Missaukee - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bowmaster, Bouwmeester, Bouwmeister, Rotgers, Rutgers, Handlogten

patbow — 5 Sep 2008 11:27:31 GMT

Am looking for information on Hendrik Bowmaster/Bouwmeester/Bouwmeister, son of Berend Bouwmeester/Bouwmeister and Jantje Nijboer Bouwmeester/Bouwmeister. He was born 28 October 1840 in Staphorst, Overijssel, Netherlands and came to the U.S. in 1848 on the ship George Duckwitz. He may have married Hendrijke/Henrietta Rotgers/Rutgers.

I have found a Hendrijke/Henrietta Rotgers/Rutgers who was married first to Hendrick Bowmaster, then to Hendrick Handlogten. Do not know if that is the same Henry/Hendrik I am looking for. Would apprecite knowing if there is a link there or not.

Cora Lent Zeitz Matthews Crow Durgan

CarolSawdy — 4 Sep 2008 4:39:14 GMT

Cora Lent married Otto Zeitz July 27, 1901 in Missaukee Co., MIchigan
She married Clayton G. Dorgan Mar. 25, 1913 in Kent Co., Michigan

Peter Vincent Family

mjvincent1946 — 8 Apr 2008 10:43:46 GMT

I would appreciate information on Peter Vincent family. Peter Sr. brought the family from Strathroy, Ontario, Canada to Michigan in 1888. They eventually settled in Falmouth, Michigan. My grandfather, Peter Vincent Jr. owned the gas station in Falmouth.

I would appreciate any information on my grandparents and great grand parents.

I am also interested in any copies of photos someone might have on Peter Sr. his wife Susan and Children. Peter Sr. was born in 1843 and his wife Susan was born in 1851.

Thank-you in advance for your assistance.

Mary Jo Vincent, Granddaughter

Falmouth Relatives Marlow & Schepers

TaniaPorter07 — 27 Jan 2008 8:32:22 GMT

My maternal grandparents are Donna Marie Schepers and Patrick Dwight Marlow.

We are looking for the ancestors of Sidney L. Schepers (Albert G. Schepers and Lena Van Haitsma) & Jennie Mae Eising (Albert Eising & Anna Herweyer) of Falmouth, Michigan.

Sidney & Jennie's children were Margaret "Peggy" Ann, Donna Marie, and Sharon Schepers.

and

Robert James Marlow (Harold James Marlow & Marie Francis Fletcher?) and Marguerite Pearl Weiler (Daniel Joseph Weiler & Mayme Caroline Knutson, also spelled Nutson).

Robert & Marguerite's children were Patrick Dwight and Robert Daniel Richard Marlow.

Any information will be very appreciated!

Gath Family Missaukee and Sanilac counties

looneytoons — 27 Mar 2006 2:01:03 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of Herman Gath, my great grandfather.
His parents were: Augustes F. and Christina L. Gath (Dirges).
Siblings are: Augusta, Ida, Martha and Lewis F.
The Gath family is from Port Sanilac area, Sanilac, Michigan. Herman was married several times and had 3 children-my grandmother-Martha May Gath(1892) and her sister-Ethel Emma (1894)were born in Falmouth, Missaukee, Michigan . His son Wesley was born in Clam Union Twp, Missaukee in 1900.
I am looking for information on the wives of Herman Gath. We believe that Martha and Ethels mother was a Mary Tegel or Mary Dietal, Dichtel and Wesleys mother we believe was Augusta (nee unknown) Gath. He then (1910) is shown to be married to a Mable S. (nee unknown) Gath.
Wesley is shown in 1920 census in Kalkaska living with an Uncle-named James Mathew-I can assume that would make Augusta a Mathew maybe????? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Vern Williams Died falling through ice in 1907

valentine119 — 17 May 2008 3:01:55 GMT

My great uncle died after falling through the ice on Lake Missaukee 11/20/1907. If anyone can look this up locally for me I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Lyle

death search

katyone — 7 Nov 2007 5:47:30 GMT

Looking for any information regarding Mary Pontiac, married to James Pontiac. He is descendant of Chief Pontiac and wed Mary approx. 1899. She died about 1924 and rumor has it she died in Missaukee County. Would like more info it at all possible. Confusion regarding last names and descendants due to translation from Native American to English. Reply to kae_boss@yahoo.com

Ella Stout Parks

pbackwell — 30 Jun 2001 5:47:00 GMT

This is a real long shot but here goes.
I am looking for descendents of my great-aunt Ella STOUT Parks, b. 8/6/1868 in Clinton County, PA and died 5/19/1954 in Lake City,Missaukee County, MI. She and the entire Stout family emigrated to Michigan prior to 1888. Her brother, Isaac Hamilton Stout lived in Big Rapids. I have, unsuccessfully, been trying to find the names of the parents of her father John Andrew Stout and hope some knowlegable descendent could be of assistance. Ella Stout had at least two children, Della and Floyd. Della married George IVERSON of Lake City. They had three children, Merlin, Robert, and a daughter named Ella, I believe, who are my second cousins. I haven't seen them since about 1935 and have no idea where they live now. They would be in their 70's now. If they or their descendents are into geneology and can tell me where John Andrew Stout came from that would be great.
Thanks
Paul Backwell

Anderson Family

jeri_wallce — 28 Jan 2005 2:51:17 GMT

Looking for anyone that might have information on the Andrew Anderson, Augusta (Fritz) Anderson Family of Missaukee Co, Reedder Township. They were in the 1910 cencus, then in 1920 they were in Missaukee Co. Lake Township. There were eight children in all, Amelia (step daughter) to Andrew,Anna, John,Arthur,Albert,August,Edna, and Maurice. Amelia Fritz was my Grandmother, and we are trying to trace her past.
I am also looking for a place a young girl would have gone to have a child out of Wedlock back then. I have lots of pictures to share with anyone that might know something.

Halbert Patrick Boyd

marthae101 — 13 Nov 2007 9:11:49 GMT

Thank you. I just tried call for both of their death certificates. And found out, they did not die in that county, hence no record or death certificate. So now it's
off to write each different county, as they will not tell you IF they died in that county or not.
This is going to be a long process.
Thank you for your assistance. You've been a big help.
I want to ask you this, perhaps you might know this.
Are there any VFW posts there in Moorsetown or close to it?
Halbert served in WWI and had a military funeral. But yet there is NO WWI draft card. Am hoping to find a VFW post close to where he was living, in hopes they might have some info on Grandpa.
Once again, thank you.
Martha

Alberta REEDER SIDEBOTHAM

biolung — 1 Aug 2007 7:48:04 GMT

Hoping someone in/near Lake City will be able to help me. I received yesterday the death certificate for Alberta Sidebotham/Sidebottom nee Reeder who died in Warroud Minnesota Aug 2, 1909, however the burial information is blank-only "X"s beside each of the areas as if they were meant to be filled in but no-one did. She was 26 when she died, born 1882/3 in Lake City Michigan. Her mother (Lavina Reeder) died in 1893 and is buried in Lake City Cemetery. I am wondering if possibly Alberta is buried with or next to her mother.
I am wondering if anyone has access to the cemetery records and who might be able to tell me if this is the case. Any info would be much appreciated.
Mark, in sunny Surrey BC

LANNING moved to Missaukee Co from Blackford Co, Indiana

jmckemie116 — 28 May 2007 11:27:21 GMT

Looking for information about Jacob S. LANNING and his wife ELLA both of whom were born in Indiana and possibly died in Missaukee County, Michigan.

Jacob S. LANNING b. Mar 1853 married Ella WYABLE (possibly TWIBELL)b. 1852 on 03 Oct 1874 in Blackford County, Indiana. They moved to Missaukee sometime after the 1900 census in which they are in Indiana and before the 1910 census which has them in Missaukee Co, Michigan.

Any information GRATEFULLY received.
Jen

Spencer P. Hall Family Need Help Please !!

thunderrockvalley — 22 Dec 2007 1:27:21 GMT

Hi,

I need help on fineing Spencer P. Hall B:1874 D: 1951 His wife name was Julia Rapp B:1882 In michigan. What I need is where did she die and where is she Buried.. He is buried in the Starcity Cemetery but I don't know if she is buried there to. Im trying to help a friend with this. Please {Smile}.They where on the 1930 Census in West Branch, Missaukee County, Michigan After that I need all the help I can get. Spencer Hall Was buried by the Young Furuial Home in Lake city but don't know who to get ahold of them. When Spencer died he said he was Married on his death record and my friend says she died in 1936 + or - and she thinks she is buried in Isabella County, Michigan But I can't prove that yet. But we your guys help maybe we can... Smile.

Thanks So much for your guys time!!
Glenn

Halbert Patrick Boyd-Moorestown, MI

marthae101 — 7 Nov 2007 12:35:38 GMT

Hello: I am trying to research my Grandfather: Halbert Patrick Boyd. Grandfather and his sister Peggy aka Effie Boyd Evans bought a farm there together. I just found out that he died there in his garden. Sometime in the 1960's.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Would love to have an obit, and a date of death, so I could call for his death certificate.
Thank you for your assistance.
Martha in CA

Jennings history, Missaukee County

Mignon Janet Alworden — 3 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Gage family lived in Jennings when it was a booming mill town. John, Leroy, Edna Gage-Friske and Jennette Gage are buried in the Jennings cemetery, Missaukee County, Michigan. Any information, even historical about the town would be appreciated. Have some old pictures of when the mill was in operation. Oscar Friske was my grandfather and played ball for the "town team."

PORTER

Laura Porter — 9 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Eugene George PORTER of Missaukee County.

Dates of Death

Christina Lawrence — 2 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for dates of death for some of my ancestors. They lived on a farm in Missauke County, specifically McBain in the late 1800's early 1900's. Their names are Henry Vanderveen we believe his date of death is sometime around 1900 his name may also be in the dutch Hendrick Vandervein. His wife Fannie Vanderveen (dutch, Fenna Vandervein) would be sometime between 1887-1890. I am also searching for the correct first name of Dick or Dirk Vanderveen who was born June 2, 1911 or 1912 and died in 1918.

The currently have unmarked graves. We are trying to purchase headstones but would like to make sure all the correct information is there.

James Destin Bowen/Mary Westveer married 1898?

James J Bowen — 14 Dec 2004 7:29:20 GMT

I am trying to locate a marriage record for James Destin Bowen born Feb 1874 and Mary Westveer born 1879.(Near Falmouth?) These are my grandparents. Census records of 1900 (Clan Union Twp. Missaukee) show them married for 2 years.
James died in 1947 and Mary in 1930. Both buried outside Cadillac.

I am unable to find Mary's parents and am hoping that a marriage record would show parents.There are many Westveer families in this part of Michigan.

James's parents are John and Mary (Bennett) Bowen.

Thanks
James J. Bowen

Looking for death certificate Gaiyen-Miller in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan

lafurlow — 3 Jun 2007 2:20:37 GMT

I'm stumped and need help! My great-great-great-grandmother was Mary Alice (last name supposedly Gaiyen), born in Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana. She married Jesse Watson Miller in 1876 and eventually died 5/13/1935 in Lake City, Missaukee Co., Michigan. I have been able to verify all data on her, marriage (listed as miller), decendants, burial... but I cannot find her anywhere with a maiden name. I can't find anyone spelled Gaiyen at all, or anything remotely close enough through soundex to trace her. I would imagine I could find her in both 1870 and 1860 census with her parents (father born Bavaria, Germany and mother born Ohio as she stated in 1880 - 1930 censuses). At this point, I need a death certificate to attempt to move further. Upon trying to order one, it will be $45 which seems absurd! I've ordered them through other states for as low as $4.

Is it possible for anyone to simply do a lookup at the local office, possibly even a xerox (if allowed by agency). I will pay any copying/mailing fees needed. Thank you so much for any help!!

Dawn

Henry Karsten b: July, 1857

scottyice — 8 Sep 2001 9:52:48 GMT

Anybody have any info on a Henry Karsten born in July of 1857 who lived in Missaukee County (I believe he lived in Clam Union or Vogel Center)? He married a Sadie (?), and had children (I beleive) named Lizzie, Harm, Jacob & Peter.

I'm trying to determine where he was born and/or who his parents were. There was a Henry Karsten born in Vriesland, MI on July 21, 1857 which I think MAY be the same Henry Karsten. It seems the odds of 2 Henry Karstens born in Michigan in on the same month, same year that aren't the same person are pretty unlikely, but given that Vriesland is 100+ miles from Missaukee county, I don't know. Anybody have any ideas?

looking for McBain family

camsat1 — 30 Mar 2007 2:31:53 GMT

I can trace my family back to John and Elizabeth(Boedecker) McBain, who both died in McBain, MI. I am wondering if anyone has any additional information on the McBain family.
Thanks!

KALIS From Missaukee

Mimama — 7 Nov 2005 3:19:06 GMT

Looking for information on the following people. Mainly, HENRY KALIS. (Son of MIKE & AUGUSTA KALIS)

1900 United States Federal Census Michigan Missaukee Reeder District 116 (Anc.com P 8)
Mike Kalis, Age 40 (B Aug 1859), Yrs Married: 17, Occp: Farmer, Yr Immg: 1884, Yrs in USA: 16, GR/GR/GR; Augusta, Wf, Age 36 (B Aug 1864), Yrs Married: 17, Children Born: 11, Children Living: 8, Immg: 1884, Yrs in USA: 16; GR/GR/GR; Charlie J., Son, Age 13 (B Jan 1877), MI/GR/GR; John, Son, Age 10, (B Oct 1889), MI/GR/GR; Otto, Son, Age 8 (B Feb 1892), MI/GR/GR; Augusta, Daug, Age 6 (B Jan 1894), MI/GR/GR; Willie, Son, Age 4, (B Feb 1896), MI/GR/GR; Henry, Son, Age 2 (B Feb 1898), MI/GR/GR; Minnie, Daug, Age 4/12, (B Jan 1900) MI/GR/GR

KLINE

shenry9031 — 13 May 2007 12:43:05 GMT

I am looking for anyone that is related to JOHN SYLVESTER KLINE that passed away in 1969 and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Lake City.

WISNER DEATH

tomoneil50 — 11 Jun 2002 8:24:36 GMT

Searching for death and burial information on MOSES CARPENTER WISNER. In 1880 census he was living with his son THOMAS BUNCE WISNER in Wayne County, MI. After 1880 THOMAS moved to Missaukee County, and died there in 1889. I have
been unable to find death records of MOSES in Wayne County,
where his wife is buried. Possibly he moved to Missaukee
County with his son. Any records of his death and burial will be sincerely appreciated.

Knop relatives

JPetrovato — 15 Mar 2002 1:12:27 GMT

Especially looking for Knop relatives, originally from Holland, immigrated to E.Grand Rapids & thereafter to Missaukee county, in the Clam Union or Falmouth area. My great-grandmother's maiden name was Laban.Grandmother Helena Knop married Peter Vis

Peter & Sophie Nelson, ran boarding house

stevecota — 4 Mar 2006 4:28:39 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Peter and Sophie Nelson. Sophie Johnson emmigrated from Denmark in 1871 with her husband and several children. The husband died en route of dysentary, and once in America, Sophie married Peter Nelson, who had accompanied the family on the voyage. For many years Peter and Sophie ran a boarding house in Lucas, Missaukee Co. Their daughter, Ida Mae Nelson, married George Maskell, and subsequently moved to Reed City. There was also a son, Henry Nelson, and perhaps others.

HELP!!!

sunshinesue1952 — 22 Apr 2007 3:04:59 GMT

Does anyone have any idea at all where SYLVESTER HADLEY is buried in Missaukee county. Might be possible that he was buried in Osceola county. I would really like to find him, he is my great grandpa. Thanks
Sue

Catherine Hilt (1849-1906)

TimKrieger — 27 Feb 2007 1:47:16 GMT

Looking for any information (obituary and/or cemetery record) of a Catherine Hilt (wife of Benjamin Hilt). She is in the 1900 census for Lake, Missaukee County and I believe died in 1906. She is the biological mother of my adopted great-great grandfather and we know very little about her. Her maiden name was Mortorff and she first married George Smith. Her other biological child - Lydia Pardee is also in the 1900 and 1910 Lake censuses. Any information out there? tkrieger75@gmail.com

Marshall Wilson

bren823 — 1 Apr 2007 2:53:09 GMT

I am looking for any information on Marshall Edward Wilson. Last known to live at 885 North 7 Mile Road in Lake City, Michigan his age at that time was 82 years old. His birth was in 1924 about Sept.1.
Any information would be appreciated. His step son would love to know what happened to him after 1998.
Thanks for your time.

Henry and Christina (Sayler) Roth

cagurl74 — 12 Mar 2007 8:57:43 GMT

Seeking information on the family of Henry and Christina (Sayler) Roth. Lived in Missaukee County and appeared on the 1900, 1910, and 1920 census. They had nine children...Anna, William, John, Fred, Rosa, Milton, Tilla, Esther, Reuben. A granddaughter Christina was living with them in 1920. Interested in dates of death and where buried as well as names of children's spouses.

Thank you!

McLennan, Alexander and daughters

jean Coberly-Elwood — 29 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm searching for information on the family of Alexander McLennan, who came from Ontario through Tuscolo Co, MI around 1870 and appears in the Missaukee Co land records and census 1880 and 1900. His wife Francesca Lea McLennan died in Oregon in the 1920's. I'm searching for the first husband of his daughter, Margaret (Maggie) McLennan (1866-1928) who married a Murphy, had 3 daughters in WA and around 1899, and married James Elwood in WA. At least two of Margaret's sisters stayed in the Lake City area. Ellen McLennan (1870-?) married James Roberts, and Catherine McLennan was unmarried and still in Forest TWP in 1900. Another sister, Elizabeth (1863-?) may have married a Patrick Doyle and/or a Charles Norton (of Wexford Co). Of the remaining sisters, Grace (1873-?), and Frances (1881-?) I have no information. Any information on Alexander or his daughters would be most appreciated. Jean Coberly-Elwood coberlyj@aol.com

Charles "Chuck" Sutton died Nov. 29, 1999

fstclasschick — 27 Jan 2007 6:35:51 GMT

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of the obituary? I don't know where to go for the info. other than the newspapers, but I can't seem to find a newspaper that would be in Lake City. Any ideas?

M-55 Cemetery (Old Lake City) Need info on this one.

Dennis S Miller — 30 Sep 2002 10:52:57 GMT

I am looking someone with information on the plat of this cemetery? My 2nd great grandparents, Lewis and Sarah Vincent are buried here in an unmarked grave. I do have a old plot slip from their family bible that shows Lewis purchased lot 42 of section C in this cemetery in April of 1892. He died on June 4 1892. Like to try and locate where he is at in the cememtery. I have tried the Lake City Library and county building, neither had info on this one.

Benjamin & Helen (Bell) Frasier/Frazier

BethTippett06 — 27 May 2006 3:58:09 GMT

Hopefully someone is researching the Benjamin & Helen (Bell) Frasier family who once resided in West Branch, Missaukee County, Michigan in the late 1880's and early 1890's. They had a daughter named Cora who was born abt. 1865 in Michigan. Benjamin Frasier was born 1828 NY, and his wife Helen (Bell) Frasier was born abt. 1835 also in NY. His 2nd wife was Harriet Hungerford Wheeler who he married Mar 22, 1894 Dushville, Isabella County, Michigan.

Looking for the name of the cemetery where they are buried. Can anyone help me with this family?

Nichols or Nicholls

Steve Crum — 13 Jul 2002 2:37:31 GMT

Looking for any info on the family of John and Sarah Nichols,who settled in the Missaukee County area in the 1870's. They and their family were all born in Pennsylvania. Daughters Mary Jane, Alice and Katie. Sons Charles, Daniel and Henry. Mary Jane married George Morford. Alice married James Morford. Alice may have remarried a Davis after James death?

Looking for Paul S. Sahs, Lake City

maryann_r12 — 23 Jul 2006 12:09:01 GMT

Paul S. Sahs (b 1881) lived in Lake City in 1930. He owned Sahs Service station on one of the main streets. I have a photo postcard of it. I'd like to find a date of death for him, or wife Alta. Would be a bonus if we knew where he was buried.

Does anyone have any info or aim me in the right direction?

Thank you,
Mary Ann

Hadley/Schell/Allen

sue — 11 Nov 2006 10:49:14 GMT

I am wondering if anyone out there has any information on the Sylvester Hadley family. I think they came to Michigan from Canada around 1888. Sylester was married to Mary Schell (Shell) (daughter of John Shell and Mary Hicks). Later he must have died and she remarried and married a Jas Albert Allen in Lake City, Michigan. His parents were Timothy Allen and Lydia Shewfelt.

Crooked lake location.

cindy wilson — 5 May 2006 7:26:10 GMT

I am trying to track down location to death of person listed in following Obit.. He is not listed in the 1891 death index or records at Library of Michigan or Arcives, or in death records in Missaukee county court house. To me if it was the crooked lake in Missaukee it would more likely have listed him dieing in Jennsings. Taken out of the Evert news paper March 26 1891. OBITUARY: Died, Monday, March 16, of cancer, at his home at Crooked Lake, George Culver. The furneral was held Wednesday at the Highland church and the body interrned in the Highland cemetery, Elder Batterbee officiating. Deceased was well known in Highland, having lived there many years and being identified with the development of the county. He held many offices of trust, being elected Supervisor, Clerk, Tresurer, ect. Misfortune overtook him in his old age and he was obliged to give up his farm to meet the demands of his creditors. For some time previous to his death he lived at Crooked Lake. He was a great suffered from his disease. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of all their old freinds and neighbors in Highland. (March 23, 1891 Wolverine.)

Cubitt

suzih56 — 9 Sep 2001 12:09:02 GMT

I am looking for Cubitts and their families in Missaukee Co., MI. and any other areas.

Shewfelt Family

alanthelen1 — 5 Aug 2004 10:37:42 GMT

I am looking for information on Unice SHEWFELT or her family. She is thought to have died after 1900 and before 1910 in Missaukee County.

Charles Crowder

Gary K Dagenais — 28 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on Charles Crowder who was
married to Florence May Crowder as they are my grandparents
that I never knew as my mother was taken away from them by the state and to my knowledge never did see them again. I do
know that she had one brother that did visit her a couple of
times. His name was Edward Crowder so if any of the relatives are still in the Lake City area I would like to hear from you.

Malones of Lake City-Reeder

caitpaul — 12 Jul 2002 5:06:59 GMT

I am searching for information on Edmond Malone b. Nottawasaga, Canada and his brother Matthew Malone who moved to Michigan in 1880's & purchased and operated the Lake City Hotel.

Cadillac/ Missaukee Boundaries

Pat Bradley — 20 Nov 2005 1:18:34 GMT

Was the town of Cadillac ever in Missaukee County? I have a birth reference for someone being born in Cadillac, Missaukee County around 1875. Now it appears the town is in another county.

For Linda Durgin - Re: Clair & Eva Miller from Missaukee Co, Michigan abt. 1880's

Beth Tippett — 29 Oct 2006 9:44:57 GMT

Found a posting from Linda Durgin dated Sept. 8, 2006. My email has changed so I didn't receive your posting regardin Clarence E. Miller, son of Charles and Annette F. (Bell) Miller from Missaukee Co., Michigan. I am unable to go to the original posting to send you an answer; therefore, will you please email me at bthomeport2@aol.com. Thanks

Hunter/ Free/ Race/ Vanhaitsma/ DeRyke Families in Missaukee and Kent Co. Michigan

Eric Graham — 25 Oct 2004 5:47:37 GMT

Anyone researching these names, please contact me:

Race
Vanhaitsma
DeRyke
Free
Hunter

Also lookin for any lost relatives, like my aunt Tryphona who lived in Petosky, Michigan. Thanks alot,

Eric Graham

Smitter familly

Doris J. Lucas — 10 Aug 2004 7:20:35 GMT

I am looking for any information on the SMITTER family that lived around Arlene. My grandmother, Ida Kelder, married Egbert Smitter in Grandville, MI. They went to ND in 1888.
In 1900, they returned to the Arlene area, where his parents were. Egbert died in 1900. His father was Lambert Smitter. He is buried in the cementery there.

Are there any Smitter's living in this area yet? Or anyone know any information about the family?

Death place of Mrs. Annette Flora (Bell) Miller in 1921

Beth_Tippett — 17 Jun 2006 8:54:32 GMT

My g-grandmother (Annette Flora (Bell) Miller) died April 5, 1921 and is buried in the Star City Cemetery in Lake City, Michigan. She was born July 12, 1848 in New York, and was the wife of Charles A. Miller.
Missaukee County states they have no Death Record for her. Does anyone know the location of her death? Or how I would locate her Death Record without knowing the exact location of her death?

Looking for Brown Family

pembroid — 23 Aug 2004 5:56:58 GMT

I have been doing genealogy research on Louis Henry Brown. In my search I have come across many things that I am missing. However, I have come up with a name

Mary Todd Brown-----I believe this could be Louis stepmother. She was the Postmaster in Jennings at one time.

Does anyone know where I might find more information?
Thanks in advance !
Evelyn

Found photograph, possibly John and Drill Bouse

TaniaAngelo — 22 Jul 2006 11:17:17 GMT

ALberta Reeder/Robert Sidebotham marriage

biolung — 26 Jun 2006 8:04:18 GMT

I am loking for any information on the marriage of Alberta (Bertie) Reeder, born Sept 1882 in Lake City (parents were Lavina DIXON and Jospeh REEDER) and Robert S. Sidebotham (no other info on him). Have no idea when or where the marraige took place. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mark

Jones-Wilson T or Daniel or Earl Delbert

ronpegt — 24 May 2006 3:00:33 GMT

I saw this name posted here, Wilson T Jones in this Missaukee site. It is a loooong shot but I wondered if Wilson T. Jones - 53rd Regiment of Indiana Infantry volunteers (born Stark County, Indiana) This man would been the right age to be father for Daniel Jones, Daniel was believed to be illegitimate father of Earl Delbert Jones May 6, 1894 My husband’s grandfather. The mother in this case would be Molly Mary Cunningham-Bartholomew born October 1874. I have that she died in Stittsville Missaukee County MI. Dose anyone know anything of these people?

Janet Milner

BRIAN HILL — 23 Dec 2002 2:05:28 GMT

Does anyone know how to get a hold of this person? She apparently has quite a bit of knowledge of Missaukee Co history etc. I have been trying to locate her but all the addresses given are not in service.
e-mail me @ bigdozer@voyager.net.

Thanks,Brian HIll

Morford/Nichols

nicky — 25 Apr 2006 4:27:32 GMT

I am looking for any info on George E Morford who was married to Mary June Nichols on Aug 15,1880.I can find nothing on Marys mother and Father, nor anything on George's daughter Emma/Emily Morford. I am hoping someone might have info on thier marriage cert. so i can find her parents.

jennings, mi; CULVER

Cindy WILSON — 14 Apr 2005 1:31:35 GMT

I have tracked my family to Jennings Mi Family Name is George Culver he and his wife Anna (Miser) Culver with their four children till 1903 when they moved to Boyne City. I have also tracked the possability that his Father, Also named George Culver, may have died near there Obit listed death place of Cooked Lake. is there any one out there know where I can get information of town records for the time of 1881-1900? there is no death record for a George Culver in Lansing for his death in March 1891.

WILLIAM J.B. HILL OR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS

BRIAN HILL — 21 Dec 2002 5:49:27 GMT

I am looking for information on the above subject or any family members known. I was in Jennings Michigan recently and noticed numerous Hill's in the cemetery. Am desparately seeking my ancestry. I have more information but wanted to throw this one out for any hope. I do not live far from Lake City/Jennings.

Watson's from Lake City ,Michigan

seabee4343012 — 16 Apr 2006 4:54:04 GMT

Cohoon

John Gubancsik — 4 Mar 2006 3:32:52 GMT

I am looking for information on the Cohoon surname. Benjamin Joseph Cohoon born 1905, brother Samuel born abt. 1907, father Arthur Cohoon born abt. 1879 and wife Emma Fankhauser born abt. 1883.

Thank you.

WILBER ROBINDON

cindy wilson — 5 Mar 2006 7:48:06 GMT

I am looking for someone that could get me an obituary for:
Name: Wilbur F. Robinson
Last Residence: 49307 Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 22 Feb 1919
Died: 15 May 1998

Cora Lent Zeitz Matthews Crow Durgan

Teresa Wagner — 26 Nov 2005 11:26:40 GMT

Cora Lent married John MATTHEWS January 11, 1902 Lake City, Missaukee, MI

Cora Lent married Thomas Richard CROW June 21, 1924 Grand Rapids, MI

I have no information on the marriages to ZEITS or DURGAN.

Court Records

dskissel — 14 Sep 2005 6:17:53 GMT

I have a Prisoner card index, ca. 1839-1987 for a James Crowder No. A-112842, County Missaukee. The year on the card is only two digits (Sent 9-10-62 and Paroled 8-3-66). Do you know if this is 1800's or 1900's? Thanks

Anderson Family

Jeri Wallace — 10 Sep 2005 8:47:17 GMT

I'm looking for anyone that may have a living relative born around 1914 in Missaukee, that may have known the Andrew Anderson Family. Wife was Augusta, died in 1920-21, was hit by a train. There were several children, Amelia, Albert, Anna, August, Edna, Maurice, John, and Arthur

RE: SARAH A. CHARTER

Geri546 — 6 Dec 2005 1:10:45 GMT

Looking for any kind of information about my Great Grand Aunt...
SARAH ANN (GERMAIN) CHARTER
born about 1850 in Lambton County, Ontario
Found her on the 1930 Census: McBain City, Missaukee, MI 80ys wid
Her brother..Emery A. Germain, age 65, living with her.
Any death dates for Sarah or Emery ??
Thank You kindly for any help !!
Germaine...

Vander Mey (Van der Meij) / Nederhoed

sun07tea — 25 Apr 2004 5:07:19 GMT

Looking for Anna Nederhoed family (born Sept 1835).
married to John Vander Mey aka Jan Willem Van Der Meij.
brothers, sisters, parents

HATT,WARREN,KELSEY,KNAPP

kssrr — 18 Jul 2005 10:03:56 GMT

Looking for any information on these familys.
You can contact me at 810-736-7171 or kssr2@comcast.net.
Thanks
Ron Kelsey

Warren,Knapp,Kelsey,Apps

kssrr — 18 Jul 2005 9:57:33 GMT

Looking for any infomation on these familys. You can contact me at.810-736-7171 or kssr2@comcast.net.

Thanks
Ron Kelsey

WARREN,KELSEY,APPS

kssrr — 18 Jul 2005 9:53:55 GMT

Looking for any infomation on these family's around the Lake City, Michigan area. Contact me at or call 810-736-7171

Kssr2@comcast.net
Thanks
Ron Kelsey

Alvah Sage

Wendy — 17 Jul 2005 6:28:31 GMT

Please post any information on Alvah Sage who may have attended Ferris Institute approx 1906. Thank you.

pollington, wheeler, rowe, kaiser

cindyvanhaitsma — 18 Apr 2005 2:59:05 GMT

looking for information on any of the surnames .benjamin rowe married a susanna keiser,lily rowe married a henry charles pollington, william pollington married a susie elizabeth wheeler, fay pollington married a charley vanhaitsma, any info on these names will be helpful.

SEARCHING FOR SPEARS ANCESTORS

@@Oakson@aol.com — 18 May 2006 6:11:04 GMT

LOUIS SPEARS, Muskegon, MI 49444

ANCESTOR SHEARCH

@@Oakson@aol.com — 18 May 2006 6:11:04 GMT

Hello list members, I am searching for descendants of Louis Spears who might have lived in Muskegon, MI 49444, thank you for any help, Andy

Joann Marie HIGGINS

Herman8r — 29 Nov 2005 2:33:47 GMT

HIGGINS, Joann Marie
Age 64
Of Lake City, MI

Passed away July 10, 2005 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was born December 18, 1940 in Augusta, MI, to Edgar C. and Clara H. (Haff) Hamilton. On July 7, 1972, she married George J. Higgins in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Higgins was employed as an accountant with Check Alert for over 13 years. She was Reeder Township Treasurer for 6 years. She was a licensed pilot. She was a member of the American Legion Post #300 Auxiliary, and was active in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. She enjoyed quilting, canning, baking and sewing. Surviving are her husband, George; nine children, George A. Higgins Jr., Christine M. Stevens, Fred L. Higgins, Roger D. Higgins, John D. Logan, Donna M. Logan, Amy M. Logan, Andrew M. Logan and Lisa M. Alves; two brothers, Wilfred (Jacqueline) Hamilton of Augusta, Paul (Carol) Hamilton of Jackson; one sister, Lois (Vern) Hettinger of Kalamazoo; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005 at the Community Church of Christ, 6535 W. Blue Road, Lake City, Mr. Larry Beaverson officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Young Funeral Home in Lake City, MI.
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 7/12/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

Civil War discharge documents at Missaukee Clerk's Office

Cheryl Workman — 12 Jul 2005 4:32:16 GMT

Jacob D. Snyder - 7th Regiment US Michigan volunteers (born Seneca County, New York)(1 page)

Wilson T. Jones - 53rd Regiment of Indiana Infantry volunteers (born Stark County, Indiana)(1 page)

Marion D. Richardson - 48 Regiment of Indiana Infantry (born Tuscarrora county, Ohio)(1 page)

Franklin S. Wilcox - 48th Regiment New York Volunteers/transferred to U.S. Navy/seaman US Reig ship Princeton (born Paris, New York)(2 pages)

Thomas T. Caldwell - 7th Regiment of Michigan Veteran Infantry Volunteers (born Toronto in the State of Canada West)(2 pages)

Henry Sung - 48th Regiment of Indiana Infantry (born Champaign County, Pennsylvania)(2 pages)

Joseph Silvers - 8th Regiment of Michigan Volunteers/27th Regiment of Michigan Infantry volunteers (born Ocean County, New Jersey)(6 pages)

James A. Dyer - 18th Regiment of United States Infantry volunteers (born Kingston, Ohio)(1 page)

Chauncy Bishop - 175th Regiment of Ohio Infantry volunteers (born Ontario County, NewYork)(1 page)

Benjamin C. Bonnell - 151st Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry volunteers (1 page)

William S. Conaway - 124th Regiment of Indiana Infantry (born Montgomery County, Indiana)(1 page)

Charles McDermott - wagoner of 34th Regiment of Michigan volunteers (born Rochester, New York)(1 page)

Address for copies: Missaukee County Clerk, P O Box 800, Lake City, MI 49651 (2005 price $1 per page + self addressed stamped envelope)

OBITUARY

rsmitter1 — 9 Jul 2005 3:27:30 GMT

Looking for obituary for my Great Grandfather Lammert Smitter he passed away September 19,1901 in Missaukee county ,Caldwell township . Thank you

Sharp Birth Look up PLEASE

moses77 — 21 Apr 2005 6:02:02 GMT

Is there somebody out there that could check a birth for me? The name would be Roy Jennings Sharp (SUPPOSEDLY born in Jennings MI) his birthdate was Dec 10,1903.This is my Grandpa,and I'm trying to track down the family story about him getting his middle name by being born in Jennings,MI) THANKS Lori

VanHaitsma, Kruithoff

LeslieHay48 — 28 Aug 2006 5:08:53 GMT

I'm looking for information on the family of Seitsie VanHaitsma and Mary Kruithoff. They came to Michigan from Netherlands and settled in Missaukee and Wexford counties.

There children were:
Peter born 1880
Charles born 1881
Titus born 1883
Cornelia born 1885
Wappa born 1887
Millie born 1889
Lena born 1890
Garrit born 1892
Andrew born 1894
Edith born 1896**our line
Tressa born 1898
Sidney born 1899

Any help would be appreciated.

Leslie

Lavina Reeder death info Lake City

biolung — 21 Mar 2005 8:53:42 GMT

Am looking for information on Joseph Whiteny Reeder and his wife Lavina Dixon Reeder. They married in 1881 in Ontario and moved to Lake City Michigan sometime after that. They had a daughter Alberta (Bertie). Lavina died in Lake City Jan 5 1893. Not sure what happened to Joseph and Alberta after that. Where would Lavina be buried? If someone could look for an obit that would be great.
Thanks

Looking for birthplace city of Anna Moprandt Mynning

JeanRayford68 — 5 Oct 2006 9:51:00 GMT

Anna and Holger Mynning were married May 4 1902 in Missaukee Co. Looking for where Anna was born in Germany.Their ist child was bapt. in Frieden Church in Reeder, Oct of 1904. I have information on the family, willing to share. Must find where in Germany in order to continue searching the family. Thank You. Jean

Tarn/Tern/Nordquist family

Ellen Gedeon — 3 Jan 2005 12:33:36 GMT

Searching for my great grandfathers Albert Fredrick Nordquist (Jansson) and Daniel Tern. Came to Clam Lake area about 1880.

obituary look up / Finkel, Roxie; Ford & Mae

tmbrown31 — 24 Feb 2005 1:15:34 GMT

Is there someone would would be able to try and find three obituaries for me? I am more than willing to pay for copies and postage if the obituaries can be found.

I am seeking the obituaries of Roxanna (Roxie) May Hoff Finkel, her son Ford H. Finkel, and Ford's wife, Mae. Roxie passed away September 1, 1959 and I am unsure exactly where she died. Most of her life she lived in Riverside having moved there from Ohio.

Ford H. Finkel passed away November 3, 1979 and Mae passed away February 19, 1993. Ford and Mae resided in Lake City.

Thank you, in advance for any and all help. It would be most appreciated.

Obit Lookup

JanetteRoss17 — 23 Feb 2005 3:54:36 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of a James Madison Proctor who died in Reeder Township on the 16th of January 1916 His wife was Sarah Houghtaling Proctor and the couple had 5 sons and a daughter/

thank you

MODDERSVILLE

CindyTurner93 — 13 Dec 2003 12:50:01 GMT

Looking for source information for the town of Moddersville, such as what newspaper would have been read in the early 1900's in that area; is there any sort of historical society to contact for info; land record information. Specifically looking for anyone in the TIBBE family or info.

Thank you.

RACE / HUNTER

John L. Holton — 27 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'am looking for any information on the families of Arther Race and Emma Hunter time frame is 1869 and up we think Arther Race was born in 1869 in Missaukee Co.

Moprandt/Mophrant Anna, to Holger Mynning Marriage

JeanRayford68 — 5 Oct 2006 9:51:00 GMT

Look=up for Anna Moprandt to Holger Mynning. Marriage date was May 4, 1902. Need Anna's birthplace and Mother's maiden name. Thank You for your help. Jean

Bailey or Hector School

jeri_wallce — 28 Jan 2005 2:51:17 GMT

I am looking for anyone who might have information on the old Bailey or Hector School that existed in Reeder township around 1907. The teacher at the time was Emily McBain. She taught 33 pupils. The director was Andrew Anderson at the time. Anyone that has any information, or could tell me where i might find it, please let me know.
Thanks Jeri

Harris family

Jennifer — 25 Sep 2003 5:05:19 GMT

I am looking for Harris relatives from Lake City. I am working on the family tree of Wes Harris who was born in Ontario, Canada and moved to Michigan.

Jacob Gaukel and his wife Fredericka Merkel 1800's

BethTippett06 — 4 Mar 2005 4:30:09 GMT

re: Orbit, or Death Notice Look Up PLEASE

jeri_wallce — 28 Jan 2005 2:51:17 GMT

I would appriciate anyone that could find the Oribt, or Death Notice for my Great Grandmother. She was born in or arond 1866 as Augusta Phillips, came to United States around 1877 from Germany. Married Andrew Anderson in or around 1897 and resided in Missaukee co. Reeder township. I believe she died in the early 1920s, an accident involving a train perhaps. May be buried in the Missaukee Cemetery.
Thanks so Much

Evelina Hanson or Hansdotter, Karl Rehn

Ellen C. Chavez — 31 Dec 2004 11:14:28 GMT

I am looking for any information on Evelina Hanson. She came to Cadillac from Sweden late sumemr 1881. She married Karl Rehn, from Sweden ???? maybe 1885?? where???.
I have information on the family living in Chicago starting in 1887. The moved to Sioux City, Iowa around 1894.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Ellen Chavez

HIll, Hammond, Suttorp

RanceSuttorp — 15 Aug 2002 11:29:19 GMT

Looking for any info on Wayland Hill & Ida Hammond
My grandmothers name was Hazel Hill married to Peter Suttorp in Grand Rapids
contact wickedroon@aol.com

Newell Wilton, died 1977 McBain

maryshackelton — 10 Nov 2004 4:58:02 GMT

I am looking for information on NEWELL WILTON - the Social Security Death Index shows his birth as Dec 24 1902, death Jan 1977 in McBain, Missaukee county, MI.
The Michigan Death Index online gives the complete death date as Jan 9 1977

If he is the same as the Newell Wilton shown on the 1920 Montgomery co, Illinois census as age 17 and a son of Ben and Dora Wilton, he would have been a relative. I am trying to find this Newell and if he had any children. I am especially looking for any information they might have about Newell's father and grandfather.

I would appreciate any information about Newell - obit, cemetery info.... whatever.

Thanks for any help you can give.

Mary Shackelton
gshackelton@yahoo.com

Obit/Death Help Needed

Eugene Clark — 23 Dec 2004 8:17:38 GMT

My 2g-grandmother, Mary E. Parker was in the local poor house in Missaukee in 1914. Her husband, Stephen S. Parker died in 1912 and is buried in Mount View Cemetery. I cannot find Mary by this name or by her first husband's name (McCole) in the cemetery listings. Does anyone know where she might have been buried if she died while in the poor house?

Thank you in advance for any help.

Eugene Clark

Marriage Look Up for Great Grandparents

jeri_wallce — 28 Jan 2005 2:51:17 GMT

I am looking for a record of my Great Grandparents Marriage. His name was Andrew Anderson,born in Sweden around 1860,Immigrated to US in 1875. Her name was Augusta Anderson, born in Canada, or Germany in 1866 or 1867 as Augusta Phillips. They lived in Missaukee County, Reeder Township, Michigan.
Thank You
Jeri

Orbit Look up Missaukee County Michigan

jeri_wallce — 28 Jan 2005 2:51:17 GMT

I am looking for Orbit look up for my Great Grandmother. She was born in 1866-1867 in Canada, or Germany. Her name at the time of Death was Augusta Anderson, Husband was Andrew Anderson. She was last in the Missaukee County, Lake Township in the 1920 Census, and died before the 1930 Census. Any information would be great.

Thanks Jeri

Orbit Look up Missaukee County Michigan

jeri_wallce — 28 Jan 2005 2:51:17 GMT

Can someone look up my Great Grandmothers Obit. I'm not sure of the date of her death but I think it was early to mid 1920s. Her name was Augusta Anderson, born Augusta Phillips in 1866/1867 in Canada, or perhaps Germany. Was Married to Andrew Anderson at the time of her death.
Thanks, Jeri

Spink family

Colleen Stokes — 9 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Robert Spink who lived in Lake City at the time of his death in August 20, 1996. I have been researching the Spink line and would like to contact any living relatives. If anyone could check for a death certificate or obit I would appreciate it.

Modders or Moddersville

Brandy — 28 Dec 2003 8:57:31 GMT

I am a Modders and was wondering how far the research has come and if anyone would be able to share what they have found out. The page of Wynand & Dirkje (Koster) Modders & their children done by Donna (Modders) Goodwin and her son, Rick Ernest Goodwin on November 12, 2001. Ends with I believe my Great Grandpa. I am waiting a call back from my Grandpa hopefully he will have more info for me to share.
Thank you

Hammering & Sawing BUCHOLZ BROTHERS from Ann Arbor

HMoser1424 — 19 Sep 2001 1:20:24 GMT

I'm looking for three carpentering brothers who were in Toledo, Ohio in 1890/91. They don't seem to have returned to the original family home in Ann Arbor, MI and are not buried with the rest of their family there. Following are the names of all (8) children of the family, in case subsequent generations recycled some of them:
Parents: Gottlieb BUCHHOLZ (one h later dropped)and wife, Caroline SCHMID (might be a t on the end) emigrated from Prussia 1868/69 to New York>Ann Arbor, MI. Some children emigrated with them and others were born in the US.
Herman, Labrecht G. (Labbey)(m.), Bertha Mathilda Charlotte, Albert A., William F., Henry, Charles L., and Frank H..

The missing sons are:
Albert A. BUCHOLZ
b. 1870 in Prussia. It is unknown if he married. Last whereabouts: 1890/91 was staying in boarding house at 1965 Erie, Toledo, Ohio. Trade: Carpenter and doesn't say where he was working.

William F. BUCHOLZ
b. 1869 in New York (during or shortly after voyage from
Prussia. He was a carpenter by trade, but doesn't say where he was working in Toledo, Ohio in 1890/91 when he was boarding at 1965 Erie. He returned to Ann Arbor, MI, to marry (In 27 Aug 1892) Sarah A. MOORE, b. 1869 in Indiana. (dressmaker daughter of P. MOORE and Sarah MAYNES. The trail is cold after the marriage.

The sister of these three men was also staying in Toledo, Ohio, in the same boarding house at 1965 Erie for a period of time. She has no trade or work listed and shortly thereafter returned to Ann Arbor to marry my gr. grandfather, Richard Garibaldi PORTWINE (also a carpenter).

Frank H. BUCHOLZ is the third missing brother from this family. He was b. 1 Aug 1875 in Ann Arbor, MI and it is not known if he married. He was a carpenter by trade and in 1890/91 he was living at 556 Church Street, Toledo, Ohio and working as a carpenter for the Wabash R. R., in Toledo.

If anyone in Missaukee can shed some light on where they may have gone on to, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Joseph Yonkman

xsugargirlx — 20 Jul 2006 10:53:05 GMT

I also am lookinh for any information on Joseph Yonkman b.27 July 1909 d. May 1972. Married Janet Bronkema. Brothers and sisters were: Edna, Henrietta, Ann, Helen, Alice, Hattie, Jenny, Bill, Harry, and Ed Yonkman. E-Mail me at xsugargirlx@hotmail.com

Looking for information on relative

Jessie_M_Baldwin — 2 May 2003 3:53:14 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am looking for any information or posible relatives to a Martin Iverson, He would be my great grandfather. I have a copy of his obituary and he was a county commissioner for lake city and also the undertaker in the early 1900's He died in approximatly 1919. And had a wife by the name of Maggie Saunders-Iverson I believe. Any information anyone may have would be appreciated. Please email me. Thank you for your time.

Billings, Theodore & Lovina J. Richer

P Billings Doughty — 23 Mar 2003 3:39:05 GMT

These are my Gggrandparents. Theodore b1858, MI and Lovina J. Richer Billings b1861,NY. Their son Claude A. is my ggrandfather, b1880,Fremont,MI,he migrated to Ionia Co.,MI..