Announcements, 2002

Old Announcements about
What's New
at the Kent County Michigan GenWeb Project

December 2002

12/30/2002: Sketches from White's 1924 History - Dewey Blocksma, Wm Donker, Lee Fell, Frederick Folger, Salathiel Fletcher, Wm J. Gillett, Abe Grit, Paul J. Hake, John M. Hoekstra, Very Rev. Charles E. Jackson, Harry D. Jewell, Clarence Gauthier, Christopher Kelly, M.D., Chaffee Bros. Furniture, Luce Furniture Co., Wm M. Northrup, M.D., Helen B. Rowe, Rodney M. Stocking, Tom Thoits, Wm E. Vogelsang and Daniel H. Waters, transcribed by Nancy Myers - Whew! Thanks, Nancy.
12/30/2002: Burton Heights Methodist Church Membership Lists, 1967, 1971 and 1989 transcribed by ES.
12/29/2002: Some corrections made.
12/26/2002: Early settlers of Byron Township, Edith Haralson, M.D., David S. Irwin, Jr., Harmon Kellogg, George Moorman, John B. Utter, Henry Van Nest and Jennie Weaver translated by ES.
12/24/2002: A wonderful Christmas present for us all was received from Jennifer Godwin (who was the former county coordinator) - Images of some of the G. R. Furniture Factories in its heyday. These are really special, Jen. Thanks for always keeping us in mind.
12/22/2002: New online address for Cedar Springs Museum
12/21/2002:  Obituaries from the Grand Rapids Press can be accessed for the last three years.
http://www.mlive.com/obits/
12/21/2002: White's Personal Records: Albert W. Hake, and Simon Oosse trancribed by Nancy Myers.
12/21/2002: Some new URL's that might be of interest - Swedish Census Online
12/14/2002: Corrections made to links to 1840 Census
12/14/2002: 1880 Kent County "M" - the files have been made smaller.
12/13/2002: White's Personal Records - James F. Barnett, J. M. Barnett, A. E. Brooks, Wilfred S. Hannah, Loren L. Henry, Henry J. Hartman, Thomas J. Henderson, Walter J. Jaracz, Robert K. Jardine, Fred W. Kramer, Frank H. Mathison, George S. Norcross, Frank T. Marty, Otis N. Watson and J. Jay Wood trancribed by Terry Start. Thanks, Terry, for you continued help.
12/13/2002:   White's Personal Records - Andy J. Egan, Arthur F. Crabb and John L. Peterson transcribed by Gloria Paas. We appreciate your volunteering, Gloria.
12/13/2002:   White's Personal Records - Ray C. Sackett and Henry J. Steele transcribed by Marcia Shears. Thank you, Marcia.
12/13/2002:   White's Personal Records - Nels Eckberg, Harold Fowle, Harry Freeman, Charles A. Hauser, Hubert G. Hauser, Cornelius Hoffius, Miss Nora M. Husted, John L. Lynch, George K. McMullen, William R. McCaslin, Wellington C. Robertson, Wade E. Sackner, Robert S. Woodbridge transcribed by Nancy Myers. Thanks so much, Nancy.
12/13/2002:   A listing of Biographies of Kent County related political figures from the 1924 Michigan Commission transcribed by Jennifer Godwin. Thanks again, Jen, as always for your continued support.
12/13/2002:  G. R. Marriages, 1841-1851 from G.R. Eagle and G.R. Enquirer newspapers transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
12/13/2002: Some links fixed, and additional information added to files.
12/10/2002: Additional information added to Notes for the 1830 Census.

November 2002

11/25/2002: Vietnam Veterans Address and Websites.
11/25/2002: Description of Paul, Michigan - map showing location of it.
11/25/2002: White's History, Personal Records, Joseph C. Bogerd, Harry T. Baldwin, George H. Detlor, Henry Duthler, Martin A. Gelock, Bradley Hayes Hannaford, Frank C. Jarvis, Albert A. LeBlanc, Walter J. Peterson transcribed by Gloria Paas.
11/25/2002: White's History, Personal Records, William E. Gill and Louis R. Richmond transcribed by Marcia Shears.
11/25/2002: White's History, Personal Records, W. Bruce Chalmers, Christian G. Kuennen and Dudley E. Waters transcribed by Nancy Myers.
11/13/2002: Old Residents Ass'n Records, 1916-1925 transcribed by ES.
11/13/2002: White's History, Personal Records - Vernon Billings, Elvah Bulman, Milton F. Adams, Clarence Farley, Frank T. King, Harry E. Loomis, Wm Roberts, Walter H. Semeyn, Charles O. Skinne, S. Webster Stone and Joseph Tandler transcribed by Nancy Myers.
11/13/2002: White's History, Personal Records - Charles Watkins, Leland O. Sewell, and Herbert Montague transcribed by Gloria Paas.
"Thank you, Nancy and Gloria, this is terrific!"
11/07/2002: The 1880 Kent County Federal Census is being made into smaller files which can be accessed more easily. The "A's" and "B's" are done.
11/07/2002: White's History, Personal Records - George Cornell, John L. Wierengo, Isaiah H. Gingrich transcribed by Gloria Paas; Orlo J. Yeiter transcribed by Marcia Shears; Edward W. Tatum, George A. Warrell, Carl W. Wiley, Henry Stevens, Joe Stevens, Jr., and Charles Weatherly transcribed by Nancy Myers. Thank you all!
11/05/2002: White's History, Personal Records - John A. Bassford, Evert Boersma, Moses J. Dark, Fred Henry Meyer, Abram Killinger, John Henry Korreck, Martin P. Louwerse, Charles McPherson, Emmett F. Roche, James Schols, Laurence W. Smith, Gerrit Van Strien and Carl G. J. Zarbock transcribed by Nancy Myers. A BIG 'Thank You" for a great job.
11/05/2002: Early History of Burton Hgts. United Methodist Church transcribed by ES.

October 2002

10/30/2002: Byron Township Pioneer Sketches of Amaziah Wedgewood, Asa T. Lovejoy, Wm J. Eldridge, Benjamin Robinson, Hiram C. Thompson, and Wm T. Moorman transcribed by ES.
10/30/2002: Political Party Enrollment, 1912, Byron Township transcribed by ES.
10/28/2002: History of Fairplains Cemetery, Sparta Township given by Paul Vincent.
10/21/2002: "C" , Transient Deaths of Grand Rapids transcribed by ES.
10/21/2002: Early Kent County Land Records, "L" transcribed by Karen Blumenshine.
10/20/2002: Corrected some links.
10/19/2002: Some sketches of Pioneers of Byron Township by ES.
10/08/2002: Some links restored.
10/03/2002: Members Records of Old Residents Assn, 1897-1915. These a different set of records that include: Year they joined the association, birthplace, birth date, date they came to Michigan and some death dates transcribed by ES

September 2002

09/27/2002: Early History of Lincoln Lake, Spencer Township, transcribed by Susan Hallock.
09/21/2002: Tyrone Township - Justice of the Peace Marriage Records beginning in 1867 transcribed by Dale & Claudette Darling and Julie Kalinowski.
09/13/2002: "B" Transient Deaths, 1874-1887 transcribed by ES.
09/03/2002: Address for the Walker Historical Commission
09/03/2002: Early History of Comstock Park Congregational Church transcribed by ES.
09/03/2002: Early History of East Paris Christian Reformed Church transcribed by ES.

August 2002

08/16/2002: Old Residents Ass'n Records, 1872-1896 (includes birthdate, birthplace & when arrived in Michigan) transcribed by ES.
08/16/2002: Michigan Woman's Press Club, 1893 with some sketches of west Michigan women transcribed by ES.
08/15/2002: Transient Death Records, 1874-1887, Surnames beginning with "A" transcribed by ES.
08/10/2002: A wonderful contribution from Jennifer Godwin - the 1894 Kent County Township Plat Maps - thanks, Jen.
08/10/2002: Some corrections made.

July 2002

07/31/2002:  Original members of Old Settlers Society by ES.
07/31/2002:  Organization of Old Settlers Society by ES.
07/30/2002: Chapter 59 of Baxter's History transcribed by Terry Start
07/30/2002: Common Abbreviations found in cemetery records by ES
07/30/2002:   Added to the Military Index - Civil War - a lookup database for Andersonville Prison
07/25/2002: Early Land Records, "K" transcribed by Karen Blumenshine.
07/25/2002: Some Links fixed
07/25/2002: Kent Co. WWI Records transcribed by ES.
07/19/2002: Early Land Records, "J" transcribed by Karen Blumenshine.
07/18/2002: Correction for the URL of the 1870 Michigan Federal Census.
07/18/2002:   Old Residents Ass'n, "W-Y-Z", this concludes this from 1897-1929 contributed by ES.
07/18/2002: Old Residents Ass'n, 1897-1929, "S" contributed by ES.
07/18/2002: Michigan Veterans Obituaries, 1922-1939, from Karen Blumenshine, a faithful contributor - thanks, Karen.
07/18/2002: 1870 Mortality Schedule of Federal Census, Part One, Kent County thanks to the continuing efforts of Jen Godwin - thanks, Jen.
07/07/2002: Michigan State Archives will do lookups by email or phone.
07/04/2002:   Custer Post No. 5, List of Members, 1895 by ES.
07/04/2002: Original Map of Alpine Township showing location of schools drawn by Hiram Chambers in 1885.

June 2002

06/23/2002: Alpine Township Grange, 1874-1988, transcribed by ES.
06/22/2002:  Corrections made.
06/22/2002: New email address for Rockford Historical Museum (See Other Genealogical & Historical Societies.).
06/22/2002:   White's History - Personal Records of Charles R. Sligh, J. Boyd Pantlind, Fred Z. Pantlind, Francis Williams,
Frayer Halladay, Rev. Henry Beets, and Rine Thomasma transcribed by ES.
06/22/2002: University Club Members, 1929 and Officers for 1929 transcribed by ES
06/22/2002: Custer Post No. 5 - Early History, List of Members, 1896; List of Members, 1897, List of Members, 1908 (includes known death dates.) transcribed by ES.
06/09/2002:   Alpine Twp. Civil War Veterans transcribed by ES.
06/09/2002:   Alpine Center Cemetery - Restoration, Layout and Lot Owners transcribed by ES.
06/09/2002:   1886 Alpine Twp. School Financial Report transcribed by ES.
06/09/2002:   1910 Census Alpine Township District #2 transcribed by ES.
06/09/2002: History of Alpine Twp. Primary Schools transcribed by ES.
06/08/2002: Addition to Rockford Cemetery
06/08/2002: Corrections to the 1850 Vergennes Twp. Census.
06/08/2002: Baxter's Index to Names and Index to Personal Paragraphs transcribed by Claudette Darling - thank you, Claudette.
06/08/2002: 1847 NY Tribune article on Grand Rapids transcribed by Jennifer Godwin - thanks, Jen.
06/08/2002: Early Land Records to 1870, "H-I" transcribed by Karen Blumenshine - as always you are appreciated.
06/08/2002: Early Births, 1871-1874, "O-R" transcribed by Evelyn Ehlert - thanks, Evelyn, for your continued help.
06/08/2002:   Early Births, 1871-1874, "M-N" transcribed by Evelyn Ehlert.
06/08/2002: Early Births, 1871-1874, "L" transcribed by Nancy Myers - thanks, Nancy.

May 2002

05/14/2002: A new URL for the Brief History of Godwin Heights Schools
05/14/2002: Abbreviations for Occupations, Birth Records, 1871-1874 by ES.
05/14/2002: Abbreviations for Place Names, Birth Records, 1871-1874 by ES.
05/14/2002: Old Residents Assn, 1897-1929, "TUV" transcribed by ES.
05/14/2002: Old Residents Assn, 1897-1929, "R" transcribed by ES.
05/10/2002: Baxter's Index of Businesses transcribed by Charlotte Darling.
05/07/2002: Kent Co. Early Births, 1871-1874, "J-K" transcribed by Nancy Myers
05/07/2002: Kent Co. Early Births, 1871-1874, "H-I" transcribed by Mindy Koole.
05/07/2002: Kent Co. Early Births, 1871-1874, "G" transcribed by Evelyn Ehlert

April 2002

04/30/2002:   Kent Co. Early Births, 1871-1874, "E-F" transcribed by Evelyn Ehlert
04/30/2002: Kent Co. Early Births, 1871-1874, "D" transcribed by Nancy Myers.
04/30/2002: 1850 Bowne Township Census transcribed by ES. This finishes the Kent County Census records for 1850.
04/25/2002: White's 1924 History of Grand Rapids, personal sketch of Herpolsheimer's Founders transcribed by ES.
04/25/2002: 1850 Lowell Township Census transcribed by ES.
04/21/2002: Early Recollections of Ethel (Chambers) Campbell
04/17/2002: Additions made to Michigan Soldiers Obituaries, 1908-1922 - transcribed by Karen Blumenshine
04/16/2002: Cannon Twp., Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 of the 1850 Federal Census contributed by Dave Wallace. This is the last of the 1850 Federal Census and, Dave, we appreciate your work and your willingness to share it.
04/16/2002:    Oakfield Twp., Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 of the 1850 Federal Census contributed by Dave Wallace.
04/16/2002: Grattan Twp., Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 of the 1850 Federal Census contributed by Dave Wallace.
04/16/2002: Index to Baxter's General Topics, A-C, D-H, I-R, S-Y transcribed by a new volunteer Judy Wilson. Thanks, Judy.
04/15/2002: Vergennes Twp., Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 , Part 5, Part 6 of the 1850 Federal Census contributed by Dave Wallace..
04/15/2002: Change of information of Research Susan McGaughey.
04/15/2002: Additions made to Englishville Cemetery
04/15/2002: Ethel (Chambers) Campbell letter about early life on a farm.
04/10/2002: Corrections made.
04/10/2002: Link to Index of Biographical Sketches in Bowen's 1900 History of Grand Rapids and Kent County. The index includes subject's name, birthdate and place of birth.
04/09/2002:   1860 Census Mortality Schedule transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
04/09/2002: Biographies of Philipous Assaley, Clay H. Hollister and J. C. Reice from Fisher's 1918 History.
04/09/2002:   Women's University Club, 1904-1909 transcribed by Cyndi Kuhlman.
04/09/2002:   Letter written by J. Frederick Mueller on the history of the Mueller Furniture Company contributed by Margot (Mueller) Else.
04/09/2002:   Alphabetized Census Mortality Schedule for 1850 Kent County transcribed by Jennifer Godwin. Thanks, Jen, as always.
04/09/2002:   1850 Census for Courtland Township transcribed by Dave Wallace.
04/09/2002: 1850 Census for Algoma Township transcribed by Dave Wallace - Thanks, Dave.
04/05/2002: "N-O-P-Q" Old Residents Assn transcribed by ES.
04/04/2002: Corrections made.
04/02/2002: O-Wash-ta-Nong Boat Club, 1885-1887 transcribed by ES.
04/02/2002: "M" Old Residents Assn transcribed by ES

March 2002

03/29/2002:Early Land Records, "T" and "U" transcribed by ES.
3/29/2002: White's History of Grand Rapids, 1924 - Personal Sketches of Charles F. Jeffers, Siegel Wright Judd, John Otte, Edwin F. Uhl and David E. Uhl transcribed by ES
03/27/2002: Repaired some links, etc.
03/19/2002:   Index to Michigan Soldiers Obituaries, 1908-1922, Volume 2,   "A-K", and "L-Z" transcribed by a terrific volunteer, Karen Blumenshine.  This has changed. See Index.
03/19/2002: Chapter 6, Baxter's History - Early Descriptive Sketches, transcribed by Terry Start. Thanks Terry, we appreciate your helping us.
03/16/2002: Seymour-Hinsdill Letters, Recollections of Grand Rapids in the mid to late 1800's.
03/14/2002: Grand High School Yearbook, "The Mirror", 1896 - Senior and Junior High Classes andInstructors transcribed by ES.
03/14/2002: Chapter 61, Baxter's History- Banks and Banking transcribed by our good friend, Jennifer Godwin.
03/06/2002: Grand Rapids High School Yearbook, "The Mirror", 1894 - Senior and Junior HighClasses and Instructors transcribed by ES.
03/05/2002:   Early Land Records, "G" transcribed by Karen Blumenshine, thanks somuch, Karen.
03/05/2002: Ledger (Journal) of Gerrit Winsemius, early to 1930. Mr. Winsemius installed and repaired organs in the Grand Rapids area. This has some wonderful historic information from the early 1900's donated by Becky Haber, his great granddaughter.
03/05/2002: Grand Rapids Teachers Club, 1913-1920 transcribed by ES.
03/05/2002: Mason's Grand River Lodge No. 34, 1902 transcribed by ES.
03/05/2002: Chapter 11, Baxter's History-A Civil Chronicle transcribed by Julie Powers of SouthCarolina. Thank you so much, Julie, we appreciate your continued help.
03/03/2002: A link to information on the Burleson Sanitarium (Hospital), 1899-1966.

February 2002

02/26/2002:   Old Residents Assn, "L" transcribed by ES.
02/26/2002: Old Residents Assn, "H" transcribed by ES.
02/26/2002: Chapter 10, Baxter's History-Early Pioneers transcribed by Amy Brown. Thank you Amy, your help is appreciated.
02/25/2002: WPA Assessment Project, G.R. Township, 1940, Part One and 1940, Part Two
02/25/2002: WPA Assessment Project, G. R. Township, 1939, Part One & 1939, Part Two
02/25/2002: Grand Rapids Township Officials, 1930-2001
02/25/2002: Grand Rapids Township Elected Officers, 1834-2001
02/25/2002: Grand Rapids Township Complex Plans, 1929-2001 - all of the G. R. Township records were contributed by Janice Hulbert.
02/25/2002: Grand Rapids Teachers Club, 1906-1909 - organization and members contributed by ES.
02/25/2002: Index to the Biographies-Fisher's 1918 History of Grand Rapids and Kent County contributed by Jennifer Godwin. The index includes the name, birthdate and birthplace where known.
02/16/2002:   Delos A. Blodgett - article on his life at the time of his death, 1908, in the G. R. Herald.
02/16/2002: G. R. High School Alumni Assn, 1885 and Class Officers, 1862-1895, transcribed by ES.
02/16/2002: Additions and corrections made.
02/13/2002: Old Residents Association, "I-J-K" transcribed by ES.
02/13/2002: Early History and Records of the Amasa B. Watson Post, 395 for 1910 and 1915 transcribed by ES.
02/13/2002:   Junior Members of Old Settlers Association, 1879 transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
2/13/2002: Old Settlers Association, 1876-1881 transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
2/13/2002: Early History of the Village of Byron Center transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
02/11/2002: Chapter 54, Baxter's 1891 History transcribed by Julie Powers. Thanks so much Julie!
02/11/2002: Some corrections made.
02/08/2002: Chapter 9 - Village of Grand Rapids, 1838-1850, Baxter's History transcribed by ES.
02/08/2002: Link to All-American Girls' Baseball Team at the Grand Rapids Public Library.
02/08/2002: Park Congregational Church Officers, 1836-1936 transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
02/08/2002: Park Congregational Church, Honor Roll (those who served in wars), 1836-1936 transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
02/08/2002: Tyre Council No. 10 - Early History and Members in 1914 transcribed by ES.
02/06/2002: Old Residents Association, "G" transcribed by ES.
02/02/2002: Old Residents Association, "F" transcribed by ES.
02/06/2002: Village of Lisbon, Sparta Twp. - the history of the village, the Lisbon Lodge #229 and the Lisbon Cemetery Company contributed by ES.
02/05/2002:Some corrections made.
02/05/2002: Early Land Records, "F", transcribed by Karen Blumenshine. Thanks so much, Karen.
02/01/2002: Old Settlers Society organization, original members, 1859 and Old Settlers Society members, 1871-1875 transcribed by Jennifer Godwin. This is a great addition to Old Residents Association, A-E. The organization is the same - just a name change. We will be continuing to add to this source.

January 2002

01/31/2002:  Greenwood Cemetery, Sparta Twp., 1998, contributed by ES.
01/31/2002: Lisbon Cemetery, Sparta Twp., 1998, contributed by ES.
01/31/2002: Myers Cemetery, Sparta Twp., 1998, contributed by ES.
01/31/2002: Fairplains Cemetery, Sparta Twp., 1998, contributed by ES.
01/30/2002: Pinewood Cemetery, Tyrone Twp., 1999 contributed by ES.
01/30/2002: Idlewild Cemetery, Tyrone Twp., 1999 contributed by ES.
01/28/2002: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 1889-1914, history and members transcribed by ES.
01/28/2002: Index to Michigan Veterans Obituaries, Volume One, 1898-1907 transcribed by Karen Blumenshine. Thanks, Karen, you are one great volunteer!
01/26/2002: A new category - County Coordinators Genealogical Societies publications on this page.
01/24/2002: Corrections and additions made on Oakwood Cemetery, Lowell, MI.
01/24/2002: Chapter 39 of Baxter's History on mills contributed by Sister Michael Ellen, thank you so much.
01/22/2002: A link to Books - the History of Newspapers and Editors in Grand Rapids
01/22/2002: Chapter 57 of Baxter's History on Clubs and Organizations transcribed by Jennifer Godwin - Thanks, Jen, we appreciate your continued support.
01/22/2002: Pine Grove Cemetery, 1999, Alpine Twp. contributed by ES.
01/21/2002: Englishville Cemetery, 1999 contributed by ES.
01/21/2002: Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, 1999 contributed by ES.
01/21/2002: Some corrections to links made.
01/21/2002: Woman's Relief Corps information added to Societies page.
01/16/2002: Old Residents Assn of the Grand River Valley, "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", 1897-1928 transcribed by ES.
01/14/2002:   South End Ladies Literary Club, 1896-1897 transcribed by ES.
01/14/2002: North End Woman's Club, 1903, 1904, 1908, 1914 officers transcribed by ES.
01/14/2002:   Igdrasil Club, 1904, 1911 transcribed by ES.
01/14/2002: A Researcher for Swedish roots.
01/13/2002: Correction of some links.
01/11/2002: Corrections made..
01/11/2002: Solon Twp. Cemetery Lot Owners, 1905-1933 contributed by ES.
01/11/2002: Grattan Twp. Burial Permits, 1926-1963 contributed by ES.
01/11/2002: Early Land Records to 1870, "Sm-Sw"
transcribed by ES.
01/11/2002: Oakwood Cemetery, 1997 - Lowell, MI transcribed by ES.
01/11/2002: Bibliography of Kent County Maps, 1804-1880, a wonderful source contributed by Jennifer Godwin - thanks, Jen.

01/09/2002:   G. R. Elocution Society 1898, 1904, 1906 transcribed by ES.
01/09/2002: Kate MacDonald Literary Club, 1910, 1911, 1913 transcribed by ES.
01/09/2002: Valley City Literary Club, 1901, 1904, 1906, 1914 transcribed by ES.
01/09/2002: Home Literary Club members, 1911, 1913 transcribed by ES.
01/09/2002: Wednesday Women's Club members, 1903-1912 transcribed by ES.
01/05/2002: Courtland Twp. Cemetery, 1997 contributed by ES.
01/03/2002: Kent County Physicians, Dentists & Druggists, 1893 & 1899 -this includes a second list of some of the medical fees charged in 1893, transcribed by ES.
01/01/2002: Chapter 14 Baxter's History - Municipal Annals by Donna Rogers.
01/01/2002: History of Lowell, Baxter's 1891 History transcribed by Jennifer Godwin.
01/01/2002: Central High School Senior and Junior Classes, 1909 transcribed by ES.
01/01/2002:   Central High School Sophomore Class, 1909, transcribed by ES.
01/01/2002: Central High School Freshman Class, 1909, transcribed by ES.
01/01/2002: G.R. High School Senior and Junior Classes, 1895, transcribed by ES.
01/01/2002: Burton Hgts. Literary Club Members, 1909-1912, 1916 transcribed by ES.
01/01/2002: G.R. Camera Club Officers, 1899, 1900, 1902, 1907-1910 transcribed by ES.