Gene Goodman1998
I'm looking for info on the JOHN OBREST family (my father
was john born april 24, 1908 in coldwater, mi.). I am sure of his bd. his
father and his father all where john obrest all with different middle
names though. I believe my gfather married in coldwater or around that
area, he married a girl names Lena COLLINS I would think around
18?? john and lena obrest had 7 children or so.. oldest was
gladys, john, harriet, rodney, helena, geiniece, and the baby was
kenneth obrest... i sure hope you can help me! I know very little
or nothing about my grandmother.
Carol McKellar1998
Seeking info on the family of ISAAC ASELTINE/ASELTON who resided in
Coldwater, Branch Co., circa 1857 to 1861. Especially seeking a death
record/obit for one ISAAC ASELTON born N.Y. 1766/67. He was listed in
the 1850 census of Ingham Co., MI with son, Isaac and wife Nancy along
with Melvin, William, Sarah, Parmelia, Aurelia, and David. Most likely,
in the 1857 census of Branch Co., was also listed AUSTIN who is my late
great grandfather.
Any info on this family and children would be greatly appreciated.
Carol, this is not the correct email address,
contact me at nvance@voyager.net with your correct address soon.
Someone has info for you!!!
Connie Hollis1998
I am looking for any one else researching the OLIVER BURCH family.
Surnames included in this family are: Wilkes, Shaw, and Bunker. Most of
this family originally started in Steuben Co., IND.
E. Fenner1998
I am interested in finding all of the history of the Fenner family I can. My
father Jack was the son of Rollo and Madge. Rollo was the son of a fur
trapper(not sure of nationality) and a native american whom I believe was of
the Iroquois nation.
Dennis Reiter1998
My name is Dennis Reiter and I am trying to find information on my mom and
dad who came from coldwater to so. bend ind..they were both born in 1900 in
Coldwater. My fathers name was joseph k. reiter mom dorthy burnham. any help
you can give would be appreciated.
Rosalie BosnerFeb,1998
Seeking information of the 3 generations of George Linnendoll's who came
from New York in the 1830s and lived in Branch County. George V.
Linnendoll was the son of George Linnendoll and Phoebe Jane Wilbur. George
V. Linnendoll married Isabella Kelso. George Sr. and his father George
both died the same year (1872, I think) in Branch Co., MI. Rosalie Bosner, P. O. Box 873, Waukegan, IL 60079
William S. VanEveraFeb,1998
Seeking information on Chauncy Merrit VAN EVERA, born MAY 22, 1833,
Galway, NY., died February 23, 1910 Bronson, MI. Married Jane A. Coffin,
June 19, 1854 in Coldwater, MI. Any information will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
Mary Lucile GoodmanMar,1998
I'm trying to find information on John C. Obrest and Catherine Helena
Obrest (Collins) Catherine Collins parents came from Ireland. SHe was
born in Michigan in May of 1878, she married John C OBREST at age 22.
John C OBREST was born in Michigan (Coldwater?) August 22, 1877...The
Obrest family lived around Branch and Calhoun counties.
I am trying to find marriage records of them , and any information I can
on COLLINS parents? I do know that they had 1 child that was born
before the 1900, but died. I beleive they were married for 3 years at
the time of the 1900 census?
I would like any death birth, records, or obits of anyone in this
family.Even complete birth cert. on John Corneilus Obrest and Catherin
Helena Collins.
Thank you.
Nancy Sherman SolemaniMar,1998
SMITH, Robert Elmore. B. 5/25/1868 (69?). Married 3 times.
We have no name for first wife. Know she died Aug. 11, 1894
in Coldwater, MI. The second wife was Alice Leona Campbell. Married 4/25/1879. Died 7/23/1897. Third wife was Nancy Irene Mawhood. Married 8/3/81. Died 2/18/1932.
The Smiths maintained their residence in Coldwater. Robert died 2/12/1935.
Tim N. RodabaughMar,1998
I would like to learn more about my 4gr grandmother Lucy PLUMB WATERS.
She died at Union City, Branch Co., MI 29 Nov 1871. She was the
widow of Amasa WATERS, who died 08 Sep 1819 at Preble, Cortland Co.,
NY. She was the mother of nine children. I am trying to figure out
why she moved to Union City, MI after Amasa died. Is it possible to
obtain an obituary or death certificate for her? Any assistance is
greatly appreciated.
JoeyPedigoMar,1998 PENIX, Valentine died in Noble Twp., Branch Co.,MI 11/22/1886, but
is buried in Orland,IN. He was b. 4/1828 OH m. 3/22/1855 in
Tuscarawas Co., OH to Sarah Fair. He was the 2nd of 7 children
born to James Penix & Matilda Waggoner I would appreciate any
additional information that may be in this county for him.
Mimi StrangMar,1998
Searching for info. on Obed WRIGHT & wife Sally BRAIL WRIGHT - lived Butler Twp. Branch County 1840's through 1869 when they went with many others via wagon train to settle in Butler County, Nebraska. Especially want parents & birthplace in New York of Obed WRIGHT & more info. on the group that went West. Group probably also included WAGONERS, BRAILS, SHELDONS.
Steven YoungMar,1998
I am looking for information on Matteson, Michigan,
Branch County and early settlers of the same. Specific
individuals include John B. WINCHELL, dob 8/13/1839,
dod 1/1/1869 in Matteson, Michigan. His wife Christina
EBERHARD, dob 11/24/1835 in Colon, St. Joesph County, dod
1874. They were married in Matteson on 1/26/1862. John
B. WINCHELL'S parents are belived to be William and Sarah
WINCHELL (dates unknown).
Sandy WetterMar,1998
SMALLEY, David B.
Born 1807 in NJ. Lived Monroe Co, NY until 1844 when he settled in Calhoun Co. Believe he died in 1854, perhaps in Union City. He was married twice, first wife unknown -- children by first marriage include: Erastus L. SMALLEY, b. 1831/ NY -- Elizabeth SMALLEY, b. 1833/NY -- Eroderick Ranna SMALLEY, b. 11 May 1834/NY -- Jonas SMALLEY, b. 1836/NY and Unknown Male SMALLEY, b. 1937-40/NY. Married second to Mary W. LOWELL in 1840/NY-- children of second marriage include: Martha A. SMALLEY, b. 1844/NY -- William J. SMALLEY, b. 1845/MI -- George W. SMALLEY, b. 1848/MI and Charles D. SMALLEY, b. 1854/MI.
Searching for any information.
Sherlene Schmitt-BeldenMar,1998
WELCH/MUSSELMAN/JOHNSON/GODFREY - Looking for information on E.S. WELCH and his wife Emma UNKNOWN. Emma died March 26, 1892 in Quincy, Branch Co, MI, had been a resident of Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI, her funeral was held in Plainwell, Allegan Co, MI, and she's buried in West Cooper Cemetery, Cooper Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI. It's hard to know where to look for information. Emma is buried in my ancestor's, Tobias MUSSELMAN and Arminda JOHNSON GODFREY'S, plot. Her headstone reads "wife of E.S. WELCH" and "mother". Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Sherlene Schmitt-Belden
Allegan, MI
Debbie MorganMar,1998
GRAHAM---searching for GRAHAM family who lived in Branch Co.
(Gilead) circa 1850. Looking for Lemuel and Hannah GRAHAM. Their
children are: Daniel McBride GRAHAM, (b. 1817), Andrew Jackson
GRAHAM (b. 1830), Matilda GRAHAM (b. circa 1832), Arthur
Sylvester GRAHAM (b. 1836), and Lemuel GRAHAM Jr. born 1838.
Lemuel Jr. had many children who stayed in the Branch Co. area.
Descendants of Lemuel Jr. are: Mary S. GRAHAM, Wm. L. GRAHAM,
Glenn O. GRAHAM, Leon F. GRAHAM, Donald H. GRAHAM, Albert J.
GRAHAM, Arthur E. GRAHAM, Arlene L. GRAHAM.
David L. McDonaldMar,1998
MCDONALD--
John McDonald came to Butler Township, Branch County, in the early 1860's from Oswego County, NY. John had eight children with his first wife, Mary T. Clarke of Oswego, Ny. Anna (b. 1839), Sarah (b. 1841), Roland (b. 1842), George (b. 1845), James (b. 1849), Emugine (b. 1853), Eleanor (b. 1854) and Alice (b. 1856). He brought his second wife, Cordelia Horton, [probably a widow], her 2 children, William Horton (b. 1854) and Adaline Horton (b. 1856)plus their two sons John McDonald (b. 1861), and Charles (b. 1864). They had 1 son in MI, Worden (b. 1866). Josiah McDonald receded John to Bulter Towhship and his brother Edward came shortly after him. Two sons, Rowland and George, remained farmers in Butler after his departure for TX in 1870/71. Rowland m. Mary A. Dorris and had 2 sons, Ranson and Clarence. George married Adaline Ball and had 4 sons, Lucius (b.1872), Clark (b. 1874), Clide (b. 1878) and George (b. 1880). With his second wife, Ida McMillan (b. 1858, Oswego,Ny) there was 8 children, Garr(b. 188
8), Fred (b. 1886), Charles(b. aft 1887), Bertha (b. 1891), Bessie(b. 1895), LaVerne (b. 1900), and John (b. 1902)
Walter HeidenreichMar,1998
I am looking for any information regarding Dr. Cassius POWER who
practiced at Sherwood, Mich. about 1920. He was the son of Harvey Borden
POWER of Moscow, Mich. Did he died while living there or did he move
away? I would appreciate any information about him, or any children.
Thanks, Walter Heidenreich 4602 Arlington Park Drive, Lakeland, Fl.
33801
Kathy CrowellMay,1998
Hi, I'm Kathy Crowell, volunteer on the Onondaga Co., NY genweb site. Am
researching THOMAS MOSELEY and PETER and REUBEN(possibly middle initial)
DAVISON. Peter lived in Calhoun Co., census of 1840-1850-1860. His son,
Reuben, married Mary Ewers of Manlius, NY in 1852. She returned to Manlius,
NY and appears in 1860 Onondaga Co. census with a child that was b. in UNION
CITY, MI ca. 1856 after having lost one child earlier. THOMAS MOSELEY
(formerly of Manlius) m. in succesion two TILLOTSON girls, the later of whom
gave birth to a child in Union City in the late 1850s. Both Thomas and Reuben
are related via marriage. Seeking cemetery info on REUBEN and PETER DAVISON,
THOMAS MOSELEY in Union City or nearby area, possibly Calhoun Co., possibly
Riverside of Burr Oak Cemeteries. According to family history, PETER DAVISON
(also spelled DAVIDSON) was an early settler of South Central Michigan.
L. BarnickelMay,1998
WOOD, WILLIAMS - Seeking information on Smith WOOD - b. abt. 1811 in Cortland Co. NY and m. Clarissa WILLIAMS in 1840 in NY; they came to Branch Co. MI about 1860, where he was a justice of the peace. I'm trying to find out who Smith WOOD's parents were.
Robi MaloneMay,1998
I'm looking for any information on Harry Malone. His father was Charlie Malone. He married Cleo Maxwell. He had a sister, Goldie who married a Burnside. His father Charlie lived in Colon, MI and is buried in Lakeside (Aka Colon) Cemetery. Charlies father is Joe Malone. Any information on this family line would be greatly appreciated.
Edward FennerMay,1998
BUCK, Emma L. born 20 march 1853, died 22 june 1922. She maried my GGrandfather Corydon M. FENNER 25 dec 1870 and raised their family in Branch county. I am seeking any infomation on Emma BUCK's lineage.
Clayton E. BetzingMay,1998
HENRY Marshall D. b.1872 died 1945 township. Looking for information on him, and who his parents were. Married a Daisy D.Haight, she was born 1877, died 1903 also their son Cyril Henry born 1900 died 1919 WWI in action in France. All are buried Dayburg Cemtery Butler township. They had 2 sons my wifes Grandfather was the other Leroy Henry. He died 1968 in Davison Mich. Please contact me with any information.
Clayton E. Betzing
Millington, MI. Our HomepageTricia CarothersMay,1998
McCAPE---Looking for information on the McCape family.
Major McCAPE found in the 1850 & 1854 Census in Ovid Twp.
Branch Co., Michigan. Any info on this family would be
much appreciated and I'm happy to share what I've got!
Mary Ellen McLendonJune,1998
SENSIBA,William M. Nora, Coldwater,MI, Sons: Al,Findley,John,
Ralph, & Dau. Nora. After wife died, moved to Garfield Co.
Montana (Jordan). Were cattle ranchers in Montana. Findley
Sensiba, 1917-1925 approx. lived in Fl. (M.4/18/18) Maud(e)I. Coggins,had two daughters,Thelma Mae and Margaret Elizabeth. His daughters & descendants would like any info. After 1925 Findley returned to Garfield Co. until his death, approx. 1945, never remarried.
Barbara HendersonJune,1998
BETZ, BULLOCK, MODERT,SAGER,HOWALD,WILCOX
Looking for information on SAMUEL BETZ born abt 1816 in Ohio ,married Racheal Himbaugh on September 5,1858 and lived in Bronson Michigan, died at sons home in Toledo Ohio.
PETRUS MODERT 1832-1913 and ELECTA EUNICE BULLOCK 1836-1908 l ived Bronson,Michigan.
GEORGE LAFAYETTE SAGER 1860-1936 and SARAH JANE WALKER 1862-1942 lived Bronson,Michigan
FRED HOWALD 1853-1923 and ALICE WILCOX
1858-1922 lived Bronson,Michigan.
ISREAL BULLOCK 1800-1894
Any information on these families please E-mail.
BONNIE HENDERSONJune,1998
FINISY, HIMBAUGH,SWAN,
looking for information
RAY FINISY 1885-1958
MINNIE HIMBAUGH 1889-1958
ALZINA SWAN 1854- 1894
JOHN FINISY 1858-1924
These families lived in Branch County,Michigan
Would like to exchange information
Jayne ManrowJune,1998
I am looking for information on the ROWLEY family. They are in Branch county in the 1850 census. Specifically I am looking for information on STEPHEN NELSON ROWLEY born @1840
Charlene StappJune,1998
Seeking information on Lidia CROWHORN who md Robert
BURNSIDE 2 Oct 1838 in Branch Mich. Would like to find out who her parents are. Thanks
Merton A. FranklinJune,1998
I am searching for the family of Reuben D. BABCOCK born 3 Jul
1829 in Carlton, Orleans Co., New York; Reuben married Lucinda
BARTHOLOMEW [of Erie Co., New York] on 17 Sept 1848 in Algansee
Township, Branch Co., Michigan. Their first three children
[William S., Charles H. and Amos D.] where born in Coldwater,
Branch Co. Before 1858 they moved to Linn Co., Iowa. Any
information on his parents, siblings, aunts, uncles... would be
appreciated. The surname BABCOCK is still present in Branch
Co.... possibly, also decedents of the Orleans Co., New York
BABCOCKs.
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