Mecosta County, MIMecosta County, MI
Looking for information on Jerry Lucas and Rose Mecho and their parents as well as Norman and Irene Wilson, all of whom lived in the Morley area from 1950's on.
Cyrus Mandel Duncan (son of Tyler (Capt. Jason, Simeon, John, John) Duncan
and wife Mary Ann ("Polly") Bentley) was born in NY state about 1831,
and married Sarah Jane ( ), born about 1836 NY. They had son Frank,
born abt 1852, and came to Green tp., Mecosta co., before 1859 when they
had Nellie, and lastly Addie (1866-1869). Any further info appreciated.
Have much on father's ancestry.
My interest in Mecosta County is Celia (Smith) Wilsie, great grandma of
Mecosta (Marriage Index), Celia Smith's father is listed: L. smith, Canada. She married in Newaygo, Martin Willsie/Wilsie (numerous
spell-ing variations). They farmed in rural Holton, MI, listed as Muskegon County 1870-1880 after the Civil War. children were: Ida, born, Cedar Creek, MI; Charley, Hugh and Stephen born Holton. Celia (Smith) Wilsie is listed in a Grant Cemetery transcript along side her son Stephen as well as a daughter or two. MacDonalds from Fremont, also buried there, are related thru the son, Hugh Wilsie's marriage to Carmalena Barks, formerly of Dayton and later Fremont, MI...who's parents were John Barks, IN & Helen McDonald, born in Canada. I seek more data on the parents of Celia smith 1850, who died in December of 1932, as I was named after her.
Researching GREEN (1850's on) and MITCHELL (1860's on) of Aetna Twp. and Morley and Stanwood areas.
I am researching the PAGE family. All I know of them is they moved to Michigan and were living in Morton Twp., Mecosta Co., MI according to the 1900 census. Their names were Benjamin & Susan Page. children listed Harvey, Pleney, Charles, Edith and Ray. Any information would be appreciated.
My SPARKS in Mecosta Co., go back to John Sparks, one of the first settlers in Chippewa Twp., b. 1830 in Crawford Co., PA., m. in OH to 1)
Mary Harris, b. 1835, d. 1855 in OH, then m. her sister Charlotte. Had children with both wives. Came to MI in 1867 and married Celia "Belle" Manning in 1871, and had at least five children with her. I have info on most all of the descendants, but need more info on the two children w/Celia: Celia Belle, who supposedly married a George W. Sparks (no relation) and Ceylon Manning. Both went to Boyne City area. John's son from his first marriage, GEORGE E. b. 1853 m. Henreitta Buckland b. 1853 in NY. Their son Clifford b. 1891 m. Laura Argue b. 1893, daughter of ARGUE, George came from Canada, m. Caroline Burgess b. in Canada 1861.
Would love to share information with anyone researching these names.
My great grandfather Bemsley H. Sinkler and his wife Isabella lived in this county in the middle 1800's and he is the father of Laura Sinkler, Timothy Edmonds wife. She died in childbirth at Big Rapids when the baby was three days old. His son Bemsley H. Sinkler Jr. lived here also and when his Dad died he bought the land off of his step mother, they later sold it and moved near Lake City, Michigan.
The ancestor I am trying to find out more about is Harlow Tiffany. I understand that he built a hotel in Chippewa Lake. I am interested in finding out the legal description of the land that hotel sat(or hopefully sits) on and who is the current owner of the parcel of land. Thank You.
Searching for info on Everett Joseph JOHNSON b. February 20, 1889 in Mecosta County, to Charles JOHNSON & Elizabeth Julieann (BRESSIN) JOHNSON. Died December 24, 1956. He had an older sister Mabel b. abt. 1855 who died of TB & several half siblings. We are having trouble locating birth records on him - perhaps born in Canada? Also, it appears that he did not have a SSN...? He's not in the SSDI. He was a logger in the UP, married Hazel Mae ROSE in Wheaton, MI and they had several children.
Any info would be helpful - I have more info if needed.
Jacob Hoffman born in Germany. Settled in Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI area. Some children are: Hazel Hoffman, Florence Hoffman, Fred Herbert Hoffman, b. July 10, 1883, William Hoffman, b. July 21, 1890, d. July 1976 Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI. Am seeking other children and spouse of Jacob Hoffman. If anyone has naturalization records book A. 1859 -1888 need info. on page 380. Intent to renounce allegience to Emporer of Germany, came to U.S. under the age of 18. Hoffman, Jacob Nov. 1, 1880. Thank You.
I am looking for any information on the Riley family. The original spelling was Reiley, they were from Cork Ireland. Desendants of James E. Reiley and Mary E. Moore. They settled in Remus. Either Millbrook or Wheatland Twp.
I am looking for Allen Family from Lakeview area. My grandfather Theodore Allen was born 11-26-1905. His father Alexander was his grandfather was William Allen who died in lakeveiw in 1925. My grandfather had about 15 brothers and sister The few I know are Ida, Harriet, Lona, Robert, Lela,Arther, Wiley,William. I am not sure who the mother is it should be Elizabeth Arnett but maybe Elizabeth Stephans.. any info would be a great help
My Great Grandfather, Mustafa Salem, lived on an acre of land in Mecosta County. His heritage is Sicilian from Sicily. Was married to Emma Jane Cooper.
I am looking for any infomation about the Withers family and Maginnis family that lived at Chippewa Lake.
Edward Eaton of Mecosta, born Pennsylvania March 11, 1794 married 1832 to Eliza Cole born September 17, 1807, Horsehead, New York, deid January 1, 1871. Mecosta Co., Michigan, Eaton Cemetery on Chippewa Lake Rd., West of Barryton. Children: Rachel, Edward, Joseph, JOhn, William, Harriet, Samuel, Noah.
I am trying to locate any information related to Rev. Edward Fitzgerald. In a Taylor Co., IA. newspaper "local happenings" type column, Rev. Edward Fitzgerald is described as visiting his daughter in Iowa in JUly 1894. The article describes him as being from Millbrook, MI. This is very likely as he had other family residing in Millbrook over the years. I'm not sure of denomination but it may have been Brethren. He was married to Adeline.
Looking for any information on Pauline (Berlin) Amsdill. She was born Dec. 1889 in Michigan. Her parents were John Berlin b:Feb. 1856 in Germany and Mary Williams b: July 1867 in Livingston Co. Michigan. She had a brother named Burr Berlin b: April 1887 Michigan. She married a Mr. Amsdill (I believe in Michigan)and had two children that I know of, Virginia Amsdill b: abt.1908 and Clyde Amsdill b: abt. 1909. Any information would be helpful.
I'm looking for any info on the Family of John and Clarissa Sanderson Their Grandson Clarence A Sanderson Married Lillie Shaver 10 Jun 1863 somewhere in Mecosta co Mi. They were later divorced. They came to the area around 1849 from Jefferson and St Lawrence counties NY. They settled in Mecosta,Isabella and HIllsdale counties. there were 10 Children James/Nancy/Ann/Cyrus Cannon/Henry (my Greatgrand Father) Mary Alsina/Orasmuss Almarion/Frederick and Francis. would like to know what towns they lived in and what were their occupations..etc,..
Hello fellow researchers. I would like to correspond with anyone with COOPER ties to the Big Rapids, Paris, Mecosta area. My great great great grandparents came from Halstead Essex England in 1857. I know all about their English life and their families back 3 more generations but have very little of their Michigan life. James and Susannah COOPER are listed on the 1860 census for Kent County. (This area was northern Kent at that time)Their children were Sarah, John, James, Emma, Hannah, Octavius and George COOPER. Several of the children married in this area and stayed in this area. I have been told that James and Susannah are buried at Highland View Cemetary. Looking forward to hearing from any of my cousins. Jeri
I am trying to locate any information related to Rev. Edward Fitzgerald. In a Taylor Co., IA newspaper "local happenings" type column, Rev. Edward Fitzgerald is described as visiting his daughter in Iowa in July 1894. The article describes him as being from Millbrook, MI. This is very likely as he had other family residing in Millbrook over the years. I'm not sure of denomination but it may have been Brethren. He was married to Adeline Harris. Also trying to locate where Adeline died.
At an antique shop in Mecosta, I purchased a picture frame containing a photo of a flapper. She is exquisite -- perfect in every deatil -- and appears to be somewhere in her mid-20s. I only wanted the frame and I assumed the woman in the photo was a star of silent films. She's THAT striking. She is wearing rings on her left hand so she might be married.
Hi, I just started working on my family tree, and I've learned my family lived in the Remus area. I would like any information that anyone could help me with on the Royce family. Thank-you Kim Wright (Royce)
need information on William Carrick, married Sarah Katherine Leddy,after her death remarried ( Elizabeth ?) on son Wayne.