Roscommon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Shera / Shearer / Mahon / McElroy / Acheson / Graham

emikenn — 15 Aug 2008 3:49:01 GMT

I'm interested in finding info on the family of Caleb Shera and Emily Mahon..I know their son Henry George Shera was born in 1905 in Boyle Co. Roscommon..Also Harold Richard Shera was born 1920 in Boyle Co. Roscommon..His father George Joseph Shera was a seargent in the Connaught Rifles, his mother was Sarah McElroy..

Any information would be much appreciated, thank you!

obit lookup - Irene Carlson who died there on 25 Oct 2003?

pattyboman — 31 May 2008 8:38:09 GMT

Is there anyone who would have access to an obit from Roscommon, Michigan for Irene Carlson who died there on 25 Oct 2003? Or if anyone could give me address to local newspaper there where I could write with my request?

Finn family from Lisacul

arleyrider2003 — 19 Mar 2008 6:45:56 GMT

am researching the Finn family from Lisacul, near Castlerea and Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon. anybody related?

Johnson Family

dustydan47 — 29 Apr 2008 3:57:40 GMT

Hi,I am looking for information on Fredrick Johnson, Earl Walter Johnson, Wm.Roy Johnson, Grace May Johnson, Ruth Louise Johnson, Bernice Marion Johnson,dating back to the 1800's. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

dustydan47@hotmail.com

Stebner

SandyMeeks23 — 4 Mar 2008 3:13:25 GMT

I have very little info here, but am looking for info on a drowning in Houghton Lake, possibly a woman and her daughter in the 1930's w/ the last name of Stebner. They were members of the family and the surviving husband/father would never speak of them (from what I remember as a youth). Now there is no one else left to ask. Any help you can provide will be most helpful! The family had a cottage on the south side of the lake, but were residents of Riga, Michigan. Thanks, Sandy

Looking for Robert, Mable, and John Middleton, Siblings in 1910 MI Census

amidd67 — 5 Mar 2008 4:19:27 GMT

Their father, John Middleton (mispelled Littleton) is living alone in Richfield, Roscommon, Michigan. John's wife Jennie died in 1904. What happened to these children? Their sister Winona Middleton-Awrey is living in West Branch. Brother Ford Middleton is living in Roscommon County.

Roscommon Village Cemetery

amidd67 — 23 Feb 2008 9:23:56 GMT

Has anyone heard of the Vinegar Hill Cemetery? Is it the Roscommon Village Cemetery in Roscommon, Michigan? Family genealogy notes state that Ethel Marguerite Middleton was buried in Vinegar Hill Cemetery. She is buried in Roscommon Village Cemetery. I am looking for the burial location for Ethel's grandmother, Jennie Mae Reynolds-Middleton, who died May 18, 1904 in Richfield, Roscommon, Michigan. She was the wife of John Middleton, who died in West Branch.

What cemetery or cemeteries were in Roscommon, MI in 1904?

amidd67 — 22 Feb 2008 2:57:40 GMT

I am thinking that Roscommon Village Cemetery (formerly Higgins) was probably there in 1904. Were there any others? I am trying to narrow down my search for cemeteries where Jennie Mae Middleton may be buried. She died May 18, 1904 in Richfield, Roscommon, Michigan.

Looking for information about John and Jennie Mae Middleton

amidd67 — 21 Jan 2008 3:34:18 GMT

Jennie died May 18, 1904 in Richfield Twp., Roscommon Co., Michigan. John died February 2, 1916 in West Branch, Ogemaw Co. , Michigan. I am especially interested in where Jennie is buried. I would also like to know about her parents. I would love to see photos of her.

Obit for Archie Isaac

michellisaac — 30 Dec 2007 3:33:26 GMT

Hello I am loooking for obit for Archie Isaac. He was born Sep 05 1914 Wisconsin, and he die Sep 10 1972 Higgins,Roscommon County,Michigan.

Thank you
Michell Isaac

Obituary Lookup

Pam W. — 13 Nov 2002 9:19:54 GMT

Is there anyone who does obituary lookups in Roscommon County?

I'm looking for the death of George B. Howe who died 12 May 1925 in Roscommon County, MI.

Thank you for any help that you can give me.

surnames

flowerpott131 — 11 Oct 2007 9:09:39 GMT

Hi, I am quiet new to this but maybe this might ring a bell with someone. I am looking for anyone with connections to the Geraghtys Patrick Geraghty who married Mary(molly)Banahan, they had four Girls Maureen, Lilly,Joan and Martina. Paddy as he was knownwas my granfather, i dont have any dob to go on so i know its a long shot but you never know. They lived in Ballybride, Roscommon and i lived with them as a child
many thanks
ann

ALOYSIUS O'CONNOR

gmglory — 13 Aug 2007 9:38:22 GMT

Hello Roscommon,
Hoping that someone can find an obituary for Aloysius O'Connor. This is all I know of him, but an obituary may provide clues as to his remaining family, "I Hope"

Aloysius OCONNOR
Birth Date: 15 Jun 1906
Death Date: 26 Jan 2000
Social Security Number: 303-09-2462
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Indiana

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 48629
Localities: Houghton Lake, Roscommon, Michigan

Patch, McCracken

jenbuff — 5 Aug 2007 2:15:45 GMT

Searching for the death date and/or obits on William Leonard Patch and his wife, Josephine McCracken Patch. Josephine McCracken Patch having died between Nov and Dec. 1960. Not sure of this info. No death date on William Leonard Patch. He may have gone by the name of "Len". He was born 23 Aug 1873 in New York. She was born 17 Mar 1877 in Deford, Tuscola County, Michigan.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me.
Thanks,
Eve

William Leonard Patch

jenbuff — 23 Jun 2007 10:04:54 GMT

William Leonard Patch born in Troy, New York
Married Josephine McCracken in 1896 in Tuscola County, Michigan
Both died in Roscommon County, Michigan
Need dates of death or obits please and where buried.
Any information would be helpful. Thanks

obit needed, James E. Seeley

pattyboman — 11 May 2007 9:49:22 GMT

James E. Seeley, died on 20 Aug 2000, last known residence St. Helen, Roscommon County, Michigan. If anyone would have access to obit would be greatly appreicated. Can email me directly at pattyboman@comcast.net

Whate Churches were in Roscommon, Michigan in 1904

amidd67 — 26 Apr 2007 6:55:54 GMT

I am looking for Jennie Middleton's death record at a church in Roscommon, Michigan. Her death record at the Roscommon County Clerk stated that she died May 18, 1904 in Richfield Twp.

Freeman WRIGHT

bpwrightwv — 8 Mar 2007 2:48:53 GMT

Looking for info on Freeman WRIGHT. Born in Pleasants Co, WV 1893 to Denny L and Malinda WRIGHT. SS death index indicates he died in Roscommon Jan 1978. Thanks in advance

Fairbotham in Roscommon County and Yorkshire UK

DavidHardy500 — 29 Feb 2004 11:21:32 GMT

I am researching the Fairbotham family which originated from Nafferton in the East Riding of Yorkshire around 1750. We believe that some of the family emigrated to Canada around 1830 and then moved to the US within a few years. I would like to hear from anyone who has Fairbothams in their family tree.

Obituary look-up

rcodyj1 — 26 Nov 2006 9:02:25 GMT

Looking for obituary for Chester Cody, d. 20 Jan 1992, last residence was Roscommons, MI per social security database.

Any help would be greatly appreicated

Percy (Ben) Garland

crosskeyspaul — 26 Nov 2006 5:49:38 GMT

Would anyone have any information regarding the family of a great-uncle of mine? His name was Percy Garland, although I believe he was known as Ben. He moved to Michigan from the UK in 1929 and lived between Roscommon and Grayling, Michigan. I visited from the UK with my parents in 1980, but have lost touch since then. He died in the late 1980s, leaving a wife - Evelyn, a son and daughter-in-law - Charlie and Joyce and two grandsons Mike and Chris. If anyone has any information on any of the above named, please contact me.

Church, Gerald E

kascardo — 13 Nov 2006 9:54:46 GMT

I am looking for information on my paternal grandfather Gerald E Church he died in Roscommon County in or around 1992. He was born in 1927 in Alma, MI and he served in the military. I would appreciate any help that can be offered. An obituary would be extremely helpful as would an exact death and birth date. THANKS!

eugene gardiner

Mae3607 — 30 Sep 2006 3:45:34 GMT

eugene gardiner is my husbands grandfather,on his mothers side of the family, her name was lois gardiner and her married name was sanner.
her parents are eugene and beatrice gardiner, they lived in roscommon michigan, and looking for any family of the gardiner to get some family ancestry for my husband.
my husband would like to find where his grandparents are buried on the gardiner side of the family and find out what happened to his mothers family.

thank you,rena sanner

Cemetery Lookup

Michell Isaac — 8 Sep 2006 12:12:37 GMT

Is there anyone willing to do a cemetery or obit. look up for Archie Isaac B: 1914 and D: Sept. 10, 1972 in Higgins, Roscommon, MI.
It would be greatly appericiated!

Thankyou,
Michell

Aaron BEASLEY

momsside — 1 Sep 2006 4:13:41 GMT

I am searching for information on Aaron BEASLEY. He was born in 1848 in Canada but lived the later part of his life, and died in Roscommon 10 Nov 1875. Does anyone know of the Beasley family?

Pat

Looking for burial location of Jennie Mae Reynolds-Middleon

amidd67 — 31 Aug 2006 6:10:50 GMT

Jennie Mae Reynolds-Middleton was the wife of John Middleton. She died 5/18/1904 in Richfield Twp., Roscommon, Michigan.

Her husband, John Middleton, is buried in West Branch at Brookside Cemetery near his son Robert, but Jennie is not buried there.

Nelsons in Nelsville Mich.

Lisa — 28 Jul 2005 5:55:10 GMT

I am looking for information about my gg grandfather Edward Nelson. From what I understand he was born in Norway about 1841/1842 then came to Mich. married Olive Howe in 1872 and died about 1923. He lived in Nellsville Mich, this small township was named after him because he was the first post master. I am especially looking for his parents names and where from Norway they came. ANy help would be greatly apprieciated. I am also looking for information about his son Herbert Nelson. He was born in 1875, married Julia Melang 1905 and I am not sure when he died. My father remembers visiting him when my father was young. My father was born in 1949.

joseph Franks

Kevin — 17 Jul 2006 10:22:55 GMT

Was wondering if anyone had information about Joseph A.C. Franks

Ralph & Hazel (Hills) Wenig

ehills1 — 11 Feb 2004 6:51:23 GMT

Desire information on Ralph Wenig (1891-1988) and wife Hazel Hills (1994-1992) They used to own cottage since 1930's on the shores of Houghten Lake and had son Robert and daughter, Betty, Robert owned an Outboard Repair Shop at Houghten Lake.He might have passed away now !!

Eldon Hills @ Petersburg, Mi.

Donald V. Gilmore, 1904-1981

Charles E. Templer — 23 Dec 2005 11:46:38 GMT

Donald Gilmore lived in the Houghton Lake, MI, area and died 2 November 1981. He is a cousin in my Templer research file.

I would like to find an obituary for him and learn of his burial location and any family he might have had.

If you can be of assistance, contact me at chartemp@aol.com

CEMETARY

killer52 — 25 Jun 2006 3:45:07 GMT

Is there a cemetary in the township that is for military personnel only?

BURIAL / OBIT for Virgil Glen Carter

TRussell1981 — 14 Jun 2006 6:22:19 GMT

I am looking to find an obit for Virgil Glen Carter who died in Saint Helen on 5/17/2000. He was married to a woman named Mildred Roy. Not sure if there was children or not. Hoping to learn more from obit.

Thanks

Tammy Russell

joseph c. nelson

Mae3607 — 17 Aug 2005 10:46:22 GMT

Just found out that My uncle,Joseph C. Nelson was born in Nelsville, Michigan, 17 July, 1915.
Always thought his name was Chester Nelson, but this is not so( we always called him uncle chester).
He married my mothers sister, Marvel Smith.

They moved around quite alot, but finally settled in San Francisco california, and in Jan,1970, he passed away.
Anyone with information on this person, please contact me, would like to know about his parents, and any brothers or sisters.

Thank you,Rena Sanner

Ethel Middleton died 2/9/1918 buried at Vinegar Hill Cemtery

amidd67 — 5 Apr 2006 2:42:41 GMT

Roscommon, Michigan. Where is this cemetery? How do I find cemetery records? Is Jenny Middleton, who died 5/18/1904 also buried there?

Allen Family of Roscommon, Roscommon Co, MI

JM4kids1 — 12 Mar 2006 12:06:08 GMT

Hello,

There was a Frank Allen, b 8 Feb 1894 that died in July, 1967 in Roscommon. I am really wanting information on his children! I am quite sure that they are my kin. Frank Allen was the son of Lawrence Allen. Lawrence Allen's father was James L Allen. My gg grandma, Philena was Lawrence's sister. My Philena married Philip J Hatchew. The family was once in Lowell, Kent Co, MI. Any Allen connection in Roscommon would be appreciated. Also any info on the details of the family. There is a very interesting story in our family. I would love to share!

Jones, Bert and Georgia and their family

Joan Chase — 8 Apr 2002 2:26:30 GMT

Bert Jones moved his wife Georgia Mae Pray, and their family to St. Helen, about 1920. Does anyone out there know anything about his family? Bert was my grandfathers youngest brother. Any information would be appreciated.
Joan Chase

Juliane M. RUMZ

Ardis48 — 22 May 2006 3:43:41 GMT

Juliane M. RUMZ, 82, of Higgins Lake, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1996 at her home. She was born March 12, 1914 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Rudolph and Caroline (KRATKY) KOENIG. She has resided at HIggins Lake for the past 29 years, coming from Vicksburg. On June 17, 1944 she was married to Fred RUMZ in Mendon. She owned and operated J. R. Resort at Higgins Lake for 23-years. She and her husband operated Fred Rumz Fertilizer in Vicksburg from 1949 to 1973. She was a member of St. Hubert Catholic Church in Higgins Lake. She graduated from Nazareth College with a music degree. She taught music in several St. Joseph County Schools. She was the organist at St. Edward Church in Mendon and St. Martin Church in Vicksburg for a long time. Survivors include two daughters, Sue MC CONNELL of St. Helen and Debra RUMZ of Prudenville; grandson, Chris MC CONNELL of St. Helen; sister, Margaret (Charles H.) TOBEY of Three Rivers; two nephews, Charles R. (Cheryl) TOBEY of Battle Creek and Paul DRAKE of Saline and niece Andrew Jean RUMPS of Milan. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 1973. Services were held Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 at noon at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon with Rev. Thomas Martin, officiating. Interment was in St. Edward Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Roscommon Senior Citizen Center or American Heart Association. Arrangements where (sic) by Steuernol and McLaren Funeral Home in Roscommon. source: undated newspaper (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

Roscommon County MiGenWeb site SURNAMES

Ila — 6 Jan 2006 6:21:44 GMT

I am the county coordinator for MiGenWeb Roscommon County. I took over about a year ago and thought it was time I hit the board.

The SURNAME section of the website has many, and I mean many email addys that are invalid. Out of 28 emails I sent out so far 25 have bounced!

I am asking that if you have your Surname listed on the website will you PLEASE check it out and see if your email is still valid and if not PLEASE email your new one.

I am going to wait for a week or so and then I will remove the email link. Your Surname will still be there, your name will still be there, but there will be no email.

Those with working email addys NO PROBLEM everything will remain the same,

If you need to get to the website fast just click above on Links & Announcements there is a link there.

Thanks Ila Miller

Cemeteries

Pat Zilincik — 2 Dec 2005 3:01:19 GMT

Could someone please tell me what cemeteries are located at Higgens Lake? I am searching for Warner and Velma Marvin. I know that they died and were buried at Higgens Lake.
Thanks

Jennie May Reynold(s)-Middleton

amidd67 — 16 Sep 2005 6:22:48 GMT

Looking for information about Jennie May Reynolds-Middleton born November 1856 in New York to Henry Reynold and Elizabeth Nailes. She married John Middleton and moved to Michigan. She died May 18, 1904 in Richfield Twp., Roscommon Co., MI. I would especially like to know where she is buried and about her ancestors.

Obit lookup request

nanapats — 30 Jul 2005 4:24:27 GMT

Would appreciate an obituary lookup for: 1. Elmer C. Salmon, (formerly of Ohio) DOD: Dec.2, 1975. Houghton Lake, Roscommon Co. 2. Helen F Salmon (nee:Cummings, formerly of Ohio) DOD:Apr.22, 1983 Thanking you in advance .. from out-of-state

Burkes of Roscommon Twshp. Roscommon County 1910 plus

Muirray Burke — 8 Jun 2002 1:47:53 GMT

Looking for descendants or persons knowing the families of Elbridge and Ida Ann Burke and also Wilbert and Catherine Burke. Elbridge and Ida were in Roscommon in 1910 and Wilbert and Catherine were there from possibly 1890 to 1920 plus and had two children. If anyone has any information re these two families I would appreciate hearing from them. These gentlemen were my great uncles and they have been lost to the Canadian part of the family since the early 1900s. Waiting hopefully Murray Burke.

Posting Surnames

Pam — 26 Sep 2002 11:46:21 GMT

I am the coordinator for the Roscommon County Web site at rootsweb. If you would like your surnames posted on these pages please e-mail me and I will add them. The site is getting lots of traffic and may help you with your research.

Looking for info. about relatives from Roscommon MI

peachesxoxo2002 — 6 Jun 2004 5:22:41 GMT

My mother Rosemary Marie (Jourdan) Livermore recently passed away. We are looking for information on her relatives. Her father was Ray Jourden and her mother was Helen (Allen) Jourden, both from Roscommon, MI. If you know of or could be related to any of these people, please contact me. Thank you very much.

Wallace and Lena Knott living in Markey 1930's

Clifford554 — 11 Apr 2005 7:34:24 GMT

Any Information would be appreciated. Neighbors
included the the Gardner, Barleoon, Seargent,
Phillips, Miller, and Wright families.
Town: Markey (Roscommon) MI

Flower Gardener in Roscommon

DarcyBoock — 4 Jan 2005 2:14:22 GMT

My grandfather Carl Kleemann, who immigrated from Germany in 1911, listed Roscommon as his place of residence on his 1915 marriage record. He was married in Detroit. We have no idea what he was doing way up in Roscommon unless it had something to do with gardening. His uncle was a gardener for a wealthy family who had a summer home in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, WI, where later my grandfather also worked. Were there summer homes on the lakes near Roscommon, which would have required gardeners? How would my grandfather have found out about such a job? I visited Roscommon once and noticed that there was a large Florist on the edge of town. Would there be any records that would list my grandfather's employment by this florist or some other?

McCarty family

VPresson — 15 Apr 2005 6:14:52 GMT

We are looking for any records, perhaps school records, from the mid 1800's that would give information about the McCarty family who resided in Roscommon at that time. The children might have been Bertha or Birdie, Edith, Minnie, George or Clarence. Voting records or tax records might also list this family. They are very elusive as they had started in Ohio, came to Michigan, moved to Kansas and returned to Michigan and simply do no show up in many records even though their movements around the country are known.

Thanks for any help you can give. V.Presson
Museum Director

Emil Johnson

Stefanie Staley — 9 Aug 2003 3:11:14 GMT

I'm looking for information on a gentleman named Emil Johnson, he was born Sept. 28, 1883 and died in Oct. 1968 in Roscommon. Any help or direction would be appreciated.

Donald J. Parton died in Houghton Lake 16Feb2001

Michael_Parton — 31 Jan 2005 2:08:32 GMT

I am trying to find information on Donald J. Parton who died in Houghton Lake February 16, 2001. I believe he is the son of Clarence Parton and Mary ??. I found the following information. If this is the correct Donald, he would have been born in Detroit. Listed with Clarence, Mary, and sister Virginia in 1920 Detroit census. In 1930, listed with Mary and sisters virginia and Shirley. Mary was a widow. I believe Clarence had a disagreement with his father and left home at a very early age--and didn't maintain contact with his family. would hope to find an obit or some other information establishing the relationship. also place of burial. Have alot on Clarence's family, which I would gladly share. any help is appreciated.

Name: Donald J. Parton
SSN: 374-05-0680
Last Residence: 48629 Houghton Lake, Roscommon, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 10 Aug 1918
Died: 16 Feb 2001
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 )

1994 phone and address directory
Name: DONALD J PARTON
Address: 3164 FIRE TWR HL RD ,
City: HOUGHTON LAKE
State: MI
Zipcode: 48629
Phone: (517) 422-4284

Francis HANSEN (1937-2004) (obit.)

PeggyBPerazzo — 11 Jan 2005 3:57:22 GMT

Francis Hansen

Francis Hansen died at his home in Boswell, Okla. Wednesday, Oct. 27 at age 67.

Mr. Hansen was born Sept. 24, 1937 in Roscommon, Mich. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the Airborne Rangers and was a member of the VFW in Woodland. He was also a member of the New Life Family Church of Boswell, Okla.

Survivors include Mr. Hansen's wife, Carol Hansen; his daughters, Debra Moody and Dorothy Minear, both of Elverda; his son, David Stephen Hansen of Boswell; his mother, Helen Noetzli of Sacramento; his sisters, Virginia Minatre of Sacramento, Alice Tommes of Roscommon, Mich. and Linda Ayers of Great Falls, Mont.; his brothers Herb Hansen of Bodega Bay and Max Hansen of Sacramento; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Lorraine Hansen; his daughter, Laura Lynn Hansen; his father, Herb Hansen and his sisters, Dorothy Myas and Beverly Tubberville.

Services: Visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 28, at Miller and Miller Funeral Home, Boswell, Okla. A graveside service was scheduled for Friday, Oct. 29 at Restland Cemetery in Boswell, Okla. with Pastor Ron McKey and Pastor Rick Austin officiating. Miller and Miller Funeral Home of Boswell, Okla. is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, October 29, 2004, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695. <http://www.dailydemocrat.com/>; Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Hintz/Ratajczak Family Tree

Helen Wenzel — 20 Nov 2004 9:14:29 GMT

My cousin and I have traced the family back to Joseph and Agnes Hintz of Bay City, MI.

The Hintz's emigrated to the US from Germany, when Joseph was 12 years old, in 1884. It is said they settled in St. Helens Michigan

Joseph had a brother Val, a sister Josephine and a sister Mary that moved to Chicago, IL. Four more children were born later to Joseph's parents in St. Helen's(I believe) -- John, Tony, Anne and Lillian.

The Ratajczak family emigrated from Poland and settled in St. Helens also, in 1885, when Agnes was 8 years old. Siblings include Stanley, Victoria (Gajewski) Josie (Zielinski) and Kate (Conley)
Any help will be appreciated!!

Joseph H. Nichols and Mary or May F. Nichols

jstafew1 — 21 May 2004 4:19:05 GMT

Looking for information concerning Joseph & Mary or May Nichols. Believed moved to Roscommon somewhere around 1898

Fahy

sissy_65 — 28 Sep 2005 1:07:25 GMT

I am trying to find some information on my great-great grandfather, Thomas Fahy. He came to America from County Roscommon Ireland in the late 1830's or early 1840's. He originally went to NY. His obituary stated that after spending about 2 years in Ulster County NY, he went to Michigan and lived for about 2 years. He then returned to Ulster County NY where he lived out the rest of his life and died.
I am not sure that he went to Roscommon County in Michigan, but since he was from County Roscommon Ireland I figured it was a good place to look!!
Thanks
Sissy

MCCREA, Sarah b. May 1887 in Roscommon Co.

JMR2409 — 12 Jun 2004 5:00:13 GMT

Hello. I'm looking for Sarah McCrea b. 5/1887 who married a Mr. Munro Btn. 1900-1910 and had 6 children with him.

Also interested in any other information on Sarah's siblings: James b. 5/1878; Delia b. 1/1880 (teacher); Ella b. 12/1883 (teacher); Duncan b. 3/1885; Mary b. 3/1889 (teacher); and Jessie b. 3/1890 (teacher). Also, their father James Bigham McCrea b. 9/1850, his 1st wife Isabelle (nee Cameron) b. Abt. 1855 and his 2nd wife Margaret b. Abt. 1866.

Thank you in advance!

Jo

George and Sarah HOWE, Roscommon County, 1920

Pam W. — 11 Nov 2002 2:32:30 GMT

Hello,

I am searching for information on George and Sarah J. HOWE, my gr-gr-gr-grandparents. They were on the 1920 Census for Roscommon County-George age 83, Sarah age 69. They had a son named Charles B. Howe.

I was wondering if there was anyone available in Roscommon County to do a death lookup for me.

Thank you,
Pam

Larive Family

mzl92 — 21 Jul 2001 1:02:46 GMT

I am doing research on the Larive family of Roscommon Co., MI. Henry Larive and Elizabeth (Valley) Larive settled in Roscommon Co.. Their children were Peter J., Mary S., Sarah Jane (Larive) Sergeant, William H., Frank C., and Asher J. Larive. Henry Larive was born July 12, 1827 in LaGrange, Dutchess Co., NY and died June 28, 1924 in Roscommon, Markey Twp, MI. Elizabeth Valley was born in Dec. 1833 in Ireland, and died March 28, 1912 in Roscommon, MI.

Battin

nancypattullo_1 — 1 Feb 2004 11:52:46 GMT

searching for information on the surname BATTIN.
Clayton Battin b. Houghton Lake circa 1920's. He was my Grandfather. Who was his parents? Any info helpful.

Death Cert - Stanley Kolinski 1932

lindakolinski — 16 Sep 2003 5:49:04 GMT

Is there anyone who can do a death cert lookup?

Stanley Kolinski
born May 1911 Standish, Arenac County
died 1932 in a car accident

Joel W. Johnson, b. 1943, son of Martha Eick Johnson

D. Eick — 16 Nov 2003 8:52:30 GMT

Seeking Joel Wendell Johnson, son of Martha Eick and Walter Johnson, whose mother Martha would be my great aunt. I am researching my MI Eick roots. May have lived in Detroit, or Oscoda area, or even Roscommon. Please e-mail me if you can put me in direct contact with him.

William & Elizabeth Morrison

AMorrison4682 — 21 Nov 2002 10:25:48 GMT

I'm trying to find information on both of their parents and brothers/sisters and anythin about there kids, I know they came from (not sure if born there) Canada to Michigan.
Please let me know
Thanks

Angie Morrison

Kestenholtz

kkholtzs — 24 Sep 2004 1:44:07 GMT

searching for any information on the surname kestenholtz from Roscommon County.
Jo

Knapps in Roscommon County Michigan

SusanDrumel — 30 Jul 2003 9:54:54 GMT

Looking for any information on Samuel Knapp born May 1839 in New York. He married Sarah (Miles or Mills or McGee) in Michigan. Sarah was born in 1845 in Michigan. They had 3 children all born in Michigan: Ada in 1865 (married Charles Kellog), Jesse in 1867 (married Lida Soule) and Carrie in 1869 (married Eugene Stanley). Samuel's sister or cousin Ada married James Harrison of Washkema Township in Kalamazoo county in 1864. I have no information on the parents or siblings of Samuel or Sarah. This leaves too much of a hole, can anyone help fill it?

Wolgast

PhilKuehn84 — 14 Nov 2003 8:55:11 GMT

Wolgast surname search in Roscommon County,MI era 1879.
Phil Kuehn
pkuehn@mich.com

surnames

PhilKuehn84 — 14 Nov 2003 8:55:11 GMT

Wolgast of Roscommon County.
Marriage of Wilhelmine Wolgast in 1876 in this county.
Roscommon County does not have wedding data at the Michigan State Archives in the 1800's.
Her father was Christian Johann Wolgast , brother Johann=John Wolgast, sisters Dora=Dorathea, Fredericke,
Any help appreciated,
Phil Kuehn
pkuehn@mich.com

Rogerson,Lawrence 1877-1930 Brooklyn, NY

Deborah — 8 May 2003 2:07:53 GMT

Seeking information on Lawrence Rogerson who lived at 1283 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn between 1918 and 1930 - perhaps longer. His parents were Thomas and Francis Rogerson. One known child Frances bc 1921 Brooklyn. Trying to make a connection between his father Thomas and Robert Rogerson from County Roscommon, Ireland

Gibbons/Larive Family

Diane Peck — 5 Jan 2003 7:10:07 GMT

My gg Aunt, Emma (she later changed it to Emily) Alice Peck, married Asher Larive in Rosocommon MI on November 15, 1895. They had a daughter, Lois Larive (b.Sept 18 1896; d. Oct 1969 in MI), who married a Joseph Gibbons (b. 18 Jun 1891, d. Sep 1971 in Detroit,MI) and in 1950 they resided at 297 Moss Ave. Highland Park-Detroit, Michigan.

I am looking for Joseph and Lois Gibbons descendants. They had the following children:

Richard (b. 1924), Faith, Joanne (she is still living but I am not sure where in MI she lives, she married a man named Lew or Lewis Walters), John, Joseph and Sally Gibbons.

If these Gibbons are any relation to your Gibbons, I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.

Diane Peck
Milwaukie,OR
dkaypx@attbi.com

Harold N. Morrison (Harlow)

AMorrison4682 — 4 Jan 2003 1:54:44 GMT

Trying to find information on Harold Morrison's, Some of his family knew him as Harlow. Family,According to census he resided in Nester Twp. Roscommon Co. from 1900-1920,don't know What or where he was in 1930, his parents were William and Elizabeth Morrison.

ammrugrats@aol.com

Angie

Map to the Roscommon Cemeteries

dalestedmanwillett — 26 May 2003 2:54:56 GMT

I have posted a map of the locations of the Roscommon County Cemeteries. The map gives a visual of where they are located in the county. Use the directions given by Don House to get to the cemeteries.

www.willett.org
then click on the Michigan Collection
and scroll down to Roscommon County.

a question about st.helena island

Christina_Fletcher — 24 Jun 2003 8:00:34 GMT

I have family that I previously assumed was born on Mackinac Island... I came across some records today on the LDS site that mentioned St. Helena Island. I know its a broad request...but is there any way I can connect the two islands to eachother...I know very little about Michigan, and this island and county are both very new to me.

SURNAMES Demarais Desmarais Bunce Wright

Naomi — 15 Aug 2002 3:41:44 GMT

Looking for information on Ira Alfred John Demarais born June 23, 1912 in MN, died November 1980 Roscommon, Roscommon County, MI.

Also have a Raymond Calvert Demarais born January 27, 1904 in MN and died May 10, 1980 in MI. (hoping in Roscommon County as this is where his brother was from)

These two brothers had a sisters Irene (Demarais) Wright, and Violet Leona (Demarais) Bunce. Also two other known brothers by the names of Malcom and Romeo.

Parents are James and Hilma.

nkj@spacestar.net

JOHNSON & DECKER

vjohnson528 — 17 Jul 2002 12:59:01 GMT

My father Melvin Eugene Johnson was born on July 6, 1916 in Roscommon County, Michigan to Earl E. Johnson and Anna Laura (Decker) Johnson. A reference to Keno, Michigan is also listed on a death certificate. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Earl died in 1986 and I believe he was born in 1895 but I don't have a clue where. I have no further info on Anna. Other children they had were Marvin, Robert, Annabel and Louise.

Thank you.

Richard Christ

JoyceSchumacher — 10 Aug 2004 2:40:19 GMT

Searching for any info Richard Christ buried in Roscommon, Mi
Thanks, Joyce

I have posted new items in the Michigan Collection for Roscommon County

dalestedmanwillett — 26 May 2003 2:54:56 GMT

I have posted new items in the Michigan Collection:

A Gerrish Township School 7/4/2002
Bennett/Willett Marriage 7/4/2002
Mabel Mary Willett Camp Obituary 7/4/2002
Mrs. John Willey Obit Obituary 7/4/2002
Visits to Roscommon County 7/4/2002
Guests of the Willetts' 7/4/2002
School News 7/4/2002

dale
www.willett.org
willettnet@yahoo.com

Burkes of Roscommon Twshp. Roscommon County 1910 plus

Muirray Burke — 8 Jun 2002 1:47:41 GMT

Lovell Benjamin Preston Sr

Joan — 20 Apr 2002 2:55:03 GMT

I'm trying to find out the parents of Lovell Benjamin Preston Sr b. 1876 d. 1938. Lovell died in Roscommon and I believe he was born in Hayward, Michigan. I know he and his family lived in Roscommon for some time. Would love to hear from anyone researching this family.

Pearsall Family

treelady52 — 22 Nov 2001 9:36:58 GMT

Looking for information on Gertrude Pearsall(b. Jan. 6, 1868) ancestors and relatives. Gertrudes parents were George Pearsall(b. 8/30/1828) and Mary Cummins(b.10/28/1828). Gertrude married Wm. E. Church, maybe in Ohio. They had 3 children, but only one survived to adulthood, Clair Daniel Church, my grandfather. She later married a man whose last name was Bacon.(don't know if they had any children) Gertrude is buried in Hartland Ridge Cemetary in Huron County, Ohio. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

John A. White

Helen Bjorkman — 2 Mar 2002 3:50:17 GMT

Looking for John A. White b. Sept 18, 1949 d. Jan 26, 2001. Need any information available. Would like to know where he is buried. Think he could be a brother that was given up for adoption at birth. He left me a trail to follow. Also does anyone know a Shelly Lynn Higgins b. March 14 1967 and still living. She is supposed to be a contact person. Any and all responses appreciated. Thank you. Helen

HELP.. need a lookup for a date

Dimmy473 — 20 Nov 2002 12:06:08 GMT

My grandmother died at Houghton Lake in July of 1949. My grandparents had a summer cottage at Trail's End. No one seems to know the date of when Irma Alta (Muzzall) GREGG died, all anyone can remember is the month and year. Is there anyone who has access to files that would give me a date? Would surely appreciate it! Thanks in advance.

Glendenin - Glendenning

EGlendennin9527 — 28 Jan 2002 12:45:16 GMT

This family has been in the Houghton Lake area sense early to mid 1930's. They came from Flint area and Tawas City area before coming here. I am sure that there are many decendants to this family still around the MI area. There are several surnames attached to this famlily also. Anyone interested in this family or having any connections please contact me via e-mail.

Jasper Howe 1885

Daniel Houser — 11 Dec 2002 2:00:13 GMT

Looking for information about Jasper Howe. born may 1885/86 in michigan.

He was in the WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
Name Birth Date Ethnicity Birth City Place /County State
Jasper Winfield Howe 14 May 1885 W relative lives Three Rivers MI Roscommon MI

Louis BERTIS

Carol — 26 Dec 2001 6:53:45 GMT

I'm looking for information on my great-grandfather, Louis Bertis. He lived in the Houghton Lake area when he died, sometime between 1966 and 1970. I'm told that his wife's name was Goldie, and he died while he was spending the night in jail. If anyone has any information, please email me. I've recently started my genealogy research and any information will help.

McDermand, MacAllister or McAllister

Robert E McDormand — 5 Dec 2001 8:23:27 GMT

I am looking for information about the parents of Charles McDermand b. 14 November 1900 d. April 1969 in St. Helen, Michigan. He was married to Emma MacAllister or McAllister who was b. 17 October 1905 d. April 1983 in St. Helen, Michigan. Charles and Emma had at least five children: Carol Jean, Jessie, Florence, Frank and Virginia.

Oldest Resident of Roscommon Co. Dies

mzl92 — 2 Dec 2001 6:51:41 GMT

(Special to The Times Tribune)
Roscommon Mich., July 2. --- Henry Larive, the oldest citizen of Roscommon county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. Sergeant, in Markey township, Saturday.
He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on July 12, 1827. He came to Jackson county in 1857, where he lived for 20 years. In 1886 he moved to Roscommon county where he has since resided. He was married to Elizabeth Vallay(Valley) in 1851. She died 12 years ago. He is survived by four children: Peter Larive of Akron, Michigan; Mrs. Sarah J. Sergeant, with whom he has lived since the death of his wife; Frank Larive, of this place, and Asher J. Larive, of Detroit. He is also survived by fourteen grand children, and sixteen great-grandchildren.
(This is believed to be taken from the Bay City Times Tribune in July of 1924.)

BEVERLY SURNAME / Mattie and Washington Beverly

richard mcmann — 16 Jan 2002 8:49:28 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MATTIE BEVERLY WHO DIED IN ROSCOMMON COUNTY MI. MARCH 24, 1927. LOOKING FOR HER RESTING PLACE. THIS IS MY GREAT-GREAT GRANDMOTHER. ALSO LOOKING FOR HER HUSBAND WASHINGTON BEVERLY AND INFORMATION PLEASE E-MAIL ME.

Christ

Joyce Schumacher — 7 Oct 2001 10:55:29 GMT

I am interested in any info on any Christ family in Roscommon.

FOBERT / FRANKLIN marriage 1885

DonnaSchumacher51 — 31 Jul 2001 2:11:19 GMT

Hi! Does anyone have access to marriage records for Rossccommon Co? I am looking for information on the marriage of Delia FOBERT and William FRANKLIN on 6 July 1885. Does anyone know what Catholic church this would have been in?
Thank you for your help.
Donna Fobert Schumacher

CAMERONs Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario > Roscommon Co., Michigan

w00dwork — 24 Jun 2001 3:57:07 GMT

I am looking for any information on descendants of James and Emma (Tunmore) CAMERON Thanks! Michael

Descendants of James and Emma (TUNMORE) CAMERON

Generation No. 1

1. James CAMERON was born Abt. 1838 in Upper Canada. He married Emma R. Ellen TUNMORE IN 1861 in St. Clair Co. Michigan, daughter of David TUNMORE and Charlotte NORWOOD.

Children of James CAMERON and Emma TUNMORE are:

2 i. Charlotte (Lottie)4, born Abt. 1861 in Ontario; died 1880 in Roscommon, Michigan.

3 ii. Lucy R., born 1866.

4 iii. Jessie, born 1869.

5 iv. Isabella, born 1870.

6 v. William, born 1875.

7 vi. Robert, born 1878 in Michigan.

From Misc Records

@@jpalm@i-star.com — 26 May 2004 6:11:51 GMT

From Roscommon Co., MI, Miscellaneous Records (FHC Film #0965663)

1901
Hollingsworth
to
Clarence Johnston
Arapahoe, Colorado

(I have no further information regarding this record)

Warranty Deed Notarized in Cuyahoga Co., OH

@@jpalm@i-star.com — 26 May 2004 6:11:51 GMT

Roscommon Co., MI, Misc records (FHC Film#0965663)
Page 65 - Warranty Deed

E.J. Kennedy & Wife
to
Robert E. Eddy

(Edward J. Kennedy & wife Emmma E. Kennedy)
80 acres in Roscommon Co. (MI)
Notarized in Cuyahoga Co., OH

(I have no further information about these individuals)

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

Hart/Hartt family from Ontario

Nicki Harper — 28 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Ed. J. Hart b 1830 in England married Jane PEARSON and lived in Ontario. They had three children
Emily b abt 1849
Charles b abt 1853
Mary E. b abt 1859
Then moved to Roscommon County by 1879.
Would like to find information about descendants.
Have much PEARSON information.

MACDONALDs Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario > Roscommon Co., Michigan

Ayside2 — 2 Jan 2005 6:30:36 GMT

I am looking for any information on the descendants of Hector and Jane (JUDSON)MACDONALD from Sombra Twsp., Ontario. It seems that several of their children and their families ended up in Roscommon Co. Many thanks! Michael

Descendants of Hector MACDONALD

Generation No. 1

1. Hector2 MACDONALD (MacDonald1) was born 1819 in Upper Canada, and died Bef. June 1881 in Wilkesport, Lambton Co.,Ontario. He married Jane JUDSON May 23, 1840 in St. Clair Co. Michigan, daughter of Samuel JUDSON and Jane.

Children of Hector MACDONALD and Jane JUDSON are:
+ 2 i. Nathaniel T.3 MACDONALD, born 1842 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West; died February 25, 1916 in Roscommon Co., Michigan.

+ 3 ii. Alexander Ralph MACDONALD, born March 13, 1843 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West; died May 27, 1926 in Victoria, British Columbia.

4 iii. Eliza Ann MACDONALD, born 1844 in Wallaceburg, Kent Co., Ontario. She married George BIRCH December 24, 1860 in Kent County, Ontario.

+ 5 iv. Christina MACDONALD, born 1845 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West; died February 25, 1878 in Wilkesporte, Lambton Co., Ontario.

+ 6 v. Annie MACDONALD, born May 18, 1848 in Michigan; died in Moore Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario.

+ 7 vi. George MACDONALD, born April 16, 1851 in Michigan.

+ 8 vii. Hugh S. MACDONALD, born August 20, 1856 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West.

+ 9 viii. Olive MACDONALD, born May 1, 1865 in Wilkesporte, Western District., Canada West.

Generation No. 2

2. Nathaniel T.3 MACDONALD (Hector2, MacDonald1) was born 1842 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West, and died February 25, 1916 in Roscommon Co., Michigan. He married Josephine SHAW Bef. 1866 in Canada West, daughter of William SHAW and Nancy WESTBROOK.

More About Nathaniel T. MACDONALD:
Emmigration: 1882, Left Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario for Cheboygan, Michigan

Children of Nathaniel MACDONALD and Josephine SHAW are:

10 i. Harriett (Hattie)4 MACDONALD, born May 12, 1870 in Lambton Co., Ontario; died August 23, 1892 in Roscommon Co., Michigan. She married Albert Edward CAMERON March 25, 1891 in Roscommon Co.

11 ii. Daniel MACDONALD, born in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario; died in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario.

12 iii. John MACDONALD, born in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario; died in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario.

13 iv. Christine MACDONALD, born in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario; died in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario.

14 v. Francis MACDONALD, born September 18, 1875 in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario; died October 4, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri. He married (1) Grace OWENS September 15, 1897 in Roscommon Co., Michigan. He married (2) Elsie JANSON Abt. 1920.

3. Alexander Ralph3 MACDONALD (Hector2, MacDonald1) was born March 13, 1843 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West, and died May 27, 1926 in Victoria, British Columbia. He married Sarah Jane CAMERON Bef. May 1866 in Wilkesporte, Lambton Co., Canada West, daughter of Ewen CAMERON and Bridget HIGGINS.

5. Christina3 MACDONALD (Hector2, MacDonald1) was born 1845 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West, and died February 25, 1878 in Wilkesporte, Lambton Co., Ontario. She married James (David?)WILSON February 23, 1864 in St Clair Co., Michigan.

Child of Christina MACDONALD and James WILSON is:

27 i. Hugh4 WILSON, born February 22, 1878 in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario; died March 2, 1878 in Wilkesport, Lambton Co., Ontario.

6. Annie3 MACDONALD (Hector2, MacDonald1) was born May 18, 1848 in Michigan, and died in Moore Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario. She married Joel SHAW Abt. 1861 in Lambton Co., Canada West, son of William SHAW and Nancy WESTBROOK.

7. George3 MACDONALD (Hector2, MacDonald1) was born April 16, 1851 in Michigan. He married (1) Melissa Jane LEWIS. He married (2) Mary GLEASON December 15, 1906 in Houghton Lake, Michigan, daughter of John GLEASON.

Children of George MACDONALD and Melissa LEWIS are:

36 i. Hugh S.4 MACDONALD, born 1883 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario.

37 ii. Annie J. MACDONALD, born 1884 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario. She married Thomas NESTLE July 25, 1905 in St. Louis, Michigan.

38 iii. Lucy Mable MACDONALD, born May 1, 1886 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario. She married John Roy GARDNER July 19, 1902 in Roscommon Co., Michigan.

39 iv. Nathan William MACDONALD, born 1887 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario.

40 v. Josephine MACDONALD, born 1889 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario.

8. Hugh S.3 MACDONALD (Hector2, MacDonald1) was born August 20, 1856 in Wilkesporte, Western District, Canada West. He married Florence May LEWIS Abt. 1886.

Children of Hugh MACDONALD and Florence LEWIS are:

41 i. Pearl Edna4 MACDONALD, born February 14, 1887 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario.

42 ii. Mary Eliza MACDONALD, born April 30, 1890 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario.

43 iii. Nathaniel T. MACDONALD, born April 27, 1892 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario; died March 18, 1973 in Marysville, Michigan. He married Emma ARNOLD.

44 iv. Hapone MACDONALD, born April 7, 1893 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario.

45 v. Lonie MACDONALD, born April 7, 1894 in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario; died July 1982 in North Palm Beach, Florida.

46 vi. Edith MACDONALD, born in Sombra Twsp., Lambton Co., Ontario. She married Joseph DEBUS.

9. Olive3 MACDONALD (Hector2, MacDonald1) was born May 1, 1865 in Wilkesporte, Western District., Canada West. She married William M. HOOPER September 27, 1882 in London, Ontario, son of Isaac HOOPER and Frances.

Children of Olive MACDONALD and William HOOPER are:

47 i. Chester4 HOOPER, born 1883.

48 ii. William HOOPER, born 1885.

49 iii. Cara Carlotta HOOPER, born 1887.

50 iv. Augusta HOOPER, born September 1890.