St. Joseph - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: David Holmes and Hester Augusta Shepherd

RoxannRickey — 2013-05-23 16:27:54Z

go to www.familysearch.org and all of their decendants are listed. They are my great, great, great grand parents. Their marriage is recorded in Michigan marriages, St Joseph County 1836-1842. If you still need more info my email is roxierickey@hotmail.com.

Re: Nicolaus Breitstein

thomasker2 — 2013-04-27 18:40:35Z

he may have died or moved out of state before the 1840 census.

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NOTE -
Michigan did not require “by law” birth, marriage & death registrations until 1867.

Re: Nicolaus Breitstein

Pattig009 — 2013-04-27 13:02:40Z

So you say there iare no Breitstein's in Michigan until 1940, yet he owns 40 acres in Constantine in 1839. What would cause that to occur?

Re: Nicolaus Breitstein

thomasker2 — 2013-04-27 13:01:58Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

NOTE -
Michigan did not require “by law” birth, marriage & death registrations until 1867.

There are NO Breitstein families in MICH until 1940.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

TRY - Find a grave – FREE SITE - volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic

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Michigan, Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908
about Nicolas Breitstein
Name: Nicolas Breitstein
Land Office: Kalamazoo
Document Number: 23262
Total Acres: 40
Signature: Yes
Canceled Document: No
Issue Date: 1 May 1839
Mineral Rights Reserved: No
Metes and Bounds: No
Survey Date: May 1839
Statutory Reference: 3 Stat. 566
Multiple Warantee Names: No
Act or Treaty: 24 Apr 1820
Multiple Patentee Names: No
Entry Classification: Sale-Cash Entries
Land Description: 1 SESW MICHIGAN-TOLEDO STRIP No 7 S 12 W 17

Cem. Record -
Barbara Wachterhauser
Birth: Sep. 2, 1799
Death: Jan. 26, 1883

Inscription:
born in Alsace, France died Constantine, Mi

Burial:
Constantine Township Cemetery
Constantine
St. Joseph County
Michigan

1880 -
Name: Barbara Wachterhauser
Age: 81
Birth Year: abt 1799
Birthplace: France
Home in 1880: Constantine, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: France
Mother's Birthplace: France

Frederick Wachterhauser 43, MI
Maranda Wachterhauser 29, Indiana
Lovice Wachterhauser 10, MI
Oscar Wachterhauser 8, MI
Alman Wachterhauser 6, MI
Dollie Wachterhauser 3, MI
Barbara Wachterhauser 81, France - mother

1870 -
Name: Barbara Wochterbunser
[Barbara Wachterhauser]
[Barbara Watchterhauser]
Age in 1870: 72
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: France
Home in 1870: Constantine, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Constantine

Lewis Wochterbunser 73, Switzerland
Barbara Wochterbunser 72, France
Fritz Wochterbunser 33, MI
Melinda Wochterbunser 20, IND

1880 -
Name: Frederick Wachterhauser
Age: 82
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: Switzerland
Home in 1880: Constantine, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Marital Status: Widower
Father's Birthplace: Switzerland
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Occupation: Retired Shoe Maker

Joel N. Thomas 50, IND
Caroline Thomas 38, MI
George Thomas 16, MI
Marcy Thomas 10, MI
Frederick Wachterhauser 82, Switzerland - widowed f/inlaw

Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Danl L. Wachterhauser
Birth Date: abt 1797
Birth Place: Switzerland
Death Date: 21 Dec 1876
Death Place: Constantine, St Joseph, Michigan
Death Age: 79
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male

1850 -
Name: Lewis Wachleskenser
[Lewis Wachterhauser]
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1850: Constantine, St Joseph, Michigan
Gender: Male

Lewis Wachleskenser 53, Germany
Barbey Wachleskenser 51, GER [headstone reads France]
Lewis Wachleskenser 19, GER
Christian Wachleskenser 18, GER
Joseph Wachleskenser 16, MI
Frederic Wachleskenser 13, MI
Henry Barger 49, PA

1840 -
Name: Lewis Wexterhaessr
[Lewis Wachterhauser]
[Lewis Wexterheeser]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Constantine, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

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Nicolaus Breitstein

Pattig009 — 2013-04-26 16:15:45Z

Nicolaus Breitstein bought land in Township 7-S Range 12-W May 1st 1839. He is the brother to my ancestor Barbara Breitstein whom married Ludwig Wachterhauser, whom bought land at the same time.

I would love any history anyone can give me on this Breitstein family, and the Wachterhauser's. The Wachterhauser's came from Switzerland in 1828, settling in Constantine 1839, and I believe the Breitstein's came from Alsace, but I am having trouble tracing the Breitstein line.

They are related to the Lintz family also of Alsace.

Re: Photography Studio in Sturgis, Michigan 1870s

LWagner79 — 2013-04-26 16:15:06Z

I have two also but I don't know who is in the pictures. It was among my Grandparents photo's some of which where passed down to them. I posted them at http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/michigan/26666/unknown... $ http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/michigan/26662/unknown... . It was taken at Barrows Ground Floor Studio in Sturgis MI. I don't have any information on the Studio however other then www.genealogycenter.org/pdf/DirectoryofFortWaynePhotographer... which mentions Photographer Frank R. Barrows and Charles V Barrows, both born at Sturgis, MI.

Photography Studio in Sturgis, Michigan 1870s

juliecarlson909 — 2013-04-25 13:58:10Z

I have an old photo of my great grandparents William Thomas Ellis (b. Ohio 1822?) and Ann Eliza Bortz (b. Ohio 1828?) that is framed in a matte that has the name of a Sturgis, Michigan photo studio - it looks like Barrows or Burrows or Barw**s but I cannot make it out for sure, and I was hoping someone might know of an old studio by this name. I believe the photo was taken around 1870 or so - any suggestions or info would be appreciated. Thanks!

Re: BYERS, Floyd O.

connie_bug — 2013-04-13 00:16:41Z

Hello. Who is this please? I'm Floyde's granddaughter and would like to know more about him. He passed when I was young and would love to know more about him! Thank you!

Re: Bernard P. McNULTY, died April 23, 1992

dreamauss — 2013-03-14 13:20:32Z

I know this is a old post but I need to get ahold of Jeannie Leffers.Anybody know how to get ahold of her?I was told she was on facebook but can't find her there.Thanks for any help.

Re: John CORNER

thomasker2 — 2013-03-14 13:19:41Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

No death info available for John Corner.

NOTE -
1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Caroline Corner
[Caroline Weatherbee]
Birth Date: abt 1847
Birth Place: Mich.
Death Date: 17 Jul 1920
Death Place: Three Rivers, St Joseph, Michigan
Death Age: 73
Occupation: Housekeeper
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Gender: Female
Father Name: Hezekiah Weatherbee
Mother Name: Abigail Hale

Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Minnie B. Corner
Birth Date: abt 1871
Birth Place: Three Rivers, Mich.
Death Date: 2 Feb 1945
Death Place: City of Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., Mich.
Death Age: 74
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Female
Father Name: John Corner
Father Birth Place: Three Rivers, Mich.
Mother Name: Caroline Wetherbee
Mother Birth Place: Three Rivers, Mich.

1910 -
Name: John H Corner
Age in 1910: 67
Birth Year: abt 1843
[1843]
Birthplace: England
Home in 1910: Three Rivers Ward 1, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1853
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married = 40
Spouse's Name: C E Corner
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England

John H Corner 67, ENG
C E Corner 63, MI - 1 child
Minnie B Corner 39, MI

1940 -
Name: Minnie Corner [this census does not show family relationships]
Age: 69
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Housekeeper
Home in 1940: Fabius, St Joseph, Michigan
Inferred Residence in 1935: Fabius, St Joseph, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Sheet Number: 1A
Occupation: Housekeeper
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 65
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 156
Income Other Sources: Yes

Levi Wetherbee 83, MI [most likely an uncle]
Minnie Corner 69, MI

Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Levi H. Wetherbee
Birth Date: abt 1858
Birth Place: Fabius Twp., St. Joseph Co., Mich.
Death Date: 16 Jul 1944
Death Place: Three Rivers, Mich.
Death Age: 86
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Gender: Male
Father Name: James Wetherbee
Father Birth Place: St. Joseph Co., Mich.
Mother Name: Mary Abilgail Bullock

1920 -
Name: Levi Wetherbee
[Levi Witherbee]
[Levi Willbanks]
Age: 61
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Three Rivers Ward 3, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Wetherbee
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Levi Wetherbee 61, MI
Elizabeth Wetherbee 55, OH

1910 -
Name: Levi H Wetherbee
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: abt 1859
[1859]
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Fabius, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Wetherbee
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York

Levi H Wetherbee 51, MI
Elizabeth Wetherbee 45, OH
Lester J Wetherbee 18, MI

1900 -
Name: Levi Wetherbee
Age: 42
Birth Date: Apr 1858
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1900: Fabius, Saint Joseph, Michigan
[St. Joseph]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Marriage Year: 1881
Years Married: 19
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation:

Levi Wetherbee 42, 4/58 MI - farmer
Elizabeth Wetherbee 35, 10/65 OH - 3 children
Mary Wetherbee 17, 2/83 MI
Ella Wetherbee 15, 11/84 MI
Lester Wetherbee 8, 7/91 MI

1880 -
Name: Levi H. Wetherbee
[Levi H. Bullock Wetherbee]
Age: 22
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1880: Fabius, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James M. Wetherbee
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's name: Mary E. Wetherbee
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Farming

James M. Wetherbee 49, NY - farmer
Mary E. Wetherbee 45, NY
Levi H. Wetherbee 22m MI
George M. Wetherbee 16, MI
John A. Wetherbee 13, MI
Elmer Wetherbee 7, MI

1870 -
Name: Lewis H Wetherbee
[Levi H Wetherbee]
Age in 1870: 12
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1870: Fabius, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Three Rivers

James Wetherbee 40, NY - farmer
Emelinda Wetherbee 35, NY
Lucy J Wetherbee 14, MI
Lewis H Wetherbee 12, MI
Ella Wetherbee 9, MI
George Wetherbee 6, MI
John A Wetherbee 3, MI

1860 -
Name: Levi Wetherbee
[Levi Bullock Wetherbee]
Age in 1860: 2
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1860: Fabius, St Joseph, Michigan
Gender: Male
Post Office: Three Rivers

James Wetherbee 30, NY
Emelinda Wetherbee 26, NY
Lucy Wetherbee 11, MI
Levi Wetherbee 2, MI

1850 -
Name: Caroline E Wetherbee
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1850: Fabius, St Joseph, Michigan
Gender: Female

Hackiah Wetherbee 47, NY - farmer
Abigail Wetherbee 48, NY
James Wetherbee 20, NY
Sarah Wetherbee 18, NY
John Wetherbee 11, MI
Martha Jane Wetherbee 9, MI
Mary loisa Wetherbee 6, Mi
Caroline E Wetherbee 4, MI

1860 -
Name: Caroline Wetherbee
Age in 1860: 13
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1860: Fabius, St Joseph, Michigan
Gender: Female
Post Office: Three Rivers

Hezekiah Wetherbee 56, NY - farmer
Abigail Wetherbee 58, NY
John Wetherbee 21, NY
Martha Wetherbee 19, MI
Louisa Wetherbee 16, MI
Caroline Wetherbee 13, MI

1880 -
Name: Carrie Corner
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1880: Three Rivers, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John Corner
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: Keeping House

John Corner 37, ENG - carpenter
Carrie Corner 33, MI
Minnie Corner 9, MI

death record -
WETHERBEE, ABIGAIL
Date of death: 4-Oct-1885
Ledger Page: 154
Record Number: 183
Place of death: FABIUS
County of Death: Saint Joseph
Sex: Female
Race: WHITE
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 83 years 14 days
Cause of Death: OLD AGE
Birthplace: N Y
Occupation: NOT REPORTED
Father's Name: Last name not recorded, NOT REPORTED
Father's Residence: NOT REPORTED
Mother's Name: , NOT REPORTED
Mother's Residence: NOT REPORTED

death record -
CORNER, CHARLES A. [could be a cousin, nephew]
Date of death: 7-Nov-1881
Ledger Page: 182
Record Number: 52
Place of death: FABIUS
County of Death: Saint Joseph
Sex: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Age: 17 years 2 months 29 days
Cause of Death: TYPHOID FEVER
Birthplace: MICH.
Occupation: NOT REPORTED
Father's Name: Corner, WILLIAM R.
Father's Residence: FABIUS,MICH.
Mother's Name: CORNER, CHARLOTTE
Mother's Residence: FABIUS,MICH.
Date of record: 30-May-1882

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John CORNER

WilliamDJr26 — 2013-03-13 17:32:58Z

I am looking for the death date oif JOHN CORNER. He was the husband of CAROLINE WETHERBEE CORNER (1847 - 1920) and the father of MINNIE CORNER (1871 -1945). John was born in England about 1842, Lived in Three Rivers most of his life and perhaps died between 1910 and 1920.

Re: CODNER, Amos

mulane37 — 2013-02-28 18:16:00Z

Your response was rather cruel and unkind. If you have nothing to share then don't respond. If I had all the "dates," I would not be placing inquiries. And, for the record, I have been doing genealogy for over 35 years. Rather than get nasty with someone, just ignore the post.

CODNER, Amos

mulane37 — 2013-02-28 15:18:53Z

Seek information on early resident Amos Codner who died and his widow, now Elizabeth Thurston, was granted letters of administration. Any help appreciated on finding early records for him.

Re: CODNER, Amos

thomasker2 — 2013-02-28 13:21:24Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

You need to supply DOB's + birthplaces for ALL family members.

Re: Wagners of Colon, St. Joseph Co., MI

egaledick — 2013-02-24 14:17:46Z

What are you doing with the genealogy information you found in the home of Adam Radall Wagner. I would be interested in looking at it, if possible. I do not live in southern Michigan however, I am in Coleman, but have made a few trips to Centreville area to visit relatives and gain some insight into the lives of my ancestors. Please e-mail me about the collection. Thank you so much.

Phyllis Dickinson egaledick@aol.com

Re: WATKINS, Louise Libra, died March 4, 2010

txlois99 — 2013-02-18 15:48:19Z

Thank you so very much for your post. If anyone is directly related to Louise Libra Semino - Watkins, please contact me.

I have some information on her parents that I'd like to share and would also like to verify information.

Re: Burial record

philipffej — 2013-02-18 04:27:28Z

I don't find her listed in the transcriptions. Then I don't know if this transcription is complete. Did you call the church?

http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/stjoseph/cemeteries/s33602....

Re: Wagners of Colon, St. Joseph Co., MI

LWagner79 — 2013-02-17 17:54:57Z

If not related through the Wagner's probably the Goss's, Snook's, or Benfer's lol. I look forward to your return.

Re: Wagners of Colon, St. Joseph Co., MI

egaledick — 2013-02-17 14:29:38Z

Thank for posting 16 Feb 2013 ---I believe that I have a George Wagner in my ancestry - however I am in AZ for the winter months & do not have my records with me ..we might be distant relatives - I will contact you when I get back to Coleman MI where I live to let you know...Phyllis Dickinson

Re: Wagners of Colon, St. Joseph Co., MI

LWagner79 — 2013-02-16 11:28:43Z

I know the original thread to this tread is very old but just in case someone is still looking for Wagner information I thought I'd post. I grew up in Colon and still live not far away. I still go back to camp out on the Farm that's been in the family since 1868. I have two brothers and several Wagner cousins still living in Colon or the surrounding area. Then there are several lady cousins who's maiden names are Wagner.

We are decedents of George Wagner who came to Colon in 1868. He first lived in Three Rivers MI in the early 60s coming from Snyder County PA. His Brother Henry also moved to the area, Sherman Township. Their Father was George D Wagner of Crossgrove Hall, West Beaver Twp, Snyder Co, PA.

Re: Burial record

paulann53 — 2013-02-11 15:52:26Z

I did find her death in the St Joseph County death register but her parents names were not listed. I was hoping that they would be in the church records.
]Thanks
Ann

Re: Burial record

thomasker2 — 2013-02-10 20:21:01Z

Michigan did not require “by law” birth, marriage & death registrations until 1867.

So, there should be a death cert. available.

Re: Burial record

paulann53 — 2013-02-10 14:15:25Z

Thank you for taking the time to answer. I have all of that information, and she died before death certs were issued. I'll just keep looking.

Re: Arthur S. Curtis...died 15 June 1932

DarleneMeador — 2013-02-10 12:29:12Z

Hi, Pam, HOW Is the "ROBERT RHOADS" in this obit connected to
HARRY RHOADS? Confused.
darjo1942@att.net

Re: Burial record

thomasker2 — 2013-02-09 12:03:40Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

death record -
Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
Name: Wm. Maher
Birth Date: abt 1819
Birth Place: Ireland
Death Date: 3 Apr 1893
Death Place: Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan
Death Age: 74
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Michael Maher
Mother Name: Catherine Maher

1870 -
Name: Wm Maher
Age in 1870: 51
Birth Year: abt 1819
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1870: Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Mendon

Wm Maher 51, IRE
Anna Maher 36, IRE
Daniel Maher 11, MI
Catharine Maher 9, MI
Wm Maher 2, MI
Nora D Maher 10m, MI

NO Nora H. Maher here.

1860 -
Name: Wm Maher
Age in 1860: 30
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1860: Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan
Gender: Male
Post Office: Mendon

Michael Maher 24, IRE
Mary A Maher 1, MI
Michael Maher 1m, MI
Wm Maher 30, IRE
Oney Maher 24, MI
Daniel Maher 1, MI

NO Nora H. here.

Generally speaking churches do not permit public browsing of their records. Order her death cert. directly for the state of MICH.

Re: Louise E. LANE

Kris_Kronlein — 2013-02-07 13:23:51Z

Thank you very much for this information, it was very helpful!

Burial record

paulann53 — 2013-02-03 16:56:53Z

I am trying to find someone who may be able to look up a burial record in St Edwards Parish in Mendon Michigan.
It is for Nora Hogan Maher born abt 1834 in Ireland, Died Mendon in Nov. 1873. Married William Maher in abt 1858.
Trying to find parents names.
Thanks in advance
Ann

Re: James LOUGH, died Feb. 14, 19no year

cmbrady — 2013-02-03 02:06:00Z

I have year of death as 1988 from obituary transcribed at the Noble County library website: http://gen.nobleco.lib.in.us/Obituaries/Loo.htm (He is my great-uncle.)

Re: Wagners of Colon, St. Joseph Co., MI

egaledick — 2013-02-02 16:02:59Z

To dcwagner185

What are the names of the Wagners to whom you are related still living in St Joseph Co??? Thank you

Re: Lela Pearl GANGER

margieganger — 2013-01-22 14:52:12Z

I am Lela Pearl Followill Ganger's daughter mentioned below with the last name of Robinson. My husband from 1976 to 2011 was Venard Robinson. We met at Mather Air Force Based while we were both in the United States Air Force. (That base closed in the late 1990's) He passed away on January 26, 2011. He and I had no children. I live in Sacramento, CA.

Re: Pioneer CEMETERY

egaledick — 2013-01-22 05:52:30Z

I was in Centreville this past Oct, 2012..I am not sure of the name of the cemetery which is downtown - just off Main as I recall. It is in terrible shape - is it used anymore?Some of my ancestors are buried there - it looked like vandalism had hit it...I have contacted some of the town officials - was told it was the respnsibility of Nottawa Twp, is that the name of this cemetery -Nottawa Twp Cemetery? Why does it look this way? Thank you for any information you can give me. Phyllis Dickinson
egaledick@aol.com

Re: Evelyn Agusta Russell - 22,Mar,l869

Chriskyoung — 2013-01-21 13:57:39Z

Evelyn Russell was my great grandmother. Mother of Frank and Jesse Martiny.

Re: family information

thomasker2 — 2013-01-17 15:43:43Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Martin Leinsisen does not appear on any census.

1920 -
Name: Louise Leinsisen
[Sauias Aeinsisen]
Age in 1910: 43
Birth Year: abt 1867
[1867]
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Fabius, Saint Joseph, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1870
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany

Edward Aeinsisen 23, MI
Louise Leinsisen 43, GER - mother [listed as married]; married 25 yr, 8 children; immigrated 1870
Kathryn Leinsisen 14, MI - sister
Louella Leinsisen 10, MI - sister
Walter Leinsisen 7, MI, brother
Margaret Leinsisen 3, MI - sister

family information

bodonnellrdk — 2013-01-17 02:43:57Z

Looking for information on Martin Leinsisen - immigrated from LEIBERSDORF, BAVARIA, about 1882_1884_lived in Sturgis Mi-died in 1929-trying to find family in Germany

Ernest G. Gagye

Contribution — 2013-01-10 15:37:53Z

STURGIS, MICH. – Ernest G. Gagye, passed away Jan. 9, 2013.

Born Oct. 2, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was a son to the late Colman and Ida (Jacobs) Gagye.

He was a resident of Sturgis for 35 years, moving here from Youngstown.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the European Theater in Normandy.

On July 30, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio he married Ardith Mae Keith.

He was employed as Chief Engineer for G.F. Business Equipment in Youngstown and Sturgis, MI. for 32 years and retired from Kirsch Company in Sturgis as a senior buyer.

Surviving are five sons, Ernest (Anna) Gagye of Sturgis, Daniel (Kathy) Gagye of Angola, Indiana, David Keith of Sturgis, Kevin Keith of Greenville, Mich. and Markham Keith of Three Rivers, Mich; one daughter, Ardythe “Dee” Foley of Sturgis; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Viewing is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Hackman Family Funeral Home - Rosenberg Chapel, 807 E. Chicago Road in Sturgis.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor Daniel Gagye officiating.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

This obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhome.com where personal messages of support may be left for the family

Mahoning

Re: GLOSSOP

sasha_thumper83 — 2013-01-10 14:41:46Z

Naomi Glossop is my Great Great Grandmother!!

Re: Bland family

kcarterscott — 2012-12-30 21:11:09Z

Hi Jan

General is my 3rd Great Grandfather. His Son Ben is the father of my Great Grandmother A Bertha (Bland)(Carter) Anderson who is the mother of my Grandpa Donald D Carter who is the father of my Mom Florence A Carter. Our branch of the family is mainly in the Adrian Mi area. My Mom is the remaining sister of her generation, she is 76.
Do you know General's parents names?
I look forward to chatting with you
Kelly Carter Scott

Bland family

2012-12-30 21:09:16Z

Searching for the following family info:
General (this is a 1st name) VanRensselaer Bland b. 1825 KY
d. Mendon, St. Joseph Co. married Elizabeth Ann Meanthru.
Their children:
Alice Bland (Walker) b. 1849 Her Child: Edward Walker
Benjamin Napoleon Bland b.1851 married Milinda J. Ivens
Catherine Bland b.1854 IN
Augustus James Bland b. 1857 IN married Anna Kline
Naomie Bland b.1861 married (Fields and Oscar Kennedy)
Jerome Bland b. 1863 MI
Matthew Bland b. 1865 MI
Maude Bland b. 1871 MI married (Brown)lived Chicago @ 1915
This family lived in IN before coming to MI and they are a
Black/Mulatto family. Thanks for any help.

Re: Terri Lynn (SHOWALTER) RONEY, died April 13, 2000

TimShideler — 2012-12-29 20:52:01Z

From the "Justice For All" website:
http://www.jfa.net/VOJ/june2002.html

Terri [Showalter] Roney, 40, Garland
Police found Terri and her husband Harold Roney, 41, shot to death in their van on a north Dallas street just past noon on April 14, 2000. The gun was still in Harold's hand.

Re: Shepherdson surname

lshep8 — 2012-12-27 13:50:47Z

lots of relatives from Yorkshire. attended a reunion of a few hundred Leeds area in June. My great grandfather was William Jack Shepherson married to Essie king. GG Grandfather George. A few Shepherdson families moved around New Liskeard, Wallter's Falls, Ontario in mid l800's.

Re: John Pestotnik (Pistotnik)

DawnPavlichek — 2012-12-08 14:04:03Z

Hi John- I was reading your post. I don't have any information on the Pestotnik/Pistotnik, but I was wondering if you had any information on the Teresa Pavlichek?

John Pestotnik (Pistotnik)

2012-12-08 14:02:55Z

I am looking for more information about my paternal grandfather John Pestotnik, later changed to Pistotnik at Ellis Island. He came from Slovenia in the late 1800's with his brothers and they split up and we have no idea what happened to them. He brought his bride Teresa Pavlichek to Ohio and they raised 17 children. I would appreciate any assistance.

Re: Claude E. "Ted" Andress

tyroneharris357 — 2012-12-05 14:04:31Z

I have a watercolor painting done by ted andress. it is a christmas scene called 'Winter sceneviewed through frosted window' is his work valuable

Re: HOLLIDAY, J. Wayne, died June 4, 1994

oh_66_oh — 2012-12-03 13:57:12Z

Yes, Wayne J.Holliday died June 4,1994 (NOT 1944)
Also his wife Melissa J.(Barrus) Holliday died Dec 21,1994 (NOT STILL ALIVE)

GETZLOFF, Charles G. of Burr Oak, MI 1944

drbrownlee — 2012-11-28 05:12:41Z

Charles is pictured in Wings, yearbook of the 44-E class of cadets at Pecos Army Air Field in Pecos, Texas. He is a flight cadet. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Jacob Fluri and Catherine Reas in St Joseph County 1864

bobboss55 — 2012-11-19 12:56:19Z

Thank you for the information. I already had a lot on her after her marriage. Have recent documents that put her surname as Reus. I found the marriage record for Jacob Fluri and Catharine Reus in January 1864 in Michigan. I am noe trying to track back her Reus name.

Bob

Re: Jacob Fluri and Catherine Reas in St Joseph County 1864

thomasker2 — 2012-11-18 13:36:20Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

1860 -
Name: John Fluri
Age in 1860: 30
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Switzerland
Home in 1860: Chicago Ward 7, Cook, Illinois
Gender: Male

John Fluri 30
Mary Fluri 37, Hanover [GER]

Was Jacob Flury married 2 times???

1870 -
Name: Jacob Flury
Age in 1870: 30
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Prussia
Home in 1870: Penn, Cass, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Dowagiac

Jacob Flury 30, Prussia
Catherine Flury 25, PA
Henry Flury 5, MI
Emma Flury 3, MI
Almeda Flury 1, MI
Jonathan Reese 35, PA - works on farm, unknown relationship

1880 -
Name: Jacob Flury
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Switzerland
Home in 1880: Penn, Cass, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Catherine Flury
Father's Birthplace: Switzerland
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Occupation: Farmer

Jacob Flury 48, Switzerland
Catherine Flury 35, PA
Phillip H. Flury 15, IND
Mary J. Flury 10, MI
John J. Flury 2, MI
Jonathan Reus 58, PA - b/inlaw

next available census is 1900
1900 -
Name: Catherine Flury
Age: 55
Birth Date: Mar 1845
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Kearney Ward 1, Buffalo, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jacob Flury
Marriage Year: 1864
Years Married: 36
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 6
Occupation:

Jacob Flury 67, 2/32 Switzerland, farmer, immigrated 1855
Catherine Flury 55, 3/45 PA
John J Flury 22, 12/77 MI
Charles W Flury 19, 9/80 MI

1910 -
Name: Henry P Flury
[Henry P Flory]
Age in 1910: 46
Birth Year: abt 1864
[1864]
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Talent, Jackson, Oregon
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lenora E Flory
Father's Birthplace: Switzerland [Jacob]
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania [Catherine]

Henry P Flury 46, IND
Lenora E Flury 37, MN
George W Flury 19, NEB
Franklin P Flury 17, NEB
Chester A Flury 15, NEB
Myrtle E Flury 13, NEB
Irene Flury 11, NEB
Josephine Flury 10, NEB
Elvine Flury 8, NEB
Theodore R Flury 6, ORE
Andrew J Flury 4, ORE
Earnistine Flury 1, ORE

death record -
Catherine Reese Flury
Birth: Mar. 24, 1845
Death: Dec. 31, 1942

Family links:
Spouse:
Jacob M. Fluri (1832 - 1905)*

Children:
Henry Phillip Flury (1865 - 1939)
John Jacob Flury (1877 - 1941)
Charles William Flury (1880 - 1965)

Note: Wife of Jacob Flury. Verbal family history says that 2 of her brothers were involved in Custer's Last Stand.

Burial:
Valley View Cemetery
Torrington
Goshen County
Wyoming, USA
Plot: M3 NW4 L3 B167 S7

death record -
Henry Phillip Flury
Birth: Jan. 8, 1865
Indiana, USA
Death: Mar. 5, 1939
Torrington
Goshen County
Wyoming, USA

Family links:
Parents:
Jacob M. Fluri (1832 - 1905)
Catherine Reese Flury (1845 - 1942)

Children:
Andrew Jackson Flury (1906 - 1978)

Note: Son of Jacob & Catherine (Reese) Flury. Husband of Elizabeth M. Flury.

Burial:
Valley View Cemetery
Torrington
Goshen County
Wyoming, USA
Plot: S3 NW4 L3 B167 S7

There are 15 Flury family members buried in Valley View Cemetery, Torrington Goshen County, Wyoming

death record -
FLURY, MARY J. [dau]
Date of death: 8-Sep-1883
Ledger Page: 137
Record Number: 58
Place of death: PENN
County of Death: Cass
Sex: Female
Race: WHITE
Marital Status: Single
Age: 14 years 1 month 6 days
Cause of Death: TYPHOID FEVER
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Occupation:
Father's Name: Flury, JACOB
Father's Residence: SWITZERLAND
Mother's Name: FLURY, CATHERINE
Mother's Residence: SWITZERLAND ???????????
Date of record: 24-May-1884

birth record -
name: Emma L. Flury
birth date: 12 May 1868
birthplace: Penn, Cass, Michigan
gender: Female
race:
father's name: Jacob Flury
father's birthplace: Switzerland
father's age:
mother's name: Catherine Flury
mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
mother's age:
christening date:

How do you know Catherine lived with foster parents??

NOTE -
1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

Jacob Fluri and Catherine Reas in St Joseph County 1864

bobboss55 — 2012-11-18 13:31:24Z

Trying to find more on a pair of GG-Grandparents. I found that Jacob Mathias Fluri married Catherine Reas in St Joseph County on January 14, 1864. I have some on Jacob being born in Switzerland in 1832, Catherine is a blank up until her marriage to Jacob. Her obit from 1942 states that she was born in Pennsylvania and relocated to Elkhart Indiana with her foster parents at age 16. It goes on to state that that is where she met and marrieds Jacob and their first child was born, a son named Henry Phillip was born, before they moved to Cass County Michigan.

I have strong doubts on the authenticity of data in the obit as it was provided by her youngest son 80 years after the events. Just recently I found in "Michigan County Marriages 1820-1935" that they were really married in St Joseph County Michigan by a John Smith, Justice of the Peace on January 14, 1864.

Any information would be greatfuly accepted and more than willing to share information.

Bob

Howard L. ELLARD

Ardis48 — 2012-11-16 18:59:58Z

Mr. Howard L. ELLARD, Mendon, Passed away Sunday, May 17, 1998. Mr. ELLARD was born September 8, 1919 in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles H. and Almeda (GREEN) ELLARD, and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a gradate of Kalamazoo Central High School and served with the U.S. Navy for 6 years during WW II in the Caribbean, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. He had training at the Motion Picture Technical School and served abroad the USS Arkansas, the USS Kilauea, the USS YMS 43 minesweeper, and the USS Northstar IX 148, and was a Chief Petty Officer at the time of his discharge. Before retirement, he was employed by the James River Corp. (Ft. James Paper Co.) Mr. Ellard had been a member of the Assembly of God and was presently attending the Three Rivers Christian Fellowship. He was a member of the V.F.W. Comstock Post #6252. On September 18, 1944 he was married to the former Minnie L. CLEM, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their spouses, Sandra L. and Charles MCCORMICK of Mendon, and Deborah L. and Kenneth FLANAGAN of Parchment; 5 grandsons, Patrick (Lori) MCCORMICK, Mathew (Missy) MCCORMICK, Andrew MCCORMICK, Michael Erin FLANAGAN; two great-daughters, Mollie and Meagan MCCORMICK; one brother and one sister, Richard ELLARD of Kalamazoo, and Bernita TEALL of Decatur; and several nieces and nephews. he was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters, Fred, Lewis, Dale, Gerald and Bert Ellard and Myrl VANDERWEELE, Leta Bell BUZZELL and Ida DAVIS. Services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Langeland Funeral Homes Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. with Pastor Paul Booko officiating. Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery with military honors by the V.F.W. Comstock Post #6252. Friends may meet the family at the Portage Chapel Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Three Rivers Christian Fellowship or a charity of choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette after May 17, 1998 (submitted by volunteer, no family connection)

Re: Alice AUBERT, died July 18, 1994

marykatecahill — 2012-11-08 16:30:25Z

Yes, I am the grand niece of Bertha Cahill Toft and I would love a reply to my mail. You can reach me at marykatecahill@hotmail.com