Macomb County, Michigan Queries Page 6
June 1, 1999 to October 31, 1999
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DATE: 1 June, 1999
NAME: Jackie Cetnar
I am looking for living relatives in Macomb County. I am researching the CETNAR surname. I start with a Peter and Mary (Jarosz) Cetnar. They immigrated from Poland to New York on April 25, 1881, on the Victoria. Their children were Adam, Walter, Catherine, Caroline, Ann, John, Joseph, Justin, Vincent, Alexander, and Stanley that I know of. They lived in the Hamtramck area of Detroit. Mary Cetnar was born August 1848 and died August 1935. Peter was born in Poland about 1840 and died in Detroit on June 16, 1904.
Jackie Cetnar
DATE: 2 June, 1999
NAME: Wilson Bradley Sterling
BRADLEY, GIDDINGS and ALDEN - I am related to these families who were some of the original
families in Romeo. (Aldens are direct descendants of John Alden of
Mayflower). My father, Richard STERLING, married Barbara Bradley in
1941 while living in Romeo. Any relatives out there?
Wilson Bradley Sterling
DATE: 2 June, 1999
NAME: Christine Dawood
Looking for information on Harry M. GARDNIER who was born in 1884 in
Shelby, Michigan. His wife was Gen
and his parents were William and Alice.
Christine Dawood
DATE: 17 June, 1999
NAME: Myrna Gore
COOK, DAVIS, FELLOWS of Macomb County. I am looking for information on a Ella Davis, b. April 23, 1851, d. of Andrew J. Davis and DeEsta Fellows. Ella md. Vinning Cook some time before November 1872 when their daughter Fannie DeEsta was born in Montana. When information or clues will be helpful.
Myrna Gore
DATE: 24 June, 1999
NAME: Dorothy S.Louis
Looking for information about a GREENER family that resided in Macomb Co. Daughter Margaret Helen married a man named Dube abt 1940. Later she married George ERVIN in 1977. Margaret died later, and SSI says that she died in Macomb Co. Thank you for your help..
Dorothy S.Louis
DATE: 24 June, 1999
NAME: Cynthia M. Zalewski
Looking for information on my grandfather Henry J. Kozlowski, Sr. Died approx. 19 years ago. Lived on Clinton River Rd. Sterling Heights, Macomb County MI. Previous address was 5464 Plymouth, Sterling Heights MI. Married to Helen (Jarosz). 4 children, 11 grandchildren. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cynthia M. Zalewski
DATE: 24 June, 1999
NAME: Cheryl Lucas
I am looking for information on Thomas COOK and Elizabeth CHAPMAN and
family. Thomas was born September 2, 1821 in Surrey England. Elizabeth
was born April 20, 1820 in Waton Co, Hartford Shire, England. They married
in England and migrated to Macomb Co. in the 1850's. They appeared on the
1860 census in Erin Township, Macomb Co. By 1870, they were in Clinton
Township. In 1870 they had two grandsons living with them. One of those
grandsons was my ggrandfather. I do not know what my gggrandfather and
mother's names are. Thomas died December 21, 1891 and Elizabeth died
October 5, 1900. Both died in Macomb County. The children I do know about
are Mary Ann HARRINGTON (born 1846 in England), Elizabeth BOUGHLEN (born
1852), Charlotte McCLENATHAN (born 1855), Thomas COOK (born August 26, 1857
in Macomb Co), Margaret VAN ATTER (born 1859 in Macomb Co), Emily
ROBERTJEAN (born 1862 in Macomb Co), Henrietta WOLFF (born 1865 in Macomb
Co), and Sarah FULLER (born Feb 1870 in Macomb Co). There is at least one
other son that would have been the father to my ggrandfather. This
information I have gotten from documents provided by Anne Faulkner in
Macomb Co. Any information would be helpful. I am willing to share
information with someone.
Cheryl Lucas
DATE: 24 June, 1999
NAME: Bill Wells
My gggrandfather is from Anchorville and I have many open
questions. The spelling of the last name is formost, and
did he have any brothers is the second. I have his name as
Petitpren, but my mother is Petipren. Also I am told
Petipson, and Petiprin are all from the same family. Do
you know anything on this family?
Bill Wells
DATE: 24 June, 1999
NAME: Sharon Thomasson
Alexander HANFORD & Permelia (SOUTHWICK) lived in Macomb Co, MI, had three
children [Hulda Jane (1832), Zeruah (1838), and William B (1836)] before
moving on to Illinois. Looking for evidence of births and residence in
Michigan.
Sharon Thomasson
DATE: 04 July, 1999
NAME: Sondra Lane Cooper
Looking for George &/or Blanche Mae Weaver LANE. I know he had his Soc. Sec. checks sent to Mt. Clemens, MI. He died in September of 1977. He is adoptive father of my dad Clifford Lane. His ss#365-20-0860. DOB 12-20-1887. He ended up in Phoenix, AZ. Would appreciate any info. Thanks
Sondra Lane Cooper
DATE: 04 July, 1999
NAME: Rosanne Lomprey
I am presently looking for info on MELLEN family members. My great
grandmother was Mary A. MELLEN b June 1879 d. 1904 who married Herbert
BRACY. They lived in Washington, Macomb Co. Michigan. She died shortly
after the birth of her third child. The first two children, my
grandfather Charles BRACY and his sister Beulah were adopted out
afterwards.
Her family is as follows:
father: Joseph MELLEN b. 3-27-1829 Canada, parents William and Mary
MELLEN
mother: Mary Ann MAIDMONT b. 2-8-1834
siblings:
-Olive b. abt 1846 (Joseph CARPENTER)
-Charlotte b. abt 1857
-Moses J. b. 12-11-1858 d. 7-31-1933 Romeo, Macomb Co. Mi (Abigail
BARNARD)
-Charles b. 1864 d. 1936 Romeo, Macomb Co. Mi (Ida M. ?)
-Maria J. b. abt 1867
-Elda Z. b. abt 1869 d. 1947 buried Washington Cemetary, Macomb Co. Mi
(unknown MOTT, Frank E. STONE)
-John b. 10-11-1871 d. 8-11-1948 Almont, Macomb Co. Mi (Carrie MANN)
-Mary A. b. June 1879 d. 1904 Washington, Macomb Co. Mi (Herbert BRACY)
If anyone has any information please e-mail me. Thank you!
Rosanne Lomprey
DATE: 04 July, 1999
NAME: Rosanne Lomprey
I am presently looking for information on my grandfathers family,
Charles H. BRACY b, 8-21-1899 Washington, Macomb County, Mi d. 7-20-1968
(Anice L. WORDEN).
I need information on his father:
Herbert O. BRACY b. 11-25-1872 (according to a obit Disco, Macomb Co.
Mi) d. 4-10-1962 Flint, Genesee Co. Mi (Mary A. MELLEN of Macomb Co. Mi)
possible sibling may include Frances S. b. 9-4-1869, Myrton S. b Sept
1884, Samuel F. b. Nov. 1886, Nina E. b. Nov 1889 but not positive.
I also need information on his father;
George W. BRACY b. Sept 1846 in Ohio married to Mary Annie WEST b. abt
1850 in Ohio her parents being Clancey and Sarah S. WEST, I found they
may have been divorced. Georges parents were Samuel and Mary BRACY of
Vermont.
I have not been able to find anymore information. Would like to know
where George is buried, places of birth in Ohio and Vermont. Anything!
Rosanne Lomprey
DATE: 04 July, 1999
NAME: T Lindholm
Surname: SIDEL. I am searching for any information regarding Robert J.
Sidel who was a resident of Romeo Michigan in 1962. His occupation as
recorded on his daughters birth certificate is listed as "farmer". We would
appreciate any information of him or his lineage.
T Lindholm
DATE: 14 July, 1999
NAME: Susan Sharrow
I am looking for anything I can find on my Grandparents, Jesse B. SHARROW and Ethel LOZEN. My Father, Donald Sharrow was Baptized at Holy Cross Church (Parish) in Marine City on May 1st 1924. I can find no such church. My Grandfathers SS # was 367-14-5281. My Grandmothers, was 369-16-1755. Can you help??
Susan Sharrow
DATE: 16 July, 1999
NAME: Evelyn Kreger
I am looking for descendants of Henry KREGER b. abt. 1860 and Theresa
LAFORGE. They were married in 25Dec1883 at Chesterfield, Macomb Co. I
believe, Theresa was from there, Henry was from Shelby Township. I could
not find them in the 1900 census and the other censuses after that.
Please help me put the family together again.
Evelyn Kreger
DATE: 2 August, 1999
NAME: Ruth (Nummer) Haire
Does anyone have any information on the NUMMER family who lived by Gratiot between 8 & 10 mile in Macomb county.? I am particularly interested in the following names George B. Nummer,B. George Nummer, and August Nummer. They owned large farms in the Macomb county area from 1848 thru 1900's. They are respectively my father,grandfather and possibly my greatgrandfather. August Nummer was clerk for Erin Township in 1899. He was born around 1824 and came with his father & brother to MI from Germany abt. 1848. B. George Nummer was born in Macomb county in 1864. He died in 1917 when he was run over by a team of horses on 8 mile & Dequindre. He married Mary Wirth and they had 9 children. George B. Nummer,Loretta,Henrietta,Julia,Fred,Edward,Henry,Elmer and Mildred. Most of them married in Macomb county also. My real question is who are B. George Nummer's parents? Who are August Nummer's children?
Any help would be appreciated.
Ruth (Nummer) Haire
DATE: 2 August , 1999
NAME: Mila Powell
Searching for the family of Cornelius SWARTOUT that was on the 1850 federal census for macomb county. Any help is appreciated!
Mila Powell
DATE: 2 August , 1999 ... Updated 2 May, 2000
NAME: Mike Richards
Looking for parents of Charles DEQUINDRE dit Fontenay, born about 1800,
husband
of Angelique MAILLOUX or Maillou, father of Sophie Dequindre or Fontenay,
born about 1832. Thank you. ... QUERY UPDATED! read on! 2 May, 2000 ...I found the parents of Charles Dequindre. His daughter, Sophie, was my gg-grandmother.
The Dagneau-Dequindre family played a great part in the history of the
tri-county area, as well as Ontario, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio - in the
pre-1776 era and later. You can find this family on my tree at my Homepage.
Mike Richards
DATE: 2 August , 1999
NAME: Jeanne Anderson
I would like to post a query for a Elikiam B. GROVER who died in Ray Twp.,
Macomb, Mi on the 25 Feb. 1872 and was burried in Shelby Twp. in Macomb,
Mi. I am looking for the name of his father and mother. I have the name
of his wife Betsy N. ANDRUS Grover who died Mar 19, 1871 also in Macomb,
Mi. I have the name of his children also. Anyone that can help me find
the name of Elikiam's father or mother I would like them to e-mail me.
Jeanne Anderson
DATE: 2 August, 1999
NAME: Lois Wiese
Seeking WIESE and SCHAENING families in Macomb County Michigan.
Frederick WIESE, born in Schleswig-Holstein June 1850, Immigrated in 1872 to the Macomb/Wayne County area. He married Pauline _______ about 1875/6 and they had nine children. Herman Carl who married Bertha SCHAENING,Emil, Paul, Tillie, Ida, Emma, Joh, Eddie, and Willie. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Lois Wiese
DATE: 9 August, 1999
NAME: Don Granzow
I am interested in finding descendants of my g-grandfathers brother,
FRIEDERICK GUNDLACH.
He was born in Germany, April 1, 1837 and was given the name Christian
Friederck Johann Gundlach. He arrived in New York June 1, 1857 along with
his parents and his brother Theodore (my g-grandfather) and his sister
(Sophia).
Theodore bought a farm near New Baltimore in Sept. 1857.
In 1859 FRIEDERICK filed a Declaration of Intent to become a
Naturalized citizen.
The 1860 Census indicates that FRIEDERICK was working as a farmhand for
Paul and Elizabeth Brinker in New Baltimore.
I have lost track of FRIEDERICK after this date.
He may have moved to Erin or Warren Townships.
I would appreciate any information on this individual.
Don Granzow
DATE:19 August, 1999
NAME: Jill Gasowski
Hello I am researching my Great Great Great Grandfather George H BRINKER who died at the age of 91. He was born in Germany in 1829 and eventually settled down at Conner's Creek near Warren. He was buried in St Clement's Cemetary in Center Line Michigan. George was married three times first to a Philista TROMBLEY, after her death he married her sister Julia by whom he had eight children (five of whom were living at the time of his death) they were Amandus, with 9 children, Romanus, with 3 children, Celia, with 9 children, George with 3 children, Bartholomew with 5 children, Albert, with 3 children and Julia with 7. After his second wife's death, George married Josephine Gipperrich by whom he had 13 children: The eight still living are: Mary, Viola, Frank, Alexander, Ernastine, Elizabeth, Fred, and Lea.
George opened the first blacksmith shop near Warren and his last child was born after he had passed his seventieth birthday. If anyone has any information that could help me with information on my Brinker family I would appreciate it.
Jill Gasowski
DATE: 19 August, 1999
NAME: Kirk Berry
Looking for my daughter, Lisa Marie GONYEAU, born in either Mt Clemens, MI or
Selfridge ANGB, MI on or about Aug 27, 1981.
Her mother is Margaret (Peggy) Gonyeau - who worked as a meteorologist,
stationed with the Michigan Air Guard at Selfridge ANGB circa 1981. Peggy was
also employed as a Bell telephone operator in Mt Clemens, MI around that time.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Kirk Berry
DATE: 25 August, 1999
NAME: Mike Havens
Looking for information on Orville CAMPBELL born Sept 7, 1907 died Apr 1980
in Richmond (Macomb) Michigan. His parents were Homer R. Campbell and Nora
V. KOSSAL of Clinton County, Michigan. I have a fair amount of Campbell
information and I am willing to share it. Thanks,
Mike Havens
DATE: 2 September, 1999
NAME: Eleanor King
Looking for Info and hopefully decendants.W illiam R RICHARDSON born in Canada miggrated to Michigan lived in Armada then Romeo. He was a furniture Salesman. Married Carrie KIPP. Children Harrie M. born Sept 1886 and Harry Kipp [my grandfather ] born 1888. Married Flossie [flora ellen] Snover daughter of Andrew and Fannie Taylor Snover Of Dryden. Harry taught schoool in Romeo, Alpena and Ypsilanti College Before moving the Pa. Flossie had one brother Carl Wesley Snover His children were Lois Virgina and Wesley. Carrie Kipp was the daughter of Frederick Kipp of Armada . Frederick Kipp Died June 20, 1931 Flossie amd Harry had three daughters Iris ,born in Michigan Doris and Ruth. Flossie and Harry may have attended the Methodist Church in Romeo. Thank You,
Eleanor King
DATE: 12 September, 1999
NAME: Julie VanderWall
I am looking for informatin on Jay BARCOME m Mahlah LEACH in Grand Rapids, moved to Mt Clemens. Jay died in abt 1949. I see a son James Barcome died May 15, 1989. I am wondering if someone can do a look up for James obituary. I will do look ups in Kent and Ottawa county in exchange. James may have had a daughter married to a Thomas WELLDON.
Julie VanderWall
DATE: 23 September, 1999
NAME: Martha Jane Foley-Imler
Seeking information/descendents of Hinderliter. My aunt Veronica Foley,
daughter of Daniel J. and Lydia Foley, born in Cincinnati 1900-1908,
appears to have married a HINDERLITER, and was residing in Macomb
County, Michigan in 1936. At that time she had a son and daughter. Any
help would be deeply appreciated.
Martha Jane Foley-Imler
DATE: 05 October, 1999
NAME: Brenda Konarske
Looking for any KONARSKE family members. Ferdinand and Caroline (Voss) Konarske from Germany had four children. I think Ferdinand died in Germany and Caroline brought the children to the U.S.
1. Otto Konarske
2. Ida Konarske m. Lawrence Hannan
3. Meta Konarske m. Searle Mowat
4. Charles August Konarske m. Mable Emma Koglin
Thanks,
Brenda Konarske
DATE: 06 October, 1999
NAME: Tom Leach
Would like to find a contact that is working on the George J. SEIFFERLEIN (b. 12/2/1833) family tree. He was Erin Twp treasurer in 1880/81, farmed, and had a stave mill in Fraser sometime before 1860.
George would be a brother to my great-grandfather and I need to see if anyone has traced roots back into our German heritage.
My grandfather change the spelling to Seiferlein when his family became established in Saginaw County.
Thanks for you help.
Tom Leach
DATE: 06 October, 1999
NAME: Susan Bowden
WHITCOMB,Louis Judson: b.2 May 1870; d.??. Father, Sidney Munson
WHITCOMB, b.1836, d. 1916 (buried in Davis, Mi. Cemetery). Mother,
Elizabeth Nelson ALLISON, b. 19 Jan 1943 in Milford, Mi., d. 30 Apr.
1879. (believed to be buried in Davis, Mi. Cemetery) Sidney and
Elizabeth were m. 25 Apr 1866 and lived in Davis, Mi. where Sidney
engaged in a furniture and undertaking business. Louis Judson WHITCOMB
m. Eva (Mary/Minnie) SNOVER 4 Sept 1889, b. 16 Sept 1869 in Ray, Mi,
d.?? Siblings of Eva SNOVER were sisters, Alice and Maude. Louis and
Eva resided on the homestead farm in Ray, Mi. with Louis' uncle, William
W. WHITCOMB (possibly the SNOVER farm). At some time they moved to
Detroit where Louis was engaged in bookkeeping and as a conductor on a
street car line. (they may have returned to the SNOVER farm) Children:
Guy Allison WHITCOMB, b.28 Jan 1891, d. 3 Jan 1983; m. Margaret L.
DEROSIA, b. 6 May 1896 Meade Township (Huron Co.); Elizabeth
(Mary/Betty) WHITCOMB CORNELIUS, b. ??, d. ?? (Elizabeth moved to
Oregon). The children of Louis Judson WHITCOMB and Eva SNOVER attended
school at the one room school house in Davis, Mi. located next to the
Davis Cemetery. I am searching for the dates of death for Louis Judson
WHITCOMB and Eva (Mary/Minnie) SNOVER, the location of their burial
sites and the location of the SNOVER FARM in Davis or Ray, Mi. Any
information regarding EVA (MARY/MINNIE) SNOVER (parents names,etc.) and
LOUIS JUDSON WHITCOMB would be greatly appreciated. Guy and Margaret
DEROSIA WHITCOMB were my Grandparents.
Thank you.
Susan Bowden
DATE: 06 October, 1999
NAME: Jan & Bill Proper
My great-grandfather, COLONEL JUDSON SMITH FARRAR of Mt. Clemens, MI fought with the Union Army in the Michigan 5th and later in the Michigan 26th. Would like to hear from other descendents of Col. Farrar or from anyone having any photos, correspondence or other information relative to this family or to the above-mentioned infantry units.
Cheryl Amling
DATE: 11 October, 1999
NAME: Nancy Collander
Seeking information about the surname MUMEA, resided in Mt. Clemens in 1800's
and 1900's. Specifically looking for Hannah Mumea, but would like to
correspond with anyone researching this name. Some of the Mumea name also
moved south into the northwest counties of OH.
Nancy Collander
DATE: 17 October, 1999
NAME: Miriam Midkiff
I am descended from Sylvester FREDENBURG (1844 - 1879), son of Macomb
Co. residents Anthony and Hannah Fredenburg. I would like to correspond
with anyone researching this family.
Miriam Midkiff
DATE: 17 October, 1999
NAME: Barbara Beitelschies
I am trying to find relatives of Catherine McHALE married to Frank HORTON. Married in Bay City, Michigan 1864. They lived in Macomb County. They had six daughters. Any information would be appreciated.
Barbara Beitelschies
DATE: 17 October, 1999
NAME: Ruth Belcher
My ggrandfather,WILLIAM (02161843) was the third child of ALFRED & MALANIA (WRIGHT) BATES.Alfred & Malania came from New York state a & lived the rest of their lives in Macomb County.
My ggrandmother MARYELLEN (10061844) was the third child of ALFRED & ELIZA (GREY) VANVOORHEES. They also came to Macomb County from New York state.
Alfred VanVoorhees served in the Civil War in Company F, 6th Infantry, enlisting 10191864 in Pontiac for the length of 1year,he got out in New Orleans 08291865.Also in possession of family is information on JAMES VANVOORHEES, relationship unknown.
The children of WM & ME include, CHARLES ALFRED(born1874) CARRIE MARGARET(1878,taught school,later marrying Thomas COOK) and FRANK VAN(1885)
I have a few dates & info if anyone cares to get in touch---Thanks to all for any information & will help anyone I can.
Ruth Belcher
DATE: 17 October, 1999
NAME: Karen Chapman Barnette
I am looking for information on James and Ann CHAPMAN who moved from Hertfordshire County, England to Erin Township in 1843. They had 6 children Joseph, James, Elizabeth, Sarah, George and William. I am also looking for information on Elizabeth Jane BOTTOMLEY 1844-1887 daughter of Moses and Mary BOTTOMLEY and Elizabeth Ann CHAPMAN who was married to John POWELL and their children Mary, Leland, William and Sarah. All the above had connections to Erin Township, Macomb County... Any information on these families would be most appreciated.
Karen Chapman Barnette
DATE: 17 October, 1999
NAME: Randy G. Herbert
I am researching my father's true family line - he was adopted at birth
in Toledo, OH in 1918. His birth father's name was ARLIE C. HITCHCOCK
and his mother was LILLIAN BENTLEY, both from the Azalia, MI area.
Arlie later married HAZEL A. MANN in 1922 at Owosso, MI.
Hazel was born c 1892 at Mt. Clemens. Her parents were AUSTIN MANN and
GEORGIA SPENCE MANN. Witnesses to the marriage were MR & MRS B. L.
AXFORD.
Hazel and Arlie had two sons - Alton (who died at an early age) and
Arlie, Jr.. Both Hazel and Arlie, Jr. were still living in 1971 when
Arlie, Sr. died.
If you have any information on the MANN or SPENCE lines from the Mt.
Clemens area, or if you can be of assistance in any way, please contact
me.
Thanks to everyone for their time and help.
Randy G. Herbert
DATE: 17 October, 1999
NAME: Diana Biondi
I would like to find more information on the DUSETT family that resided in Lenox Twp. in 1847, and his family. Francis married Amelia Haight. They had son, Frank Judson who married Ida DENNISON (daughter of Leroy & Marie -FORD-DENNISON) then married Bette DICKENS who was a teacher.
Diana Biondi
DATE: 22 October, 1999
NAME: Sara Perry
am searching for information regarding the Thomas PERRY family. His
oldest daughter, Eliza, was married to Robert THOMPSON in Clinton Township
in 1845. Any information would be appreciated.
Sara
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