09-07 03:21:20Z

That was my great grandmother.

Re: TIMMINS

adglesner — 2012-08-15 15:14:45Z

Susan Sarah Battenfield was married to Daniel Timmins JR B: 1874 Canada D: 1956 Kalkaska, the son of my Great Grandfather Daniel Sr. B: 1838 Lachute, Canada, Quebec, Canada 1911 D: 24 Nov 1911 inSpringfield Township, Kalkaska, Michigan, and Jane aka Jennie Bonner B: 1840 Montréal, Quebec, Canada D: 1927 Fife Lake, Grand Traverse, Michigan. I have their father and mother as Daniel Timmins B: 1788 Ireland D: 1871 St. Jerome, Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada and his wife Mary Delmore B: 1821 Ireland That is as far back as I have gotten so far.
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/39970278/person/19635035079/p...

Re: An Obit from 2000

Ladygossamer — 2012-08-14 17:46:58Z

You're welcome. Pay it forward.

Rita

Re: An Obit from 2000

MargeCounterman75 — 2012-08-14 00:18:02Z

OMG!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

Re: An Obit from 2000

Ladygossamer — 2012-08-13 17:04:45Z

Joseph C. McElrath, 88, of Kalkaska, died Fri., April 14, 200, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Mr. McElrath was born in Kalkaska on April 14, 1912, the son of the late William and Clara French McElrath. He married Mary Deater in Kalkaska in 1936. She died on Dec. 26, 1976. Mr. McElrath spent his early years in Kalkaska County, and then moved to Muskegon where he was employed as a machinist by Norge Refrigerator Company. He returned to Kalkaska following his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the Kalkaska Moose Lodge, and a former member of the Muskegon Eagles and the Twin Lakes Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting and farming. Surviving are sons William (Esther) McElrath of Fruitport and Gale McElrath of Kalkaska; brother Robert (Zola) McElrath of Battle Creek; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Siblings Ila, James, Marvin and Perle preceded him in death Funeral services were April 17 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, E. Dan Johnson officiated. Burial was in Lodi Cemetery, Kalkaska County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Kalkaska County Michigan Obituaries, Vol, 5. 2000-2005, Kalkaska Genealogical Society, p. 13. Available at Kalkaska County Public Library.

Rita

Re: Beatrice ANDREWS (GRONER)

rooferkim — 2012-06-04 20:41:27Z

When I was a youngster, I, like most everyone, had a "supply store" where I went for candy, gum, baseball cards, and other necessities of childhood. My store was Andrews Grocery (in Muskegon). At the time, I had no idea who owned the store or cared. A few years ago, poring through old city directories, I looked up my favorite store. I saw it was owned by Beatrice Andrews. She was one of three different persons behind the counter and never acted like the owner. She was fairly tall, rather low profile, but in control (a necessity in a business frequented by teenagers and pre-teens). She sold the store in 1967 and it closed a year later. About 20 years ago, I saw her working in a convenient store in Muskegon Heights and said I remembered her. She was gracious and said she remembered me, too. Remarkable for seeing someone after 25 or 30 years. After 1993, she was no longer in the directory, so I'm pretty sure she was the Beatrice Andrews in question. Some of the other comments about her were interesting, especially about her coming up to Montague, an area with which I've become quite familiar in the last several years. I hope you're still on line after all these years and that my comments have relevance.

Re: amos (arno ) dine

janicereid565 — 2012-05-18 12:24:29Z

Thanks for your help

Re: amos (arno ) dine

thomasker2 — 2012-05-17 15:45:41Z

marriage record -
Groom's Name: Amos Dine
Groom's Race:
Groom's Age: 30 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1888
Groom's Birthplace: Michigan
Bride's Name: Bertha Wescott
Bride's Race:
Bride's Age: 16 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1902
Bride's Birthplace: Michigan
Marriage Type:
Marriage Date: 12 Aug 1918
Marriage Place: Kalaska, Kalkaska, Michigan
Groom's Father: Robert C Dine
Groom's Mother: Sarah C Titus
Bride's Father: George B Wescott
Bride's Mother: Hattie Hain
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife:

amos (arno ) dine

janicereid565 — 2012-05-16 11:07:25Z

Can anyone find a marraige for amos to a Bertha I know that she was about half jis age he was born abt 1888 also any birth details for him thanks

Re: An Obit from 2000

MargeCounterman75 — 2012-05-11 19:49:45Z

Waiting!

Re: What is the name of this elementary school in Kalakaska County, Michigan?

Ladygossamer — 2012-05-07 13:33:33Z

From Big Trout, Black Gold: The History of Kalkaska County, Dawn Tripplett, Editor, Kalkaska Genealogy Society: Kalkaska, MI, p. 260, 657, 661.

"Fire of an unknown origin destroyed the Maple Grove School in April 1935. The fire was discovered about midnight and an alarm was sounded, but the volunteers were unable to stop the fire. The teacher, Miss Addie McCool, reported no fire was burning in the furnace when she left the school the afternoon of the fire. The school board decided to use the Grange Hall next door to the school for the remainder of the term for the seventeen pupils who were attending the Maple Grove School. The decision on whether to rebuild was not made by the board at that time, but the general thought was that the school would be rebuilt. Insurance covered the loss of the building and part of the equipment. A stone school was later built in its place and still stands on the corner of M-72 and Golden Road."

On page 657, there is a sketch of the James and Gertrude McLean family. James McLean was the stone mason who built the Maple Grove schoolhouse.

On page 661, the is a picture of the Charles and Sarah Metzger family.

Rita

Re: Margie Groner Davis

baileyrussell520 — 2012-05-01 13:32:28Z

Sorry, I have no info on Groner or Davis clans. Wish I could help.

Bailey

Re: Charles Wescott Family

karond_1 — 2012-04-30 22:22:44Z

Wow thank you for all of that, I so greatly appreciate the time all of that took, and your kindness to do that for me. Thank you so much I know more about then now, Rollie Skillman was my husbands' great Uncle. His grandfather died when he was a little boy and with Rollie living so far away, we never knew much about the family.

Thank you again
karond_1

Re: SCHMIDT

berrisavy — 2012-04-30 21:47:54Z

hello minnie is my great grandma. i found some mistakes on my end and would like to clarify. christoph schmidt was married to ? we have an anna peet. could you please let me know which name is correct. also the name of her parents hans(?) and marie (peterson)
thank you so much. I am the granddaughter of Henry & Hazel schultz Sr
noelle schultz berrios

Re: Charles Wescott Family

thomasker2 — 2012-04-30 19:02:36Z

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

1930 is the last available searchable census at this time.

1940 census has been released but it will take several months before the transcription is completed.

1880 -
Name: Myron Skillman [AKA = Rollie]
Age: 9m
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1880: Marcellus, Cass, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Edwin Skillman
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Lydia Skillman
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan

Edwin Skillman 26, MI - farmer
Lydia Skillman 19, MI
Clarence Skillman 3, MI
Myron Skillman 9m, Aug '79, MI

1910 -
Name: Freeda M Stillman
[Freeda M Strittman]
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: 1901
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Springfield, Kalkaska, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Rollie Stillman
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Emma Stillman
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan

Rollie Stillman 30, MI - farmer, married 10 yrs
Emma Stillman 30, MI - 4 children & 3 living
Freeda M Stillman 9, MI
Frank Stillman 7, MI
Clyde Stillman 1m, MI

1920 -
Name: Freeda Westcott
[Freeda Westiolt]
[Freda Westcott]
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Ecorse, Wayne, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Charles Westcott 23, MI - marine engineer
Freda 19, MI - no children

1930 -
Name: Freda M Wescott
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Springfield, Kalkaska, Michigan
View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Charles Wescott
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Occupation:
Age at first marriage: 19
Parents' birthplace: MI/MI

Charles Wescott 33, MI - Age at first marriage: 23
Parents' birthplace: KS/MI; truck driver
Freda M Wescott 29, MI
Eldred R Wescott 3, MI
Dale M Wescott 1, MI

They are living next to her parents -
1930 -
Name: Emma J Skillman
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Springfield, Kalkaska, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Rollie M Skillman
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Occupation:
Age at first marriage: 20
Parents' birthplace:

Rollie M Skillman 50, MI - Age at first marriage: 20
Parents' birthplace: MI/MI
Emma J Skillman 50, MI

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Rollie Myron Skillman
County: Kalkaska
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1879
Race: White
married, EMMA J.

death record -
Name: Rollie Skillman
Birth Date: 1879
Age at Death: 84
Death Date: 1963
Burial Place: South Boardman, Kalkaska County, Michigan

death record -
Rollie W, Jr Skillman
Name: Rollie W, Jr Skillman [Rolla]
Birth Date: 1911
Age at Death: 6 months
Death Date: 1911
Burial Place: Kalkaska County, Michigan, USA
mother's maiden name - Emma J. Cogswell

death record -
County: Kalkaska
City/village/township: Springfield
Last Name: Skillman
Given Name: Clyde Leroy
Birth Year: March 20, 1909
Age: 1
Death Day: 23
Death Month: Apr
Death Year: 1910
Father's Given Name: Rollie M
Father's Last Name: Skillman
mother's maiden name - Emma J. Cogswell
cause of death - pnemenomia

death record -
County: Kalkaska
City/village/township: Springfield
Last Name: Skillman
Given Name: Verna Mabel
Birth Year: April 19, 1907
Age: 1
Death Day: 16
Death Month: Feb
Death Year: 1909
Father's Given Name: Rettie M [AKA - Rollie]
Father's Last Name: Skillman
mother's maiden name - Emma Cogswell

marriage record -
Groom's Name: Charlie Westcott
Groom's Race:
Groom's Age: 23 years
Groom's Birth Date: 1896
Groom's Birthplace: Ingham Co., Mich
Bride's Name: Freda Skillman
Bride's Race:
Bride's Age: 19 years
Bride's Birth Date: 1900
Bride's Birthplace: Allegan Co., Mich
Marriage Type:
Marriage Date: 04 Oct 1919
Marriage Place: Fife Lake, Kalkaska, Michigan
Groom's Father: George Westcott
Groom's Mother: Hattie Hair
Bride's Father: Ralleigh Skillman
Bride's Mother: Emma Cogswell
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife:

death record -
Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Emma Skillman
[Emma Cogswell]
Birth Date: abt 1880
Birth Place: Oakland Co., Mich.
Death Date: 11 Feb 1944
Death Place: Grayling, Crawford, Michigan
Death Age: 64
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Female
Father Name: Daniel Cogswell
Mother Name: Mililda Fix

death record -
Emma Joanna Skillman (born Cogswell)
b. 1879 (Oakland Co., MI)
d. 1944 (Mercy Hosp., Grayling)

Charles Wescott Family

karond_1 — 2012-04-30 12:47:47Z

I am looking for more information on Emma Cogswell Skillman's daughter Freda Wescott's family. She was married to Charles Wescott possible marriage in Wayne Co, MI. around 1900. 1930 Census finds them in Springfield, Kalkaska, MI with Charles 33, Freda 29, Eldred R Male 3, and Dale M male 1. Know Dale died in 1995 Elk Rapids, Antrim MI.

Any living relatives that are interested or anyone with information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
karond_1

Re: Beatrice ANDREWS (GRONER)

rooferkim — 2012-04-18 20:50:28Z

I think I remember your grandmother if she owned a store. My phone is 231-821-2949 evenings. Don't know if I can help much, though.

Kim S.

An Obit from 2000

MargeCounterman75 — 2012-04-17 15:38:03Z

I would be interested in obtsaining an obituary on the following person. I only know that he died in Kalkaska County, Michigan, I don't know what city, however.

Joseph C. McElrath, born in 1912 and died 14 Apr 2000

Thank you so very much!!

margecounterman@frontier.com

Re: Buckles off labrador

lorihughes14 — 2012-04-08 21:28:15Z

Did I cause any hardships for you??
Sorry if I did..
Message board can goo anywhere...

Re: Buckles off labrador

thomasker2 — 2012-04-08 12:43:51Z

So then, why did you put your message on the Kalkaska, MICH message board??

Re: Buckles off labrador

lorihughes14 — 2012-04-08 12:41:12Z

Have no record off settling in Usa.A few came from England,Hants County poole and Boddington areas..

Re: Buckles off labrador

thomasker2 — 2012-04-08 12:26:35Z

Did these families ever settle in the USA???

Re: Buckles off labrador

lorihughes14 — 2012-04-08 12:05:03Z

John Buckle was born in capstan Island 15 june 1836 and died 21 july 1893 in lOng point.He married Maria Cooper 1860 in saguenay county, quebec.Maria was born in Newfouindland.

Thomas Buckle was born8 Aug 1817 in Forteau, lab and died june7 1857 in Capstan Island, lab.He married Annastasia Sinnicks abt 1835, born abyt 1821 and died aft 1873.
Am looking for info on those women who are my grandparents
and great grandparents.Have so much info on Buckles apart from those 2..
Is there anyone who can help me..please advise here..Tks..

Re: Buckles off labrador

thomasker2 — 2012-04-07 18:37:54Z

DOB's + birthplaces for these family members are needed.

Re: WINTER

slh301 — 2012-04-06 19:58:48Z

Hello I just saw this post and I have been trying to find out more about my grandfathers sister. Her name was Menetah b. foote before she was married to a archie russell. I don't know if she maybe married your robert winter. I have had a hard time trying to find out where her grave is located and such. Do you have this info or do you know if she is the same Menetah? There are not an aweful lot of ladies with that name. Any info would be great. Thank you

Buckles off labrador

lorihughes14 — 2012-04-03 03:44:59Z

Finding info on william buckle, mary watts buckle..maria cooper buckle..pls help me if you know anything re buckles..annastasia sinnicks
tks

Re: HOLT

lynnetteeldredge — 2012-03-16 19:23:08Z

Thank you so much for posting this! I have been looking for information about my grandmother's death for over a year.

Re: FOX

mandmfox4 — 2012-03-01 03:14:16Z

Hi, do you know if Ira Fox, was Ira Angus Fox or Ira Sumner Fox, or maybe both?

I the great grandson, Michael Fox.

Thanks

Re: What is the name of this elementary school in Kalakaska County, Michigan?

amidd67 — 2012-03-01 01:42:39Z

Thank you for the information. My Grandpa Gilbert Metzgar also known as Gilbert Little attended there. It is very close to his childhood home.

Re: What is the name of this elementary school in Kalakaska County, Michigan?

traverse1 — 2012-02-29 21:35:35Z

From the photo you included I believe it is located on the corner of Golden road and M-72. I called a man who lives in Kalkaska Co who I thought would know about the school and he said it was called Maple Grove. He gave me the following information: The school burned in 1938 or 1939 and evidently rebuilt. The school was used until about 1946 and because of the lack of students it was closed and the remaining students transferred to Excelsior school (Crawford school) and Lewis school.

Pauline Hammond

Re: Julia A Burns Death

traverse1 — 2012-02-29 20:40:40Z

Dawn,
I want to sincerely apologize to you for Thomas Kerwin's rude reply to you. It was uncalled for and he was way out of line. I have replied to his message to tell him as much.

Don't let this keep you from getting on the message boards to seek information on your ancestors because there are many wonderful people out there who are willing and able to help without being rude to you.

Again, my sincerest apology,

Pauline Hammond

Re: Julia A Burns Death

traverse1 — 2012-02-29 20:30:45Z

I have been doing family history for many years and have seen your messages constantly all over the place. I can't tell you how many times you have been rude and down right cruel to people and it has to stop. Who do you think you are to treat people this way? The lady made a mistake with your name by calling you Mark so what is the big deal and I wonder how many times you have done that yourself?? Such a trivial thing for you to throw such a fit over. Perhaps you should go to anger management.

It appears to me that you must get up every morning and jump on the message boards to try and beat everyone with a reply and I would say you might think about getting yourself a life!! I am sure some of what you have done has been very helpful to people but your rudeness is unnecessary and should not be tolerated any longer. If you feel you have to be so rude then stay off the message boards.

I don't believe I have ever written so rude a letter in my life but in this case I feel it is well deserved and it is time that someone called you out on your rude behavior.

Have a good day..... MARK!!

Pauline Hammond

What is the name of this elementary school in Kalakaska County, Michigan?

amidd67 — 2012-02-21 01:25:20Z

My Grandpa Gilbert Metzgar attended.

Thank you.

Re: RAINBOW

georginabc66 — 2012-02-08 16:57:55Z

I have just found and read your message with interest.
Do you know anything about husband JOHN EDWARD RAINBOW?
I have a large Rainbow tree from England and wonder if he was born in England. If so I may be able to give ancestors and descendents. Best wishes, Georgina Clark nee Rainbow