Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Posted Queries for

AMMERMAN, DEWOLF, HEFFRON, KIMBLE, SMALLEY, WHITFIELD Researcher: Carl Wolter Email: mordecai@worldnet.att.net Posted: 09/12/97: HEFFRON, William is said to be one of the first settlers in Brady Twsp,Kalamazoo Co., MI. He is listed in the 1837 census. He is also linked to Nottawa Twp & Mendon Twp, St. Joseph Co., MI. His children were John Clark, Myron (m.Betsey KIMBLE), Almeda (m. Ruben SMALLEY), William (m. Eliz. AMMERMAN), Norman (m. Anna WHITFIELD), & Mary (m. Francis DeWOLF). I am interested in hearing from anyone who is researching this family.

ASH, GREEN, HOEDEMAKER, WILSON Researcher: Patsy R. Smith Email: buren@swbell.net Posted: 09/15/97: Harriet Ash GREEN, b. 25 Sept 1821, Covington, NY, d. 25 Jan. 1896 Charlotte, MI, home of Mrs. D. C. HOEDEMAKER funeral at home of daughter Mrs. Thomas WILSON, Kalamazoo,MI; m. James GREEN. Came to Kala in 1835. Searching for ancestors, father ? ASH b. in N.Y., mother, Harriet ?, born in Conn. Would also like to know cemetery where buried in Kalamazoo

RAYMOND, WHEELER Researcher: Suzanne Mull Email: smmull@ix.netcom.com Posted: 09/19/97: WHEELER: Uriah Born 1820 in NY. Wife Almira RAYMOND born in New York. According to the MI 1880 Census was living in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, with 5 children; Minnie E. - born 1856; Raymond Lafayette - born 1861 Detroit, Wayne County, MI; Burton W. born 1865; Lillian E. - Born 1866 and Winnifred - born 1872. All five children were born in Michigan. His son Raymond Lafayette moved to MT, Alberta, and WA. I believe his son, Burton W. remained in Michigan. Burton had 4 children Gladys S.; Thurston - born 7/25/1898, died June 1868 in Gratiot County; Clifford born 10/4/1904, died 11/1978 in Warren, MI. and Vivian I born 1905.

COMMINS, CUMMIN, CUMMINGS, CUMMINS Researcher: Barry C.K. Moravek Email: Barrymor@aol.com Posted: 09/21/97: CUMMIN(G)S also COMMINS, etc. Working on the book the DESCENDANTS OF STEPHEN CUMMIN(GS)S (5) 1736 to about 1815. He was born 13 Dec 1736 in Attelboro, Mass and resided in Coventry, RI then Pownal, VT where he served in the American Revolution then removed to Pittsfield, New Lisbon, Otsego Co., New York where he probably died around 1815. He was the son of Abraham Jr. (4) Abraham (3) John (2) Isaac of Topsfield, Mass. 1630 (1) Many descendants removed to Erie and Stueben Co., NY then to Michigan. Have located his descendants in the following Michigan Counties; BERRIEN, CASS, ST. JOSEPH, BRANCH, HILLSDALE, LENAWEE, MONROE, VAN BURIEN, KALAMAZOO, CALHOUN, JACKSON, WASHTENAW, WAYNE, ALLEGAN, BARRY, EATON, INGHAM, OAKLAND, KENT, CLINTON, SHIAWASSEE, GENESEE, LAPEER, SANILAC,TUSCOLA, SAGINAW, GRATIOT, MONTCALM, NEWAYGO, MIDLAND, BAY, ARENAC, GLADWIN, CLARE, LAKE, ROSCOMMON, OGEMAW, IOSCO, GRAND TRAVERSE, LEELANAU, EMMET, CHEBOYGAN, EMMET, CHEBOYGAN, DELTA. Have more than 5,000 descendants of this Cummings family in a data-base and will be happy to share. Please write back regarding this large Michigan family surname if you think you might have a connection.

HOLLAND Researcher: Tonia Baird Email: Baird574@aol.com Posted: 09/22/97: HOLLAND, Charles b. about 1878 d. April? 1966 in Kalamazoo, Michigan Looking for obituary. Please e-mail me if you can find it. Thank you.

MENCK, OLLINEY Researcher: Carol Royal Email: SMR@DATAWISE.NET Posted: 09/23/97: I am seeking information Fredrick Carl MENCK II born March 10, 1896 died June 10, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan married Clare Lucile OLLINEY and they had 7 children: Dorothy,Frieda , Evelyn, Doris, Esther,Arlene and Fred.

COBB, DIETERMAN, HOEKSTRA, HOFF, LESTERHOUSE, RICHARDS, TROFF, WALBRIDGE Researcher: Carol Royal Email: SMR@DATAWISE.NET Posted: 09/24/97: Looking for information on William DIETERMAN m Martha H. TROFF lived on the North in of Kalamazoo .They had 6 children: Jesszien m Frank HOEKSTRA, Halbert m. Florence WALBRIDGE, Martha m Ray RICHARDS, Hederk m Anna COBB, Elizabeth m Lawrence HOFF and Helen m Fred LESTERHOUSE

BUTTON, GRABILL, POWELL Researcher: Patricia L Ratcliff Email: pratclif@zam0.attnet.or.jp Posted: 09/26/97: I would love to answer any queries. I found the obit in my grandmother's birthday book. OBITUARY - Aug 18, 1929 BUTTON, VETERAN PRINTER, EXPIRES Employed by Putt Company Here 28 years; Once with Newspaper Harry J. BUTTON, 64, a printer who has lived in Kalamazoo more than 50 years, died at his home 832 Elm Street, Sunday afternoon. He was born in New York City and came to Kalamazoo at the age of 21. He has been employed by the Putt Printing Company for 28 years was formerly with the Telegraph and the Kalamazoo Publishing Company. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are his widow, Kate; three daughters, Mrs. Roy K. GRABILL of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. W. E. POWELL of Downey, Calif., and Miss Katherine BUTTON of this city; and two grandchildren, Barbara GRABILL and Robert POWELL.

BUTTON, POWELL Researcher: Patricia L Ratcliff Email: pratclif@zam0.attnet.or.jp Posted: 09/26/97: I would love to answer any queries. I found the article in my grandmother's birthday book. BUTTON-POWELL Written in pencil 1921 Kalamazoo Newspaper "The marriage of Miss Florence BUTTON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. BUTTON to Mr. Walter Grant POWELL, took place Friday, June 24, at Downey, Cal. The bride wore the wedding dress of the bridegroom's mother, which was white satin, creamy with age, and trimmed in clusters of waxed orange blossoms. The slippers, veil and gloves all belonged to the original costume. The bride is a graduate of Central High school, class 1917, and Eastern State Normal school, class 1920. The groom is a graduate of Pennsylvania State college, class 1916, and is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega University. After the ceremony, the wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. A. C. Marker. The place cards were little "button-face" brides, the work of the bride. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Harry J. BUTTON of this city, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. POWELL of Ridgway, Pa. After a motoring trip to Yosemite Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Powell will be at home at Downey, Cal., at the new home which Mr. Powell has built for his bride.

KENT, RICHARDS Researcher: James Richards Email: stargazr@bbtel.com Posted: 10/07/97: Looking for descendents of John Colburn RICHARDS whose sons lived in Kalamazoo early 1900's. Two of his sons were William A. RICHARDS, Superintendent of the Poor for Kalamazoo County in the early 1900's, and James G. RICHARDS who had a daughter, Helen RICHARDS. Helen RICHARDS married Mr. KENT and both were residents of Kalamazoo.

JANNEY, JANNY, SEAMAN, TURNER Researcher: Terry Wilson Email: twilson11@rocketmail.com Posted: 10/08/97: SEAMAN, JANNY, JANNEY Looking for info on James G. SEAMAN JR h/o Harriett J. JANNY/JANNEY. James JR b abt 1827 Wayne Co NY d 27 Jul 1896 bur Barryville Cem, Barry Co, MI m1 Harriett J. JANNEY/JANNY b 16 Mar 1832 NY d 17 Mar 1866 bur w/husband. Children: William H b 15 Apr 1861 Wayne Co NY, Wesley b abt 6 Feb 1856 Wayne Co NY, Samuel Silas b 12 Apr 1859 Wayne Co NY, Lionel/Lony b 1864 Barry Co MI, and poss an unknown dau. James JR andfamily emigrated from Wayne Co NY to Barry Co MI in 1862. Settled next door to James G SR in Maple Grove Twp in 1870 census just outside Nashville. Families shifted in Barry, Eaton, and Kalamazoo Co. JR may have m2 ? TURNER. Any help will be appreciated and I have much descendant data. Terry Wilson 40 S. Gamble St Shelby, OH 44875

BURR, TROUT Researcher: Mona Trout Email: mona@cybrtown.com Posted: 10/12/97: I am looking for any information on Hannah Case TROUT who died in or near Vicksburg 9/30/1947. I hope this is Kalamozoo County. . I am trying to find who her parents were and would like an obit if this is possible. She was living with a daughter Mildred Trout BURR. I also need information on her family.

GRIFFIN, GUY, JANNEY, JANNY, SEAMAN Researcher: Terry Wilson Email: twilson11@rocketmail.com Posted: 10/14/97: Looking for William Harry SEAMAN h/o Sarah GRIFFIN and Mary Elizabeth GUY. William was s/o James G. SEAMAN Jr. anf Harriett J.JANNEY/JANNY. William b 15 Apr 1861 Wayne Co NY d 11 Jun 1923 Kalamo MI bur Nashville MI. He m1 Sarah GRIFFIN (d/o William and Harriet GRIFFIN) prob 1879 Barry/Eaton Co MI. Sarah b 8 Oct 1860 d 12 Jul 1883 Barry Co MI bur Barry Co MI. Children Etta and Harriet both b between 1880 and 20 Jul 1883 Barry Co MI - mother and daughters died within 12 days in a diptheria epidemic. William m2 Mary Elizabeth GUY (d/o Mathias and Lydia GUY) 12 Sep 1888 in Barry/Eaton Co MI. Mary b 20 Dec 1860 Putnam Co OH d 26 Apr 1928 Battle Creek MI bur Nashville MI w/h. Children: Mabel b 1890, Maud b 1893, Myrtle b 1895, Eva b 1896, William b 1898, and LeRoy b 1901. May have lived near Kalamazoo or Battle Creek also. Any assistance would be appreciated.

VRADENBURG Researcher: Lynn Vradenburg Wells Email: Denverbrad@aol.com Posted: 10/17/97: My great-grandfather and grandmother lived in Schoolcraft in 1880's. Their names where Charles and Melissa VRADENBURG. They are both buried in Schoolcraft Cemetery. Is anyone else looking for that name?

JANNEY, JANNY, KLUNK, KRUNK, SEAMAN, TURNER Researcher: Terry Wilson Email: twilson11@rocketmail.com Posted: 10/18/97: SEAMAN, JANNEY, JANNY, TURNER, KLUNK Need to fing James G. SEAMAN Jr h/o Harriett J. JANNEY/JANNY. James Jr b 18 Sep 1827 in now Wayne Co NY d 27 Jul 1896 bur Barryville Cem Barry Co MI. He m1 bef 1859 in NY Harriett J. JANNEY/JANNY b 15 Mar 1832 NY d 16 Mar 1866 Barry Co MI bur w/husband. Children: Wesley b 1856 Wayne Co MI, Samuel Silas b 1859 Wayne Co NY, Wiliam Harry b 1861 Wayne Co NY, Lionel/Lony b 1864 Barry Co MI, and poss an unk female. James Jr may have m2 Ann TURNER, a widow. James Jr is the son of James G. SEAMAN Sr b abt 1801 NY and Mary C. KRUNK b 1802 NY. James Sr and Mary emigrated from Wayne Co NY to Barry Co MI and bought land in 1849. James Jr and his family followed the same route in 1862. 1870 census shows James Jr living next door to James Sr. 1894 census shows James Sr living with son, William. Family moved around in Barry, Eaton, Kalamazoo, and Calhoun Co areas. Any help will be appreciated.

BLODGETT, BURDICK, BURT, COOK, HILTZ, McKAIN, McUMBER, MURPHY, MYERS, WILDER Researcher: Sandy Burdick Email: SandyA4746@aol.com Posted: 10/28/97: Researching family of Silas R. BURDICK and Laura H. COOK. Silas was born in 1807 in NY, Laura in 1808 in VT. Their children are: William Wells BURDICK (married to Harriet Janet McUMBER), Harriet L. BURDICK (married to McKAIN and then MYERS), Cornelia (married to Paul HILTZ), Annis Jane (married to Benjamin Franklin WILDER), George Washington (married to Defadama BLODGETT), Clinton S. and Mertie A. They lived in Brady Township in Kalamazoo County from 1854 - about 1870. William Wells children who stayed in the area are: Sarah Eliza married to James MURPHY, Alfred (married to Josephine BURT) and George M. married to Alma? Please email me if interested in sharing information. Sandy Burdick

COTTON, LAKE, SLOAN Researcher: Karen J. Murphy Email: murphyk@mail.dec.com Posted: 11/11/97: SLOAN, Zenia. I have documentation to prove that Zenia SLOAN lived in Kalamazoo in 1944. She is the half sister of: Roy F. LAKE b: 8-22-1878 Hastings, MI, d: 8-16-1944 Portland, IN and Cora (LAKE) COTTON, b: 10-26-1880 Hastings, MI d: 2-4-1976 Hastings, MI. Zenia was also the Aunt of LaVancha COTTON b: 7-12-1900 & d: 9-27-1993 Hastings, MI. Zenia is the daughter of Maude LAKE of Hastings, MI. I have no further information on Zenia, except that she had two sons. I am seeking information on Zenia's Mother Maude LAKE (who supposedly died in Kalamazoo in 1909) and her father who is unknown as of this writing. If anyone has any knowledge or information via family or relatives about Zenia, please advise. I will be happy to share the family information that I have collected to date.

MILLER, WHEELER Researcher: Suzanne Mull Email: smmull@ix.netcom.com Posted: 11/17/97: Looking for information on Lillian E. WHEELER b. 1865, Monroe, Monroe County, MI, November 1865. Married Arthur MILLER b. 1864, Ischau, Cattaragus County, NY, 1864. They married February 6, 1884, Kalamazoo, MI. Children of the marriage are Earle - b. December 1884, MI; Cecil - b. November 1886, MI; Leone b. August 1888, Trevor - b. March 1891, MI; Irene - b. December 1996 MI, Lillian b. January 1900. According to the 1900 MI Census, they were living at 386 Belvidre Avenue, Detroit, MI.

ARMITAGE, BRODERICK Researcher: Tom Sisolak Email: tsisolak@swbell.net Posted: 11/23/97: Searching for information on Marcus BRODERICK, b. 1835, Clare County, Ireland, d. abt 1890 in MI and Amelia ARMITAGE, b. 1845, Grass Lake, Jackson County, MI, d. 1926 in Kenosha, WI. They were married March 24, 1867 in Kalamazoo. The 1880 census shows them living in Lyons, Ionia County with children : Marcus, b. 1869; Mary b. 1873; Phoebe, b. 1875; and Susan, b. 1878. Would like to contact descendants to share information.

BREWER, GREGORY, LARZELERE Researcher: Jeanne Larzalere Bloom Email: jebloom@mcs.net Posted: 11/29/97: Seeking information about Frank A. LARZELERE, and his wife, Ella L. GREGORY, and their descendants. Frank A. LARZELERE, b: 1847 in Jackson County, Michigan, d: July 16, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, married September 25, 1883 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Ella L. GREGORY, b: 1857 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, d: September 20, 1904 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Frank A. Larzelere's father was Daniel LARZELERE; his mother was Cordelia BREWER. Children of Frank A. and Ella L. Gregory LARZELERE: Nellie M. Larzelere, 1887-1949 Eliza Sheldon LARZELERE, before 1890-1890

LATHROP, MCGOVERN, SAWYER Researcher: Kathy & Bud Lathrop Email: Posted: 11/30/97: The following ancestors are generally traced to Kalamazoo MI with little aditional information presently available. 1. Edgar LATHROP (b) Kalamazoo MI 1832 (m) Mary Ellen SAWYER ;2. Charles Porter LATHROP (b)Kalamazoo MI 1 Jan 1861 (m) Margaret MCGOVERN who may also been from the Kalamazoo area.

CROFOOT, OGDEN Researcher: Mark McKinnon Email: mark.mckinnon@haworthinc.com Posted: 12/02/97: Looking for Records for Jonathan OGDEN from Alamo Township. Died about 1860, wife's name was Hannah. One son was named Chancy who married Roda CROFOOT also looking for marriage record for them married abt 1856 - 1858.

DEMING Researcher: Tom Bombaci, Jr. Email: roadrunr@7cities.net Posted: 12/08/97: DEMING, Elbridge Gerry; Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, MI; mid-1800s; I am trying to determine if this is the same Elbridge Gerry DEMING who was supposedly born 1800 in Sharon, VT. Officials there say there have never been any DEMINGs from Sharon. My wife is descended from that individual, however. Seems like too much of a coincidence for two individuals to have had the same very unusual name. This Elbridge Gerry DEMING supposedly was born in 1829 in Vermont, then lived in the Rochester, NY area for a time, finally settling in Vicksburg. Can anyone help? Tom Bombaci, Jr. roadrunr@7cities.net

CHAPMAN Researcher: Kay Masterson Email: genehunter@shasta.com Posted: 12/10/97: Looking for parents of Laura (CHAPMAN) married to Edmund CHAPMAN. She was b. in MA about 1790 and d. in Brady Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI in 1842. Children listed in her probate were John, George, Edman, and Charles. She and Edmund were possibly married in NY prior to 1810 or so. Her husband Edmund was b. in CT and oldest son, John was b. in NY. They may have been ship owners at some time. Any help appreciated.

GIBBS, KINNE Researcher: John R. Draper Email: johndraper@webtv.net Posted: 12/13/97: My G-G-Grandparents John GIBBS (1796-1881) and Miranda KINNE GIBBS (1805- 1871) were married 1824 in western NY state. They came to MI ca. 1832 and settled in Kalamazoo Township. They are buried in Genesee Prairie Cemetery. I am interested in help with Miranda KINNE'S ancestors. Her Father may have been Lyman KINNE (NY,PA). She probably had a brother who came to Michigan also and lived near John and Miranda. I am also interested in sharing information on the GIBBS Family, ancestors and descendants of John.

HARTT, WHITCOMB Researcher: Geoff Hartt Email: Ghartt95@integrityonline.com Posted: 12/15/97: I am looking for any information on a possible relative, Ichabod HARTT. He appears to have owned considerable land in the Kalamazoo area in the early to mid 1800's. He was married to Harriet Eliza WHITCOMB.

KRUNK, SEAMAN Researcher: Terry Wilson Email: twilson11@rocketmail.com Posted: 12/20/97: Looking for James G. SEAMAN Sr h/o Mary C. KRUNK. James b abt 1801 NY d MI m bef 1827 NY to Mary C. KRUNK (d/o Corneil and Fanny KRUNK). Mary b 27 Jun 1902 NY d 7 Nov 1876 Barry Co MI bur Barry Co MI. James Sr was a minister in MI. Children: James Jr b abt 1827, Albert Redfield b 1841, and poss others. James Sr shows in 1840 NY census in Wayne Co, town of Savannah but bought land in Barry Co MI in 1849 and is in 1870 Barry Co census. Son, James Jr. is in 1850 & 1860 NY cansus in Savannah, moved to Barry Co MI in 1862, and is in 1870 Barry Co census. Children & g-children lived in Barry, Eaton, Kalamzoo, and Calhoun counties. Any assistance would be appreciated. Copies of census entries other than 1870 Barry Co would help a lot. Thanks.

SEAMAN, SMITH Researcher: Terry Wilson Email: twilson11@rocketmail.com Posted: 12/20/97: Looking for Wesley E. SEAMAN h/o Elizabeth SMITH. Wesley b abt 6 Feb 1856 Wayne Co NY d 15 May 1924 Battle Creek MI m bef 1879 Elizabeth SMITH b abt 1861 d aft Jul 1880 Battle Creek MI. Children: Rosalie b abt 1879, George James b 22 Jun 1886 d 31 Aug 1904 Assyria MI. Wesley came to Barry Co MI from Wayne Co NY in 1863 w/parents James G. and Harriett SEAMAN Jr. Lived w/parents in Barry Co in 1870 census and w/w and children in 1894 census. Poss lived in Kalamazoo Co too. Any assistance is appreciated.

WALKER, WILSON Researcher: Jerry Dailey Email: jdailey@silverlink.net Posted: 12/24/97: WILSON,Richard--my g.grandfather. b: England c: 1817� m: Alice Taylor in England.� Came to the US c: 1850. Listed on 1860 Census for Kalamazoo: Richard WILSON� age 43, Alice� age 38, Margaret age 14, Harriet age 10, Hanna age 5. Richard WILSON, Alice, Margaret born England, Harriet born NY, Hannah born Kalamazoo 6 Oct 1855 MI.� Richard WILSON & Alice d: Manistee, MI.� Mary Hanna WILSON m: Amasa Leander WALKER� in Manistee on 4 Apr 1877. Mary Hannah & Amasa WALKER were my grandparents.� Hoping to find out information on Richard WILSON.

ALEXANDER, CHAMBERS Researcher: Pat Crawford Email: pcrawford@mursuky.campus.mci.net Posted: 12/27/97: CHAMBERS, Dr. Edwin� M.(b. Feb. 18, 1866 , Sturgis, MI; d�� ?� ) Md. in Oshtemo, Kal. Co. Dec. 11, 1871 to Laura ALEXANDER (b. ca 1849, Richland ?, Kal. Co.; d. ?�� )� Wife's� parents, Rev. Freeman ALEXANDER and Caroline. Children: 1. Frederick, b. Jan.1895 -� d. Kalamazoo, MI Feb. 21, 1895 of Bright's Disease. 2. Maude Della (b. Sept. 23, 1875 - d/ Aug/ 10, 1961; 3. Walter (Oct. 19, 1875 -� d.� ? )� 4. Wilber (b. Oct. 19, 1875 - d.� ? )

ALEXANDER, CHAMBERS Researcher: Pat Crawford Email: pcrawford@mursuky.campus.mci.net Posted: 12/27/97: CHAMBERS, Rev. Edward, b ca 1813, NY - d.� ?� , Kalamazoo Co. ?; Md to Lucinda ( ? ) ca 1836.� Lucinda b. ca 1812, NY, d.� ? ; Kalamazoo Co. ? Living in Oshtemo, Kal. Co. when son Edwin Md. Laura ALEXANDER Feb 18, 1866.� Thank you.��

ALEXANDER, CHAMBERS Researcher: Pat Crawford Email: pcrawford@mursuky.campus.mci.net Posted: 12/27/97: ALEXANDER,Freeman, b. Ohio ca 1820 - d� ? ; he and wife Caroline were residing in Richland, St. Joseph Co., MI when daughter Laura (b. ca 1849 - d. ? ) was married in Kalamazoo, Kal. Co. MI Feb. 18, 1866.� Laura and husband, Edwin CHAMBERS lived in or near Oshtemo, Kal. Co. MI.� Thank you.

WALKER, YALE Researcher: Jerry Dailey Email: jdailey@silverlink.net Posted: 12/27/97: WALKER, Timothy� b: 1793 ?� m: Rosetta YALE 1820, d: 23 Nov 1863� buried: Jenkinson Cemetery, Brady Twp., Vicksburg, Kalamazoo Co.� Eleven Children, first four b: NY, last seven b: Ontario, Canada. Timothy WALKER was a witness to the marriage of John WALKER & Lucy YALE (my g.grandparents) 1831 in Norfolk Co., Canada.� Rosetta YALE & Lucy YALE were sisters. Who were Timothy's parents, where was he born? Any information about this family would be appreciated.� Would exchange data.

CLARK, MASON Researcher: Phil Anderson Email: andersonph@cbpu.com Posted: 12/31/97: CLARK, Alfred M., child of Silas and Lucy Lee (MASON) CLARK, known to have been living in Kalamazoo in 1895. Am trying to trace whatever became of Alfred.

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