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Re: Michigan Death Register-Lloyd HEATH

roysloan02 — 2009-11-10 01:53:17Z

Thanks for the lookup. I thought the Lloyd A. Heath in Florida was the one as the birth year was correct and he was from Michigan but the obit does not fit. I will have to keep looking. He may have died in Michigan before 1975 and did not collect SS which really make it difficult or the odd chance he is still alive at 98 years young. I do know he was in Detroit up till 1950.

Thanks again!

Roy

Re: Michigan Death Register-Lloyd HEATH

Georgia1910 — 2009-11-09 23:39:05Z

Not in the Michigan Death Index but found this in the SS death index:

Lloyd A. Heath
Birth: 27 Mar 1911
Death: 30 Jan 1997 - Dunnellon, Citrus, Florida, United States of America
Civil: Michigan

If you are looking for an obituary or death notice, try contacting the local public library either in Dunnellon or the Citrus County Public library. Use google to find the library.

Michigan Death Register-Lloyd HEATH

roysloan02 — 2009-11-09 20:21:04Z

Can someone please look up to see if a Lloyd HEATH shows up in the Michigan Death Register between 1971 & 1996. Born in 1911 and was living in Detroit in 1949.

Thanks,

Roy

Re: Death date & Obit request for George FUREY

roysloan02 — 2009-11-09 17:07:45Z

Thanks Ruth for trying. It looks like she may have ended up in Canada as the George Furey I was looking at does not look like a positive match.

Schuett Family in Truax, Saskatchewan, Canada

amidd67 — 2009-11-09 15:30:19Z

Hello. I am descended from John and Anna (Druar) Schuett. Anna died in 1912 in Truax, Saskatchewan, Canada. Do you know where her husband John is buried? He died October 17, 1900 in Culross, Bruce, Ontario, Canada. I am also looking for the burial location of their son John Schutt, who died September 18, 1900 in Lasalle, New York. His death record stated that he was buried in Canada.

If you are related to the Schuett and Druar families, I have much information to share.

Ann Marie Middleton
Bay City, Michigan, USA

Obituary Help Request - LESTER C. HEATH

roysloan02 — 2009-11-09 13:38:00Z

I am trying to locate a death record and an obituary for Lester C. HEATH who I believe died in Wayne or possibly Oakland Co.in December 1967.

Also any Michigan death information on his wife Ester HEATH b. Abt 1904

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Roy

Obituary for Lillian Black

beattyblacktree — 2009-11-09 13:35:12Z

I am looking for an obituary for Lillian (Glowczewski) Black, she died August 5, 1942 in Detroit or Hammtramck, MI.
She was married to Ralph S. Black and had 5 children. Her father was Frank Glowczewski and her mother's name was Anna.

Obituary request for Dora FUREY

roysloan02 — 2009-11-09 13:33:53Z

Can someone help me find an obit for Dora FUREY who died in October 1973 in Detroit, MI

Thanks!
Roy

Re: Death date & Obit request for George FUREY

roysloan02 — 2009-11-09 13:32:57Z

Thanks so much Ruth! Having an exact date may make it easier to getting obituary.
His wife was Violet Jennie May Furey born January 24, 1908.
Do you show her in the same index in Detroit?

Thanks again for your help.

Roy

Re: Death date & Obit request for George FUREY

RuthBerden — 2009-11-09 13:31:51Z

From Ancestry.com:

Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996 Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
Name: George H Furey
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1899 (This had been 100 years later showing he was born after he died!)
Death Date: 11 May 1975
Gender: Male
Residence: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Place of Death: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

Source Information:
Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1998. Original data: Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Michigan Death Index. Lansing, MI, USA.

Description:
This database is an index to approximately 2.75 million death records of individuals in the State of Michigan, USA, and covers the years from 1971 to 1996. Each entry includes the following information: the full name of the decedent, gender, birth and death dates, the state, county and town of residence at time of death, and a link to order a copy of the original record.

© 2009, The Generations Network, Inc.

Death date & Obit request for George FUREY

roysloan02 — 2009-11-09 13:30:17Z

S.S. Death Index shows a George FUREY who died May 1975 and Last residence was Detroit, MI
Can anyone assist in exact death date and possibly an obituary.

Thanks,

Roy

Re: Death date & Obit request for George FUREY

RuthBerden — 2009-11-09 09:40:23Z

I didn't see anyone, Roy. Sorry.

Re: Detroit Free Press now on Proquest Historical Newspapers database!

lryan125 — 2009-11-08 18:03:03Z

I just can't believe they haven't offered the public a way to subscribe. What gives? I remember Proquest used to have a way to buy packages of articles from various papers like the Chicago paper. I don't understand why they aren't doing the same thing with the Detroit Free Press. Not being able to get free access is one thing, but not being able to get any access??

Re: Detroit Free Press now on Proquest Historical Newspapers database!

genealchemist — 2009-11-08 17:42:22Z

I went to the National Archives yesterday and I could not get access to this database - it looked like they only had the NY Times and the Washington Post.

I wonder if the Library of Congress has access, but it's not obvious how to tell.

If anyone figures out how to get access to this database, please let us know - there would be a wealth of info in old death notices for Detroit!

Re: Detroit Free Press now on Proquest Historical Newspapers database!

lryan125 — 2009-11-08 17:27:23Z

I am so frustrated that Proquest doesn't offer a way for individuals to buy access. Our library doesn't carry the full line of Proquest newspapers, just the obits database; and our college carries only some of the newspapers, not all. In this economnic environment, libraries don't have much money to throw around, and I'm guessing it's priced prohibitively. Why did they bother to announce it but not give any means of access!?!!?!! Guess I know why -- they want us to go lobby our libraries to spend more on Proquest?? How annoying and ineffective.

Re: Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor

carolehainsworth1 — 2009-11-07 07:38:22Z

Many thanks for the information in the two messages!

Re: Catholic Churches circa 1915

Georgia1910 — 2009-11-07 00:26:58Z

Archives of the Archdiocese of Detroit website

http://www.aodonline.org/AODOnline/History+and+Archives+1243...

Email address for the archivist Ms. Heidi Christein is:

archives@aod.org

If you live in the Metro Detroit area, the church records for certain years are available on microfilm at the Burton Historical Collection of the main Detroit Public Library. You must research yourself or hire a researcher. The staff does not do look-ups in this collection unless something has changed.

http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/burton/burton_index.htm

On the left hand side, there is a link for what records are available.

Re: FORD AUTO WORKERS SENT TO RUSSIA 1932

Georgia1910 — 2009-11-07 00:16:44Z

Did you try contacting the Ford Motor Company or the Benson Ford Research Center at The Henry Ford (formerly Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum) in Dearborn.

http://www.thehenryford.org/research/index.aspx

I tried to find out something about when my Dad worked at the Rouge Plant in the late 1930s (didn't have anything) and this is the place that I contacted back in 2007. Not sure if the address is still good.

FMC archives, 14441 Rotunda Drive, Schaefer Court 3, Suite 3, Dearborn, MI 48120 per Mr. Jamie Myler at 16 2007.

Re: Detroit Free Press now on Proquest Historical Newspapers database!

breatax — 2009-11-03 20:00:14Z

I tried on AOL Search and found a few ways, here are four.

The Historical Detroit Free Press Provides Gateway to the ...
Nov 2, 2009 ... The Detroit Free Press has been added to ProQuest Historical Newspapers ... Founded six years before Michigan statehood, the Detroit Free Press is ... Free Press are cross-searchable with ProQuest Historical Newspapers, ...

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Already Subscribed? Case Studies University of Michigan (PDF) ... As part of the ProQuest Historical Newspapers™ program, every issue of each title includes the ... The Christian Science Monitor—1908-1996; Detroit Free Press—1831-1922 ...

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The Detroit Free Press has been added to ProQuest Historical Newspapers allowing ... MI in 1854, and includes detailed coverage from the battlefield of the ...

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The Historical Detroit Free Press Provides Gateway to the ...
The Detroit Free Press has been added to ProQuest Historical Newspapers ... the first newspaper supplement for women, the Historical Detroit Free ... MI in 1854 , and includes detailed coverage from the battlefield of the ...

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Re: Catholic Churches circa 1915

BPolito3965 — 2009-11-05 15:14:06Z

Try the Archdiocese of Detroit and see if they can tell you w where Father Connelly was in residence? I know they have a website where you can find the archives and you can either call or write to them. Also from the polish last names it would help if you inform researchers on what area of Wayne County your ancestors were married? That maybe of help to others who may answered your request. Good Luck in your research.

Catholic Churches circa 1915

dandeschu — 2009-11-05 01:58:50Z

Hi! My grandfather, Philip FOBERT, married my grandmother, Wanda COSKEY (Szlachcikowski) on 4 Sep 1915 in Detroit (Wayne Co.). The Catholic priest was Fr. John Connolly. Can anyone tell me what church it was? Thank you!
Donna FOBERT Schumacher

Re: Willing Photographer for Mt. Elliot Cemetery?

DeNardo — 2009-11-04 13:19:07Z

Robin

Post your request on findagrave.com There are people there that will volunteer to take pictures for you.

You can search for the cemetery there may already be a photo of it.

Re: Wayne Co., courthouse info - where to ask ?

cawhite — 2009-11-02 18:35:23Z

Thank you all for your help, especially the reminders for the Burton Library.

I have contacted the DSGR via the Burton Lib. and hopefully they will be able to search the Wayne Co. naturalization film for me. '' of course '' I had to need my search in one of the counties who do not have their index online .. figures huh :)

Life would have been easier had my person gone to the Federal Courts for his naturalization ... lol .. then I could have plucked his info from here on Ancestry .. lol

Again, thank you all.

Re: Catholic Churches circa 1915

Jmal60 — 2009-11-05 16:44:18Z

Hi Donna,

In 1906 Fr. Connolly became the founding pastor at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament (now known as Blessed Sacrament Cathedral). You might want to check there first.

Good Luck with your research!

Re: Detroit Free Press now on Proquest Historical Newspapers database!

genealchemist — 2009-11-03 20:54:26Z

Those links are just other press releases of the same announcement - they don't give you access to the actual database.

I was wondering if anyone knows how to get access to the actual database.

It looks like the Library of Congress has access to the full subscription. Some other libraries only have access to one newspaper (like the NY Times).

Detroit Free Press now on Proquest Historical Newspapers database!

genealchemist — 2009-11-03 02:37:09Z

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS147726+02-No...

Great news - old Detroit Free Press is now on Proquest. The only problem is it's hard to get access to Proquest Historical Newspapers!

Does anyone know a good way to get access?

Re: An odd Detriot lookup...

jgalpin48428 — 2009-11-03 12:26:33Z

Contact the Library. They usually have old city directories.
Jennifer G.

Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor

carolehainsworth1 — 2009-11-06 03:33:08Z

Prior to the ambassador Bridge how did one cross the river to Windsor? My mother spoke of crossing a bridge in the 1920's.

thanks, Carole

Re: Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor

carolehainsworth1 — 2009-11-06 22:54:34Z

Thanks for the info. Am I to assume that the average person did not have a way to visit Windsor and that the traffic was by boat for commercial reasons, or was there a ferry?

Re: William Skinner, Detroit

jbmcg — 2009-11-05 18:01:38Z

Although this cannot be your grampa, there is a newspaper article posted this morning about the WW1 medals found in Chatham ON Canada of William Evylin Skinner from Detroit. Would this Wm be related to yours? He was bn 22 Feb 1897 in Stratford Eng and in 1915 his next of kin was his mother Mrs Willis Skinner of 40 Humbold Ave Detroit MI.
William E Skinner was killed in action 8 Aug 1918 in France and the owner of the medal would like to return it to a relative

Re: obit help please

pjskelton919 — 2009-11-02 19:49:21Z

thank you for the information... I'll write to them.

Re: George Arthur Polk

ThomasKer2 — 2009-11-06 16:17:00Z

Edward does not appear on the 1930 census anywhere !

1930 is the last available census.

Re: Ignatius (Ignatz) Stefaniak

ThomasKer2 — 2009-11-06 15:50:05Z

I'm not related to this family.

1910 - NO STEFANIAK family members in Houghton or Marquette counties.

Need 1st names of all STEFANIAK children........

1930 - Frank Parolniczak is not listed in the Wayne county census.

The Parolniczak is not listed on any census.

EDWARD L EVANS - 12 JUL1904 CAN- 4 JAN 1972 - LIVONIA MI

dvdlndr — 2009-11-03 14:10:20Z

Any information on subject is appreciated. I am not sure if he ever married or has issue. Attempting to contact any descendants. Burial information would be helpful as it would indicate if wife is buried with Edward.

Edward L. EVANS and David Henry LANDER are 1st cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Reuben Edward SHORT Jr. and Maria Louisa HARDY.

Re: FORD AUTO WORKERS SENT TO RUSSIA 1932

acameron59 — 2009-11-06 13:50:17Z

My grandfather Andrew L Miska went to Russia to work for Ford Motor and never returned. He sent some letters but they have been lost and there were few to begin with. I would appreciate any help. Have read THE FORSAKEN. I don't think many came back.

Re: Ignatius (Ignatz) Stefaniak

ALevijoki — 2009-11-06 19:11:51Z

Thank you for responding so quickly. Will get my notes together and send info you asked for. I found that this last name is spelled many ways--all are related to me. I will send that too.

Ignatius (Ignatz) Stefaniak

ALevijoki — 2009-11-05 21:25:16Z

I am wondering if anyone would recognize the STEFANIAK name. Ignatius was my great-uncle. The only information that I have is he was born about 1865 in Germany/Poland and immigrated in 1887. He and his wife, Mary, had 9 children all born in either Calumet or Houghton, MI. His wife re-married in Detroit, MI on May 24, 1924. The groom's name was Frank Parolniczak. He was the son of Felix and Mary. Attendants were: B. Parolniczak and Catherine Stefaniak (one of Ignatius' daughters). Any information would be apprectiated.

Re: Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor

peggyyoungs1 — 2009-11-06 11:58:38Z

There was no Detroit-Windsor bridge before the Ambassador Bridge, which opened in 1929. No doubt this was the bridge of which your mother spoke.

Regards,
Peggy

Re: kogan

yvonnefransen — 2009-11-05 12:31:41Z

Beste Nicole,

Op dit moment is me iemand in Amerika al aan het helpen met de "Research" naar Aaron Kogan. Maar wellicht heeft u nog aanvullende informatie voor mij?

Graag een bericht,
Dank u,
Yvonne

Re: George Arthur Polk

ila619 — 2009-11-06 15:48:55Z

I need Alex and Mary Polk(e)'s parents names, birthdates and where they was born.

Re: George Arthur Polk

Georgia1910 — 2009-11-07 00:06:52Z

It appears that Alex is foreign born. I would try looking for naturalization papers.

If you are just starting researching, I would recommend that you join a genealogical society and read books on researching your family both here in the US and wherever they are supposed to be from.

Try the Mormon church records for foreign records.

Re: Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor

Georgia1910 — 2009-11-06 23:59:30Z

If you google "Detroit Ferry Boats", there is a URL for The History of Detroit and Michigan by Silas Farmer which tells about the traffic on the Detroit River.

Or go to the following very long URL

http://books.google.com/books?id=2dtMHBxD6R8C&pg=PA916&a...

An odd Detriot lookup...

eyeconstudio1 — 2009-11-02 16:39:35Z

...if someone has access to the city directories. I'm looking for the James E. Morrison Co. of Detriot, production engineers. They existed as late as 1921, when they were mentioned in a Saginaw newspaper. Someone I'm researchng was treasurer of the company. I'm wondering if anyone could look the company upo for me, presumably between 1918 and 1922. An address or any info would be grearly appreciated. AMaybe also look for a Charles R. Morrison (though I doubt he'd be listed). Thanks!

Re: An odd Detriot lookup...

tgkrueger — 2009-11-05 18:04:01Z

Hello,
On page 1547 of the 1922 Detroit City directory shows the following:

Morrison Jas E pres Jas E Morrison Co and Det Stamping Co h821 Washington rd GPPk

Morrison Jas E Co James E Morrison pres Jas J Martindale v-pres Roy C Parks sec C R Morrison treas 1162 Penobscott Bldg.
Hope this helps. Contact me at tgkrueger@comcast.net if you need another look-up.

Pershing High School

chico68 — 2009-11-03 13:59:07Z

Looking for anyone who may have known Theresa Svatba
class of 1949.

Harriett Savage

janetgsavage — 2009-11-05 18:04:32Z

Hunting for the buriel sight of husbands great grandmother, Harriet or Harrieta Smith Savage. born March 8, 1860 in Mussey Twp. St Clair County Mi and died July 27, 1923 in the Detroit Area. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Willing Photographer for Mt. Elliot Cemetery?

d8wf8inVB — 2009-11-04 15:27:24Z

Oh, yes. The cemetery is on findagrave, and I've used their photorequests but you have to put the memorial on there first which I was hoping to avoid. Lazy? Thanks
Robin

Willing Photographer for Mt. Elliot Cemetery?

d8wf8inVB — 2009-11-03 18:56:08Z

Hello,
I just discovered the Lane family buried at Mt. Elliot. I would like to find someone to take photos of the stones and monument for me. I'd be happy to pay for time involved if need be. Also, does anyone know who would be willing to do obit lookups? I appreciate it.
BTW, I have the lot and section of the Lane plot.
Robin

Re: Detroit Free Press now on Proquest Historical Newspapers database!

PatriciaIbb — 2009-11-03 13:09:55Z

Proquest Historical Newspapers are available on-line at the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Re: Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor

PatriciaIbb — 2009-11-06 23:55:15Z

There were ferries that crossed the river between Detroit and Windsor. They carried passengers as well as freight. In the early days they carried cattle and horses.