bullet Katrina Kay KNIPFER was born on 12 Sep 1970 in Long Beach, CA. Parents: Rocky Charles KNIPFER and Mary MCCLAIN.

bullet Licheale Villegas KNIPFER was born on 7 Dec 1967 in Lansing, Ingham co. MI.. Parents: Michael James KNIPFER and Eula May DICKIE.

bullet Michael Frank KNIPFER was born on 4 Oct 1887 in WI..

Children were: Charles Hillary KNIPFER.

bulletMichael James KNIPFER was born on 15 Oct 1946 in Lansing, MI. Parents: Charles Hillary KNIPFER and Dorothy Patricia KURTZ .

He was married to Eula May DICKIE on 16 Sep 1967 in Lansing, MI. Mike enlisted. in army at age 17 where he completed High School. He was released
in 2-17-1967 with the Spec. 5 Grade. He served in Korea. He attended the Lansing
Schools and Eastern High. His Hobbies are fishing and hunting. He is a Democret
His nationality is German, English ,Irish.

Eula May is one of five children and has naturally curly hair. She attended the
Lansing schools at Elm North School,West Jr. High and Everett thru the 10th
Her nationality -English, Indian and French.


Information given and Compiled by E. May Knipfer. 1-24-1972
Children were: Bobbi Jean KNIPFER, Debbie Jo KNIPFER, Licheale Villegas KNIPFER .

bullet Rocky Charles KNIPFER was born on 24 Jan 1951 in Lansing, MI. Parents: Charles Hillary KNIPFER and Dorothy Patricia KURTZ .

He was married to Mary MCCLAIN on 7 Feb 1969 in Yukon, OK. Rocky attended Everett High School in Lansing, Mich.,later going to
Oklahoma where he became an Exterior and Interior Decorator.
Rocky's hobbies are hunting and fishing.

Mary graduated from Yukon High School in 1968. Her hobby is horses. Both
training and.riding. She manages a large stable of riding horses.

Their daughter,Katrina,at the age of six,competed in the State
Competition of Okla. in rodeo horse riding. In 1978 she rode in the
International Competition.

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Infornation from Patricia Egbert 1976 & 1978


Children were: Katrina Kay KNIPFER, Eric Lee KNIPFER.

bullet Sherry Lee KNIPFER was born on 31 Jan 1948 in Lansing, MI. Parents: Charles Hillary KNIPFER and Dorothy Patricia KURTZ .

She was married to Randall EBERBACH on 18 Mar 1969 in Lansing, MI. Randall graduated from Lansing Catholic Central School, Lansing in 1964.
He first worked for.Culligan Water Softener then for Morgan Trucking Co.,
where he owned his own truck. He attended Lansing Community College and obtained
his certificate in Heating and Air Conditioning.

Sherry graduated from Eastern High School in 1966, Lansing. She received
her Degree as Computer Operator in 197l. Later she attended L.C.C. and took
courses in Psychology. Sherry has also had training in Finances and.was
Funding Co-ordinator for "Model Cities" of Ingham Co. Health Dept.for
1973 and 1974. She. is now Medical Receptionist for two Lansing Doctors.

Information from Patricia Kurtz Egbert. 1972 also 1975

bullet David KNISEL

He was married to Sallie Juanita SLAWSON .

bullet Donald KOEWERS

He was married to Ada Fern GALLUP in 1939 in Grand Rapids, Mi..

bullet Cheryl Ann KUCHARSKI was born on 28 Sep 1954 in Dayton, OH.. Parents: Wayne KUCHARSKI and Edith NONAME.

She was married to Jeffrey Michael COLLINS in Centerville, OH..

She was married to Gary BOGGS.

She was married to Jessie WHITE.

She was married to Jerry LACEY.

bullet Wayne KUCHARSKI died in Dayton, OH..

He was married to Edith NONAME. Children were: Cheryl Ann KUCHARSKI .

bullet Elreno KUHLMAN

She was married to Beuford Claude STILL . Children were: Donald Dean STILL, Donna Marie STILL.

bullet Barbara Aylene KURTZ(2) was born on 18 Nov 1957 in Marlette, MI.. Barbara Ayline:
Barbara is in her first year of college at the University·of
Minnesota at Duluth. She is majoring in Spanish and Biology.
She is very fluent in Spanish and hopes to go to Spain or
Mexico or South America someday. I think she will too. She is
very artistic. Her paintings and drawings are very good.
While in High School she l?ad some of her work on display at
the University.

Barbara was in the Band and Orchestra in H.S. She is very
interested in people,especially those with problems. She would
make a good social worker except she gets too involved with
the peoples problems.
Parents: James Adelbert KURTZ and Shirley Ann RIDDER.

bullet Diana Lynn KURTZ(2) was born on 27 Apr 1960 in Ann Arbor, MI.. Diana Lynn:
Diana is a tenth &racier in H.S. She is in the Band and in Model U.N.
She likes to camp,collect rocks,bicycle,and play tennis.
She too, is a stamp collector anda coin collector.
Parents: James Adelbert KURTZ and Shirley Ann RIDDER.

bullet Dorothy Patricia KURTZ(2) was born on 30 Oct 1924 in Hastings, Barry Co., MI.. Dorthy Patricia Kurtz graduated in Lansing Schools. She was
a micro-film operator at the Reo also did Blue Print work.
After she and Chuck were divorced in May ,1968, she moved
to the farm near Weidman, Mich. Her parents had moved into
Weidman because of ill health and Patty was near if needed.
Patty has a sunny happy disposition. Also many hobbies.
The farm borders on the Chippewa River where they have a
house-boat that she enjoys when we;·.ther permits. She does
hand-work,enjoys writing, Bingo and loves to attend rummage
and antique sales. She particularly enjoys their woods in the
spring, hunting mush-rooms, and the animals and birds all year.

Compiled by V.M.Palmer Information from D.Patricia Kurtz
1971-----1978 Parents: Harry Frederic KURTZ Sr. and Ida Laura ROBINSON.

She was married to Robert HENDERSON on 21 Apr 1944 in Lordaburg, Hedelga, NM. She was divorced from Robert HENDERSON on 17 May 1968 in Holbrook, AZ. Children were: Robbe Josephine HENDERSON (Knipfer).

She was married to Laurence EGBERT on 25 May 1968 in Weidman, MI.. She was divorced from Laurence EGBERT in Jul 1968.

She was married to Charles Hillary KNIPFER on 27 Mar 1946 in Ohio. Children were: Michael James KNIPFER, Sherry Lee KNIPFER, Rocky Charles KNIPFER.

bullet Frederick KURTZ was born in Canada. He died in Petoskey, Emmett Co., MI..

Children were: Harry Frederic KURTZ Sr..

bulletHarry Frederic KURTZ Sr.(2) was born on 1 Aug 1902 in Petoskey, Emmett Co., MI.. He died on 3 Jun 1970 in Muncie, IN.. (2) He was buried in Petoskey, Emmett Co., MI.. Harry F. Kurtz, Sr.,received his schooling in the Petoskey Schools.
His father was a blacksmith also sheriff of Emmett Co. for years.
Harry's sister Fanny was the first white child to be born in Cross Village
a town noted for its history, several miles north of Petoskey. Harry
was working in a Drug Store in Hastings when he and Ida first met,and
were married.. He was interested in many things but his military
association was his life's work and involved extensive traveling.
He later married Dora L. Marks and they made their home in Lehigh Acres,
Florida. While going to visit a son, he became ill in Muncie,Ind. and
died. He is buried in Petoskey, Michigan.

Patricia Egbert & V.Maude Palmer 1977
Parents: Frederick KURTZ and Audrey HELRIGLE.

He was married to Ida Laura ROBINSON on 12 Aug 1920 in Hasting MI.. Children were: Harry Frederick KURTZ Jr, Dorothy Patricia KURTZ, James Adelbert KURTZ.

bullet Harry Frederick KURTZ Jr(2) was born on 12 May 1921 in Hastings, Barry Co., MI.. Parents: Harry Frederic KURTZ Sr. and Ida Laura ROBINSON.

He was married to Velma Cleora BROUARD on 11 Apr 1964 in Barry Co. MI.. Harry F. Kurtz, Jr. graduated from Petoskey High School in 1939. He
won a scholarship to Adrian College where he took ministerial work, then
changed to Science. He joined the Air force in 1942. After 9 mos.
training in San Antonio, Texas they were sent to Missouri and then for
advanced training in Wichita, Kansas. In 1943 they were at Houston,
Texas for transport flights. The high-light of that training was the
dance he had with Ava Gardner at the recreational center. He was ATC
in Medical and assisted in the malaria survey in Athens, Greece during
the Athens' revolution. Me served in the African Campaign and it was
here the Foreign Legion taught him to drink beer, in Merach, French
Africa. His work was in the dispensary after helping bring the wounded
into the air-field. In all these main battles he received only a sprained
ankle and minor injuries. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1946,
Serial #16160119.

Harry has had a very successful career with the UpJohn Co. of Kalamazoo
for many years. He is Biological Chemical Assistant in the Cardio-
Vascular Research Dept., which researches high blood pressure and diuretic
drugs. He met Velma Brouard, who was also in Research Dept. and the
mutual attraction resulted in happy marriage.

Harry and Velma both love animals and their home is idealy situated for
their.bird and animal feeders. Deer are often seen on thei:r lawn as are
other wild animals.

Harry enjoys fishing, camping and photography. He is especially interested
and knowledgable in Lapadary work and is very good with it.

Velma Cleora Brouard received her early schooling in a one-room school, a
mile from her home. Mrs. Farr was her only teacher for 8 years. Her high
school days were spent at Plainwell High, where she graduated in1934.
Her father died in 1935 as a result of a farm accident. Her mother passed
away 10 years later from a heart attack. Velma then made her home with a
sister and family at Hickory Corners, Michigan.

At this time she was employed at the UpJohn Co. of Kalamazoo where she
commuted each day. She has many happy memories of watching, loving and
helping raise five nieces and nephews.

On April 11, 1964, Velma married Harry F. Kurtz, Jr. at the Dewey's home
in Hickory Corners. They both worked'at UpJohn and commuted from Kalamazoo
to Crooked Lake, Delton for 5 years. In 1970 they moved into their new home
located on the homestead where she grew up. It is a Centennial Farm, being
in the same family since 1843.

Velma retired from UpJohn Co. in 1974 and has enjoyed being able to give
more time to her hobbies of sewing, refinishing furniture, making plaques
and decoupage, gardening and cooking. She remembers a maternal grand-
father and a paternal grandmother, the later being a descendant of Wm.
Bradford, Gov. of Plymouth Colony.

The Kurtzls enjoy entertaining their friends and relatives at the farm.
Harry is one of the best chefs at barquecuing meat.

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from Velma Kurtz, 1972

Children were: Marc G. KURTZ.

Children were: Karolyn M. KURTZ.

bulletJames Adelbert KURTZ(2) was born on 10 Nov 1930 in Hasting MI.. U.S. Navy-7-6-48 to 7-3-52: Honorable Discharge;Rate A02
Serial No., 934--8236
Education: Completed 11th grade of High School, quit and joined~
U.S. Navy. Received GED Certificate in Navy. Western Michigan
University at Kalamazoo,B. S.Degree 1956 (Biology Major)
University of Michigan School of Public Health in Environmental
Health Administration. MPH received in 1969
Employment: Mainly in Field of Environmental Health Administration.
Currently in charge of the implementationand enforcement
of the Solid Waste Management Program for St. Louis County,
Minn.The County is approx. 7200 SQ. miles in size. I am involved
with collection, intermediate disposal, and final disposal of
solid waste.(Garbage & Rubbish). I work with all levels of
Gov Govt and "the people" I have been on T.V. many times helping
to produce a program ,2 hour long panel programs, and "news"
All TV has been involved with Environmental Health.
Hobbies and Interests Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Canoeing, Hiking,Chess,
Photography, Natural History, Square Dancing, Archery, Rock Hound,
Okinawan Uechiryu Karate, Coin Collecting,Stamp Collecting
and Gardening.
Parents: Harry Frederic KURTZ Sr. and Ida Laura ROBINSON.

He was married to Shirley Ann RIDDER on 18 Dec 1954 in Kalamazoo, MI.. General:
The whole family has always liked camping,hunting for rocks,
hiking and Nature in general. The five girls have all had some
Karate.
Information by James A. Kurtz--.5/3/1976


Remarks by their Aunt Maude:
Jim added "I have endeavored to provide you with requested infamation.
You may sort out and use what you wish"
Remembering Jim's family before the girls were in High School and
not seeing them since they moved to Duluth, Minn.,his remarks
made very interesting reading. I concluded others would find
them equally interesting so have had most of it printed as received..
V.M.P.

Compiled by James Kurtz Information From Family Bible 5-3-1976 & 1978 Children were: Rebecca Anne KURTZ, Barbara Aylene KURTZ, Laura Marie KURTZ, Diana Lynn KURTZ, Karol Louisa KURTZ.

bullet Karol Louisa KURTZ(2) was born on 5 Feb 1966 in Charlotte, MI.. Karol Louisa:
Karol is in the fourth grade. She is in Girl Scouts, likes
camping, canoeing ,fishing,hiking, Natural History. She is very
concerned about the environment and pollution. She is also concerned
about animals, both domestic and wild. Karol likes to play chess,
collect stamps,collect coins,reads and likes Karate. She also is a
rock hound and collects sea shells.
Parents: James Adelbert KURTZ and Shirley Ann RIDDER.

bullet Karolyn M. KURTZ was born on 23 Jan 1948 in Kalamazoo, MI.. Parents: Harry Frederick KURTZ Jr and Mildred HORST.

She was married to Anthony WENSH on 12 Aug 1969 in Ann Arbor, MI..

bullet Laura Marie KURTZ(2) was born on 29 Oct 1958 in Ann Arbor, MI.. Laura Marie:
Laura is in her Senior year of H.S. She will be going to
College in the fall. She has straight A's in H.S. She is in Speech
Debates,Student Congress,Model U.N.and much more.She was in Band.
Laura has received many honors and award.s.

She collects coins,especially Canadian. Her main interest is
Stamp Collection. She has quite a collection. She also enjoys
tennis and, Bowling.

Parents: James Adelbert KURTZ and Shirley Ann RIDDER.

She was married to Kevin K. DAHLEN on 2 Dec 1978 in Duluth, MN.

bullet Marc G. KURTZ was born on 12 Feb 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI.. Parents: Harry Frederick KURTZ Jr and Velma Cleora BROUARD .

bullet Rebecca Anne KURTZ(2) was born on 25 Jul 1956 in Kalamazoo, MI.. Attending University of Minnesota at Duluth. She is an
Air-Force Cadet and shall receive her Commission upon
graduation. She is also Area Commander of Angel Flight.
The Area consists of six states and twelve Colleges. She
goes all over the United States. She will go to Washington,D.C.
in Sept. 1976 along with other area commanders in the U.S.
and meet President Ford and other high ranking Air Force
officials.
She speaks German and French. She spent 7 weeks in Germany
living with a German family in the summer of 1974.
She was in the band and orchestra..She was also a Cheer-leader
before her back was broken in the car accident in 1970.
She is marrying Dale Madison, June 12,1976.
Becky is quite a go getter.
Parents: James Adelbert KURTZ and Shirley Ann RIDDER.

She was married to Dale Robert MADISON on 12 Jun 1976 in Duluth, MN.

bullet Esther KUTH Parents: Michael KUTH and Bashab BALLOU.

She was married to Asa THOMPSON .

bullet Michael KUTH

He was married to Bashab BALLOU. Children were: Esther KUTH.

bullet Alfred Ralph LABLANC was born on 11 Mar 1925 in Vancouver, WA.

He was married to Margaret Jean DOUGLAS. Children were: Gordon Robert LABLANC.

bullet Gordon Robert LABLANC was born on 19 Mar 1951 in Tacoma, WA.. He was a Saleman in a tire store in Tacoma, WA.. Parents: Alfred Ralph LABLANC and Margaret Jean DOUGLAS.

He was married to Jennifer Lois MAIN on 21 Sep 1971 in Tacoma, WA.. Gordan's Paternal grandfather LeBlanc came from Manitoba, Canada His grandmother came from Scotland. His maternal great grand parents came from Norway.

Jennifer is very artistic and enjoys hand crafts. She graduated from lincoln High School then attended Central Washington College.

Compiled by V.M. Palmer Information from Virginia Main 1972 also 1975 Children were: Gordon Robert JR. LABLANC.

bullet Gordon Robert JR. LABLANC was born on 17 Jul 1974 in Tacoma, WA.. Parents: Gordon Robert LABLANC and Jennifer Lois MAIN.

bullet Jerry LACEY

He was married to Cheryl Ann KUCHARSKI .

bullet Edward Lamb LAGRONE

He was married to Alice Beryl HOLLON .

bullet Raymond Tiras LAIRD was born on 27 Oct 1929. He died in 1996. Parents: Travers Alexander LAIRD and Betty Hope HOLLON .

bullet Travers Alexander LAIRD

He was married to Betty Hope HOLLON on 2 Nov 1923. Children were: Travers Alexander LAIRD Jr., Raymond Tiras LAIRD.

bullet Travers Alexander LAIRD Jr. was born on 11 Apr 1925. Parents: Travers Alexander LAIRD and Betty Hope HOLLON .

He was married to Joan Marie LEE.

bullet Noname LAMB

She was married to Abia PRESTON.

bullet Joseph LANCASTER of Amesbury had 7 Children

bulletBenjamin C. LANDON.

He was married to Elnora BELLINGER . Children were: Harry H. LANDON.

bullet Harry H. LANDON was born in 1872. Parents: Benjamin C. LANDON and Elnora BELLINGER.

He was married to Nellie STILL on 7 Mar 1899 in Frontier co. NE.. Children were: Viola Nellie LANDON.

bullet Mary Ann LANDON was born on 6 Feb 1820 in , Tioga, Pennsylvania. She died on 25 Dec 1889 in Ashland, Cass County, Nebraska. She was buried in Sheffer Pioneer, Cass County, Nebraska. She has reference number 19. !Birth: Alice J. Covalt Dentler. Also Kehler Family Bible--Joseph's hand.
!Marriage:
!Death: Federated Womens' Club: A Centennial History of Greenwood, NE.
Also Betty J. Covalt, of Alliance, NE, who had seen a copy of the Landon Family
Bible with that data in it.
!Death: Kehler Family Bible record. Shows she was age 69 years 10 months, 19
days. Appears to be in Joseph Kehler's handwriting.

Children were: John Elis KEHLER, Ellen KEHLER, Charlotte KEHLER "Lottie", Elizabeth KEHLER "Lib", Margaret KEHLER, Claraan KEHLER, Clara A. KEHLER, Charles F. KEHLER, Francis May KEHLER, Harriette Emma KEHLER, Ida May KEHLER, Daniel H. KEHLER, Samuel E. KEHLER.

bulletViola Nellie LANDON was born on 20 Dec 1899 in NE. She died on 7 May 1978 in Bremerton, Kitsap, WA. Parents: Harry H. LANDON and Nellie STILL.

She was married to Earl Vernon JOHNSON on 16 Feb 1918 in NE. Children were: Zelma Mae JOHNSON , Rayma Faye JOHNSON.

bullet William (Bill) LANE was born on 5 Sep 1928. He died on 11 Dec 1978 in FL.. He was buried on 16 Dec 1978 in Banfield Cem., Barry Co. MI..

He was married to Marjoie STILL.

bullet Ann LANGDON

She was married to Franklin Furman STILL on 11 Jan 1854 in Boone,IL. Children were: Charles D. STILL, Fred P. STILL.

bullet Abraham LAPHAM

He was married to Esther ALDRICH on 17 May 1776 in Uxbridge, Worcester, MA.

bullet Hope LAW

She was married to David ALDRICH.

bullet William LAWTON

He was married to Phila ALDRICH in Uxbridge, Worcester, MA.

bullet Anna LEACH was born on 31 Aug 1679. She died before 14 May 1753.

She was married to Thomas PRESTON in Jun 1708 in Salem Village, Essex, MA. Children were: Thomas PRESTON, Rebecca PRESTON, Anna PRESTON, Mary PRESTON, David PRESTON.

bullet Benjamin LEACH

He was married to Sarah PRESTON on 26 Jul 1772.

bullet Mary LEACH was born before 1 Aug 1714 in Salem , Essex, MA. She was baptized on 1 Aug 1714 in Salem , Essex, MA. She died on 8 Feb 1780 in Glocester, Essex, MA..

She was married to Moses PRESTON on 24 Nov 1736 in Beverly, Essex, MA.. Children were: Elizabeth PRESTON, Joseph PRESTON.

bullet Sarah LEACH was born on 13 Nov 1657 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA..

She was married to John ALDRICH on 31 Oct 1678 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA.. Children were: Sarah ALDRICH, Benjamin ALDRICH, Peter ALDRICH, Josiah ALDRICH, Susan ALDRICH, John ALDRICH, Jacob ALDRICH.

bullet Samuel LEAKE

He was married to Hannah PRESTON.

bullet Joan Marie LEE

She was married to Travers Alexander LAIRD Jr..

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