Oceana County, Michigan

Achived Queries for September 1996 thru April 1998

Posted by Carolyn Cobb clatsie@aol.com on Wednesday, September 18, 1996
Seeking information on Alexis L COBB, sometimes known as Alexander L. COBB, who at various times lived in Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Shelby, and Hesperia, MI. Would like to find information on his marriage to Caroline Cornelia SPALDING sometime prior to 1857.

Posted by Robert Bernth rbernth@csinet.net on Wednesday, October 16, 1996
My wife has relatives that we are searching: Jason VAN_TASSEL and spouse Winne LEGG, from Oceana County.

Posted by Joe Carlson UNKNOWN on Saturday, October 19, 1996
My roots are in Hesperia with the family HAWLEY. My g-g-grandpa was Leon and his dad was Henry C. HAWLEY.

Posted by Joe Carlson UNKNOWN on Sunday, October 20, 1996
My gr-gr-grandpa came from Hesperia in Oceana County. His name was Leon Herman HAWLEY, b. 6 Mar 1867. He was married to Inez I. ALEXANDER from Newaygo county and died on 27 Jan 1930. His father was H.C. HAWLEY of Hesperia. I'm looking for any information about relatives or ancestors.

Posted by Eric Bates embates@oakland.edu on Sunday, October 27, 1996
Seeking information on William Seward CLARK, married to Jean MCCALLUM. Died in 1918. Mother's maiden name possible LOUNSBERY. Owned some large tracts of land in the Southeast portion of Oceana county, and was apparently a "lumberman."

Posted by Robert Bernth rbernth@csinet.net on Saturday, November 16, 1996
We are searching for a very slim family line on my wife's side. We have information from the 1880 census that Albia LEGG was living in Oceana County (Shelby) and was a farmer. We have a birthdate only of December of 1854 in Michigan. His wife was named Belle (born in June of 1854) and they had two children, Winnie (my wife's grandmother) born in 1879 and a son Guy (born in 1855). Albia apparently had a second wife Anna, born about 1863.

Posted by Roland D Kistler roland@ismi.net on Sunday, December 1, 1996
Seeking information on John WRIGHT, b Jan 07, 1838 in England, d Apr 12, 1921 in Hart. Married to 1) Mary Ann KAY abt 1860, 2) Theresa TOMPKINS abt 1870, 3) Eliza N NELSON ?. When and where did wives die and where are they buried? John Shuban WRIGHT, third son of John and Mary Ann, was my grandfather.

Posted by Ronald J. Sortor enchantedforest@centuryinter.net on Sunday, December 15, 1996
I am seeking information on the descendants of Richard R. SORTOR, son of Isaac SORTOR and Ann MORGARS, born in Monroe Co., MI on 1 Jun 1832 and died in Leavitt Twp., Oceana Co., Michigan on 22 Mar 1906. He was married to Loretta CARTER, daughter of Chancy CARTER and Huldah ISHAM, born in New York on 18 Sep 1836 and died in Big Sandy, Chouteau Co., Montana on 12 Mar 1911. Their children are: Hulda, b. abt 1859, Monroe Co., d. bef 1870, Monroe Co., MI; Isaac, b. 28 Oct 1860, Monroe Co., MI, d. 22 Apr 1941, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA; Cora A., b. Mona Lake, Kent Co., MI, d. 15 Aug 1943, Oceana Co., MI; James A., b. Aug 1867, MI, d. WA; Chauncy, b. 21 Dec 1868, MI, d. WA; Rosetta, b. 6 Mar 1871, Leavitt Twp., Oceana Co., MI, d. 8 Oct 1872, Leavitt Twp., Oceana Co., MI and Richard, b. 1874, Leavitt Twp., Oceana Co., MI, d. 20 Dec 1880, Leavitt Twp., Oceana Co., MI. Isaac was married to Mary Edith Bloget about 1883, Cora A. was married to Paul B. Hammond, James A. was married to Clara J. ? This family settled in Oceana Co. following the Civil War. It is my understanding that a lake in Oceana Co. was named after a member of this family. Any information on the descendants of this family will be greatly appreciated. I have information on the ancestors of this family going back in to the early 1700's to share with fellow researchers. They include several Revolutionary War veterans.

Posted by Ronnie Aungst mira@eagledesign.com on Monday, December 16, 1996
Special interest in Irwin/Erwin family of Golden Twp. in the 1860-1890 period. Looking for connections to James IRWIN married to Ida May. They had 3 children and are listed in the 1880 census. Where did they go after that? Also, looking for any info on Laura IRWIN -died June 12, 1870 and is buried in Round Lake Cemetary in Oceana Co. And finally, does anyone know what happen to James A. CALKINS and Laura E. POST/CALKINS. She was the adopted daughter of James and Rebecca Post of Golden Twp., Oceana Co. and was married to James A. CALKINS. They lived in Oceana Co. until 1910 and possibly later. Any help with this Irwin/Erwin,Post,Calkins family very much appreciated. Thank you! Ronnie

Posted by Sherlene Belden sbelden@accn.org on Wednesday, December 18, 1996
I need further information on Eugene MUSSULMAN, listed in the 1894 Civil War Veteran Census, as living in Oceana County. Eugene was born circa 1848 in Kalamazoo Co, MI, the son of Tobias MUSSULLMAN and Arminda JOHNSON-GODFREY (daughter of Samuel and Anna JOHNSON). Children and Marriages: John P. MUSSULMAN, born Feb 1870, son of Eugene MUSSULMAN and his first wife Cecelia SHORT (daughter of John and Mercy SHORT), who died in Kalamazoo Co, MI, 5 Sep 1872. Any information would be appreciated. Roy bn circa 1879, Myrtie bn circa 1883 and Hattie bn circa were the children by Eugene's 2nd marriage to Francilia TALLADAY. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Sherlene Belden
Posted by Jeanine DuBose Lazyjean@aol.com on Monday, January 20, 1997
Looking for information on Delbert & Hannah SMITH from Shelby, MI. Hannah was sister to my grandmother Emma Sarah LOETSCH who married Royal J. RAVEN in 1904. Need any information on Hannah and Delbert or daughter Evelyn COMPTON or son Delbert Smith Jr. Lived in Shelby area in 1940- 50's. Looking for genealogist to help.

Posted by Lloyd Robbins UNKNOWN on Tuesday, January 21, 1997
Looking for ROBBINS/WEAVER in the Hesperia/Fremont/Muskegon area. According to a published 1930's newpaper interview, my ancestor Charles ROBBINS help build the first log store in Hesperia. His uncle Daniel WEAVER later built the first one in Fremont. Charles - b 4/19/1844 - W. PA, D 1930/31 in Hesperia, MI m. Viola PECK in W. PA, 1865-1870 Daniel WEAVER - b 4/28/1811 Berlin, NY, D 1890 Hesperia, MI m. Emily SALISBURY in Hesperia I'm looking for any information available on the above people. Thanks!

Posted by Jeanine DuBose Lazyjean@aol.com on Thursday, February 6, 1997
Oceana County Query: SMITH,COMPTON, Shelby,MI. Hannah LOETSCH born in Chicago, Il. area married Delbert SMITH and moved to the town of Shelby in the 1920's. Delbert and Hannah had two children, Evelyn who graduated in 1940 and married Lester COMPTON . Also Delbert and Hannah had a son, possibly Delbert Jr. Trying to trace the Loetsch family tree and have exausted all leads. Anyone with info please contact lazyjean@aol.com

Posted by Jolene Kelly Pillars Famlyfndr@aol.com on Saturday, February 15, 1997
Searching the following surnames: VAN_BROCKLIN and HAWKINS. Lived in Pentwater, Oceana Co., MI.

Posted by David Crawford David.Crawford@gecapital.com on Wednesday, March 26, 1997
Looking for information on a George BAXTER who I believe owned land in Otto Twp in Oceana county, near William H. WARD(b.NY 6-6-1835) and Leonard Abram WARD(b.- NY 7-1862), his son. George's daughter, Katherine Amelia BAXTER(b.-NY? 5-1871), married Leonard WARD in 1888. William and Leonard WARD, and Katherine BAXTER/WARD are all buried in the Otto Twp Cemetery. Interested in information about when the BAXTER's and WARD's (I think between 1864 & 1869) settled in Otto Twp and where in NY they came from. George BAXTER and William H WARD are my Great-Great-Great Grandfathers. Thank you.

Posted by Terry Owens TerryOwens@aol.com on Saturday, May 10, 1997
Hello I am trying to find my great grandfather Frederick MAUK who lived in Pennsylvania then moved to Oceana Co. He had some sons Ralph MAUK no dates on him. Arthur Dewey MAUK born June 5,1898 in Altoon Pa died February 13,1974 buried in Parkview Memorial Cemetery. He married Jane SCHADDELEE born January 22,1902 died June 25,1979 buried in Parkview Memorial Cemetery can anybody help please

Posted by Michael Utzinger jmu4c@virginia.edu on Friday, May 16, 1997
I am looking for information about Hans HENDRICKSEN (b. 1853 in Denmark) and his wife Ellen Marie MOELLER (MILLER) (b. 1859 in Denmark). Both died and buriied in Manistee. Hans around 1921. Children included Rasmus, Ellen Marie PETERSEN, Anna Margaret ROTHENBACH, Lena Ingaborg ECKLUND, Emma Christine TIMMERMAN (later HAMMOND) , and Eda Hencina YORKSON.

Posted by Dick Fricke CSCF28A@prodigy.com on Saturday, May 31, 1997
We are looking for further information on Perry Benjamin FROST who was born in NY in 1824, lived in McKeen Co Pa. until the 1850's and migrated to Michigan. We understand that he died in 1887 in Ferry, Oceana Co., but have no details. He was married To Martha Jane SWINK, b. 1830 and died in Bow, Wa. in 1903; however, we understand she was actually buried in Ferry, Mi. That is all we know.

Posted by RICHARD ANDERSON reago@aol.com on Saturday, May 31, 1997
Ira COLE'S Will (1871) shows "SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Section 14 Range 16 W", 40 acres, and "E 1/2 of SW 1/4 Town 14 Range 16", 80 acres, in Oceana County went to his son (my great grandfather) Park Benjamin COLE... Where is that? Park m. Mary BUCKLIN in NY 1871, and moved to MI - Oceana ? (he was living in Big Rapids in 1880. In 1900 he was back in NY, then back to MI were in died in 1910 on a farm near Evert. Anyone know anything about these people?

Posted by Leonard Purdy oz@peganet.com on Saturday, May 31, 1997
CHANEY, Nettie, b: 1867, Fulton Co. OH. M: Ulysses Grant CHANEY (known as "Frank") in 1900. I believe the family moved to Walkerville where Grant was an undertaker. Nettie was alive in 1927, she may (or may not) have divorced after that date. Grant is buried in Hesperia.....where is Nettie? oz@peganet.com

Posted by allan troy ATroy94682@aol.com on Saturday, May 31, 1997
Martha, Sumner, MEDBURY appears in the 1900, 1910, & 1920 soundex. Hiel MEDBURY appears in the 1900 and 1910 soundex Cashus Medbury appears in only the 1900 Carrius Medbury appears in only the 1910 no father is listed. would like to know fathers name, place and date of birth , date and place of marriage, date and place of death. surname of martha Medbury date of birth and place of birth etc same for children

Posted by JoEllen Langwell JLangw2826@aol.com on Saturday, May 31, 1997
Am looking for descendants of Aaron Henry BELL who was born in Herkimer County New York and died 19 Jan 1894 in Greenwood Twp, Oceana County, Michigan. His wife is Elizabeth AYERS who was born in Cortland County New York and died 10 Jan 1887 In Greenwood Twp, Oceana County, Michigan. Their childrens names are : Alvah, Alexander, Roswell, Rodolphus, Elizabeth and Louise ( Lois). Am most willing to share what info I have amassed.

Posted by Laurie Ackels MsLHATX@aol.com on Saturday, May 31, 1997
Am looking for information on William EDEN b. 9 Jun 1924 in Coopersville, Ottawa, MI and d. 1 Nov 1993 in Hart, Oceana, MI.
His parents were Paul EDEN b. ? in Groningen, Netherlands and d. ? in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI and Hattie DEGRAFF b. 13 Mar 1882 in Groningen, Netherlands and d. Apr 1975 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI
They married on 20 Jun 1906 in Groningen, Netherlands.
Would appreciate any help. Thank you. laurie ackels
Posted by Don Switzer dswitzer@pathwaynet.com on Tuesday, June 3, 1997
I'm researching the surname JENSEN. Lars Sand JENSEN, b. 1822 in Denmark, migrated to Pentwater and raised 6 children, one of whom, Anna Barbara JENSEN, was my Grandmother. She was born in Pentwater in 1870, died in Ludington in 1965, the widow of Dr. George Oscar SWITZER, a prominent physician in Pentwater and Ludington.

Posted by RDameron RDameron@kktv.com on Tuesday, June 3, 1997
Am looking for any information on Amos S. WRIGHT, Hiram K. WRIGHT and Amanda (McDONALD)WRIGHT. Amos WRIGHT owned land in Oceana County, MI located at the north half of the northwest quarter of section thirty-five in township thirteen north of range fifteen west. His property was an 80 acre grant or homestead. Can you also give me some idea where this property is today? Near any towns? Thanks for your help!

Posted by Karrie ahklp@uaa.alaska.edu on Monday, June 9, 1997
Searching for info on Nellie Della KNOWLES, and her father Tom KNOWLES.
Tom was an undertaker and possibly a store owner in Walkerville, MI.
Nellie was born in 1868, probably in Walkerville, Oceana co. She married Ariel GLEASON (son of Archibald & Clarissa [BEAL] Gleason) who was originally from Ohio, born in 1865.
Ariel & Nellie's son Archie Edward Gleason was born in 1895 in Volney.
They had five children. Nellie & Ariel are both buried in Volney Cemetery.
I believe that Nellie had a half brother named Charles. Info on him would be great too.
I would like birth & death dates for Nellie (known as Della) and Tom. Also looking for Della's birth mother's name with her dates (she died while Della was young. News articles and references to Tom KNOWLES' store would also be wonderful.

Posted by David Kearney Kearneyd@erols.com on Saturday, June 14, 1997
We are looking for information on August Freiderich MUNDT and Augusta Amelia EWALD who moved with their children from Martinsville, Niagara County, New York, to Oceana County, east of Hart, between 1884 and 1887.
August was born in Karkan or Lutzenburg, Brandenburg, Prussia in 1844 and died in 1927 in Ionia, Michigan.
Augusta was born in Frauenhagen, Brandenburg,Prussia in 1848 and died in Oceana County in 1914.
Their children, all who lived in Oceana County, and their spouses, included
(1) Herman (Ralph) Rudolph Friedrich MUNDT(1869-?) (m. ?);
(2) Louisa Auguste MUNDT (1872-1942) (m. C.E. SUMMERS);
(3) Paul Gerhart MUNDT (1874-?) (m.Mary ?);
(4) Wilhelm (William or Will) Carl August MUNDT (1876-?) (m.Mabel ?);
(5) Alma Amanda Emma MUNDT (1878-1958) (m.Harry L. WEEKS);
(6) Helena Augusta MUNDT (1881-1962) (m.Frederick Charles WHARTON);
(7) Carl (Charles) Friedrich MUNDT (1883-1958) (m.Celia Etta TYSON);
(8) Matilda (Tille) Wilhelmena Bertha MUNDT (1884-1956) (m Marion Judson SHAFER);
(9) Rosa (Rose) Malvina MUNDT (1887-1958) (m. 1st HOCH, 2nd SHAY);
(10) Benjamin Herman MUNDT (1889-1944) (m. Lucille HOWARD);
(11) Edward Albert MUNDT (1892-1911).
Augusta Ewald Mundt's brother, Martin Friedrich EWALD, also lived in Hart, with his wife, Auguste (Justine) Emilie UNVERDROSS, and their daughter, Emilie (Emily)Anna Louise Auguste EWALD.

Posted by Robert DeVowe RDevowe@aol.com on Tuesday, June 17, 1997
I am looking for the descendants of the following people:
Jacob TROMMATER 1809-1895 and his wives Eva KUNOLE 1812-1834 and Maria Christina KOENER 1804-1880 of Elbridge Twp., Oceana Co.;
James William OFFORD 1841-1932 and his wives Maria Reich PILE 1838-1873 and Mary Juby PILE 1847-1940 (sisters) of Elbridge Twp., Oceana Co.;
Egarton Robert SMITH 1841-1916 and his wife Margaret Euphamie MULLEN 1840-1922 of Elbridge Twp., Oceana Co.;
Franklin GALE 1831-1914 and his wife Lucy Stickney 1839-1915 of Elbridge Twp., Oceana Co.

Posted by J. Armstrong ja90068@msn.com on Monday, July 7, 1997
SKILLMAN: Looking for any information regarding Albert SKILLMAN b. 1861 who lived in Oceana County ca. 1900.
He was divorced at Hart, Oceana County on 18SEP1897; remarried Lydia MITCHELL on 30SEP1897.
Children by first wife: Bessie Jane SKILLMAN, b. 1884; Claud A. SKILLMAN, b. 1886; Leroy SKILLMAN, b. 1888; Eva O. SKILLMAN, b. 1892.
Child by second wife: Ada L. SKILLMAN b. 1899.
Last record of this family is the 1900 U.S. Census when they lived at Leavitt, Oceana County.
Albert SKILLMAN had a brother named Chaney SKILLMAN who also lived in Oceana County.

Posted by Lois Tonhauser Erlos@Palmnet.net on Wednesday, July 16, 1997
Researching surname HOOVER.
On 4 March 1857, Abraham HOOVER sold land in Oceana County to his son, Elias HOOVER.
Have document with description of land; however, would like information regarding Elias HOOVER.

Posted by Tracey Morris morris@netusa1.net on Sunday, August 3, 1997
Researching James GROVER and Eliza ALLEN.
James was born 1821 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and died 1895 in Pentwater (Oceana) MI
Eliza was born 1825 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada and died 1903 in Pentwater (Oceana) MI.
They married 3 mar 1849 Woodstock (Carleton) New Brunswick, Canada.
Children: Carolina Matilda GROVER, born 11 Feb 1854 Woodstock, New Brunswick Canada Caroline married Oliver Otis STANCHFIELD 9 Sep 1874 Pentwater (Oceana) MI. She died 16 Oct 1944 in Pentwater (Oceana) MI (?)
Interested in finding out more about the family (more specific birth & death dates) as well as info about other children - family history indicates at least one other son.
Contact: Tracey Morris morris@netusa1.net PO Box 6192 Kokomo IN 46904-6192

Posted by Nancy Dodge Martinez nanc@t-one.net on Monday, August 4, 1997
I am researching the DODGE family and have learned that my GGgrandfather, Henry DODGE was one of the early settlers of Oceana county.
He was accopmanied by his father Paul DODGE.
Henry died 12-26-1879 and is burried at Ferry or Otto cementary.
Paul died 11-23-1867 ans is burried same ares.
Any more infromation would really help.

Posted by Nancy Coan Billnan@concentric.net on Friday, August 8, 1997
HAWLEY, Estella Almira Josphine b.16/Nov/1862 Calhoun Co.
Her parents were Luther HAWLEY and Mary Ann TURNER. Looking for where in Calhoun Co. she was born, siblings, and anyinformation about her parents.
Estella m. Waite WRIGHT, and d.17/Oct/1951 in Oceana Co.

Posted by Dan Kari UNKNOWN on Monday, August 18, 1997
I am looking for information regarding two families who lived in Oceana County.
Benjamin Franklin BOGUE born 2 Feb 1836 Colebrook Ashtabula Ohio; died 5 Sep 1917 presumably in Oceana County. His wife was Sarah Abigail or Abby PERRY born 10 Aug 1838 Attica Wyoming NY. They were married 15 July 1860 in Claybanks Township, Oceana County. She died 23 Jun 1913 also presumably in Oceana County.
Their children were:
Josephine Louraine BOGUE born 14 Mar 1861 Georgetown Ottawa MI married Johnson Lamont BEZZO 11 Dec 1879
Mary Sophronia BOGUE born 3 Jan 1863 Georgetown Ottawa MI married Charles HUSTON 1 May 1881; died after 1944
Francis Marion BOGUE born 9 Aug 1863 Georgetown Ottawa MI died before 1870
Benjamin BOGUE born 16 Jun 1867 Georgetown Ottawa MI died Oct 1937
Julia Celia BOGUE born 4 Jul 1876 Flower Creek, Oceana, MI married Orton Bennett PERRINE 7 Apr 1897 Shelby, Oceana MI died 27 Sept 1944 Hoquiam WA (Julia is my great grandmother.)
Mildred A BOGUE born 26 Feb 1883 Flower Creek, Oceana MI died 12 Nov 1895

Other information: Sarah A PERRY was the daughter of Oliver C. PERRY, born 1815 at a unknown city in NY and Sophronia, unknown last name, born 1815 in Maine.
Oliver PERRY is listed in the 1860 US census in Claybanks Township as Age 45. He is also listed in the 1870 census, at Claybanks, Flower Creek post office.
Oliver PERRY is not in the 1880 census, but Sophronia PERRY is listed as a mother in law in the household of her son-in-law Benjamin BOGUE at Claybanks. So I have assumed Oliver died sometime between 1870 and 1880. I have been able to trace the BOGUE line back to Connecticut, but I have not been able to connect Oliver Perry to anyone in New York. I have checked the census index for 1850 in New York and cannot seem to find the right family.

Posted by Janet Gosior Janet.Gosior@UAlberta.CA on Thursday, September 4, 1997
SMART, Joseph SMART (b1817) and wife Caroline from Gloucester, England lived Oceana, MI in 1870. Looking for info on children and death place/date.

Brother Jeremiah SMART (b1820), known as James J. WILLIAMS and wife Pauline, and children: Jane, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Clara, William, Rose and James Henry also living Oceana in 1870.

Nephews William (b1841), Joseph (b1850), Alfred or Harry SMART from Gloucester may also have lived Michigan.

Any info on the above families appreciated.

Posted by Shelley Murphy keli@talweb.com on Thursday, September 4, 1997
WORDEN in Oceana County.Any information on any relatives of Parley or Ahira WORDEN. Thanks

Posted by Bernita RKA21@aol.com on Sunday, September 21, 1997
I am looking for the last name of EDDY. I believe their is a possiblity my grandfather Rholette EDDY could have lived in Oceana county. He was born in 1860.

Posted by Karen Mohr mohr@buffnet.net on Monday, September 22, 1997
WARREN. Seek info on any WARREN families from NY or MA in or around Shelby, Oceana Co., MI from about 1830 - now. Thanks very much.

Posted by Pam Thompson thompson.pam@apple.com on Monday, September 29, 1997
I would like to contact descendants of the CROFF family of Oakland, Eaton and Oceana Counties, MI.
Researching Francis Marston CROFF and his wife Amanda MEAD.
Francis was b. 1824-32 in NY, m. 1858 in Eaton Co., MI, d. 1882-86 in Oceana Co., MI.
Francis and Amanda had 7 children.
His parents were Nathan and Olive CROFF, who were in Oakland Co., MI, by 1840 and Eaton Co. by 1845.
They had 6 or 7 children.

Posted by Hope Farris hope_engelmann@hotmail.com on Sunday, October 19, 1997
I am Reaserching the FRANCE Surname
I have FRANCE , Clarence Ashton born 11-July 1906 In Hart, Michigan . He died in the 1970's or 1980's.
He married Alvena LEAKE also from Hart, Michigan they had several children.
I am tring to find out who Clarence and Alvena's Parents are. I am willing to share information.

Posted by Lowell M. Schake UNKNOWN on Tuesday, October 21, 1997
CARTLAND, Asa Samuel
b. abt 1823 in Bangor, Maine
d. abt 1893
Came to Pentwater,Michigan bef 1870

Posted by Judy McCauley mccauley@gte.net. on Saturday, November 1, 1997
MCCAULEY, HACKLEY, CARNELL, CHICHESTER, HARTMAN
, I am looking for information on Daniel H. MCCAULEY b. circa 1847 OH. Daniel m. Mary Maria HACKLEY (b. circa 1850 in IN) Oct. 12, 1873 and resided in Shelby, MI.
They had several children: Emma, Sarah L., Lida, John W. and Daniel K. (aka Kary).
Dan later lived in the Ferry area.
2nd marriage: Dan m. Emma CARNELL April 3, 1910 and they lived in Ferry, MI (I don't think they had children together)

Sanford was one of Dan's brothers. Sanford m. Mary Audia CHICHESTER of Claybanks, MI March 22, 1868.
What happened to Sanford? Did Mary re-marry to Elijah HILLS of Hart, and was she aka Elizabeth?

Dan and Sanford's parents were Harvey and Sarah MCCAULEY. Other siblings were Sarah Jane, James, Seymour, William, and Louisa. They were all in OH in 1850.
Dan's son John Wesley MCCAULEY b. circa 1890 m. Chloe HARTMAN dau. of John and Eliza Hartman (Mills), of Shelby, MI.
Does anyone have info on this Hartman family?

Posted by Karen LNCKAC@aol.com on Thursday, November 6, 1997
Please help, I am looking for information on John LIPPS born Netherlands (?) 28 Sep 1852 and his spouse Mary BOUR whom he married in Michigan around 1876.
They had 12 children and were found in the 1880 census in Weare township.
Mary died in 1906 and is buried in Mt Calvary cem. in Weare.
John died in 1932 in Orange Co. Ca.
I believe that their oldest son, John lived in the Hart area and died there in 1965.
My grandmother, the second child, Catherine married Frank KOKX of Weare,
Any information would be appreciated.

Posted by Brenda L. Struthers blis@vgernet.net on Friday, November 7, 1997
I am seeking verification of the correct first name of my paternal great grandfather known by some as Frank STRUTHERS.
Others have told me his real name was Torrence Dorwin STRUTHERS. I found the name Frank on his son's birth record.
This man was reportedly a member of one of the founding families of Shelby, Oceana co, Michigan and was born in Canada(according to the census) about 1848.
Any information was be greatly appreciated.

Posted by Shelley Murphy keli@talweb.com on Tuesday, November 11, 1997
Searching for information on the WORDEN family in Oceana County Mich.
The Worden's moved to Oceana county abt. 1860.
Parley Worden died in Oceana County in 1862.
Posted by Bonnie Beck ladycarver@mvtel.net on Thursday, December 11, 1997
Looking for info on my husband's 2gg father, HILL, William A. I believe he d. in Hart, Oceana Michigan.
He m. Elvira Ann CLARK 12 Feb 1837, place unknown. They had dau Adelaide HILL b. 10 May 1851 in Ontario, Canada.
I need his date and place of birth, his parents. He signed intent to naturalize in Jackson Co., Michigan in 1860. Have not found other naturalization papers.
May have been born in Ireland, Canada, or Scotland. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Posted by Jolene Kelly Pillars Famlyfndr@aol.com on Thursday, December 25, 1997
Searching for Charles HAWKINS b. c. 1879 in Pentwater to Abner HAWKINS and Savanah CLUCHY.
He married Nora (unknown) and they had the following children:
Bert, Abner, Bertha, Edna, Viola, William, Edith and Lillian HAWKINS.
In 1920 they were living in Pentwater, Oceana Co., MI
Jolene Kelly Pillars, Mesick, MI

Posted by C. Mayer rcrcmayer@aol.com on Wednesday, January 7, 1998
William LEAKE(b. 8 February 1832 in Liverpool, England, d. 1 February 1913 in Claybanks Township, Oceana County) residing in Oceana County, Michigan from approx. 1855.
William married Mary LINEEN around 1854 in Buffalo, N.Y. Mary was born 20 September 1835 in Ireland, where ?, d. 31 July 1907 in Claybanks Township. They had 10 children.
I would like to know information on both William and Mary regarding immigration, parents and siblings names, and exact birthplace of Mary in Ireland.

Posted by Russ Charter charter@onslowonline.net on Saturday, January 24, 1998
BARNHART, William was granted a land patent in 1851. I am looking for any and all information on him.
He had a son George Barnhart bd Jan. 8, 1857. May have come from or born in Canada. Wife may have been Native American.

Posted by Al Williams abw@inforum.net on Friday, January 30, 1998
WILLIAMS, Oceana County, Michigan 1845 to present.
Trying to trace families related to Richard WILLIAMS and wife Cynthia PARKS.

Children were
Lemuel (Roseltha HALL),
George (Angeline unknown),
Charles (Sarah WRIGHT),
Daniel (Caroline E. SUMNER) and
Mahala (Charles I. CONDON).
The children were born in Canada and the family moved to Walker Twp., Kent County Michigan before moving to Reed/Ferry in Oceana County In 1845.
Marriages of descendants tied the WILLIAMS family to the families of: POWERS, KIDNER, JOHNSON, WESTENDORF, WENK, NEWMAN, BURTON, PLACE, BRITTAIN, BEACHUM, MENDHAM,
Little, or nothing, is known of the descendants of son George WILLIAMS.
Richard and Cynthia, Daniel and Caroline, Lemuel and Roseltha, and Mahala and Charles are all buried in the Ferry township cemetery along with other family members.

Posted by Bill Hewitt BillHewitt@prodigy.net on Friday, February 27, 1998
MORGAN - need obit of Viola Louise MORGAN, died 12 Aug 1995.
Widow of Harold MORGAN. Long-time residents of Hart.
Children: Merle MORGAN, Wanda ??, and Georgia MORINGSTAR.

Posted by Miriam Rose Hughes donhughes@msn.com on Wednesday, March 18, 1998
HUGHES, Robert and Betsy(KNAPP) 1860? to 1885.
I would like information on this family. Sons George, Harley, Charles and others born MI. They went on to WA by 1910.
Betsy's father Harley KNAPP died Crystal City, 22 May 1885 while visiting from NY.
If anyone knows of Harley's buriel place, that would be especially important.

Posted by Robert Sutherland-Wedding UNKNOWN on Tuesday, March 24, 1998
Looking for parents of John A. SUTHERLAND who married Marana B. GRIFFIS on Jan 12, 1890 in Oceana Co. Any information would be helpful.

Posted by Carolyn Medendorp ApliKaye@aol.com on Thursday, March 26, 1998
DEGROOT, Harke (Harry) (born 10-June-1850) and BOONSTRA DYKSTRA, Anthe (Anna) (born 28 July 1848)
Immigrated from Netherlands (probably Friesland) to New Era in 1884.
Arrived with children (Americanized names): John, Walter, Bert, Gertrude, Jessie, Oscar, Harry.
Remained in New Era until 1889 when family moved to Antrim County, Michigan.
Harke and Antje probably came to New Era because they had Dutch friends or family there. Looking for anyone with any connection to this family.

Posted by Rex R. Allen patrex64@aol.com on Friday, April 3, 1998
George P. ALLEN -- born 1836 Ashtabula Co., Ohio to Robert and Elizabeth (WHEADON) ALLEN.
Married Sarah J. ODELL in Ashtabula Ohio 1864.
They moved to Michigan late 1860's, in Oceana Co. ,Claybanks Twp.
He served in the Civil War and has a G.A.R. Post # 7 on his gravesite in Pinegrove Cemetary. Old # 7 is from Muskegon County.
I checked there for his unit,no luck! He is not listed in the index for Michigan soldiers and sailors. He is listed in the Michigan living survivors book,published 1894.
Question: How do I find his military unit in Ohio or perhaps Pennsylvania, if he crossed over and volunteered there?????? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Rex R. Allen (great grandson)

Posted by Doug Iford Doug_Iford@Bigfoot.Com on Friday, April 10, 1998
After the Civil War, three brothers migrated from Chemung Co., NY to Oceana Co., MI:

1. David Edson LATTIN (b. 1829 NY, d. 1890 MI) with his second wife Mary ROBERTS (b. 1840 OH) of De Kalb Co., IL.
His first wife, Charlotte LATHROP (b. 1836 NY, d. 1854 NY), had died in New York leaving one son, Anthony Thompson LATTIN (b. 1855 NY) who also came to Oceana County where he married Elizabeth Martha CROFF (b. 1858 IL) in 1875.
They lived in Elbridge Twp.

2. Sylvester LATTIN (b. 1832 NY, d. 1904 MI) where he married his second wife (2) Julia L. HURNIE (b. 1862 IN, d. 1938 MI) of De Kalb Co. IN in 1886.
Sylvester's first wife was (1) Jennie VANORTHWICK of Hillsdale, MI, but since she and her two children were living with her parents in Hillsdale in the 1880 Census, I assume she never made the trip to Oceana Co.

3. Horace LATTIN (b. 1843 NY, d. 1916 MI) with his wife (my ggm) (1) Philena MILLSPAUGH (b. 1850 NY, d. 1873 MI) and their two children, Edson and Elsie.
Philena died in childbirth with my grandfather, Elmer Guy LATTIN, and Horace subsequently married four more times:
a. (2) Anna M. JOHNSON (b. 1854 Canada, d. 1889 MI); three children: Edwin (b. 1874/75), Ernest (b. 1878), and Ella (b. 1880).
b. (3) Nancy A. CASMELL (nee FLETCHER) (b. 1840 OH, d. 1900 MI).
c. (4) Mary E. BROOKS (nee COURNER) (b. abt. 1860 MI).
d. (5) Mary B. STOCKWELL (nee SHANNON) (b. abt. 1846 NY).

Looking for information, documents, stories, photos, etc. on ancestors or descendants of these three. I already have considerable information I would be willing to share, especially on Horace and family.