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Branch County, Michigan Queries
1997
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Pam Navrat Fri Jan 3
09:58:52 1997
Would like any information on ancestors or descendants of ZEBULON BURCH,
born 1799 in New York, died between 1860-1870 in Bronson, Branch Co.,
Michigan. Also, ADDISON BURCH, born 1804 in New York, died 1862 in
Batavia, Branch Co., Michigan. Any information on any of the BURCH
families from Branch Co., Michigan would be greatly appreciated. Will be
glad to share information. Thank you!
Kathy Bryce Thu Jan 9
18:13:20 1997
I am looking for infomation on my ancestry in the Branch County Area. My
Gggrandfater Alonzo RANDALL marrier Maryett (Margett) FONDA 2/12/1857 in
Branch County. My other Gggrandmother was Sarah FONDA-BROOKS. Also I am
related to a David FONDA.
Alonzo and Maryett eventually settled in Eaton County Michigan
I am very interested in any information on FONDA or RANDALL in the
Michigan/Branch county area. I can provide extensive decendant
information.
Ronald J.
Sortor Sun Jan 12 13:21:14 1997
I am seeking information on George SORTER and J. S. SORTER both
of whom owned property along Old U.S.-27 about eight miles south
of Coldwater, in Ovid Township in 1858. Also Jacob SORTER who
owned the land on which the cemetery on the west side of the
highway is built in 1872. William SORTER owned land across the
road from the cemetery. I would also like any information
relating to members of the SORTER family that may be buried in
this cemetery.
I have information on mebers of the SORTER/SORTOR/SORTORE family
going back to the early 1700's to share with fellow researchers.
Bruce R. Bender
Tue Jan 21 11:22:31 1997
I am looking for information on the descendants of Jacob Bender
and Melissa Van Orsdal. I believe both of them are buried in
Quincy, as well as Melissa's father John Van Orsdal. I know that
Franklin Edgar Bender also lived in Litchfield. I am a descendent
of his son Edward Roscoe Bender, who was my grandfather. Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
Scott Lockhart Tue
Feb 4 21:04:26 1997
Searching for obituary for one William Milliman d.c. 1855 Bronson? Burr
Oak? Branch County, MI. William had a brother, Asa, who also lived in the
area. I believe they were born in New York and moved to Bronson c. 1835.
William and his wife Martha? --had nine children including one William
Wesley Milliman b.c. 1848 d.23-12-1922. William Wesley Milliman had ten
children. I have information on their births and am willing to
share.
Marie (Smead)
Leiss Wed Feb 19 10:58:42 1997
OTTO ERNEST SCHMUHL came from Germany when he was a year old. He was my
GR GR Grandfather. His daughter MYRTLE MAE SCHMUHL born Dec. 10, 1876
was my GR Grandmother. OTTO SCHMUHL married MAIM PATTERSON.
MYRTLE MAE SCHMUHL married GERMAINE
ERNEST STANLEY from Hartford, MI on Dec. 7, 1898.
If you know anything
about any of these surnames, please contact me.
Dianne Stenzel Thu Feb 20
09:18:42 1997
WILCOX - Seeking information on and the descendants of Amos Wilcox born
in Orange Co., NY the son of Isaac Wilcox and his wife, Sarah Carpenter.
Amos died at Coldwater, Branch Co., MI where he had raised a large
family. I wish to correspond with any Wilcox descendants and will gladly
exchange information. Thank you. e-mail or write:
Mrs. Dianne Stenzel, 8819 Baker Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21234-4119
Carl Ciminelli Thu Feb 22
09:18:42 1997
Seeking information on BURNS. My father was born in Coldwater
Oct. 2, 1926 at a place for unwed mothers. I don't know the
proper name of the insitution, but it was well known back
then.
His real birth name was: LESLIE DWAYNE BURNS
Grace Farley Sun Feb 23
10:04:26 1997
Searching for maternal great-grandfather, supposedly of Native American
descent.Born in Coldwater, MI. Was killed in a paper mill accident.
Marie Smead Leiss
Fri Feb 28 05:39:41 1997
I am researching the following surnames and would like to contact any
descendents of these persons: Ernest Germaine STANLEY (b. May 27, 1872)
married Myrtle Mae SCHMUHL (b. Dec. 10, 1876) Nathan L. STANLEY (b. Nov
11, 1843) married Alice DYER on Bangor Tsp. (b. circa 1833) Otto Ernest
SCHMUHL (came from Germany when he was 1 yr. old) married Maim PATTERSON.
Nathan STANLEY was the son of Cornelius STANLEY.
Bunny Peterson Sun Mar 2
18:51:01 1997
KENT/PALMATIER/PALMATEER/PALMATER: I am looking for information on and
researching KENT, ALFRED B: MAR 1855 OHIO and
PALMATIER/PALMATEER/PALMATER, Albina, b: 1861, MI. Alfred and Albina
Kent lived in Sparta, Kent Co., MI at the time of the birth of their 3rd child,
Flossie in 1889 and their fourth child, Charles William (known as
William)in 1892. They then went on to Montcalm County, MI. Albina's
parents, Charles Palmatier and wife Elizabeth McClellan were located in
the 1880 MICHIGAN, BRANCH COUNTY Census. If anyone has any information
in their records on this KENT/PALMATIER family, please e-mail me. Any help
will be appreciated. Thank you.
Marcia Kuder Sat Mar 8 07:11:35
1997
ROCKWELL, Theodore/ George W. in Hickory Corners Michigan last
family known.
Robert F. Bovee Sun
Mar 16 04:27:28 1997
Looking for birth record of Flora Bovee-born May ?, 1889.. Daughter of
George & Etta Bovee. She died before 1920. She married Leo
Kahler & had Ross b about 1910 & Freda about 1914. Obit of Flora?
or any other information on the family.
Sue Waterman Tue Mar 18
05:37:16 1997
Seeking anyone with a copy of the "History and Biographical Record
of Branch County, Michigan". I need some information contained in
that book.
Sue Waterman Sat Mar 22
10:23:16 1997
Seeking any information on the WATERMAN family in Branch Co.
Nova Popovich Tue Mar 25
14:11:54 1997
Elias HIVELEY and Deanna BILLS married 1857 in Branch Co. Children:
William, Charles, Andrew & Mary. Any information would be appreciated.
Michael Disorbo Tue Apr 22,
14:11:54 1997
I am looking for any information on the DE NOYELLES family. Marshall T. DE
NOYELLES married a Emma Jeanette KENT, according to his Civil War Pension
Records, in Bronson, MI on May 7, 1866 by R. Compton J.P. They lived in
Union City, MI and had the following children: Eva K. born May 16, 1868
married to Robertson MUIR, George B. born Aug 17, 1870 married to Lula E.
PERRINE, Dottie F. born Nov 13, 1873, Clarence T. born Mar 28, 1877,
Lillian F. born Aug 22, 1881, Ethel M. born April 9, 1885, Nina M. born
Sept 26, 1887, Robert D. born Aug 9, 1891and Leontine born 1895. Emma
Jeanette KENT was the daughter of George M. and Sarah J. KENT who lived in
the town Matteson. Marshall DE NOYELLES died on March 23, 1911 in Battle
Creek, MI and cannot find where he is buried. Any information on this
family would be appreciated. Thank you.
Jeanne Larzalere Bloom Thu
Apr 3 20:50:04 1997
LARZELERE, BREWER
Am seeking information about the following family. Also interested in
any descendants of family.
DANIEL LARZELERE, b: 1821 in Seneca Falls, NY, d: after 1905 in Quincy,
Branch County, MI, married CORDELIA BREWER, b: 1827 in NY.
Child of Daniel Larzelere and Cordelia Brewer:
FRANK A. LARZELERE, 1847-?
Daniel Larzelere married second CLYMENA ?
Children of Daniel Larzelere and Clymena?
INA M. LARZELERE
CLYMENA LARZELERE
Thanks.
Jeanne Larzalere Bloom
2666 East 73rd Street, Apt. 11-W
Christie Dormaier Wed May 14
20:48:57 1997
I am looking for someone who knows about the Snow Prarie Church and
cemetery in Giliad or Batavia
township in Branch county. Several of my ancestors were founding members
and are buried there. John C. Brook, Sabra Cole Brook, Marita Brook.
John C. Brook had two children A. Ione Brook and Maurice Brook.
Steven E. Wallace Sun
May 11 15:27:39 1997
I am looking for members of the Charles H. WALLACE family. Charles
b.1849-d.1934 married Alice JUPP b.1850-d.1939 and lived in the Bethel
Township area of Branch Co. They had at least eight children that I know
about, all remaining in the southwest Michigan region. The childrens
names and dates are as follows: Ida May b.1872, James W b.1873, Charles F
b.1880, William E b.1883-d.1972, Ada V b.1886-d.1972, Dayton A
b.1887-d.1968, Oland J b.1888, and Clyde D b.1893-d.1971. Any
information on ancestors or decendants would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Janet Davis Fri May 16
16:32:55 1997
STRAEHLY, SMITH - Looking for ancestry information about Clayton
STRAEHLY b. 1871 in Bronson, MI. Married Maymie THURSTON 1927.
Parents are David STRAEHLY and Lovina (SMITH) STRAEHLY. David
and Lovina had 15 children, Clayton was the youngest. All of
the sons of David and Lovina had daughters, so the family name
ends with this generation. Would like to know more about David
and Lovina, and what nationality is for STRAEHLY. I have been
told Pennsylvania-Dutch, but I believe this is incorrect.
John D Robins-
Wells Thu May 22 01:28:05 1997
Researching in Union City area, Lawless, Wells, Robins, Moore, Draper,
Kindig, Godfrey.
George L Pierce Sun May
25 20:05:37 1997
Looking for family of Morris and Mary Ann Pierce who moved to Branch Co
in 1854 from Lenawee county, and ran the Vermont Hotel in Coldwater or
Bronson...sons Jonathan b 1839, Guy b 1840, Clement, Jane and Martha. Am
a descendant of Guy, who moved to WI. Also related to Howard Pierce, I
think one of the original residents of the county.
Rob
Robinson Sat May 31 14:56:43 1997
Looking for information on Myron FERGUSON. He is listed in the 1880 MI
soundex in Branch Co. Coldwater twp. He is listed with his wife Emaline
W. and son Clarance S. Myron was born in 1845 in Oakland Co. MI. Emaline
was born in Ohio in 1852. Son Clarance S. was born in 1874 in Michigan.
Myron migrated from Oakland Co. to Branch Co in around 1870. Any help
would be appreciated.
Christina Brugman Wed Jun 4
08:49:13 1997
I am looking for the family of Phoebe Maria BAILEY who married Julius
Leander HART in 1852.
Jim Sanderlin Fri Jun 13
14:25:36 1997
NICHOLSON- Looking for info on Jesse Nicholson, who was living in
Coldwater, MI, in 1942. He was born ca 1908 in Moline, IL and his parents
were Jesse Sr and Gertrude Beal Nicholson
Barbara Dean Mon Jun 23
17:31:41 1997
Seeking information on Erastus Post Stocking, who married Mary Jane David
of Hillsdale Co. in 1859 in Branch Co. They resided in Branch Co. in
1860, then moved to Newaygo Co.
Joey Pedigo Sat Jun 28
08:52:54 1997
I am interested in any information on the family of Henry A. SPIGLEMYRE.
He married Sidena MENGES in Steuben Co., IN in 1883; their children were:
Worthy and Harold SPIGELMYRE. Harold was a career military man probably
born around 1900. Sidena MENGES b. 1863 in Steuben Co., IN. This family
was in the Quincy, MI area in the 1920's and probably for some years
before. Any information would be appreciated.
Diane & Jerry Parsons
Sun Jun 29 13:09:33 1997
We are looking for information about Genetta CAMPBELL who marrried David
GIBSON. They lived near California Corners. They are buried in the
Cemetery in California Corners. She died in 1865 and he died in 1875.
Any information about their children would also be appreciated. Diane and
Jerry Parsons
Art Lee Mon Jun
30 21:03:58 1997
In 1870, Albert C. Burdick, a lumber dealer from Coldwater, MI, bought
some land along the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern RR in Porter County,
Indiana. On this land, he established a woodyard, and a small town grew
up, bearing his name. Burdick, IN had a lifespan of about 100 years, and
is now defunct. We would like to know if any descendants of Albert
Burdick are still in the Coldwater, or Branch County, area.
Marion L. Stevens Wed Jul
9 14:28:12 1997
Looking for information on Edwin E. Lewis and Anna M. Garvin who were
married in Coldwater 2Dec 1865. His parents were William Lewis and Mary
Shipman. Anna was probably born in TN. I have no further information on
her. Edwin and Anna's daughter was my gm Kate Lewis, she married Asa
Hartzler. and second married Arthur Saunders. Any information on these
families is greatly appreciated.
Jared Hurlburt Wed Jul
9 14:28:12 1997
I am looking for info on a Frederick Gardner HURLBURT Married to a Emma
DILLINGHAM 3-31-1872 In Branch Co. Thanks, Sonja Hurlburt
Joseph F. Dunten
My great grandfather was in Branch County about 1870
to about 1882. He bought a farm in Ovid Township. His name was Washington Dunten.
He was born 1841 in Allen County, IN, and died 1931 in Allen County, IN. His half
brother, Daniel I Dunten/Dunton was in the Detroit area also. Daniel's grandson
Chester Arthur Dunton was into real estate in Oakland County espically in Berkley.
He is now buried in the mausoleum at Roseland Park Cemetery.He was born 1883, died
1928. His only daughter, Marjorie D Dunton married a M J Hickerson. I would like
to find out if they had any children. I have information on Chester Arthur Dunton
they may be interested in.
Thanks, Joseph F Dunten
223 Clark Dr.
La Marque, TX 77568-4732
Barbara Moon Weiler Fri Jul 25
05:58:30 1997
MOON Am seeking information about the descendants of the six Moon
brothers that settled in Van Buren, Branch and Kalamazoo Counties.They
were: John S. b 1803, William L. b 1810, Peter J. b 1818, Joseph T. b
1819, Horace W. b 1822 and Ambrose F. b 1824. All were born in Ontario
Co., NY to Philip Moon who came into the area with them in the late
1820s.
Toni Cullum Fri Jul 25
05:58:30 1997
My Mother's Great Grandmother was a woman doctor in Coldwater around 1870.
Josesph Devillo Benson married my Great Grandmother Susan Adams there in
1872. I am trying to find history on both of these ladies. Susan Adams
(born in NY) was supposed to have been the daughter of a John Quincy Adams
and relative of the president of the same name. My Great Grandparents
moved on to Kenmare ND where they were part of the founding fathers of that
city. I just attended the Centennial there this summer. Any information
you might have would be appreciated.
Toni Cullum
102 River Bluffs Dr.
New Bern, NC 28560
Christie Dormaier Sat Jul 26 12:49:02
1997
I'm trying to find information on Reuben Cole, he is listed on
the 1874 Branch County MI census. He is listed as a farmer in
Bethel Township. His wife's name was Agnes, they had three
daughters Sabra Mabel who married John Charles Brook, Luna Cole,
and Beula(Bertha) who married a man named Butcher. Reuben's
father is not known to me but I suspect it could be a
Winslow Cole who purchased land in Bethel Township
Jan 11, 1836 he is listed as from Lenawee Co.
Don Bryant Thu Aug 21 19:12:46
1997
HARRISON / BALL - Wells HARRISON m. Frances Jane BALL in 1860. Wells was
the son of Elias HARRISON. Lived in Kinderhook. John & Caroline BALL
were parents of Jane BALL. They are buried at California Corners. Seeking
other researchers on either of these families.
Nell Gronberg Sat Aug 23 15:39:47
1997
Seeking information on family materials that might have been in a wooden
chest donated to the "Coldwater, Michigan Historical Society???) by
the grandmother of a Mark Langwell. Don't know if the grandmother's name
was Langwell or possibly Paine. If the chest contained papers, I am
hoping a Bible owned by a Languell family c. 1830/40 might have been
included. It is my understanding that a John Languell/Langwell was the
owner of such a bible and that he lived in Michigan. Any help will be
greatly appreciated.
Charlaine Enquist Thu Sep 4
08:42:55 1997
seeking infomation on Myers VINCENT, his wife Elizabeth SCHIMMEL
/SHIMMEL.He remarried Margaret PACKER, they lived in Burr Oak a
short time? Myers b-1805 d-?, Elizabeth b-7 Aug 1806 d- bef 1849
Margaret b-1814 d-13 Oct 1887
Children:William b-27 Apr 1824
James b-1825
Myers Judson b-1830
John W. b-9 Feb 1839
Martha b-1841
Emma b-3 Mar 1843
Maryette b-1856
Ruth Ann Miller Wed Sep 3
13:54:08 1997
Looking for Jeremiah and Beulah Noble of Girard Township in Branch county
MI
They had three daughters Emmarilla, Margaret and ?
Emmarilla married William J. Culp in Burr Oaks, St. Joseph County, MI
on 27 March 1853.
I am looking for the death dates and obituaries for Jeremiah and
Beulah Noble as well as his father who lived with them Oliver Noble.
Any help with these people? I'd be very appreciative. I'll be in
MI to do a little research can any one give me directions as to where
to look when I arrive there. It'll be the 26 and 27 Sep. that I'll
be able to research.
Ruth Ann Miller Sat Sep 20
15:26:06 1997
I'm looking for information on gggrandparents who lived and died
in Gilead area of Branch County and gggrandparents who lived in Co
Coldwater area then moved to MN in the 1870's
The Noble's moved to the Gilead area of Branch County in about
1830's, Oliver and wife,son Jeremiah and Beulah Rockwood Noble.
Jeremiah and wife had three daughters Emmerilla, Margaret and ?.
Emmerilla married William Culp from Coldwater about 1853 in Burr
Ridge, St. Joseph County, MI. William and Emmerilla and his parents
and siblings moved to MN. some in the 1850's the rest in 1870's.
Would like to have any and all info concerning the Nobles and Culp's
as possible. Thank you
Sam Franc Wed Sep 24 21:22:05
1997
BEECHER,Levi Thomas and GIDLEY, Caroline M. were married Feb. 21,1846 in
Atlas
MI. I am seeking any info on them. A Levi Beecher of California,
MI enlisted in Co.E 16th Michigan Infantry on Feb 6,1865. He was
discharged July 8,1865.
Is there any connection between the two, are they the same man?
Kay Sullivan Sun Oct 12 15:45:20
1997
Hall, William He was born about 1866, died between 1920-1936. He was a
farmer in Clinton County. He married Mary Refene Yerrick. There were
four children (that are known to me) born of this union: Charles, Edward,
Alton. Alton wifes name was Richie also my grandfather Archie L. he was
born May 16, 1886 and died in 1954 at the home of his son (Silas) in
Saginaw, Mi. Any information on him or anyone connected with them would
be greatly appreciated.
Lonnie Buys Tue Oct 14
07:58:44 1997
BUYS, Marlin Pearl
Pearl is my ggrandfather and I just found out that he was
adopted into the Buys family. I am searching for the names of
his adopted parents as well as his biological parents.
Pearl was married to Jesse Belle Lossing in Coldwater 1902. Together
they
had 12 children.Howard, Hubert,LLweleyn (grandfather),Kenneth
Marie, Mary, Gwen, Rolland, Wanita, ...ect. Need info please.
Lonnie Buys 1090 Marshall Rd. Coldwater, Michigan 49036
lonniebuys@hotmail.com
Bobby & Sue Bates Nov., 1997
Seeking information on John HANCHETT. Specifically, does John tie in with
the Hanchett family of Montcalm County, MI? I have information on the
latter and am willing to share!
Thanks for the posting, any help will be appreciated.
Sue Bates
Nancy Hamilton Dec. 1997
*Doctor Carlton Leverette HALL----
Date of birth: July 27, 1859 inBranch County, Michigan
*Jonathan HALL (Carlton Leverette Hall's Father)
Married: Lorretta ?
I would like to find out about his parents, Jonathan and Lorretta Hall.
What was Lorretta's maiden name and who were her parents and who were
Jonathan's parents.
I also wanted to see if I could find the census with their names on them.
Carlton was my Great Grandfather. Doctor Hall was born in Branch County.
Harvey G. Schroeder Dec. 1997
I am attempting to locate Dr. Henry GOMLEY
of Bronson. I heard a rumnor that he may have passes away a number of
years ago and I would appreciate any help or information anyone might have.
Barrymore Dec. 1997
CUMMIN(G)S & Allied Families of Branch co., Michigan. working of the
Genealogy of Stephe Cummings Sr. 1736 to about 1815. Many members of this
family line removed from Erie Co., New York to Michigan as early as 1836 some
to BRANCH CO.. Have more than 6,000 descendants in the STEPHEN CUMMIN(G)S
data-base and am willing to share. Please contact me.
Thank you.
Debora Jean Dec. 1997
I am trying to track any descendants of members of the 1st Michigan Light
Artillery, Battery C, which served in the Civil War. A number of men from
Quincy and from Coldwater were members of the troop including the following:
>From Quincy: Henry C CADY, George W COLE, Warren R COREY, Geroge W HOUCK,
William R JAMESON, John C MCCLANE, John S NICHOLS, Thomas J STEWART, Henry H
WILBER, George WINTER, AND Hiram WISER
>From Coldwater: John F BUTTON, William F CLARK, Benjamin COLE , Merrill
FULLER, Hiram J FURGUSON, William HALL, Henry T HARDY, Willaim H HARRIS,
Seymour HOGLE, Lewis C MOORE, Lorenzo MOSHER, Adelbert MUDGE, Elliot NORTON
or MORTON, James H OSTRANDER, William S PLATT, William SWEENEY, Joseph TUBBS,
and Ira A WRIGHT.
I'm hoping to find photos, letters, diaries, or even "war stories" about
these soldiers that may have been handed down and, if available, I'd like to
photograph them for the archives of the Civil War reenactment group that
reenacts this specific battery.
Tracey Fleming-Reese Dec. 1997
I am researching my 3rd great grandparents, Elizabeth BURD married to Henry FOLK. They reportedly died in Branch Co., Michigan and were buried there in 1858. They came from either Westmoreland Co., Penn or Perry Co. Penn. Elizabeth (BURD) FOLK and Henry FOLK had about 10 children. Not sure if any children followed them to Michigan.
Elizabeth (BURD) FOLK's father was an Edward BURD and his father a Mathias ? BURD, probably of Pennsylvania or Scotland.
I have notes saying Elizabeth (BURD) FOLK and Henry FOLK were both born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., and that they died in Branch Co., Michigan and are buried at a Kandeshook (Kinderhook) Cemetery. I also have a note saying Henry FOLK died in Kinderhook? And Elizabeth (BURD) FOLK died in Ovid Twp.
All my data is from 1900-1912 letters, so spellings and legibility are of question. Kandeshook Cemetery may be Kinderhook, etc.
On the FOLK name, I have seen descendants write their name FOULK and possibly FOLKS. Maybe those names are worth a shot.
Any information, death certificates, burial or tombstone information, census, etc. would be appreciated. I am glad to pay for hard copy shipping, document processing, or whatever.
Thanks for your efforts.
Tracey Fleming-Reese
2012 Deerfield St.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(805) 589-5997
Robert Swartz Dec. 1997
I am interested in locating descendants of ORAL E. CLARK (12-10-1883 TO
10-5-1961). He was the son of MYRON HENRY and DIMMIS ORA (HAIGHT)
CLARK. His children included MAURICE (b. 1919), ELIZABETH ANN (b. 1918)
and MARGARET JANE (b. 1923). He lived in Bronson and was a Colonel in
the US Army and was active in the promotion of music in Bronson.
Thank you for any help you can give.
Robert Swartz
Coon Valley, WI.
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