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JACKSON, John C.: He and his family, including wife Anastacia Redmond Nolan Jackson and their children, who included John Charles Jackson (my maternal grandfather) and Michael Timothy Jackson, moved across the lake from Lake County, IL in the mid-1870's and settled at Benton Harbor, where they were censused in 1880. There they joined members of the Yore family, who had preceded them to Michigan. John C. became a small-acreage orchardsman and passed away in 1896. He is buried there with his wife in a plot at the Resurrection Cemetery in St. Joseph, under an unusual Woodmen of the World-designed tombstone. County, local library, and the tombstone carvings give the year of his birth (apparently in Chester County PA) as 1797, which I believe is erroneous, since I have tracked him down through data in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Census records in both Lake County IL and in Berrien County IN in which he reported that he was born in about 1815, in Pennsylvania, of parents who were 'from Canada.'
The 1797 date may have been taken from records he kept
of his father and in 1896, when he died, were found by one
of his daughters and mis-applied to his father, who might have
also been named John C. Jackson. This is nothing more than speculation
on my part. But that's another matter. What I'm trying to do is
trace John C. Jackson's life from the time he was born in about
1815, to the known time in October 1855, when a notation of a
record of his marriage to the widow Anastacia Redmond Nolan in
Lake County, IL, is available from Illinois state sources.
If anyone has relevant information that would help me in this
quest for information, please contact me at .
Thanks. Bob Wilson
posted April 13, 2009
HAPNER: Seeking place of burial
for Andrew Hapner. Date of death would be between 1910 and 1940.
He lived in Royalton Twp.
Thank you, Suzanne
Posted Feb. 17, 2009
SACKET / SACKETT: I am looking for any information on either Pliny Sacket son of Pliny Sacket and Elisabeth Kellogg, born in New York after 1784. He married Nancy Bartlett in 1814 and then he died in 1853. She died in 1841. They moved from New York State to Berrien County, Michigan in 1838. They both died in Berrien County, Michigan. Also any information on one of their sons Israel Sacket born 1815 in New York and who married Hannah Aldridge born 1819 in New York. I am trying to find out where they are buried. I have this information regarding them: In 1850 Israel was living in Berrien County, Michigan, and was recorded in the census as Israel Sacket, a farmer, aged 36 and born in New York. Living with him were his wife Hannah, aged 31 and also born in New York, and children Mariette (9), Delia (7), Albert (5), Christopher (4), and Nancy (1). Christopher was my great great grandfather on my mother's side. (I know where he is buried). Israel was my great x 3 grandfather and Pliny great x 4 - and I am just trying to determine where Israel and Pliny and their spouses are buried. Some of the family spelled their name with one t at the end and some with two tt's, Sacket or Sackett. Thank you, Sharon Powalka Posted Feb. 17, 2009
KING: In the 1900 Federal
Census, Bessie King is living with her Aunt-Fannie flewelling
Brown and cousin William Brown. Bessie is 21 years of age. She
is the granddaughter of Stephen King, my Great-great Grandfather
who lived in Harrison County, Iowa. Bessie's sister was Rose (King)
Jinkins, is deceased. I am trying to find Bessie's whereabouts
in 1900 or a marriage. virbork@netins.net
Posted Jan 7, 2009
SLATE: I am trying to find any record of Ira Slate residing in Berrien County with his wife, Harriet Wyllis/Willis, and daughter, Ellen. According to a biographical sketch in DeLand’s History of Jackson County, 1903, Ira lived in the Berrien County area for many years, yet I am unable to find any reference to him other than the sketch. Ira was born approximately 1817 in New York. His mother's name was Esther. He and Harriet were married in Michigan, about 1840. I would appreciate any help and will gladly share information that I have. Thank you, Connie Natzke Posted Sept. 26, 2008
BAUDE: I am searching for any
information relating to the Baude family which lived in the Benton
Harbor and also Berrien Springs area during the period of 1900-1950.
My grandfather’s name is Harold Frederick Baude, b. 16 Jul
1902 in the state of Michigan. He was married to Margaret L. Brown,
b. 1903. They were married on 14 Jun 1923 in Centerline, MI. They
had between 6-8 children, all born in Benton Harbor, one of which
is my father Gerald Frederick Baude, b. 14 Sep 1933. Harold and
Margaret were divorced in 1944 and she remarried to a gentleman
by the name of John Bugher in 1945 and moved to Shepardsville,
IN. After the divorce the family broke-apart and most of the children
were sent to the Saint Joseph Orphanage, where some children were
adopted and appears some simply ran away (my Father being one
of them). We have been unable to identify the names of the children
that were born to Harold and Margaret and this is hindering our
research greatly. We do believe the majority of the children were
school aged at the time of the divorce. Individuals within our
family have serious medical conditions and we are attempting to
contact all of the children we can find. So far we have located
one of the brothers just in this past week through a posting similar
to this one. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.
Gary L. Baude
Posted April 10, 2008
VINCENT: I would like any info
on William Albert Vincent and his wife Alice Henrietta Handy.
They were married on March 14, 1867 in Buchanan, Michigan. email
me at Richard
Brattain Posted Mar 24, 2008
CAMPBELL: I am looking for descendants
of Enoch Campbell who enlisted in the 6th Michigan Infantry in
St. Joseph in 1861 at the age of 29 years. He died in 1862 on
duty. John R. Keith,
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War - Posted Mar 23, 2008
WRIGHT, HAMILTON: I am trying to find any information on Charles Riley Wright who was born in Berrien County approximately 1860. His parents were Eli and Eliza Wright. He might have been the Riley Wright who married Ida J. Hamilton on 02 Jan. 1880. John Wright - Posted Mar 12, 2008
LENEWAY: I am researching
a Donald Leneway born 24 Aug 1928 that lived in Niles, Berrien,
Michigan at the time of his Death 29 Aug 1994. I have also located
a Karen D Leneawy born 22 Feb 1955 and died on 9 Sep 1994 while
living in Niles, Berrien, Michigan. I would like to know if these
two individuals were related and if so how. Dan
Hebert Visit my web site at www.danhebert.com -Posted
on Feb 16, 2008
SIDES, LOUX, HOADLEY, HARVICK,
ROSE: I am looking for anyone related
to Joseph and Suzanne Sides. Joseph died bef. 1870 and Suzanne
died bef. 1880 in Pipestone Twp. The had the following children:
Catherine, Sides who marr. 1st to Rex Gill in Indiana, marr. 2nd
to Asahel Hays in Berrien Co.
John A. Sides, who marr 1st to Mary Fleming, in Wells Co., IN;
marr 2nd July Ann Loux in Berrien Co., then marr. 3rd to Sarah
Sorrell Hoadley in Berrien Co.
David Sides, died in Civil War
William Nelson Sides, marr. 1st to Margaret Koontz in Whitley
Co., IN, and marr 2nd to Sarah Harvick in Berrien Co.
Alminia Sides, no history on her.
Sabel Sides who marr. Jonathon Rose in Berrien Co.
Rebecca Sides who marr. Aaron Hoadley in Berrien Co.
Urian Mitchell, he never married
Some of the other surnames are: Brant, Bratz, Daisy, Felty, Hayes,
Livingston, Manning, Oswalt, Pollard, Wood, Worth. I hope that
someone can help me.
Trina Linn Galbraith
Posted Feb 11, 2008
BREWSTER, PETTYS, TUCKER: Would like to share
information on the family of Lucina TUCKER BREWSTER PETTYS who
died in Bainbridge Township,Berrien County in 1911. She was the
daughter of Lucina REW and Samuel TUCKER of New York State and
wife of Samuel TUCKER who died 1862 and Daniel PETTYS who died
1883. There were 4 BREWSTER children,James Barney,Alva,Homer and
Emma Jane and 1 PETTYS child,Aurah who married Samuel WILDER.
Very interested in 1900's family history of this family. CR Troemel Posted
Feb 11, 2008
SULLIVAN, CUMMINGS: Looking for information on my grandfather named in the subj line. He was supposedly born in Shannon Ireland in the mid to late 1870's. Married Anne (Cummings ?) born Detroit, MI. He worked for the Standard Oil company as I have his 20 year pin from there. It is dated 1892 so I would guess he worked for them from 1892-1912. Mary was for years an employee of the Benton Harbor library finally becoming the head of the children's department. They had 4 children, Kathern Anne, Loretta and my father Charles and his twin sister Mary born in Sept 1915. Mary and Sully were born in St Joe I think. The family lived at 238 Pleasent St. Any information is appreciated. Mike Sullivan Posted Jan 28, 2008
MEAD: I am desperately trying
to find out more about William and Eunice Mead. I know that William
came from New Jersey and was a descendent of the early (1600s)
Dutch settlers of New Holland (New York) and New Jersey. We have
had that confirmed, but there are two William Meads in the tree,
neither's birth date alligns with the William buried in Buchanan's
Oakridge Cem. I need more details on William/Eunice. Arnold Raymond Mead Posted
Jan. 10, 2007
TUBBS, BRANT: I am looking for info on the Tubbs family who are buried in the Brant Family Cemetary. Id like to know how are they related to the Brants? Their names were Hiram, Mary, and Charles. Any help would be great. Thanks Debra Johnson Posted Jan. 6, 2007
HUNT: I am seeking information
about Anson Morgan Hunt who moved to Niles, Michigan around 1862.
He died in Niles November 5, 1885 Richard
Goode - Posted Dec 14, 2007
MCBRIDE, BURRIDGE: I am trying to trace Dougal McBride, who may have come to Michigan from Ontario between 1851 and 1861. He was born about 1838-40 in Canada West, which is now Ontario. I found a marriage record for Dugle McBride, age 45, a resident of Sodus, Berrien County, Michigan who was born in Ontario. This marriage took place on August 20, 1884 in St Joseph and the bride's name was Octivina Nelson (Burridge) also a resident of Sodus. I believe this Dugle McBride died sometime before 1900, as there is a record for an Octavia McBride, a widow, who was living in Kalamazoo at the State Hospital there, in the 1900 census but I dont find Dougal. Many thanks for any assistance locating a place of death for Dougal or any other info. on this family. Ann Froebel, Toronto, Canada - Posted Nov 13, 2007
COTTRELL: I am looking for the resting places of my GGG Grandad George B. Cottrell b.04/28/1807 d. 03/04/1884. His last mailing address was Buchanan Michigan on 07/31/1883 according to Civil War Pension papers from the National Archives. He resided in Buchanan from between 1844-47 until 1869. He then moved to Iowa but moved back to Michigan shortly before he died. Also I am looking for the resting place of his son Hiram Newton Cottrell b. 07/09/1835 d. 12/28/1860. Mark Cottrell Posted August 30, 2007
HEAD: I'm looking for information on the family of Jacob and Mary Head of Buchanan. They both died in 1897. I would especially like to find information on their grand-daughter, Dora Head, daughter of Jacob Melvin Head and Mary World. Dora was born about 1892. Eva Stowers Posted Apr 24, 2007
HOFFMAN: Researching: Children of John A Hoffman b 1827 and Amanda Ferguson b 1850. Wallace Hoffman b. 1870 married Rachel Guthrie, they had 2 children, Norman and Margaret. Oscar Hoffman b 1875 married Katherine (Catherine) they had 1 child, Cleo Flora Hoffman b 1881 married Alonzo Brado. C. White Posted March 2007
CALLAGHAN: I am trying to find my Grandparent's Patrick & Mary Callaghan. Two of there children were born 1879 Michael and George 1863. I'm looking for Patrick cemetery, died 1879. Bonnie Callaghan Posted 2006, Email updated 2007
CREITZER: I am researching John Creitzer who is buried in the Storick Cemetery. He was born in Pennsylvania about 1784-88 and moved to Berrien County by 1842. His wife at that time was named Elizabeth. I am trying to locate a list of his and her children. They were both probably married before and may have had children by other spouses. Willing to share information that I have found. A Catherine Raver married John Quick in Berrien County in 1842 at John Critzer's home. It is not clear but Catherine may have been a Creitzer not a Raber. One of thier daughters, Elizabeth Quick married John Harner. William Brackett Posted 2006, Email updated 2007
MORLEY: I have been trying to find information about the second wife of Almond Bigelow. Her name is Mary Bigelow. Her maiden name was Levanway. I recently learned that there is a Mary Bigelow listed in the 1870 Berrien County Census Weesaw Township, Berrien County, Michigan (Roll: M593_664; Page 485; Image: 524). I believe she might be the Mary that we've been looking for. The spelling of the last name could be Biglow, Bigalow, or Bigelow. She appears to be living with a family by the name of Morley. Morley, Wm ,71, Male, White, Preacher, $1000, $300, Mass (he is the last name on the page before.); Morley, Jane, 75, F, W, Keeps House, Pennsylva; Morley, Albert, 19, M, W, labour, Mich; Biglow, Mary, 64, F, W, NY. I would appreciate it very much if someone would respond to this query. Hopefully, some descendants of the Morley Family might have some information about this Mary. Mary Posted 2006, Email updated 2007
HATFIELD: Would like contact
with anyone who has knowledge of James Henry Hatfield who married
a Margareth E. and lived in Berrien county in 1880 next door to
his parents George Hatfield and Nancy? Rebecca
Ervi Posted in 2004, Email updated in 2007
TABER / TABOR: Seeking information
on Jonathan Tabor/Taber (d 1862) and wife Rebecca Thomas Tabor/Taber
(d 1862) who died in Sodus Township and were originally buried
in Rector Cemetery. Susan
Aho Posted in 2006, Email updated in 2007
KEITH, HARRINGTON, ADAMS, WILLARD: Seeking infoon Abigail Keith and husband Baxter Adams who d. in New Buffalo abt. 1880, both originally of MA, then Adams, NY. Also would like info abt. any other Adams or Keith early settlers, including Pamelia Ann Keith Harrington (bur. in Millburg Cemetery) and James & Rufus Willard. Appreciate any clues! Susan Skilton Posted 2004, Email updated in 2007
HARR, SIEMON: I am looking for information about Adam M. Harr born 1872. He married Tilley Siemon 14 Oct 1896, they lived in Baroda. I am looking for the name of his parents and any info. about him and his family. Shannon Hoverson Posted in 2004. Email updated 2007
DEWITT, SWIFT, WILLETT:Benton
Swift b. 1813, Niles, Berrien Co., MI married Sarah Jane Willett
1838 Niles MI. Their daughter, Susan Appleton Swift b. 7 July
1841, Niles. Benton died 1844, Niles, MI. Sarah taught school
in Niles. Benton was the son of Richard Swift and Jemina Jane
DeWitt. Richard died in NY. Jemina Jane married Benjamin Pittman
in Ohio and settled in Niles, MI. Jemina's other sons were: James
(lived in Buchanan Co.), Issac, John and Richard. Sarah Jane Willett
Swift m. Dr. Charles C. Wallin of Buchanan Co and they moved to
Chicago. Would like to correspond with any desc. of said family. Julia
Joaquin Posted 2004, Email updated in 2007
GRAHAM: I am looking
for information on John Graham who lived in Niles (b 20 May 1885,
d May 1967). His wife Lola b. 6 February 1887, d. June 1976. They
had at least 3 children--Bruce, Joyce and Ross. I believe this
John is the same person as my great uncle John Graham who was
born in Gaylord in Otsego County. Will be happy to exchange information
on the Graham family. Gloria
Smith Posted 2004. Email updated 2007
SWEENEY: Searching for anyone connectged to Anthony Sweeney b. 1826, wife Bridget __?__. Lived in Watervliet in 1880 with children James F. (whom I am researching) Mary, Bernard and Anthony. James B. b. 1859 married Elouise Newell b. 1857. Lived in Largo, FL until their death. Nancy Posted 2004, Email updated in 2007
MARGOLIS, PLATT: Seeking any info
re and descendents of Vera (Platt) MARGOLIS, born circa 1887 in
Lithuania and who had children Irving and Betty (b. 1926?). Vera
and family may have lived in Benton Harbor in the 1940s, if not
longer, according to a cousin who remembers an Aunt Vera there.
Vera had older siblings Morris PLATT and Sarah HERR, of Chicago.
Vera's older half-sister, Jessie GREFENSON, was my great-grandmother,
who lived in Erie, PA. Would appreciate any leads to Vera's descendents
so that we may share
family history going back to Lithuanian origins. Daniel Barron Posted 2003, Email updated 2007
BRANT: Lacey Brant
married Angeline Brown on 29 Nov 1830 in North East, PA. They
came to Berrien County in the 1830s where they lived and raised
a family. Census records indicate Angeline Brown was born in Vermont.
Does anyone know her family connections. I am familiar with Lacey's
heritage but not Angeline Browns. William
Brackett Posted 2003 Email updated
in 2007
TURLEY: I am trying to find some family history. My great grandmother Katherine Turley and other family members are buried there in New Buffalo, MI at Pine Grove Cemetery. Seeking any information on the Turley name. Karin Turley Rubio Posted 2003, Email updated 2007
BROOKINS: Searching
for mother of William H. Brookins. William and wife Mary A. are
known to have been living in Niles in 1873 & 1874. In 1872
William lived in Brooklyn PA, in 1877 he was in Dayton OH, so
could have been Niles from 1873 - 1876. According to another record,
William's mother was living with them at time of her death and
was buried in Niles. Mother had remarried prior to her death,
but new name not known. William was born 1824, so mother was probably
born around 1800. Any information is appreciated. Arlene
Woody Posted 2003, Email updated in 2007
ROSS: I am looking
for a connections to Jack Leroy Ross b. 29 Jan 1930 poss. in Elkhart,
Ind. He is also known to have lived in Benton Harbor MI. Parents
were Shirley and Alton Ross. This is all the info I have at the
moment, Jack is the father of my father-in-law. CONTACT
UNNAMED Posted 2003, Email updated 2007
DULIN/DULLEN: Maurice and Bridget in LaPorte IN in 1850. In 1860, Maurice/Morris and children are in Niles. Children: Morris (b. 1823-26), Patrick (b. 1837), Catherine (b. 1835), and John (b. 1839). Other children: Hannah (b. 1831), Ann (b. 1831), and possibly Winifred (b. 1840) and Bridget. I'm trying to determine if Winifred and Bridget are part of this family. Linda Dickey Posted in 2003, Email updated in 2007
WALTER: Seeking
information regarding John August Walter, who was enumerated in
Sodus, Berrien County in the 1910 census. He was 57 years old,
gave Indiana as his place of birth. Enumerated with him was his
wife Minnie Carr Garrett Walter, 40; a daughter Margaritte, 7/12
and a adopted daughter Anna Olive Garrett, age 7. Any info about
this family will be greatly appreciated JN
Watson Posted 2003, Email updated 2007
HARRISON: Greetings from Auckland
New Zealand. I would very much like to find out information about
my Great Uncle Frank Harrison. Frank and his brothers John (my
Grandfather) and Alfred were brought up in Mauritius and as young
men went their separate ways. I have just discovered that Frank
Harrison went to the USA and became a member of the House of David.
I guess the early 1900's is the period hewould have been there.
Looking forward to hearing from someone. With best wishes. Beverley M Smith
Posted 2002, Email updated in 2007
DILTS, BURNS: Looking for information, and descendants of John N.Dilts, b. circa 1824 in Ohio. Also seeking information on his spouse Mary Burns, b. New York, married in Berrien Co.Michigan in 1848. John lived in Galien. He enlisted in the Civil War at Niles in 1861. T. Green Posted 2002, updated 2007
PITCHER: Looking
for info. on Robert Pitcher 1879-1978. He was the adopted son
of Oscar & Isbell Dustin Pitcher. Robert was youngest child
born to Marshall Edgar Hotchkiss and Lillian Pitcher, and was
the only child adopted out. Did mother, Lillie, die? Marshall
moved west and re-married in 1883. Did Robert Pitcher marry? Would
like to find family. Marti
Roe Posted in 2002, Email updated in 2007
SMITH:
I would
like to contact researchers concerning Peter Smith, 8/29/1825-10/30/1895
and George Smith May 22, 1813 - Nov. 13, 1892. I am a descendant
of their brother John who stayed in PA when the rest of the fanmily
moved to Berrien Co. Tony
Posted 2002, Email updated 2007
WOLLMAN: Seeking
information on Melvin Peter Wollam. He married Augusta Suzanne
Ehrensperger in Berrien County on Feb 4, 1900. He was previously
married and had a son named Victor. With Augusta he moved from
there to Florida and had 5 children. Any information you have
would be helpful. Melvin was born in June between 1868-1870 in
Berrien County. Looking for information on his family D. Dammon Posted
in 2002, Email updated in 2007
WECKLER: Seeking info. on all Wecklers in Berrien County. Peter Weckler (5/29/1823-11/21/1903) b: Prussia/Germany d: St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI, m. 6/27/1849 Chicago, Cook Co., IL to Louise Esalhorst (10/24/1825-5/9/1912) b: Hanover, Ger. d: St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI. Their known children are: 1. Peter Weckler (1850-1910), 2. Louis Weckler (1852-1862), 3. William Weckler (1854-1904), 4. unknown, 5. unknown, 6. Julius Weckler (1858-1918), 7. Adam Weckler (1861-1950), 8. unknown, 9. Louise Weckler (1864-1944), 10. Flora Weckler (1867-1955) CHAD Posted 2002, Updated 2007
CLARK, KNAPP, WARNER,Watervliet:"Myster Man" Avery Clark born NY/Mass/PA (whichever census you look at) was living in Watervliet with Dennis and Ann CLARK in the 1860 Census. Avery was living with Joseph and Josephine (WARNER) KNAPP in 1880 in Watervliet also. He appears to have never married at least by that date. I believe he is the son of Michael CLARK who was living In Port Allegany PA. Any Information would be appreciated. H.Dodge Posted 2002, Email updated 2007
JONES: Seeking information on the family of James Jones and Eliza Noland/Noel who moved to Berrien Co, Michigan in 1836 from Shenandoah Co, Virginia. Specifically, seeking the names of parents or siblings of both. James Jones, b: abt. 1813 VA, m: 1833 to Eliza Noland in Winchester, VA, d: May 1864 Wilderness, VA, 1st Michigan Sharp Shooters, Company G.
Eliza (Noland/Noel) Jones, b: 1815 in Shenandoah Co, VA, d: 1891 in Berrien Co, MI
They had the following children:
John W. Jones (1834-?)
James M. Jones (1836-1913)
Morgan W. Jones (1839-1917)
Jesse A. Jones (1841-1907)
Sanford L. Jones (1842-1894)
Abraham Stoner Jones (1846-?)
Jospehus Jones (1847-?)
Jacob G. Jones (1850-1902)
Eliza Floretta Jones (1852-?)
Anna Rosetta (1855-?)
Mary Leoad Capitola Jones (1859-?)
L. Jones
Posted in 2002, Email updated in 2007
YORE, REDMOND:Seeking information abt. Patrick Yore b. 1830 who came from Ireland (most likely county Meath) and Catherine Redmond who settled and died in Benton Harbor, Michigan but were married in Lake County, Illinois. Catherine was a daughter of Michael Redmond b. 1792 and Catherine Sutton Redmond b. 1792 who immigrated to Lake Forest Lake County, Illinois, supposedly from County Wexford, Ireland. Patrick & Catherine Yore had 10 children: Thomas, Mary Ann, John, William, George P. (he married Effie Leonore Baxter), Richard, Catherine, James, Matthew (married a Margaret Byrne or Byrnes), Michael (he married Addie Percy). Catherine Redmond's brother, Thomas Redmond married a Mary Jane Yore of Deerfield, Illinois. A sister, Margaret Redmond married Thomas Yore of Deerfield, Illinois (they moved out to California after marrying in Illinois.
Also seeking information abt. Mathias
Yore (County Meath, Ireland) who married Mary Bradley (we don't
have any information abt. her) before 1822. Mathias Yore may have
been a brother or cousin to the Michael Yore (b. 1798 possibly
in County Meath) and RoseAnna Farley Yore (b. 1799 in Ireland)
of Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois. Michael and Rose Anna Yore's
son Matthew married Margaret Farley. We don't know what relationship
she had to Roseanna Farley. We would like to know the Farley connection
here. Thomas and Mary Jane Yore were children to Michael and Roseanna
Farley Yore. We don't know where Michael and Roseanna married,
possibly Ireland. We are trying to determine the connection of
Michael in Lake Forest, Mathias William Yore of Benton Harbor.
Hederer Posted 2002, Email updated 2007
MOORE: Looking for
other descendants researching the Moore family in Pipestone Township.
Benjamin and Harriet settled in Pipestone around before 1860.
They had several children, son Myron was one of them. Myron was
born about 1833 in NY, he married Eleanor --?-- born about 1837
in NY. Myron and Eleanor had two children; Emily born about 1858
and her brother Byron born Aug. 29, 1859 in Berrien Co., MI. Deb Faith Posted
in 2002, Email updated in 2007
COOK: My
Great Grandfather, Sears Carroll Cook, (also known as S. Carroll
Cook and SC Cook) was a proprietor of a resort/campground sometime
in the early 1900s in Buchanan. I believe the name of the resort/campground
was Twin Pines, but I am not sure. It was located at or near Clear
Lake. Any information on this resort and/or my Great grandfather
and family would be greatly appreciated. I do know that his daughter,
Helen had married a Henry Kemp in Three Oaks in July 1907. Carroll Dennis Cook
Posted 2002, Email updated in 2007
RARICK /RAUCH: I have been researching, for many years, the family of William D. Rarick who lived most of his adult life in Yates Co., NY. He m., date unknown, Charlotte Rauch, probably in Steuben Co., NY. I have been told that Charlotte can be found in Berrien County in either the 1900 or 1910 census, with a daughter. Can anyone find a way to verify this for me? Any help would be greatly appreciated.Robert Snyder Posted 2001, Email updated 2007
RUNNER, RAPP : William Franklin Runner
and wife Fredericka Christina Rapp (b. June 18. 1856, Ohio) lived
in Buchanan, Berrien, MI after their marriage, abt. 1878. Fredericka
died on September 13, 1949 in Buchanan and is buried there. William
is possibly buried in Buchanan as well. Would appreciate any information
on this family. Sue
Posted in 2001, Email updated in 2007
DOANE: I have a
Mrs. William Henry Harrison Doane (I believe her first name was
Maryette or Martha) b. ? d. 1864 in Pipestone Township. In a newspaper
clipping in which she is mentioned it says "... Mrs. H.H.
Doane, of Berrien county, so well known throughout the state by
her brilliant writings." I would like to find information
on the writings she did. Laura
Wilk Posted 2001, Email updated in 2007
STICKNEY: I am searching for anyone who can help me locate information about Bertha L. Stickney who was born August 27,1883. Her city of residence was given in the Michigan Death Database as Hershey, Osceola County, Michigan. Sometime prior to her death she moved to St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. She died there in March of 1979. I am also trying to locate information about a grandmother who emigrated from Massachusetts to Michigan in 1840. The grandparents and six children settled at Owosso, Shiawassee County. Bertha talked about this grandmother in a recipe competition from which she won a prize. The family recipe for Irish Batter Bread was passed down from this grandmother when she died. I have the recipe and the story, and am willing to share my information.Carrol Martin Posted 2001, Email updated in 2007
BURBACH: I'm looking
for anyone who is researching the Burbach surname. I know that
they live in Berrien County in the Eau Claire area. Jacob Burbach
married Susanna Thomas and they are buried in Caldwell Cemetery,
along with some of their children. If anyone has info. please
email me, I am willing to share information. Penny
Posted in 2001, Email updated in 2007
BRODERICK: Looking for info.
on James Broderick, born in Ireland 1804, died in Hagar Township
on Oct. 8, 1880; his wife Bridget was born 1814 in Ireland and
died in Bainbridge on Dec. 1, 1874. James and Bridget are buried
at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Silver Creek. They had three sons,
Michael who died Apr.15,1925; Peter who died 1871; and Edward
who died Jun. 2, 1914. Please contact me at Kirk Vandenberg Posted 2001, Email updated 2007
KENNEDY :Looking for info. on Michael Kennedy born 1831 Ireland, died Mar. 20, 1917 Benton township, married Elizabeth Duffy Kennedy, born Ireland and died in Chicago, IL on Jun. 13, 1919. Both are buried in Calvary Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI. They had children Thomas, David, James, Michael, Mary, & Elizabeth. Please contact me at Kirk Vandenberg Posted 2001, Email updated 2007
FLOOD: Looking to exchange info. on William Flood died Aug. 27, 1872 in Hagar, MI and wife Rose Lynch Flood died Jan. 8, 1900 Hagar, MI. Contact me at Kirk Vandenberg Posted 2001, Email updated 2007
HICKEY: Looking for any Hickey's from Hagar Township, Berrien Co. MI. Capt. John Hickey died 1901; wife, Catherine Kennedy Hickey died Jan. 1931. John and Catherine were married in Boston in 1870; they had five sons: John, Michael, Edward, James, and David. Kirk Vandenberg Posted 2001, Email updated 2007
TURNER: Seeking
information about William Turner who operated the an oil filter
plant at Niles, Berrien, MI sometime during the lat 1800's. Possibly
around 1880-1890 and possibly the Turner Oil Filter Co.Paul Turner
Posted 2001, Email updated in 2007
OMANS:Seek any info on Ernest and Lulu (Canfield?) Omans. Ernest died in Niles, Berrien County, MI on March 1983 and Lulu d. in Buchanan, February 1976. John Hutchins Posted in 2001, Email updated in 2007
BROWER:
Seeking information on infant Brower baby born and died
1864-1865 in St. Joseph, Michigan while family enroute to Iowa.
Child of Hurlburt D. Brower and wife Cornelia (Woodcock) Brower.
Last name may still be spelled Brouwer, but doubtful. Would appreciate
any record or cemetery listing. Barbara
Krogh Posted in 2001, Email updated in
2007
ROGERS, SMITH,
ANDERSON,ROOME,
LAMB:I am searching for descendants
of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers. Their children's
names are James F. Smith, who died July 17, 1927; Mrs. Mary Anderson,
who died March 1927; Charles Lamb, Mrs. Esther Roome, and Thomas
Rogers. The parents died when the five children were young and
they were adopted. James F. Smith was adopted by Michael and Margaret
(Musselman) Smith, of Hagar Twp., Berrien County. Any assistance
is greatly appreciated. Sherlene
Schmitt-Belden Posted in 2000, Email updated in 2007
SCHRUMPF: Looking for anyone with family connection to the Schrumpf surname from Niles and Galien, Berrien County, Michigan; also connecting families.Lorenz Schrumpf Posted 2000, Email updated 2007
WARREN ,
PAYNE/PAIN, PROCTOR, CLOUGH: Seek info on fam of Doran
Warren (1840-1861) and wife Ellen Maria Payne (1844-?), who res
Riverside, Berrien Co., MI. Their ch: Elias Herbert Warren b 1862
Riverside, MI; Luther Willis Warren b 1864 Riverside, MI, m Jessie
Belle Proctor; Walter Martin Warren b 1867 Riverside, MI; Lillie
J. Warren b 1869 Rochester, MI; Bessie Rosellen Warren b 1874
Disco, MI; and Florence or Flora Hannah Eliza Warren b 1878 Judd's
Corner, MI. It's said that Luther Warren later moved to California.
His father Doran was the son of Ansel B. Warren and Eliza E. Clough
of Shelby, Macomb Co., MI. Ansel Warren was raised in Western
New York where his parents were New England settlers in
the early 1800's. Ansel's brother Benedict Warren moved to Lake,
Berrien Co., MI in his old age. If you have any Warrens here,
please contact me.Karen
Mohr Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
WEISE ,
HEISE , FISCHER/FISHER:Seeking information on
a female known to me as E.M. Wiese who lived in Benton Harbor
in 1914 (?). She would have been quite elderly by then, probably
in her 70's. Her maiden name may have been Heise or Fischer, and
her initial M. may have stood for Matilda. Margaret
Pattison Posted 1999, Email updated
2007
W ATSON:Berton
G. Watson was a doctor in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was born
in 1864, completed medical training in 1888, practiced in Auburn,
IN for about 5 years, then returned to Benton Harbor. He died,
I believe, about 1954. His father was Joseph H. Watson of Pennsylvania.
I am wondering if anyone would know what happened to the medical
records of his patients. Is there a possibility they still exist?
Would be interested in information on this family. (Rose
Watson Johns Posted
1998, Email updated 2007
FOSTER, DEARMOND:These families lived in Berrien County in the mid 1800s. Old letter (1855) to my g-grandfather said members of these families had moved from Butler County, OH to Berrien Co., MI. I would like to find info and/or contact descendants.Nancy Sween Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
LASSFOLK/LASFOLK: There is Lassfolk family buried Pine Grove Cemetery. Charles J. Lassfolk d. in 1911, although the cemetery record does not indicate what month or day. I am seeking the month and day of his death. I also desire a birth record of Mary Lassfolk who resided New Buffalo 1883 to 1954. There are none known by me to be living at this time in Berrien. John Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
FULLER, MORRIS : Seek info.on George E. Fuller who married Alwilda (Armilda) Morris in 1875 in Berrien County, MI. This couple later lived in Monon, White Co.,IN. George was born in 1849 in Bennington, Vt, the son of Elliott Brown Fuller and Elvira H. Raymond. Armilda was the daughter of John Morris and his wife Lucinda Unknown last name. Robert Lytal Posted in 1999, Email updated in 2007
Dakin :
Seek information on Nathan Henry Dakin b abt 1840 in
Michigan. In the 1890 Veterans' Schedules: US Selected States,
he was located in Berrien County in Buchanan Township ED 53. I
would appreciate any information on Nathan Henry regarding marriage
and children. Belva
Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
Warren: Seek info.
on families of Benedict Brooks Warren, born 1817 in Genesee Co.,
NY and died 15 Aug. 1888 at Lake City, Berrien Co., MI. He married
1st to Emeline Sherman; married 2nd to Marietta ____. Ch of Benedict
and Emeline: George E. Warren; Stephen E. Warren; Elvira M. Warren
married 1st to Sylvanus Vincent, married 2nd to Mr. Childs; Ryland
M. Warren; Percy Amanda Warren; and Willie Warren. Descendants:
Fitch, Longbine, Oakley, Chamberlain. Karen
Mohr Posted 1999, updated 2007
Aldrich, Foster: I am looking for information about Louisa Aldrich who married Charles H. Foster in Berrien County some time after 1830. I have information about Charles H. Foster who grew up in Canterbury N.H. and was the son of Jerimiah C. Foster. I suspect that the Aldrich family may have lived in Berrien Co. One of their children, Frank A. Foster was my gg-grandfather. I believe all the children died young. Charles ended up near Larabee, Cherokee County Iowa. Terry Kneen Posted 1999, Email Updated 2007
Peebles:
Researching the Peebles family that lived in Niles in
Berrien County, Michigan. There are other variations of the names
also. I have some information on these families to share but am
always looking for more. MarkPeebles
Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
Schaus: Researching
Charles G. Schaus and his wife Augusta Butzbach. Mr. Schaus was
a farmer in Spinks Corners, Berrien Co.. Their children were born
starting abt. l872, so I am guessing that Charles and wife were
born l850's. Thanks for any info.Marsha
Emberson Posted 1999, Email updated
2007
Locke :Seeking information regarding Zula Locke, b ca 1880 who first married a Alonzo Garrett on Oct 5, 1904 and then divorced him, also in Berrien Co. She then married a Frank Rigsby on Oct 12, 1923. She was 53 years old when she remarried. She was the daughter of a William Locke. Her mother's maiden name was Tillapaugh. JN Watson Posted 1999, Email updated in 2007
BEATTIE,
PULLEN: Seeking descendants of Wesley Winslow Beattie
and Sarah
L. Pullen who were married in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., Michigan
on February 23, 1868. Sarah was born in Maine, USA. Any leads
would be appreciated.Sarah
Gura Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
PULLEN, SPAULDING:Seeking
descendants of Charles B. Pullen (b. 1815 -
Maine) and his wife, Orenza Spaulding (b. abt 1817 in N.H.). They
resided in Oronoko Twp., Berrien Co., Mich. in the mid to late
1800's. Their children were: Lloyd A. Pullen b. abt 1842 in Maine;
Charles M. Pullen b. abt 1844 in Maine; Sarah L. Pullen b. abt
1845 in Maine-married Wesley W. Beattie 1868; George P. Pullen
b. abt 1847 in Maine-married Hannah Sylvester; Greenleaf Pullen
b. abt 1849 in Maine. Sarah
Gura Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
GRIFFIN, NOEL: Seek
info. on Orrin Griffin and Maria Noel (husband and wife) who lived
in Berrien Co., Michigan 23 May 1837. Orrin d. 18 Mar 1854 Niles,
Berrien Co. Maria d. abt. 1853 in Niles. Their children were:
Minerva 1841, William 1842 and Maria 1853. Maria Noel Griffin's
father was William Tinsley Noel, he was b. in VA, but was in Berrien
Co. abt 1830, he d. in TX 1866. Children born to William and his
fourth wife Hetta Miller: William, Margaret, Martha, Theophilus
and Gideon born 1843. Margaret married George Gover(?), Martha
married William Jones and Theophilus married Harriet Harris. William
Tinsley Noel owned land in Berrien Co. I could never find where
Orrin and Maria were buried. Odessa
Isbell Posted 1999, Email updated 2007
PRICE :Seeking information about the children of Christopher and Elizabeth Jane (Johnson) Price. Christopher b. 1837 KY Elizabeth b. 1856 IN. They lived in Weesaw Twp, Berrien County, MI and had children: Minerva b. 1875 IN; Mabel b. 1876 IN m. Wm. Stroup; Medford m. b. 1878 MI; Mary b. 1879 MI; Myrtle b. 1881 MI; Milford b. 1884 m. Unk. Flynn; Alfred b. 1886; Alma "Retta" b. 1887 m. Clyde Weaver; Charles Calvin b. 1889 MI; Phoebe b. ca 1890; David Thurston b. 1893 MI; John S. b.1895; Edward b. 1899; Delbert b. ca 1901. Also would like info on children of Christopher's brother, James A. and Charlotte Price: Abraham, Minerva, Charles, Emma, Ida, Martin, Henry, Alice or Delia, James, Nora. I have information to share. SMG Davis Posted in 1999, Email updated in 2007
Mills: Seek information on Dayton Mills, s/o Jeremiah Mills of NJ & OH. Dayton married Sarah ??? Children were said to be: John P. Mills & Alice Mills who married Mr. Weaver. There may have been other children. He lived for a time in Warren Co., OH, but sold out in 1863. He is supposed to be buried at Hills Corners, MI in the Smith Graveyard; is there such a place? Appreciate any contacts or additional information on this family. Audrey Shields Hancock Posted 1998, Email updated in 2007
Willis, Nye: Seeking birthplace and parents of Shelah Willis b. abt. 1806 in N.C. m. 26 Aug. 1829, Warren Co., OH to Phebe Nye. Shelah and Phebe moved into Berrien Co. in the 1840's. Phebe d. abt. 1846 and Shelah m Amret Webster 18 Mar 1848 in Berrien Co. Children of Shelah & Phebe were: Emily, Arthur A, Jasper, William E. and Amanda. Children of Shelah & Amret were: John, Elisha, David, Jane, Asa (?) and Phebe. Also coming into Berrien Co with Shelah was his brother Delahae (spelling unclear). In the 1860 census Delahae is in Pokagon Twp., Cass Co. I am a descendent of Emily Willis and have information to share. Barbara Moon Weiler Posted 1998, Email updated 2007
Denend:
Searching for any information regarding Denend family,
in Berrien Co. This name also spelled, alternatively, Demend/Demmend
and Demming. Patriarch William Denend, Sr., purchased 40 acres
in Berrien Co. circa 1850. Wife Eliza Malcolm, later wife Mary
Jane Dalyrmple. William's children Andrew Jackson (called AJ or
"Jackson"), William, Jr., Sarah (called "Sally"),
Eliza Jane, Charles, John, and Laurette. Laurette m. William Bowen.
Stacy
Augustine Posted in 1998, Email updated
in 2007
Malcolm:
Searching for Eliza M. Malcolm, m. William Denend, 1830
perhaps Hamilton Co., Ohio; b. circa 1810. Eliza div. William
Denend, and is believed to have m. William BOWEN after 1850.Stacy Augustine
Posted in 1998, Email updated in 2007
Halstead/Halsted:
Searching for information regarding family of Levi Halstead/Halsted,
b. 1812 and Mary "Polly" JACKSON b. 1816, Ohio. Children
Isaac, Peter, William R., Martha, Adaline. Also looking for relatives
including Orange Halstead,
Charles Halstead, Thompson Halstead, William Halstead. Additional
family member may be Lott Halstead, showed as drowned in the mortality
schedule.Stacy
Augustine Posted in 1998, Email updated
in 2007
Tomaszewski :I am looking to find living relatives of Angeline Tomaszewski who died in February 1878 in Benton Harbor. Angeline and her daughter (name unknown) came to visit my family in Red Wing, Minnesota. They are related to us. If you have any ideas on how I can reach someone in this family, please contact me. Jill Johnson Posted 1998, Email updated 2007
Borton , Franz, Furney:Seek
info. on Fred Lincoln Borton b.2/8/1865 (USA) d. 12-07-1943 St.
Joseph, MI; married to Christina Franz b. 05-28-1869? d.11-26-1943,
both resided in Eau Claire, MI for most of their lives. Fred was
supposedly taken in by a Borton family in Eau Claire around 1867,
given their name, and raised as their own. He did not learn he
was not a Borton until he was about 16. His real family name may
be Turney, Tierney, or Furney according to what appears to be
his marriage license. Supposedly, Fred's mother took his two older
siblings and went off in search of his father who was "lost
in the civil war". Fred and Christina had several children
of their own: 1.Leslie Maude (Borton) Breeneman b.09-16-1890 d.11-20-1978;
2.Ross Borton b.05-09-1895 d.Largo, FL?; 3.Walter Jay Borton b.01-28?-1899
d. 04-10-1937; 4. Anna (Borton) Jewell b.05-30-1901 d. @1946;
5.John Henry Borton b.12-07-1904 d.01-31-1962; 6.Lucille May (Borton)
Watkins b.06-23-1907 d.12-08-1986; 7.Katherine (Borton) Bingham
b.@1913. Any information on Fred's real parents, his real last
name, or the Borton family that took him in would be appreciated.
I also am interested in sharing/learning about other Berrien County
family trees including: Borton, Olmstead, Field, Mounsey, Spear,
Johnson, Schunke, Dewitt, Fowler, and others. John
Borton Posted in 1998, Email updated
in 2007
Buck:
Sarah Buck, age 16 m. Ira E. Carpenter on 12 February, 1875 in
Weesaw Twp, Berrien County. She was b. 26 June 1859 in Canada
West, fathers name could be Benjamin Buck. Mothers name unknown.
They moved to Huron County after marriage. Looking for info on
Buck family. ArleighJoe
Posted in 1998, Email updated in 2007
Stewig/Stwig
/, McIntyre:My ancestors, Isaac Stewig and Sarah McIntyre
were mar. New Buffalo, Berrien Co., MI 25 June 1882. The marriage
record shows his surname as Stwig. It also shows as one of the
witnesses an Anna Stwig and indicates her residence as New Buffalo.
Would appreciate any information regarding the Stewig/Stwig family
in Berrien Co. Fern
Eddy Schultz Posted 1998, Email updated
2007
DONOVAN
, GALLIVAN:Samuel Kingston Donovan b. 1829 in Jordon,
Onondaga Co., NY, d. 1872 in Ivesdale, Champaign Co., IL, married
in 1856 to Ellen Gallivan b. 1830, Co. Kerry, Ireland, d. 1909,
Joliet, Will Co., IL. They resided in Three Oaks, Berrien Co.,
MI 1850 - 1867. First Treasurer of Three Oaks Township, owned
Three Oaks Hotel 1850-1856. Children include: Harriet, John, Henry,
James J., Thomas, Mary Margaret, Catherine. Patrick
M. Clark Posted 1998, Email updated 2007
GALLIVAN: Michael Gallivan b. 1825, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, d. 27 June 1870 in Weesaw Twp., Berrien County, MI, married abt. 1854 Hannorah ? , b. 6 Mar. 1834, Ireland, d. 11 Sept. 1911 Weesaw Twp. Immigrated abt. 1845, resided Weesaw Twp. 1850 to death. Children include: Margaret, Catherine, Thomas, Sarah Ann, Ellen, James, Marie, Elizabeth, Michael. clarkpat@aol.com (Patrick M. Clark) Posted 1998, Email updated 2007
McDonald , Gallivan:John M. McDonals b. 1828, Ireland, d. (?) Weesaw Twp, Berrien County, Michigan, married before 1849 to Margaret Mary Gallivan b. 1827, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland, d. (?) Weesaw Twp. Immigrated c. 1845, resided Weesaw Twp. 1850-?. Children include: Catherine, Margaret, Ellen, Edward, Mary, John, Kelly. Patrick M. Clark Posted 1998, Email updated 2007
Daily ,
Gallivan:Daniel Daily b. (?) Ireland, d. (?) Weesaw Twp.,
Berrien Co., MI, married 6 Feb. 1853, Berrien Co. to Johanna Gallivan
b. 1835, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, d. (?). Immigrated c. 1845,
resided Weesaw Twp. 1850 - ?. Children include: John, Miles, Thomas,
and Ellen. Patrick
M. Clark Posted 1998, Email updated
2007
Peterbough
, Sylvester: Seek info. on Elizabeth Peterbough, b. circa
1860s; m. Warren Cass Sylvester.Cathy
Hendrickson Posted 1998. Email updated
2007
Tennent :Seeking info. on Elnore M. Tennent b. 1847; m. Joseph Tennent and lived in St. Joseph, Michigan 1909. Elnora is the sister of Daniel A. Miller of Woodland, Michigan. Any info. on the Tennent family is appreciated. Russ Miller Posted 1998, Email updated 2007
Children:
Hugh DODDS, husband of Margaret MCDONALD(my
ancestors)
Phillip DODDS, husband of Eleanor GREEN
Nathan DODDS, a Civil War veteran, who lived
briefly in Berrien Co., MI
Katherine DODDS, of Riverside, MI, wife of Nathan
FIELDSand of a Mr. VORHEES
Millie DODDS, of Lowell, MI, wife of Jerome DUFFY
Harriet DODDS, of Keene Twp., Ionia Co., MI and
of Lowell, MI, wife of Allison KNEE
Nancy CLARK of Emmons, MN
There may have also been a daughter , Keziah.
Debra Eddy Posted 1997, Email updated 2007
Swift , Willett, Pittman, Wallin Benton Swiftb. 1813 in NY (where in NY?), m. May 12, 1838, Niles, Berrien Co., MI to Sarah Willett. Their dau, Susan Appleton Swift b. 1841, Niles. Benton d. betw. 1841 - 1846. Seeking place of d. and burial for Benton. His mother, Jemina Jane Swift Pittman, is buried in Buchanan. Sarah Willet Swift m. Charles C. Wallin, 1851, Berrien Co., MI., then they moved to Chicago.Julia Joaquin Posted in 1997, Email updated in 2007