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WEBB

flo731 — 2009-10-19 04:25:30Z

I'm looking for my gg grandfather, John Webb b 1797 in Lincoln,later Catauba Co,North Carolina. Thefamily ,except for one son left and went to Florida,around 1860, the last time I found them in NC was on the 1860 census. John was born in Ireland, I do not know exactly when he came to America, but suppect he was in his late teens. I have been able to follow Noah, the son who remained in NC ,but John was never in their home. I wonder if he might have been in the Home Guard during the Civil War and was killed. Three of his sons served. Thanks

Mrs John Daniel Fry-nee Hannah Dingman -Death Record? Parents Names?

donshar44 — 2009-09-08 20:31:29Z

Mrs J D Fry died in a house fire in Rapid City Mi 15 May 1896. She was born Hannah Dingman,about 1812 in Montgomery, NY.
Need names for Hannah's parents. Would they show up on her death record, or on a cemetery record? Was there an obit? Unable to locate Burial place.

Mrs John Daniel Fry-nee Hannah Dingman -Death Record? Parents Names?

donshar44 — 2009-09-08 20:31:25Z

Re: ISENBARGER

beverlygr53 — 2009-09-03 20:36:47Z

Thank you for this posting!

Looking for a baptism record for Gilbert Raymond Metzgar at Excelsior Church of Christ in Kalkaska, Michigan.

amidd67 — 2009-08-28 01:14:03Z

He was born March 6, 1913 to Raymond Metzger and Catherine Yoder. He may be listed as Gilbert Little.

Thank you.

Re: COON

cocacane21 — 2009-08-17 04:04:54Z

i believe george coon was brothers with fred coon
fred married and had children
gladys coon married grant spicer had a girl lois and a boy lourance

stanly coon married ellcy had a boy myran and verginia a girl

hazen coon unknown marriage was a school teacher in detroit

harvey coon my granfather had 6 children and i am looking into my granfathers family history
i have studied all my grandmothers ancestery dating back to 1600s utter family nicholas utter

wondering if you could aid me in finding information

Re: RICHARDSON/GIBBONS

lorilornado — 2009-08-03 04:16:37Z

The message I am replying to is quite old, but I hava a little bit of info on the Richardson/Gibbons family. Zoe was my grandmother
Lori

Re: BATES

PAMELAHARRIS47 — 2009-07-24 02:50:30Z

Just stumbled across this by accident, but I am related by marriage to Margy Bates Hurlburt. Her husband was Lloyd Carl Hurlburt of Manton, MI. I have a photo of Margy if you are interested.

Re: Carpenter Helen Obit

ShelJonesy — 2009-07-19 15:06:43Z

Hi, Tim. Your Potes linr ties in with mine. James Potes was the brother of both Maggie and Sarah Potes/Poates. Both sisters were married to Thomas Riley Payne before he, as a widower, married their brother's widow, Helen Carpenter Potes.

I am very interested in the Potes line, specifically their Native American heritage. I have a picture of Sarah Potes when she was married to Thomas Riley Payne and if it weren't for the Anglo clothing and hair style you might imagine her as an Indian princess. Her black, snapping eyes bore a strong genetic influence on the Payne line my birth considering I'm the first descendent in this line to have blue eyes.

Anyhow, if you have any info on the Potes/Poates line I'd be very interested in sharing.

Thanks,

Michelle

Jörg und Ralf Großbongardt

WGFGER — 2009-06-30 04:22:06Z

Sorry, Karen, I'm not interested in Ritter, but in Grossbongardt!

Best regards, Wolfgang

Re: Großbongardt aus Köln

kad8183 — 2009-06-30 04:00:32Z

I am not sure what your sight says, but I am Karen (Ritter) daughter of Frederick D. Ritter Jr./Marie Dery, was hoping you may have family info. I just started looking for family out there... I believe someone with similiar name to yours was looking for us in Kalkaska and talked to Pauline Hammond a former neighbor of ours. Please feel free to contact me at kad8183@gmail.com Thanks, Karen

Re: PETERSON

babydoe116 — 2009-06-06 15:41:44Z

John Petersons family

1 Ole Andreas Peterson Eegstrand b. 22 JUL 1831 Bamble, Telemark, Norway d. 1920 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
m. Karen Oletta Pederson Eegstrand m. 24 JAN 1861 Bamble, Telemark, Norway b. 6 JUN 1837 Bamble, Telemark, Norway d. 1906 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
[daughter of Peder Bjørn Olsen Rosland and Kari Isaksen Støle]
2 Sophie Caroline Peterson b. 23 MAR 1861 Bamble, Telemark, Norway d. 1941 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
m. Hans Petter Knutson m. 19 DES 1884 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan b. 3 DES 1858 Langesund, Telemark d. 1 DES 1923 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
[son of Hans Christian Knutson and Gunhild Carine Brynildsen]
2 Johanne Elise Peterson b. 15 AUG 1863 Bamble, Telemark, Norway d. 17 DES 1901 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
2 Peter Peterson b. Apr 1866 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan d. 2 JUL 1906
m. Berdena Brink m. 13 OKT 1890 Grand Rapids, Michigan b. 1872 Saugatuck, Michigan
m. Amelia Mayers m. 19 OKT 1898 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan b. 1869 Germany d. 2 FEB 1951 Michigan
[daughter of Carl Mayers and Amalie Kellar]
2 Abraham Peterson b. 1871 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan d. 1891 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
2 John Peterson b. 12 SEP 1874 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan d. 1952 Kalkaska, Michigan
m. Kate B Cook Leatherby m. 3 JAN 1919 Gaylord, Michigan b. 2 AUG 1867 Wyandotte, Michigan d. 16 JAN 1964 Kalkaska County, Michigan
[daughter of Albert Cook and Melvina Richardson]
2 Oscar Peterson b. 18 DES 1880 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan d. 3 DEC 1971 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
m. Winnifred May Dole m. 2 OKT 1907 Saugatuck, Michigan b. MAI 1878 Saugatuck, Michigan d. 2 OKT 1953 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
[daughter of James K Doyle and Jane Brouwmaster]
m. Josie C Steketee b. 25 DES 1884 Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan d. 9 JAN 1977 Mason, Ingham., Michigan
2 Carrie Anna Peterson b. 1869 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan d. 20 NOV 1951 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
m. Paulus Bernhard Pearson m. 16 AUG 1899 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan b. 11 OKT 1870 Gjerpen, Telemark, Norway d. 8 AUG 1956 Holland, Ottawa, Michigan
[son of Hans Jacob Pearson and Bertha Oline Brynildsen]
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Kittie B Cook Leatherby Peterson obituary
Pioneer Resident of Kalkaska dies. Mrs Kittie Peterson, 96, a longtime resident of Clearwater township,Kalkaska County, died Thursday at an area resthome.Mrs Peterson was bor Aug 2 1867 in Saginaw, but lived most of her life in Kalkaska County. She is survived by two sons, William Leatherby of Torche River, and Jess Leatherby of Traverse City, a daughter Mrs Ida Mae Hanson of Three Rivers, and a sister Mrs Dora Morrow of Owosso. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Schwartz Funeral Home in Kalkaska, Rev Elmer Hoats officiating, with burial at Kalkaska Evergreen Cemetery,

Re: BENNETT

erhills — 2009-05-18 01:14:58Z

Thanks Dawn for posting this death notice. How can I find out where Clifford Bennett's service was held in Fenton? I tried Bay Co Genealogy and a volunteer could not find his obituary in Bay City. How can I find out where he is buried in Bay City? Any help is appreciated.

1907 Burial location for Susan A. NELSON

rthomasma1 — 2009-05-16 23:29:36Z

I am specifically looking for burial info for Susan Adeline KENT CHRISTY NELSON.

The Death certificate states her name as Susan A. NELSON. Born 24 Nov 1823 in Hubbardton, Rutland Co, VT to Theodore and Lucy (ARNOLD) KENT.

Susan died 22 June 1907 in LEETSVILLE, Kalkaska Co, MI, of Rheumatism of the Heart. The death certificate indicates she was buried in Leetsville on June 24, 1907. Undertaker was Clark Bros (can't read the second word well) of Kalkaska, MI.

The DC was filed June 27, 1907, so the info has got to be correct, right?

She is NOT in the Maple Grove Cemetery (Leetsville) index online, nor is her stone visible. A wonderful volunteer walked the grounds of the Maple Grove Cem to look for her stone and didn't find it. Perhaps it's fallen or under grass? Or perhaps she is buried somewhere else in Leetsville?

ANY help would be appreciated? Or suggestions for other resources to contact for help in locating her burial location!

Thanks,

Rob

rthomasma (at) yahoo

Re: Shingler Family

SandyChlebowski — 2009-05-12 19:35:38Z

Benjamin and Alice Shingler graves are in the cemetery at South Boardman, Mich. Marcus and Besie Shingler graves are in Lake Forest Cemetery Grand Haven, Mich.

Re: Sherwood, Elmer

rwpipp43 — 2009-05-07 13:09:39Z

That is a good thought don't know why I didn't think of that one myself. I will pass on a copy of the photo to Kalkaska. Thanks.

Re: Sherwood, Elmer

pamcarthur51 — 2009-05-07 08:51:33Z

Your information could be included on the Kalkaska County MIGenWeb site at www.kalkaska.migenweb.net - always looking for information to be added to assist researchers.

Re: Shingler Family

rkziegert — 2009-05-04 02:20:42Z

Thanks Denise,

I will respond to your email address.

Re: HALL deaths and cemetary

becky1 — 2008-07-02 05:15:37Z

Hi Mae - I'm not out of state but I'm way down state. If no one available up there how do I contact the library? Or do I just wait until someday when I get up there? Thanks for your responses. I'm probably not-so-nicely trying to drastically shortcut..Becky in MI

Re: HALL deaths and cemetary

becky1 — 2008-07-02 02:24:36Z

Thanks Mae - didn't mean for you to work so hard. Just wondering if any people up there in Kalkaska have run across this bunch buried in a cemetary up there, or can locate an obit, can tell me if the kids buried with the parents or if the parents are buried together. Right before Chauncy died they also had a daughter Florence M. b: 24 May 1884. I know also that out of all these children William was the only one who survived into adulthood. Thanks again, Becky

Sherwood, Elmer

rwpipp43 — 2009-03-26 22:05:10Z

I have a pict. of Elmer Sherwood dated Nov 16, 1924
caption: "40 minute hunt on the Manistee River
man of left is Elmer Sherwood who was later years
Judge of Probate of Kalkaska."
not related to me but wondered if there was anybody interested in the information.

Re: Military Base

Patricia_A_McIntyre — 2008-09-27 23:30:01Z

Camp Grayling might be what you're looking for. It's in Crawford County but is so large that spreads into three counties, including Kalkaska.

Check out the following website for info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Grayling

Re: POW/MIA Korean War, Kalkaska Co .BARTON

powmiadna — 2008-11-08 13:09:06Z

Thanks for your response and thanks for being willing to forward me the granddaughter's address. We have not made any family contacts at this time.
Thanks,
Harold
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Re: SIX

BillyBobShawn — 2008-08-14 14:26:47Z

Does your Harry Myers have sisters named Lottie, Laura and more that when younger lived in Gladwin, and I think later in Lansing.

Thank you\Myers family

Re: Ralph David Fargo born 4 July 1884 in Fife Lake

JamesKFargo — 2008-11-28 07:23:34Z

I know this message is almost 10 years in reply. Ralph David Fargo was the son of Nelson E Fargo and Eva B Fargo who were married on July 4, 1883 in Fife Lake, Michigan. Ralph D Fargo was born July 4,1884 and married Kate M. Townley on Aug 6, 1906.

He had one brother Myron James Fargo, my grandfather, and two sisters Ruth Olive Fargo and Jane Irene Fargo.

My father James J. Fargo talked about a cousin with the last name of Phillips who lives or lived in Toronto, Canada. Are you related to them.

James K Fargo
james_k_fargo@msn.com

Re: HALL deaths and cemetary

Mae3607 — 2008-07-01 22:58:17Z

1880 census Rapid River, Kalkaska Michigan
Chauncy Hall occupation works in saw mill
Louisa Hall wife keeps house
Willie Hall son 12 1868 michigan
Emma Hall daughter 7 1873 Michigan
Hattie Hall daughter 5 1875 Michigan
Frank Hall son 1 1879

1870 Census Bay, Bay county michigan
Chauncy Hall head works saw mill
Louisa Hall wife keeps house
Eugene Hall son 2 1868 michigan at home
Albert Hall son 1 1869 Michigan at home

Children born of this marriage
Eugene Hall
Albert Hall
Hattie Hall
Frank Hall
Willie Hall
Emma Hall

1870 census Bay county michigan
Cornelia Hall 23 1847 New York Sister occupation None
Oscar Hall 35 1835 New York Brother Occupation Laborer

Kalkaska County early deaths
Chauncy M. Hall
Died; 2 July 1887
Age; 44 Years
Occupation; Millwright
Married
parents; Father; C.M.Hall
Mother; Betsy Hall
Widow; Louisa Hall
Burial; Kalkaska County Michigan

This is all I could find, but will look some more, the burial listings for Kalkaska county are not completely indexed so will go to the county website and see what I can find on Burials for the Hall Family.

Mae

Re: HALL deaths and cemetary

Mae3607 — 2008-07-02 04:44:54Z

I like to help others in there searches, have you tried contacting the genealogy department at the library, if you are out of state, you can ask for information via email or phone. they should be able to help you, if not, can tell you who can.

Mae

Re: Shingler Family

nisirosenbluth — 2009-05-03 01:24:26Z

Benjamin borth March 29, 1842 in Carlton, New York Married Alice Lorena Brown on February 22, 1869 in Kent County Michigan. He died on August 2, 1917 in Kalkaska Co. Michigan. I have more information, to much to type. Very interested in exchanging information. Also have family pictures, some identified and some may be Warren. Please contact me at my email at nisirosenbluth@bellsouth.net

Re: Family of George W. and Hannah Lovina (CURTIS) Frey/Fry

ThomasKer2 — 2008-10-13 18:48:45Z

I'm not related to this family.

1910 -
Name: Gorge S Gragg [note spelling]
[George S Gragg]
Age in 1910: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Spouse's Name: Pearl
Home in 1910: Kalkaska, Kalkaska, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Gorge S Gragg 36, MI - married 7 yr
Pearl Gragg 31, MI - claims to have had 1 child but the child is not listed [1879]

1920 -
Name: Pearl Gregg [note spelling]
Home in 1920: Kalkaska, Kalkaska, Michigan
Age: 40 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

George Gregg 46, MI - laborer @ livery stable
Pearl Gregg 40, MI [1880]
Howard Gregg 6, MI

1930 -
Name: Pearl Gragg
Home in 1930: Orange, Kalkaska, Michigan
Age: 51
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George S
Age at first marriage: 23
Parents' birthplace: PA/MI

George S Gragg 56, MI - Age at first marriage: 28, farmer
Pearl Gragg 51, MI
Howard Gragg 16, MI

1930 is the last available census at this time.

Try -
1870 Michigan Census = (FREE, indexed and searchable, actual census page)
http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/

1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (FREE, indexed and searchable)
Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page
Look for US Census on the left side of screen
http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp

Social Security Death Index = FREE, Searchable = ALL STATES

DO NOT SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING A MAIDEN NAME.
http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/

Re: POW/MIA Korean War, Kalkaska Co .BARTON

kingsley46 — 2008-11-09 16:13:38Z

http://grandtraverseregion.com/grandtraverse/korea_many.htm

has the newspaper clippings about Barton.

Re: Clem & Sylvia Pelster

kingsley46 — 2008-09-17 09:38:23Z

Hi, I have Sylvia and Clem, but I have a fee of $3.00 per obit plus sase. I supplement my income by the 7,000+ obits that I have. Thank You, kingsley@aol.com
I can also check cemetery records for extractions but I do not have headstones. I am about 60miles round trip from there.

Clem & Sylvia Pelster

cpelster1 — 2008-09-16 04:28:08Z

I am looking for information on Clem & Sylvia PELSTER who died in Kalkaska in 1987 and 1978 respectively. Both are in Evergreen Cemetery. If anyone has copies of obituaries, headstone photos, news clippings, or other information regarding this couple, please let me know.

WOLFF

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-13 02:23:32Z

Leader and Kalkaskian; November 17, 1993
Kalkaska - Olive Wolff
Mrs. Olive Wolff, 94, of Owosso, formerly of Kalkaska, died Fri., Nov. 12, 1993, at Owosso Memorial Health Care Center.
Mrs. Wolff, a homemaker, had been a lifelong resident of the Fife Lake and Kalkaska areas until 1988 when she moved to Owosso. Many years ago she had been employed as a telephone operator in Ann Arbor. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and raising African Violets. She was a member of The Peoples Church and the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Auxiliary. While living in Owosso, she attended the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Born in Kalkaska County on Dec. 29, 1898, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Adeline (Haskin) Nelson. On Dec. 2, 1916, in Ann Arbor, she was married to frank Wolff who preceded her in death on Dec. 20, 1976.
Surviving are three daughters, Thelma Clark of Kalkaska, Dolly Tipton of Kentwood, and Faye Wood of Owosso; one son, Solon Wolff; nine grandchildren; and several great and great great grandchildren. One son, Roy Wolff, preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Tues., Nov. 16 at The Peoples Church in Kalkaska. Rev. Paul Karges officiated. Burial was in Clark Cemetery, Kalkaska County.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.

RILEY

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-13 02:22:01Z

Leader and Kalkaskian; July 16, 1981
Kalkaska - Mrs. Ella I. Riley, 79, of Kalkaska, died early Thursday morning, July 9, 1981, at Lila Post Hospital in Battle Creek.
She was born in Kalkaska County on July 25, 1801, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Haskins Nelson. She was married to Solomon Jay Riley in Fife Lake on Oct. 28, 1922. He preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 1979.
She was a member of the Evergreen Bible Baptist Church.
Mrs. Riley is survived by two sons, Jay of Arkansas, and Dan of Sherwood; six daughters, Mrs. Carl (Adeline) Yaudes of Nebraska, Mrs. Orville (Veretta) Hollister of Bellvue, Mrs. Lyle (Elma) Walbey of East Leroy, Mrs. Charles (Georgia) Thornburg of Lakeview, Mrs. James (Glenna) Thornburg of Athens, and Mrs. John (Mary Lee) Tenney of Battle Creek; one brother, Raleigh Nelson of Rochester; one sister, Mrs. Olive Wolff of Kalkaska; one half brother, Arthur Nelson of Carp Lake; 35 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 1, 1981 at the Schwartz-Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. Rev. Ron Jackson officiated. Burial was in Lodi Cemetery, Kalkaska County.

RILEY

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-13 02:20:25Z

Leader and Kalkaskian; December 6, 1979
Solomon Riley
Kalkaska
Solomon Jay Riley, 78, lifelong resident of the Kalkaska area, died Sunday, Nov. 25, at his residence.
Mr. Riley was born in Kalkaska County on September 22, 1901, the son of Solomon and Ida Ayres Riley. He married Ella Nelson in Fife Lake on October 28, 1922, who survives.
He worked as a lumberjack, farmer, and brakeman for the Grand Trunk Railroad prior to his retirement. He was affiliated with the Evergreen Bible Baptist Church.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jay of Arkansas, and Dan of Sherwood; six daughters, Mrs. Carl (Adeline) Yandes of Nebraska, Mrs. Orville (Veretta) Hollister of Bellevue, Mrs. Lyle (Elma) Walbey of East LeRoy, Mrs. Charles (Georgia) Thornburg of Lakeview, Mrs. James (Glenna) Thornburg of Athens, and Mrs. John (Mary) Tenney of Battle Creek; one brother, James of Florida; 35 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.
Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 29, at the Schwartz-Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. Rev. Ronald Jackson pastor of the Evergreen Bible Baptist Church, officiated. Burial was in the Lodi Cemetery, Kalkaska County.

WOLFE

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-13 02:19:03Z

Leader and Kalkaskian; December 30, 1976
Frank A. Wolff Dies
Frank A. Wolff, 81, of 420 S. Cherry Street, Kalkaska, died Monday, December 20, 1976, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Mr. Wolff was born in Putnam County, Ohio, on March 27, 1895, son of the late Joseph and Frances Langhlas Wolff. He was married to Olive Nelson on December 2, 1916, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
He retired as a lineman from Michigan Bell Telephone in 1931. In 1932, he moved to Fife Lake, where he farmed until 1966, and moved to Kalkaska.
Surviving are his wife; Olive, 1 son, Solon Wolff; 3 daughters, Mrs. Thelma Clark of Fife Lake; Mrs. Dolly Tipton of Traverse City, and Mrs. Faye Wood of Owosso; 1 brother, Theodore; 2 sisters, Mrs. Theresa Parent of Pontiac, and Mrs. Armila Reule of Ann Arbor; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 23, 1976, at the Schwartz-Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. Rev. Carl Holgren, pastor of the Peoples Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Springfield Township Cemetery, Kalkaska County.

WOLFE

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-13 02:18:35Z

NELSON

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-13 02:17:12Z

Leader and Kalkaskian; February 2, 1961
Services Thursday for William Arthur Nelson
William Arthur Nelson, 73, of Kalkaska passed away at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Monday, January 30.
Mr. Nelson was born July 25, 1887, in Springfield township to Robert and Mary Nelson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was married on November 25, 1912, to Elmina Arnold Nelson who also preceded him in death in 1940.
Mr. Nelson moved to Kalkaska in 1941, where he lived on a farm on M-66.
Funeral services will be held at the Schwartz Funeral Home Thursday (today), February 2, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Frank Brower of the Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Springfield Cemetery, Springfield township.
Surviving are two sons, Arnold of South Carolina, and Gale A. of Kalkaska; two brothers, Perl of Montana and Raleigh of Rochester; two sisters, Olive Wolff of Fife Lake and Ella Riley of Kalkaska and several nieces and nephews.

REYNOLDS

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-12 16:26:36Z

Leader and Kalkaskian, September 24, 1970
Former Kalkaska Resident Dies
Mrs. Dot Ellen Reynolds, 76, a resident of Marlette and a former resident of Kalkaska, died Tuesday evening, September 15, 1970 at the home of her daughter in Marlette.
She was born August 8, 1894 in Wayne county near Belleville to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Wise. She married Herbert Reynolds in Kalkaska on September 21, 1915 and he preceded her in death on October 21, 1949.
After marriage, the couple resided on a farm four miles north of Kalkaska. In 1966 she went to Marlette to live with her daughter, Mrs. Martha Inch.
Surviving in addition to Mrs. Inch are three sons, Wilbur of South Rockwood, Lester of Grand Grapids and Jerry of Romulus; 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Evergreen cemetery, Kalkaska at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 1970 with Elder Vernon L. Bliss of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 1970 in Marlette at the Marsh Funeral Chapel.

COVERT

kalkaskadawn — 2009-03-12 16:25:28Z

Leader and Kalkaskian; October 16, 1975
So. Boardman Resident Passes
Frederick Arthur Covert, 71, of South Boardman, died Wednesday evening at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility after an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1904 in Kentucky to Frederick and Olivia (Hood) Covert. He had been a resident of Mancelona many years, and in 1953 he moved to Royal Oak, where he was employed by the Franklin Hills Golf Course. Upon retirement Mr. Covert moved to South Boardman. He was married to Luella Harvey on February 12, 1934 in Bellaire, Michigan, and his wife survives.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 12, 1975 at the Paullin Funeral Home, in Mancelona, with Rev. Curtis Jensen officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona.
Mr. Covert was a member of the Senior Citizens of South Boardman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Edwin S. Covert, South Boardman, Arthur B. Covert, Corona, California, Henry L. Covert, Hazel Park, daughters, Mrs. George (Vera) Maroney, Great Falls, Montana, Mrs. William (Alice) Bowman, Hazel Park, 10 grandchildren, one brother, Ralph Covert, Elk Rapids, two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Williams, Elk Rapids, and Mrs. Mary Chambers, Riverside, California.

Re: Merrill/Metzgar

bjkcm — 2008-10-13 06:36:04Z

I saw that you had listed a Wellington Merrill. We have a Wellington Merrill who suppose to have left his family and we are trying to locate him. This could be who we are looking for. Do you have any info on him at all. He lived in the Clare area at one time.He was married to a Fannie Bunce,Merrill at one time. I do hope you will reply.
Thank you
My Name: duanemoore@att.net
Barb

Family of George W. and Hannah Lovina (CURTIS) Frey/Fry

clownperson — 2008-10-10 23:28:09Z

I am looking for information on the family of George W. and Hannah (CURTIS) Frey or Fry. George was born June, 1850 in PA. Hannah was born March, 1856 at Newberg Twp., Cass Co., MI, the eldest child of Martin S. and Sally Ann (WEATHERWAX) Curtis. George and Hannah were married 4 March, 1876 at Constantine. St. Joseph Co., MI. They appear in the 1880 US Census for Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., MI. A daughter, Pearl May Frey, was born in Three Rivers on 12 December, 1878 but for some reason was not enumerated with her parents in the 1880 Census. At some point between then and July, 1885, George, Hannah and Pearl removed to Orange Twp., Kalkaska Co., MI. A son, Claud A. Frey, was born there on 7 July, 1895. Another son, Clyde Frey, was born at Orange Twp. on 7 August, 1888 but, according to census information, he apparently died young. Another daughter, Lena Bell Frey, was born at Kalkaska on 10 June, 1891. This family is enumerated in the 1900 US Census under the FRY spelling being resident in Orange Twp.

I do know that Pearl May Frey married George GRAGG on 18 June, 1902 in Kalkaska but pretty much everything else is a blank. I would be grateful for whatever help I can get to fill those in! Hanna Curtis Frey's maternal grandfather was my maternal great great grandfather. If anyone else out there is interested in this family, I have an incredible amount of data on the WEATHERWAX family connection to share.

Re: Family of George W. and Hannah Lovina (CURTIS) Frey/Fry

clownperson — 2008-10-14 00:17:38Z

Thanks a bunch for your help! Since posting this query, I have discovered some research that says Hannah Lovina Curtis was a daughter of Martin Curtis's brother, David Curtis and his wife, Abigail EASTERN. Since they do not show up for any census after 1850, my suspicions are that Hannah lost her parents when she was very young. It appears that she was probably raised by her Uncle Marty and Aunt Sally. This has been difficult to sort out because Hannah is included in several Martin Curtis family photos as well as one I have of a Curtis family reunion. She's not a blood relative but at least I know that now. Mystery solved!

Re: Rosenburg

traverse1 — 2008-11-10 19:07:24Z

1920 Excelsior Twp, Kalkaska Co, Michigan
Amanda Rosenburg, 63, widow, Mi/U.S./Mi
Thurman, son, 30, single, Mi/Ny/Mi

I have more information that I have looked up for you. Contact me privately at kalkaska43@yahoo.com.

Tell me why you think that Isaac is NOT the son of Peter Rosenburg and Sarah.

Pauline Hammond

Rosenburg

creativespark — 2008-11-07 23:35:48Z

Hi! I am looking for information re: Isaac Rosenburg born March 1855 married to Amanda Wilbur. Sons Jesse, Thurman. He's my great great grandfather. I know he lived in Kalkaska at least from 1880-1910 according to census records. I would love information re: where he lived before 1880 (he was born in New York) and after 1910 - especially death records....and any stories people might have. I think he had a farm in Kalkaska. He's elusive! I've been looking for months...in all the wrong places! Note: there were TWO Isaac Rosenburgs in Kalkaska born in 1855. My Isaac was NOT the son of Peter Rosenburg & Sara Race.

Thank you so much!

Susan

Re: POW/MIA Korean War, Kalkaska Co.BARTON

dawntriplett1 — 2008-11-08 02:38:39Z

Hello. I found your post about Donald Barton. There are two obituaries posted on the Kalkaska Roots Web message board, one for Pfc. Donald Barton and one for his grandmother, Mrs. Orpha Sanderson Barton. It looks like Donald Barton was an only son, even an only child, as was his father Harwood Barton. According to the obituary for Mrs. Barton, Harwood lived in Manistique, Michigan in 1954. I see that Harwood Barton worked at the I.J. Mosher Service Station and that Harwood and his mother are buried on the same lot as I.J. Mosher and his wife. Email me and I will give you the mailing address of I.J. Mosher's granddaughter. She does genealogy and will know if Bartons and Moshers were related. Hope all this helps!
I will type the obituaries below.
Dawn Triplett, President, Kalkaska Genealogical Society

Kalkaska Leader and Kalkaskian, January 18, 1951
Pfc. Donald Barton Killed In Korea
Another local boy has made the supreme sacrifice for his country and as we look down the long roster of those who have given their lives for the principle of America, the price seems almost too heavy.
Mr. and Mrs. Harwood Barton who operate the I.J. Mosher Service Station in Kalkaska, received word Sunday night from the War Dept. in Washington, D.C., informing them that their only son Pfc. Donald James Barton, 19, had been killed in action in Korea on December 4, 1950. Young Barton was a member of the 31st Regiment of the 7th Division, and had been in service better than two years. He was sent overseas in March 1949, and stationed at Camp Crawford, Hokkaido, Japan until the Inchon invasion.
Besides the parents he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Orpha Barton of Kalkaska.

Kalkaska Leader and the Kalkaskian, February 4, 1954
Rites Friday for Mrs. Barton
Death came Sunday evening, January 31, 1954, to Mrs. Orpha Sanderson Barton, 85, at the Mooney Convalescent Home in Cadillac, where she had been a patient since January 26.
Deceased was born September 10, 1868, at Romeo, Mich. She came to Garfield Township, Kalkaska County, in 1939, and moved into the village of Kalkaska in 1941. She was a life member of the Star of Zion Chapter of the O.E.S. in Detroit, and a member of the Golden Age Club of Kalkaska.
Surviving is one son, Harwood Barton, of Manistique.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 from the Berg Funeral Home, with Rev. James Mathews officiating. Burial will be made in Evergreen cemetery.

EVERGREEN CEMETERY, Village of Kalkaska, Kalkaska, Michigan:
Lot 619 5 BARTON, ORPHA: d. 31 Jan 1954, age 85, res – Kalkaska, p of d – Wexford Co., Acute Pulmonary Edema, Congestive Heart Failure, mother of Buz BARTON, widow

6 BARTON, HARWOOD S.: d. 27 Oct 1973, age 65, p of d – Butte Co. CA, married

7 MOSHER, I. J.: d. 27 Feb 1966, age 84, res – Kalkaska, p of d – San Jose CA, Santa Clare Co., widower

8 MOSHER, INZE: d. 1 Jul 1960, age 76, res and p of d – Kalkaska, Acute Heart Failure, wife of I. J. MOSHER, housewife

Re: Bailey Family

vivianrobinson_57 — 2009-01-13 23:21:38Z

I also am looking for a Hiram Bailey b.abt.1857 or so New York. Sister Etta Bailey b.1862 or so Kentucky. Last found them in 1888 in Walker County Alabama. Are these the same people you are looking for? We dont know how they got to Al. Hope we are on the same track, all our older decendents are gone, we are working with memory, Lord help us. Thank you for your time, vivianrobinson_57@yahoo.com

Re: Richardson/Tenney Families

Natalie7464 — 2008-10-26 06:45:19Z

Hi, I did some more checking. Charley and Blanch had four children. They had a son Harry E. Richardson, who was born in about 1902, daughter Florence M. Richardson, who was born in about 1905, daughter Buelah Richardson who was born in about 1907 and daughter Ellen Richardson who was born in October of 1917. However, by the time of the 1930 census, they are shown living with no children, which indicates that Ellen may have died young. In the 1930 census there is a Harry E. Richardson AND a Buelah Richardson both living in Traverse City. They might be the right ones to be the children of Charley and Blanch. I think there is a grave for a Florence M. Richardson in Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska, so she may have never married. In the 1930 census, the Harry Richarson in Traverse City was married with a daughter, but the Buelah Richardson living there was not married yet. I don't know after that.

Natalie

Re: Richardson/Tenney Families

Natalie7464 — 2008-10-26 05:56:07Z

Hi! I am a relative of this couple, though I don't have the information you are seeking. Are you related? I am a descendant of Blanche's great aunt, Angeline Short Bower. Are you a descendant of Abraham Short or otherwise related to this couple, Horace and Blanche Tenney?

Natalie

Re: Shingler Family

rkziegert — 2009-04-22 22:40:59Z

Looking for info on Benjamin and Alice Shingler. Have info on Warren and Jane Elizabeth nee Moore Shingler. Warren is the older brother of Benjamin and eldest son of Henry and Mary nee Kesler Shingler.