Mackinac - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Australian Seeks Assistance

ThomasKer2 — 2009-11-08 14:32:52Z

I'm not related to this family.

Death record -
County: Mackinac
City/village/township: St Ignace
Last Name: English
Given Name: Daniel W
Age: 41
Death Day: 1
Death Month: Dec
Death Year: 1902
Father's Given Name: Daniel
Father's Last Name: English [b. Canada]
Mother's name: Jane Forrester [b. Canada]
Occ: tailor
Birthplace: New Brunswick, Canada
Cause if death: congestion of lungs, Brights disease

1930 is the last available census at this time......

Try -
Vital Records – Marriage, Birth & Death
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/

Re: Australian Seeks Assistance

Leroy_English — 2009-11-08 03:34:28Z

Thanks for the assistance !
cheers !

Australian Seeks Assistance

Leroy_English — 2009-11-07 11:56:38Z

I would appreciate help in locating obituaries for American relatives who died in St. Ignace. Due to the distance, this help is truly appreciated !

Daniel English died 20 Nov 1883
Elizabeth English died 13 July 1911

John English died 16 Dec 1933
Dan died 1 Dec 1902
David English died 7 Aug 1947
Elizabeth English died 7 Sept 1893

My private email is westwardfrontier@yahoo.com

cheers !

Re: Spieles Family

2009-11-05 16:24:25Z

I have some information shared with me by Mary Spieles, Jacob's second wife. His first wife died - they had three children - Elwell (Babe); Wally and Charles. Jacob and Mary had four children - Mary Ann, Peter, Angeline and Thomas. We have contact with Charles and his family, but have lost touch with the families of Elwell (Babe) and Wally, both of whom are deceased. As far as I know, there were two marriages - Jacob married Mary after his first wife died. And there were seven children. He rented cabins in St Ignace. Would like to share information.

Re: Spieles Family

josc6969 — 2009-11-04 22:50:08Z

need more info contact me at josc6969@yahoo.com Joseph Scicluna

Re: Another Rousseau line.

frankp053 — 2009-10-29 19:05:57Z

Faith, I have the st. annes cd and believe I have the entry for the baptism of your Marguerite Rousseau, the parents appear to be Augustin Rousseau and Marguerite Champagne. The baptism occurred in 1825 and it is listed as the 5th entry of the year. I apologize if you already have this info. I saw a couple more entries with these same parents, apparently there was a Michael baptized in 1823. You can contact me through email if you would like any more info.;)

LAFRAMBOISE - CHATELAIN - MARCHAND

denniskaren01 — 2009-10-12 13:25:45Z

Hello, Mackinac Co!

This is request for any info for the Laframboise, Marchand, Chatelain, Legardeur de Tilly Surnames per Canada, Mackinac Island and Green Bay, Wis., etc. I have a problem connecting the correct father to my Jean Baptiste (John B.) b. 1826 Wis. m. Marie (Mary) Rousseau, dau. of Augustin Rousseau. It has been listed in "The Wisconsin Creoles" as the father being Pierre Laframboise, m. NE SET (Lizette) Elizabeth and that they had four sons:
Jean Baptiste
Moses
Jacob
Peter

Lately, it has been brought to light that may be wrong, that a M. Joseph Laframboise is the father, m. Veronique (Koekoseque) "Monique" b. abt 1785, and that they had several children:
Francois Xavier b. 1816
Louis b. 1820
Mary Elizabeth b. 1824
Marie Anne b. 1827
Jean Bte. b. 1826/7
Moyse (Moses) b. 1831
Maria b. 1836
Amable b. 1836

Listed as grandparents are:
Louis Charbonneau
Maria Maccabee
Michael Maccabee,
Marie Anna Housduekou
Joanne Baptiste Koraskak
Pelagia Lariche
John Chalifoux
Christina Rousseau (Mary/Marie Rousseau/Augustin Rousseau's dau. - Never married
Louisa Brunette

Does anyone have a breakdown of the Marchand/Chatelain/de Tilly children born into the Fafard-Laframboise families?

Thank you for any help.

Karen
denniskaren@earthlink.net

Re: Another Rousseau line.

faithandersson1 — 2009-10-12 03:44:18Z

My great grandmother is Margarete Rousseau (abt.1825) born on Mackinac Island.She married John B. Lafond from Canada. Might someone have additional info. on Margarete's parents? I would greatly appreciate any help.
Faith Andersson

Re: Cooperage Mill

Marion48423 — 2009-10-11 20:43:34Z

Have you tried a Google Book search as apposed to a regular google search? I would use Mackinac County Michigan Cooperage Mill and if that doesn't show anything you recognize try adding the names you are looking for

http://books.google.com/

Cooperage Mill

caswim1101 — 2009-10-11 17:48:20Z

My cousin gave me pages out of a book (I do not know its name) The pages were about Cooperage Mill( the pages are numbered 215,216,217), of which my ancestors traveled from Kentucky to work at. Now that the background is in there, I need two things: does anyone know the name of the book this information came from? Also she gave me a picture titled "Inside the Cooperage Mill", I am wondering if there is a place or someone who knows the names of the people in the picture? Thank you.

Re: Hugh Campbell

fireangel117 — 2009-09-30 17:53:30Z

Hello,

Wondering if you are still looking for the family members of Hugh Campbell of St. Ignace. I'm a distant relative on his wife's side. E-mail me at fireangel117@hotmail.com if you get this message.

Emily.

Scotts Point?

ck761 — 2009-09-30 17:52:21Z

I posted yesterday about George Whitcomb. I think I found the death certificate of his mother in law Hilma Nelson 8/21/1903 at Portage(the Nelson family vanishes after 1900 - 8 children and the 2 parents are nowhere to be found - only George's wife Esther). Anyway, this death certificate says burial was at Scotts Point. Is there a cemetery there?

Re: VALIER - VALLIER - VALLIERE

jplalone — 2009-09-30 17:50:55Z

Minor update on the VALIER family:

Thomas VALIER/VALLIER(E) m. to Mary LAMARBE were married in Schoolcraft Co. Still don't know who parents are.

Sophia VALIER/VALLIER(E) [she is a dau. of Thomas Sr. & sister to Thomas Jr. below], b. c. 1836, m. to _____ SAWYER. She had a dau. Maria CHEESEMAN. Maria's maiden name was SAWYER & she married an Alexander CHEESEMAN. I do not know who Alexander is, nor have any idea yet who Mr. SAWYER is.

While Thomas VALIER b. c. 1849 is probably the son of Thomas Sr., the Durant Field Notes say Thomas Jr. (prob. husband of Marianne MARTIN, d/o Antoine & Louise PAQUIN) was separated from his wife and only gives two children:
Thomas b. c. 1872 (as opposed to the 1880 census one b. c. 1877) & a Martha, b. c. 1874 m. to _____ WARD. (She is not being mentioned in 1880 census, unless she is Louisa) so I am still trying to find some more documentation to prove they are one and the same Thomas. Anyone have any obits, photos, church records, etc? The VALIERs were apparently members of St. Ignatius at St. Ignace..

Also have a James N. VALLIER, b. 1858/9 (s/o Sam & Margaret) who married Kate _____. Had at least 2 children: Maggie aka Madge who married George GAMBLE and William. Would like to know Kate's maiden name & parents and
whether she & James had other children.

Thanks, Jim.

LIVINGSTON family

jplalone — 2009-09-30 17:49:16Z

Can anyone identify the following or add anything, thanks, Jim.

______ LIVINGSTON (aka Little White Chief or Maj. LIVINGSTONE), married A-mud-wa-ge-wum-a-quaid, their daughter Charlotte LIVINGSTON was married to Henry Garret GRAVERAET Sr.

Also Julia LIVINGSTON married to Joseph LaFONT. Is she related to the above?

VALIER - VALLIER - VALLIERE

jplalone — 2009-09-24 13:36:52Z

Can anyone provide more information on following (esp. parents & dates):
Thomas VALIER/VALLIER(E) m. to Mollie KELLEY
Thomas VALIER/VALLIER(E) m. to Mary LAMARBE
Thomas VALIER/VALLIER(E) m. to Nancy ABEAR
William VALIER/VALLIER(E) m. 1871 to Rosalie LAJOICE
Sophia VALIER/VALLIER(E), b. c. 1836 m. to _____ SAWYER. She had a dau. Maria CHEESEMAN (unsure CHEESEMAN is a maiden name or a married name).
These people all apparently resided in Mackinac Co., MI.
Thanks for any leads/info. Jim.

Whitcomb obituary lookup

ck761 — 2009-09-23 18:53:16Z

Looking for any help anyone could be in getting the obituary of George Whitcomb who died 12/28/1938 at Portage Twp. He's buried at Sandtown Cemtery. I'm also looking for a picture of the headstone but I'm really hoping to find the obituary so I can figure out who his daughter's married.

Appreciate any help anyone could be in this.

Re: 1870s - marriage and divorce

btluna — 2009-08-19 01:07:05Z

Thank you for reply!

I did some searching on the Michigan Archives website, which is very helpful, and it looks like divorce records for Mackinac County aren't available before 1897.

Re: 1870s - marriage and divorce

ThomasKer2 — 2009-08-18 14:32:38Z

I'm not related.

To my knowledge divorce records are not published.

Re: Sheldon family

jcgile — 2009-01-21 23:47:20Z

I see your reference to the surname Whillans - that is one I'm working on. Cany you tell me where, when and who?

John Gile
jcgile@shaw.ca

Re: Campells of Mackinac and Charlevoix

MaryLouBarrett71 — 2009-08-17 03:26:03Z

I only have a bit that Jim didn't show earlier.

The Mormon Pilot site shows the death of Orson as d 23 Apr 1894 at age 84 year, 11 mon, 12 days. Or born 11 May 1809. It shows him as married so Emily was still alive. The deaths there aren't posted after 1897

On my Orin Campbell who married Bahama Rice I have the note.
"He is the son of Orson Campbell and Emily. Orson and Emily Campbell were involved in the Bloomer protest on Beaver Island. Emily joined other island women in not wearing them- men who "did not control their wifes" in this matter were punished...usually by a whip.

There is an interesting small book you probably can find on Amazon. "A Child of the Sea" by Elizabeth Whitney Williams about living on Beaver Island. It mentions "Mrs Campbell and daughter Mary" on pages 185-200. Maybe more but I caught that on a quick look. Talks about Mrs Campbell coming from NY. If you haven't read any of the other material on King Strang you might. I didn't copy many Campbell references as my main interest in the RICE family. I do have all I can find on the descendants of Orin Campbell and Bahama Rice.
Mary Lou

Re: Campells of Mackinac and Charlevoix

taviscampbell — 2009-08-17 02:12:31Z

Hi there,

I am really struggling to find any more information on both Orson Austin Campbell and his wife Emily Campbell.

I would like to find out Emily's maiden name and her parents name. But most of all any more information on Orson Austin Campbell would be greatly appreciated. All I have is that OA Campbell was born in 1809 in NY.

Thanks!
Tavis Campbell

Re: Ponds of Mackinac County

ChelleHastings — 2009-08-17 20:17:10Z

I believe I am a descendent of Peter/Augustinius Pond & Maria Boucher. I have them as having a daughter named Rachel. She is my ancestor.

Edna Ostrander, Rex Strawe

mainleym — 2009-08-07 20:56:14Z

I am looking for information on Edna Ostrander b. 1888 who would have been the mother-in-law to Rex Strawe b.1910. Rex Straw died in 2005.

1870s - marriage and divorce

btluna — 2009-08-02 15:16:15Z

My 2xgt-grandmother’s sister married in Mackinac County in 1877, at age 16. By the 1880 census she was divorced, with a young daughter, and still living in Mackinac.

-Being only 16, would she have needed her father’s permission to marry?

-Would there be divorce records I can search and where might they be?

Any help appreciated!

Re: Jacob Abraham Theodore Wendell

ThomasKer2 — 2009-05-27 11:54:14Z

I'm not related to this person.

1850 -
Name: Abraham Wendell
Age: 58
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1792
Birth Place: New York
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): MacKinac, Michigan

Abraham Wendell 58, NY = gentleman
George Wendell 26, MI = merchant
Theodore Wendell 24, MI = merchant [Jacob]
Eliza J Wendell 19, MI
William W Wendell 16, MI = clerk
James H Wendell 14, MI
Mary M Wendell 12, MI
Josiah E Wendell 10, MI

1860 -

1870 - census does not state family relationships or marital status
Name: Jacob A T Wendell
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1830
Age in 1870: 40
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1870: Holmes, MacKinac, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Mackinac

Jacob A T Wendell 40 = hardware merchant
Anna N Wendell 20, VA
Eva M Wendell 5/12, MI
George Z Wendell 44, MI = hardware merchant

1880 -

Death record -
WENDELL, JACOB A L
Date of death: 23-Nov-1879
Ledger Page: 152
Record Number: 15
Place of death: Mackinac
County of Death: Mackinac
Sex: Male
Race: WHITE
Marital Status: Married
Age: 54 years
Cause of Death: DISEASE OF HEART
Birthplace: PAINESVILLE OHIO
Occupation: UNKNOWN
Father's Name: Wendell, ABRAHAM
Father's Residence:
Mother's Name: WENDELL, MARIA A
Mother's Residence:
Date of record: 20-Jul-1880

Re: Edna Ostrander, Rex Strawe

ThomasKer2 — 2009-08-17 20:16:35Z

I'm not related to this family.

1930 -
Name: Rex Straw [note spelling]
Home in 1930: Dundee, Monroe, Michigan
View Map
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1911
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Herman
Mother's Name: Prudence
Race: White

Herman Straw 46, IND - manager @ A&P grocery store
Prudence Straw 43, TN
Rex Straw 19, MI

1930 is the last available census at this time.

Who did Rex marry???

Re: Campells of Mackinac and Charlevoix

mlbarrett51 — 2009-08-17 20:20:24Z

Hi Cindy,
Please contact me in regard to your Emily Campbell. I have more info on her ancestry.
Mary Lou

Re: Sheldon family

StasiaJ26 — 2009-04-28 12:11:47Z

Amelia married Charles (Charley) Dean.

They had Floyd Dean who would be my Great-Great Grandfather

Floyd and his wife Ethel (Murray) had my Great Grandmother Clara Belle.

Clara belle had Joyce, My grandmother.

Then my mom then me.

Le Guthie and La Fountaine of Mackinac

jettbaker — 2009-03-21 05:27:43Z

Agathe Le Guthrie Daughter of Thomas Le Guthrie and Unknown Tessereau, married Théophile La Fountaine on 14 Oct 1825 at Ste Anne's, Mackinac.
I am looking for more information on Agathe, her father or family.

From the 1836 Mised Blood Census Register:
gatha Le Guthrie, Ojibwa Metis, b-1810 Mackinac, listed Mrs Theophilius Fontaine, wife Theophilius Fontaine and child of Thomas Le Guthie, Ojibwa Metis, b-1781, listed March 28, 1836 treaty.

1836 Mixed Blood Census Register Ottawa and Chippewas of Michigan Treaty March 28, 1836

#236 Mrs. Theophilus Fontaine
Class 1 aged 26 residence Mackinac length of residence 26 1/4 Chippewa Admitted paid $1,812.50 T
heophilus Fontaine - wife of T. Fontaine and child of No.190 Thomas Le Guthie, Ojibwa Metis, b-1781, listed March 28, 1836 treaty.

Re: DeRusha

lamedame1 — 2009-05-25 05:42:09Z

No problem Josh. I remember you quite well. How are you? Remember when you visited my son, Randy. I have a nice picture of you and Randy together. Anyways take care.
Linda

Is there a Historical Society

moses77 — 2009-01-25 22:20:16Z

In Cedarville or Hessel?? I see a Historical Association for Les Cheneaux,but it looks more like a museum? Thanks Lori

TAYLOR RUNWAY BAR- in HESSEL

moses77 — 2009-01-25 06:12:34Z

My Great Uncle Willis Taylor built and ran the Taylor Runway Bar in Hessel,according to what I can find it was called Wendis Runway at somepoint after his death,it was on the corner in Hessel,and the last address I can find is 518 3 Mile Road Hessel.Does anyone know if this bar still exsists? Does anyone have a picture of it?? Uncle Willis Taylor died leaving "no known relatives" according to his obit,but I know the bar was inherited by Margaret Latham Kerr,and that she worked there at some point. Hopefully somebody knows something of this place? Thanks Lori

Re: Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

jons60 — 2009-08-02 14:13:02Z

Dear Ruthie,
Thank you so much for your help and interest. Just yesterday I tried calling the St. Ignace Library and someone there did the search for me. She found the obituary that I was hoping for. So when I receive it, I will forward it to my cousin in Stockholm. It was also nice of you to give me the contact information for Helen Shoberg. I will keep it in case we need additional information.
Once again, I thank you so much for your kindness.
Sincerely,
Diane

Re: Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

jons60 — 2009-08-01 12:47:19Z

Thank you so much for your reply. I have tried both these suggestions and have not had luck so far. Perhaps they are too busy during this summer season. The Cedarville Cemetery has provided the names and vital dates for Mildred and Conrad Erickson but no additional information. I continue to hope for an obituary.
Sincere thanks
Diane

Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

jons60 — 2009-08-07 20:57:07Z

I am looking for an obit that would give the last names of the daughters of Mildred A. Erickson (d. 21 May 2003 in St. Ignace) and/or Conrad W. Erickson (d. 20 Aug 1960 in Clark Township) First names of daughters are Dolores (b. 1932) and Barbara (b. 1938). A cousin from Stockholm, Sweden seeks this information on her family in America.

Re: Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

jons60 — 2009-08-02 20:59:47Z

Dear Ruthie,
I wish you a very happy 92nd birthday!! What wonderful memories you must have of living in such a lovely place. Thank you for your help and for letting me know about your special day. Many happy returns.
Best wishes,
Diane

Re: Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

swickman185 — 2009-08-02 17:31:15Z

To Ruthie, you must have begun in 1907, which makes it possible you would have known of Ferguson and Addie Maguire of the Island and their children, Lawrence, Harland, Gladys, and Marguerite. Yes? No?

Re: Mackinac Island Newspapers

BA1204 — 2009-01-22 15:01:46Z

This is a little off-topic, but can you tell me if it is possible to get the St. Anne's CD? I'm living in Australia now but will be in Michigan this summer and would like to get a copy of it then if I can.

Re: Sheldon family

janeMiller66 — 2009-06-03 16:47:38Z

Hi,
I do have some info on the MacDonalds(McDonalds). I am descended from Hugh McDonald who was Sir John A. MacDonald's first cousin. Hugh's dad was John and Sir J.A.'s dad was Hugh! The Mac was changed by Hugh as he was a stern Methodist and Sir J.A. was a drinker!! Hope to hear from you soon, and to learn where you fit on the tree. Jane

Re: Sheldon family

janeMiller66 — 2009-04-22 13:34:31Z

I am a descendant of Hugh MacDonald from Essex Co. Ontario. Hugh was my gr-gr-grandfather. He was also a first cousin of Sir John A MacDonald. He was married to Elizabeth Willan from 1831-1853, then he married Anne Sheldon Quick (previously m. to John Quick)in 1853. He had 7 children by Eliz. Willan, and 7 children by Anne . I come down from Hugh and Anne. My gr-grandmother was Lucinda McDonald. The Mac was changed to Mc after Hugh arrived in Canada. I have a lot of info on the McDonalds.

Re: Sheldon family

janeMiller66 — 2009-04-22 13:32:57Z

I have Adella, Mary, Margaret John Duncan, Ann, Harriet and Betsy on my list of children of Hugh and Eliz. McDonald. I can also clear up the puzzle of the change in MacDonald to McDonald names!

Re: Sheldon family

catvocate48 — 2009-04-25 13:05:20Z

I just realized that I was not the original poster for this string so I will clarify my relationship to Hugh McDonald and Elizabeth Willan. Adella McDonald was my Great Grandmother; she married Watson J Clark and my Grandmother was Edith E Clark who married Julius B Kirby and my mother was Pauline Clark Kirby. Sorry for any confusion, I was just so excited to finally see a post. Please email me when you have the chance.

Re: Sheldon family

catvocate48 — 2009-04-25 13:04:22Z

Hello, how great to finally get a reply and to clear up this mystery! My sister and I both had to give reports in school on Sir John but when I started researching the family I could not find the link. We were beginning to think our mother who prided herself on telling the truth might have stretched it a bit with this one. I would love to share anything I have, although you probably have much more to share than I do. You may contact me directly at gmarockson@gmail.com

Thank you.

Re: DeRusha

jbvictor — 2009-05-25 05:32:46Z

sorry Linda I was wrong. This is Josh again. i thought you may have been the mother to my dads middle sons. Tell Randy I said hello. If you get a copy of my grandfathers birth certificate will you let me know.5413266635

Re: De Rushe' Family

jbvictor — 2009-05-25 05:23:45Z

My name is "Josh" Basil Maurice Ribar DeRushe, Basil Victor DeRushe is my father too. I would like to meet my older brothers. So would our little sister Julia I am sure. I believe from what my father has told me that you are the mother to Billy joe and Ronnie. I rarely check my email so i will leave my cell phone number here. my Dad is 70 yrs old now and I am sure he would love to hear from them as well. 541-326-6635.

Jacob Abraham Theodore Wendell

doraleew — 2009-04-30 12:27:43Z

Trying to determine if this individual was of any relationship to my Wendell family in the Albany, New York area. He was born there on 25 April 1832. Apparently he went to Mackinac Island as a child/young adult with his family. Does anyone have any information on who his parents may have been. Know that his home there is now a B & B.

Thank you for any help.

Re: Sheldon family

pmacdonaldks — 2009-06-03 16:47:01Z

Jane, I was reading your post and I too am tracing our roots with Sir John A. MacDonald. My GGGGrandfather was a first cousin as well. His name was John. We believe his father was Alexander, brother to Hugh (father to Sir John.) You stated you have lot of information on the MacDonalds and was wondering if you could share it?

Re: Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

druthb — 2009-07-31 12:35:29Z

Contact www.stignacenews. This is a weeklly publication and should have info you seek. Try the St. Ignace Public Library (906)643-8318. Their archives have records of old papers and I've always found them very helpful. Hope this helps.

Re: Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

druthb — 2009-08-02 12:19:21Z

Les Cheneaux is publisihed weekly in the St. Ignace News. Written by Helen Shoberg it covers Cedarville newsworthy events such as births, weddings and deaths. She can be reached at (906)484-2626 or by e-mail at helenshoberg@centurytel.net. Probably lifelong resident of this area she could have answers for you. Good luck.
Ruthie

Re: Mildred Erickson, d. 2003

druthb — 2009-08-02 15:57:34Z

Dear Diane:
I"m very happy for you. I research the many branches of my family and appreciate information received from other helpful researchers. Many of my ancestors lived in Michigan's UP. I was raised in St. Ignace and have always kept in touch with friends and family.
Your success has made this a very special 92nd birthday for me. Ruthie.