Ontonagon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Adolph Pietila and Family

chryslerdude1 — 10 Jun 2008 12:05:02 GMT

Does anyone know anything on this family, Adolph Kustas Pietila was born 24 Nov 1875 in Oulu, Finland and I think he died in Greenland but I am not sure, his wife was Sophie. Anything on their life, death, or burial would be great. Thanks

Arthur (Archie) Belleville and Celie (Fournier) Belleville

kattlebell1 — 16 Jun 2008 6:01:07 GMT

I would like any information that you have for Arthur Belleville (aka Archie) and his wife Celie (Fournier) Belleville and their families.

Eve M. Anderson Gerke

rsquig67 — 29 Feb 2008 12:52:41 GMT

I am looking for any information about the above person. She married Jack Gerke. Her dates are 1921-1968 and is buried at Greenland Cemetery in Greenland township,MI. Thanks

abram Geister

lillee10 — 25 Apr 2008 6:04:36 GMT

born 1829 in Canada. died 1900 paynesville,Ontonagon Co., MI. buried at paynesville cem. was married to sophie utter. he was in civil war. believe he is father of my grt. grandmother sophie ellen smith(husband John Smith), also buried in paynesville.

Looking for Kozlovich

jerryyanasak — 7 Dec 2004 3:19:06 GMT

grandfather: Mathew Kozlovich
mother: Katherine (Kozlovich) Yanasa
self: Gerald A. Yanasak

attn:WUORINEN,LEIVISKA,RAUTIO,RIPPA--HELP

staciepeoples — 3 Jan 2006 11:47:01 GMT

I have been on a serious hunt :) I have been able to find some info regarding G/Grandparents and G/G/Grandparents but am at a loss when it comes to the wifes. Here are the names. If any sound familiar PLEASE email me @ stacie.peoples@mchsi.com

WUORINEN (a.k.a. Vuarinen)
Oscar Wuorinen (census says Vuarinen) married Helena??
-Children are:Ina?,Francis (Frank),Minnie (now Minnie Maki),Olja?

LEIVISKA (or Leviska, Levesque?)
Frank Wuorinen married Katheryn (not sure if her first name is spelled this way) Leviska but I can't find anything with her family and don't know the correct spelling.
-Children are:Lila,Benhart,Edwin,Helen K,Marvin,Vieno and Norman.

RIPPA (or Riippa)
Joseph Rippa married Mary???
-their children are: James,Yalmer, Helmi,Andrew,Julia,Lempi,John (who owned logging camps in Copper Country and land called King Phillip),Alex, Arnold and a couple more I couldn't read.

RAUTIO (or Rudio, Raudio)
James Rippa married Eileen Rautio
I can't find anything on Eileen or her family. Don't know the correct spelling.
-Children are: Harold Rippa, Walter Rippa, Arlene Rippa.

I really hope any of these names rings a bell to someone. I have tried census after census with nothing.

Thank you,
Stacie

Lookup for 50th Wedding Anniversary

Estimado — 1 Apr 2008 3:18:41 GMT

Looking for any news article detailing the 50th wedding anniversary of Adam and Bertha Hoffman of Rockland, Ontonagon Co., MI. They were married 4/16/1864 and their 50th wedding anniversary would have been in April of 1914.

Smith family

mosecrk — 1 Jul 2002 12:01:19 GMT

I am looking for information on Andrew Smith , married Mary Stone. They immigrated to the United States from Poland in 1878. An 1920 census lists them as being 71 and 61 years of age. They lived on Pennsyvania Avenue. They had a son called Frank (Francis) James. Names of other possible children are Mary, Agnus, Andrew, Theodore. Would greatly appreciate any information on any of these people.

great grandparents

hdchaser — 22 Feb 2008 4:09:10 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Mary Miles. She was born in Michigan, poss in the Ontonagon area. She had a sister Ella, who married a man named Hall, had at least one son and lived in Ashland Wi. Ella died abt 4-23-1891.
Mary married Theodore Boutin of Bayfield Wi. unk date, and lived in Bayfield. The 1920 census of Bayfield doesn't show Mary with the family, it's poss she died before then. They had 5 children - Stella, Wesley, Louis, Easton, and Myrtle.
This is all the info I have on her. Thanks in advance. linnea

Burkes in Upper Michigan

kpaeljohnson — 17 Feb 2008 5:20:15 GMT

My gg grandmother Sarah Burke married William Graham in the Minisota Mine area of Ontonagan County Michigan in 1859. Graham abandoned the family to fight in the Civil war. Does anyone else have any Burkes who worked lived in this area. I am trying to find out where in Ireland she is from. I think she had a sister named Anna Burke. Sarah gave her first daugher, Mary Graham, to Anna Burke to raise.

Mitchel, Mitchell, Michel, Bennett

Jimmie Mitchell — 1 Nov 2002 4:34:46 GMT

I am in search of Mitchells from Canada I am in search of any body with a data base with any of the names in the Subject line please reply poco80@ptsi.net

Rev Hood 1921

bettyph — 15 Jan 2008 3:10:30 GMT

Looking for the first name of Rev Hood of Ontonagon. He married my parents in 1921 and I cannot make out his first name on the certificate.

McLean and Ryan Families

cdjenson — 9 Jan 2008 7:46:34 GMT

I am researching the Henry McLean/McLain family originally from Prince Edward Island and the family of Bertha Ryan McLean, Mount Pleasant, Ontario. If you are involved in a similar pursuit, please contact me to compare notes.

Robert Mitchell

maugustas162 — 11 May 2007 4:40:14 GMT

Am looking for info about Robert and Edna Shanks Mitchell.
Robert born in Mich in1877. Edna born in Ohio 1884. Married in Grand Traverse co ,1911. Robert worked in the lumber camps. Am working on our Herald Family tree. Thanks you for your time Augusta

William and Clarissa Westlake

circulating — 23 Aug 2007 9:30:23 GMT

I am looking for any info about William and Clarissa and their families. The little I know I gleaned from birth and death certificates and census information.

-William was born in England about 1843.
-I don't have Clarissa's maiden name but it as believed she was born about 1840 in Illinois.
-They had at least 4 children, Sophia Jane, Florence Bell, William Barton and Chester.
-Between 1900 and 1910, they moved to Chicago, IL but all 4 children were born in Ontonagon County, MI.
-Sophia died without marring at the age of 18
-Florence married 3 times John Hayes/Frank Thornton/Kresser
-I'm not sure where William Barton went to after 1910
-Chester married Gertrude (?maiden) and they had at least one child named William.
-William, Clarissa, Chester and Gertrude are buried in the Chicago Area
-Florence is buried in the Aurora, IL area.

Ontonagon Cemetery

hunsdon — 11 Sep 2007 1:48:07 GMT

I am looking for the grave of Ann (aka Mary Ann) Berry in Ontonagon, Ontonagon County. I think she died between 1870-1881 at the age of about 70 years. I have checked on line and I have been unable to find transcriptions for Ontonagon cemetery. Does anyone know if this cemetery has been transcribed? I am trying to get a date of birth and death and hopefully be able to eventually find info on her parents.

Thanks!

LOOKUP FOR 50TH WEDDING ANNIV, OCTOBER 1919

Myra_Herron — 3 Sep 2007 11:49:00 GMT

I am told that there was a 50th wedding anniversary for John McCanna and wife Mary Ann Hogue in the newspaper in Ontonagon in October, 1919. I believe that their wedding date was October 31, but am not positive on that. Is there anyone that can find the text for me? We're trying to figure out where she and her sister got married, possibly in either St. Mary's or St. Anne's, in Alpena. We really need to know what was in the notice in the newspaper.

Lalonde Family

Christopher_LaLonde — 6 Jul 2005 7:09:42 GMT

From about 1880 to 1905 the Lalonde family lived at the Victoria mine location and Ontonagon. Albert was a bartender in the 1880 census. He had brothers who also immigrated from Canada in 1890/91. They were David, John Doriste and Joseph Lalonde. John and Joseph married sisters, Emma Verville and her younger sister Clara.

Just interested in touching base with anyone recognizing a linkage.

Thomas Sain & wife June/ Jane/ Jennie

rabbitman171 — 11 Aug 2007 3:18:05 GMT

Looking for info on Thomas Sain & wife June. June also known as Jennie, b. May 1899 Newaygo Co, MI daughter of George Powles & Mary Whitman. Last found in Ontonagon Co. MI 1920 & 1930 census. Had 2 daughters in 1920 census, Violet and Mari...(unable to read).

F.C. Haefer, Photographer

adfsparky — 13 Jul 2007 2:23:35 GMT

Does anyone have an old photo with the name, F.C. Haefer printed on the back of the photo, and can it be dated? I am trying to find a missing relative for a friend in Finland, and the only clue we have is a photograph of her relative and the photographer, F.C. Haefer, was printed on the back of it. I am also checking in Houghton County, as F.C. Haefer worked in Hancock in 1902, as I have a photo of a relative but F.C. Haefer is printed on the front of the photo along with the city of Hancock.
Thank-you,
Denise

Genealogy Society???

debbieb1 — 1 Aug 2007 1:54:14 GMT

Can anyone tell me where the Ontonagon Genealogy Society is located in Ontonagon??? I'm planning a visit but am not exactly sure where they are nor what to expect in the way of material.

BLAKE, Joseph and Bertha

donnasutton638 — 28 Apr 2007 10:56:13 GMT

i'm looking for information on the death of and early life of Joseph Blake. he was born in Pool, Illogan, Cornwall to James Bond Blake and Jane Prout Blake. i'd like to know when he died (after 1930, before 1945?) i'd also like to know if there are children and grandchildren. he is my gguncle. he was in greenland, ontonagon, michigan in the 1930 census.

Vahakangas/Vaaramaa

Linda — 15 Oct 2005 11:01:27 GMT

I am searching for Jakob Vahakangas/Vaaramaa who was married to Jemiina Silven, both from Finland.

They emigrated to the USA in 1890 and both died on May 28, 1927. Any information would be appreciated.

I do have their birthdates and additional information but am unsure of their whereabouts at the time of death. Family records point to either Wasas, Michigan or Ashtabula, Ohio.

Thanks,

Linda

BAHRMAN, HAGLUND/HAGLAND

jentamif — 5 Jan 2003 4:33:31 GMT

Looking for any information on my family that was from Sweden. My grandfather and two of his family were born in Ontonagon CO.,
Clinton Bahrman b: 1904 (grandfather)
Lincoln Bahrman b: 1902 (Clinton's brother)
Albertine Bahrman b: 1096 (Relationship unknown)

Mother: Alma Hagland
Father: Cahrl Bahrman

Have a photo of Cahrl and Alma at their 50th wedding anni. in Anza Ca., at the Bahrman Ranch. This is where most of
the Bahrmans of this line are buried that went to CA.
Have photo's of Cemetery also. Spent a lot of time at the
Ranch as a kid and young adult. Ella Bahrman and Ralph
Ford were the owners then. Rollin their son, gone now, lived there after their deaths. Now Rollin's wife and Edel are there.
Am willing share infor on this branch and would like to reach someone with info on the ones that stayed in Michiganand those that came over.

Jentami Bahrman Feldhaus

NOTE to Finngen subscribers

AliciaKMarshall — 15 Mar 2007 4:25:19 GMT

The Finngen site has disk problems on the mail server and lost there WHOLE mailing list. You have to resubscribe. Please pass this
message on.
Alicia

MRS. SCHNIEDER..old photo found..Tula twp (?) Ontonogan County

Lisamhoffius — 19 Sep 2002 9:17:46 GMT

Going through a bunch of old photo's of my grandmother's I came across a picture of an elderly woman looks to be taken in the late 1800's or maybe early 1900's. On the back is written "MRS. SCHNIEDER, TULA, ONTONOGAN, MI"
My grandmother's name was Vilinda/Philinda/Lindy/Linda (many different spellings found) BURROWS (maiden name) married names: BUSH; SMITH; JOLDERSMA (she was married 3 times)
Wondering who this lady was to my grandma, hoping someone might recognize the names.
Thank You,
Lisa

Clarence Enegren

Kim Mashburn — 24 Oct 2002 7:55:45 GMT

Hi
I am a granddaughter of Clarence and Anna Enegren. I would like to be in contact with any relatives of them. And also do some research.
If any one would like to contact me please do.

Thank you,
Kim

Rockland Post Office

frakon — 31 Jan 2007 7:27:55 GMT

I have found my McCarty/McCarthy/ family in Ontonagon in the 1860 Census and want to know if at the top of the Census where it says Post office and it gives Rockland, does that means that is where the family was living? Otherwise it says the census is from Ontonagon, County of Ontonagon, State of Michigan. I am hoping that it does mean Rockland so I can write the church there to see if they have baptism records for family. If anyone can tell me what the Rockland Post office may mean to my search I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks

Alice Seppanen - Principal named best in state

rtcouture — 10 Nov 2006 4:30:19 GMT

Published in Oakland Press, Pontiac, MI
Nov. 9, 2006
Scanned copy attached

I'm not related.

List of executed or returned Finland

AliciaKMarshall — 2 Nov 2006 8:08:55 GMT

Rikhard Laiho along with Dr Rudolph Pinola's work
has been put into a database. It is a list of Finnish American's lured back to Soviet Karelia.Finland lost (ceded)
part of Karelia to Russia after the war.
Mr Laiho has been kind enough to tell us to spread the list to those who ask. It has 1,585 names of people. Some were executed and others never got to come back to America or return to Finland.
If any of you has missing Finnish family, they may be among this list.
I can send it to those who ask, it is in a Microsoft works format.
Alicia Marshall
alicia@chartermi.net

Samuel Brady, Superintendent of Michigan Mine c1905-1916

HerbWag — 5 Oct 2006 3:59:09 GMT

In working on some Lake Superior history I've run across one Samuel Brady who was the superintendent of the Michigan Mining Company from around 1905 to 1916 (dates approximate). He was born in 1846 and died in 1919.

Does anyone have additional biographical information on this Samuel Brady and what he may have written on copper mining?

Thanks!

KOCHs and GILG

KenNeumann134 — 21 Sep 2006 5:05:26 GMT

I would be interested in any information on the Frank (originally Franz) GILG, p. 23, Rockland Twp., 1860 census, mining laborer, born in Austria (actually East Boehmen). I believe this is my g-grandfather who by 1862 is registered as a soldier for the Wisconsin infantry in the Civil War.
Even more I am interested in the 3 KOCHs mentioned on pp. 2-3 of Rockland Township, 1860, Leopold b ca 1832, with wife Annie and daughter Annie, "Gotlief" (likely my g-grandfather Gottlieb) KOCH, b ca 1831, and brother(?) or cousin(?) Frank / Franz KOCH b ca 1831 too. I found Leopold and Franz again in 1870, but what happened to them after that? I know Gottlieb moved to Stearns County in 1866 and died there in 1898. At least I believe this "Gotlief" and my Gottlieb are the same. I am especially interested in from what town in Wuerttemberg they were born.
Thanks for any help or comments.

Rule, Craze (Crase) Marriage or Death Birth

TEOBUCK — 15 May 2006 5:38:07 GMT

Looking for information on Salina (Selina) (Selenna) Janet Rule, b. 1853- 1862, Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, MI, daughter of Richard (Ritchard) (B.) (M) William Rule, b. bet 1838 - 39 and Selina (Saland)(Salina)(Selenna) (Selena) J. (E.) Craze (Crase) b. bet 1853- 62.

Huovinen Moilanen Kaiponen

rtcouture — 8 Sep 2004 1:45:38 GMT

I'm researching my ancestor names in Ontonagon and Houghton Counties. If you have this surname, please write.

Relatives of Joe Mason (meszaros)

seeumnoyes — 2 Aug 2006 6:48:37 GMT

Daughter-Mrs. Walter Gist of Ontonagon-I don't know her name or any info on her descendants

Son- Carl married to Pauline -had daughter Rowena who married John Engstrom of Bruce Crossing, MI

Son- John who lived in Lake Linden, MI-I don't know anything else about his family

Is Joe also known as Karoly Meszaros-or did he have a brother by that name? Joe was a brother to Kata Grabaric. She was my great grandmother.

I am interested in learning more about this branch of the family.

Mahon/Mahan, James wife Theresa Mangan-1860

Bettye Mahan — 3 Apr 2006 4:53:00 GMT

My e-mail has changed. Please contact me directly at pepperjaq@comcast.net.

James & Theresa came to the U.S. in the mid to late 1850's or 1860 from Ireland with their two young sons Michael b. 1853 & Edward b. 1855. They are on the Ontanogan 1860 census with their 3rd child Mary born in OH.

I have twice rec'd a copy from the Nat'l. Archives of the Dec. of Intent James signed in 1860 in Ontanogan but have never found that he became a NA.

Does anyone know if these records might be in the Ontanogan Dist. Court records and are they accessable?

James was a blacksmith and this family later moved to Houghton. They had a total of 8 children. James died in Houghton in 1904 and theresa died there in 1910.

I have been unable to find which port or ship they came to the U. S. or the port they left from, or the exact year. Can anyone help even with suggestions.?

There are Mangans in the same MI area at the same time but again, I have been unable to connect or get further info.
Thanks for ANY help!!!
Bettye Mahan

Lombardini

Debbie — 6 Sep 2005 1:42:21 GMT

Looking for any information on Leandro/Andrew Lombardini. He was married to Josephine and they had 5 children. He worked in the copper mines. Brother is Gervasio/Joseph. Had a sister Pia married to Enrico Guili. Pia shot and killed unknown date. Would especially like information on her death.

Emmons and Dolan families, Ontonagon, MI

Stephanie Carnahan — 28 Feb 2006 11:19:31 GMT

I am looking for information on these families in Ontonagon. Bridget Dolan, who was from Co. Leitrim, Ireland, married Edmond (or Edwin?) Emmons and raised a family in Ontonagon. They had 7 children according to the 1870 census. Is anyone else searching these families? Thanks, Stephanie Carnahan

Does anyone have info on Vaughnsville?

Jill_McCain — 4 Dec 2001 11:02:26 GMT

Does anyone have info on Vaughnsville, Michigan? May have been in Ontonagon or Houghton counties. Came in and out of existance within about 20 years around the 1840's or 50's. Does nayone know the purpose of founding the town? Farmers? Miners? Sailors? Are there cemeteries nearby? Where would the town records likely be kept now, if any?

If there are any Michigan history buffs out there, I would appreciate any info you may have or be able to direct me to (I do not live in Michigan). Thanks so much.

Jill McCain

August Hassan (Husson) Mine Engineer

jogam3581 — 23 Jan 2006 3:44:16 GMT

I am looking for any info on August Hassan as it lists him in the 1860 census for Ontonagon. His name is actually spelt Husson. The info on that census matches the info I have for my 3rd great grandfather. He also lived in Norway, Michigan as a Mine (Mechanical) Engineer. He was born in France and died in Norway,Michigan 1900. His wifes name was Adeline Chabod. They had 9 children. I am especially searching for August and Adelines marriage record. Any info from the Minnesota Mine(listed as post office) on August would be great. Any other info is also greatly appreciated.

Joel TRESIDER, miner

Lucy195 — 23 Jan 2006 1:26:39 GMT

In the 1860 census of Algonquin Twp., Ontonagon Co., Mich., listed was TRESIDER, Joel, age 38 miner, born England. In the 1870 census in the same area was listed TRESIDER, Joel 46 miner b. England with wife Susan 36,b. England & dau. Eliza 2 b. Mich. Looking for more information about Joel. Am wondering if he is the father of Mary Jane TRESIDDER, b. 1846 in Cornwall, Eng. ? In the 1851 census of Wendron, Cornwall, he is listed as being in America.

Jumiskos

thefostergang — 30 Nov 2005 11:30:11 GMT

My grandfather was Clifford W. Jumisko he had two sisters, Amy Jumisko, Gladis Jumisko (married Ray Hiltunen) He aslo had two brothers, James Jumisk, Ralph Jumisko. Ralph lived in Ontanogon, MI. and worked at the White Pine Mine. Just trying to find more information regarding them. Thank you..Sherman foster

Lombardini

pj01cj02 — 13 Jan 2006 7:14:13 GMT

Pia Lombardini was shot and killed by Gosto Padittini in March of 1905. This happened in Trimountain. Looking for information on Gosto Padittini.

Lombardini

pj01cj02 — 12 Jan 2006 11:46:30 GMT

Pia Lombardini was shot and killed March 1905 by Gosto Padittini at a trimountain christening. Looking for info on Gosto Padittini.

searching for KAIPONEN & MOILANEN

Rosemary Couture — 10 Jan 2006 2:50:20 GMT

I am a descendent of both names by my mother's parents. Her parents are: Charles Kaiponen and Hilda Moilanen. As a reference, Charles' brother, Henry, married Hilda's sister, Margarette. So...two Kaiponen brothers married two Moilanen sisters in the U.P. of Michigan in the early 1900s.

Alexander McKelvey

antaureen — 8 Jan 2006 10:45:14 GMT

I am looking for information about my paternal great grandfather, Alexander McKelvey and his wife Flora. I know they lived in Ontonagon in 1918. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!
Maureen Hughson

REA's in Trout Creek

Kevin Rea — 15 Dec 2005 3:59:00 GMT

Does anyone have any info on any REA's from Trout Creek area?
My father, Edward James Rea, lived their when he was a boy. His father's name was Darwin/John Rea. Ed's older brother, Ralph, still visits the area for the Trout Festival every fall.

Bruce R. WARREN

WHL44 — 15 Dec 2005 3:19:17 GMT

LESKELA-WIINAMAKI-KOPSI

DAVIDTHOMAS100 — 17 Jul 2003 8:35:40 GMT

MY NAME IS DAVID, I AM A FINN. I AM THE GREATGRAND
SON OF LEANDER WIINAMAKI, WILHELMINA LESKELA, &
JOHN KOPSI. I HAVE ALREADY AQUIRED MUCH INFO RE:
THESE RELATIVES OF MINE...WOULD BE WILLING TO
SHARE & TRADE INFO. ARE YOU MY RELATIVE?

SISU,

DAVID

LaHa family

Lyn Harrison — 25 Jul 2005 6:56:24 GMT

I'm trying to locate names of siblings of August Joseph LaHa (Lahaie) who married Agnes Mary Lenway (Lanoie) 2 Dec. 1890 at Hurley, Iron, WI. August's father was Joseph Lahaie who married Marie Elmire Ross 21 Sep 1858 , St. Stanislas, Champlain, PQ. I only know of one sister to August, her name was Mary and she was married to ____Marchand. Joseph filed his intent to naturalize 24 July 1890 in Ontonagon County. MI. Figuring 7seven years back he probably would have emigrated around 1883 to MI. I keep running into records for other LaHas, but without knowing his siblings I can't tell if they "belong to me". Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

KUTSCHEID, LEONA

CGasperich6095 — 2 Dec 2005 12:24:15 GMT

Looking for any information available on Leona Kutscheid b. 7 December 1897 d. September 1973. She probably wed a Kutscheid. I am researching Kutscheid(s) on my family tree and trying to find a place for her and/or her spouse. If possible, could someone find a copy of the obituary in the Ontonagon newspaper and send the data to me.

Looking for any Jumisko's

thefostergang — 30 Nov 2005 11:25:57 GMT

I trying to locate any relatives of my grandfather (Clifford W. Jumisko). He had a brother (Ralph Jumisko) who worked for the White Pine Mine. He also Had a sister (Amy Jumisko). Thank you...Sherman Foster

Louis Simonson

Lynster1010 — 24 Jul 2005 10:01:10 GMT

I am looking for a Louis Simonson that was born in Minnesota.....He married my grandmother Sofia Neimi and they had a daughter in 1918 in Matchwood Michigan.....that is all the information I have.

Jacob Aho married Maria/Mary Bjorklund 1909

mookiedog — 22 Aug 2005 5:21:38 GMT

Looking for any information on this couple. I find Jacob and Mary on the 1910 and 1920 cenus in Ontonogon Co.
In 1920 these are the children listed;
Jacob W. Jr, Aili Agnes, Alvin and Wilho.
I am trying to find out if Maria/Mary is related to Matt Bjorklund as they were witnesses to the marriage.
Thanks Jackie

Finding Ancestry Surnames

Lynda Caudell — 27 Jul 2005 11:27:42 GMT

I'd be greatfull for Information on the following surnames which are in our Ancestry:Gerhard MEYER wife Anna Elizabeth NEUMES, they were Married in Ontonagon Co., MI. around 1855-6.Gerhard MEYER came from BRUCHHAUSEN,GER..This family moved to, Russell,Wis.. by 1857 Sheboygan Co., Wis.. They had 4 to 5 children. Anna E. (Neumes)Meyer remarried 2cd. time to, Nicklaus FLAMING after 1869 in Russell, Wis.Gerhard MEYER'S parent's were the late:Michael MAYER wife Maria E. HALFMAN who passed away in Ger..

Ronald Stuesser

Barb — 12 Jun 2005 10:30:23 GMT

Hello,

I am looking to find something about Ronald Stuesser who was born and lived/ lives in Ontonagon.
Please can anyone give me some information?

Mass City/Greenland Marriages

loram15 — 18 Apr 2005 1:23:33 GMT

My family has been rooted in Marquette Country for many many years but for some reason, many of my family were married in Mass City or Greenland. I have been trying to find the marriage of my Great Great Grandparents, Hilaire Lajoie and Josephing Verville. I was wondering if anyone had any information on them. Any help would be appreciated. They would have been married between 1877 and 1879.

Thanks
Lora

1894 MI state census Womack Mine Callahan

joannfbateman — 16 Jun 2005 8:43:38 GMT

According to the MI 1894 state census my great grandfather is listed as Michael Callahan, age 53 born Ireland, died November, Place of death Womack Mine Ontonagne (sp?) Co. Does anyone have any information about this mine and where it was located in the county?
Thanks,
JoAnn

Beare/Yelland/Rockland

H Rule — 18 Mar 2005 10:49:19 GMT

Ethel Beare married Thomas Yelland in 1904 and had 2 children Roy and Verna.They came from Cornwall.
They were living in Rockland in the 1910 census.
I would like to hear from anyone who know this family.

Marriage Ethel Beare

cornishmaid132 — 30 Sep 2006 1:52:06 GMT

Hoping to find marriage of Ethel Beare who emigrated in from England 1902 age 17.May have married in Ontonagon. Living with her Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Thomas Collins in Calumet Houghton in 1902,but not with them in the 1910 census when the family were in Ontonagon.

Birth 1910 Rockland

H Rule — 12 Mar 2005 4:48:28 GMT

Whilst looking for information about a family who emigrated from Cornwall I came across a Pearl Collins born in 1910, Township Rockland,record 4814, year 1910.
Would anyone be able to find the names of her parents? I believe that they may be Thomas and Elizabeth Collins.I really would like to know the name of her mother and I hope it will be Elizabeth J J Collins maiden name Beare.

document on Naturalization in Ontanogon County

Pierre Dubeau — 6 Feb 2005 3:48:26 GMT

Where can I Find this document ?

Ontanogon County
Naturalization Index.

I am looking for Antoire Dubeau immigrant to Michigan

Dubeau. Antoine. V2, P246 ...

Charles Witherell-Obit.

cgnorth — 10 Mar 2005 2:10:23 GMT

The Ontonagon Herald
April 26, 1902
Sudden Death
Charles Witherell Passed Away In Detroit Hospital Monday
Charles C.(or G,) Witherell, bookeeper for L.Groesbeck & Son, of Ontonagon, died in the Harper Hospital, Detroit, Monday morning.
The announcement of his sudden demise came as a severe shock to his many Ontonagon friends and the circumstances connected with it, are particularly sad. Almost three weeks ago, he left here for the purpose of having an operation performed in that hospital, but it was not considered that there was any danger connected with it, and he had undergone the same operation once before. the operation was performed on the Wednesday preceeding his death, and word was received here that he had easily passed the critical point in the ordeal. A day or two later his condition suddenly changed, and he began to gradually grow weaker. Mrs. Witherell, who was here, was notified of his changed condition and Sunday morning she left for Detroit, but before she arrived there her husband had crossed the great divide.
Mr. Witherell was about 40 years old, and had been a resident of Ontonagon for some 14 months,serving as bookeeper fo L. Groesbeck & Son. He was very industrious, performing his work in a very capable manner, and he was highly esteemed by his employeers. He came here from Port Huron,but he was formerly a resident of Canada. Last fall his wife joined him here and they commenced housekeeping.
Mr. Witherell was a member of M.E. Church and was assistant superintendent of the Sunday School. He took much interest and was a faithful worker in all things pertaining to the church. Mr. Witherell was a good man, and by his gentlemanly and courteous treatment of all with whom he came in contact, made many admiring friends who sincerely regret that his life span was broken so unmaturely.
Submitted by Carla North
Not related

Mrs. William Lee-Obit

cgnorth — 10 Mar 2005 2:09:03 GMT

The Ontonagon Herald
April 26, 1902
Died In Wyoming
Mrs. William Lee Joins The Great Majority
Mrs. Barbier Lee, the aged wife of William Lee, of this place, died April 6th at the home of her daughter, Mrs.Mary Carney, of Mona Wyoming, where she had made her home for the last 11 years. Mrs. Lee will be remembered by the old citizens of Ontonagon, having lived in this county for about forty years.
Mrs. Lee was a native of Waterford, Ireland, having been born there about 84 years ago. She came to this country when quite young and spent the best part of her life in Ontonagon. About eleven years ago, she left here on account of poor health, to spend her declining years with with her daughter and only child.
The aged husband and Mrs. Carney have the sympathy of their many friends in their breavement.
Submitted by Carla North
Not related

Ralph H. Serist-Obit

cgnorth — 10 Mar 2005 2:07:27 GMT

Thursday October 24, 1968
Obituaries
The Ontonagon Herald

Ralph H. Secrist
Ralph Howard Secrist, 60, of 211 S. 15th St., Escanaba, passed away early Thursday evening, Oct. 10, at St. Francis Hospital there. He had been in failing health for some time and had been hospitalized since September 2.
Mr. Secrist was born May 22, 1908,in Pioneer Mich., and lived in Manistique and Hermansville as a child and attended the Manistique High School. He married the former Martha Kosski Owens of Ontonagon, Aug.7, 1954, and they made their home in Escanaba since 1955.
He was a Workd War II Airforce Veteran, was a member of the First Methodist Church, Elks Club, Escanaba Country Club, and Highland Golf Club. Mr. Secrist was the business representative for the Operating Engineers Union,and was well known in this area. Illness caused his retirement on June 30, 1968.
Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Jacqueline) Toth, of Farmington, Michigan: two stepsons, Daniel and Charles Owens,of Little Lake: a stepdaughter,Mrs. James (Rosalie Owens) Miller, of Warren: one brother, Vern Secrist of Kingsford, a sister, Mrs. Dusty(?) (Ruby) Doroushey,of East Tawas, and thirteen grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon Oct. 12, with the Rev.Konstantine Wipp, pastor of the First Methodist Church, of Escanaba, officiating at the Me??ler Funeral Home. Mrs Roy LaMarche was the organist.
Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Escanaba.
Submitted by Carla North
Not related

Land in Ontonagon County

ajdover — 9 Aug 2006 5:47:45 GMT

My great-grandfather Othelbert P. Smith purchased an 80-acre tract of land in Ontonagon County in 1904, but to the best of my knowledge he never lived there. Is there any way to determine the eventual disposition of that land, based upon the township-range-section coordinates obtainable from the Land Office? I'm hoping to determine when that land was sold as a clue to when he passed away. Many thanks in advance!

Surname "Sallmen"

Brooke Plummer — 5 Feb 2005 6:33:53 GMT

Trying to find out anything on the surname of:
Elva Louise Sallmen, in June 1941 was 19 years of age, birth place Mass, MI. Did "housework" in private homes. Gave birth to a daughter, named Peggy Ann Sallmen, on June 8, 1941 at University Hospital in Columbus, OH. Interested if there would be any of her relations living and origin of the name "Sallmen". Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Brooke Plummer

Mattson/Mottson Boarding House in Rockland, Ontonagon

KJBurrill — 16 Jan 2005 4:51:19 GMT

Does anyone know of the family that ran a boarding house in 1906 in Rockland? When my great grandfather moved there with his children after the death of his wife, THe family's name was Mattson/Mottson. I believe they had a daughter named Ina who married an Erick (Seline maybe?) I'm trying to find more information about my grandmother & her stay there in the boarding house. Persons in my family are Peter Anderson, whose first wife was Maria Kristina who died in 1902 from a sledding accident, and then his second wife who was Selma Katrina who also died after childbirth in 1906. His children, and my grandmother was Yarda/Gerda, and her siblings were Edward, Henry, Linus. They all moved into the boarding house after 1906.Any info on any of the two families would be helpful. Thanks -

Lookin for info on Yanasak (Janaszak), John (Jan) Frank

jerryyanasak — 7 Dec 2004 2:56:50 GMT

grandfather: John Frank Yanasak (Janaszak)
father: Benjamin Joseph Yanasak
self: Gerald A. Yanasak

Clyde Peck, of Paulding

byrona19 — 1 May 2005 7:42:38 GMT

Looking for inforrmation on Clyde Peck, former psotmaster of Paulding. He was the father of Maurice Peck. I believe that Peck Rd, in Pauling is named after him. He build, owned and operated the store on Hiway 45, and the road going towards Bond River Falls. I don't know when Clyde was born, but in died abt 1963/5 in Greenbay, where he spent the winter months.

Riley & Morell (Morel) history

bmazurek71 — 27 Dec 2002 9:45:19 GMT

Hi,
I would like to know if anyone knows about the Riley family from Rockland. My Grandmother is Mary (Morell) Riley, daughter of Aldrich and Mildred (Bonds). She had a daughter, Peggy (Margaret) Riley who married Ron Mazurek. I cannot seem to find much information on the Rileys or Morells (Morel). If anyone knows about these families, please contact me.

Thanks,

Brian Mazurek

Thielman family

Robert Mehall — 27 Feb 2004 8:18:14 GMT

I was wondering if someone might be able to perform a lookup for me. I am trying to pin down the details on my gr-gr grandparents. Christopher/Christian Thielman/Tillman and Madeline Voghtlin.

According to the 1870 census they are: (Tillman, at the bottom of the page)

Tillman Christian Ontonagon Rockland 696 772
http://epiphyte.libofmich.lib.mi.us/CensusImages/Roll696/772...

In 1880 they are in still in Rockland, Ontonagon, Michigan:

Christopher THEILMAN Self M Male W 56 PRUS Laborer PRUS PRUS
Madeline THEILMAN Wife M Female W 51 SWITZ Keeping House SWITZ SWITZ
Josephine M. THEILMAN Dau S Female W 20 MI At Home PRUS SWITZ
Albert C. THEILMAN Son S Male W 17 MI At School PRUS SWITZ
William H. THEILMAN Son S Male W 15 MI At School PRUS SWITZ
Frank E. THEILMAN Son S Male W 13 MI At School PRUS SWITZ
Christopher J. THEILMAN Son S Male W 11 MI At School PRUS SWITZ
Agnes M. THEILMAN Dau S Female W 7 MI At School PRUS SWITZ

I want to know if they are in the 1860 census, or even 1850. Any idea if they were married here in MI, where it might have been?

Thanks,

Robert A. Mehall
Berkley, MI

Looking for information on Victor Anderson

Rob — 20 Oct 2004 4:24:25 GMT

Owned 162 acres near Mass City, MI during the depression. Sons Carl and Francis. daughters Anna and Bea.

Thanks

edward garland

garlandfamily — 20 Oct 2004 6:03:21 GMT

I am looking for any information on The Garland family from Ontonagon. Edward Garland would have been my great grandfather. He once had been married to Elizabeth (Gerard) Garland, but she must have died in the early 1900's. He then married Charlotte L Godfrey.
Edward and Elizabeth had sons named Edward , Frank, John and William.
I do know that Edward and Charlotte had a son together named Louise. He died when he was about a year old....
Can any one help with any information on the Edward S Garland and his family.
Thank-you, V.Lewis

Baby Sally birth 11/2/1971, ISO B parents

Jennifer Moore — 1 Nov 2004 3:30:42 GMT

I hope anyone could give me any help at all.
Baby girl born 11/2/71 in ontonagon. Bmother was young. Had 2 step sisters at time. Bgrandmother was I believe a social workers aid. Bgrandfather was a barber.
Bfather (very little info) was 18 and in the service.
Help me please find my history and my missing piece of my heart.
Thank you!

looking for Järvenpää or Jarvenpaa

jan Nordanstål — 28 Sep 2004 7:26:44 GMT

Hello

I am looking for information/help with finding Uno Oskar Jarvenpaa or Petter Axel Jarvenpaa (Järvenpää) from Norrbotten Sweden.
He arrived to Ellis Island 9´th May 1917 with the end destination, Lakemine Michigan he had a friend there with the name Karl Hicta or Hieta.
help with links to databases and other online resources. would also be very appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Jan Nordanstål
Västerås Sweden

Adolf Manninen

catta175 — 5 Oct 2004 8:58:18 GMT

I am trying to find information about my grandfathers father Adolf Manninen. He was born in Suomussalmi, Finland. He came to Michigan and married there Kaisa (or Katariina) Kustaava Lumiaho born 30 Jan 1886 Rantsila, Finland. Firs child Verner Johannes Viljami born 19 Jun 1910 second child (my grandfather) Aarne Aadolf born 14 Nov(11.month) 1911. Kaisa came back to Rantsila, Finland and their third child Helvi Ester Lyydia was born in there 21 Aug 1913. Adolf stayed in USA, Kaisa got information which told that Adolf was dead in Jan 1938.

I also found that one Adolf Manninen was born in Suomussalmi, Finland 11 Aug 1885, but I am not sure if he is the right guy...
Can anybody please help me?

Obit Mrs Alfred (Francina)Korsman

AliciaKMarshall — 20 Sep 2004 12:22:53 GMT

Mrs Alfred Korsman 73 mother of Mrs. Leonard Riutta of Houghton died at he home in Bruce Crossing Thursday.
(undated obit)
She was born Sept. 21 1886 in Lapin Pitaja , Kulolimaan Kyla Finland. She came to the U.S. in 1915 and settled in the Copper Country. In 1919 eh moved to Ewen and the following year to Bruce Crossing.
The former Francina Suominen , she married Mr. Alfred Korsman in Thoomaston Me.
She was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran church in Paynesville.
Survivors include her Husband, Sons, William of Bruce Crossing and Rudolph of Detroit. 4 daughters, Mrs James Wolfe of Ewen, Mrs John Michrina of Madison Heights,Mrs Leonard Riutta of Houghton and Mrs Uno Haapala of Bergland, one sister Miss Saima Suominen in finland, 37 grandchildren, one great grandchild.
Brown Funeral home. Church in Paynesville for services.with Rev. Raymond Tulkki of Ishpeming ot officiate. Burial in Hillside Cemetery.
Not related, just posting.

Locate Birth Mother and/or Family

Brooke Plummer — 14 Aug 2004 7:56:16 GMT

Aug 14, 2004

I would like information on my birth mother.

Name: Elva Louis Sallmen Age: 19 on my birth certificate
Live birth on June 8, 1941, at University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Gave birth to "baby girl" named Peggy Ann Sallmen.
She lived at 211 Southwood Ave., Columbus, Ohio. Did work as "housework" in private homes.

I would like to know more of her and/or her family and for that
that matter who would have been my father?

Kind regards,

Brooke Plummer
Columbus, Ohio

Victor Frederick Granfors married Hannah Kristene Carlson 1909

Claudia Day — 7 Sep 2004 12:22:35 GMT

Victor Frederick Granfors born 1883 in Overmark, Finland married 1909 in Ontonagon Hannah Kristene Carlson born in Overmark, Finland. They might be parents of Edward Eric Granfors born 1926, died 1997 Battle Creek, Calhoun County, MI. Edward had a son born 1940 in Mesick, Wexford County, Michigan. Can anyone give the location of Edward's birth and confirm Victor and Hannah are his parents?

MAUD LOCKHART-JARVIS - BERGLAND

Mary Etta O'Brien-Kreklau — 5 Apr 2002 4:24:36 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-aunt, Maud Jarvis, who was born Maud Lockhart. She lived in Bergland, MI most of her adult life, being married and widowed at a young age. She had 2 daughters, one of which was Janet Horsewill (married man). Aunt Maud died in 1967. Anyone with information on the location of her daughters or information on Maud Jarvis, please contact me directly at mekreklau@aol.com. Thank you.

Rockland Union School

Phyllis Barnes — 12 Aug 2004 6:40:16 GMT

I have two Cards of Honor from the Rockland Union School from the school year 1868-69. They were given to my Great-granmother, Maria Grigg for not being tardy once during the first & third sessions of the school year. Both cards were signed by the principal, E.A. Whitman (I think. the signature isn't very clear). I would like any information regarding the Union School.

Draper, Thomas, King, Minnics

jtdris — 19 Jul 2004 9:17:32 GMT

I am researching these early families of Ontonagon Co. Bethuel and Alexander Draper were in the Rockland area in the late 1850's to the 1870's. Bethuel's daughter, Mary, married Willard Leonard Thomas and resided in Rockland until the mid 1870's when they went to Vilas Co. WI. Sarah Draper married John King about 1872 and may have lived in Ontonagon or Rockland until about 1880 when they moved to Calumet. And finally Alice King married Charles Minic/Minnics of Ontonagon Co. about 1900. Any information on any of these families, other than census records which I already have, would be greatly appreciated.

David Allie - Ontonagon Village, Ontonagon MI

Audrey B. Peters — 19 Jul 2004 8:14:59 GMT

I am trying to find out more information, or contact descendants of David Allie in Ontonagon. I have several Davids and I am trying to figure out how this one fits into the main family.

I found this posting, in the LDS FamilySearch International Genealogical Index, saying :

"David Allie, male
Birth:1856 Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Death: 1926 Ontonagon Village, Ontonagon, Michigan
Father : Peter Allie
Mother : Mary Duville (S/B Mary Laroque?)
Spouse : Mary Jane Gourd
Marriage: 25 JAN 1890 Ontonago, Ontonagon, Michigan"

moilanen

billsuhonen — 24 Jun 2004 12:10:24 GMT

Coincidence ? When I was a child, the farm next to my home was Moilinen's Farm. I still live here and if I look out the window to my left I can see their farm. They moved out 40 years ago but only to the next town over.

Shara Carey Wising

W_Klenner — 3 Feb 2005 9:22:06 GMT

Looking for info on a Mrs Shara Wising she was born a Carey from Trenton Township, WI. in the mid 1800's. Marrage was posted in Houghton Mining Gazette, no date. Husband was from Ontonagon.

Meyer family

Linda Westrich — 6 May 2004 12:40:12 GMT

I am looking for death records for Rudulf Meyer who died in 1958, his wife Myrtle Carr, who died unknown and a birth and death record for their son James Meyer who was born abt 1935. This is all the information I have about them except that they were supposed to have lived in the Bruce's Crossings area. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Linda

Wiikman/Wickman of Greenland

treelookerkw754 — 14 Jan 2006 8:56:35 GMT

This is my husband's family. If related please e-mail!

Frederick and Maria Stevens

anitasavage51 — 23 May 2004 1:33:26 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Sidney, Edna, and Virginia Stevens. A brother, who was adopted, went by the name of Willis Paul. Their parents, Federick and Maria Stevens died about 1850.

evelyn connolly

Renee — 3 May 2004 3:27:34 GMT

looking for the obituary of Evelyn Connolly who died in Ontonagon on Nov 29 1996. Any help would be appreciated

Some early names from Ontonagon

AliciaKMarshall — 19 Aug 2002 2:14:48 GMT

Glory Of The Pines , A Tale Of The Ontonagon By William Chalmers Covert 1914

I bought this older book. It is the recollection of a Presbyterian Minister who ended up in Ontonagon.

He does not give the specific years in which he was there.

I have written down all the names mentioned in the book and a reference to the page number.

If anyone has these people in there family , email me and I can give you what it says on the person.

Some go into detail others are just a mention of a name.

Alicia

Old McMurray P.3

Sandy Rood and Mother in Montreal P.7

Bill McMann , from Scotland P.7

Sykes P.11

Steve Geltner P.15&25

Capt. Reaser P.27

“Windy” Adams P.31

Jesuit Allouez P.34

Dave Bruce , Irish Saloon Owner P.37

Glory Garvin P. 45 many mentions. A good girl led into sin and later redeemed herself

Perlham P.48

Antoine Payette P.53

Jimmie Casson P.64

Tom Leyard P.66

“Lefty” McKinloch P.66

Bill McDermott P.73

Father Boileau P.76

Jerry Weeks P.77

Bill Lawlins P.78

Tony Milligan P.78

Bailey, Postmaster P.80

Tom Tarnsey P.83

Cyrus Bevan P.83

Deacon Bevan P.85

Tom Scott P.110

“Brandy” Wilson P.111

Bill Emery , Native American Indian, lives in Eagle River, Keweenaw P126

(he took the minister on a canoe trip to Keweenaw)

Mrs Sargent P.141 & 152

The Jarvises P.142

The Bensons P. 142

Melvin Garvin P.151

Greenland Band P.157

Hoo-Hoos P.157

Odd Fellows P.157

“Doc” Coleman P. 159

Douglas Malloch P.159

Mr. Benson P.165

Bill McDermott P. 169

Felix Sarony P.180

Timothy Ramsay P.180

Aspinwall P.180

Bill McPheeters P. 181

Old John Kelton P.188

Comstock P.189

Twice Born John , Lumberjack Missionary P.201

Sky Pilot Higgins P. 211

Mr Higgins P. 216

Captain Holcombe P. 227

Perlham P. 242

weza 's of ontonagon co mi

nancy nicholson (wiza, weza) — 16 Feb 2004 5:58:36 GMT

hello i am nancy wiza (weza) nicholson the grandaughter of john george, Grandpa jack, born to frank and hattie weza of ontonagon mi in 1898. found most of my info for frank and hatties kids (19) now looking for any existing weza relations still in the area and church records for the birth of the first 10 kids to frank and hattie as not recoreded in co records, thank you, nancy.

Rule, Salina Janet

TEOBUCK — 1 Apr 2006 2:41:36 GMT

I need help with the Ontonagon Township Library microfilm for County Birth Index 1868-1902 Please!
Salina Janet Rule born Rockland 1873 record number 442 Can some one tell me how I can obtain information on Salina? Her Parents names, and any information on the birth record that may be of help. I do not need a copy, simply if someone could look this information up for me and send me an email I would very much appreciate it.

Thank You

Ewen, MI marriage btw Ernest Jerred and Pearl C. Whitney

jayme27_1 — 10 Mar 2004 10:59:05 GMT

Looking for marriage info from Ernest Jerred m. Pearl Charlotte Whitney on 25 Dec 1912 Ewen, Michigan.

Does anyone know the parents of Ernest?

http://www.andersonconnection.org/report28/wc01/wc01_265.htm

Jayme

Carlisle's in TroutCreek, Ontonagon Co.

Adaca — 18 Oct 2001 1:22:00 GMT

I'm looking for any information on any of these names:
Julius Carlisle
Haddie Carlisle --Vanwormer
Frank Carlisle
Fred and Clarie Carlisle
Burt Irish
They all lived in Trout Creek, Mi in Ontonagon County
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance. Joan

Nygards from Finland - Kristinestad parish

Gun-Britt Werner — 7 Dec 2003 10:36:53 GMT

I would like to get in contact with ancestors to Axel Nygard born i Kristinestad (Paskmark). He was born 1893.

Smith Family

Kathy — 27 Feb 2004 4:38:43 GMT

I posted a message on the unknown board but thought it better to try here. GG grandfather, Ramsey Smith, Sr. born in MI, Possibly Rockland. I have discovered from 1920 MN census that he was "mixed"(04-4, I don;t know what that means yet)
He lists his parents being both born in Canada. As of 1930 census he was 6 putting his birth at appox. 1869. Though family history states his birth on 12/7/1868. MN records of death for him, are not indexed for DOB, POB, or mothers maiden name.The microfilm is not readable or it is not listed.
In previous message post, I refered to information possibly of Indian Chief, that information is incorrect I beleive his parents were farmers instead, as that is what he is listing in 1920 and 1930. If anyone could offer help or advise on tracing Native American family out of MI, my sister and I would be very thankful.
Kathy/MN

Obituary of George "Red" Moseler

@@PMoseSh@aol.com — 9 Sep 2004 8:20:54 GMT

Obituary of Gertrude Bucheger Moseler Gisch

@@PMoseSh@aol.com — 9 Sep 2004 8:20:54 GMT

LESKELA, STANNARD TWP.- BRUCE CROSSING.

DAVIDTHOMAS100 — 10 Aug 2003 12:47:12 GMT

SEEKING INFO ON THE LESKELA FAMILY IN ONTONOGON COUNTY , SAKARI WAS THE PRENUPTUAL CHILD OF WILHOMINA LESKELA.