This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CZAJKA Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1056 Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON PETER AND ANN CZAJKA AND THEIR FAMILY. KNOWN CHILDREN: LEO, JOE, ROSE, ADELLA, STELLA AND ALFONS. PETER AND ANN LIVED IN DETROIT, BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD SOME OF THE CHILDREN MOVED TO ALPENA. TOLD THAT CHILDREN WERE PLACED IN FOSTER CARE AND HOMES AFTER ANN WAS HOSPITALIZED. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE WELCOME

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: hibner Breado Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1055 Message Board Post: I'm looking help in locating a marriage or death record for Olive HIbner. I believe she was married in Dec 1922 in Long Rapids or Lachine, and died the very next day. My grandfathers records indicate that her husbands name was Hugh Breado. I do know they were married as I have a copy of their wedding picture. Any help or input would be appreciated Mike Pratt Lansing, MI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pratt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1054 Message Board Post: Thank you. KWP

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Muncey Newhouse Palmer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1053 Message Board Post: I hoping that someone knows one of the survivors for Hattie-anything in the newspapers since 1954 for one of her chn...namely Jesse Muncey,Mrs. Kenneth Schrader or Mrs. Van Guy.I have been searching for wedding or death notices forthese chn. Charles and George Muncey died before Hattie. Can someone check the local newspapers for me? I only need one lead...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chamberlain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1051 Message Board Post: My ggrandfather, William S. J. Chamberlain, death certificate states that he was born in Alpena, Michigan on 24 Feb. 1876. His father is listed as Chamberlain, no first name, and his mother is listed as Willa G. Jewett. I am unable to verify his birth or any other information listed. Any help will be appreciated. Thank You.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bertrand, Kochon, Girard, Pacquette, Fradette, Dufresne Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1050 Message Board Post: Joseph BERTRAND aka BARTRAW, BARTRON, BARTROW etc., lived in Herron (or Wilson Twp.) He was married to Mathilda GIRARD and they had seven children: Annie, William, Mary Louise, Emma, Patrick, Jerry, and Rose. He built the large, dark stone home that still stands on Nappers Road. Joseph BERTRAND was a Civil War veteran who had lost a leg as a result of battle, and was very nearly buried alive as he lay in the field among the critically wounded. He died in January 1896, and his wife received his pension. I am trying to learn the official record of BERTRAND's ordeal; can anyone tell me where I might obtain his military and hospital records? Perhaps with the pension records of Mathilda? Any information will be welcomed. Mary E. Fradette

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CULLINGS, HOWE, MITCHELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1049 Message Board Post: William "Uncle Billy" Cullings was one of the first white settlers in Alpena, setting up a fishing business. He married Eunice HOWE MITCHELL some time between 1850 and 1860. She died in 1865 and is buried in Springport Cemetery in Harrisville, Alcona county. I believe William Cullings died in 1892. Can anyone tell me where this Alpena County pioneer is buried? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Perry/Godfrey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1019.2.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Teresa, did you ever find Martha Godfrey who married John Perry? My husbands uncle paid a visit and brought a picture of John Perry with his children........Fred, Billy, Grace, John E-Mail me.........would like to share info on this line.........

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pratt Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1047 Message Board Post: Unverified family records indicate that Francis C. ["Frank"] PRATT was born 4 Aug 1864, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI, the son of John PRATT (born 4 Oct 1822, Sandwich, Essex Co, ONT) and Sarah Lorraine Mac Namara (born ca 1845-47). He is said to have married a "Liz" and to have died 2 Dec 1935, Detroit, MI, and buried at Holy Cross Cem, Alpena, Alpena Co, MI. I have been unable to find him in the 1920 and 1930 censuses. Can anyone confirm death/burial information? Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LeFleur,Garant,Rose, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1001.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Linda your e-mail that I sent came back. Do you have anything on the LeFleur. I would like a copy of any picture that you have. I will send it on to Thomas Garant whose father was married to a mary Czajka. kgross@centurytel.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1001.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Would you please contact me off list? I have a photograph of the Czajka family and it was taken in Wyandotte. One of the known members is Andrew Czajka who was my husband's great grandfather. The other is of his brother but there are three younger people in their 20's in the photo and perhaps these may be your family? Linda http://www.geocities.com/jomilu2001

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mainville ,DuPont,Broadwell,Houle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1003.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Nancy,My direct e-mail is grammagonga@hotmail.com I am still trying to figure out how the name leroy fits in I am going through all of my records I will let you know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moran Jamieson Puffer Carl Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1046 Message Board Post: I am researching a John Moran b.1853 in Canada. I find him on the 1880 census in Alpena. There is a listing for a John Moran in the Carpenter Diaries.I also find a burial for a John Moran in 1929 in the Holy Cross Cemetery records. Between 1880 and 1929 I a have nothing, if in fact it is the same John Moran. If anyone can help me with the wandering Irishman please contact me. Thanks in advance. Mavis A. Roy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1042.1 Message Board Post: Hey, my name is katja chmilewski! i'm 17. I'm born in germany, but right now i'm on an exchange year in canada! i'm very curious about all the history where my family comes from... My ancestor come from a small village in poland, they lived they when it used to be german. i don;t know if this helps you but i just thougt it;s interessting! hope to hear from you! katja chmilewski!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEROY, MERRILL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1003.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Jackie. I would love to share information with you. Just let me know. And if you can help untangle this knot, I'll be most grateful! Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: D'Amour or Damour, Douglas Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1045 Message Board Post: I know my grandmother Helen Damour (or D'Amour) was born in Alpena 22 June 1883 to Joseph Damour and Philomene Thibault. I know I also had a great Aunt Mary (or Marie). I can find these names in some of the censuses, but that is it. Helen married Henry (or Harry) Douglas and left Alpena. They moved to Battle Creek, MI. I am looking for any information about any of these people. Thanks for any help. Suzanne Webster.

If you have not sent in your registration for the Eaton County Genealogical Society Seminar on 17 April 2004. Fawne was with us last year and we had many requests to bring her back so that she could share some more of her wonderful information and insight with us. I would ask that you forward this to your friends that might be interested. Seating will be limited so don't miss out. The deadline has been extended until April 10th. After that date you should check for availability. Go to our website at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~miecgs/workshop2004.htm> for further information. This year's annual workshop is sure to be a full day of important information. Both primary records and online sources will be discussed at length. Prepare yourself now for a summer of research by arming yourself with the most up-to-date information. CROWN LAND RECORDS For those who attended last year's workshop and heard Fawne speak on Land Registry Office records you will know the importance of understanding land records. This year Fawne will tell us all about crown land records - those lands that brought immigrants to a new world in search of free government land! For those who did not attend last year but have those ancestors that you cannot find before they come to Michigan, they may well have spent time in Ontario working for a grant of crown land to no avail before coming here. Many thousands of early settlers in the province inhabited crown lands through renting, leasing, squatting, government grants and sales. However, hundreds and even thousands of these early settlers never received the actual patent to the land from the government. Fortunately, records of the initial request for land, or attempts to settle crown land were still generated. In some instances, these records represent the only evidence of a settler's existence in the province before they died or moved on to other areas of Canada or the US. This discussion will provide researchers with a sound understanding of the land granting process, the availability of a variety of crown land records and resources. This is an important source of records for anyone doing Ontario research. USING MAPS IN FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH Maps are critical research tools for family history research. Maps both old and new are important resources to help researchers track down facts about their families; offer the names of individual landowners or residents; show the location of a home on a specific lot; illustrate the relationship of settlers to local institutions; reveal changing place names and; even show changes in the boundaries of nations, provinces, counties, administrative areas (important to early record keeping). An understanding of geographic locations and the relationships illustrated with maps will help family historians locate potential sources of records about their families. This lecture will both explain and visually illustrate the importance of maps for family history research. By attending this year's workshop you will also have an opportunity to see copies of rare Ontario maps. ONLINE SOURCES FOR FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH Are you trying to do your research online? This session will provide an overview of helpful online resources for researching your family history. Particular attention is given to finding primary sources online and information for those searching in the ancestral homelands of England, Ireland, Scotland and Europe. What tools are there to help you? What obstacles will you encounter? What pitfalls should you watch for? Discover how to connect your primary research with online resources and information. Due to the popularity of this lecture, it has been expanded beyond the 1 hour allotted during the workshop which means participants will receive even more valuable information than originally planned. It also means the schedule for the day could run a little bit over. Don't miss this important information to help you search online effectively! FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY Today we stand as participants and witnesses to the infant years of a new century and a new millennium. In the same way that technology has revolutionized the way we live, the hobby (or should we say "obsession") of family history is also in the throws of revolutionary change. But what does this mean to the way in which we conduct our research? More importantly, what will be the legacy of modern family historians for future generations? This session is designed to help researchers identify and balance the information and resources available both online and in traditional institutions in order to make the most of them and ensure that our family history research is a lasting legacy for future generations

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1003.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a lot of info on her parents some on her I have been trying to find how the Leroy fits in there I will let you know JACKIE

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1001.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Kathleen There is a Charles LaFleur and his granddaughter Mary on the 1930 Wyandotte, MI census. They lived with my great parents Stanley and Sophia Czajka. And a Frank and Ida on the same census. Dont know if that helps you any

Dear List, I'm new to the list, posting my interests in a Robert MATHEWS (born @1815/6 Ireland) and his wife Hester HUNT (b 1822). Family history tells me that they emigrated to Alpena from Bentinck twp, Grey Co, Ontario to live with or near their son Robert. They would have emigrated just after 1881. There are no death records for Robert Sr or his wife Hester in Ontario. Robert Jr emigrated @1876, lived briefly on State St in Alpena, later moved to Hillman, and finally settled in Detroit @1905. Would anyone else on the list be connected to this Mathews family, or have suggestions for finding a burial place or obituary for Robert Sr and Hester? If I can help with any Ontario records in exchange, I'll certainly try. Regards from Ontario, Susan