Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Posted Queries for

CADY, JACKSON, SIPLE Researcher: Susan Hudspeth Email: SHudspeth@prodigy.net Posted: 01/03/98: Sarah SIPLE, b. 1819 in VT, m. Thaddeus S. CADY 1839 in VT, and they moved to Kalamazoo Co. bet. 1850-1854.� Henry H. SIPLE and w. Hannah JACKSON lived in Richland Twp, Kal. Co.� Henry and Hannah are buried in Prairie Home Cem., Richland Twp. (both d. 1908)� I believe Henry and Sarah were siblings.� Need any info on these two families.

LUTZ, WICKS Researcher: Betty Thomas Email: agthomas@ultranet.com Posted: 01/03/98: Searching for any information on the family of Edward S. WICKS, b. 21 Sept 1875 in Kalamazoo, MI. Married to Grace B. LUTZ on 28 Sept 1859. Grace was born on 26 Sept 1875.

WALLACE, WICKS Researcher: Betty Thomas Email: agthomas@ultranet.com Posted: 01/03/98: Searching for any information on the family of John L. WALLACE, b. 15 July 1890 in Kalamazoo and Eulaia M. WICKS, b.15 Mar 1865 in Cooper MI. Their children: Ralph W., Donald E., and Fred all born in Kalmazoo.

KNOX, WEEKS, WICKS Researcher: Betty Thomas Email: agthomas@ultranet.com Posted: 01/03/98: Searching for any information on the family of Knox WICKS, born 9 Jan. 1906. He lived in Kalamazoo. His parnets were Howard WICKS/WEEKS and Unknown KNOX.

BROWNELL, CARR, GARRISON, HAZARD, SHATTUCK, WOODRUFF Researcher: Sue De Haan Email: cheshire@btc-bci.com Posted: 01/05/98: James CARR moved to Kalamazoo Co. in 1878 with his wife Almira HAZARD and sons; Thurlow Weed CARR, Albert W. CARR & James Sargeant CARR. Thurlow (known as Richard or Uncle Dick) married Frances S. WOODRUFF. Albert married Ruth SHATTUCK & Effie L. GARRISON. James S. married Emma C. BROWNELL. I would like to hear from anyone else researching these families. Thanks-

BURNETT, DAVIS, GERMAN, POST, SCHOOLCRAFT, WILDSMITH Researcher: Sue De Haan Email: cheshire@btc-bci.com Posted: 01/05/98: John DAVIS brought his family to Kalamazoo Co. around 1865. His wife was Elizabeth BURNETT. His son, George B. DAVIS (b. in England abt. 1845) married Susan WILDSMITH( (b. abt. 1847 in England) in 1866 and had these children; Rose Ellen DAVIS, Lillie E. DAVIS, Myrtle DAVIS, and John W. DAVIS. Susan and baby John both died within a few months of his birth, and George was married three more times. By 1880 most of the family was living in South Haven, Van Buren County. Rose married George H. SCHOOLCRAFT, Lillie married Davis (J. W.) POST, and Myrtle married Fred GERMAN. I would be happy to exchange information with anyone else researching these families. Thanks-

BOSMA, CLAPP, De BOER, De HAAN, DeHAAN, KROON, LUPPENS, TEN CATE, WEGMAN Researcher: Sue De Haan Email: cheshire@btc-bci.com Posted: 01/05/98: John G. DEHAAN was born in New Pekela, Groningen, Netherlands in 1837. He married Aaltje TEN CATE in 1865 and they emigrated to Kalamazoo County in the 1880's. Their children were; Gerhard (married Dena DE BOER), Egbert (m. Joanna KROON), Geert (married Geertje LUPPENS), Louka (m. Peter H. CLAPP), Anno (m. Henriette BOSMA), Steven (m. Ida ? & Line WEGMAN), and Andries who died in the Netherlands. I would be happy to exchange information with anyone else researching these families. I'm especially curious about what happened to Peter and Louka CLAPP. Thanks-

HOLLAND Researcher: Tonia Baird Email: Baird574@aol.com Posted: 01/05/98: HOLLAND, Charles and Florence Looking for marriage license. They would have been married around 1915. Known to have lived in Kalamazoo from abt 1916-1966. Charles was born in Illinois. His parents were Charles(Joseph) and Ida.

GILLET, GILLETT, HARTMAN, KNOX Researcher: Tom Gillett Email: tgillett@servtech.com Posted: 01/06/98: I'm seeking information on my grandfather Stephen Delano GILLETT/GILLET, b. 1867 in Swan, Noble Co. IN. He was in Kalamazoo in the early 1900s. Also information on my great great grandfather Charles HARTMAN who died in Schoolcraft in about 1850. He had several sons including George HARTMAN who married Melissa KNOX dau. of Jacob KNOX who was in the Kalamazoo area in the early 1800s through 1830 or 1840. Any information would be appreciated.

DERKSENS, JENKINS, MENCK Researcher: Carol Royal Email: SMR@DATAWISE.NET Posted: 01/06/98: I'm looking for information on Elizabeth JENKINS , She would have lived in Kalamazoo around� 1896 and that married Fredrick Carl MENCK the first. And they had Charle Henry MENCK born 6-11-1886 Died 11-4-1956 in Kalamazoo, Fredrick Carl MENCK II� born 3-10-1896 died 6-10-1952 , Emma Menck,Carrie MENCK born 5-18-1892 married DERKSENS died 9-2-1952 Plainwell,Michigan, Caroline MENCK born 5-18-1892 , and Elma MENCK

FIKE, MEADS Researcher: Jeff Meads Email: jmeads@telis.org Posted: 01/07/98: I'm searching for information on John MEADS or Anna FIKE, who were married in Vicksburg in 1876. "Annie" was born in Kalamazoo in 1859, and had three brothers (Jake, Dan, and Will). Some time after 1894, they moved north to Otsego County.

HICKOK, OVERLEY Researcher: Sharon Hickok Email: sxhickok@aol.com Posted: 01/10/98: Looking for info re Fannie (Frances) OVERLEY who married Franklin B. HICKOK in Kalamazoo MI on 5/8/1869. Thank you.

McGEE Researcher: Carroll Kimball Email: kimblec@nbnet.nb.ca Posted: 01/11/98: George McGEE - Born in New Brunswick, Canada. Went to Kalamazoo, MI . Enlisted in Michigan Infantry in Civil war. killed in VA in 1865.�

DAVIS, LOCKWOOD, MILLER, WYMAN Researcher: Tom Miller Email: tmiller@benchmark-computers.com Posted: 01/15/98: I am looking for information on my ggfather, John MILLER, b. abt 1829 in Ireland, and his wife, Julia DAVIS, b. abt. 1829 in Ireland. In 1860 census they were living in Oshtemo Twp. with my gggparents Charles MILLER, b. abt. 1810 in Ireland, d. 3/12/1879 in Kalamazoo, and Elizabeth G. ?, b. abt. 1810 in Ireland, d. 4/19/1861 in Kalamazoo. Also listed in the census was my gfather, Charles S. MILLER, b. 12/7/1857 in New York, d. 11/10/1930 in Kalamazoo, and Margaret MILLER, b. abt. 1849 in New York. Because of the way she was listed in the census, I believe Margaret to be the daughter of Charles & Elizabeth, and a sister to John. By the 1870 census, Charles was living in Kalamazoo, Charles S. was living in Oshtemo Twp. with the George LOCKWOOD family, and a sister to Charles S., Lillie Belle MILLER, b. 8/19/1860, d. 1905, was living with a WYMAN family. John, Julia, and Margaret had disapeared.

COLEMAN, HOCH, WEINBERG Researcher: Robert J. Coleman Email: colemanr@naples.infi.net Posted: 01/16/98: Frank COLEMAN, WWI veteran from Vicksburg, his father's name was Oliver COLEMAN who also lived in Vicksburg. Most family records are with another family member in MA, but I am starting the search from FL. Other ancestors include Rueben WEINBERG, Daniel, Elizabeth and Hilda HOCH. When I get more family history I will post it here.

BEYERS, BYERS, HERRING, LYNN, PENDLETON, SUVER Researcher: Gary Kline Email: GDKskills@aol.com Posted: 01/19/98: I'm seeking information about my wife's gg-grandmother, Sallie Allice BYERS, and her parents.� She was born on 25 Jul 1864 near Kalamazoo MI to Joseph Coffman BYERS and Mary Catherine LYNN.� Joseph was the son of John BEYERS and Priscella PENDLETON.� Mary was the daughter of Morgan LYNN and Hannah SUVER (born and raised in OH).� Sallie Alice married William Francis Marion HERRING (born in Sacramento CA).� A son, Melvin Marion HERRING was born 8 Sept 1887 near the town of Yolo, Yolo County, CA..� She was living in Springfield MO on 10 June 1936.� Her g-grandfather, (unknown) PENDLETON, Priscella's father, is said to have served under George Washington in the Revolutionary War.� (These dates are from a notarized statement made by Sallie Alice.)�

JEWETT, MILLER Researcher: Talbert Brown Email: brownt@brightok.net Posted: 01/19/98: I am searching for information on Henry Clay JEWETT.� He would have been in Kalamazoo in 1870-1880.� He was married to Mary Arthusa MILLER, born in Michigan June 23, 1846.� I have a picture of the family with the only inscription "Taken in Kalamazoo Michigan."� My grandmother, Catherine Arthrusa JEWETT was born in Kalamazoo in 1879 and she is a baby in the picture.� Any information would be appreciated.

ACKLEY, ESKLERS, RUTHERFORD, WELEVER, WOOLEVER Researcher: Ellen Craven Email: elcrave@aol.com Posted: 01/20/98: I am looking for Charles RUTHERFORD.� I believe that he lived at Travis MI, not in existence any more, a few miles from Kalamazoo.� His daughter Mary Elizabeth was born April 10, 1864 in Travis City.� Her mothers name was Laura ESKLERS? I can't read the writing on her death certificate.� Mary died in Skagit Co. WA.� She married Edwin Frank WELEVER (WOOLEVER) in MI.� This was her second marriage.� Her first marriage was to a man named ACKLEY.� Any information about Charles RUTHERFORD, and Mary's siblings would be appreciated.

van der WEELE, VANDER WEELE Researcher: Marleen van der Weele Email: l.m.a.vd.weele@freeler.nl Posted: 01/21/98: I am Marleen van der WEELE from Oud-Beijerland in the Netherlands. I am writing a book about the history of the family van der WEELE since 1600. I know that a part this family went to America in 1884 and later on. They were going to live in Kalamazoo en Great Rapids. I want to have information of the members of the family van der WEELE , about grandparents, their jobs, their history and so on, also about Kalamazoo. You can send information by email to; AAHoeboer@pi.net

CAMPBELL, CHANDLER Researcher: Sara (Campbell) Tamburrino Email: badmedic@rollanet.org Posted: 01/24/98: Robert CAMPBELL (b. 20 Feb 1834 [or 24] in MI; d. 39 June 1895) m. Henrietta CHANDLER (b. 2 Jan 1840; d. 6 Jun 1884) 7 Feb 1858.Their children were:� William Dorr "W.D." CAMPBELL (b. 19 Dec 1869; d. Oct 1950); Catherine CAMPBELL; George CAMPBELL; Sarah CAMPBELL; Theoda CAMPBELL; Elizabeth CAMPBELL; Clyde CAMPBELL; Robert CAMPBELL; Garfield CAMPBELL. I know nothing of the children except William Dorr "W.D." which is my great grandfather.

COLE, HOARD, JUPP, WALLACE Researcher: Steven E. Wallace Email: wallac16@pilot.msu.edu Posted: 01/25/98: Looking for ancestors and descendants of Charles Howard WALLACE b. Dec. 1849 d.Feb. 1934 in Vicksburg and Alice Delila JUPP b.Sept 1851 m. July 1871 in Branch Co. d.Nov. 1939 also in Vicksburg.� They had 13 children of the 13, I know of the following: Ida Mae WALLACE-COLE b.1872, James Wilbert WALLACE b. 1873, Charles F. WALLACE b.1880, Floyd WALLACE, William Ernest WALLACE b. 1883, Ada V. WALLACE-HOARD b. 1886, Dayton A. WALLACE b. 1887, Oland J. WALLACE b. 1889, and Clyde D.WALLACE b. 1893.� Most of the children remained in southwest MI area.� Any information would be helpful.

BUYS, CONNELY, RICHARDSON Researcher: Lyla Buys Email: lyla@wiresurfer.net Posted: 01/26/98: I am looking for information on Samuel C. BUYS.� He bought some property in Kalamazoo, MI in 1839.� I have a copy of the certificate # 21,978.� He purchased forty acres of property. I can find no other information about him or his family.� I am also looking for Samuel BUYS b. 1828 and wife Hulda located in Berrien Co., MI in 1860 census.� They had two children at that time.� Warren A. BUYS b. 1854 and Susan BUYS. b. 1853?.�� Warren A. was my husbands grandfather.� He married Miltilda RICHARDSON CONNELY on Dec. 25, 1890 in Benton Harbor, MI . Berrien Co.

MARKS Researcher: Sue Marks Email: imasue2@ameritech.net Posted: 01/26/98: My gggrandparents, John N. and Caroline Taylor MARKS, moved to Climax along with their son, Lyman A, sometime between 1847 and May 15, 1850, when their second son William was born. Another son, John S., was born Sept. 13, 1855. The next record I show is for Feb. 8, 1858, when they were in Leighton, Allegan Co., MI. John and Caroline moved from Newark, Tioga County, NY to Climax. John served in the Civil War, but I don't what regiment or company. Don't know if you can find any information on any of these people, but would appreciate anything you can dig up.

CRAWFORD Researcher: Jeff Crawford Email: knight@kalamazoo.net Posted: 01/27/98: Any information (ie. parents, marriage) for Milo N. CRAWFORD, born Sept. 17, 1894 and died Sept. 1973. Last known residence was in Kalamazoo, MI.

McELDOWNEY Researcher: Fred McEldowney Email: dormar@jps.net Posted: 01/28/98: I would like to submit the following names for genealogical research:� circa: 1842 to1914:�� McELDOWNEY, L. Augustus, McELDOWNEY, Melissa ( Cooper), McELDOWNEY: Nora, Vina, and Allen. Also LaVina McELDOWNEY c. 1742��

ANABLE, ANNABEL, FRENCH, GRAY Researcher: Shirley Klipper Email: SKlipper@aol.com Posted: 01/29/98: Looking for any info on Benjamin ANABLE m. Matilda FRENCH Kal. Alonzo ANNABLE m. Delilah GRAY Kal.

BROCKWAY, MASON Researcher: Pam Decker Email: mookey@frontiernet.net Posted: 01/31/98: I am seeking any connections to a Horatio K. MASON, b. Jun 12, 1854 in Alamo, Kalamazoo, MI.� Parents were listed as Amos Thomas MASON and Mary Ann BROCKWAY.�� I found this individual on the IGI at the FHC in my area.� This individual has many similarities to one in my records and is likely my g-g-grandfather.�� Please e-mail or contact: Pam Decker, 303 Dale Drive, Farmington, NY� 14425��

BODINE, DEAN, MOSSEL Researcher: Nina Miller-Mossell Email: nmiller10@aol.com Posted: 01/31/98: Looking for Ellen DEAN BODINE MOSSEL and husband Berend Koenes MOSSEL & children. Berend MOSSEL buried Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo MI July 1937 Interested in confirming immigration date in this document of Berend from Netherlands to USA.� Please send any information� or where to obtain.� also last name of Ellen DEAN BODINE MOSSEL's children before marriage to Berend MOSSEL. Nina Miller-Mossel 2382 East 1200 North Layton, Utah, USA� 84040 801-544-7454

DE ROCHEVILLE, ROCHEVILLE, ROCKVILLE, ROCKWELL Researcher: Robert Duane Rockwell Email: celticbear@earthlink.net Posted: 02/02/98: I am looking for information on my family orgins. My Father was born in Kalamazoo Mich. His name is Donald Dale ROCKWELL. I also know that Rockwell is of Norman orgin and was originally spelled ROCHEVILLE or ROCKVILLE. The first of that name that went to England was Sir Ralph DEROCHEVILLE, one of the knights who accompanied the Empress Maude to England. Sir Ralph joined the party of Henry II and by him was granted three Knights fees of land in the county of York. Sir James ROCKWELL of Rockwell Hall, Borough-Bridge, York County, Being the representative of the family in 1896. Deacon William ROCKWELL was born in Dorchester, England in 1594. He came to America on the ship Mary and John in 1630, settled in Dorchester, Massachusetts and later moved to Windsor, Connecticut. So what I am looking for is contacts / information prior to Sir Ralph DE ROCHEVILLE and after Deacon William Rockwell up to my Father Donald Dale Rockwell. I also want to find a picture of my Coat of Arms. The outline of the Coat of Arms of the family is shield shaped under a boars head. On the top line within the shield are three more boars heads of smaller size and engraved underneath, "Font Pour Mon Dieu Et Mon Roi" under all in print is ROCKWELL. Can you please Help? Thanks! Robert D. Rockwell

PARADINE, WARNER Researcher: Ira B. Warner Email: iwarner1@waycom.com Posted: 02/03/98: I am looking for ancestors and decendents of Ira Johnson WARNER he was born in New Madison Ohio dob August 20,1907 he died in Kalamazoo January 19 1989 there were four children Robert L, JoAnn, Myra &Jack D. They all lived in the Kalamazoo area . Ira's father was Harry Elson WARNER. Ira's wifes name is Julia Marie PARADINE (aka) Lois.

ARNOLD Researcher: Verne Arnold Email: VCARNO@worldnet.att.net Posted: 02/05/98: My research involves:�� ARNOLD,� Byron & Ella�� -�� Goblesville -1880s:��Kalamazoo 1880s .� I have a marriage certificate witnessed at the Old North Church in �� Kalamazoo.� Does this church go by another current name?� Did this church burn down? ��

BODINE, DEAN, MOSSEL Researcher: Nina Miller-Mossell Email: nmiller10@aol.com Posted: 02/07/98: Berend K. MOSSEL (Went by Benjamin In 1900 Us Census) Ellen DEAN BODINE MOSSEL 1900 U.S. Census� Kalamazoo City, Kalamazoo Michigan Enumeration District No.� #113�� Sheet #4: States Ben & Ellen MOSSEL have been married 12 years.� Ellen is the mother of 9 children 8 of which are still living.� Shows B.K. MOSSEL, Daughter Katie 16, Daughter Grace 15, Son John 14, all immigrated in 1888.� Shows they have been in USA for 12 years. Census taken 2 June 1900. Lists children as follows with Age on last birthday as: Katie, Nov 1883, 16; Grace, Mar 1885, 15; John, Sep 1886, 14; Winnie, Aug 1888, 11; Winnie, May 1883, 16 Minnie, May 1885, 15; Wilfred, July 1887, 12; Herbert Feb 1889 ,11; 17 Feb 1937� Application For Naturalization� U.S. Depatrment of Labor Immigration and Naturalizion Service Petition # 241 Court: Circuit, Charlotte, MI Petition for Citizenship� #241 Circuit Court of Eaton County at Charlotte, MI Ellen DEAN MOSSEL hereby filed: 1.� Residence is: Route #3, Charlotte, Mich, Occupation: Housewife Born Cheshire, Michigan on 7 Aug 1866. My race is German I am married to Berend MOSSEL, we were married 28 Dec 1897 at Kalamazoo MI He was born at Netherlands on 23 Feb 1861 entered the United States of America at New York, NY 1 May 1886.� He risides with me for permanent residence.� I have 4 children and the name, date, and place of birth and place of residence of the children are as follows:� Winfired, Nov. 11, 1883; Minnie, May 23, 1885; Wilford, July 11, 1887; and Herbert, Feb 23, 1889.� All were born and live in Michigan. 1900 & 1910 US Census.� I have the following questions:�� 1)� Who was Winnie'S mother?? (born Aug 1888 in Michigan) Under the block that says Father's Birthplace it says Holland, under block that says Mother's Birthplace it is scratched over. Looks like they wrote Holland and Michigan on same line.� All blacked out.� Need to locate birth certificate of Winnie MOSSEL. 2)When were Berend K. MOSSEL and Ellen D. BODINE married??? 1900 US census say 12 years, which would be 1888.� I find that impossible because of her children's birth 1883, 1885, 1887, 1889.� Berend K. MOSSEL obituary said he had 3 daughters, Kathryn, Grace, Winnie and one son John. 1937 Request for naturalization states 28 Dec 1897 in Kalamazoo, MI 3)� What was Ellen DEAN BODINE's children's last name before she married Berend K. MOSSEL?? On 1900 US Census they were all listed as MOSSEL.

GIPSON Researcher: Donna Gipson Email: dgipson@arkansasbbs.com Posted: 02/10/98: I am searching for descendents of William H. and Laura GIPSON who were living in Augusta, MI in 1945. He was born in Arkansas about 1875 in Van Buren County or near there. His parent's were William and Mary(maiden name unkwn) GIPSON. There was a brother Thomas J. "TJ"; sister Tomy B. and bro. Robert E. GIPSON. If any of Will and Laura GIPSON's children or descendents can tell me about his parents or any of his siblings, it would be very helpful to my research on this family. I am searching the Robert E. GIPSON line in particular, with very little to go on. Any help is greatly appreciated.

BODAN, MOREY, MOSSEL Researcher: Nina Miller-Mossell Email: nmiller10@aol.com Posted: 02/10/98: Looking for any information on any of these individuals or family. Ellen D. MOREY BODAN, daughter of� Wilford MOREY married Berend K. MOSSEL, 30 Dec 1897 in Kalamazoo, MI.

OMAN Researcher: Roxa Tuttle Kreimeyer Email: vicroxak@televar.com Posted: 02/11/98: My ggggrandfather was Peter (Petrus) OMAN. b. 15 Jan 1774 in Columbia Co., PA and d. 4 Mar 1864 in Kalamazoo, MI.(Perhaps town of Schoolcraft?) Anyone with information on him I'd appreciate.� Specifically need probate.

BASCOME, WORDEN Researcher: Jaime Voss Email: JLee196@aol.com Posted: 02/13/98: WORDEN- I am posting this for a friend who does not have a computer. Seeking information on the Rev. Jessie A. S. WORDEN. Married to Harriette BASCOME. They had a number of children born in Kalamazoo. Jessie was a traveling or circuit preacher in the 1800's. Would like to know who his parents were and where he was born. Any help apprieciated. Thanks for your time Jaime JLee196@aol.com

PETTEE Researcher: Patricia Jane Fugitt Email: pjfugitt@intx.net Posted: 02/16/98: Searching for info about following ancestors: Theodore and HELEN Pettee of Kalamazoo. Theodore was a vetran of the war between the states having fought for the North. After war became contractor, amn of considerable influence and honored reputation. Had son, William Jay PETTEE (b. April 3, 1867 in Kalamazoo) and perhaps a daighter named Marion. This is all that is known. Any information would be appreciated.

FAIRMOUNT Hospital Researcher: Robert Leitzel Email: bot1@hotmail.com Posted: 02/18/98: FAIRMOUNT HOSPITAL - Am trying to fin information regarding the hospital, as to what kind of hospital it was etc.,. My mother was there in 1920 as a patient It was on Prarie Ave. Is it still there?. How can I get her records, any information would be appreciated.

KEEPER, LUUW, TerBERG, TerBURGH, WEINKE, WENKER Researcher: Dan TerBurgh Email: Terbo33@aol.com Posted: 02/19/98: I am looking for the family of John TerBURGH (TerBERG) and Trientje LUUW. They came to America from Holland in 1890. The only known son is my great grandfather John TerBurgh who married Martha Weinke (Wenker). Any information would be very useful. Again I am looking for the names TERBURGH, TERBERG, WEINKE, WENKER, LUUW, KEEPER.

LONGSTREET Researcher: Judi Longstreet Email: jojuzoo@inasec.ca Posted: 02/22/98: My father has told me that his grandfather, Hiram LONGSTREET died at Kalamzoo in the early 1900's. Hiram LONGSTREET came from Ontario sometime in the 1870's. If anyone knows anything about him I would appreciate knowing.

REINHOLT, SCHOOLMASTER Researcher: Pam Decker Email: mookey@frontiernet.net Posted: 02/24/98: Seeking information on the SCHOOLMASTER surname.� Lanty SCHOOLMASTER and his brother Clarence SCHOOLMASTER moved to Kalamazoo Co. from the Fairport, NY area early 1900's.� Clarence married Mary REINHOLT. Ironically, Mary had two sisters, Gertrude and Katherine that moved from Kalamazoo to Fairport and married two other SCHOOLMASTER brothers. I am seeking the decendancy of the SCHOOLMASTER clan that moved to Kalamazoo.�

Queries for January thru February 1998

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