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1997 Tuscola Queries A - H

Adlam - 1870's-present - Sherrye Luther Woodworth

Aho - KATHIE CADWELL, Sat Mar 2212:58:08 1997

Aldrich - Mert Aldrich married Mary M. Schlict . This couple resided on So. Vassar Rd., Vassar, MI in Tuscola Co.. They had two daughters, Beatrice, who married to a Mr. Haines and Alleyne who married 1, Lewis Randall Tinglan, 2, David Gray. Need any/all on the ALDRICH and SCHLICT families. Caro McKellar, April 19, 1997.

Allen - I have information to share need further information on the following Tuscola County families: Allen, King & Sarah (16 children) first settlers 1851 Seek any information on their son Wright Allen who "went west" was reported in Washington &Oregon in the 1920's. Carol Schwaderer Dickinson, Mon Feb 3 12:43:05 1997

Alleshouse - KATHIE CADWELL, Sat Mar 2212:58:08 1997

Annis - Looking for ANNIS connections. My ancestors, Anthony ANNIS, sons James Richard ANNIS, John ANNIS, & Elias ANNIS, daughter Letitia ANNIS (Mrs. Herb PARSELL), all immigrated in the 1880's from Orillia, Ontario, Canada. All but Letitia left by 1905, but I suspect they had other kin in the area. Does anybody know? - Maureen K. Reed

Annis - Looking for the burial place of Eliza (Leatherdale) ANNIS. She died in 1921 in Almer, Tuscola County, MI. - Maureen Reed

Angebrand - see Fleischmann

Arnold - Looking for death date of Albert ARNOLD, b. c.1787 in NY, marriedElizabeth, lived in Almer Township. He died after 1860 but before 1880. Sherrye Woodworth

Ayling - David Fair ,Dec 30 1997

Babcock - Maxine Shannon, Jan 4 1998

Barnhart - BARNHART, Henry- married to Elizabeth SCHWEITZER. I would love any info on either one of these Tuscola County lines. - Stacey Trevino

Baslock - Looking for information on James BASLOCK born 11 March 1912 and died July 1953. His burial date is 20 July 1953 and is buried at Colfax Cemetery,Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan. James married Margaret MCLEOD born 19 December ----. Any information on either family would be appreciated. Thanx - Jennifer Bailey

Beach - My wife and I are trying to find information about her Great Grandmother, Carrie P. BEACH. Carrie's parents were Charles and Martha Byrant BEACH. Carrie m.Herbert W. SMITH in 1904 in Ontario. She was born 20 May 1874, and died 19 June 1951. The family resided in Akron Township, Tuscola County and had the following brothers and sisters: Elva, Adella, Elmor, Alice, Elizabeth, Orena, Nelson and Charles. We looking for information on the entire family and specifically the marriage date of Carrie, as well as, any other data which would provide us information for our trip to Tuscola County this winter.Carl and Lorraine Berndt, Sun Nov 2 5:31 1997

Beal - Joan Thomson

Bell - collateral line Carol Schwaderer Dickinson, Mon Feb 3 12:43:05 1997

Betzing - I have Betzing family history back to 1674 Mertloch, Germany. My great Grandfather was Johann(John) Josef Betzing married to Ellen L.Hunt fromCanada and lived in Moore Township N.East corner which may be called Vatter's farm. Most of my ancestors are burried in moore township cemetery. My granfather was Peter Betzing, my Father was Earl Betzing. Am interested to know what happened to GreatGrandfather's 3 brothers that also came to U.S.A., about 1875, can not find them. Their names were Anton, Johann, and Peter Betzing. Anton was married to a M.A.Heucher. MyFather died when I was 12, and we lost contact with most of my father's family, until I married in 1972, am currently 43, and live in Arbela township for last 14 years. Appreciate any info old or new re: Betzing Family members. e-mail me. Clayton E. Betzing

Brewster - Would like to find the death record of Hiram WashingtonBrewster, ca 1881 in Tuscola, Tuscola County, MI. I believe he was buried in Brookside Cemetery (abandoned), section33, Tuscola County. Wife was Ann Stevens, d. 2 Nov. 1903,Vassar. They moved from St. Lawrence County, NY 1850-1860.At least three of their 13 children were born in thecounty. Bev Christensen, SatApr 5 11:23:28 1997

Brooks - Seeking information on the ancestry of Eli J. BROOKS of Michigan and information on his children: Eli J. BROOKS m. Ann TURNER 1859 Tuscola Co., Michigan CH: Anna M. BROOKS HASKINS (adopted) b. 1865 Midland City, Michigan m. James. F. SNIDER d. 1943 San Bernardino, CA - Bryan Huneycutt

Brown - David BROWN b. Oct. 3, 1845 Dalhousie,New Brunswick married Oct. 17, 1867 to Marion Mann YUILL d. April 3, 1929 CASS CITY, TUSCOLA CO. Elizabeth (Elee) Wood, Oct 7, 1997

Brown - Elizabeth BROWN b. 1816, Rutherglen, Scotland d. June 26, 1886 CASS CITY, TUSCOLA CO. Elizabeth (Elee) Wood, Oct 7, 1997

Bull/Buehl - 1870's - Sherrye Luther Woodworth

Cadwell - KATHIE CADWELL, Sat Mar 2212:58:08 1997

Blackmer - Need names of parents and/or siblings of Blackmer, William and his wife, O'Neal/Root Annie Mae, married Jan. 24,1911, in Tuscola County. Any information would be appreciated. Beth

Cady - I am looking for any information on the descendants of Newell Cady who moved to Shiawassee county from Pennsylvania in the1860s. Known family members are: Caroline, Mary Delilah, Loren, Leroyor Levy, Leonard, Susie, Albert, Jane, Frank, Newell, Lillian, Mary Ann,and Elosse Sarah. Known counties of residence are Bay, Genesee, Lapeer,Oakland, Saginaw, Shiawassee, and Tuscola. Michael A. Cady, Sat Apr 1208:46:04 1997

Church - Jolene Kelly Pillars

Clements - Looking for the parents of Artemas CLEMENTS b.29 Nov 1849 d.23 May 1908 Akron Twp., Tuscola Co., MI. She married Gabriel DUFORT 13 Oct 1872 in St. Joseph Church Bay City, Michigan. Father's name was Antoine & mother's Caroline Adeline DEROY. Artemas also had a brother named Joseph CLEMENTS who married her sister-in-law Odele DUFORT. Bill Walker, Wed Apr 2 17:49:49 1997

Caldwell - I am searching for information concerning the family of Richard William CALDWELL and Emily TAITE who moved to Tusocla Co. Michigan in abt. 1920 with their only son, Robert John CALDWELL. I suspect that they had other relatives (CALDWELL or TAITE) in the area (Akron, Tuscola Co.) when they moved from New York City, NY to Michigan. Does anyone have links to these surnames in Tuscola County just prior to or at this time (1920's)? I would be happy to share what information I have acquired on these family lines. Herb Caldwell, Sat Sep 27 16:32:48 1997

Clegg - CLEGG, Elizabeth b.abt. 1842 in PA. - married Francis RICHARDSON b. l843 in NY. this couple show in Athens, Calhoun Co., MI in the l870 census with 3 children, Amy CLEGG, (Elizabeth's mother) and Joseph CLEGG (Elizabeth's) brother. They later moved to Vassar, Tuscola Co., MI. Anyone know anything about this family? Please let me know. Sandy, Fri Sep 19 06:13:08 1997

Coller - Seek others related to 4 sisters Melinda, Cecelia, Amanda, and Martha who were from Ashtabula Co. Ohio. Carol Schwaderer Dickinson, Mon Feb 3 12:43:05 1997

Conger - Conger, Chauncey Snoofir born 11 Jan 1822 in NY, died 22 Oct 1897 in Wisner, Tuscola, MI--looking for names of his parents who were from Holland originally. Looking for marriage record to Marella Beebe, but don't know where they were married. First child, Sarah Ellen Conger, born in Wisner on 10 Jun 1849. Roxanne Burgess burgess@bignet.net, 23 July 1997

Conger - Conger, Chauncey Snoofir born 11 Jan 1822 in NY
Beebe, Marella born 10 Jun 1832 in NY
Looking for their parents and their marriage date. They both died in Tuscola Co., MI. Their children are Sarah Ellen, Willis, Ella, Frederick & Adelbert all born in Tuscola Co., MI. Roxanne Burgess, Sun Sep 14 18:17:20 1997

Cornell - Aaron & Isabella, I have descendents, old photos. Carol Schwaderer Dickinson, Mon Feb 3 12:43:05 1997

Cottrell - Sunnie Skiles sskiles@pacbell.net

Crobar - CROBAR (CROWBAR). Seeking descendants of John Andrew CROBAR (1817-after 1880) and his wife Jane MELLON (1810-after 1880); his nephew Robert A. CROBAR (1844-1932) and his wives Emma T. STEVENS (1850-1905) and Elizabeth Ann JOHNSTON (1870-1926). Settled in Tuscola, Tuscola, Michigan in mid 1860's from Dundas County, Ontario. Allied families include MORGAN, STEVENS, WEBB, CHENEY, THOMPSON, STIRLING AND PALMER. Am particularly interested in determining when and where John and Jane died and are buried. Have much information to share. Donald Labaj, Sun Nov 9 11:55 1997

Cryderman - Joan Thomson

Cummins/Cummings/Commins - Working on the book the DESCENDANTS OF STEPHEN CUMMIN(GS)S (5) 1736 to about 1815. He was born 13 Dec 1736 in Attelboro, Mass and resided in Coventry, RI then Pownal, VT where he served in the American Revolution then removed to Pittsfield, New Lisbon Otsego Co., New York where he probably died around 1815. He was the son of Abraham Jr. (4) Abraham (3) John (2) Isaac of Topsfield, Mass. 1630 (1) Many descendants removed to Erie and Stueben Co., NY then to Michigan. Have located his descendants in the following Michigan Counties; BERRIEN, CASS, ST. JOSEPH, BRANCH, HILLSDALE, LENAWEE, MONROE, VAN BURIEN, KALAMAZOO, CALHOUN, JACKSON, WASHTENAW, WAYNE, ALLEGAN, BARRY, EATON, INGHAM, OAKLAND, KENT, CLINTON, SHIAWASSEE, GENESEE, LAPEER, SANILAC,TUSCOLA, SAGINAW, GRATIOT, MONTCALM, NEWAYGO, MIDLAND, BAY, ARENAC, GLADWIN, CLARE, LAKE, ROSCOMMON, OGEMAW, IOSCO, GRAND TRAVERSE, LEELANAU, EMMET, CHEBOYGAN, EMMET, CHEBOYGAN, DELTA. Have more than 5,000 descendants of this Cummings family in a data-base and will be happy to share. Please write back regarding this large Michigan family surname if you think you might have a connection. Barry C.K. Moravek, Sep 21, 1997

Curtis - WARD; Caro, Tuscola Co., MI; 1888-1967. Searching for information on one of my ggrandfather's wives, Rachael CURTIS nee PRESS, b.abt 1865 in Canada. My ggrandfather was Lewis A. WARD, b.19 Jan 1848 in Ontario, Canada, d.20 May 1925 in Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI. Lewis and Rachael had one child together, Earl WARD. St. Joseph Cem., Unionville,MI. Section B Lot 106- Raymond K.Czap

Darcy - Am searching for any DARCY family members living in Tuscola County between 1900-1935. The family was of Irish descent. Please contact Myrna Blumberg at myrnab@alberni.net, 22 Feb 1997

Deadlove-Detloff - David Fair hubfair@gte.net, 15 July 1997

Decker - Have the information you want regarding Mary Ann DECKER and Charles H. CLIFF. Please contact me. Gloria Hall,Thursday November 6 4:41 1997

Decker - DECKER, Mary Ann; Born October 5, 1869, Dayton Township, Tuscola Co. Died September 26, 1951, Caro, Tuscola Co. Married Date unknown Charles H. Cliff Born June 12, 1862 Ray Twp. Macomb Co. Son Jess Orlo Cliff Born May 16, 1890 Dayton Township. Daughter Zelpha Cliff, Born November 9, 1891 Kingston Township. Died december 30, 1943 Silverwood. Florence Cliff Born November 20, 1898 Dayton Twp. Date of death unknown. Hazel Grace Cliff Born April 11, 1998 Lamotte Twp. Died October 23, 1961. Elsie Fay Cliff Born May 6, 1908. Date of death unknown. Bernice R Cliff Born December 26, 1911. Date of death unknown. My query is to determine the parents of Mary Ann. Possibly from Decker in Sanilac county. Mon Sep 22 18:52:48 1997

DeLong - I am interested in obtaining information on Levi DELONG of Cass City. He was born in Ontario. His first wife was Lizzie McKay who was born in ON. His second wife was Mary E Guyitt Goff also born ON. I have a copy of his obituary, but the date is smudged - it would be beween 1930 when he and Mary were married in ON and 1947 when Mary died. Levi was survived by two sons: John of Deckersville and Dan of Cass City; two daughters: Mrs. John Diskinson of Badaxe, and Mrs. Ernest Reagh of Cass City. Levi was buried in Cass City, MI. Any information would be appreciated. I have extensive Delong information which I would be pleased to share. Nancy Cameron, Sun Nov 2 5:05 1997

Deneen - Jolene Kelly Pillars

Dew - Martin Dew (b. 1851) and Harriet Bennett, settled in Greenleaf Twp, Sanilac, late 19th Century, later lived in Cass City. Parents of 3 children: Roderick, Thomas J., and John B. Seeking descendants and am planning trip to the area in late October. - Anne Dew Brown

Downing - DOWNING and SCHILK - looking for info on these names believed to have been in the Dearborn or Detroit area about 1900 and later. August Schilk immigrated to Detroit where his brother was. They traded properties and August went to farm:Caro, Tuscola County by 1900.Brother stayed in Detroit. Also August's 3 dau all worked in Detroit around 1910/lived with their uncle? Dau: Bertha & Ida (my ggrandm) and Minnie Downing (Married to Richard Downing). Any info appreciated. Carol Niederquell, Sun Jun 22 22:30:49 1997

Fleischmann - FLEISCHMANN, Anna born 1832 probably in Bavaria, died 22 Jul 1877 in Monroe County, Michigan. Had a sister, Gertrude, and 2 brothers, Godfried and Georg. Gertrude married George Angebrand. George married Margretha Hermes. Georg married Barbara Feld. All were Catholic. Would very much appreciate any help as I am at a dead end. Roger Hecht, Sep 13, 1997

Fisher - Searching for death dates of Frederic K. ROBERTS and wife Eliza FISHER ROBERTS, m. ca. 1863, Michigan. 1900 C. shows Eliza living with Edward H. Taylor Household in the Village of Vassar, Tuscola, Co. P. Rennells

Freeman - FREEMAN, Henry - was married in Tuscola Co. on August 21, 1864 to Harriet A.E. Diamond. He was 25 years old and she was 19. Need information from death certificate such as date of death and parents name. David Johnson djohnson@cpimsx.ptcpi.com, Jun 11, 1997

Freeman - Martin Freeman Oct. 15, 1827 -Died June 6, 1907 Gagetown area, MI According to a article I found he lefted invalid wife, six sons and two daughters. Said he was a old and resected citizen of Brookfied.His death certicate said he was born in Ireland parents ------ Freeman. Terri Freeman, Aug 26, 1997

Gage - GAGE William; Gagetown, Tuscola Co, Michigan, USA. Looking for information on the GAGE family and the founding of Gagetown. My great grandmother was Lillian Alice GAGE 1869-1932. She was born in Gagetown, William Gage was her father, mother unknown. Family stories have the Gage's founding Gagetown at the time of the lumbering boom. William was youngest of 5 brothers and fought in the Cival War. The family was originally from Canada, reportedly going back to a General Gage, who fought for the British during the Revolutionary times.Dave Lindhout, Nov 22, 1997

Gainforth - 1870's to present - Sherry Luther Woodworth

Geitgey (Goettge) - Ephriam Adam Geitgey and his father, Samuel Geitgey lived in Tuscola County in the 1870-1895 era. A number of Geitgey family buried in cass City. Larry E Gundersen ,Webpage: http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6306/ Sep 8, 1997

Gibbs - the Heath branch. Carol Schwaderer Dickinson, Mon Feb. 3 12:43:05 1997

Golley - I'm looking for info on William Keith GOLLEY who was my maternal grandfather. He was born in Gagetown, Tuscola Co, in 1907. He married Gladys TURNER in 1928. I'd like to get some informtion on his parents William A. GOLLEY and Ellen CLOAKEY GOLLEY LIMPRICHT (I'm not sure of the spelling of her second husband's name). The only info I have on them is that Ellen was from Canada. I'd also like info on his siblings, the only two I know of are Pearl GOLLEY and John GOLLEY. Any information would be very helpful. Chris Dukeman, Wed Aug 27 22:29:39 1997

Grossbeck/Groesbeck/Grosbeck - I am looking for any information on Benjamin Franklin Groesbeck, b. 1845, who lived in Vassar, Tuscola, in the 1880's with his wife, Ann. Their children were: Jarvin, b. 1870; Frank, b. 1871; Frederick, b. 1874; John, b. 1876; Della May, b. 1883; Erma, b. 1896. Jeffery C. Smith , Wed Mar 26 8:07:42 1997

Guyett - Researching the name GUYETT in Tuscola. Francis and his wife Deborah Bentley resided in Kent Co ON and moved with their family to Tuscola in 1892. The children were: Harriett who married Gilbert Laird, Persis who married William A Paul, Bell who married Oscar Ashe, Hale who married Mary McTavish and Clifford. Both Francis and Deborah were brought back to Ontario for burial. Would be happy to share information. Nancy Cameron, Sun Nov 2 5:14 1997

Hackett - I am researching the family of Josiah P. Hackett, most of whose family is buried in Pinetree Cemetery. Including: Josiah's daughters, Lovina Amanda Codling and Emma Eilber (and husband, Charles), Lovina A. Robinson Hackett (Josiah's Mother). Josiah lived in Corunna for a time. He died in 1936. He was a Civil War soldier who served two tours. Also, looking for information on Stephen Codling, who's son Charles Cicero was my grandfather. They moved to Gladwin, Mich., from the Dakota Territory. Stephen was born in Ontario, Canada, and his father, Elijah was born in England. Stephen married a Phoebe Hersee in Canada. Charles and wife Lovina Amanda Hackett owned a hotel briefly in Michigan, but I'm not sure right now where. Then they moved to upstate New York. Phyllis Codling ,Tue Aug 19 23:34:15 1997

Hall - Charles Hall 1862-1926 Isaac Hall 1866-1946 Anna Hall Patterson 1870-1961 All were born in Canada, moved to Michigan in 1880 Settled in or near Cass City. All are buried in Elkland Cemetery in Cass City. I have full Hall family tree from 1780 in Ireland to Canada to MI. thru about 1980. Looking for living descendants of the above. William Hall Grimes grimy_b@swbell.net, Mon Jun 16 1997

Hartt - Jolene Kelly Pillars

Hawkins - My gg-grandfather, Luther Hawkins, settled in Tuscola in the late 1860's. The family came from NY. Luther and his wife, Lydia, apparently died in Tuscola in the mid-1880's. My g-grandfather, William Hawkins, moved to Arenac, in 1889. I am looking for a death record for Luther and/or Lydia. I am also looking for descendants of other branches of this family including George and Redenzy Hawkins, and George and Elizabeth (Hawkins) Stanton. These people were in Tuscola in the 1880 census, but I have no contact with them after that. My g-grandmother, Estella Hutchinson Hawkins, was apparently from Tuscola, but I have no connections to her family. Chuck Hawkins

Hazelwood - Sunnie Skiles S. Skiles , May 7, 1997

Heath - I have ancestry back to 1500's. Carol Schwaderer Dickinson, Mon Feb 3 12:43:05 1997

Hecht - HECHT, Joseph born 22 May 1826, probably in Bavaria, died 3 Mar 1893 in Monroe County, Michigan. Married to Anna Fleischmann. Had 4 sisters; Magdalena, Barbara, Sophia and Elisabeth. Magdalena married Joseph Giesretter. Barbara married Ludwig Steger. Sophia married Johann Philip Ries. Elisabeth married Johan Mentel. All were Catholic. Can anyone help me? I am at a dead end. The Hechts emigrated to US around 1850. Roger Hecht, Sep 13, 1997

Hennessey - My mother's family lived in Gagetown, Tuscola, MI, from about the late 1870's until 1925. Her grandfather was William Hennessey and he was married to Margaret Rourke. He was b. in 1849 and d. in Detroit in 1933. She was b. in 1857 and d. in 1910. According to one census, they were b. in Canada. I am trying to find out information about where they came from in Canada and their parents. I would appreciate any clues you might have. Both were members of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Gagetown and buried there. My mother's mother, Nellie Hennessey Sugnet married the town's doctor, Dr. William Joseph Sugnet. Thanks for any help anyone can provide. Jeanne Luchtel, Sun Apr 20 15:45:32 1997

Hentschel - Kathie Cadwell, Sat Mar 22 12:58:08 1997

Hinson - 1870's - Sherrye Luther Woodworth

Hively - Elias Hiveley and Deanna Bills lived in Branch, Tuscola, and Wayne Counties in the 1860's. Children: William, Charles, Andrew, and Mary. Nova Popovich, Tue Mar 25 14:15:18 1997

Hollitz - Julius HOLLITZ - from Prussia - came over on the "boat". Augusta Zitlau - from Germany and by boat too. Both lived in Flint and Caro, Michigan, and had 12 kids. Augusta died in early 1950's. Looking for how we find information about them and how to find info on where they actually came from, etc. Jennie Park Perryman, 22 Feb 1997

Hopkins - I am looking for any descendents of Daniel B. & Elisaabeth Hopkins who settled in Tuscola County. They had 3 children: Amelia, Susan & Alonzo. I have very limited information & would appreciate any help. Thank you. S.K.Ruff,Thu Aug 14 07:16:39 1997

Houghtaling - John Houghtaling and wife Marill A. Hinson moved to Fairgrove, Tuscola, MI, in approx. 1858 from Tioga, NY. The following children moved with them: Wesley Houghtaling m. Mary O'Brien; Albert Houghtaling (b. 1838) m. Harriet D. Best; Augusta Houghtaling (b. 1840) m. Cornelius Best; George W. Houghtaling (b. 1842) m. Rebecca Jane Thompson; Susan E. Houghtaling m. James A. Knight; Amanda Houghtaling (b. 1850) m. Benjamin Loomis; John Houghtaling died young; and Frances A. Houghtaling m. (1) William Toland, (2) Mr. Ellison, and (3) Mr. Goings. Does anyone know anything about these families? I am most interested in Joh Houghtaling's parents. Cindy Christenson, Mon May 12 18:33:19 1997

Howell - Kathie Cadwell, Sat Mar 22 12:58:08 1997

Howell - Seeking information on Phobe Howell, b. Oct. 15, 1865, d. 1939; buried in Cass City, Novesta Cemetary. Her husband was George W. HOWARD, b. in St. Clair, MI. They were married in 1873. Warren, Monday Nov 3 3:30 1997

Hunt - I'd like to correspond with others researching the HUNT surname. I am a descendant of Henry HUNT B. 26 Nov 1789 in Orange Co. NY. He moved to Tuscola Co. in 1827. He married a Hannah Stevens and had several children. Thanks! Dawn Daugherty ddaugherty@novagate.com, 15 July 1997

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