Mackinac - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Trying to Find out the orgin of Bourasa

chloeanna73 — 22 Mar 2002 3:05:38 GMT

I would like to find out where the name Bourasa was orginated from I would like to be able to tell her about where her family came from any info. would be appreciated.

WACHTER Family

James P. LaLone — 19 Aug 2005 3:52:37 GMT

Chief Sutago

frankp53155 — 14 Jul 2006 1:21:47 GMT

wanted to share an article about the infamous chief- gives a more contemporary view, at least in the eyes of some writer of the time. apparently that picture from the "before the bridge" made it on a postcard before the book. interested in any and all info /comments from the contents of this article. especially the sister with family info from ashland area. i am a descendant of elizabeth lozon. thank you

Bazinaw, LaDuke

Janice — 2 Jul 2006 4:40:25 GMT

Looking for information on Delia Bazinaw.
Information seeking is parents, birthdate, siblings, children, ect.

Delia married Oliver LaDuke (son of Peter Louis LaDuke and Mary Ann Grondin) on 14 November 1921.

Oliver's b- Dec 1889/99 d- unknown
Delia's b- unknown d- August 1954

Any information is appreciated.

Thank You, Janice

Joseph Alfred, and Agnes (Martin) Frechette & famiy of REXTON and Hendricks Township

Eileen (nee Martin) — 7 Nov 2005 6:50:44 GMT

I'm looking for death/cem documentation for Joseph Alfred Frechette and Agnes (Martin) Frechette who married in Escanaba, Delta County, MI in 1898 and moved to Mackinac County by 1918 thru 1930 census...no info past that time. Had 2 sons: Roland/Rolland (b. 1899 N DAK) married Edna Duford in 1917 in Marquette or Menominee County. moved to Rexton. This couple had son Willard(b.1918) and daughter Gertrude(b. 7/1919)--she died after one year..other children I'm unaware of.
Agnes and J Alfred's second son is Wallace G.(b. 10/17/1902 MI) who married Rose L. Ryerse(b. 1908-09 MI) in 1926 in Mackinac county. I'm unaware of what children came of this marriage. Info on these children of Agnes and J Alfred appreciated as well.

Welden / Weldon & Reid Families

Leigh Hay-LeBlanc — 18 Aug 2005 6:55:56 GMT

Searching for Thomas Welden/Weldon, wife Lavina Prophet and children.
My family information has Thomas Welden born in Ontario, Canada in 1858, married Lavina about 1882 and Thomas is apparently buried in St. Ignace, Michigan. He died July 2, 1938.
No idea where this information came from and I am trying to confirm this.
Lavina Prophet's sister Ellen married James Reid and I have found them on the 1880 census for Alpena Michigan with children.
Thanks,
Leigh....In Canada.

Looking for Courvilles

Blanche Hyatt — 5 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Francis Courville 1844-1908 purchased 160 acres in Mackinac Co. in 1892. Wife was Emily Lamable 1853-1910.My great-grandmother was their daughter Delima b.1878 in Engadine, d.1950 in the Soo. She married George Cardinal in 1892. My grandmother Delima Rose was born 1896 in Rappinville, she married Hector Demers in 1914 at St.Mary's Church, Sault Ste.Marie.

Mackinac Marriages 1725-1837

martin1811 — 30 Apr 2008 2:03:28 GMT

While researching online for U.P. information, I came across a digital copy of the book, "History of the Upper Peninsula, 1883." In the Mackinac County section, I found several pages that recorded an "old marriage register" for Mackinac and St. Ignace. These are Catholic Church marriages for the French inhabitants of the area, and there are 115 marriages listed from 1725 to 1837.

Here is how to locate this information. Go to this URL:
http://www.pldl.org/michcol.html and scroll down the page to the reference "History of the UP - 1883." Click on that title. The new page will open to the title page of the book. Near upper left side of the screen, look for the small box that shows the "page no." Use the down arrow to go to page 370. The marriages are listed on pages 370 to 372. Use the + sign at the top of each page to enlarge the page. In the box marked "Format" at the top left of the page, change the "image" to PDF. When that page opens, it is possible to print the page.

I hope this information will be useful to some researchers.

Joseph Martin
Romeoville, Illinois
martinjo(at)lewisu.edu

Frank A. Sauro

Larry Looby — 10 Jun 2004 9:51:31 GMT

I am attempting to find an obit for Tec 5 Frank A. Sauro serial number 36238194 who was born abt 1917 in Michigan, he lived I believe in Clark township, Machinec County. He was killed in action during WWII. Can anyone help? Thank you kindly in advance.

Elizabeth K. Wilkins July 4, 1858-July 2, 1913

Lora_Treadwell — 17 Apr 2008 9:20:29 GMT

I found an Elizabeth K. Wilkins born July 4, 1858 died July 2, 1913 buried in the Lakeside Cemetery in St. Ignase, Mackinac County. She is in the plot with Daniel Kenter born April 15, 1838-died September 27, 1899; his wife Margaret O'Hare and children Netty born in Saugatauk 1868 died St. Igance December 12, 1904 and Francis G.....no info. From some other death records it says that Elizabeth Wilkins was a sister. Not sure if she was the sister of Daniel Kenter or his wife Margaret. If any one has additional information on Elizabeth, I would very much like to hear from you. Also any information on Francis G will also be appreciated. Many thanks....

Charles Oscar Johnson

adstephen — 11 Feb 2008 3:20:59 GMT

My great grandfather was born in Sweden 1864. He came into the USA and settled in the Naubinway area. His wife was Fannie Caffey and they were married in Sault Ste. Maria on Dec 3 1890. I'm looking for help finding were in Sweden his is from. They had 9 children all up in the Naubinway and Garnet area. Any clues as to where to look for Charles Oscar Johnson would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Alan Stephen

STITES -- SMITH of Mackinac county,GOULD CITY

stitesgale1 — 30 Mar 2008 10:37:51 GMT

Looking for information on Samuel STITES in Mackinac county years 1886-1920.Samuel first married to Sarah Louise having children Harry(born 1861),Frank(born 1863-64),Caroline(born 1867). Samuel married second wife Anna(upper peninsula) having children Pearl(born 1892) and Grover(born 1896).
Samuel's son Frank married to a Anna.Frank had a son Dennie S.born 1889-died 1957.Frank,Anna and Dennie S.Stites buried in Newton Twp.Cemetery,Mackinac county.
Samuel's first daughter Caroline Maud married Wm.M.Tichenor.
Suspect either SAMUEL or FRANK married a Anna SMITH.
Any one having any information on any of these people please e-mail stitesgale@sbcglobal.net

Thank you,
Judy Stites

William Johnson

Bridget Cadreau — 19 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm researching WILLIAM JOHNSON, born in Vasa, Finland, in 1871 or 1872. Married Anna Carolina STRANDHOLM in St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan, in 1895. Lived in Hessel.
Seven children; Selma, Edward, Carl, Anna, Ellen, Mildred, Belle. Anna died in 1911. William died in 1943.
I'd like to trace the Finnish and Swedish roots, but need more information about William and Anna.

Odell Lamb

KennethLamb31 — 26 Mar 2008 12:09:51 GMT

Searching for information on Uncle Odell Lamb who taught and was principal of a school in Mackinaw county in 1930. Please e-mail Ken at: kjlamb@tds.net Thank you.

johnson Family near Brevoort, MI

drjaxc — 27 Feb 2008 8:07:30 GMT

I am looking fo rinformation of the descendants of Frederick johnson born 1900 and hs wife Leona and son Frederick born around 1929. They were on the 1930 census of Portage twp. can anyone tell me whre Portage Twp is located and what present day phone directories would cover this area.
I am guesing it was near Brevoort, MI. Are there any genealogical sources in this area ?

Please reply to
drjaxc@sbcglobal.net

Fisher family, Mackinac, Chippewa, Luce Counties

Cheryl — 18 Dec 2002 8:03:44 GMT

attempting to locate Fisher family relatives who may have information regarding history of William Jesse Fisher who lived in Corrine, Mi and raised his family their. Married Catherine Adair from Feversham, Ont. Canada. Had a brother by the name of Edward who resided in Canada for the duration of his life and raised his family their. Unable to find info pertaining to this Fisher family beyond my ggrandfather WIlliam Jesse. It is said that they came from Engalnd.

Albertine LEE, Paul LEE, Woodrow LEE,

Terri Lee — 13 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Trying to find info on my grandfather, Paul LEE. I feel I must at least shed a little light as to why this is so important. My Fathers father- My Grandfather has been a real snot all of his life- He married my Grandmother and went to WWII and managed to send word home that he had been killed in the war- They hold a memorial service and less than a week later my father was born. When my father was in his mid to late 20's he got a call from a man saying that he wanted the estate of Paul Lee, that had been robbed from his mother. Shocked my father hired a lawyer to find anything he could about Paul- come to find out the snot had faked his death twice and been married three times-without a divorcee to anyone. The third time he died we are thinking he may have actually died! But are waiting for a autopsy report or anything that say's he is dead. For years now I have been fiddling with finding information about the life of Paul. I have managed to piece together some but other years are a great loss-A short time ago my father had a heart attack- He is still in the ICU- He asked me to "find the missing pieces of Paul's life" And I have no clue as to how to do so or even where to start looking- My father never got to know his father when he was alive- I am hoping to answer many of his questions before his time is up. All I know is my father HAS to know about the life of his father. My father thinks he has more siblings out there, I'm just not sure- We have found two already!
All I have is this- 5209 E. 4th Ave. Spokane County Washington-He has this Address listed for himself- his mother Albertine Lee- His father John Lee- and brother Woodrow Lee- His name was Paul E. Lee This paper has a date on it - September 26- 1950 he enlisted in the service
from that address? Do you have any other clues as to where I may look for information-or even what I should be looking for? His mother is buried in Escanaba MI- His father is also buried in Michigan but we do not know where.

Looking for Lockwoods

starrcross — 5 Feb 2008 11:59:33 GMT

I am looking for any information on the following Lockwoods that may have lived in MacKinac and Schoolcraft Counties.
Benjamin F. Lockwood b. in NY, 1869, s/o Benjamin F. Lockwood and Laura (Possible maiden name of Briggs)
Ben Jr. b. 1869, married Katherine children were: Benjamin Frederick b. 1898, Caroline b. 1904, Henry b. 1908, Nelson b. 1910, Melvin b. 1911, Bulah b. 1913, Vernon b.1915 and William b. 1919.
Benjamin Frederick Lockwood married Lillian. children were;
Frederick b. 1919, James R. b. 1920, Violet b. 1924, Benjamin J. b. 1925 and William b. 1929.
I am trying to find a connection to my Lockwoods that came from NY to Hillsdale Co., MI and some moved on up to Mecosta Co., MI. This is where the first Ben lived. I believe Ben Jr. was raised by his grandparents, Jehial and Adeliza (Jenkins) Lockwood in Hillsdale Co. MI. At least that is where he was living in 1870 and 1880.
Any possible connections or information please e-mail me at
bridgettk2@yahoo.com
Thank you
Bridgett

William CANTIN Obit

N_Buchholtz — 15 Jun 2007 1:46:22 GMT

MACKINAC PIONEER FOUND DEAD IN WOODS
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WM. CANTIN MEETS DEATH ON ABANDONED ROAD
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BODY EXPOSED TWO DAYS
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Before Being Discovered by Hunters. Deceased was a Farmer of Rapinville
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(Special Correspondence)

The people of Engadine and the surrounding country received the greatest shock of their existence Sunday when the dead body of William Cantin, one of the best known farmers in the county, was found lying on the old Arnold road about one mile south of Engadine. About twenty rods from the body his team of horses was found, one of them dead and the other's condition such that it, too, would have perished in a short time, had it not been discovered.
Mr. Cantin left his farm Friday morning with a load of hay for Naubinway. After disposing of his load, it is believed that on his return to his home his team must have run away and got on the old Arnold road, for this road is only used during the winter months for a logging road and is impassable for rigs at this time of the year.
It is the common opinion that he was thrown from his rig and that Mr. Cantin started on foot after his runaway horses and that when he got to them he was too exhausted to release them. It is also believed that he lay down to recuperate his strength and that the excitement of the chase and his rough experience in his condition was the cause of his death. The exact truth of his experience in the lonely swamp, all alone, will never be known as the mystery dies with him.
If it had not been for the fact that a couple of men from town took the old road while hunting, it is probable that the body would have lain there until spring. The men, after satisfying themselves that there was nothing that could be done for the dead man, succeeded in extricating the live horse from its position in the water and worked over it so that they were able to bring it to town the following day and it is believed that it will soon be in good shape again. The body of Mr. Cantin was taken to the family home Sunday afternoon.
William Cantin was one of the successful farmers of this section and was highly respected by his neighbors. He was a man of kindly disposition and his many friends deplore his untimely death and the family has the deepest sympathy of the entire community.
The deceased was born in Rowdin, Ont., Dec. 12th, 1856, and came to Michigan at the age fo 25. In 1888 he was united in marriage to Rosa Boucha in Rapinville where he made his home.
He is survived by his widow and five children. Mrs. Ed. Minor fo Newberry; William, Eddie, Archie and Norma, all of Rapinville; also two brothers, Jerry Cantin of Rapinville, Joe Cantin of Naubinway, and Mrs. Therrian of Montreal, Can. All but the sister were present at the funeral. The deceased was a kind and loving husband and father, a congenial and obliging neighbor. And will be greatly missed by his many friends.
The funeral was from the Catholic church in Rapinville, Rev. Father LaFebre officiating, and the remains laid to rest in the Engadine cemetery.
Mrs. Wm. Campbell of the Soo, and Mrs. Julia Pond of Trout Lake, Mrs. Cantin's sisters, were present at the funeral.

---ST IGNACE ENTERPRISE DEC 14TH 1916

Obit Lookup Please

londer — 13 Jan 2008 10:28:00 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Herbert Graunstadt. He died on
July 9, 1988 and is buried in Naubinway Michigan.

Thank You,
Susan

Mackinac Band: Cheri-Eck

cathyh155 — 20 Jul 2006 3:52:49 GMT

Sheldon family

MarciaMitts — 20 Dec 2002 11:08:02 GMT

Joseph Sheldon was born in Ontario and came to Macinac county, I think St Ignace, with his family. He was born abt 1832. Children Amelia, Adelia, Ophelia, Permelia, Cecelia, Hadley, Lillie. Wife Elizabeth.

family in old Huntspur town in 1894-1900 Census

debbie — 26 Nov 2005 6:10:53 GMT

Henry and Adeline Vanasse was in Huntspur had children in
1895 of may had Minnie,Laura born Jul.1897,Would like to
find a census on this family.Deb.

1839 Mixed-blood Census

Larry Martin — 20 Sep 2002 5:16:17 GMT

Would anyone happen to know where I could find a copy of this census? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Looking for any information on Loraine Doris Aikins

TammyCadueWillems — 4 Nov 2007 2:19:03 GMT

My Grandmother was apparently born on Mackinac Island.
Name: Loraine Doris Aikins. Year of birth 1907 - 1917.
The spelling of the last name could vary ie. Aitkins, Aikens...
Her father was William Aikins. He eventually settled in Brigden, Ontario.
I do not have a mother's name.
My aunt recently told us she was native - and they weren't allowed to talk about it growing up.
If anyone has any information at all it would be much appreciated as I am at a BIG roadblock with this line in my family history.
Thanks.
Tammy Cadue Willems

William Henry Hartwell

saintshawn — 4 Nov 2007 12:50:09 GMT

1. WILLIAM HENRY3 HARTWELL (URIEL2, SAMUEL1) was born December 1872 in Michigan. He married MAGGIE JENNIE (KING) ANDRESS June 10, 1897 in Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, daughter of DAVID ANDRESS and MARGUERITE ASSLIN. She was born October 1879 in Canada, and died May 01, 1946 in Michigan.

Notes for WILLIAM HENRY HARTWELL:
Need to Check Mackinac and Chippewa County for Death record.
Check Mackinac County for Marriage Certificate.

More About WILLIAM HENRY HARTWELL:
1900 Census: Charlevoix County, St. James Twp. Michigan, age 24, married 4 yrs, living with father , occupation Sailor (Lake)
1910 Census: Mackinac County, Clark Twp. Michigan married, 4 children
1920 Census: Mackinac County, Clark Twp. Michigan married, 8 children
1930 Census: Chippewa County, DeTour Twp. Michigan married, 8 children

Notes for MAGGIE JENNIE (KING) ANDRESS:
Need to check Mackinac and Chippewa County for Death Record.

More About MAGGIE JENNIE (KING) ANDRESS:
1900 Census: Charlevoix County, St. James Twp. Michigan, age 20, married 4 yrs, 2 children born 1 living; living with husband & father in law
Nationality: Native American

More About WILLIAM HARTWELL and MAGGIE ANDRESS:
Marriage: June 10, 1897, Bois Blanc Island, Michigan

Children of WILLIAM HARTWELL and MAGGIE ANDRESS are:
2. i. URIEL T.4 HARTWELL, b. April 29, 1898, Michigan; d. May 05, 1983, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.
ii. ANTHONY J. HARTWELL, b. Abt. 1903.
iii. WILLIAM HARTWELL, b. Abt. 1905.
3. iv. HARRIET CECILIA HARTWELL, b. November 17, 1906, Dudley Bay, Michigan; d. February 03, 1964, 9:30 pm at Tahquamenon General Hospital, Newberry, Luce County, Michigan.
v. JAMES HARTWELL, b. Abt. 1912.
4. vi. NETTIE B. HARTWELL, b. July 18, 1911, Chippewa County, Cedarville, Michigan; d. July 10, 1986, Ogemaw County, West Branch, Michigan.
5. vii. GEORGE HARTWELL, b. May 02, 1917; d. September 02, 1973.
viii. LEONARD HARTWELL, b. March 07, 1919; d. June 1984, Roscommon County, Roscommon, Michigan.

More About LEONARD HARTWELL:
Social Security Number: 371-18-0681

ix. RUTH HARTWELL, b. Abt. 1923.
Note: iam told Maggie was a King and others says she was a Andress..
Please any help little or big would be appreciated.

Daniel Mahoney / Mahony - died 1839 or 1840

jankasprzak — 19 Oct 2007 3:31:48 GMT

Does anyone know how to find death records for Mackinac Island? Not included on St. Anne's CD register.

1860 Census Info

jankasprzak — 19 Oct 2007 3:40:44 GMT

Is there any way of knowing location by the 1860 Census? There are numbers, but no street names shown. Matthew Geary House still stands. My ancestor is 2 numbers from his. They would be neighbors, no?

Matthew Geary House

jankasprzak — 19 Oct 2007 3:30:09 GMT

In the 1860 Census, my 4G grandmother, Catherine Hamel is two names from Matthew Geary. The Census shows only numbers, no street info. Would my ancester live 2 doors from Geary? Interesting to know as Geary house still stands. Does anyone know meaning to numbers on Census? Any way to find out?

Looking for Francois Larose at Sault Ste. Marie

cwoodnd@aol.com — 20 Jan 2002 7:09:40 GMT

Looking for any information on Francois Larose. He married Marguerite Saulteux, and they had a son named Frank Larose who was born about 1838. Frank got in trouble with the law in Michigan (a bar room brawl) and ran off to Manitoba. Francois Larose was listed as a fur trader on Samuel Abbott's list in 1802 at Mackinac.

Hendrick's Quarry Route

avedac1 — 11 Sep 2007 5:18:24 GMT

From approximately 1933 through 1953, my grandfather was involved in hauling blueberries from near Whitefish Point to Appleton, Wisconsin. Part of the journey passed through Mackinac county, perhaps Luce and certainly Chippewa County, but I have been unable to document the precise route owing to later road changes.

The route, as described to me was as follows: "shortly after Caffey Corners were the highway turned first north for
about a mile and then east for a half mile, they turned off U.S. Highway 2 north on what was then Michigan Highway 48 - a small road that led straight to Hendricks Quarry. It then jogged alternately east and north until it reached Michigan highway 28. They would then travel east on M28 until they came to the intersection with Michigan Highway 123."

Can anyone familiar with this area either describe the route in detail or have maps or know of maps from this period sufficiently detailed to show the route?

Gary N. BEARDSLEY

WHL44 — 9 Sep 2007 7:33:51 GMT

BEARDSLEY, Gary N.
Of Mattawan
Formerly of Curtis, MI
and Centerburg, OH

Passed away Sunday evening, September 2, 2007. Gary was born August 20, 1931 in Columbus, OH, the son of Lyndol and Margaret (Brown) Beardsley. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. Gary was an amateur radio operator and just loved to "tinker". He loved to do jigsaw puzzles, hunt wild mushrooms and was known to everyone as the person who could fix anything. He also owned and operated a small resort in Curtis, MI called Deercove Beach for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Rosemary Baldwin. On November 17, 1956, he was united in marriage to his loving wife of over 50 years, the former Barbara Kennedy, who survives. Also surviving are two children, Noel (Lisa) Beardsley, Letitia (Michael) Bates; three grandchildren, Julie Beardsley, Collin and Lauren Bates; his mother, Margaret Beardsley; and three nephews, Kent, Trent and Tim Baldwin. There will be no visitation and a memorial service will be held at a later date. To honor Gary's memory please donate a jigsaw puzzle or a book to your local library in Gary's name. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. 269-343-1508
www.langelands.com
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/5/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

ST.ONGE, LATOUR, LETOUR, DESJARDINE, DUMAS, LETARD

BettyLNelson — 4 Nov 2001 12:29:55 GMT

Just a few names, I have more:

AMABLE ST. ONGE, JOSEPH LATOUR, ADLAIDE DUMAS,

MARTHA J. DESJARDINE, LETARD

Surnames: St Onge, Latour, Letour, Desjardine, Dumas, Letard, Plankey

Looking for help to figure out this family. I am told that the Latours real name is St.Onge, they changed it when they came to the states as Indians were not allowed to

purchase land, they are also known as Letard, Letour and Dumas. This family is from the upper peninsula of Michigan...in Mackinac and Chippewa counties. Some dates I

have are Angelique Dumas b. 1854, Joseph Dumas b 1857, Louis St. Onge b 2-1860, Anthony Francis b 1868, Joseph Dumas m. Julia St. Germain in 1894, Joseph A. Dumas(ST. Onge)Latour m. Martha Jane Desjardine in 1904, Abraham Latour b. 1905. Have more names and dates. Willing to share info.

BettyK

Seeking Mackinac information

Jami Moran — 8 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information surrounding the marriage of Mary Martin (Andress) to Thomas Bazinaw on Mackinac Island in Mackinac County. They had a daughter, Mary Jane "Jennie" Bazinaw that married John Visnaw on 09-05-05. Sincerely appreciate any assistance.

Mackinac Bridge worker

MarieClassof86 — 23 Jun 2007 11:31:18 GMT

We are trying to find out more about
my husband's paternal family lines.
He did not know his father and would
like to know more about his paternal
lines to satisfy his curiosity about
his family heritage as well as for
medical reasons.

Here is what we know:
My husband was conceived most likely in Aug of 1957.
It is likely that his parents met in St. Ignace.
His mother who has since passed told him that his
father was a Potawatomi Indian who worked on the
Mackinac Bridge. We have no name or anything to
go on. His father would have likely not known that
he was conceived. I know this isn't much to go on
but was hoping that with the 50th anniversary of
the bridge might bring about an answer. Beyond this
I guess our only hope would be to take a DNA test which
at present isn't within our budget.

Thanks,
--Marie G.

Help finding an obituary

hawkman_ohio — 1 May 2007 3:00:00 GMT

I would like to find an obituary for a Josephine Buttermore if available. I am unsure where to write to or who to contact who may be able to help.

SSDI lists last residence as Hessel, Mackinac Co, MI
MDI lists last residence as Clark, Mackinac Co, MI
MDI lists place of death as Petosky, Emmet Co, MI

She may have died someplace in Emmet County at a hospital or something but I know that she did live many years in Mackinac. She died on 28 March 1985.

Could someone please help me?

Thanks.

Bourassa

joan_soulliere — 17 Mar 2004 6:11:36 GMT

i have info on the Daniel Bourassa b 1752, i have three wifes, .daniel married [1] in jun 22 1780 in st clair co ,il, theotis arnwaiskie. no [2] jul 20,1786 mackinaw,mackinaw co to marguerite Bertrand b 1764[dau of joseph-laurent Bertrand and marie-theresa Dulignon. no [3] Theotis Pitange/Pisange b 1770 d 1840 st marys cem. Linn co,KS. daniel died 1840 st merys cem. linn co KS. Theotis; Potawatomi indian. i also have children by all three wifes, is my info right ??on daniel ?.this info was ginen to me over ten years ago, from ?

Visnaw

Kandy Williams — 22 Mar 2002 6:14:44 GMT

I am looking for a connection to my gg grandmother whose name was Philomena Visnaw born May 2, 1896 and was placed in an orphanage along with her brothers and sisters. I have no idea is this was her real name or not. My grandmother has no idea just said the orphanage and all the records was destroyed.

Philomena Visnaw? died July 1976 and was married to William Wellington Garrodd.

Rousseau Family

ddsloan1 — 23 Sep 2006 8:41:24 GMT

I'm looking for any information regarding the following family.
According to the 1870-MI-Mackinac-Saint Ignace Census I found:
Charles Rousseau, 40, born in Canada
Charlotte (wife) 36, born in Michigan
Joseph M. (son) 3, born in Michigan
Charlotte J. (daug) 2, born in Michigan

1880-MI-Mackinac-Hendricks Census I found:
Charles Reso , 50, born in Canada
Charlotte (wife), 47, born in Michigan
Antoine (son), 26, born in Michigan
Joseph (son), 13, born in Michigan
Charles (son), 9, born in Michigan
John (son), 5, born in Michigan

I believe John is my great grandfather, John Jonas Rousseau. The family knew that he had a brother Charles and his father was Charles but nothing else has been known about this family. Family story is that Charles (young one) moved to Duluth, Minnesota and worked for the Salvation Army but I haven't been able to verify that yet.

This family has been quite a brick wall for the family researchers (2 of us). I think that this census informaton may have put the chip in it that we've needed.
If anyone has any information on this family please contact me.
Thank you so much
Delayne

Nay-She- Kay- She

notoz10 — 5 Apr 2007 10:58:24 GMT

does anyone know anything on Moses Allen or his wife Mary Ann ?who his parents might be

Tracy family

Randy & Penny Tracy — 2 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the following families who, at one time, lived in either Chippewa or Mackinac co. Michigan: Arthur or Benjamin Tracy, Alexander LaPoint, Adeline Jondreau, Herb Winters, Nettie Wright, Andrew DeWitt, or Washington Fergusson.

FAGNANT

JPionk — 7 Mar 2007 9:26:15 GMT

Looking for information about Angelica Fagnant married to Joseph Fountain(Fontaine).

Bourassa / Duffina

sarahgura — 22 May 2003 5:23:48 GMT

In my family tree I have the following:

Ida DUFFINA b. abt 1889 in Mackinac or Cheboygan Co., MI
daughter of Francis DUFFINA

married Paddy BOURASSA

believe they lived in Cheboygan.
Ida may have been born on Mackinac Island
Had children:

Laura Bourassa abt 1905
Frank Bourassa abt 1907
George Bourassa abt 1909

Seeking Descendants. Please write with any info. on this family.

Bonneau / Toumi / Nikanen / Sagator / Sagataw / Alger Co.MI.

Anita Nelson — 9 Jan 2006 4:39:29 GMT

Angeline Bonneau, Nancy Toumi, and Elizabeth Nikanen (sisters) from Nahma,MI. Delta Co. all passed away here in Alger Co. Munising, MI. I knew all three sisters, their children, and grandchildren that lived in this area.
I believe this family is both Grand Traverse Ottawa and Chippewa. I believe their mother was Chippewa and their father was Ottawa. I do not have any files on this family anymore so going pretty much by memory. I may have seen their mother's maiden name somewhere, possibly in an obituary. Seems to me it was Bourassa/Boursaw something like that.
If you write to the Alger County Courthouse they may be able to help you by checking the death records of these sisters to see what their mother's maiden name was. That is why I am listing these three by their married names. It will be easier for the courthouse to look them up. The people at the courthouse know this family as well so it should not be too hard. Their births would be in Delta Co. Michigan. Hope this helps you with your research. Friend of the family, Anita L. Nelson

Neveu Family in Sault Ste. Marie

mbutland — 25 Feb 2007 4:34:29 GMT

Seeking information on the following family. The spelling of the name has been listed in various family & civil records as Neveu, Nephew, Neven, Neville, but recently I have come to believe the name is Neveu:

Mary Neveu, born about 1848/1849 in Sault Ste. Marie, married George Savoy October 10, 1869 in Marquette, MI.

In the marriage record, Mary's parents are given as Michel Neveu & Marguerite Cantin.

In a search on FamilySearch.org, I located a marriage record of Michael Neven, born 1828 to Marguerite Fontaine on February 12, 1849 - Could this be the same couple as Mary's parents?

Also on FamilySearch.org, an LDS member has entered parents of Michel Neven as Alexis Neven & Marie Bassinet & parents of Marguerite Fontaine as Joseph Fontaine & Josette Jolineau.

Have no idea if any of this information is accurate, considering the spelling variations.

Would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who might have any information.

Greatfully,

Mike Butland

Looking for researchers to exchange info on these lines...

BettyLNelson — 26 Nov 2005 9:45:34 GMT

Searching for other researchers that are working on these surnames to exchange information and help each other. I am particularly looking for the LEVEQUE Family from Canada whose famiy settled in Mackinac County in the early 1800's. Some given names for this family are: John Bte II, Issac, Paul, Mary L, and there are others, 10 known children whose names I do not have yet. Per the 1860 Census for Michilimakinac Co., St. Ignace Twp.,... Mary Lavake b. abt.1821-4 Canada married Louis LaJoice in Mackinac county on March 18, 1837. Louis was born in Canada abt. 1808. She is part of the LEVEQUE Family above from Canada. According to this census they had 5 children in Canada and 5 children after coming to Mackinac County. I have Mary Lavake/Leveque's death cert(died June 1905 in St. Ignace) which states her parents are Paul Lavake/Leveque and Mary Bishop but nothing else.

For the surname PLANKEY, I am looking for the parents of Rufus Plankey b. Sept 16, 1875 Canada, Immigrated 1890, married in St. Ignace to Agnes Lajoice. Rufus' father name is Frank or Francis. They reportedly stayed with the Beckers upon coming to MI.

I am also interested in further info on Angeline Robinson b. 1841 in Mackinac Co.(1870 #59-14) and her father Francis Robinson b. 1797 in Canada. Francis married Josette Jacob Chebayabos in Mackinac county on Sept 11, 1826.

I am searching for the Indian family of LOUIS/LEWIS from Mackinac County. Charles Louis b. 1863 (DR #3453) married Marie Louisa Smith Way-we-gon-nay-be (DR # 3454). Both Mackinaw Band.

Other surname info:

LEVEQUE CAN>MI EARLY 1800'S
LAVAKE MI 1800'S
LAJOIE CAN>MI EARLY 1800'S
LAJOICE MI 1800'S
PLANKEY CAN>MI LATE 1800'S
AMIOT CAN>MI EARLY 1800'S
ROBINSON CAN>ME LATE 1700'S
LOUIS/LEWIS MI EARLY 1800'S
LAMBERT CAN>MI EARLY 1800'S

Any help will be GREATLY appreciated.
BettyK of Olivet, MI
formerly from Marquette and Manistique,MI

Bodwin / Bodin / Beaudoin

justme1858 — 21 Feb 2007 5:06:57 GMT

Looking for Bodwins' of St. Ignace area. 1835-1900. Joseph,Angelique,Isabella,Mary,Margaritte,Hyacinth,Catherine.Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated

George and Margaret Carr family

pdominie1 — 12 Feb 2007 12:39:03 GMT

Looking for information on the family of George and Margaret Carr, sons Otto and Genevieve, Robert and Belle, Otis and Marion, Maurice and Margaret, George Leslie and Everett W. George and Margaret originally from New York State and Ontario, Canada, found first in Pickford, Chippewa Co., Michigan in 1900 and from 1910 - 1930 in Mackinac Co., Michigan. Found most buried in Cedarville cemetery, Clark Township, Michigan. Have information on the New York siblings of George, but little on his Michigan descendants.

Riopel / Metay

PLTessier — 4 Feb 2007 6:52:21 GMT

Jean Baptiste METAY married Marie RIOPEL in 1828. In the 1860 census Holmes, Michilimackinac, Michigan, page 78, Marie is living with her son Peter Metty and his family. Under the heading "Color", the enumerator has a tick mark for each of the family members. See attached file. Following the marks upward, the last entry the enumerator wrote is "Ind." Am I to presume this family has Native-American roots?
The genealogy of the Riopel family shows only one marriage between an ancestor and a "Sauteuse Indian" at least four generations removed from Marie and she is not a direct descandant of this union.
If you have any insight as to what were the enumerator's intentions or other knowledge of Marie's family, any help would be appreciated.

Josetta champagne / bouchard

1950lreid1953kreid — 24 Jan 2007 1:55:11 GMT

Hello, I'm in need of baptism, birth, death, or marriage papers with Josetta Champagne's parents name on them. Her parents were Simon Champagne and Marguerite (possibly McMillan) Otchapewa married in St Ignace 14 DEC 1822. Josetta married Eli Bouchard 2 DEC 1928 in St Ignace. It looks like her parents already had children when they married, posibly why they were not married in the church. Some of Josetta"s older siblings were baptised at Mackinaw Island. Can someone check this out for me that has the CD. Josetta was born around 1816 on Mackinaw Island. Thanks in advance. Lyle Reid

Where to look for an obituary

hawkman_ohio — 1 Jan 2007 2:45:23 GMT

Can someone point me to the right direction in locating an obituary please? My great-aunt died in Petosky in 1985, but resided in Mackinac for 30 years.

Census records Michigan

RuthMoss27 — 11 Jun 2003 3:29:22 GMT

Please excuse my ignorance, but I was checking census records for Michigan and came accross the race "M". Can someone tell me what that is? Thanks.

Augustus Bazinaw / Emma Bazinaw

Stephanie Bazinau — 15 Nov 2006 1:21:02 GMT

I thought I read a posting on here that had Augustus Bazinaw listed. I am his great-great granddaughter. My family is from Mackinac Island. Thanks.

Macinaw Island Births

Judith Kendrick — 4 Dec 2005 6:14:27 GMT

Is there anywhere to find birth records from around 1849 for Macinaw Island? Looking for Madeline Corrow birth record.
Any help appreciated. Judy

andek

randar21 — 9 Nov 2006 11:17:11 GMT

found this inST MARY's BAPTISM BOOK YR 1811-1900. MARIA ANN ANDEK CROW B-6-17-1896. sponsers where BENJi MEXICO AND MARYGISIS. INDIAN PTE ,MI >DELTA CO MI. DID NOT SAY WHAT YR SHE DIED. DOES ANYONE KNOW MARIA OR THE SPONSERS. thank you, darlene

Santigo Settlement

Connie — 30 Sep 2006 4:11:45 GMT

Looking for any information concerning this settlement. Where was it was located ? I have some relatives listed as living at the "Santigo Settlement". Any info, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Pond

Barb Johnson — 8 Oct 2006 4:44:30 GMT

I believe we have a Peter in our family. He was a fur trader in the 1800's on Mackinaw Island. I don't have a lot of info on him, but maybe the rest of the Pond family is related to make the connection.

Jean Durant

CarolHarmon65 — 20 Sep 2006 3:33:25 GMT

Looking for the immigration of Jean Durant b about 1888, about 1913 from Canada or Ireland

copies of nikunen ancestry

randar21 — 9 Nov 2006 11:17:11 GMT

hi! sherly, I have some copies if you want them. give me a call. darlene

Early Grondins of Mackinac

Janice — 4 Aug 2006 8:13:15 GMT

Looking for information on the early Grondins of Mackinac County.

Pierre Grondin birth- 18 November 1814 (Canada) d- 1898- Mackinac County
Married Theresa Charboneau(x) on 8 July 1833 in Mackinac
birth- 12 July 1815, death 2 Febuary 1902- Mackinac County, daughter of Louis Charboneaux and Susanne Godin.

Children born to this couple-
Peter- b-22 October 1834 d- 21 May 1929 (m) Louise Trottier
Louis- b- 10 April 1836 d-1 April 1910 (m) Mary Ann Martin
Mary b- 1839 d- 24 January 1926 (m) Augustin Trottier
Charles- b-1842 (m) Lillian Darling
Theresa- b-1845 (m) Charles Archambeau
Joseph- b-1848 d-May 1904 (m) Veronique Martin
Catherine b-1848 d- 19 January 1919 (m) Doras Tardiff
Hyacinth b-1851
Francis b-1853
Henry b-1858 (m) Isabelle Chenier
Ursaline b-1859
Mary Louise- b-1859 (m) Frank Paquin

Looking for information on spouces to children or if any remarried, ect. Also any other children not listed would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Janice

andek, kiwigwanaba, sagato

sheryl scott — 12 Jul 2006 1:02:49 GMT

william andek and maria ann kiwiganabe (can't find anything on them)THEY where my greatgrand parents. there dau MARY ANN ANDEK my grm. was b-8-1-1889 .AT INDIAN PTE< DELTA CO,MI SHE HAD ALOT OF DIFFERENT NAMES BEFORE SHE MARIED SIMON SAGATO ON 10-8--1920. MY motherELIZABETH MARIE SAGATO WAS B-12-19-1904. in NAHMA ,MI .she D 9-24-1991 ) OF CANCER.at age 86. at WETMORE,mi shes buriedat munsing tsp cemetary.DARLENE

I need help with the Jacob Kromuller family Clark twp

Brett_Hardesty — 20 Aug 2006 11:44:54 GMT

Hello folks I am trying to locate some information about Jacob and Matilda Kromuller of Clark twp. Mackinac county MI. for an elderly couple who have always been kind to me. Jacob was born 1863 Germany per the 1910,20 and 30 censuses Matilda 1868 Sweden . These are the grandparents of the elderly man. Ellen was Jacob and Matildas only surviving daughter b 1903 Mackinac county MI. I assume Jacob and Matilda were married there and that the two other children died there between 1900 and 1910. I am hoping a kind soul could help me find an obituary and marriage record and death record for the couple in question.

Thank you very much for any help you can offer

Mitchel, Mitchell, Michel, Bennett,

Jimmie Mitchell — 1 Nov 2002 4:33:23 GMT

I am in search of Mitchell's from Canada. I am in search of any body with a data base with the names listed in subject line please reply poco80@ptsi.net

Grondin

Janice — 2 Aug 2006 3:07:51 GMT

Looking for information on Clara Grondin. Her birth is abt 1895 possibly in the St. Ignace Area. Not sure when she passed away.

Her sisters were-

Anna Grondin
Blanche Grondin
Eva Grondin

Not sure as to whom her parents were or if there were any brothers.
She married Elmer Grondin, not sure how or if they were related.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Janice

Louis and Paul Belanger relationship solved! Maybe....

TerryWeller51 — 21 Jul 2006 4:28:28 GMT

Just thought I'd post the results of some research I've been doing on the Belanger family. Paul and Louis are NOT related! As most of you know they married sisters, Louis married Genevive Montreuil and Paul married Angelique Montreuil.

Using the St. Anne's CD, looking at the sacraments there is a Benjamin Belanger who seemed to be close to Paul (they show up in each other's kids' baptisms). Benjamin's third marriage to Catherine Plant lists his parents and home parish. The parents listed were Joseph Belanger and Josette Fortier. The home parish is St. Guillaume d'Upton, very close to St. Michel d'Yamaska, home of Louis Belanger's parents Chrysostome Belanger and Therese Petrin. Both Louis and Paul named a son Joseph, so a cousin? Benjamin's records were found at Maskinonge, but his parents were married at Yamachiche. Benjamin's parents were Joseph Lefebvre dit BOULANGER and Josette Fortier. Boulanger not Belanger. At Yamachiche is a baptism for Paul dated 12 Dec 1809. 1809 is consistent with census records.

I got an email from Susan Neumann who has been researching Benjamin Belanger and she supplied me with the following passage from the Richard G. Hulbert Diary, p. 128, Sept 1890 "4 Sept Benjamin Balongi (brother of Paul Balongi (Sen), who is now living at Scott's Point) called on me today. His home is at Anastique, Wisconsin, near Green Bay. He will return probably to Anastique.

Scott's Point is now called Point Patterson. I have in my records land transaction from Newton Township which is where the Point is located. Paul Belanger and his wife lived there until the mid 1890s - the last official documents I have for them. No death date for either Paul or Angelique has yet been found.

A couple of months ago I published an article in the Habitant Heritage about Marie Belanger (daughter of Paul) and Oliver Therrien. In the court records the Belanger named is spelled Boulanger. Go figure?! Is this circumstantial evidence or proof?

look up - MARIA ANN KIWIGWONABE. ?born nahma, mi

darlene — 28 Jul 2006 9:59:37 GMT

MARIA ANN KIWIGWONABE.?born nahma,mi what yr don't know all i know her dau wa b-1889. bap 9-20-1891. ihate to make aquess and sound stupid help.

St. Ignatius Loyola Church, St. Ignace, Mich.

Max — 17 Jul 2006 12:44:40 GMT

Can someone tell me if there are transcripts available for the above church? I see they have not been microfilmed by the LDS. What is the best way of having look-ups done? I need some dates for events and others verified.

Max

Chief Santago

mcgraw130 — 18 Dec 2005 3:52:25 GMT

Here is a photo of Chief Santago aka Chief Santigo. I compared it to another photo of him and it is the same guy. Hopefully, I can make this post.

nikunen

sheryl scott — 9 Jul 2006 5:52:49 GMT

i sent you amessage on ancestry .com. cause i could'nt get throughon the e-mail address you gave me. i'm still dumb when it comes to computers. i live in CUDAHY ,WI IHOPE YOU GET THIS. darlene

Elmer & Clara Grondin

JS — 9 Jul 2006 9:43:20 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Elmer & Clara Grondin. It is presumed that they lived in the area of St.Ignace, MI, or its outskirts, as many children where born in St. Ignace.
Looking for birth, and death dates, parents for both, along with Clara's maiden name.

I am listing their deceased children only.
Lloyd, b-? d-?
Vernon, b-? d-?
Henry, b-? d-?
Raymond, b-? d-?
John, b-abt 1930/1 d- 10 January 2005
Leland, b-? d-?
Christopher, b-? d-?
Irene, b-? d-?
Mildred, b-? d-?
Sharon, b-? d-?
Any information will be helpful as this is all the information that I have. This information came from a 2005 obit for John Grondin.

Thanks in advance and any information will be deeply appreciated.

JS

clemente / clement

Mary Miller — 9 Jul 2006 5:59:46 GMT

I'm looking for info on Michele Clemente aka Michael Clement, married to Lucia Capobianco aka Lucy Whitehead. Thanks

Samuel Abbott, Mary Bridgette LaCroix, Children Samuel, Margaret and Caroline Abbott, Pierre and Marie LaCroix

Betty Cogan — 22 Jul 2004 3:56:04 GMT

Any information on these individuals would be so appreciated. Samuel was born 1783 in Detroit and died 1851 on Mackinac Island. Have been told that Mary Bridgette LaCroix is related to the Gulpin's of the island - would like to verify.

Source: Governor and Judges Journal, Proceedings of the Land Board of Detroit, 1915 (Page 164)

23. The Abbott's were among the wealthy people of Detroit and at the time of the fire lost heavily. Samuel was one of six children.

(4) Samuel, born 1775, married Miss St. Croix, of St. Louis, MO, and settled at Mackinac. She was living at Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1888.

Samuel Abbott is buried in a crypt in the Catholic Cemetery at Mackinac Island.
.......................................................................... ......................................................
Samual Abbott, Sr., went to Mackinaw Island and was a very prominent citizen of the island. He was an officer in the militia in 1805, and held many appointed and elected offices on the island,among them Justice of the Peace, Judge of Probate, Notary Public, Collector of Customs, and Mayor. After 1816, he worked for the American Fur Company. Samuel married Mary Bridgette LaCroix, of St. Louis, Mo., some time prior to 1838, as a real estate transfer was made in both their names that year. Mary Bridgette was the daughter of Pierre and Marie LaCroix, in whose name and deed was signed on Mackinaw in 1822. Samuel and Mary Bridgette Abbott had three children, Samual, Margaret and Caroline. Margaret married Pierre Keyandwy (Name: Pierre Kiwandaway
Age at Death: 40 Years
Place of Birth:
Date of Death: April 20, 1857
Cemetery: St. Ignatius

Could not find a marker in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.

Please email with any information at:
longlakegranny@aol.com

Have many pictures and would love to share!

Also have a lot of information on Goudreau, Davenport, Clement, Bellant, Rapin

nikunen. FOR SHERLY SCOTT

randar21 — 9 Nov 2006 11:17:11 GMT

hi, AUGUST NIKUNEN. B-10- 31-1872, TOHOLAMPI ,FINDLAND. D-5-6-1926. m -2-24-1897 TO SUSANAH (SANNA) HARJUVUORI. AT AGE 21.B-1-29-1876 SAME AS ABOVE. D-5-13-1925 .THEY HAD 11 CHILDREN .4DIED AT BIRTH. IWILL WRITE THERE NAMES LATER . BY THE WAY DO YOU HAVE MY BROTHERS PH NO .I TRIED TO CALL HIMAFEW TIMES .THANKS FOR INFO ON MYAUNT HELEN. DARLENE

nikunen

SHERLYSCOTT — 7 Jul 2006 7:10:44 GMT

HI SHER darleneYL,SENT YOU A MESSAGE DID YOU GET IT?

RE: VanSickle, Fred ; Fitzpatrick, Daisy

TCRAIL — 6 Feb 2006 4:36:15 GMT

Can anyone tell me where Fred and Daisy Vansickle are buried and the date of their death. Freds wife Daisy is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann (Hamilton) Fitzpatrick. Any information on Daisy and Fred I would appreciate. Did they have any children? I am visually impaired and I have to depend on the net being my transportation to distant places to fine my info. Thank you tcrail@insightbb.com

Looking for information on the family of Joseph Closs and Elsie Ross

Janice — 28 Jun 2006 3:09:45 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Joseph Closs and Elsie Ross.

They married on 8 April of 1907 in St. Ignace

Joseph- b. (?) d- 11 February 1969.
Parents were John Baptiste Closs and Mary Paquin.

Elsie - b- 20 April, 1891 d- March 1953
Parents were George Ross and Jane LaVake

Looking for Joseph's birthdate and children born to this family.

Thanks in advance,
Janice

Nuttall

Kim Kester — 28 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on any of the mentioned surnames. Emmanuel and Hannah (Putman) Nuttall moved their family to Oceana County in the early 1890's. I believe that Joel and Lydia (Dunkelburger) Deitz/Dietz were already living in the area at the time. Frank Louis Nuttall (son of Emmanuel (Massey) and Hannah Nuttall, and Lena Dietz/Deitz, daughter of Joel and Lydia Dietz/Deitz were married about 1896 in Oceana County. Emmanuel died in 1901 and Hannah in 1907. Joel died about 1903 and Lydia remarried to a Rev. Morse. Lydia died in 1935. Any information on any of these families would be greatly appreciated

Aggie McCalmon m.Thomas A Taylor in St Ignace July 23, 1890

Lynn — 5 Jun 2006 11:37:09 GMT

I am looking for any connections to Aggie McCalmon whom married Thomas A Taylor in St Ignace July 23, 1890. I believe they had 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl.

Looking for Willis Taylor in/around Hessel/Cedarville area 1920-50

moses77 — 16 Aug 2004 6:12:59 GMT

I am looking for my GGUncle Willis Taylor who had a pulpwood mill,and maybe a boarding house in the Hessel or Cedarville (may be in the Nunns Creek area?) area between 1920 until his death on on Jan 31,1950,his death cert says "He was on his way to get medical attention,when he dropped dead at the wheel of his automobile".
The lady who filled out the death cert was a Mrs Kenneth Kerr or Kenn (very hard to read the last 2 letters of her name). Does anyone out there have ANY info on either of these two people? If so PLEASE contact me,I have been hitting this same brick wall for over a year now! THANKS Lori

GARRISON / NEWTON

B. King — 5 Feb 2006 7:07:38 GMT

I am looking for any and all information on the Garrison family of Mackinac Island.I have just recently found the obit for my uncle John O. Garrison. This lists John as having died (4/08/1910) at the home of his daughter Mrs. U. Newton , at Mackinac Island. Also listed was a a wife, Mrs. Jane Garrison, two son's, John and Fred and another daughter, Miss Kitty Garrison.Can anyone help me by leading me to what might be the right Cemetery for this area. I am a life long New Yorker and digging into Michigan records with no results. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
B. King

1839 mixed blood census

Carol Hamp — 5 Mar 2006 12:36:21 GMT

Hi Judy, Marie is mentioned on the 1839 mixed blood census. She is one half chippewa age 24 resides at Mackinac , born Red Cedar Lake, Wisc. She was rejected but so was my grandmother Elizabeth Belanger but received annutity payments at Mackinac after her husband Sameul Leblanc died, for her and her children so I don't really know what the rejection meant. I am related to the Belangers, Leducs, Lapeer/Lapierres, McGulpins, Aslins, Chevaliers just to mention a few. Did I tell you I was a Lalonde from St. Ignace. What was your maiden name? I graduated in 1954 from Lasalle High.
Carol

Peter Pond

Ruth Tuohy — 15 May 2006 11:35:04 GMT

Derek Hayes' book, First Crossing, contains interesting information re Peter Pond. Alexander Mackenzie's sister was my gggrandmother, thus my interest in this family. Pond was an associate of Mackenzie in the fur trade and also on his exploration journeys that took him to the Arctic and the Pacific Coast. Pond apparently was a native of Connecticut. I believe he was born in the mid l700's.
The St. Ignace Ponds were French. Good luck in your searching. Ruthie

Ponds of Mackinac County

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

Looking for information on the family below. Peter's real name may be Augustinius and he married Maria Bousse/Boucher.
(Residence is Point St. Ignace)
(Birthplace “FdL” believed to be "Fond du Lac" for Peter)
(Birthplace “St.M” believed to be "Sault Ste. Marie" for his children)
(Birthyear would have been 1780 for Peter according to age given in this document year)

1839 half breed census from the Treaty of St. Peters

Name, Blood, Age, Res, Birthp. Decision
Pond, Peter one-half 59 (1780) PSI FdL Rej
Mary Ann one-half 16 (1823) PSI St. M Rej
Augustine one-half 14 (1825) PSI St. M Rej
Cyril one-half 12 (1827) PSI St. M Rej
Louis one-half 10 (1829) PSI St. M Rej
Pierre one-half 6 (1833) PSI St. M Rej
Julie one-half 4 (1835) PSI St. M Rej
Isabelle one-half 2 (1837) PSI St. M Rej

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated!

Plante / Plaunte families of MI

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

Looking for information on the Plante families of St. Ignace, Mackinac Island and surrounding areas.

Pierre Plante
spouse- Josette Bouillette

Peter(Pierre) Plante birth-1812/16?
Micheal Plante birth 1812/16?

Not sure if Peter(Pierre) and Micheal are brothers or if they are related to the Pierre and Josette above.
Both Peter and Micheal are listed on census records for St. Ignace and Mackinac County, and both are listed to have wifes by the name of Marie.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.....
Thanks, Janice

Maurice Parmalee

traverse1 — 2 Dec 2006 2:46:11 GMT

I have been searching for this man for a very long time and finally found his death record and obit yesterday while traveling through St. Ignace.

His death certificate says he was employed as an auto mechanic for the highway department when he died on Nov 9, 1960. In the book "Before the Bridge" published in 1957 lists him as a turnkey at the courthouse and says his wife Alice (Hundley) was a cook at the hospital.

Is there anyone who has any information on Maurice Parmelee/Parmalee/Parmalie such as a photo of him, any paperwork with his handwriting on it, anyone who remembers him, or just any tiny little tidbit would be an interest. (I have something with his handwriting on it and would like to compare to see if it is the same person and also have a photo of a young man that I would like to compare to see if it is the same person.)

He is buried at the St. Ignatius cemetery.

I think in 1953 he lived in Cedarville according to an old Traverse City Record Eagle newspaper article.

His death certificate lists his address at the time of his death as 207 Murray St., St. Ignace.

I have been doing this research for a number of years for an 89 year old woman whose father disappeared in 1926 and she has been trying desperately to find out what happened to him for a very long time. We think he might have been Maurice Parmelee.

WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE HELP US??

Would like to hear of any tiny scrap of information.

Pauline

Surnames - Goudreau, O'Rourke, Sweeney, Morrow, Arnott, Gray, Dupras, Heikkala

Aaron Sweeney — 19 Mar 2004 4:20:21 GMT

I have researched the following families. Several of my family trees are posted at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/w/e/Aaron-P-Swe...

If you have any other information on these families, please contact me.

Aaron Sweeney

Orphanages/adoption services in Mackinac County 1920-1933

xpmjzk — 9 Apr 2006 1:09:49 GMT

I am searching for information on locating orphanages/adoption servies that covered the surrounding area of and including the town of Rexton, Mackinac County, MI for the years 1920 thru to 1933.

Thank you for any consideration to this inquiry.

Peter Pond, Jr and Augustinus Pond

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

Looking for and information on Ausustinus Pond birth abt 1792 in Canada (wife Maria Boucher).
Children are:
Rachel b-1816
Augustus b 1825
Cyrill b-1827
Louis b-1830
Peter b-1833
Julia b-1831
Elizabeth b-1837
Simon b-1840

I keep finding that everyone believes that Peter Pond Jr ( Fur Trader and explorier for North West Company in Canada) is Augustinus' father. Does anyone out there have the true linking for Peter to be Augustinus' father.

All information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Janice

LaDuke / Leduc / Leduque of Mackinac County

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

Looking for information on
Jeremiah LaDuke (Leduc) born in Canada abt 1792
aka- Geremi Leduque, Jeremi Laduc
Mary(Marie) Breaneau/Bruno born in Isle Royale abt 1804
Found in 1830 Michilimackinac Territory Census
Found in 1840 Mackinac Census
Found in the 1860 & 1870 Census's living in Holmes Twp, Michigan (Mackinac Island area)
Mary living with daughter Adelaide in Cheboygan County 1880 Census.
Death records for Cheobygan County show Mary passing in August of 1880.
Trying to locate Jeremie's death date and county.
And as to whom the children married.

Children born to this couple
Elizabeth b-1845/46
Christeen b- 1842/43
Mary- b-1831/32
Jane- b-1825/26
Louis -b- abt 1822 in Canada,
married Lucy Beaugrand/Bougras(2nd wife)b-Canada abt 1834
Edmond- Unknown info
Peter- b- 1829/30 ?
Geneiveve- 1825
Adelaide b- 1830- married Andrew Rapin
Catherine- b-1837/38
Isobel- b-1840/41
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Janice

LeDuc / Plaunte of Mackinac County

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

Was wondering if anyone out there had in information on:

Mary Leduc (daughter of Jeramie Leduc & Mary Breuneau/Bruno) whom married Micheal Plaunte on 3 April 1842,
St. Anne's, Mackinac Island.

Looking for children of this family and as to any information on Micheal Plaunte

Also looking for any information on Jeramie & Mary (Breanu/Bruno) Leduc....

Thanks, Janice

LeDuc / LaDuke of Mackinac County

bud8fan67 — 4 Mar 2006 11:48:26 GMT

Looking for information on
Jeremiah LaDuke (Leduc) born in Canada abt 1792
Mary(Marie) Breaneau/Bruno born in Isle Royale abt 1804

Found in the 1860 Census's living in Holmes Twp, Michigan (Engadine area)

Children born to this couple:

Elizabeth
Christeen
Mary
June
Louis -b- abt 1822 in Canada,
married Lucy Beaugrand/Bougras(2nd wife)b-Canada abt 1834
Edmond-
Peter-
Geneiveve-
Adelaide-
Catherine-
Isobel-
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks Janice

Plante Families of Mackinac County

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Elsie Marie Plante-birth 6/10/1843 (married Theophile St. Onge, son of Louis St. Onge and Catherine Pelletier)

Elsie Maries parents were-

Peter Plante- no other information
Peter's wife- Maria ?- no other information

Any other information on this family would be appreciated.

Thanks, Janice

Archambeau & Trottier / Truckey

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Francis Archambeau and Cecelia Trottier/Truckey.
Celcelia is listed as death in Mackinac County, MI
Children listed as:
Francis
Elinor
Ursula
Alfred
Joseph- spouse-Elizabeth LaDuke
Hyacinth
Elsie
Paul
Elizabeth
Fabian
Alexander- spouse-Esther Grondin
Mathias
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Any info on the Decendents of Ursula (Archambeau) La Duke

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

I am looking for any information on the decendents of
Ursula La Duke, maiden name was Archambeau

Ursula was born around 1857/58 and married Jeremiah La Duke around 1878, his birth around 1855 in Michigan.
Ursala's father was Francis Archambeau, birth around 1805, (no other info known).
Ursala's mother was Cecelia (Troquier/Trottier/Truckey) birth around 1822 and death around 1918.

La Duke, Pond Families of Mackinac County

surfingjunebug — 21 Jun 2006 2:28:22 GMT

I am looking for any info on La Duke and Pond Families of Mackinac County.

Jeremiah La Duke (Le Duc) born in Canada around 1792, unsure of place of death.
- wife Mary (Breaneau/Bruno) born in Isle Royale around 1804, death in Cheboygan County around 1880

Louis La Duke (Le Duc) born in Canada around 1821 (No other info known)
-wife Lucy (Beaugrand/Bougras) born in Canada around 1834 (no other info known)

Cyrillus Pond, born around 1826/28 (his mothers name may be Marie ?)
wife- Susanna Grondin, birth 1835 ( her mother's name was Theresa Charboneaux, her father was Pierre L Grondin)

Napolean Cyril Pond, born around 1857/59
wife-Celine (Selena) St. Onge, born around 1863 (her mother's name was Elsie Marie Plante, her father's name was Theophile St. Onge)

John Goudreau

J Pionk — 30 Jan 2006 7:20:50 GMT

For those of you who are interested in the Goudreau's of Epouffette... I posted a picture of two WWI soldiers in the Mackinac County Photo Album under Veterans of Other Wars sometime ago. I do know that the soldier standing is my GG Uncle William A. Beloungea who died in France during the war. At the time I did not have a clue as to who the other soldier was although he was known to the family because of the message content on the back of the picture( it was a postcard picture taken at Scotts Point and was sent to Williams' sister, Sadie Belongea Sly). I came across Williams' Draft Registration card and on it he claims to work at fishing for John Goudrea at Seul Choix Pte. I then came across John's Draft card which said he was self employed at fishing. Both registered the same day in Mueller. I suspect the other soldier is John Goodreau(seated). Let me know if anyone can support this theory.

Claude Caron is not Chougeka DeCarrie / Decora, etc.

Linda — 27 Jan 2006 12:51:53 GMT

I'm very curious. What is your documentation linking Claude Caron and Choukega (aka Wooden Ladle)DeCarrie/DeKaury/Decorah, etc. as the same person? I've found that same theory in Wisconsin's Early French Habitants by Jo Bartels Alderson and Kate Alderson Rennert. I also just found someone else who identified Caron's wife (Wau-Pe-Se-Siu) as a daughter of Chougeka. I have never found any primary source documentation for this theory. I wonder where it originates. Any suggestions? Honestly, I think it is wrong, but maybe there is some link between the Caron and DeCarrie families I have missed. I'd appreciate your response. Thanks much!
Linda

William Henry Gray and Eleanor

Shari — 21 Jan 2006 11:11:05 GMT

Looking for any info on William Henry Gray b 1969 Michigan, married (in abt 1892) Eleanor ? b 1875, French Canadian , 9 children all born Ozark Michigan. Otto, 1893, Irene 1895, Walter 1896, Florence 1900 , Roy 1902, Floyd 1904, Earl 1906, Nelson 1907, Viola 1909. I have them on 1910 census for Trout Lake township, on Ozark Road. They moved to Alberta in 1911 and had two more children. Census shows French Canadian/English origins.
Would like to know where they came from, or is there is additional family in the area?

12 census of the USA INDIAN POPULATION SIMONS AGATO SR

darlene — 9 Jan 2006 4:35:04 GMT

I found SIMON SAGATOsr on the above paper's he had a sonJOHN AND A DAU MARY. could some one do a look up for me.he was living in HENDRICKS,MACKINAC,MI . he wasa wood chopper.HE livedthere in1838 he was 61 at the time. he was born in 1835. thanks so much darlene

sagato

darlene — 19 Dec 2005 8:10:14 GMT

this is the rest of the other message john,no6282, these are simon sagato jr kid's frank no6284,85 noage LIZZIE 6284 ,85 age5 these kid's where , not on list ,NANCY TOUMI SAGATO MUNISING,mi (ANGELINE BONNEAU , bertha ,helen , mi thankyou darlene