Pat Dietrich Sun Jan 26 14:08:25 1997
BLAISDELL, Cecil Edgar b. 12/June/1886 Highland,Osceola County, Michigan. was my grandfather. He was the son of BLAISDELL Edson & Adelia and reported to have 15 siblings. Any information would be appreciated.

Lanny Robbins Fri Feb 7 16:02:49 1997
I am interested in corresponding with researchers and descendants of Job and Elizabeth (Betsy) Trowbridge and their son Almond C. Trowbridge. Betsy's maiden name was Elizabeth Robbins b. 1815, Ovid, Seneca County, NY. Job and Betsy ran the Disco Hotel in Disco Michigan until Job died. Then Betsy married D. Bowers ANDREWS and they moved to Evart MI. Elizabeth, wife of D. B. Andrews is buried at Evart.

Sandy Burdick Wed Feb 12 15:47:19 1997
I am looking for a William W. BURDICK who died in a train accident in 1904. He was living in Osceola County, MI at the time of his death. Further, a Silas R. Burdick was also living in this county in 1860 - looking for any info on him. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sandy

Terri J. Cody Tue Feb 18 17:46:21 1997
CODY/CARPENTER Any information on a JOHN CODY/CHARLES CODY/KATE CODY/WILLIAM CODY? Only reference I have is bible notation of John being born in Michigan around 1862-64 to Charles. Benjamin F. CARPENTER/Mary Jane WALL - Lived in Hartwick Township from 1850-1885 any information regarding birth/death dates, parentage, siblings any and all would be greatly appreciated.

Richard Anderson Fri Apr 25 19:31:00 1997
Appreciate any information of the COLE, HAMMOND, and PHILPOT families known to be residents of County in late 1800. Thank You! Richard Anderson reago@aol.com

Barb Rode Bonham Wed Apr 30 17:50:00 1997
I am currectly researching JOHN ROBERT FEWLASS/FEWLESS [1835-1900]. He married Lavina CLICK [1836-1885.] They lived in Sherman Twp, Osceola Co, MI. They had nine children: LYDIA ROOT, CHARLES FEWLASS, GEORGE FEWLESS, IDA LAMB, ALMA ALBERTA QUIBELL, ELNORA SMITH, WALTER FEWLASS, WILLIAM FEWLASS, and JAMES WARREN FEWLESS. John Robert FEWLASS' parents were George FEWLASS and Jane BROWN. If anyone is researching any of these persons, please contact me for an exchange of information. Thanks. Barb Bonham

Bobbie Snow Fri May 2 21:06:08 1997
Researching the WITHEY families of Osceola Co. There appear to be at least two 1) that of John Withey who married 1873 in Maryetta (Madole) James. In 1880 Mary was in Burdell Twp (?) Osceola Co with her brother Daniel Madole. Nearby are Frank and Jane Edgett. In their household is a Susan CROUT. Jane was nee Withey and is sister to John. Susan is their mother; she married 2d John J. Crout. Her maiden name may have been Lake or Luke. 2) the family of Charles A. Withey, who was from a Livingston Co. Michigan Withey family.

Janice Brain Tue Jun 17 17:56:34 1997
Looking for any information on Nathaniel Ramey, originally from Middlesex Co. Ontario Canada. Relocated to Evart Twp. Osceola Co., MI approx 1880 Married to Mary Ann BURRELL and had 13 children. Any information on Nathaniel or any of the family would be greatly appreciated.

Judy Hull Mon Jun 23 08:15:01 1997
WILLIAMS, LOREE, BERLIN, SHOCK, ROCK I am looking for information on the Williams family. I believe they lived in Park Lake Osceola Co. Mi. Henry A. Williams born in Mi. abt. 1842 and died 1913 Mi. married Elizabeth Loree abt. 1866. They had five children: Mary born July 1867 married to John Berlin then Henry Schoch, Joseph H. Williams born Nov. 1870 married Dora E. Booth Sept. 1894 at Park Lake, George, Almeda born Mar. 1878 married Nelson Rock May 1897 Park Lake and Andrew C. (my great grandfather) born Aug. 1881 married Lydia Baker 1903 Barry Co. Mi. Andrew married a second time to Anna Mae Wilson and resided in Osceola Co. where he died Nov. 19, 1951. Have not been able to find out any information on his parents except they were buried in Livingston Co. Mi.

Barb Bonham Wed Aug 6 17:49:04 1997
Andrew Jackson THOMPSON was born 4 Mar 1856 in Hancock Co, OH and died 1945 in Charlotte, MI. His wife, Julia Ann SHUCK THOMPSON was born 29 May 1857 in Hancock Co, OH and died 12 Feb 1935 in Charlotte, Eaton Co, MI. I am interested in either a death notice, obituary, or some kind of verification of their death. They were married in Allegan Co, then moved to Osceola Co and Wexford Co, MI. They had seven children: Lee Andrew THOMPSON (1883-1970), Bertha (Thompson) BRODIE (1884-1976), Sarah Isora (Thompson) (HUGGINS) BONHAM (1886-1974), Burr H. THOMPSON ( b.1891), JayTHOMPSON (b.1893), Glenn S. THOMPSON (b.1894), and Ray J. THOMPSON (b.1895) Would like to get in touch with anyone else who has these names in their database. Thank you.

Betty Bobo Fri Aug 15 06:24:02 1997
I am looking for information on WILLIAM HENRY BALL and his wife PATIENCE HALLADAY. They lived in Osceola County in Burdell Twp. according to the census. Some of their childrens names were Jasper, Jessie James, Nora, Iva. Jessie was a warden at a prison in Ionia where he lived. Nora married John BOBO and later went to Indiana. Any help will be much appreciated. William was born about 1849 in Ohio and served in the Civil War from Indiana. That's about all I know.

Carol A. McKellar Tue Aug 19 15:14:57 1997
FRENCH/MUNSBARDT (MENSHARDT)-Seeking info on EMMA CLARA MUNSBARDT Born circa Nov. 20, 1871 died in Hersey Village Aug. 24, 1910. Married to WILLIAM FRENCH. Parents listed on death record as MICHAEL MUNSBARDT(sic) and CHRISTINA BAILEY/BAUERLA Occupation for EMMA is listed as Landlady of Hotel. Does anyone have any info on this Emma or her husband, Hotel where she worked, Were there any children? Michael and Christina are my Great Grand- Parents. I have very little info on these families and would appreciate anything anyone has to offer. Thanks Carol

Betty Potter Tue Sep 16 23:06 1997
FORBES/SHERWOOD.Trying to find out the parents of E.C.(Edward Clarence- Charles) FORBES & Alice Mae SHERWOOD. They were married in Osceola Co. MI. in Oct. of 1882. Their son Jonathan Edward FORBES was b. in Evart Twp. in July of 1884.

Charles Lundine Sun Sep 21 12:15:11 1997
I am seeking vital data regarding August ERICKSON born in Sweden on Dec 28, 1844 and emigrated from Varmland, Sweden to Tustin, Michigan in 1888 with his family. His wife Stina; 2 sons: Carl Johan b. 1875, Olof Oscar b. 1877; and 2 daughters: Karolina b. 1878 and Anna b. 1881. There were probably more children born in Tustin after they were settled. It is possible that there are at present descendants of August Erickson. I wish to have family information for building a descendant tree.

Val Barney Wed Oct 8 05:10:071997
Jeddish & Mary C.(BURGESS)AUSTIN, children b. in Ashton, MI ca. 1858- 186X. Need both Jeddish & Mary's parents and any additional info. available. One son, Lafayete Kossuth AUSTIN, b. 1860 m. Ida NEWELL and had 2 sons, Lina C. b. 22 Jul 1882, Ashton, MI and Fred b. about 2 years later These families later moved to WA State. Have now found out that Jeddish is aka Jed, Jedediah, Jedadiah and Jediah, depending on what document one reads in Washington state. Jed was born 6 Oct, 1831, Ashton MI; wife, Mary C BURGESS, children possibly born in Ashton, Thomas J., Oscar, Victor Freemont, Lafayette Kossuth and Russel L. Austin. Jedediah's parents, William (CT?) and Mary (no maiden name) (Canada) and four children, Phebe b 1837, Jedediah b 1831?, Sarah b 1838 and Edwin b 1842 are listed in Sanilac Census. I need any info anyone might have for years previous. Mary C Burgess b 6 Jan 1829 in MI or Canada. Lafayett's wife, Ida D NEWELL, b 1855 in Rockford, Illinois. Parents, Orin Newell and Martha LORD. Martha's parents, Joseph LORD Jr. and Ruth BOSWORTH. Joseph Lord Jr. parents Joseph LORD and Caroline STERLING. Any assistance would be helpful-- I also have stacks of info on LORD,BURGESS, and of course AUSTINS if I may be of any help.

Larry L. Jordan Sat Dec 14 20:16:42 1996
Seeking any information on two brothers who were born in Pennsylvania and resided in Reed City, MI in 1881. William H. GAINES born about 1855 and George R. GAINES born about 1860.

Sara Bacon Sun Dec 22 08:49:26 1996
Seeking info on the following: Mary GOODMAN b. Jun 1864 MI m. abt 1884 Ira WORST b. Jan 1863 OH Ch: David, Carrie, Frankie, Alma, William, Alice, John, & Lila Mae. According to census records, Mary's father was b. OH and mother b.Germany. In 1900, the above family was living in Sherman Twsp., Osceola, MI. If anyone has info that would help me, I would appreciate it greatly.

Cindy Bryant Thu Jan 30 15:49:43 1997
BAUMGARDNER - Looking for all desc. of Catherine KOUTZ 1824-1856 and Jacob BAUMGARDNER - 1816-1881. One known Son, Edward Baumgardner 1850-1881, res. Mecosta/Osceola Counties.

Donald Holevinski Fri Mar 14 20:42:26 1997
Would like to communicate with anyone familiar with members of the Robinson family who moved to the Osceola county from Scotland by way of Canada before 1900. Have information to share on family members who include; John William Robinson, John Ebenezer Robinson who married Alma Hancock, and his brother James Robinson. dholeski@bmi.net

Debra Eddy Fri Mar 28 18:11:17 1997
Ira HOPKINS was born in Ontario County, New York, in May of 1842 or 1845, according to conflicting census records and GAR Post Records. I have never uncovered any information about Ira's parents, nor do I know if he had any brothers or sisters. Ira appeared on page 920 in the 1860 federal census, Oakland County, MI, West Bloomfield, a farm hand, living with the family of John CARE or CASE, 30, a farmer. On pg 929 of above census (69/69) is an Abigail HOPKINS, 50 years old, female, widow, value of real estate 600, bp NY. It's likely that she is Ira's mother, but I have no proof. On June 2, 1862, Ira Hopkins enlisted in the Civil War, serving as a Private in Company B, 88th Ohio Infantry, and was discharged on September 26, 1862. On 23 July 1867, Ira married Elizabeth Ann CLIFFORD in Woodland, Barry Co., MI. They lived in Barry Co., MI, Isanti Co., MN, Kent & Osceola Co., MI. Ira died 25 Jan 1912, Tustin, Osceola Co., MI. There was no obituary. They had nine children: Alfred Eugene of Jenny Lind, CA (1912); Flora Isabell, of Woodland, MI, wife of Edward A. SAWDY and Eugene VANDLEN; Alson, of Ludington, MI (1912); Frances Helen (died 1905), wife of Emil WELLENSTEIN; Julia, of Leroy, MI, wife of Arnel Kellogg; John Wesley of Cadillac, MI (1912); Phebe May HOPKINS of Tustin, MI (1912); Henry Robert of Aberdeen, WA (1912); and Addie Aneta PHILLIPS of Woodland, MI (1912). Am freely willing to exchange information about these people. Debra Eddy

Edward McCain Mon Apr 21 18:29:13 1997
Searching for any information related to the McCaine/McCain family of Evart, Osceola Co. Mi. Ed McCain EMccain5@aol.com

Richard Anderson Fri Apr 25 19:31:00 1997
Appreciate any information of the COLE, HAMMOND, and PHILPOT families known to be residents of County in late 1800. Thank You! Richard Anderson reago@aol.com

Barb Rode Bonham Wed Apr 30 17:50:00 1997
I am currectly researching JOHN ROBERT FEWLASS (FEWLESS) [1835-1900]. He married Lavina CLICK [1836-1885.] They lived in Sherman Twp, Osceola Co, MI. They had nine children: LYDIA ROOT, CHARLES FEWLASS, GEORGE FEWLESS, IDA LAMB, ALMA ALBERTA QUIBELL, ELNORA SMITH, WALTER FEWLASS, WILLIAM FEWLASS, and JAMES WARREN FEWLESS. John Robert FEWLASS' parents were George FEWLASS and Jane BROWN. If anyone is researching any of these persons, please contact me for an exchange of information. Thanks. Barb Bonham

Barb Bonham Fri May 9 12:19:07 1997
In 1958 and 59 William Ollie JOHNS and his wife, Lola Verle (REHKOPF) JOHNS were living in Copemish, MI. William was born in 1892 and was living in Hudson Twp, Mackinaw Co, MI by Rexton in 1918. His third son was born in Reeds City, Osceola Co, in 1920. He is believed to be Native American, a member of the Ojibwa or Chippewa tribe. We are interested in any information, but especially date of death and place of burial. Please contact me if you have anything on either of these persons. Thank you. Barb

Judy Hull Mon Jun 23 08:15:01 1997
WILLIAMS, LOREE, BERLIN, SHOCK, ROCK I am looking for information on the Williams family. I believe they lived in Park Lake Osceola Co. Mi. Henry A. Williams born in Mi. abt. 1842 and died 1913 Mi. married Elizabeth Loree abt. 1866. They had five children: Mary born July 1867 married to John Berlin then Henry Schoch, Joseph H. Williams born Nov. 1870 married Dora E. Booth Sept. 1894 at Park Lake, George, Almeda born Mar. 1878 married Nelson Rock May 1897 Park Lake and Andrew C. (my great grandfather) born Aug. 1881 married Lydia Baker 1903 Barry Co. Mi. Andrew married a second time to Anna Mae Wilson and resided in Osceola Co. where he died Nov. 19, 1951. Have not been able to find out any information on his parents except they were buried in Livingston Co. Mi.

SANDY MANIER Thu Jun 26 17:35:44 1997
I am seeking any information about Lawrence/Lorenz Manier/Minier. Papers passed on to me from deceased great uncle state Lawrence was buried in Evart,MI. Lawrence's wife was Deborah and they came to MI from OH or IN. Only dates I have are birth dates of Lawrences children, fr.1846-1870. Lawrence may have been a lumberjack. Was of German descendent. I believe they came to MI after the Civil War. Any info provided would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Barb Bonham Wed Aug 6 17:49:04 1997
Andrew Jackson THOMPSON was born 4 Mar 1856 in Hancock Co, OH and died 1945 in Charlotte, MI. His wife, Julia Ann SHUCK THOMPSON was born 29 May 1857 in Hancock Co, OH and died 12 Feb 1935 in Charlotte, Eaton Co, MI. I am interested in either a death notice, obituary, or some kind of verification of their death. They were married in Allegan Co, then moved to Osceola Co and Wexford Co, MI. They had seven children: Lee Andrew THOMPSON (1883-1970), Bertha (Thompson) BRODIE (1884-1976), Sarah Isora (Thompson) (HUGGINS) BONHAM (1886-1974), Burr H. THOMPSON ( b.1891), JayTHOMPSON (b.1893), Glenn S. THOMPSON (b.1894), and Ray J. THOMPSON (b.1895) Would like to get in touch with anyone else who has these names in their database. Thank you.

Betty Bobo Fri Aug 15 06:24:02 1997
I am looking for information on WILLIAM HENRY BALL and his wife PATIENCE HALLADAY. They lived in Osceola County in Burdell Twp. according to the census. Some of their childrens names were Jasper, Jessie James, Nora, Iva. Jessie was a warden at a prison in Ionia where he lived. Nora married John Bobo and later went to Indiana. Any help will be much appreciated. William was born about 1849 in Ohio and served in the Civil War from Indiana. That's about all I know.

Carol A. McKellar Tue Aug 19 15:14:57 1997
FRENCH/MUNSBARDT (MENSHARDT)-Seeking info on EMMA CLARA MUNSBARDT Born circa Nov. 20, 1871 died in Hersey Village Aug. 24, 1910. Married to WILLIAM FRENCH. Parents listed on death record as MICHAEL MUNSBARDT(sic) and CHRISTINA BAILEY(should read BAUERLA) Occupation for EMMA is listed as Landlady of Hotel. Does anyone have any info on this Emma or her husband, Hotel where she worked, Were there any children? Michael and Christina are my Great Grand- Parents. I have very little info on these families and would appreciate anything anyone has to offer. Thanks Carol

Fred Gansmiller Wed Aug 20 12:11:31 1997
John P GANSMILLER, Born March 15, 1874, Henry Co, OH. May have been living in Osceola Co before 1959. Looking for any information on the date of death of John GANSMILLER and his family if he had any. Any information on John would be appreciated.

Val Barney Wed Oct 8 05:10:071997
Jeddish & Mary C.(BURGESS)AUSTIN, children b. in Ashton, MI ca. 1858- 186X. Need both Jeddish & Mary's parents and any additional info. available. One son, Lafayete Kossuth AUSTIN, b. 1860 m. Ida NEWELL and had 2 sons, Lina C. b. 22 Jul 1882, Ashton, MI and Fred b. about 2 years later These families later moved to WA State. Have now found out that Jeddish is aka Jed, Jedediah, Jedadiah and Jediah, depending on what document one reads in Washington state. Jed was born 6 Oct, 1831, Ashton MI; wife, Mary C BURGESS, children possibly born in Ashton, Thomas J., Oscar, Victor Freemont, Lafayette Kossuth and Russel L. Austin. Jedediah's parents, William (CT?) and Mary (no maiden name) (Canada) and four children, Phebe b 1837, Jedediah b 1831?, Sarah b 1838 and Edwin b 1842 are listed in Sanilac Census. I need any info anyone might have for years previous. Mary C Burgess b 6 Jan 1829 in MI or Canada. Lafayett's wife, Ida D NEWELL, b 1855 in Rockford, Illinois. Parents, Orin Newell and Martha LORD. Martha's parents, Joseph LORD Jr. and Ruth BOSWORTH. Joseph Lord Jr. parents Joseph LORD and Caroline STERLING. Any assistance would be helpful-- I also have stacks of info on LORD,BURGESS, and of course AUSTINS if I may be of any help.

Kidwiler Thu Oct 9 18:34:14 1997
MOORE, Susanna b 1852. Daughter of Hiram Moore and Amy Tue/Twohey. Sibs:Louisa m John Robbins 1874 Rose Lake; Sarah Eliz m 1872 Alexander McAllister and 1893 Ernest Snyder;Hiram m ?. Mother weds second, David Page and has following child: Alzina m David Lanigan 1872 Osceola Co.; Abel m Mary; Emma m William Horn. Family resided Osceola Co, Clinton Co, Susanna Moore m 1866 Bethuel Hause at Ovid, both died San Jose, CA. One child only; Ella Amelia m Asa Bookwalter 1886 Ithica, Charles Nelson Metcalf 1899 at Millbrook, Isabella Co.

Gail Escalante Wed, 21 Jan 1998 12:31:35 EST
Osceola County, MI - Researching: LOKER and spouses: Eugene E. LOKER - b 1860 MA m Carrie LEADBETTER - b 1860 MA Resided: Hersey, Mich Occupation: Post Master children: LOKER, Ella May m1 Silas HODGES m2 HORTON m3 TAYLOR, LOKER, Vance Irvin m Cassie GOODWILL, LOKER, Rowland R. m Eva FERO, LOKER, Avis G. m George AVINS, LOKER, Walter 'Mason' m Lottie M. WILSON, LOKER, Clinton 'Perry' m Marion VANCE, LOKER, Hollie Eugene m Freida SCOTT, LOKER, Ralph W. - I have information to share on the LOKER line.

Karen Coady Sun, 15 Feb 1998 09:00:25 EST
I am seeking information on the Elgin Eugene Woolley family and the Barnard Jacob HULTEEN family (name may have been changed from Hullteen) I know that Amanda Sofia Paulson and Bernard Jacob Hulteen were residents of Tustin, MI and Marion, MI (my family still owns the homestead) The Hulteens came from Sweden to Tustin, MI. Barnard Jacob Hulteen 1867-1950 married Amanda Sofia Paulson 1875-1954 children Audrey Evelyn Hulteen 1913-1980 (my Grandmother) Jenny Elizabeth 1898-1974 William Barnard 1900-1930 Ebba Winona 1902- (deceased will find date) Beatrice Martha 1905 - (deceased will find date) Pearl Nina 1907-1997 Herbert 1926- The Woolleys I believe are Canadian... Elgin Eugene Woolley 1861-1936 married to Kristina Roberts 1863-1937 children Henry Eugene Woolley 1895-1976 (my Grandfather) Nina Gladys 1893-1975 Francis Daniel 1902-1970 I know that at one point Henry Woolley owned a bar in Marion, MI. The only real history I have is from Marion, MI and the cemetery there...

Gayla Artibee Wed,18 Mar 1998 20:36:21 EST
HAIGHT: Clive Evertt Haight DOB July 1917 in Barryton MI, moved to Evart, married Bernice MARTIAN DOB2-25-24 in Grand Rapids currently living in Evart.Clive's father was Oran O Haight born in Weidman 3-21-1899 married to aFlossie Allen, DOB June 6, 1989. I have Orans parents and grandparents information maternal surnames are BAKER, PARMELEE.. I also have the namesof Flossie's parents but no information maternal surname is NEY. ALLAN: Stan Allan born 6-19-1899 in NY died in Evart in 8-3-1973 married a Beatrice SICKLES born 5-3-1900 died 11-2-1983. Stans parents Orville Allan and Nellie OGELVIE (looking for information). Beatrice's parents John SICKLES died June 1936 married to a GLADES (no information) ROOT: Carl Root born 6-14-1900 in Hersey died Aug. 1971 in Canada on a fishing trip from Evart, married to a Natalie HUNT (was adopted into a family in Hersey and no information on her natural parents is available, records were lost in Lansing). Carl's parents Burt Root born 10-16-1866, died 2-27-1929 married to Mary PEAS born 11-19-1876 died 1-28-1969. CHRISTIE: Charles Christie married a Etta Bell MONGAR lived in Marion. Etta Bell is still living. Mongar was from the Evart and Sears areas. Charle's parents unknown male Christie married a Irene ENGLAND from the Evart, Marion area. Etta Bell's parents unknown male Mongar married a Anna DEWEY DAVIS from the Evart, Marion, Sears area.

Donn P. Cutler Wed, 25 Mar 1998 21:36:58 EST
I am looking for information regarding Homer Clark CUTLER b.25 Dec 1854 and wife Emmogene POTTER b 1858. They had one daughter Maude b 1879 who married Victor MONTGOMERY. The CUTLER family was located on the 1880 census in Lake Co, MI but later moved to Reed City area after 1880. There is record of homestead Sec32 Twsp19N Range11W to a Homer Cutler in 1884. Any info on Homer's family after 1880 would be greatly appreciated.

Norma Sun Dec 29 15:39:13 1996
Looking for birth, death, and parents of Frank RODABAUGH and his wife, Emily OLES Both died in Northern Michigan between 1908 and 1944.

Sandie Steele Tue Dec 31 09:43:03 1996
I am looking for information on My grandparents Curtis P. and Emma SUNDAY. I found them in the 1880 census in Missaukee Co. with 5 of their children.Would like to find their marriage. Emmas last name Was Nelson but was told her real mothers name was Mary Reed. Obit. I have says Emma was born in Greenville Mi.Curtis came from somewhere in Indiana. Curtis born in 1867. Emma in 1878. One of Emmas Brothers (?) was Henery Nelson. Thanks,

Lanny Robbins Fri Feb 7 16:02:49 1997
I am interested in corresponding with researchers and descendants of Job and Elizabeth (Betsy) Trowbridge and their son Almond C. Trowbridge. Betsy's maiden name was Elizabeth ROBBINS b. 1815, Ovid, Seneca County, NY. Job and Betsy ran the Disco Hotel in Disco Michigan until Job died. Then Betsy married D. Bowers Andrews and they moved to Evart MI. Elizabeth, wife of D. B. Andrews is buried at Evart.

Donald Holevinski Fri Mar 14 20:42:26 1997
Would like to communicate with anyone familiar with members of the ROBINSON family who moved to the Osceola county from Scotland by way of Canada before 1900. Have information to share on family members who include; John William Robinson, John Ebenezer Robinson who married Alma Hancock, and his brother James Robinson. dholeski@bmi.net

Debra Eddy Fri Mar 28 18:11:17 1997
Ira HOPKINS was born in Ontario County, New York, in May of 1842 or 1845, according to conflicting census records and GAR Post Records. I have never uncovered any information about Ira's parents, nor do I know if he had any brothers or sisters. Ira appeared on page 920 in the 1860 federal census, Oakland County, MI, West Bloomfield, a farm hand, living with the family of John CARE or CASE, 30, a farmer. On pg 929 of above census (69/69) is an Abigail HOPKINS, 50 years old, female, widow, value of real estate 600, bp NY. It's likely that she is Ira's mother, but I have no proof. On June 2, 1862, Ira Hopkins enlisted in the Civil War, serving as a Private in Company B, 88th Ohio Infantry, and was discharged on September 26, 1862. On 23 July 1867, Ira married Elizabeth Ann CLIFFORD in Woodland, Barry Co., MI. They lived in Barry Co., MI, Isanti Co., MN, Kent & Osceola Co., MI. Ira died 25 Jan 1912, Tustin, Osceola Co., MI. There was no obituary. They had nine children: Alfred Eugene of Jenny Lind, CA (1912); Flora Isabell, of Woodland, MI, wife of Edward A. SAWDY and Eugene VANDLEN; Alson, of Ludington, MI (1912); Frances Helen (died 1905), wife of Emil WELLENSTEIN; Julia, of Leroy, MI, wife of Arnel Kellogg; John Wesley of Cadillac, MI (1912); Phebe May HOPKINS of Tustin, MI (1912); Henry Robert of Aberdeen, WA (1912); and Addie Aneta PHILLIPS of Woodland, MI (1912). Am freely willing to exchange information about these people. Debra Eddy

ROBERT D. LA VALLEY Sun Mar 30 17:07:05 1997
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES AND ANNA VERGASON WHO LIVED IN TUSTIN, MICHIGAN IN 1870. BOTH WERE BORN IN N.Y. STATE, JAMES abt. 1833 and ANNA abt. 1836 . THEIR CHILDREN WERE HENRY, VIOLA, ESTELLA, & HELLEN [ ELLEN ]. ELLEN MARRIED JOSEPH RUSSELL ON DEC.21,1879 LINCOLN TWP., I THINK THAT MAUD ELLEN RUSSEL DIED ON SEPT.21,1886 IN ASHTON, MICHIGAN OR A NEARBY TOWN. PLEASE E MAIL INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS FAMILY.

Richard Anderson Fri Apr 25 19:31:00 1997
Appreciate any information of the COLE, HAMMOND, and PHILPOT families known to be residents of County in late 1800. Thank You! Richard Anderson reago@aol.com

Barb Rode Bonham Wed Apr 30 17:50:00 1997
I am currectly researching JOHN ROBERT FEWLASS (FEWLESS) [1835-1900]. He married Lavina CLICK [1836-1885.] They lived in Sherman Twp, Osceola Co, MI. They had nine children: LYDIA ROOT, CHARLES FEWLASS, GEORGE FEWLESS, IDA LAMB, ALMA ALBERTA QUIBELL, ELNORA SMITH, WALTER FEWLASS, WILLIAM FEWLASS, and JAMES WARREN FEWLESS. John Robert FEWLASS' parents were George FEWLASS and Jane BROWN. If anyone is researching any of these persons, please contact me for an exchange of information. Thanks. Barb Bonham

Bobbie Snow Fri May 2 21:06:08 1997
Researching the WITHEY families of Osceola Co. There appear to be at least two 1) that of John Withey who married 1873 in Maryetta (Madole) James. In 1880 Mary was in Burdell Twp (?) Osceola Co with her brother Daniel Madole. Nearby are Frank and Jane Edgett. In their household is a Susan Crout.Jane was nee Withey and is sister to John. Susan is their mother; she married 2d John J. Crout. Her maiden name may have been Lake or Luke. 2) the family of Charles A. Withey, who was from a Livingston Co. Michigan Withey family.

Janice Brain Tue Jun 17 17:56:34 1997
Looking for any information on Nathaniel RAMEY, originally from Middlesex Co. Ontario Canada. Relocated to Evart Twp. Osceola Co., MI approx 1880 Married to Mary Ann Burrell and had 13 children. Any information on Nathaniel or any of the family would be greatly appreciated.

Judy Hull Mon Jun 23 08:15:01 1997
WILLIAMS, LOREE, BERLIN, SHOCK, ROCK I am looking for information on the Williams family. I believe they lived in Park Lake Osceola Co. Mi. Henry A. Williams born in Mi. abt. 1842 and died 1913 Mi. married Elizabeth Loree abt. 1866. They had five children: Mary born July 1867 married to John Berlin then Henry Schoch, Joseph H. Williams born Nov. 1870 married Dora E. Booth Sept. 1894 at Park Lake, George, Almeda born Mar. 1878 married Nelson Rock May 1897 Park Lake and Andrew C. (my great grandfather) born Aug. 1881 married Lydia Baker 1903 Barry Co. Mi. Andrew married a second time to Anna Mae Wilson and resided in Osceola Co. where he died Nov. 19, 1951. Have not been able to find out any information on his parents except they were buried in Livingston Co. Mi.

Debbie Spencer Axtman Mon Jul 7 00:41:19 1997
Looking for any information regarding the parents of Jane E. RANDALL, b. November 24, 1825 in Zorra, Canada West. She married Moses SPENCER January 10, 1842, in Dryden, LAPEER COUNTY, Michigan. She married James SPENCER after Moses' death December 27, 1871, in Denmark Twp., Michigan. Jane's children by Moses SPENCER: Moses (Manuel), b. December 18, 1843 Mary E., b. February 6, 1845 Daniel L., b. December 3, 1848 Hannah Jane, b. March 1850 Eldorus, b. October 29, 1852 John P., February 12, 1854 Jerome Randall, b. December 25, 1856 Phoebe, b. 1859 Candace, b. 1862 Arthur, b. February 10,1864 Any information is appreciated. Debbie Axtman

Betty Potter Tue Sep 16 23:06 1997
FORBES/SHERWOOD.Trying to find out the parents of E.C.(Edward Clarence- Charles) FORBES & Alice Mae SHERWOOD. They were married in Osceola Co. MI. in Oct. of 1882. Their son Jonathan Edward FORBES was b. in Evart Twp. in July of 1884.

Val Barney Wed Oct 8 05:10:071997
Jeddish & Mary C.(BURGESS)AUSTIN, children b. in Ashton, MI ca. 1858- 186X. Need both Jeddish & Mary's parents and any additional info. available. One son, Lafayete Kossuth AUSTIN, b. 1860 m. Ida NEWELL and had 2 sons, Lina C. b. 22 Jul 1882, Ashton, MI and Fred b. about 2 years later These families later moved to WA State. Have now found out that Jeddish is aka Jed, Jedediah, Jedadiah and Jediah, depending on what document one reads in Washington state. Jed was born 6 Oct, 1831, Ashton MI; wife, Mary C BURGESS, children possibly born in Ashton, Thomas J., Oscar, Victor Freemont, Lafayette Kossuth and Russel L. Austin. Jedediah's parents, William (CT?) and Mary (no maiden name) (Canada) and four children, Phebe b 1837, Jedediah b 1831?, Sarah b 1838 and Edwin b 1842 are listed in Sanilac Census. I need any info anyone might have for years previous. Mary C Burgess b 6 Jan 1829 in MI or Canada. Lafayett's wife, Ida D NEWELL, b 1855 in Rockford, Illinois. Parents, Orin Newell and Martha LORD. Martha's parents, Joseph LORD Jr. and Ruth BOSWORTH. Joseph Lord Jr. parents Joseph LORD and Caroline STERLING. Any assistance would be helpful-- I also have stacks of info on LORD,BURGESS, and of course AUSTINS if I may be of any help.

Kidwiler Thu Oct 9 18:34:14 1997
MOORE, Susanna b 1852. Daughter of Hiram Moore and Amy Tue/Twohey. Sibs:Louisa m John Robbins 1874 Rose Lake; Sarah Eliz m 1872 Alexander McAllister and 1893 Ernest Snyder;Hiram m ?. Mother weds second, David Page and has following child: Alzina m David Lanigan 1872 Osceola Co.; Abel m Mary; Emma m William Horn. Family resided Osceola Co, Clinton Co, Susanna Moore m 1866 Bethuel Hause at Ovid, both died San Jose, CA. One child only; Ella Amelia m Asa Bookwalter 1886 Ithica, Charles Nelson Metcalf 1899 at Millbrook, Isabella Co.

Sara Bacon Sun Dec 22 08:49:26 1996
Seeking info on the following: Mary GOODMAN b. Jun 1864 MI m. abt 1884 Ira WORST b. Jan 1863 OH Ch: David, Carrie, Frankie, Alma, William, Alice, John, & Lila Mae. According to census records, Mary's father was b. OH and mother b.Germany. In 1900, the above family was living in Sherman Twsp., Osceola, MI. If anyone has info that would help me, I would appreciate it greatly.

Barbara Worth Rainey Sun Jan 26 12:31:00 1997
Seeking information about Jonathan and Sally WORTH and their descendants. Both are buried in Ashton Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Osceola County. Jonathon: b. July 21, 1804, d. June 20, 1877; Sally: b. August 2, 1807, d. September 25, 1880. They may have come to Michigan from Oswego County, New York. Any information about them or descendants would be appreciated.

Terri J. Cody Tue Feb 18 17:46:21 1997
CODY/CARPENTER Any information on a JOHN CODY/CHARLES CODY/KATE CODY/WILLIAM CODY? Only reference I have is bible notation of John being born in Michigan around 1862-64 to Charles. Benjamin F. CARPENTER/Mary Jane WALL - Lived in Hartwick Township from 1850-1885 any information regarding birth/death dates, parentage, siblings any and all would be greatly appreciated.

Debra Eddy Fri Mar 28 18:11:17 1997
Ira HOPKINS was born in Ontario County, New York, in May of 1842 or 1845, according to conflicting census records and GAR Post Records. I have never uncovered any information about Ira's parents, nor do I know if he had any brothers or sisters. Ira appeared on page 920 in the 1860 federal census, Oakland County, MI, West Bloomfield, a farm hand, living with the family of John CARE or CASE, 30, a farmer. On pg 929 of above census (69/69) is an Abigail HOPKINS, 50 years old, female, widow, value of real estate 600, bp NY. It's likely that she is Ira's mother, but I have no proof. On June 2, 1862, Ira Hopkins enlisted in the Civil War, serving as a Private in Company B, 88th Ohio Infantry, and was discharged on September 26, 1862. On 23 July 1867, Ira married Elizabeth Ann CLIFFORD in Woodland, Barry Co., MI. They lived in Barry Co., MI, Isanti Co., MN, Kent & Osceola Co., MI. Ira died 25 Jan 1912, Tustin, Osceola Co., MI. There was no obituary. They had nine children: Alfred Eugene of Jenny Lind, CA (1912); Flora Isabell, of Woodland, MI, wife of Edward A. SAWDY and Eugene VANDLEN; Alson, of Ludington, MI (1912); Frances Helen (died 1905), wife of Emil WELLENSTEIN; Julia, of Leroy, MI, wife of Arnel Kellogg; John Wesley of Cadillac, MI (1912); Phebe May HOPKINS of Tustin, MI (1912); Henry Robert of Aberdeen, WA (1912); and Addie Aneta PHILLIPS of Woodland, MI (1912). Am freely willing to exchange information about these people. Debra Eddy

ROBERT D. LA VALLEY Sun Mar 30, 1997 17:07:05 1997
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES AND ANNA VERGASON WHO LIVED IN TUSTIN, MICHIGAN IN 1870. BOTH WERE BORN IN N.Y. STATE, JAMES abt. 1833 and ANNA abt. 1836 . THEIR CHILDREN WERE HENRY, VIOLA, ESTELLA, & HELLEN [ ELLEN ]. ELLEN MARRIED JOSEPH RUSSELL ON DEC.21,1879 LINCOLN TWP., I THINK THAT MAUD ELLEN RUSSELL DIED ON SEPT.21,1886 IN ASHTON, MICHIGAN OR A NEARBY TOWN. PLEASE E MAIL INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS FAMILY. Boblava@aol.com

Bobbie Snow Fri May 2, 1997 21:06:08 1997
Researching the WITHEY families of Osceola Co. There appear to be at least two 1) that of John Withey who married 1873 in Maryetta (Madole) James. In 1880 Mary was in Burdell Twp (?) Osceola Co with her brother Daniel Madole. Nearby are Frank and Jane Edgett. In their household is a Susan Crout. Jane was nee Withey and is sister to John. Susan is their mother; she married 2d John J. Crout. Her maiden name may have been Lake or Luke. 2) the family of Charles A. Withey, who was from a Livingston Co. Michigan Withey family.

Judy Hull Mon Jun 23, 1997 08:15:01 1997
WILLIAMS, LOREE, BERLIN, SHOCK, ROCK I am looking for information on the Williams family. I believe they lived in Park Lake Osceola Co. Mi. Henry A. Williams born in Mi. abt. 1842 and died 1913 Mi. married Elizabeth Loree abt. 1866. They had five children: Mary born July 1867 married to John Berlin then Henry Schoch, Joseph H. Williams born Nov. 1870 married Dora E. Booth Sept. 1894 at Park Lake, George, Almeda born Mar. 1878 married Nelson Rock May 1897 Park Lake and Andrew C. (my great grandfather) born Aug. 1881 married Lydia Baker 1903 Barry Co. Mi. Andrew married a second time to Anna Mae Wilson and resided in Osceola Co. where he died Nov. 19, 1951. Have not been able to find out any information on his parents except they were buried in Livingston Co. Mi.

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