Cheboygan County MI Genealogy


Cheboygan County Queries 2002
NOV 2002 Seek assistance in old Cheboygan newspapers 1886/1920 for any reference to the name Hugh NEIL (born 1864 Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Also in vital records at the court house. Will anyone working in these records keep an eye out for the name? Will be willing to pay for this info. Tradition says he was killed in a lumbering accident and was perhaps married there earlier. Thanks ...figgy232@aol.com NOV 2002 Agnes Konieczny/Koneczny, nee Korch/Korcz b. April 9, 1872? John Konieczny, husband of Agnes. Trying to confirm Agnes's death date, and find John's birth and death. polczynski@telocity.com Mark Polczynski NOV 2002 KONIECZNY, Katarzyna - b. Nov 12, 1895 KONIECZNY, Helen - b. May 29, 1891 KONIECZNY, Joseph - B. ? Siblings, surname may be spelled KONECZNY. Don't know community of origin, just Cheboygan County. Looking for birth information - exactly where? - parents names? - parents origin? Thanks! Mark Polczynski, polczynski@telocity.com Philippe Terrettaz NOV 2002 I'm looking for descendants of Julius Guerin (born in Switzerland 1855). He was living in Wilmot, Cheboygan county im 1900 (Census 1900). His wife's name was Emma Guerin (1865) married 1882. There are two children: Joseph, born December 1886; and Mary, born July 1889). How is it possible to search the actual descendants? Philippe Terrettaz, Rue des Bourneaux, CH- 1913 Saillon, Switzerland, philippe@saillon.ch Barbara Riches NOV 2002 I need the birth date of my great Uncle Carl- JOHNSON, Carl W. Born in Cheboygan about 1915. He died when the HM Troopship Rohna was sunk 11/27/43 and was not recovered. I am trying to get a marker for him in a Nat. Cemetery. Barbara Riches, Jlarder55@aol.com W.Hermes OCT 2002 Looking for information on Anna Scheek who died in Cheboygan County 5 March 1911. W. Hermes, w.hermes@hccnet.nl Deb Rush OCT 2002 I am looking for a marriage certificate for my grandparents, Carl Thomas Grant and Kathleen Isabelle Grant (I don't know her maiden name) I believe they were married in Cheboygan, MI before 1931. Please let me know if you have any record of this marriage, fee to obtain a copy of the marriage license application, or any other area/agency that I should contact. Deb Rush, Grantrush@cs.com Rusty Davis OCT 2002 My great grandfather, Lawrence Jones, owned a livery stable in Wolverine. About 15 years ago, my wife and I were in Wolverine and visited a small museum on the south east corner of the main 4-corners. Hanging on the wall was a large framed picture of my great grandfather in front of his livery stable. There were also a few smaller photos of my grandfather, Sherman Jones, in one of the exhibits. I spoke to the elderly lady that ran the museum and she told me her name but I have forgotten it. The museum is now gone and I was wondering what happened to the contents. I would be interested in acquiring the family photos if possible. Any help or leads you could provide would be appreciated. Rusty Davis, 418 Borgess Av. Monroe, MI 48162. rustydavis@hotmail.com Gloria Hall OCT 2002 I am looking for anyone with connection to any RUDDOCK family in Cheboygan County. I am looking for death and burial information for documentation. All were born in the 1840's in Canada and Michigan. I am told that Luke RUCCOCK died in 1882 in Cheboygan. Albert is said to have died about 1920. The RUDDOCK's are half and step siblings of Stephen WILLIAMS and most served in the Civil War. Mary Ann WILLIAMS was mother to Stephen WILLIAMS and said to be mother of the RUDDOCK children by her second husband William RUDDOCK. Mary Ann is buried at Yale, MI. Gloria Hall, TrischHall@centurytel.net OCT 2002 Seek descendants of IRWIN family of the Mackinaw City/Levering area circa 1886/1920. Did this family come from Bruce co Ontario? Thanks, figgy232@aol.com MICHAEL JARVIS OCT 2002 Looking for info on MAXINE JARVIS and family. he died Cheboygan 12/25/1912 age 93. MICHAEL JARVIS, mikeja48446@yahoo.com L BAKER SEP 2002 I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON ANNA ROBERTSON TALLMAN B.9-5-1889 D.8-1978 MARRIED DAULPH TALLMAN. ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. L Baker, LBAKER@beanstalk.net Jan Borst SEP 2002 I am looking for information on Harvey Jacob FINEOUT, who is believed to have died 1860 in Cheboygan. He was born 1789 in New York I am looking to find his parents names. He is my 4th Great Grandfather. Jan M. (Fineout) Borst, jborst@chartermi.net Hal Carter AUG 2002 I'm researching the Carters of Cheboygan County. I have a large index of names, but am looking for current children and relationships. Elliot Sawyer Carter and wife Cyrena Miller had the following children between 1832 and 1857: Priscilla, Olive Ann, Mahala, Elliott J., Alonzo L., Orin Heath, Lorenzo Richard, Mary, Martha, George B., Salena, and Phoebe. Some were born in VT, Ohio and in Cheboygan. Elliot and Cyrena settled in Cheboygan in 1850. I have a lot of information and am looking for someone to work with on Carter genealogy. Hal Carter, carterh@cox.net. david gajewski AUG 2002 Violet Johnson married Percy Farero July 15, 1919 in Cheboygan County, I am looking for the parents of Violet Rose Johnson. She was my grandmother. david gajewski, gerg1967@yahoo.com Barb June 2002 Looking for information on EVERETT REYNOLDS (father RALPH REYNOLDS and mother HATTIE RITTER). He was married to my grandmother who was CORDELIA DESROSIERS. They lived in Cheboygan for many years and are buried there. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Barb, BURNARTV@alfredstate.edu John Hughes June 2002 Looking for descendents and information regarding a PHILLIP & MARGARET O'BRIEN and possibly a brother JAMES O'BRIEN. both men served in the Third Michigan Battery (Battery C) during the Civil War. Phillip lost an arm at Corinth, MS. and James died of disease. John Hughes, Hughes3rdBattery@aol.com Katheleen Gross June 2002 I am researching the name ROSE and Lozell or Loisel or any name like it. They were in 1880 Census in Cheboygan County. Joseph ROSE age 41 Born: Michigan, Genevieve age 31 Born: Michigan, Ida age 9 Born: Michigan, Jane Age 2 Born: Michigan, 1 Orphan William age 13 born: New York. They went from here: Ida married my great Grandfather. Charles ROYER in Alpena, Michigan. On there marriage record it says she was born in Flint, Michigan. Cannot find anything on her. Any help would be appreciated. Kathy, nycole@centurytel.net Jan Brazel June 2002 I am researching my husbands great great grandparents - Moses W. HORNE and Sarah T. Bunker HORNE. He was an early settler in Cheboygan. I am also looking for any information on George WILSON. I do have pictures of them that I would be willing to share. Thank you, Jan Brazel, RBrazel@aol.com Patricia Hall June 2002 I am seeking information about a former mayor of Cheboygan, JAMES MCGREGOR, JR, who is my great-grandfather. He held the office sometime between 1900 and 1906. He and his family resided at 313 North Main Street in Cheboygan in 1910 and he was the owner of a boiler-making firm. Thank you for any help. Patricia Hall, Pgfhall2@aol.com Kathleen Bazinau June 2002 I am researching the KOLATSKI and SCHENK/SCHANK families. Frank Frederick KOLATSKI immigrated from Poland and settled in Pennsylvania. Later he moved to the Cheboygan area. He had a son named Thomas. Rosa Juigre SHENK is also a name I am looking for. I have heard she was of Native American descent but I am unsure. She also ended up in upper Northern Michigan and married Osias VIEAU/VIAU. Kathleen Bazinau, bazinaus@nmo.net Marilyn Michaelson June 2002 I am lookingfor information on the family of Jack Fred Martin. His parents may be Noreen and James. The Martin family lived on Osmon Rd maybe in Afton Mi mailing. Thank You Marilyn Michaelson, suniedazs@comcast.net Ken and Judith Lehay June 2002 Does anyone know anything, or where I can write, for info on LAHAY (various spellings) who were Horse Traders. During the late 1800 to early 1900's the LAHAY family took horses from Kearney?, Ont to Cheboygan, Mich. Thanks for any help - I am in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Ken and Judith Lehay, elgae@prcn.org Joanne Smith May 2002 I am trying to locate death records relating to my g grandfather Nelson H LaFave. On your newspaper collection of articles there is a LaFape, Melson H. listed in the Cheboygan Democrat dated Aug 24, 1922. My g grandfather died at approx this time period and with some of the errors in spelling of names this could well be his obit. Anyone who has access to copies of these old newspapers on microfilm and is willing to do a look-up for me would have my deepest appreciation. I live in British Columbia , Canada and am unable to access this info at this time. I am also trying to find the name of Nelson LaFave's 2nd wife, his first being Annette Barnum. Any info on this family would be welcome! .Joanne Smith, geosmith@telus.netl Mark Leckie MAY 2002 I am looking for the true identity of Pau Puk Keewis or Hiawatha Indian actor of the outdoor Hiawatha Play in Wayagamug near Petosky MI i nthe early 1900's. I know that he was there in 1903 through 1906. In photographs he wears a star sash, headdress, and sometimes a crow loop necklace piece. Looks to be english or a half blood. I have him in a group photographic postcard on the Indian River, MI with other Indian actors. I suspect he may have been from the Odawa Band of Indians or that of Burt Lake over in Cheyboygen County. ANy information on his true identity and life history would be most greatly appreciated. Mark Leckie, mskwmagw@hotmail.com Larry Fuller APR 2002 My family lived in Mackinaw City in the early part of the last century. I would like information on Herbert L. Fuller, 1879-1924; wife, Bessie Idella Fuller, 1879-1918; daug., Mary J. 1914-1977 or my Father, John D. Fuller, 1902-1987. Thank You. Larry Fuller, fuller.ljf@verizon.net The Burnard's Apr 2002 I am looking for any information on JAMES FENLON born in l844 and died l899, and also his wife ELIZABETH REDMOND born l840 and died l928. I believe they had 5 sons and l daughter. One of the sons was my grandfather HENRY FENLON and his wife was ELIZABETH CHIMNER. The Burnard's, burnartv@alfredstate.edu Laura Blaisdell Apr 2002 I am looking for the birth certificate of my Great Grandmother, Catherine Babanaw according to her death certificate, she was born in Arcadia MI. Thanks! Laura Blaisdell, LauraBlaisdell@adelphia.net Marcia Ferguson Apr 2002 Searching for information re HUGH SMITH family. Hugh was b ca 1826 Ireland - immigrated to Simcoe County, Ontario, ca 1833, married ELIZABETH MCLEAN on 9 Jan 1850 in Simcoe Co. The family came to Cheboygan County, Michigan, in the 1870s. Children - all born Canada: Margaret b ca 1853, Ambrose/Emerson b ca 1855, Matilda b ca 1857, Jane Elizabeth b ca 1859, Frances b ca 1866, Josephine b ca 1867, Hugh b ca 1868, and Catherine b Sep 1870. I have found Ambrose, Jane, Josephine, Hugh, and Kate in the 1880 Benton Twp, Cheboygan County census. Any information re what happened to these people would be appreciated. I have more information re HUGH SMITH and his family. Willing to share. Marcia Ferguson - dmfrog@concentric.net Mary Ann McMann Apr 2002 I am searching for information on my great grandfather William HOLMES he was married to Amina (Anna) BEVERLY in Cheboygan county in 1897. Their first son was born in 1899, name Harry HOLMES. My grandmother, Gladys HOLMES, was b. 1903. There was another daughter, Hester, not sure of her birth. Any information on this family would be appreciated. Mary Ann McMann, ramandmam@prodigy.net Jenny Vermillion APR 2002 Searching for an obituary for John Edwin SPENCER. Born 16 Feb. 1881 in Norwalk, OH. Died 13 June 1958 in Traverse City, but lived in Cheboygan. He was married to Mary and served in the Spanish American war from 1899 to 1901. Looking for descendents that my know what happened to his mother, Alice WILLIAMS SPENCER and his father, Charles Churchill SPENCER. Jenny Vermillion, wps1999@cybrtown.com LYNDA RETERSTORF APR 2002 I AM LOOKING FOR THE DIVORCE PAPERS OF MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS, WILLIAM JOSEPH DUTTON AND ROZETTA BAUGHAN DUTTON, I BELIEVE THEY WERE DIVORCED IN YOUR COUNTY SOMETIME BETWEEN 1907 AND 1909 I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE OR MONTH. CAN YOU HELP IN THIS MATTER? THANK YOU. LYNDA RETERSTORF, VLRETER@AOL.COM jackie church MAR 2002 I am looking for my great grandparents, LACHRIE or LACHLAN CURRIE married to MARGRET NEIL, SON ARTHUR C. CURRIE born 1886, also JOSEPH PELLENZ married to MARY ANDERSON, daughter ANNA PELLENZ born 1882 in Cheboygan, any siblings, to ARTHUR or ANNA? where did they come from, b &d dates those kind of answers if any. I'm new at this so thank you for any and all help. Jackie Church, church@speed2u.net Shane Steffins MAR 2002 I am looking for any genealogical information on STEFFINS. Shane Steffins, ssteffins@yahoo.com Arkkent@aol.com MAR 2002 Looking for the MAULTBY (may have been spelled differently) Family. They lived in the Mackinac, Cheboygan area. EDWARD T. MAULTBY, either with his family migrated to Oregon, or the parent of EDWARD migrated to Oregon. As late as 1955 one aunt was living near Cheboygan (she had a small home, in a row of homes directly across the road from the lake). It was probably north of the main town or city she lived in. Either her maiden or married name was JENNY MAULTBY, Arkkent@aol.com Weldon B. Van Alstine MAR 2002 I am looking for info. on Charles C. Van Alstine. He was the 1st Asst. lighthouse keeper at Cheboygan Range Lights. His service was from 3/1/1906-9/30/1907. At that time he lived on Bois Blanc Island, was Married to a Harriet Metivier [not sure of spelling] born on Mackinac Island. His mothers name was ?LaPine?. Believe he died end of 1918 from stomach cancer. His widow applied for a marriage license on May 28 1919 to Arthur Miller [2991 287] this entry from same web page. They had a lot of kids around there. Some time ,also from same web page, they were spelled Vanalstine, some times Van Alstene. I believe the entree for [Death] of John M. Van Alstine just might be wrong, as this is the time Charles C. Van Alstine 39 was also supposed to have died. [52 108]. They were related to the Plaunts, that run the ferry. Weldon B. Van Alstine, vannbet@centurytel.net Jim Hampton MAR 2002 I am looking for information about Thomas Henry CLARK who is listed intake 1910 census in Tower, MI. He was my great-grandfather. Family lore says he was a sheriff at one time in Cheboygan County. His wife (Lettie) and sons William, Leslie, Bert, and Oral, lived there also. Lettie Clark moved to Flint, MI about 1913 with Leslie Oral and Bert. I would like to thank you in advance for any information that you might have on this branch of my family. Jim Hampton, JimOHampton@aol.com Danielle Marie Muschell Kemper Mar 2002 Louis J. Vincent: b.10-08-1875 m.12-27-1892 to Josephine Marie Mallette b.11-19-1875. Louis was a farmer and a lumberjack. He died 04-09-1957 in Cheboygan. He was born in Canada. His father was supposedly a Chief named Jacques (Zach, Issac, Jack,.....?) His mother was not listed on his death certificate. Only the fathers first name was listed. Josephine Marie Mallette Vincent died on 04-03-1967 in Cheboygan. Her father came from Canada, moved to New York, then to Cheboygan. Her family too was supposedly Iroquois or half. Her father's name was Joseph but her mother was not listed on her death certificate either! I hope you have some information to share as I am trying to get something together for my father. I really have been looking on and off for years! My parents live in Bellaire, Michigan and they tell me they have been looking in Cheboygan, but can only find grandparents graves... I hope you can help me. Thanks in advance! Danielle Marie Muschell Kemper, DMusckemp@aol.com Virginia Leighty MAR 2002 Can someone tell me where the Cheboygan County Fair was held in early 1900's? I have a photo of Herbert Hoffman standing near a sign advertising this fair. Virginia Leighty, Nvleighty@aol.com Robert Kinney MAR 2002 HEAPHEY, Michael born 1858 in Ontario, would have been in the area between 1878 and 1888. Robert Kinney rkandkk@pacbell.net
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Cheboygan County Queries

2002

NOV 2002
Seek assistance in old Cheboygan newspapers 1886/1920 for any reference to the name Hugh NEIL (born 1864 Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Also in vital records at the court house. Will anyone working in these records keep an eye out for the name? Will be willing to pay for this info. Tradition says he was killed in a lumbering accident and was perhaps married there earlier. Thanks ...figgy232@aol.com

NOV 2002
Agnes Konieczny/Koneczny, nee Korch/Korcz b. April 9, 1872? John Konieczny, husband of Agnes. Trying to confirm Agnes's death date, and find John's birth and death. polczynski@telocity.com

Mark Polczynski NOV 2002
KONIECZNY, Katarzyna - b. Nov 12, 1895
KONIECZNY, Helen - b. May 29, 1891
KONIECZNY, Joseph - B. ?

Siblings, surname may be spelled KONECZNY. Don't know community of origin, just Cheboygan County. Looking for birth information - exactly where? - parents names? - parents origin? Thanks! Mark Polczynski, polczynski@telocity.com

Philippe Terrettaz NOV 2002
I'm looking for descendants of Julius Guerin (born in Switzerland 1855). He was living in Wilmot, Cheboygan county im 1900 (Census 1900). His wife's name was Emma Guerin (1865) married 1882. There are two children: Joseph, born December 1886; and Mary, born July 1889). How is it possible to search the actual descendants? Philippe Terrettaz, Rue des Bourneaux, CH- 1913 Saillon, Switzerland, philippe@saillon.ch

Barbara Riches NOV 2002
I need the birth date of my great Uncle Carl- JOHNSON, Carl W. Born in Cheboygan about 1915. He died when the HM Troopship Rohna was sunk 11/27/43 and was not recovered. I am trying to get a marker for him in a Nat. Cemetery. Barbara Riches, Jlarder55@aol.com

W.Hermes OCT 2002
Looking for information on Anna Scheek who died in Cheboygan County 5 March 1911. W. Hermes, w.hermes@hccnet.nl

Deb Rush OCT 2002
I am looking for a marriage certificate for my grandparents, Carl Thomas Grant and Kathleen Isabelle Grant (I don't know her maiden name) I believe they were married in Cheboygan, MI before 1931. Please let me know if you have any record of this marriage, fee to obtain a copy of the marriage license application, or any other area/agency that I should contact. Deb Rush, Grantrush@cs.com

Rusty Davis OCT 2002
My great grandfather, Lawrence Jones, owned a livery stable in Wolverine. About 15 years ago, my wife and I were in Wolverine and visited a small museum on the south east corner of the main 4-corners. Hanging on the wall was a large framed picture of my great grandfather in front of his livery stable. There were also a few smaller photos of my grandfather, Sherman Jones, in one of the exhibits. I spoke to the elderly lady that ran the museum and she told me her name but I have forgotten it. The museum is now gone and I was wondering what happened to the contents. I would be interested in acquiring the family photos if possible. Any help or leads you could provide would be appreciated. Rusty Davis, 418 Borgess Av. Monroe, MI 48162. rustydavis@hotmail.com

Gloria Hall OCT 2002
I am looking for anyone with connection to any RUDDOCK family in Cheboygan County. I am looking for death and burial information for documentation. All were born in the 1840's in Canada and Michigan. I am told that Luke RUCCOCK died in 1882 in Cheboygan. Albert is said to have died about 1920. The RUDDOCK's are half and step siblings of Stephen WILLIAMS and most served in the Civil War. Mary Ann WILLIAMS was mother to Stephen WILLIAMS and said to be mother of the RUDDOCK children by her second husband William RUDDOCK. Mary Ann is buried at Yale, MI. Gloria Hall, TrischHall@centurytel.net

OCT 2002
Seek descendants of IRWIN family of the Mackinaw City/Levering area circa 1886/1920. Did this family come from Bruce co Ontario? Thanks, figgy232@aol.com

MICHAEL JARVIS OCT 2002
Looking for info on MAXINE JARVIS and family. he died Cheboygan 12/25/1912 age 93. MICHAEL JARVIS, mikeja48446@yahoo.com

L BAKER SEP 2002
I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON ANNA ROBERTSON TALLMAN B.9-5-1889 D.8-1978 MARRIED DAULPH TALLMAN. ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. L Baker, LBAKER@beanstalk.net

Jan Borst SEP 2002
I am looking for information on Harvey Jacob FINEOUT, who is believed to have died 1860 in Cheboygan. He was born 1789 in New York I am looking to find his parents names. He is my 4th Great Grandfather. Jan M. (Fineout) Borst, jborst@chartermi.net

Hal Carter AUG 2002
I'm researching the Carters of Cheboygan County. I have a large index of names, but am looking for current children and relationships. Elliot Sawyer Carter and wife Cyrena Miller had the following children between 1832 and 1857: Priscilla, Olive Ann, Mahala, Elliott J., Alonzo L., Orin Heath, Lorenzo Richard, Mary, Martha, George B., Salena, and Phoebe. Some were born in VT, Ohio and in Cheboygan. Elliot and Cyrena settled in Cheboygan in 1850. I have a lot of information and am looking for someone to work with on Carter genealogy. Hal Carter, carterh@cox.net.

david gajewski AUG 2002
Violet Johnson married Percy Farero July 15, 1919 in Cheboygan County, I am looking for the parents of Violet Rose Johnson. She was my grandmother. david gajewski, gerg1967@yahoo.com

Barb June 2002
Looking for information on EVERETT REYNOLDS (father RALPH REYNOLDS and mother HATTIE RITTER). He was married to my grandmother who was CORDELIA DESROSIERS. They lived in Cheboygan for many years and are buried there. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Barb, BURNARTV@alfredstate.edu

John Hughes June 2002
Looking for descendents and information regarding a PHILLIP & MARGARET O'BRIEN and possibly a brother JAMES O'BRIEN. both men served in the Third Michigan Battery (Battery C) during the Civil War. Phillip lost an arm at Corinth, MS. and James died of disease. John Hughes, Hughes3rdBattery@aol.com

Katheleen Gross June 2002
I am researching the name ROSE and Lozell or Loisel or any name like it. They were in 1880 Census in Cheboygan County. Joseph ROSE age 41 Born: Michigan, Genevieve age 31 Born: Michigan, Ida age 9 Born: Michigan, Jane Age 2 Born: Michigan, 1 Orphan William age 13 born: New York. They went from here: Ida married my great Grandfather. Charles ROYER in Alpena, Michigan. On there marriage record it says she was born in Flint, Michigan. Cannot find anything on her. Any help would be appreciated. Kathy, nycole@centurytel.net

Jan Brazel June 2002
I am researching my husbands great great grandparents - Moses W. HORNE and Sarah T. Bunker HORNE. He was an early settler in Cheboygan. I am also looking for any information on George WILSON. I do have pictures of them that I would be willing to share. Thank you, Jan Brazel, RBrazel@aol.com

Patricia Hall June 2002
I am seeking information about a former mayor of Cheboygan, JAMES MCGREGOR, JR, who is my great-grandfather. He held the office sometime between 1900 and 1906. He and his family resided at 313 North Main Street in Cheboygan in 1910 and he was the owner of a boiler-making firm. Thank you for any help. Patricia Hall, Pgfhall2@aol.com

Kathleen Bazinau June 2002
I am researching the KOLATSKI and SCHENK/SCHANK families. Frank Frederick KOLATSKI immigrated from Poland and settled in Pennsylvania. Later he moved to the Cheboygan area. He had a son named Thomas. Rosa Juigre SHENK is also a name I am looking for. I have heard she was of Native American descent but I am unsure. She also ended up in upper Northern Michigan and married Osias VIEAU/VIAU. Kathleen Bazinau, bazinaus@nmo.net

Marilyn Michaelson June 2002
I am lookingfor information on the family of Jack Fred Martin. His parents may be Noreen and James. The Martin family lived on Osmon Rd maybe in Afton Mi mailing. Thank You Marilyn Michaelson, suniedazs@comcast.net

Ken and Judith Lehay June 2002
Does anyone know anything, or where I can write, for info on LAHAY (various spellings) who were Horse Traders. During the late 1800 to early 1900's the LAHAY family took horses from Kearney?, Ont to Cheboygan, Mich. Thanks for any help - I am in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Ken and Judith Lehay, elgae@prcn.org

Joanne Smith May 2002
I am trying to locate death records relating to my g grandfather Nelson H LaFave. On your newspaper collection of articles there is a LaFape, Melson H. listed in the Cheboygan Democrat dated Aug 24, 1922. My g grandfather died at approx this time period and with some of the errors in spelling of names this could well be his obit. Anyone who has access to copies of these old newspapers on microfilm and is willing to do a look-up for me would have my deepest appreciation. I live in British Columbia , Canada and am unable to access this info at this time. I am also trying to find the name of Nelson LaFave's 2nd wife, his first being Annette Barnum. Any info on this family would be welcome! .Joanne Smith, geosmith@telus.netl

Mark Leckie MAY 2002
I am looking for the true identity of Pau Puk Keewis or Hiawatha Indian actor of the outdoor Hiawatha Play in Wayagamug near Petosky MI i nthe early 1900's. I know that he was there in 1903 through 1906. In photographs he wears a star sash, headdress, and sometimes a crow loop necklace piece. Looks to be english or a half blood. I have him in a group photographic postcard on the Indian River, MI with other Indian actors. I suspect he may have been from the Odawa Band of Indians or that of Burt Lake over in Cheyboygen County. ANy information on his true identity and life history would be most greatly appreciated. Mark Leckie, mskwmagw@hotmail.com

Larry Fuller APR 2002
My family lived in Mackinaw City in the early part of the last century. I would like information on Herbert L. Fuller, 1879-1924; wife, Bessie Idella Fuller, 1879-1918; daug., Mary J. 1914-1977 or my Father, John D. Fuller, 1902-1987. Thank You. Larry Fuller, fuller.ljf@verizon.net

The Burnard's Apr 2002
I am looking for any information on JAMES FENLON born in l844 and died l899, and also his wife ELIZABETH REDMOND born l840 and died l928. I believe they had 5 sons and l daughter. One of the sons was my grandfather HENRY FENLON and his wife was ELIZABETH CHIMNER. The Burnard's, burnartv@alfredstate.edu

Laura Blaisdell Apr 2002
I am looking for the birth certificate of my Great Grandmother, Catherine Babanaw according to her death certificate, she was born in Arcadia MI. Thanks! Laura Blaisdell, LauraBlaisdell@adelphia.net

Marcia Ferguson Apr 2002
Searching for information re HUGH SMITH family. Hugh was b ca 1826 Ireland - immigrated to Simcoe County, Ontario, ca 1833, married ELIZABETH MCLEAN on 9 Jan 1850 in Simcoe Co. The family came to Cheboygan County, Michigan, in the 1870s. Children - all born Canada: Margaret b ca 1853, Ambrose/Emerson b ca 1855, Matilda b ca 1857, Jane Elizabeth b ca 1859, Frances b ca 1866, Josephine b ca 1867, Hugh b ca 1868, and Catherine b Sep 1870. I have found Ambrose, Jane, Josephine, Hugh, and Kate in the 1880 Benton Twp, Cheboygan County census. Any information re what happened to these people would be appreciated. I have more information re HUGH SMITH and his family. Willing to share. Marcia Ferguson - dmfrog@concentric.net

Mary Ann McMann Apr 2002
I am searching for information on my great grandfather William HOLMES he was married to Amina (Anna) BEVERLY in Cheboygan county in 1897. Their first son was born in 1899, name Harry HOLMES. My grandmother, Gladys HOLMES, was b. 1903. There was another daughter, Hester, not sure of her birth. Any information on this family would be appreciated. Mary Ann McMann, ramandmam@prodigy.net

Jenny Vermillion APR 2002
Searching for an obituary for John Edwin SPENCER. Born 16 Feb. 1881 in Norwalk, OH. Died 13 June 1958 in Traverse City, but lived in Cheboygan. He was married to Mary and served in the Spanish American war from 1899 to 1901. Looking for descendents that my know what happened to his mother, Alice WILLIAMS SPENCER and his father, Charles Churchill SPENCER. Jenny Vermillion, wps1999@cybrtown.com

LYNDA RETERSTORF APR 2002
I AM LOOKING FOR THE DIVORCE PAPERS OF MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS, WILLIAM JOSEPH DUTTON AND ROZETTA BAUGHAN DUTTON, I BELIEVE THEY WERE DIVORCED IN YOUR COUNTY SOMETIME BETWEEN 1907 AND 1909 I'M NOT SURE OF THE DATE OR MONTH. CAN YOU HELP IN THIS MATTER? THANK YOU. LYNDA RETERSTORF, VLRETER@AOL.COM

jackie church MAR 2002
I am looking for my great grandparents, LACHRIE or LACHLAN CURRIE married to MARGRET NEIL, SON ARTHUR C. CURRIE born 1886, also JOSEPH PELLENZ married to MARY ANDERSON, daughter ANNA PELLENZ born 1882 in Cheboygan, any siblings, to ARTHUR or ANNA? where did they come from, b &d dates those kind of answers if any. I'm new at this so thank you for any and all help. Jackie Church, church@speed2u.net

Shane Steffins MAR 2002
I am looking for any genealogical information on STEFFINS. Shane Steffins, ssteffins@yahoo.com

Arkkent@aol.com MAR 2002
Looking for the MAULTBY (may have been spelled differently) Family. They lived in the Mackinac, Cheboygan area. EDWARD T. MAULTBY, either with his family migrated to Oregon, or the parent of EDWARD migrated to Oregon. As late as 1955 one aunt was living near Cheboygan (she had a small home, in a row of homes directly across the road from the lake). It was probably north of the main town or city she lived in. Either her maiden or married name was JENNY MAULTBY, Arkkent@aol.com

Weldon B. Van Alstine MAR 2002
I am looking for info. on Charles C. Van Alstine. He was the 1st Asst. lighthouse keeper at Cheboygan Range Lights. His service was from 3/1/1906-9/30/1907. At that time he lived on Bois Blanc Island, was Married to a Harriet Metivier [not sure of spelling] born on Mackinac Island. His mothers name was ?LaPine?. Believe he died end of 1918 from stomach cancer. His widow applied for a marriage license on May 28 1919 to Arthur Miller [2991 287] this entry from same web page. They had a lot of kids around there. Some time ,also from same web page, they were spelled Vanalstine, some times Van Alstene. I believe the entree for [Death] of John M. Van Alstine just might be wrong, as this is the time Charles C. Van Alstine 39 was also supposed to have died. [52 108]. They were related to the Plaunts, that run the ferry. Weldon B. Van Alstine, vannbet@centurytel.net

Jim Hampton MAR 2002
I am looking for information about Thomas Henry CLARK who is listed intake 1910 census in Tower, MI. He was my great-grandfather. Family lore says he was a sheriff at one time in Cheboygan County. His wife (Lettie) and sons William, Leslie, Bert, and Oral, lived there also. Lettie Clark moved to Flint, MI about 1913 with Leslie Oral and Bert. I would like to thank you in advance for any information that you might have on this branch of my family. Jim Hampton, JimOHampton@aol.com

Danielle Marie Muschell Kemper Mar 2002
Louis J. Vincent: b.10-08-1875 m.12-27-1892 to Josephine Marie Mallette b.11-19-1875. Louis was a farmer and a lumberjack. He died 04-09-1957 in Cheboygan. He was born in Canada. His father was supposedly a Chief named Jacques (Zach, Issac, Jack,.....?) His mother was not listed on his death certificate. Only the fathers first name was listed. Josephine Marie Mallette Vincent died on 04-03-1967 in Cheboygan. Her father came from Canada, moved to New York, then to Cheboygan. Her family too was supposedly Iroquois or half. Her father's name was Joseph but her mother was not listed on her death certificate either! I hope you have some information to share as I am trying to get something together for my father. I really have been looking on and off for years! My parents live in Bellaire, Michigan and they tell me they have been looking in Cheboygan, but can only find grandparents graves... I hope you can help me. Thanks in advance! Danielle Marie Muschell Kemper, DMusckemp@aol.com

Virginia Leighty MAR 2002
Can someone tell me where the Cheboygan County Fair was held in early 1900's? I have a photo of Herbert Hoffman standing near a sign advertising this fair. Virginia Leighty, Nvleighty@aol.com

Robert Kinney MAR 2002
HEAPHEY, Michael born 1858 in Ontario, would have been in the area between 1878 and 1888. Robert Kinney rkandkk@pacbell.net