Michigan - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Clarence Upshaw or Parthenia Booth/Eberhart

mreberhart — 2012-11-14 19:30:57Z

My last name is Eberhart and my family are from Georgia, I believe it was Barbour Co.

CHAPPLE Ronald E.

Contribution — 2012-09-30 21:10:42Z

CHAPPLE Ronald E. Chapple, 74. Sunrise November 22, 1937 in Detroit, MI and Sunset September 24, 2012 in Columbus, OHIO.
Preceded in death by his parents James Chapple Sr., and Pearl Bosley Chapple, sister Clarice Hughes and brother James Chapple Jr.
He is survived by his brother, James D. Edwards; sisters, Patricia Chapple and Pamela M. Hayes; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Visitation 11 a.m. and funeral 12 Noon Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Lee Ave United Methodist Church, 1264 Lee Ave. Interment at Union Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

Arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE 2500 Cleveland Ave. To order flowers and offer condolences to the CHAPPLE Family, visit www.THECHAPELOFPEACE.com

Re: BRAZIEL Tommy L.

HL2604 — 2012-09-16 07:19:18Z

This family had "deep" roots in the adjoining southern Arkansas counties of Calhoun and Ouachita. 1870 Census indicates Charles "Brazil" (ca. 1830) and Brunetta (ca. 1835) were parents of Thomas (ca. 1865) among others. Thomas married Adaline Henry (29 Dec 1886) and they had Thomas Henry (10 Apr 1889) among others. Thomas Henry wed Martha (30 Dec 1922) and they had the sons mentioned in the obit. I'm not related!

BRAZIEL Tommy L.

Contribution — 2012-09-16 02:35:09Z

BRAZIEL Tommy L. Braziel, age 85, born November 13, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, left this life on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
After serving in the Armed Forces during WWII, he successfully landed a career at DCSC as a chauffeur for the general and admiral retiring in 1984.
Tommy was an avid bowler and actively into horse and dog races.
He was known for his generosity and sense of humor to family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Martha Willis and Tom Henry Braziel, brother John Henry Braziel and wife Geraldine Braziel.
Left to cherish his memories are nieces, nephews and friends, Takashi, Erica, Chauncey, Candace, Yon and Gwen Coleman, Taeko and Shannon Knight, Theresa Stone, John Allen Brazil, Terri Elliot, Rheiyonna, Dexter, Kylan, Rhytion, Aysiah, TyYonna, Jahmere, Yonna, Keyara, Zyrek, Aniya, Sataeya, Donye, Samaria, Amielle, Takayah, Shannon, Kaori, Takara, and Yon II.
Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, September 18, 2012, Chapel of the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43205,. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the service at 12Noon. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on September 15, 2012.

Re: Seeking Michigan is Online!

Coalcrick — 2012-09-10 18:35:01Z

I cannot access Seeking Michigan today. Is it off the internt?

Detroit Church Info Request

pedro19166 — 2012-06-24 20:40:15Z

I have been told by a family member that my grandfather, Solomon Ford was a Pastor at the Mack Avenue Church of God in Christ,located in Detroit Michigan. The time frame would be in the late 1920's. Solomon Ford died 25 April 1929 and supposedly had his funeral at the same church. I am interested in finding out if this church is still around (the exact address) and some history of the church (especially during the late 1920's).

Ben Ford

pedro19166 — 2012-05-14 03:17:17Z

I am searching for information about my great-grandfather Ben Ford. His place of birth (and date) is unknown and his place of death (and date is unknown). I am trying to confirm the name of his wife and I am seeking to find out if Ben Ford had any brothers or sisters. Some known facts that are known that might assist are as follows:

Ben had five childred:
Solomon Ford (my grandfather) an African American of light complexion born in Russellville, Alabama in 1895, and died in Detroit, Michigan in 1929. According to Solomon’s marriage record (marriage to Willie B. Hogan Smith on March 27, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan), Solomon’s father is listed only as Ben and his mother was listed as Mattie Nick.

Ellen Ford, an African American born in Alabama in1890 (possibly Tuscumbia, Alabama, where she resided in 1910). Her race is listed as Mulatto on the census. She eventually married (possibly John Johns or John Jones) and migrated to Detroit, Michigan in the 1920’s.

Joseph Ford, an African American born in Alabama in 1895 (possibly in Tuscumbia, Alabama). He eventually migrated to Detroit, Michigan in the 1920’s.

David Ford, an African American born in Alabama about 1891. He moved to the Chicago area and is believed to have joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to David Farad.

Susan Ford, an African American born in Alabama about 1887.

Additional notes: some of the listed brothers/sisters are listed as Mulatto on the census. The mother has been identified as Patsy but the census lists her last name as Fort. It appears that it could have been a misinterpretation of the census writing.

Sister - Evelyn McMichael Davis

Contribution — 2012-04-24 21:46:42Z

DAVIS, Evelyn Barbara 'Bobbie' 83, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully, Thursday April 19, 2012 in her residence.
She was born in Springfield, Ohio July 1, 1928 the youngest of nine children to Arthur and Mary Augusta (Adams) McMichael.
She attended Springfield City Schools.
She worked in the Dietary Dept. of City Hospital and retired from PNC Bank formally First National Bank.
She joined Mt.Pilgrim MBC at the age of 12.
She was a faithful and devoted member for 71 years.
She headed several auxiliaries of the Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Elmo D. Brown of 25 years and second husband George R. Davis of 16 years six sisters, Mattie Palmer, Margie Evans, Nellie Evans, Beatrice Carter, Velma Bray and Louise Smith two brothers Author and Alonzo McMicheal one daughter Mary B. Anderson.

She is survived by three daughters, Betty Howard of Springfield, Ohio Deborah (Elbert) Drungo of Hermitage, TN and Rosemary Joseph of Nashville TN. A special daughter Mary Wilkerson of Springfield, Ohio two sons, Robin (Vicky) Brown of Norfolk, VA and Stephen Douthy of Springfield, Ohio thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great grand children and one great great grandchild. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins very special friends Jesse, Diana and Adrian Shropshire, Mary Davenport, Lucielle Jordon.

Service for Evelyn Davis will be held Wednesday April 25, 2012 at Mt. Pilgram Baptist Church 1870 Clay St. Springfield, Ohio

Visitation will be 11:00am until time of service which will be at 1:00pm with Pastor James Gavin Eulogist and Pastor Michael Young Officiating.
Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio.

Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Dunlap Funeral Home.

Published in Springfield News-Sun from April 21 to April 24, 2012 .

Clark
Emma Brunston

Re: Spencers from New York to Michigan

sharcai — 2011-07-06 10:31:41Z

I have--it's a great resource! Thanks!

Re: Spencers from New York to Michigan

BettyJanePerkins51 — 2011-07-06 06:33:19Z

In case you have not looked here for Saginaw Co.,

http://obits.netsource-one.net/

Paul E. Black Sr

Contribution — 2011-07-04 17:45:31Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Services will be Thursday, July 7, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home for Mr. Paul E. Black Sr., who departed this life Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

Mr. Black was born Aug. 29, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Lehman E. Black, Sr. and Leah Jackson Moss and stepmother, Mrs. M. June Black.

He was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School attended Central State University and Youngstown State University.

He was a member of St. Augustine Episcopal Church. He had been employed with Youngstown Sheet & Tube in the employment office, and the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. He was an Army veteran, serving from 1958 to 1961.

He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Paul E. Black Jr. of Youngstown, Ohio and Michael E. Black of Cincinnati; a daughter, Tiffanie Black of Youngstown; five sisters, Mrs. Karen Hovell of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Maryanna (Horace) Stonework of Hercules, Calif., Mrs. Lynn Green of Youngstown, Ms. Cheryl Andrews and Ms. Allison Moss, both of Detroit; two brothers, Dr. Lehman E. (Janie) Black Jr. of Sacramento, California, and Mr. Allen Moss of Detroit; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Leah Moss; and father and stepmother, Lehman and M. June Black.

Friends may call Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Greene

greeneman_6 — 2011-05-07 20:40:31Z

Looking for Relatives of Charles Kenneth Greene Born 1923. Looking for Sadie I Greene or Children of Sadie I Greene and Charles Kenneth Greene. You can respond to my personal e-mail at acso585@pacbell.net
Thanks for your help
Charles D. (Chuck) Greene

Daniel Moore/African American?

CindyLeutz51 — 2011-02-14 02:26:24Z

Looking for the family of Daniel Moore who lived on Mackinac Island and married a Native woman named Louise Charbonneau. The 1850 census says he was born in Michigan around 1800 and indicated he was Black or M mulatto. They had one son who died when he was in his 20s, I'm not sure if the son had children.

Does anyone have information about Daniel??

EVANS-WHITTINGTON Georgianna M.

Contribution — 2011-02-10 16:05:35Z

EVANS-WHITTINGTON, Georgianna M. 80, formerly of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.

She was born March 1, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Elbert Arthur Evans Sr. and Mattie L. McMichael Evans Palmer.

Georgianna worked at WPAFB prior to moving to Detroit and continued to work at a military facility in Michigan until she retired in 1994.

She was a long time member of the Eastern Star Order of the Masons; Deborah Chapter #33, Detroit Court #1 Heroinesh of Jericho, Marracci Court #32, Daughters of Isis, Eureka Guild, H.O.T.C., Malachi Court #1 Circle of Perfection, Charity Assembly #38 Order of Golden Circle; Past Matron of Deborah Chapter #33, Past Most Ancient Grand Matron H. of J., Past Grand Princess Captain of H.O.T.C, Perfect Matron of Malachi #1, One Year Grand Trustee of Prince Hall Grand Pass, Past Loyal Lady Ruler of Charity Assembly #38 and Post Commandress of Marracci #32.

Her memory will be cherished by her sister, Marcelline Massey of Dayton, Ohio; brothers, William (Annette) Evans of Springfield, Ohio, Vernon (Tracy) Evans of Yellow Springs, Ohio; aunt, Barbara Davis of Springfield, Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paris Whittington; brothers, Albert (Trimble) Evans Jr., Paul Eugene Evans and Alonzo James Evans.
A celebration of Georgianna's life will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Timothy Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Arrangements provided by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.

Published in the Springfield News-Sun from 2/6/2011 - 2/10/2011

Boundary of Woodward/John R and 7 Mile/State Fair

DawnBohannon44 — 2010-09-13 14:01:01Z

My father lived at 492 Fernhill as a boy in the 1920s; I lived with him and my mom at 456 Fernhill as a child in the 1940s.

I googled this street recently. At least half the houses are gone, including 456. 492 is still standing, however.

ON the North side of the street, it appears the house once owned by the Maynards, the Etheringtons, and the Hopps family 492) remain.

On the South side, across from where 456 used to be, it appears the house owned by the Luscitch family in the 1940s is also still standing.

Time has not been kind to this little community but it was a wonderful and safe place to grow up in the 1940s.

If you have memories or pictures you are willing to share of those "grand old days", please contact LibralLady@aol.com

Thanks!
Dawn Hopps Coyle Bohannon

Re: Clarence Upshaw or Parthenia Booth/Eberhart

IdellaCurington — 2010-06-04 03:24:28Z

I think we might be able to find her , I no I have ran across her in my research, here is my email address Curington 45@ aol.com

Re: Oren Van Loon of Berkley, Mich. ~ Branded by the Klan in 1924

drjandkmj — 2010-03-15 01:59:41Z

Rev. Orrin Van Loon, Sr., was the pastor of Berkley Community Church, which was later pastored by his son, Rev. Orrin Van Loon, Jr.

johnson family in michigan

chocobaby31 — 2010-01-02 22:15:27Z

hi, i am looking for anybody that is relate to Charley Johnson. he was born in Burdette, Arkansas around 1916 or 1917. he was married to my grandmother,Roma Matthews, around 1940. they had a son named Charles Johnson. they got divocered in 1946 or 47. i know he got remarried and have kids. he died in Saginaw,Michigan on 1982. his father name is jesse and mother name is lucile. i know he was draft in ww2. i want to know if my father have any more brother and sister. so please, if you are relate to Charley Johnson or know him please e-mail me at sunlovegloss@att.net

Re: Oren Van Loon of Berkley, Mich. ~ Branded by the Klan in 1924

allycat113 — 2010-01-01 18:48:57Z

Please share what church Rev. Van Loon served. The name is very familiar to me (lived in Berkley all my life and have heard stories of the KKK...not a proud moment for us)

Re: Clarence Upshaw or Parthenia Booth/Eberhart

sharonawkard7 — 2009-09-03 04:33:17Z

Still looking for Parthenia Booth/Eberhart. Been a long time... I have not given up. Do you have any more information? Thank you!

Re: Family Search in Detroit Area

corinndavis — 2009-08-26 21:03:54Z

I have a friend that is looking for his daughter whos mother is deaceased since 2005 the mothers name is tawanna white in wayne county please contact 206 731-9821

Re: Family Search in Detroit Area

purple14 — 2009-08-05 03:56:52Z

Hi! What a surprise to see a reply to my post from 2001! I had forgotten about it, but I'm so glad you saw it. After leaving the post, I received contact information for your dad from another relative, and actually spoke to him briefly in early 2002. I sent a follow-up letter a few months later and included a family photo that included his maternal grandmother (your great-grandmother) Mary Boulware Chapman. I have been researching the Chapmans for about 10 years now, but I'm still lacking a lot of information. I would love to correspond with you in the future - I'm hoping you can help me fill in some blanks! I live in Ventura County, just north of you. Hope your dad is doing well (I estimate he's about 85 years old now). My email address is below - please reply when you get a chance!

Cheryl Hayes
cherylchayes@gmail.com

Re: Family Search in Detroit Area

kwhite3707 — 2009-07-30 07:08:53Z

Delmer White Jr. is my dad. We live in Los Angeles Ca.

Seeking Michigan is Online!

garrettr1_1 — 2009-03-19 16:40:48Z

The Archives of Michigan is pleased to announced a new site: www.seekingmichigan.org! Among other things, you'll find digitized maps, photos, oral histories, blue prints, sheet music, Civil War records and Michigan death records. There's also a blog (named "Look") and a "Teach" section for educators.

More details can be found in the official press release, which I've pasted below.

Bob Garrett, Archivist
Archives of Michigan
E-mail: garrettr1@michigan.gov

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Following is a news release issued by the Department of History, Arts and Libraries today.

'Seeking Michigan' Web site employs today's technology to deliver Michigan's history to information seekers

The Department of History, Arts and Libraries today announced the launch of the Seeking Michigan Web site (www.seekingmichigan.org), a growing collection of unique historical information that - through digitized source documents, maps, films, images, oral histories and artifacts - creatively tells the stories of Michigan's families, homes, businesses, communities and landscapes.

Seeking Michigan's first major project is the digitization of roughly 1 million death records covering the years 1897 through 1920. These records - never before available electronically - are indexed for easy searching by name, death date, location and age, and hold tremendous research opportunities for genealogists, historians and students.

Whether they are interested in Civil War records, photographs, architecture, music, photography or family history, Michigan enthusiasts are sure to discover a brand new side to Michigan through this unique online resource, a collaboration that has long been in the making between the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan. Site design and digitization of resources were funded through various grants.

"Seeking Michigan takes great information from both of our agencies and makes it available to everyone in a convenient and easy-to-navigate Web site," said State Librarian Nancy R. Robertson. "We were inspired by the state motto in designing the site. If you look, you will discover stories, photos and much more to connect you to our state's pleasant peninsulas and one-of-a-kind past."

With plans in place to add much more material, Seeking Michigan currently includes:

-More than 100,000 pages of Civil War documents;
-Approximately 10,000 photographs;
-A variety of Michigan sheet music;
-Roughly 1 million death records;
-A rich section about Michigan's 44 past governors;
-Works Progress Administration data (circa 1936-1942) about land and buildings throughout rural Michigan; and
-Oral histories with notable Michigan residents.

According to Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan Historical Center, Seeking Michigan boldly moves the archives and library experience outside of the bricks and mortar of the building in which the collections are housed. By employing the latest Web technologies and social media, the site aims for an enhanced user experience. "We want to give visitors historical content and, whenever possible, the context for that content," she explained. "For K-12 educators, there's also a 'teach' page that links up with related resources and grade-level content expectations."

Clark noted that Seeking Michigan will open up Michigan's history to a whole new market of information hunters. "Seeking Michigan is definitely a big boost for those who already have an interest in our state's history, including scholars, authors, genealogists and publishers," she said. "What we're very excited about is the prospect of introducing new generations of Michigan residents to the Michigan they thought they knew and helping them forge connections with our state's remarkable past."

Seeking Michigan was made possible with generous funding from the Talbert and Leota Abrams Foundation, a Lansing-based nonprofit that primarily focuses on funding library and educational science programs. Since the mid-1980s, the Abrams Foundation has provided more than $2.5 million toward the development of the Library of Michigan's and Archives of Michigan' genealogy collection, including the digitization of the death records so crucial to family historians' research efforts. The National Historic Publications and Records Commission provided additional funding.
The Library of Michigan Foundation (www.michigan.gov/lmfoundation) and the Michigan History Foundation (www.michigan.gov/mhfoundation) helped facilitate the funding process for Seeking Michigan and provide donors the opportunity to contribute to Seeking Michigan and many other initiatives.

The Archives of Michigan is part of the Michigan Historical Center. The Michigan Historical Center and the Library of Michigan are agencies within the Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL). Dedicated to enriching quality of life and strengthening the economy by providing access to information, preserving and promoting Michigan's heritage and fostering cultural creativity, HAL also includes the Mackinac Island State Park Commission and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/hal.

Re: Cousin / Charles Reeves /Detroit

fusha44 — 2009-03-05 15:43:36Z

Who is his mom?

Re: Cousin / Charles Reeves /Detroit

fusha44 — 2009-03-05 15:42:22Z

My development to date is a Hubert Reeves who married Joyce Coleman of AR, and lived in MI--Joyce died, & not sure re Hubert, but told that he hails from AL--Joyce is dau of Ethel and James Coleman, who married at AR and lived in MI..Joyce and Hubert may have a dau, but not sure...please keep me posted...thanks

Re: Cousin / Charles Reeves /Detroit

luvelydenise — 2009-03-05 13:21:17Z

Hi,
Just recently, I have been emailing a Hubert Reaves III who is searching the Reaves. He said that his Grandfather and Great Grandfather were named Hubert as well. His conection is in the Paris Texas area. He is on Ancestry.com.

I too am searching the Reeves family. My husband is a Reeves. Most connection is in the North Carolina area. There were a few in Detroit. We live in Lansing Michigan. My husband's father was Thurman Reeves.

Re: Descendants of Bishop T D McGhee, Detroit

AliInCali — 2009-01-28 05:49:59Z

Thank you ever so much. I appreciate this. I have now printed out the census forms in handwriting. It is so amazing. In the Tennessee census he was listed as Negro. But because his mother was an Indian, in Detroit he was listed as Mulatto.

Thank you again.
Alice in Cali

Re: Descendants of Bishop T D McGhee, Detroit

AliciaKMarshall — 2009-01-27 21:49:07Z

HI
I am not related but do ocaasional lookups for people.
If he was born in Tenn. this is him
1920 United States Federal Census
about Theophalus McGhee
Name: Theophalus McGhee
[Theophilus McGhee]
Home in 1920: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 37 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Magnolia
Father's Birth Place: Tennessee
Mother's Birth Place: Tennessee
Marital Status: Married
Race: Mulatto
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 844
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Theophalus McGhee 37 minister in church
Magnolia McGhee 37
Theophalus McGhee 13
Clarence McGhee 10
Charley G McGhee 9
Emma McGhee 7
James McGhee 5

1930 United States Federal Census
about Theophilus McGhee
Name: Theophilus McGhee
Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Magnolia
Race: Negro (Black)
Occupation:

Parents' birthplace: View Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Theophilus McGhee 48 minister at new hope church
Magnolia McGhee 48
Charles McGhee 19 printer for newspaper
Emma E McGhee 17
James McGhee 15
Mack Caddell 30
The last census at ancestry is 1930.
best regards,
Alicia
p. s. here is his draft card but he was in Chicago,
he lists his next of kin as daughter Louise in Chicago.
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Theophilus Dickerson McGhee
Name: Theophilus Dickerson McGhee
City: Chicago
County: Cook
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1882
Race: Black
Roll: 1493550
DraftBoard: 33

Spencers from New York to Michigan

kandswelsh1 — 2008-03-29 12:44:12Z

Hello! I'm looking for a family of Spencers that migrated from NY to MI after 1860. The brothers were: George (Amanda) b. 1818, Ephraim (Mary, Phebe) b. 1820, Alfred (Catherine) b. 1821, Ambrose (Jennet) b. 1833, Charles (Ada) b. 1842, and one sister: Eunice Spencer Oyer (William) b. 1836. One brother, James W. (Aschie) b. 1829 stayed back home in West Monroe, Oswego County, NY. Four siblings settled in Saginaw Co., St. Charles, one in Macomb Co., Richmond, and one in Shiawassee Co., Shiawassee.
Their parents were Benjamin and Sarah/Sally Spencer. I'm a descendant of Benjamin's brother.

Re: Enquiry

HL2604 — 2008-02-13 20:39:55Z

A "Yahoo People Search" for "R Solomon" in "Michigan" produced 34 names? Might be worthwhile?

Re: Enquiry

HL2604 — 2008-02-13 20:26:04Z

Recommendation! Both deceased relatives are listed on SSDI. Gerald's date of death listed as 30 Dec 2006. Perhaps you can request the local reference librarian-Saint Joseph, MI-lookup his newspaper obituary? Occasionally, survivors' city and state are listed. Without exception, the funeral home responsible for services will be listed. A call to the mortician may help locate him who you seek? Good luck! Also, try US Search if you have enough personal info to positively identify the party?

Enquiry

vantull15 — 2008-02-13 19:40:06Z

Please can anyone out there find a Rick Solomon, of South Haven, Michigan, he is a living relative of Meier (Meyer) Dribben or Dribbin as it is now, and his son Gerald Dribbin, formerly of Grand Rapids, mi, (they are both deceased now. Meyer came from russia originally then via the UK and finally moving to the states. please can anyone find out any information for me. at one time Meyer did own a shop called Dribbin Glass, in Grand Rapids, but that was sold on to someone else, when Gerald dribbin died.

Cass County Calloway or Guy surnames

ConstanceMasonTaylor782 — 2007-10-05 16:02:46Z

Looking for descendants of Perlina and Abram Calloway(Calaway/Callaway) who arrived in Cass County from Virginia in 1850'S. Settled in Calvin Township and Porter Township, near Cassopolis and Niles. Mixed races

Myers, Lett, etc esp from Remus, MI area, many came from OH

BNeson — 2007-08-27 03:24:02Z

I'm looking to connect to any of the families that are from the Old Settlers of Remus, MI. Most of these came from SE Ohio and WV/V before that. There are many intermarried families that have lived together for generations.

I am specifically from Jeremiah Myers 1809-1894 and Mary Ann Harper 1817-1904 and then their son, Nathan who moved to MI. I would like to hear from any distant cousins too.

please write me bneson@yahoo.com

FORD

marychaney45 — 2007-06-06 01:22:57Z

i AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON FORDS THAT MAY HAVE MIGRATED TO lORAIN COUNTY OHIO FROM MICHIGAN. ONE OF MY AUNTS MARRIED ONE IN THE 1890'S, HE WAS LIVING WITH SOME WARD'S, ALL SEEM TO HAVE COME FROM MICHIGAN WITH PARENTS COMING FROM INDIANA AND MICHIGAN. MY AUNT MARY(DAVISON) HAD TWO SON'S, SILVESTER AND HENRY E.N., LAST SEEN IN OHIO IN 1900. CAN'T FIND ANY MORE INFO AFTER THAT. ANY HELP APPRECIATED.

Re: Oren Van Loon of Berkley, Mich. ~ Branded by the Klan in 1924

cindyharrell1 — 2007-04-07 13:57:12Z

Thank you to Joyce for posting the link to information regarding my grandfather O. Van Loon. I have been searching for this information and this was such an incredible find. Painful to see, but a piece of our history. Thank you C.Harrell (Van Loon)

Major Cook: African-American b. 1808 in Virginia, d. 1872 in Detroit, Michigan

lowery1968 — 2007-03-07 18:21:46Z

I am looking for information on the Cook Family of Richmond, VA.

My great-great-great grandfather's name was Major Cook.

He was born about 1808 in Richmond, Virginia.

He married Priscilla Bramhall in 1832 in Charles City, Virginia.

In 1848, he mirgrated with his wife and five children to Detroit, Michigan, where he worked as a shoemaker.

He died in 1872 and his wife died in 1874, both in Detroit.

This family was counted as "mulattos" or "free persons of color" in all census records that I've come across.

I am convinced however that with such a unique name, my ancestor, Major Cook, must have some connection to the family of George Major Cook, former chief of the Pamunkeys.

The photos of George Major Cook and his family (found on the freeafricanamericans.com website) bear a striking resemblence to my ancestors of that same era.

Aside from his marriage record to Priscilla, I have not been able to find any other family records on Major Cook or his family members (i.e. parents, siblings, etc.)

He is also listed on the 1840 U.S. Census in Henrico County, VA. From 1850-1870, he is on the U.S. Census in Detroit.

Whatever information that anyone might have that would shed some light on this mystery would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Sharon

Re: Cousin / Charles Reeves /Detroit

arkinsaw — 2007-03-06 00:47:14Z

I would like to know what you develop: I am researching the Reeves & Coleman families who migrated from AR to MI, and includes Ethel and James Coleman, Estelle Coleman, Joyce Coleman Reeves and hubby Hubert Reeves, who may have had a son named Melvin Reeves...Joyce, James, Ethel & Estelle are deceased, but I do not have obits......thanks

Re: Census Look up 1860 -1880

2006-07-08 23:23:18Z

I am a descent of Alice Chase (Collins). Do you know of William E. Chase ever being called "Earnest"? In the 1870 Census for Township of Columbus in St. Clair County, Michigan (just across the river from Ontario), an Earnest Chase (age 37); Margaret (age 24); and William (age 5) appear. Earnest and Margaret are listed as being born in Canada, and William in Michigan, perhaps in this county. Earnest is listed a farm laborer, who does not own his own land. Alice is not yet born, but I believe she, too was born in Michigan, but I find no record of her birth in St. Clair County.

I have always heard that Margaret (Harrison) Chase was a full-blooded Indian, and that William E. Chase was a white Canadian. I have no records as of now to indicate this.

Please contact me if you have any further information. Thanks! Kathryn Wegner

Obit. of Louis Bolden - wife was Mary Holly or Holley

Contribution — 2006-05-28 22:49:52Z

Hope this might help someone.

Louis H. Bolden, Sr., 83, of 434 Cliffwood avenue, Zanesville, Ohio died at his home at 5:30 a.m. Sunday (June 17, 1962) after a three month illness.
He was born at Vicksburg, Mich., son of Daniel and Lavina Robinson Bolden. He spent most of his life in Zanesville.
Surviving are a son, Louis Jr. of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Clinton of 511 Limestone street and Mrs. Mildred Allen of Pontiac, Mich.; two grandchildren. His wife Mary Holly Bolden died in 1950.

Burial: Woodlawn cemetery, Zanesville, Ohio

Descendants of Bishop T D McGhee, Detroit

AliInCali — 2006-05-24 05:17:44Z

I am trying to locate the children/grandchildren of my uncle, Theophilus D McGhee, d. circa 1975, who was the Bishop of a COGIC church on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck, Detroit in the 40's and '50's. He had a daughter Louise, and another, Anna Lou. Hope you can help me.

Oren Van Loon of Berkley, Mich. ~ Branded by the Klan in 1924

BasketLady420 — 2006-01-30 21:57:17Z

After preaching a sermon condemning Klan cross burning near Berkley, Michigan, a Detroit suburb, Reverend Oren Van Loon received this indelible souvenir in 1924. (photo on website)

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information I found while doing research on Lynchings. I apologize to the family of Oren, but this information needs to be shared. The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.americanlynching.com/main.html

Box of pictures rescued

andreamraz1 — 2005-08-26 14:10:08Z

A gentleman purchased a fridge at an auction. In the fridge was a box of pictures. There is only writing on one of the back of the pictures, a Juliet (aka) Julie Wilson who went to school at a Hampton Middle School, possibly in Detroit? There is one photo that is rather prominent, it is of an African American gentleman with light eyes. He is a rather handsome man, alas no name listed on the back.

Please contact me, if a potential match seems evident. I will hold onto these for as long as it takes to get them back to Juliet? or member of the family.

Andi

Re: Obit. of Louis Bolden - wife was Mary Holly or Holley

2005-08-02 14:59:54Z

Thank you very much. I will have to do more research on the information you provided.

Re: Clarence Upshaw or Parthenia Booth/Eberhart

IdellaCurington — 2005-05-07 02:03:00Z

I have Upshaws in my family that came from Georgia, My great great aunt {plumia Moon], married a Upshaw and there family moved to mount clemmons mich, do any of these names ring a bell, Oniel Upshaw, Talf upshaw. Golda Upshaw, Bonner Upshaw, Plumia was from Elberton Ga, Also my Great Great Grand Mother was name Hester Booth, I have Booths and Eberhardts in my family to/ I know Parthenia is connected to my family, I live in Dayton Ohio.

Any HOLLEY families from Michigan

bobby6375 — 2005-03-07 05:39:42Z

Looking for HOLLEY families and decendants that lived in Midland County. Around Coleman area.

Re: Cobbs family in Michigan.

2005-01-17 01:34:43Z

There are Cobbs in Kalamazoo Michigan, and Detriot

US African American Griots

griot16 — 2004-12-18 12:27:55Z

The US African American Griots site is a new website designed to be a repository of African American genealogical & historical information. There is a site especially for the state of Georgia as well as a surname listing, family genealogy page and a vital records project. This site is constantly growing. The two requirements of the site are that all data be of African American descent and not be controversial.

Please take a moment to visit the site.

Re: Cobbs family

2004-09-13 13:54:45Z

Did any of your Cobbs family come from Alabama? Thanks