Tuscola County, MI Query & Surname Page of USGenWeb Project

August - October 1998

Queries, January - July 1998

1997 Queries

Bernia (Bernier) - I am trying to compile a list of all descendants of my g-g-grandparents, Louis Bernia (1841-1933) and Rose Salgat (1849 - 1935). They lived in Reese, Tuscola, MI. They were married in Anchorville, St. Clair, MI, in 1869, and moved to Denmark Twp., in the early 1880's. They moved to the village of Reese in their old age. They had the following children: Josephine (m. G. E. Markhart), Stephen, Joseph, Elizabeth (unmarried), Emma (m. F. Kenney), Arthur, Alice (m. J. Legault), and Adeline (unmarried). Richard A. Peddicord, O. P. Sat Jan 24 1998

Brackenbury - I am trying to find ancestors of Cora May Meyers Brackenbury, born Dec. 2, 1866, in Ellington Twp. Cora died April 30, 1898 in Grant Twp., Huron Co. Cora had at least one sister, Adelia Meyers Gordon. Any info on other Meyers family members would be appreciated. Jan Huff , Sun July 19 1998

Brady - Looking to share info on Brady and Beardsley families of Tuscola and Lapeer Co.'s. MarveCom, Sun July 19 1998

Briggs - Looking for information re: Linda Briggs of Fairgrove, MI. Please contact me. Richard Hill, Sun Jul 19 1998

Buchanen - Sarah K. BUCHANAN, dau. of Michael and Nancy Ann (STREETER) BUCHANAN, g-daughter of Thomas-1 and Louisa (_____) STREETER of Steuben Co., NY; b. NY ab. 1836; d. aft. 1880; m. Tyrone, Tyrone Twp., Livingston County, MI.in 1860; removed to Fairgrove Township, Tuscola Co., MI between 1863 and 1870; resided in Fairgrove in 1880. Children, surname STEEL: 1. Sarena A., b. 1856; d. 10 Sep., 1860; bur. Parshallville Cemetery, Livingston Co., Parshallville, MI. 2. Elizabeth, b. ca. 1858; resided with her maternal grandparents in 1860, perhaps to avoid contracting a disease that may have killed her sister. 3. Rhoda A., b. ca. 1859. 4. Ernest, b. ca. 1861. 5. Carrie, b. ca. 1863; d. 11 July 1864; bur. Parshallville Cemetery, Parshallville, MI. 6. Harvey, b. ca. 1866. 7. Orin N., b. ca. 1868. 8. Herbert, b. ca. 1871. 9. David F., b. ca. 1874. Perry Streeter , Tue Mar 3, 1998

Cline - Researching families of Sarah C. CLINE, b. 1849, and Timothy KILBOURN, b. 1831. They were m. in 1872. Their children: Mary Clare, b. 1872; Rause/Joseph, b. 1876 (m. Minnic C. ab. 1901); Floyd H., b. 1883 (m. Margaret Adolposs/Dolph L.), b. 1892. Priscilla Parr, Sat, Feb. 21, 1998

Coan - Am researching the family of Benjamin COAN, b. 1829 Ontario; d. 1917 in Village of Kingston. He m. Lavina LONGSTAFF in 1855. Ab. 1894, they moved to Wilmot, and later moved to Kingston. They had five children: Mary, Hannah, Adell, Joseph, William, and Olivet. Hannah Adell is my g-grandmother. She was b. 1861 in Ontario; d. 1924. She married Thomas PIERCE on May 9, 1884, in Imlay City, MI. Would appreciate any info. that can be provided on this family. Linda Ross Sat Jun 13 1998

Cool - Looking for information on the following members of the Cool family: Sara Jane "Sadie", Stanley, and Martha-Hazel-May. They were in Tuscola before 1890 -1894. V. E. Slater , Sun Jun 9 1998

Covell/Covel/Covill/Covil/Coville This family was first found in Lenawee and Muskegon County areas. I've been able to trace one line of the family (Ezra and James COVELL) back to London, England, and have a fairly good database of about 4,100 people using the above spelling variations. They were first found in the Plymouth/Edgartown, MA areas. There is another line going back to Nathaniel COVELL of Chelmsford, England, who initially settled in Yarmouth, MA. Would be interested in hearing from anyone with information on either line. Al Covell Sun Jan 4, 1998

Crosby - Looking for info. re: Andrew CROSBY, who m. Elizabeth Hazelton (maiden name Swanson), ab. 1881 - 1890, in Kingston, Tuscola, MI. Mary Hunt, Wed Mar 4 1998

Cronkhite - Looking for info on Clarence E. CRONKHITE who mar. Dora DORLAND, 24 Mar 1888, East Dayton Twsp., Tuscola Co., MI. His parents were Thos. J. CRONKHITE and May Ann NICHOLS. Any help, assistance, direction will be most appreciated. Ralph Clouse, Sun July 19 1998

Drinkle - DRINKEL, Sarah Ann, w. of John Horner; b. 1847, Canada; d. 20 Aug, 1920, Novesta, MI. Looking for info. Don Rickwalt , Sun Jun 9 1998

Elliott - Have subscribed to the list for awhile, But haven't contributed anything until now. Everyone seems to have been doing this for a long time. I've just begun my search. My Father's Mother was an ELLIOTT - (Lila ELLIOTT b. 18 Dec 1912 Caro,MI d. Sep 1975 West Branch, MI.) Her parents are as follows: Charles Henry ELLIOTT b. 6 May 1872 Hilton,NY married 8 Aug 1895 d. 24 Apr 1928 Flint, MI. Louisa VANDEMARK b. 12 Apr 1871 Akron, MI d. 3 Dec 1937 Kingston,MI. Charle's parents were Thomas ELLIOTT b.24 Dec 1848 unknown d. 5 Jul 1926 unknown married unknown to Mary Jane HILL b. 22 Sep 1849 unknown d. 10 Jan 1930 unknown. Louisa's parents were Abram VANDEMARK b. 13 Apr 1833 unknown d. 24 Jul 1901 married unknown date to Mary AINGER b. 29 Sept. 1840 d. 7 Feb 1903. Any help would be much appreciated. Arthur Bonasse, Sun Jul 19 1998

Freeman - FREEMAN, Martin married Elizabeth M. Mall on May 10, 1904 in Gagetown. They had 4 children: Leo M. FREEMAN, Helen, and Leslie. Martin was b. Jun 19, 1880 in Gagetown and died Jul 5, 1971 in Saginaw, MI. Elizabeth MALL was b. July 22, 1873, in Canada, and d. in Saginaw Dec. 12 1967. Any information is appreciated. Terri Freeman, Sun Mar 15, 1998

Freeman - FREEMAN Marin and Ann came from Canada. Settle in Elmwood Twp (Gagetown) Tuscola Co.MI in 1880. Children were John, William, Mary,Ann, Thomas, Patrick, Moses, Joseph, and Margaret (all born in Canada). Martin was born in Ireland On Oct.1827-died June 6, 1907. Had two more children in Michigan - Martin and Arthur. The 1900 census shows Martin and Ann with Joseph, Maggie, Martin and Arthur. Found his obtitary saying he was an old and respected citizen of Brookfield. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, six sons and two daughters. Bury at St. Agatha Cemetery in Gagetown, MI. I don't have a death date for Ann and the rest of the family. Any help would be great. Terri Freeman, Sun, Mar 15 1998

Fournier - FOURNIER, Frank Joseph, b. in Caro, July 14, 1884. Had brothers with the following names: Louis, Henry, Albert, and Charles. Frank was my grandfather. Don't have any information regarding his father and mother. Seeking any information so I can continue the family search. Don Fournier Thur Jan 1 1998

Freeman - FREEMAN, Martin, married Elizabeth M. MALL on May 10, 1904 in Gagetown. They had 3 children: Leo M., Helen, and Leslie. Martin was b. June 19, 1880 in Gagetown, and died July 5, 1971, in Saginaw, Mich. Elizabeth MALL was b. July 22, 1873 in Canada, and d. in Saginaw Dec. 12, 1967. Leo was b. Apr. 4, 1905, in Flint. Leslie was b. Dec. 16, 1908, in Gagetown, and Helen was b. August 6, 1913 in Gagetown, Mich. Any help would be great. Terri Freeman Sat., Feb. 21, 1998

Graham - I am looking for information on Benjamin GRAHAM, my Great Grandfather. All I know about him is that he resided in Saginaw, MI when my Grandmother was born (1903) and lived there until she was 16 (1919). At 16 her family disowned her because she got pregnant. She is deceased and did not tell me any of this, I have learned this after her death. My Grandmother is Ida GRAHAM and was born in Saginaw, MI on June 3, 1903. Her mothers name was Elinora or "Ella" BIDWELL. I was told that my grandmother (Ida) had 7 brother all older than her. If you could give me any information on Benjamin GRAHAM, Elinora BIDWELL, or any of my Grandmother's (Ida) siblings I would appreciate it. Barbara Range , Mar 29 1998

Horner - HORNER, John, b. 11 Jul. 1830, Canada; d. 29 Oct., 1922, Deford, Novesta Twp. Any info. is appreciated. Don Rickwalt , Sun Jun 9 1998

Huffman - I am currently researching the surname HUFFMAN. William E. HUFFMAN had obtained homestead land in 1880. I don't know whether or not he left any relatives in the area before moving to Greenup, KY. If anyone has any information on HUFFMAN, I would like to exchange info. for info. Sue Carroll-Blosser , Sun Jun 9 1998

Hutton - If anyone needs anything on the Huttons from Tuscola County, they can contact me. I have a lot of information. No land records, but family lines. Laura Dickerson , Sunday June 9, 1998

Hutchinson - Looking for information re: Maggie Dishaw Hutchinson, who married Charles A. Titus, May 5, 1914, in Cheboygan, MI. Maggie lived in Tuscola with first husband, Charles W. Hutchinson. She was the d. of Henry Dishaw and Rosie Barbeau, b. Canada. Charles Titus was the s. of Robert E. and Sylvania Mark. Also need info. re. the following Titus': Elviria, Lois Lena, Ethel Bell (who m. Frank Reed. Will exchange info. Maxine Shannon, Sun Feb 22 1998

Hutchinson - Hutchinson Mass 1630>Conn>RI>Canada>MI, Tuscola County. I have 14 genereations of HUTCHINSONS from Ralph, who married widow Alice Bennet in Boston, MA, in 1657, to my g-grandfather, Charles Hutchinson and my g-grandmother, Maggie Dishaw, who came with her father, Henry Dishaw from Canada to Tuscola, MI. There are some people missing and I would love to share and fill in those missing persons. Maxine Shannon Sunday Jan 11 1998

Imerson - Looking for information re: Jonathan Imerson, b. 1825, Yorkshire Co., England; died 1901 in Caro, Tuscola, MI. He was the son of Thomas and Ellen (Waddington) Imerson. Married 1845 in Leeds Co., Ontario, Canada, to Mary Thompson, daughter of James Thompson. Mary had a brother, William, living in Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, in 1850 - 1880. Thank you. Arthur H. Lucia ,Sun May 3, 1998

Jeffery - Looking for info on John G. JEFFERY who mar. Matilda Ann OSTRANDER, 22 Feb 1877, Kingston Twsp., Tuscola Co., MI. His parents were William JEFFERY and Hannah (maiden name unknown).... er, his father could have been Amos P. JEFFERY - just not sure. I have a little bit more info on this couple if needed. Any help, assistance, direction will be most appreciated. Ralph Clouse, Sun Jul 19 1998

Johnstone - JOHNSTONE, Adam. Born 18 Oct 1815 in Scotland and died 28 Dec 1886 Caro, Tuscola, MI. He was the son of James & Grace JOHNSON/JOHNSTONE. Adam married Ann MORAN and an unnamed spouse. His son, William JOHNSTONE was born 1842 in Canada and married Ellen GILBERT 3 Dec 1868 in Flint, MI. His daughter, Mary Ann JOHNSTONE was born 12 Sep 1847 in Ontario, Canada, married Morton Wheeler ENGLISH 24 Jun 1867 in Michigan City, MI and died 20 Apr 1914 in Salt Lake City, UT. I would appreciate any help on these JOHNSTONE's and would like to correspond with others researching this line. Michele Colson , Sun Jun 9 1998

Lewis - Cassius Andrew Lewis and his wife, Bertha Luvilla Lewis (maiden name Putnam) were residents of Caro at the turn of the Century. Berth's parents were Abraham Putnam and Maryanne Best. Cassius and Bertha had four children: Doris, Maryanne, Nellis, and Glenn Lewis. Maryanne was my grandmother. She was m. to Delbert Hartley from the Caro area. Interested in information about Cassius and Bertha Lewis, Abraham and Maryanne Best, and anything about Delbert Hartley. Bertha was buried in a cemetery in or adjacent to Caro. Somehow these folks were related to Bill Jenks, a former mayor of Caro and owner of a dress shop downtown. Thank you for any help you may offer. S Hart , Sat Jan 24 1998

Lewis - LEWIS, Edwin A., Civil War Veteran; b. 13 Jul., 1843, Bruce Twp., Macomb, MI. He d. 13 Dec. 1893 in Marion, Osceola, MI. He was a logger who moved a lot. He is perhaps buried near Perry, MI. Any info. is appreciated. Don Rickwalt Sun Jun 9 1998

Lincoln - Looking for info. on the Lincolns buried in Wisner Cemetery. Michele Champine , Sun Jun 9 1998

McDonald - Looking for the graves of Philo and Lucinda (Smith) McDonald. They lived in Silverwood during the 1870's and 1880's. In the 1885 census Lucinda is shown as quite ill. Dee Hester Sat Apr 4 1998

Mall - Tilley MALL m. Hunter C. (Tilley was Elizabeth Mall's sister). They had two children, Pauline and Ferncis. Rosalia M. MALL (sister) never married. Lived with Tilley and are in the 1910 Census. Terri Freeman , Sun Mar 15 1998

Merrill - Is there anyone who could tell me the name of Fred Merrill's son who was b. on Jan. 23, 1886, in Tuscola? The name of the baby's mother also. Vicki Johnston, Sat Apr 4 1998

Merrill - Seeking information on Fred Merrill, b. July 25, 1860, in Portsmouth, MI. Moved to Tuscola in 1859 with parents, Andrew J and Elizabeth Merrill. Fred Merrill married ? about 1884 or 1885. They had a son (name unknown) and a daughter (name unknown). His wife divorced him and took the children and left Tuscola. Does anyone know their names? Fred Merrill remarried on December 8, 1896, to Edith Katura (Kate) Cole. Kate had a daughter named Elizabeth K. Crutchfield Merrill who was a schoolteacher in Arbilla about 1910. Elizabeth married a Charles Montaque about 1913. Hope to hear from anyone who knows about these families. Vicki Johnston Sun Jan 4 1998

MICKS-DEAN-SHADER-SACKETT - Nelson MICKS migrated to Michigan from Canada in 1864- 65. He married Elizabeth DEAN at Watrousville July 17, 1869. She may have been a widow with children. They had a daughter Deletta, who married Adelbert SHADER around 1893. Delatta & Adelbert appears to have had a daughter Milba who married Ewart SACKETT. Elizabeth (Dean) Micks died August 16,1909. Nelson with daughter and granddaughter appear on 1920 census for Indianfields Twp. Is anyone familiar with this family? Does anyone know when Nelson Micks died? John Henry (Toronto), Sun Jun 9 1998

Montei - Looking for information re: the members of the MONTEI family: John, Howard, Anna, Gladys, Pauline, J. D., and Hazel. V.E.Slater , Sun Jun 91998

Neals - Researching the NEALS family. Clarence NEAL was b. in Wisner in 1880. His father, Walter NEAL (b. 1852 NY), m. Emma CARSON. His father was Robert NEAL (b. England in 1824), m. Caroline SOUTHGATE. His father was John NEALE (b. England 1801), m. T. GRIMES(?) All of the above with the exception of Clarence d. in Tuscola. Clarence lived in Bay City. Any information is appreciated. Also researching JOLES, COOK, COLLINS, WARD, PORTER. Sandy Jackson , Tues Mar 10 1998

O'Neil - I am looking for information about the sister of my ancestor. The information I have is her marriage record here in Livingston County: Catherine O'Neil, sister of Bryan and Patrick Carr of Deerfield, married to Daniel Devlin, Tuscola. 15 July 1844 Is there evidence this couple moved to Tuscola County in the 1840 -1850 era? I have not found them in Livingston County. Thank you very much, your help is appreciated. Nancy McMacken, Sat Apr 4 1998

Ostrander - Alley/Iley OSTRANDER and his wife, Almira CLOUSE, from Norfolk Co., ON, bought land in Kingston Twp.from William and Hannah JEFFERY, 23 Mar 1872. Ostrander sold portions to John Butler CLOUSE (17 Jun 1872), Matilda and William JEFFERY (10 Dec 1891), and Rebecca Jane and John DORLAND (10 Dec 1891). Trying to determine any possible relationships between these families. R Clouse Sun Mar 29 1998

Pease - PEASE, Miriam, w. of Edwin Lewis. Born ???. Died 23 June, 1877, Dryden, Lapeer, MI. She was a direct descendant of the Pease family of Enfield, CT. Not sure where she is buried, perhaps near Perry, MI. Any info. is appreciated. Don Rickwalt , Sun Jun 9 1998

Richards - I am seeking the decendants of George RICHARDS & Barbara (HUFFMAN) RICHARDS. George Richards was born about 1838. Barbara HUFFMAN was born about 1841. They were married in about 1863. There was some indication that they settled in Tuscola County, Watertown township, Mich. Any information on this family would certainly be appreciated. Thank You. Casey J. Haas, Sun Apr 19 1998

Rickwalt - Have been working on the Rickwalt and Horner family genealogies. Both are old Tuscola families. Looking towards locating the Rickwalt family in Germany. Rickwalt, Albert, b. 8 Feb. 1843, Germany; emigrated 2 Jan 1873. Arrived from Bremen, Germany on the barque Columbus. D. 22 Jun 1896, Wells Twp., Tuscola County. Buried E. Dayton Cemetery. Don Rickwalt , Sun Jun 9 1998

Rohr - ROHR, Christopher, brother of Matilda, b. 3 Mar. 1844, Germany; d. 17 Apr. 1921, Gagetown, MI. Is buried in East Dayton Cemetery, Tuscola, County. May have spent most of his life in Sebewing. Any info. is appreciated. Don Rickwalt , Sun Jun 9 1998

Rohr - ROHR, Matilda, wife of Albert Rickwalt, b. 27 Mar. 1850, Germany; d. 10 Jan. 1922, in Wayne County, Detroit. Buried in East Dayton Cemetery, Wells Twp. Willing to share info. Don Rickwalt , Sun Jun 9 1998

Romain - Any info. on Romains in Caro, MI is appreciated. Also looking for anyone else researching this line. F Kanary , Sun Mar 15, 1998

Salgat (Solgat) - I am seeking to track down all the descendants of Francis Joseph "Joe" Salgat (husband of Josephine Cardinal - 1837 - 1925), of Reese, and his brother, Frank Salgat (1852 - ?) of Caro. Their sister, Rose, was the w. of Louis Bernia of Reese. I have lots of information on the earlier branches of the Salgat family (from Canton Jura in Switzerland). Richard A. Peddicord, O. P. Sat. Jan 24 1998

Sloat - At least three SLOAT families migrated to the thumb of Michigan about 1865 from Ontario, Canada. If you're related, we need to talk. Rob Sloat Tues Jan 14 1998

Smith - SMITH, Zara Eugene...married to Jessie V. Johnson...Zara was a noted pioneer of Tuscola County. His parents were Albert L. Smith and Roxanna ?. Deanna Hester you contacted me w/ a bad e-mail address...we are chasing the same Smith line. PLEASE CONTACT ME!!!! David C. Daugherty, Mon Mar 16 1998

Spencer - Anyone have info on Amos Spencer and Deborah (Hunt) Spencer who lived in Tuscola Co MI from at least 1870 until 1893 when Deborah died? Amos had died prior to that year. They came from Herkimer Co NY and Crawford Co PA, and had kids: John Orlando, Orilla, Albert, Nancy, Martha, Thirza, Nathan, Wilber and Leona. Although all were born in either NY or PA, some may have come to MI with Amos and Deborah. It appears son John Orlando Spencer who married Melissa Walters, lived in Tuscola Co. They had kids: Lynda, John Emmet and Edwin A. Spencer. Both boys died young. Appreciate any information. Leslie Lewis , Sun June 3, 1998

Steel - Livingston, MI>Tuscola, MI 1830 - I am seeking all descendants of the STEEL family. I have a tremendous amount of information to share regarding our common STREETER ancestry. Perry Streeter , Sun Mar 8 1998

Vandemark - Abram VANDEMARK b.13 Apr 1833 unknown d. 24 Jul 1901 unknown. Wife Mary AINGER b. 29 Sep 1840 unknown d. 7 Feb 1903 unknown. Daughter Louisa VANDEMARK b.12 Apr 1871 Akron, MI d. 3 Dec 1937 Kingston, MI. Married 8Aug1895 Charles Henry ELLIOTT b. 6 May 1872 Hilton, NY d. 24 Apr 1928 Flint,MI. Daughter Lila ELLIOTT b. 18 Dec 1912 d. Sep 1975 West Branch, MI. Married Arthur BONASSE unknown. SonArthur BONASSE b.12 Jul 1930 Married Flora Marie Haley unknown. Son Arthur Bonasse b. 16 Jun 1950. Arthur Bonasse Sun 19 July 1998

Whale/Sweet - Tuscola, MI 1840 - 1933. Looking for information about my wife's g-grandmother's family. Inis B. WHALE d. in Cass City, 4-8-1933. Her parents were Jonathan Whale (b. 9-1-1872 Wellington, Canada). He d. in Cass City in 1957. Lillian Sweet was b. 3-25-1881 and d. in Cass City in 1966. Also looking for Jonathan's parents, John Whale (1830 - 1918) and Isabelle (1859 - 1940). Lillian's parents: Edmond Sweet (1840 - 1928) and Mildred (1843 - 1920). All are buried in Novesta Cemetery, Cass City, Michigan. Ian Layton Sun Mar 8 1998

Tuscola County, MI Genealogy Queries/Surnames January - July 1998