Tuscola Combined Query/Surnames, Jan

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Jan. - March 1999

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Barnes - Emma Jane Barnes, from Yale, Michigan, married Alvin Van Horn. Her parents were Sydney Barnes and Jane Jury. Am seeking additional information on Emma's parents. Ed Van Horn, Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999

Barnes - BARNES, Nancy: Nancy was a sister to Emma Jane Barnes. She married Oliver Van Horn, a brother to Alvin. Nancy and Oliver divorced. They had on son Roy Van Horn, who lived in Keego Harbor. Nancy reportedly moved to Bay City. Am seeking any information regarding any subsequent marriages and descendants of Nancy. Ed Van Horn, Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999

Beecher - Levi Thomas Beecher Born: 28 August 1823 in Fort Ann, NY Died: 06 September 1883. Married Caroline M. Gidley Born: 11 August 1824 : 21 February 1846 in Atlas, MI. Their children were: Charles E. Beecher Born: 18 December 1846; Andrew J. Beecher Born: 26 December 1848; Edwin B. Beecher Born: 13 November 1850; Sarah F. Beecher Born: 16 May 1853;Lurana Beecher Born: 11 July 1854; Mary Elizabeth Beecher Born: 20 January 1857; Lewis Barton Beecher Born: 22 February 1859; Lucy J. Beecher Born: 19 April 1861; William H. Beecher Born: 30 April 1866; Emma A. Beecher Born: 12 August 1868; I am searching for any information about the BEECHERS listed above and their descendants. Sam Franc, Sunday, March 21, 1999

Blaylock - Looking for information on a FRED BLAYLOCK who owned a farm in Tuscola County in the 1930's. At one time he was married to an IDA EMBREE of Oakland County. They were divorced and he was awarded the farm in Tuscola. Any info appreciated. Sheila, Mon 22 Feb 1999

Buchanan - BUCHANAN, Michael. Contact Nell B. Lester, Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Bunker - Bunker; Clinesmith or also spelled Klinesmith; will share info. I have. ermazine@mail.tds.net Sunday, March 21, 1999

Case - CASE, CICERO b.abt.1860-61 possibly Canada, m. Euella(Ella) ROBINSON on Oct.4, 1882 in Dayton Twp. Tuscola Co. Had 4 children: George Case, Edna Case, Alta Case and Nina Case. George Case b.Feb.24, 1884 in Tuscola Co. m.Ida Mae WILLIAMS Sept. 10, 1917 in Caro. George and Ida are my grandparents. Need any information on Case, Robinson, Williams families. Thank You. Donna Johnson, Saturday, March 20, 1999

Coan/Coons - My grandfather, Samuel E. Coanes (b.11/15/1876 d. 8/7/65) lived in Caro in the 1950's. He may also have been born there. His mother Harriet Williams was born in Huron County 3/1861. His brother William Leroy Coan was born in Caro Feb. 28, 1880. There were 8 children born to David and Harriet Coons. By the 1910 census there were only 4 living. H. S. Santeford, Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Cregar - Researching the name Cregar. Bob Cregar, Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Depew - My name is William Depew III, My Grandfather William Depew Sr. came to Baton Rouge LA via way of Mississippi in the early 1920's. He was a Blacksmith originally from Michigan. I would be curious if there were any relationship between the William Depew referred to in your article and my family. We can track all of the family from My grandfather forward. He married my grand mother who was a widow with the last name of Sheild. They were both from Tuscola area of Michigan. There has always been an indication that the Depew's in Michigan were some how connected to Chauncey Depew, Senator from New York. Bill Depew, Sat., March 20, 1999

French - James Harvey FRENCH (Jul 5 1852-May 26 1922) died in Gulfport, MS. His obituary listed two sisters, Mrs. Ambrose Haines and Mrs. Robert Smith of Millington, MI. MI marriage records list a Lucy FRENCH m. Robert Smith, Tuscola Co., Dec 7, 1867, and a Minerva FRENCH m. Ambrose Haines, Tuscola Co., Jan 1, 1873. I'm assuming that Lucy and Minerva are the sisters of James Harvey FRENCH. Does anyone have information on Lucy or Minerva or other FRENCH siblings, or on their parents? James A. French, Sat. March 20, 1999

Gage - George and Edith GAGE of Gagetown had daughter Cora Clara born 1902 who married Raymond Kittle. Looking for information on Cora's family and where she went when Raymond died in 1932. Shirley Kittle Newbold, Sat. 6th Feb 1999

Girard - Looking for info on Nelson and Adele (Lemay) Girard who moved to Columbia Twp. Tuscola Co. from Flat Rock Wayne Co. MI, around 1877. Nelson and Adele Girard had children named Adele b.1859, Louis b.1862, Frank b.1865, Paul b.1868, Fred b.1870, Flora b.1872, Ellen b.? and Tuffield (or Tuffil) b.1874. Frank married Lavina Pincumbe (dtr of Henry and Catherine Pincumbe) in Tuscola Co. in 1889, Paul married Margaret Grenya (or Grenier) dtr of Louis Grenya and Louisa Jacobs in Tuscola Co. in 1890, Fred married a woman named Linda, Flora married Charlie R. Weiland (son of Fred Weiland and Rickie Steffin of Colwood) in 1895, Ellen may have married L.Lepratt (or LaPratt). Louis, Frank, Paul and Fred worked in lumber camps and on the railroad. Info on any of these people would be appreciated. Diane Knight, Sat., Mar 20, 1999

Hains - Looking for a Henry S. Hains, who homesteaded land in Tuscola county very early on. He possibly migrated from Pa. Wife's name was Loretta. Desendents were Howell E. Hains, with Inza Fryas one wife and later a second wife named Caroline. John W. Hains, Mon 22 Feb 1999

Harrington - Researching the following surnames in Tuscola County from 1800-1900s. Mostly Wells Twp.: HARRINGTON, HARMON and BYINGTON. Jan Williamson, Sunday, March 21, 1999

Hartshorn - looking for information on the children of Calvin W. Hartshorn and Mary Ann Sanborn who lived in Vassar, MI. Joan Curran, Sat., Mar 20, 1999

Hebenton, Hebbenton, or Hebinton - George HEBENTON and wife Elizabeth (WILSON) Hebenton emigrated about 1876 from Scotland to the Cass City area of Tuscola County. They were married in Scotland 16 Dec. 1852 and brought their five living children: Helen HEBENTON, b. 5 Aug. 1855, Elizabeth HEBENTON, b. 29 Nov. 1856; George HEBENTON, b. 25 Jul. 1859, d. 1907, married Mary Ann BINGLEMAN; Jane HEBENTON, b. 26 Aug. 1861, d. 16 Jul 1933, married Ormond MALLORY; Mary HEBENTON, b. 21 Sep 1863, d. 1927/28, married Phillip SHARRARD. All five were born in Scotland. I am descended from Jane and Ormond MALLORY, and am trying to find what happened to the rest of the family. Information about marriage and death dates, burial locations, names of descendants, or communication with living descendants. I have substantial data about the Ormond and Jane Mallory line and will exchange. Valerie (Reames) Joslin, Saturday, March 20, 1999

Jacobs, Amidon, Avery, Wise, Ash - John C. JACOBS (b. March 1833 in VT.) first married Elsie AMIDON. His second wife was Elsie's sister, Lavinia AMIDON (b. abt. 1842 in Oakland Co.) and she had children from previous marriages by the surnames of AVERY and WISE. John and Elsie did have one or two children together, but it appears that they died young. John and Lavinia had children by the names of Florence, George, Harry, and Byron. Byron JACOBS moved to Calhoun County and Harry JACOBS died young. Any information about this family would be appreciated but I would really like to know what happened to Florence and George, and if Elsie and John had any children that lived to adulthood. Also, it appears that John and Lavinia divorced. Lavinia later married a Mr. Ash. I would like to know Mr. Ash's first name and where they lived and died. Leejdavis, Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Kiteley - Would like to learn the former name of 2nd wife of James KITELEY. They were married after 1894 - probably in Tuscola Co. and later moved to Levering, MI where LUCY THELMA???? owned a farm. Would anyone know her former or maiden name. This couple were already in their fifties when they married. Jan Williamson, Sunday, March 21, 1999

Klock - I am looking for Anna Ritter KLOCK wife of Benjamin KLOCK/CLOCK. Benjamin died in 1869 and is buried in Newton Cemetery near Millington. I found her in 1870 census with son, Thomas KLOCK in Tuscola Co. She would have been about 62 yrs old at that time. They were both from NY.Salnral@aol.com, Mon 22 Feb 1999

LaPratt - I am looking for any info on the early LaPratt family in Tuscola, County. Some of the names are Emanuel (Manuel) LaPratt, Antonine LaPratt, Joseph LaPratt, William LaPratt. The years should be between 1850 to 1890. There may be earlier LaPratts than that, but I am not sure. I'am sure I am related to them. I would appreciate any information you might find. Irvin M.LaPratt, Saturday Feb 6, 1999

Larsen - Karen Larsen b 1938 or 1939. Son named Jeffrey born Oct 64. Contact Laurenh33@aol.com, Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Leese - My Grandfather Albert Leese {Liese}, Wifes name Helen {Schrader} Leese, my great grandfather Carl Schrader and wife Albertina {Kopishke} Schrader. All buried in Denmark Cemetery in Reese. Looked for info in family records and found very little. Anyone out there with any info? Kim Leese, Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Legg - I am interested in finding out if anyone has done any research on the LEGG family from Kingston. My father is Harland Legg (SS# 376-12-6372) 9/13/1918-1/7/94. His mother was Mary Legg (SS# 366-28-5318) 12/10/1892-5/84. His father was Leo Legg (SS# 373-34-2132) 1/31/1890-7/72.(SS# 373-34-2132) 1/31/1890-7/72. Curt Legg, Sat., Mar. 20, 1999

Linklater - John Linklater is beleived to have settled in Watrousville or Goodells in 1854, with wife Ann. The number and names of children are unknown, except for daughter Annie Elizabeth, who was born in Liverpool, Eng. in 1848. She married David Dixon Fish, it is believed in 1865. David D. Fish died in 1886, in Juniata, Mi., and is buried with wife Annie, in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. His occupation was listed as druggist. Any information on the Linklater or Fish families would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for the current name of the "Mt Pleasant Cemetery", believed to be in Memphis, MI. Eileen M. Kowalk, Sat Mar 20, 1999

Leonard - Tuscola County (Cass City) in 1890. John Leonard and Delphine (Johnson) Leonard, parents of female, Franke Delphine Leonard. She also had at least a brother, John and two other siblings. Father, John Leonard, was proprietor of The Morrow House (Leonard Hotel) in Bad Axe in 1890. Does anyone have any knowledge of this family? Respond to Larry E. Powe. Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Leonard - I know that a family member named Franke Delphine (Leonard) Sutton was born in Cass City, Tuscola County in 1891. She is buried in Caro Cemetery. Her parents were John Leonard and Delphine (Johnson) Leonard. They are buried in Colfax Cemetery in Bad Axe, Michigan. I would like to know more about them--their parents names and birth places. Does anyone out there have any information? Please respond to Larry E. Powe , Mon 23 Feb 1999

Lessman - I am interested in finding out any family history information there is on my grandfather Henry Koert Lessman. He died in March of 1966. He was married to Clara Basselman Lessman who is also deceased. I have his Social Security # 372-14-4248. Susan Lessman Morrical, Mon 22 Feb 1999

McClure - see Webster.

Miller - I am seeking additional information on Eleazar ( various spellings ) MILLER and Hannah MILLER ( maiden name unknown ) . This family was listed in the 1850 census of Monroe Co. Mi., with the following children: John, Charles, Elen (?), Dana (George?), and Lydia J. my Grandmother. From the 1860 census of Tuscola Co. Mi. the children listed were: Charles, George (Dana?), Lydia and Phinous. The wife Hannah and the children John and Elen (?) were not listed. This census stated that Eleazar was born in N.H. but in a biographical sketch of Eleazar Miller, it stated that he was a native of Vermont. In this biographical sketch the children listed were: Mrs Charles Selden of Caro (Elen?) Charles of Kansas, Nelson of Juniata, Dana of Kansas, and my grandmother Mrs Thomas Rutherford of Juniata. One son Lemuel is dead. It further stated that Eleazar died in the spring of 1861. This is basically what I have to go on at this time. Any help would be deeply appreciated. Charles Rutherford, Saturday, March 20, 1999

Peet/Peets - I am researching the name PEET or PEETS, OGGER, and ANDERSON. I know for a fact, my family came from that area but I can find nothing on the records. My great uncle had a livery and carriage shop in Allentown in 1908. I have a postcard with him standing in front of the shop. If anyone can be of help, it would be appreciated. M. Peets Banks, Mon 22 Feb 1999

Osborn - Looking for a obit, for Frank Chittenden OSBORN b: 9-13-1886 in Calumet, Mi d: 12-1969 in Caro, Tuscola Co, Mi. I am trying to find ANY information on him or his family, his wife was Flora V. Olson, their children were: Robert M. b:2-1909 Calumet, Houghton Co_ d:5-1982 I think in Caro; Marvin R. b:6-4-1910 Calumet, Houghton Co; Frank C. Jr. b: 1911 Calumet, Houghton Co; Howard D. b:8-31-1913 Calumet, Houghton Co_d:9-1978 in Detroit; Jean H. b:10-1918 Calumet, Houghton Co. Bill Osborn, Sat. Mar 20, 1999

Parrent - Am trying to find any information on my grandfather, Anthony Parrent. He lived in Reese, Michigan until his death in October of 1969. ROSEANNIE@webtv.net Mon 22 Feb 1999

Peaslee/Peasley - I am seeking information on any and all Peaslee families living in Tuscola County. I am especially interested in Luke Peaslee (1800-1888+) and his son Augustus Peaslee (1831-?), listed on the 1880 census in Millington.When did they die? Who are all their descendants? Melinda M. Anderson, Sat., Mar 20, 1999

Purdy - My grandfather, Elmer Alton Purdy's birth was recorded in Tuscola County. His Father was Ira Purdy and his Mother was Sarah A.(Harrington) Purdy. Sarah's Father was Truman Harrington. Any information you have or suggestions as to search will be greatly appreciated. Gerald E. Tripp, Mon 22 Feb 1999

Pringle - I am looking for informaton on Jon and Mary Pringle. They apparantly resided in Kingston in 1874. A son George Alfred Pringle was born to them on Dec. 26th. of that year. Any information would be appreciated. Truman G. Pringle, Sat., March 20, 1999

Powell - Looking for any information on the Jacob Jackson Powell or Peter Powell or anything on Miles Francis Powell. gnsteps@greatlakes.net, Sunday, February 7, 1999

Silvernail - SILVERNAIL: Charles W. and his family moved into Tuscola County in the late 1890's and settled in Wells Township. Descendants moved in the Cass City, Kingston, Akron and other areas of Tuscola. Charles' parents originally settled in Hillsdale County. Ed Van Horn, Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999

Smith - Smith, Sylvester L., Millington, MI. Blulak@aol.com, Sunday, Feb. 7 1999

Spencer - I'm looking for any information regarding the "other" SPENCER family mainly out of Cass City. My Grandfather was Francis Leo SPENCER, he married Vernita Maude O'DELL in 1939. Francis's fathers name (I believe) was James Voyle SPENCER he married Anna DONEEN. I think James SPENCER's father may have been Jacob SPENCER. Hit a brick wall early in this line, as no one wants to talk about it. Any rumors floating around within the other Spencer line may even help. Michelle Johnson, River Falls, WI, Sun, Mar 21, 1999

Tinglan - Tinglan, Aldrich, Schlicht, Gray. Carol McKellar, Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999

Vance - Looking for any information on FRED VANCE. father Fred Vance was from Evart, Mi, mother Ellen ROHEN VANCE moved to California after his death in 1922. Brothers Paul, and Elmer; Sisters Ester, Ethel, and Virginia. Possible birth Oct 27, 1900, possible death July 1984. Social security listed a Fred V. in Frankenmeuth, MI, Tuscola County. Rosemary A. Clark, Sat. 6 Feb 1999

Wallace - I am looking for anything on the Wallace family begining with Alfred James Wallace who married Myrtle Tin(s)dale my husband's grandmother is Addie L Wallace she was born in Cass City on 27 May 1899 .... Any help ??? Her father Alfred might be a pioneer of the City. M. Jersey, Sat., March 20, 1999.

Weaver - I would like to submit the name WEAVER, Thomas, Magdalena, Edwin A, and Harvey who arrived in Tuscola County in 1881. Barb Hoffmann, Sat. Feb. 6 1998

Webster - I am looking for the death date and place for Alfonso (or Alphonso) WEBSTER. He was born about 1820 in NY, and was in Tuscola Co in the 1880 census. He married (third time) Mary MUZZY on 24 July 1879 in Elmwood. In their marriage record they are both "of Elmwood". Alfonso's son, Emery WEBSTER, was also in Elmwood, Tuscola Co, with his wife, Carrie MCCLURE, in the 1880 census. I know quite a bit about them, including where are buried, which is in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Washington Twp. Macomb Co. along with Alfonso's second wife, Susan BATES. I also have been to Alfonso's father's grave (Daniel B. WEBSTER) in Macomb Co, near Romeo, but Alfonso remains a mystery. I am happy to share. Marcia McCrary, Tuesday, January 26, 1999.

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