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Annibal, William "Bill" C.

warrencoon1 — 2009-11-06 15:23:18Z

William "Bill" C. Annibal

Age 79 of Owosso, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his residence.
Bill retired from General Motors, Buick, as a Test Mechanic in Engineering.
Funeral Services will be held 10 am, Friday, November 6, 2009 at Nelson-House Funeral Home, with Pastor Cal Emerson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 8 pm, with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm.
Bill was born on December 11, 1929 in Davison, the son of Stephen and Violet (Hazelton) Annibal. He graduated from Davison High School with the class of 1947. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea. He later attended Mott Community College where he studied technical engineering.
On September 26, 1953 he married Ellen J. Patchel in Angola, Indiana. He was an avid boater, enjoyed camping, fishing and watching nature. He had a wonderful outlook on life and spending time with his family was very important to him.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen; son, Stephen W. (Carrie) Annibal; daughters, Kerri Annibal (Jim) Niemiec, and Jodi L. Smith (Gary Nequist); five grandchildren, Kayse Chubb, Pvt. Jeffery Annibal, Tricia N. Annibal (Nicholas) Hammond, Jordan T. Smith, and Bryanne L. Smith; several nieces and nephews; and several other loving family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; and one sister, Delores Ferris.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Memorial Healthcare Hospice or Memorial Healthcare Cancer Center.
Anyone wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.nelson-house.com

sarah ellen druce shaw

carylive — 2009-11-03 13:23:56Z

I am looking for a obituary for Ellen Shaw who died in 1966 in corunna

Re: Bartlett Family - 1850, 1860 & 1870

Crowl123 — 2009-10-29 18:55:23Z

Sorry don't know. Clara Belle D.Bartlett,B.22 Dec. 1870, of Ann Arbor, MI.
Married Charles Frederick Hosack, and She clamed to be adecendant of one of the Bartlett's Brother that came over on Mayflower. Her Father was Henry Bartlett

Re: Bartlett Family - 1850, 1860 & 1870

Crowl123 — 2009-10-28 05:54:46Z

Carol

I was hoping you could tell me!!!!!!?????

Harry

Re: Bartlett Family - 1850, 1860 & 1870

tory1234 — 2009-10-28 00:58:52Z

Who were Henry's parents? Were they related to the families I have listed?

Thanks, Carol

Re: Bartlett Family - 1850, 1860 & 1870

Crowl123 — 2009-10-28 00:57:17Z

We have a Clara Belle Bartlett b. Dec. 22 1870, Ann Arbor, MI d. Dec. 17, 1950 Forks, WA. was the Daughter of Henry Bartlett, married Charles Frederick Hosack Apr. 05, 1893.

Re: Obit Lookup, Owosso Argus, Jan 14, 2003 - Lucille Barnard

judithmorris — 2009-10-27 18:57:32Z

oops...didn't spot your reply offering to help soon enough! I've just e-mailed you my e-mail address.

Re: DISTLER, Wilfred - Obit Request

aben749910 — 2009-10-17 22:54:28Z

will be happy to look tomorrow or Monday, please e-mail me
Ann aben749910@aol.com

Re: Obit Lookup, Owosso Argus, Jan 14, 2003 - Lucille Barnard

aben749910 — 2009-10-17 22:49:29Z

I would be happy to get for you, tomorrow or Monday, please
send me an e-mail so I can get with you about delivery Ann
aben749910@aol.com

Obit Lookup, Owosso Argus, Jan 14, 2003 - Lucille Barnard

judithmorris — 2009-10-08 16:00:32Z

We would greatly appreciate a copy of the obituary of cousin

Lucille [Babcock] Johnson Barnard, died January 12, 2003. Obit said to be in the "Owosso Argus" January 14, 2003.

Hope someone can help!

Judith Morris - Austin, TX

Aaron B. Patterson purchases land in Owosso, MI in 1838

rubyofoz1 — 2009-10-08 00:50:25Z

In The History of Lapeer County, I found an entry for Aaron B. Patterson under the Hadley, MI heading. It says "The following list of original land entries will show the original distribution of land in the township prior to 1841". It goes on to state that Aaron B. Patterson purchased land in Sect. 23 on 06/03/1836.

I found the same type of entry for Owosso, MI dated July, 1838 in Section 29, and that one confirms he is the Aaron B. Patterson for whom I'm looking because it says he was from Monroe County, NY.

Can anyone explain what these entries mean? It appears that Aaron bought two parcels of land in various counties in Michigan. However, the census records show him living in Pittsford, NY by 1850 and I cannot locate him in any prior census records. His two sons, Ezra and Mortimer, were both born in Monroe County, NY in the 1840s.

Would Aaron have bought the land just to turn around and re-sell it? I'm at a loss to explain this. Can anyone assist me? Thanks!

Re: George W Weller

mojo180 — 2009-09-28 13:31:59Z

This is a little long but I wanted to share this information with anyone else researching this family.

This is a copy of an obit I found in my grandmother's scrapbook in New York. No idea what newspaper or anything other than she had written in the date 1940. No one in the family knows anything about this obit. I have been trying to identify these people and I think they are the children of Achsah and George Weller.

Charles Weller, 605 East 111th street, passed away Friday morning. Mr. Weller was born in Michigan March 4, 1872 and resided in Chicago for more than 45 years. For the past 4 1/2 years he lived in this community where he was care taker for the Pullman club.

Mr. Weller was the husband of Hannah, nee Nelson and father of Charles Jr.. and the late George, brother of Fred of Lennon, Michigan. Mrs. Nellie Davis of Battle Creek, Mich., George Mullen of Norfolk VA and Frances Kressler of Long Beach, Cal.

Funeral services were held from the Doty Funeral home Monday afternoon, with Rev. Lowell R. Ditzen officiating, assisted by Russell Perkins, soloist and Mrs. Clara Luca, organist. Internment was in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery.

You located Fred and apparently he stayed in Michigan.
George was living with an Aunt and Uncle in NY after his mother died and apparently took their name. I located him with Charles in Illinois.

I am not sure where Charles was when he died, it may have been in Illinois. But this brings up the question, where did my grandmother get a copy of the obit in NY?

Re: George W Weller

ThomasKer2 — 2009-09-27 13:17:51Z

I'm not related to this family.

1880 -
Name: George Weller
Home in 1880: Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: Maryland
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male

George Weller 45
Fred Weller 10, MI
Charles Weller 8, MI [1872]
Helen A. Weller 6, MI
Caroline Weller 52, NY - sister

1900 -
Name: George Weller
Home in 1900: Corunna, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 63
Birth Date: Aug 1836
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Spouse's Name: Mary
Marriage year: 1881
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 19
Residence : Corunna City, Shiawassee, Michigan
Occupation: farmer

George Weller 63, NY
Mary Weller 40, MI - married 19 yr
Ambert Weller 15, MI
Albert Weller 15, MI

Death record -
County: Shiawassee
City/village/township: Corunna
Last Name: Weller
Given Name: George
Birth Year: 1840
Age: 74
Death Day: 18
Death Month: June
Death Year: 1915
Father's Given Name: Nathanal
Father's Last Name: Weller

Marriage record -
Groom's name: George Weller
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 41 years
Groom's birth year: 1840
Groom's birthplace: , Cayuga, New York
Bride's name: Mary Sutton
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 21 years
Bride's birth year: 1860
Bride's birthplace: , Oakland, Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 22 Jun 1881
Marriage place: Clayton, Genesee, Michigan
Groom's father's name:
Groom's mother's name:
Father of bride's name:
Mother of bride's name:
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342468
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4207675
Image number: 507
Reference number: v 1 p 302 rn 4679
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

1910 -
Name: George Heller [note spelling]
[George Weller]
Age in 1910: 70
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Spouse's Name: Mary
Home in 1910: Corunna Ward 1, Shiawassee, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

George Heller 70, NY
Mary Heller 50, MI

1910 -
Name: Albert Weller
Age in 1910: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Spouse's Name: Mabble E
Home in 1910: Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Albert Weller 25, MI - farmer
Mabble E Weller 23, MI
Ambert Weller 25, MI = brother, farmer

1900 -
Name: Fred Weller
Home in 1900: Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 30
Birth Date: Oct 1869
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Spouse's Name: Eva
Marriage year: 1900
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 0
Residence: Venice Township, Shiawassee, Michigan
Occupation: farmer

Fred Weller 30, MI
Eva Weller 23, MI

1910 - cannot locate Fred Weller and family

1920 -
Name: Fred Weller
Home in 1920: Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 50 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Eva E
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Fred Weller 50, MI - farmer
Eva E Weller 43, MI
Frank A Weller 15, MI
Bessie M Weller 9, MI
Donald J Weller 5 4/12, MI
Avery J Weller 6/12, MI

1930 -
Name: Fred Weller [aka = Alfred]
Home in 1930: Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan
View Map
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Eva
Race: White
Age at first marriage: 28
Parents' birthplace: NY/NY

Fred Weller 59, MI
Eva Weller 53, MI - Age at first marriage: 22
Dona Weller 15, MI
Avery Weller 10, MI
Harriet Weller 8, MI

Re: George W Weller

mojo180 — 2009-09-26 22:45:28Z

Thank you, that was a lot of information and you filled in some holes in my research.

Mojo

George W Weller

mojo180 — 2009-09-26 12:29:53Z

I am looking for information on George Weller (1836-1915). His father was Nathaniel Weller and his mother was Nancy Fleming. He was born in NY and married Achsah White in Throop NY. They had Frances, Alfred, Charles, Helen and George. Achsah died in 1879 and is buried in NY. George married Mary Sutton and they had Ambert and Albert. I am looking for information on the children. Thanks.

Re: Geeck Family Tree

CarolynMcGee1 — 2009-09-17 14:20:27Z

Brent,
My name is Debra Noble.
I remember your great-grandmother Gertrude Geeck. She was a friend of our family when I was little. I also knew her daughter Bertha Geeck Lawcock and some of her children. Bertha's daughter Katie is still living in the Owosso, MI area as well as some of Katie's children.
If you would like further information, please email me at noble2100@hotmail.com.
Debra

Re: Searching for parents of Jonas CREQUE born Aug 1841 PA

luvzsun — 2009-08-23 19:18:08Z

I have found several references to "Jonas" as Josiah.

On 13 Apr 1892, Josiah CREQUE married Celia Rolf THURSTON in Jackson, MI. He was 50, she 40; his residence was Jackson, her's Mason; he was a farmer bp PA, her bp was MI; his father was John and his mother's maiden name was Sarah WALTER. Both had been married once previously. They were married by Rev. M. M. CALLEN and the witnesses were W. T. and Fannie BRAY, Albion, MI.

On 14 Jan 1874, Cecelia C. ROLFE married Herbert D. THURSTON in Jackson, MI. He was ?23, she ?22; his residence was Lansing, her's Mason; he was a druggist; both were born in MI. No info on parents' names and this was the first marriage for both. They were married by L. D. PALMER and the witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. V. D. THURSTON, Leoni, MI.

I am not related.

Re: Searching for parents of Jonas CREQUE born Aug 1841 PA

daverichardson1 — 2009-08-23 11:45:35Z

Thank you. I appreciate the help.

Seldon Phelps Family

2009-05-25 13:18:35Z

I have obits and history of Ruth Reynolds Phelps d April 10,1903 and Seldon Phelps d 1888 Shiawassee, Mich children Author S, Ella M living at time of mothers death.Seldon bought a farm about 1883.Happy to share info.

Re: Geeck Family Tree

PTyrrell2228 — 2009-08-20 01:54:32Z

The link below is for the Shiawassee District Library surname death index. There are several GEECK family members listed.

http://www.sdl.lib.mi.us/surname/default.html

I am not related, but grew up in Shiawassee County.

Re: Holmes School pictures

CarolLangdonGregory — 2009-06-20 15:41:37Z

The Shiawassee County Historical Society has a series of books "Echoes of Yesteryears SHIAWASSEE COUNTY SCHOOLS," Holmes School is listed in:

Volume 7, Burns and Vernon Townships.

Burns Township: Barnum School, Chaffee School, Cole School, Green School, Haviland School, Knaggs Bridge School, Union Plains School and Williams School. Vernon Twonship: Baird School, Chalker School, Durand School, Garrison School, Holmes School, Lovejoy School, Mikan School and White School.

These volumes sell for $15.00 each, plus $0.90 Michigan sales tax and $3.00 shipping and handling.

Unfortunately, I only have the one for Owosso Township or I would look up and see what they had on Holmes School for you. Some of the schools have a lot of information and pictures and others only a little.

Here is a link to the Shiawassee County Historical Society where you can order the books from:

http://www.shiawasseecountyhistsoc.org/publications.html

Carol

Re: Looking for death dates - James E. and Maude B. Arnett

maryg43 — 2009-08-21 17:16:27Z

http://www.sdl.lib.mi.us/surname/default.html - -

James E. Arnett - Birth Date: 1885 - Death Date: 12 Jan 1965 - Burial Place: Hillcrest Cemetery - Garden of Christus - sub-section #1 --

Maud B. Arnett - Birth Date: 1889 - Death Date: 13 Aug 1965 - Burial Place: Hillcrest Cemetery - Garden of Christus - sub-section 1

Re: Seldon Phelps Family

samkfamily — 2009-05-25 13:20:22Z

Apparently there are 2 Seldon PHELPS's! Would still be interested in what you have.

Re: Seldon Phelps Family

samkfamily — 2009-05-25 13:18:56Z

I am very intersted in your information. I descend from Seldon's oldest sister, Rachel Phelps ACKLEY.

Sally < samkfamily@aol.com >

Matilda Phillips Hyde

e103591 — 2009-05-09 13:43:00Z

Looking for my Great Grandmother, Matilda Phillips Hyde. I don't have much info. My Grandmother, Cora (Hyde) Butson Beebe's death certificate says she was born in Hazelton, Shiawassee County, Michigan. I have contacted both Hazelton and Michigan and there is no record of her birth. The only info I have on Matilda is her name and that she was married to Charles Hyde. Cora died when my father was 18 and her husband Joseph Butson died when my father was 6 so I have no family information.

Any help or suggestions whould be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Sandra Butson Jones

Obituary request

cathyjones2009 — 2009-04-04 14:46:46Z

I am looking for possible obituaries for Bertha (Bertah) Dedman Lampton Burnes and Roy A Burnes. They were married in Corunna in October 1923 and I was wondering if anyone could find a record of either of them in Shiawassee County after their marriage.

Many thanks if you do!
Cathy Milioto

Pardonnet/Rigoulot Families

cathyjones2009 — 2009-07-25 13:22:40Z

I am in need of assistance in finding exact dates for the Pardonnet/Rigoulot families. I am searching for a marriage date for Louise Rigoulot and Rueben Chapin around 1931; and information about Louise's parents Fred Rigoulot and Catherine Bourer from France.

If anyone has any information, please send me an email and I will add it to my genealogy family sheets.

Re: HOLCZMAN in Ovid

ammotroop88 — 2009-05-17 02:18:20Z

Hi,

I came across this message. I am the grandson of Effie Holcman (Brown). Effie's children, Frank, Nancee, William (Skip), Sally (deceased), Joseph, and Ronnie. If you're still interested I'm sure I can get you in touch with the family. I've been to Ovid (Owosso) and been with much of the family you mention in your posting during family ruinions throughout my childhood.

DISTLER, Wilfred - Obit Request

roadqueen1340 — 2009-08-12 15:36:54Z

Looking for obit for DISTLER, Wilfred, d. 18 Oct 1998, Owosso. Any help appreciated.

Re: Matilda Phillips Hyde

af4ti_1 — 2009-05-14 12:31:49Z

Thank you so much for the info. Your help is very much appreciated. Now all I have to do is solve the mystery of what happen to Mattie. I have found info that Charles was married 2 other times but nothing about Mattie. Were they divorced or did she die????

Regards,
Sandra

Re: William and Edward Wallace, Perry, Shiawassee, 1850 and 1860

ThomasKer2 — 2009-05-15 12:49:37Z

I'm not related to these persons.

Death record - possible g/son ???
WALLACE, EDWARD
Date of death: 6-Oct-1884
Ledger Page: 132
Record Number: 3047
Place of death: SHIAWASSEE
County of Death: Shiawassee
Sex: Male
Race: WHITE
Marital Status: Single
Age: 14 years 10 months
Cause of Death: TYPHOID FEVER
Birthplace: MICH
Occupation:
Father's Name: Wallace, WM
Father's Residence: SHIAWASSEE,
Mother's Name: WALLACE, MARY
Mother's Residence: MICH
Date of record: 21-May-1885

1880 -
Name: Edward Wallace
Home in 1880: Perry, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 62
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1818
Birthplace: New York
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Rachel E.
Father's birthplace: Vermont
Mother's birthplace: Vermont
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Edward Wallace 62,
Rachel E. Wallace 56, NY

1870 -
Name: Edwin W Wallace
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
Age in 1870: 50
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Perry, Shiawassee, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Perry Center

Edwin W Wallace 50, NY
Emeline M Wallace 45, NY [aka = Rachel in 1880]
Harvy H Wallace 22, MI
Lillian C Wallace 11, MI

1860 -

Re: Geeck Family Tree

ThomasKer2 — 2009-08-18 20:37:08Z

I'm not related to this family.

1880 -
Name: Ervin Geeck
Home in 1880: Venice, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: Peter
Father's birthplace: Bavaria
Mother's Name: Catharine
Mother's birthplace: Bavaria
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: At School
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male

Peter Geeck 47, Bavaria - farmer
Catharine Geeck 46, Bavaria
Nicholas Geeck 21, Pa
Daniel Geeck 19, Pa
Anton Geeck 17, Pa
Joseph Geeck 15, MI
Ervin Geeck 12, MI
Frank Geeck 10, MI
Frederick Geeck 7, MI
Philip Geeck 5, MI
Rosa Geeck 2, MI

1900 -
Name: Erven Geeck
[Ewen Geeck]
Home in 1900: Owosso Ward 4, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 32
Birth Date: Oct 1867
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Spouse's Name: Ella M
Marriage year: 1897
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 3
Residence : Owosso City, Shiawassee, Michigan
Occupation: farmer

Erven Geeck 32
Ella M Geeck 30, 5/70 Mi - no children

1910 -
Name: Clarence Geeck
Age in 1910: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Spouse's Name: Bertrude
Home in 1910: Owosso Ward 4, Shiawassee, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Clarence Geeck 25, MI - carpenter
Bertrude Geeck 24, MI - married 5 yr
Rutha Geeck 3, Mi
Florence Geeck 1/12, MI

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Clarence Frank Geeck
County: Clare
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1884
Race: White
Occ: pattern maker
missing half joint of left thumb
NOK: Bertrude, wife

1920 -
Name: Larence Gieck [note spelling]
[Clarence Guck]
[Larence Geeck]
Home in 1920: Owosso Ward 2, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 35 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Gertrude
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Larence Gieck 35, MI - cabinet maker
Gertrude Gieck 34, MI
Bertha Gieck 12, MI
Victorine Gieck 1 8/12, MI
Edward Erena Gieck 5/12, MI

1930 -
Geeck family is not listed anywhere.

Try - FREE SITE
Michigan Death Records 1897 to 1920 [actual death certificate image]
USE the ADVANCED search option

http://www.seekingmichigan.org

Try -
Social Security Death Index = FREE, Searchable = ALL STATES
* * * * * This index features individuals who died after 1960. * * * * * *
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Re: Frederick "Fred" Stirm

ThomasKer2 — 2009-06-22 12:32:40Z

I'm not related to this family.

1900 -
Name: Florence Stirm
Home in 1900: Owosso Ward 4, Shiawassee, Michigan
Age: 8
Birth Date: May 1892
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Relationship to Head of House: Step Daughter
[Stepdaughter]
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Sarah
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Owosso City, Shiawassee, Michigan
Occupation:

Phillip O'Berry 9/70 39, Canada, blacksmith's helper, immigrated 1868
Sarah O'Berry 30, 6/69 MI
Florence Stirm 8, MI
Fred E Boylan 19, 8/80 Mi = nephew

1910 -
Name: Wright W Adams
Age in 1910: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Spouse's Name: Florence H
Home in 1910: California Ward 3, Shiawassee, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Phillip Oberry 50, MI = 2nd marriage, married 16 yr; stock keeper @ car shop; immigrated 1863
Sarah C Oberry 40, MI
Florence H Adams 18, MI [1892]
Wright W Adams 21, MI = s/inlaw, brake man for RR

1920 -
cannot locate Sarah O'berry or Florence Adams

Re: Looking for death dates - James E. and Maude B. Arnett

exbuckeye — 2009-08-21 12:05:05Z

Thank you sooo much. And thank you for the website. I had not found that one.

Looking for death dates - James E. and Maude B. Arnett

exbuckeye — 2009-08-20 16:11:33Z

Hi:

I am looking for the dates of death for Maude Bell Arnett and her husband James E. Arnett. She was born 9/1889. She was still living in 1946.

I know this is VERY little information but if anyone can assist me with this family I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for your help.

Re: Serr Family

aserr1971 — 2009-03-18 13:47:42Z

i just found this info and it is me in this line:

Anthony Serr> Gail Alfred Serr m Ann Marie Makranyi
Gail Alfred > Claude Alfred Serr m Alberta Bixby (Bixy)
Claude Alfred > James Alfred Serr 1894-1960 m Nina Phyllaise
James Alfred > Joseph Serr m Mary Goward 1869-1921 from here i loose the serr line but pick up the Goward line back to 1791.

a list of reletives:
Frank Phillipe Serr 1888 - 1963
William Herman Serr 1893 - 1952
Lucille Mae Serr m 1920 Leon J. Rathburn
Cecil Raymond Serrm 1924 Nancy Hoffmeyer
Cecil Serr
Henry Serr
Mary Serr

Re: Serr Family

aserr1971 — 2009-03-18 13:46:12Z

i dont know if this is the same line of Serrs but i need info. my name is Anthony Serr, father is Gail Alfred Serr Grand Father is Claude (Alfred)? Serr. All i know is that the Family was "large" in the Owosso, Mi area. Claude married an Alberta (maiden name unknown). i have one uncle named Vern. sad but this is all i know. any help would be great.

Re: Matilda Phillips Hyde

pamcarthur51 — 2009-05-13 02:49:00Z

Michigan marriage record at Family Search Labs:
Charles Hyde, age 23 of Hazelton, a farmer, born in Macomb Co. was married Nov. 1, 1879 to Mattie Phillips, age 20, born in Canada, by E. Steen, Minister, with witnesses Helen Steen and Mary Cushing of Shiawassee Co.

Re: Seldon Phelps Family

vtp33 — 2009-05-25 13:19:58Z

Hello Sally,

Now that I've read the entire thread here, I see that you might be the person who could answer my question about Selden Phelps who was the sister to Rachel. Do you know who their parents were?

I am researching Silas Phelps Sr. (m. Amitys Cone). This Silas Phelps had a son Selden who would have been born in NY somewhere around 1800 give or take 10 years. I also obtained research that was done by a distant family member years ago who conjectured that there were two Phelps brothers in Michigan, Daniel and James, who may have been related to Silas but so far I've not found enough information to prove it one way or another. Does any of this sound familiar?

Thanks very much,
Virginia

Re: Seldon Phelps Family

vtp33 — 2009-05-25 13:21:13Z

Donna,

I think we corresponded in years past. I am interested in obtaining the full obituaries for Ruth and Selden Phelps. I'm also wondering if you know anything about the other Selden Phelps who lived in Shiawassee County in the early-mid 1800s? I am trying to sort out whether the other Selden might be an uncle of this Selden Phelps (m. Ruth Reynolds). I have come across a notation that says that Silas Phelps, Jr. had a brother named Selden.

(For reference, I'm a descendant of (your) Selden's older brother George A. Phelps.)

Many thanks,
Virginia

NELLIS, Robert " Nick "

warrencoon1 — 2009-07-06 17:53:16Z

Obituaries
Robert ‘Nick' Nellis

Saturday, July 4, 2009 10:12 PM EDT

Passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, in Traverse City. Robert resided in Owosso most of his life but recently moved to Ludington where his son lives and also spent time in Traverse City where is daughter lives.

Robert was born on July 14, 1934, the son of Frank and Hilda Nellis. He graduated from Owosso High School in 1952.

Robert was in the Army 1957-59 and was stationed in Germany. He worked at Buick Motor Division in Flint for 40 years as a skilled trade electrician. Robert married Sandra Martin Nov. 10, 1962, in St. Johns. The most important things in Robert's life were his family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra; one son attorney Jeffrey (Debbie) Nellis of Ludington; one daughter Dr. Leslie (Dr. Roche) Featherstone of Traverse City; five grandchildren, Sam and Allie Nellis and Taylor, Nick and Zack Featherstone; sisters-in-law Barb and Paul Lanczynski of Chesaning and Janice and Robert Ayers of Grand Ledge. Robert was predeceased by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel and visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. tonight and from 2-8 p.m. Monday, with family present from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Burial will take place in Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna.

Online condolences may be sent to smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Not a memeber of the family, Just a old friend, whom I worked with

Searching for parents of Jonas CREQUE born Aug 1841 PA

daverichardson1 — 2009-08-16 12:10:41Z

Searching for parents of Jonas CREQUE born Aug 1841 in Pennsylvania.
1860 census Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, a Tinner
Enlisted as a Private on 11 November 1861 at the age of 22, Company Batty E, 1st Light Artillery Regiment Michigan on 16 Dec 1861. Promoted to Full Sergeant on 15 May 1865.
Mustered Out Company Batty E, 1st Light Artillery Regiment Michigan on 30 Jul 1865 at Jackson, MI.
1870 and 1880 census Corunna, Shiawasse Co., MI with wife Hannah ___ and children Lenora, Leonard Francis, and Adria. 1880 census has parents born NY
1900 census Jackson, Jackson Co., MI with wife Celia ___ widow of ___ THURSTON and step-daughter Loraine, and parents born PA.
1920 census Jackson, Jackson Co., MI a widower.
I would like to find him in the 1850 and 1910 census.
Appreciate any additional information. dave.richardson@mindspring.com

Holmes School pictures

rwelch128 — 2009-06-19 21:28:21Z

Does anyone have pictures or related items from Holmes School, located at the intersection of Newberry and Pittsburg Roads southwest of Durand, from the time period 1947-1956, when I attended the school, or prior to 1925 when my Dad, Warren WELCH, attended school here. I'm interested in copies of pictures of the school building, documents, papers, artifacts, pictures of students and teachers (especially group photos), anything.

Richard Welch

Hazel LINDQUIST, 1903-1999, a Shiawassee County teacher from Perry

rwelch128 — 2009-06-19 21:27:09Z

My kindergarten and 1st grade teacher at Holmes School, a one-room rural school located at Newberry and Pittsburg Roads southwest of Durand, was Hazel LINDQUIST. I don't know if LINDQUIST was her maiden or married name. She died at her home in Perry in 1999 at the age of 96. Does anyone know anything about her and more importantly, does anyone have a picture of her? I am especially interested in a picture taken about 1947-1949, but any will do.

Does anyone have any school pictures from Holmes School taken during the late 1940s or early 1950s?

Richard Welch

Pictures

karond_1 — 2009-05-31 16:16:06Z

Help Please, I have pictures of Beulah and Daisy Mowl with a couple of other ladies with them and I don't know if that is Beulah Clyde's daughter or the second Beulah. Please could some one email with either pictures or information, thanking you for your time and help.

Re: Obituaries Request

karond_1 — 2009-02-26 13:24:26Z

Thank you so much I greatly appreciate that.

Karon

Re: GRISWOLD

annwanner — 2009-06-02 22:23:51Z

My sister, Mary, is married to Benjamin Griswold Jr. I have just started working on this line. Would you be willing to share information?

Geeck Family Tree

brentgeck — 2009-08-17 20:25:51Z

My name is Brent Geck. My father is Lawrece Erven Geck, my Grandfather is Erven Joseph Geeck, my Great Grandfather is Clarence (Gertrude) Geeck. As far as I know my family settled in the Owosso, Michigan area. I'm trying to put together a family tree. I would greatly appreciate any information or photos of the Geeck family. Thank you.

William Noonan (1816-1888)

SusanSeefeld — 2009-08-04 23:11:34Z

William Noonan (1816-1888) was born in (Waterford?) Ireland and immigrated to the U.S. between 1844 and 1850 to Massachusetts. He is shown in the 1850 Census report for Hampden, West Springfield, MA where he is listed with the following family members.
Catherine (Rourke) Noonan (1813-1858) - Wife, born in (Waterford?) Ireland
Margaret (1838-1879) Daughter, Born in Waterford, Ireland
Mary (1841 -?) Daughter, Born in Ireland
Thomas (1844-1901) Son, Born in Ireland
Martin (1848-1916) Son, Born in Massachusetts
Stephen (1851-1926) Son, Born in Massachusetts
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They next show up on the 1860 Census in Rush Twp, Owosso, Michigan.
Only William, Thomas, Martin and Stephen are listed. Catherine passed away after arriving to Michigan in 1858.
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At some point between 1861 and 1868, William remarried Ellen Carmody in Owosso and had two children, William (1868-1913) and Ellen "Ella" (1869-1910). Stephen married Delia M. Davis (1842-1935), Martin married Hattie A. Currier (1856- 1926) Thomas married Mary S. Allen (1845-1917) and Margaret married Searl “Cyril” Drown (1827-1920).
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Around 1880 William his wife Ellen, Stephen and Ella all changed their surnames from Noonan to Nonon. This is what is on all of their grave stones. Thomas kept the Noonan spelling, this is my Great Great Grandfather.
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CEMETERY INFORMATION
William “Nonon” Noonan – MT. Hope, Shiawassee, Michigan
Catherine “Nonon” Noonan – MT. Hope, Shiawassee, Michigan
Ellen Carmody Nonon – MT. Hope, Shiawassee, Michigan
Stephen “Nonon” Noonan – Riverside East, Shiawassee, Michigan
Delia M. Davis Nonon – Riverside East, Shiawassee, Michigan
Ellen Ella “Nonon” Noonan – Riverside East, Shiawassee, Michigan
Thomas Noonan – St. Paul Cemetery, Owosso Michigan
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QUESTIONS:
1. Who were William's Parents and where in Waterford, Ireland was he born?
2. Who were Catherine’s Parents (I have Martin Rourke and Margarette Griffin but I am not positive on that) and where in Waterford, Ireland was she born?
3. When and where did William and Catherine get married?
4. What port(s) did they arrive in the U.S. and on which ship and year?
5. Where did Mary go? I cannot locate her in Michigan with the family.
6. Why did they change their name from Noonan to Nonon.

Any information would be extremely grateful. Thank You

Frederick "Fred" Stirm

LStirm — 2009-05-12 02:14:12Z

I would like to find out when, where, and why Frederick Stirm died, and where he is buried. He was born about 1868 in Ohio. He married Sarah C. Lang in Ingham County on 15 Jan 1891. They had a daughter, Florence H. Stirm born May 1892. I think Frederick died (or divorced) before July 1893. Florence married Wright W. Adams in 1910. Wright was born about 1889.
Any additional info on Frederick or Florence would be appreciated. Thank you. Leon