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/1041.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Find a grave for Anna Myer http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=dettlaff&GSfn=anna&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=8177472&pt=Anna%20T.%20Dettlaff%20Myer& My gg grandmother Miria Dettlaff was born in Putzig, West Prussia in 1841and immigrated to Detroit,Mi in 1886. I have seen the baptism record for Anna in the Sts. peter and Paul church records. Jeff

Hi everyone! I know I've been kinda quiet for awhile, but I was busy updating several of my other sites. But I wanted to remind you to check out our lovely Alpena County GenWeb site - I've added more names from the 1897 directory, more pictures, and an article about the town of Alpena and life in the lumber camps. So have some fun and recheck the Alpena County GenWeb site! http://www.rootsweb.com/~mialpena Concetta Franco Alpena County GenWeb Coordinator __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Zielaskowski, Kuznicki, Ruczinski Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1092 Message Board Post: I have just recently been told by an Aunt who was born and raised in Alpena, that at some point there was a fire which destroyed many original birth records. Is anyone else aware of this? And if so, how much damage did it actually do as far as losing original records?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Camp, Miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1090.1.1 Message Board Post: Oops, my bad. I guess I thought that Flint was in Alpena county. I have no idea where they might have married, so my best guess would be where the first child was born. Thanks for your help. I'll go find the right county board to post this in. Sue

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/1091 Message Board Post: Hi everyone! 1. USE THE SURNAME FUNCTION CORRECTLY. Only use surnames if they are actually quoted in the message. Not your name - but the subjects of your message. So if I was posting about John Hazelton Graves, I could put Graves into the surname box. Now, if I was posting about John and his wife Mary Jane (Bonner) Graves, I could put this entry into the surname box: Graves, Bonner This will enable anyone searching for Graves or Bonner to find my message. NO OTHER WAY WILL WORK. So don't use -, all caps, /, etc or anything other than the names. It will negate your entry and what you are trying to achieve. And if you put a boat name, business name, etc into the Surname box - it won't be there for long. As Administrator, I will change your subject to make it more appropriate. 2. DON'T DO EVERYTHING IN CAPS!!! This is considered on the 'Net to be shouting - no need to do so when we have so many interesting people running around here to help. Sometimes using it, like to draw attention to a surname, is a good thing as it draws attention to the entry. Use it everywhere, however, and the effect is negated. 3. Use classifications (the little drop-down box below your message and above the Surname box)! Here's a short tutorial on what to use for what message: Query - looking for any and all information available Bible - transcribed Bible entries Biography - a bio of your ancestor from somewhere Birth - a transcribed birth record Cemetery - transcribed cemetery records Census - transcribed census records Death - transcribed death records Immigration - transcribed immigration records Lookup - Looking for a specific piece of information, like an obituary, birth record or cemetery record *Must specifically state which record you want in your message or it will get changed* Marriage - transcribed marriage records Military - transcribed military records Obituary - transcribed obituary records Pension - transcribed pension records Will - transcribed wills 4. Don't post dates / full names / places of birth for living individuals. You never know what kind of creepy people are out there. 5. Please post information looking for adopters/adoptees on the Adoption board. Its just easier that way - the purpose of the Adoption board is too help in that area. Alpena's message board is mostly for finding more out about the past, rather than the "now". 6. I encourage you to repost an old query! Some people choose not to look through the older posts, and others have bad emails. Repost with your new email and people will be able to get ahold of you more easily! If you have any questions, feel free to email me (bigchipchipbabychip@yahoo.com). I'm always around, even if I don't answer your question right away. All of this will also be put into the Links and Announcements section for further review. Thanks - and Good Luck! Concetta Franco Alpena County GenWeb Coordinator Alpena County Mailing List Coordinator Alpena County Message Board Coordinator PS And don't forget to check out the lovely new GenWeb site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mialpena

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/1090.1 Message Board Post: Sue, Is there any reason to believe that they would have been married in Alpena? Pontiac, Flint and Hudsonville are all a ways away from Alpena, at least 3.5 hours if memory serves me well. Concetta Franco Alpena County GenWeb Coordinator

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Camp, Miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1090 Message Board Post: I'm hoping someone out there might be able to help me. I'm trying to locate the marriage of my grandparents, William Clarence Camp and Grace Lillian Miller. Their first child, William Clarence, was born in Flint on Sept 1, 1923. Their second child, Brenda, was born in Pontiac in 1927. I'm hoping that they might have been married in Alpena county. Grace's parents were James William Miller and Lena Udivilla Jackson. Grace and her parents were all born in Massachusetts. As far as I know, William Camp was born in Hudsonville in 1897. Thanks so much. Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Van Linder Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1037.4 Message Board Post: Please see my query titled "Smith Family in Alpena" on the Alpena Board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Van Linder Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1089 Message Board Post: What have you on the Smith family in Alpena? The family I am searching for is John and Frances Smith. He worked at the Alpena Leather Corp. There is a possibility that they adopted a 5 year-old boy in August 1922. If they did, he may be my mother's birth brother. We have had a difficult time finding him because the people in Lansing will not give us his adopted name.My mother is 86 years-old and he would be 88 years-old today. I have found their birth mother and birth father, have pictures of them, and know where they are buried. Also know circumstances that caused them to be placed for adoption. His birth date is September 10, 1916 in Kalamazoo, MI.

Hi! I was just reading an article today which gave some information about this movement in Northern Michigan, ca1898-1901. Does anyone have any more information, like the five other communities it spread to other than Alpena City? Thanks! Concetta Franco Alpena County GenWeb Coordinator _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com

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/1088.1 Message Board Post: Melissa, I'm going to assume you've already tried these sources: -Encyclopaedia of American Shipwrecks - Berman, Bruce D., Mariner's Press, Boston, 1972. -Inland Seas (vol. & number may follow), The Great Lakes Historical Society, Cleveland/Vermilion, OH, 1945 - pres. -Merchant Vessels of the U.S.- U. S. Dept. of Treasury, Steamboat Inspection Service, etc. -doc - (most op) -Namesakes series, Greenwood, John O. (ascending from 1900-09 volume) Freshwater Press, Cleveland,1975-87 Milwaukee Public Library Great Lakes Marine Collection is most helpful. They have a file on the ship: Title Interlaken. Publisher [Milwaukee, Wis. : Milwaukee Public Library, 1989] ITEM LOC CALL NO. STATUS Central Hum Marine Collection SHIP FILE REFERENCE USE LIB USE ONLY Description items in folder : ill., photos. ; 22 x 28 cm. Note Official no. : 100554. Wooden schooner built in 1893 at Algonac, Mich. by Abram Smith for A.W. Comstock, Alpena, Mich. On Oct. 10, 1934, she stranded at White Lake Harbor, Mich. Subject 100554. Interlaken (Ship) Shipwrecks -- Michigan -- White Lake Harbor. Add author Smith, Abram. Comstock, A. W. Unfortunately, they're not able to loan the file out but if you're in the area, you should stop by. You might also want to try the Northern Shipwrecks Database, http://www.northernmaritimeresearch.com/wreckrequest.html For a small fee, they will research the ship and the information, since the Interlaken was wrecked. Also, if you're looking for information on the original builder and owner, Abram Smith, he has a biography at http://www.hhpl.on.ca/GreatLakes/Documents/HGL2/default.asp?ID=s1089 . A W Comstock was one of his ships as well. If you're looking for information about the Comstock Brothers, that's something totally different. Andrew W Comstock didn't live in Alpena, he lived in Detroit, Michigan. Comstock Bros, the company he owned with his brother William B, was located at 221 North 2nd Street. They are listed in the 1899-1900 City Directory as being lumber manufacturers and ship owners. William did live in town at 145 S 1st. In 1894 I have Andrew as living at 712 Jefferson av in Detroit. And don't quote me on this, but if I remember correctly I read somewhere that Angus Smith sold his ship business to Andrew (Angus was Abram Smith's son). Anyway, that's all I can find for now. Since the Interlaken wasn't really a significant vessel, about the only thing I can suggest is that you could check the newspaper in White Lake from when it sank. Since both Andrew and the ship sank in different counties, it looks like you have some fun work ahead of you! Hope that helps! Concetta Franco Alpena County GenWeb Coordinator

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Comstock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IFB.2ACE/1088 Message Board Post: This is the quietest geneology message board I've seen in a long time!!!!! I'm doing shipwreck research on a vessel that was once owned by A.W. Comstock. I'm looking for any information on Comstock, the business(es) that involved shipping, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, any potential place for PHOTOGRAPHS. I understand that Comstock was a prominent Alpena citizen, and I'm hoping that there may be an archive or publication somewhere. The vessel was the INTERLAKEN, a 2-masted schooner built in 1893. Feel free to contact me directly at this address. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: smart, collins, horton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1037.3 Message Board Post: I received your telephone call and have replied via e-mail. Did you get the message? I visited the gravesite today of Sarah & James W. Smart as well as his son James Arthur and his wife Catherine. These are my gr. grandparents. I would like to share information.

I have researched in Alpena a few times and have found they keep the best records ever. the library has everything on microfilm. They also have wonderful people to help I have had a great time researching there Tina

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/1086.1 Message Board Post: What time period are you referring to? The latest released census is 1930.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haken, Evans, Haltiner, Mischley, Howard and McDonald (McDonnell) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IFB.2ACE/1087.1 Message Board Post: Greetings Concetta and All, I've done some work on my family tree by visiting Alpena cementeries and going to the library. The trip is about 5 hours one way and without immediate living family in area our trips are few and far between. I do have multiple questions one being wether or not there are headstones for Minnie (Campbell) and George Haken in Holy Cross cementery. Family names BTW are Haken, Evans, Haltiner, Mischley, Howard and McDonald (McDonnell). Thanks for your efforts to "get things going" Best, Mack

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/1087 Message Board Post: We're averaging a message about every five days. Where is everyone? To jump start things a bit, let's share! Can anyone tell me one special thing they've learned about Alpena County since they started researching here? I look forward to lots of replies! Concetta Franco List Admin/Board Admin Alpena County GenWeb *Please note my new email!

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/1033.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your tips Ronald. Pamela Cutway

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/1033.1 Message Board Post: There are a number of things you have to do. First: Determine what denomination he was, find out what denomination your Great Grand parents were. Second: see if the denomination still exists, and contact them. If this can't be done. You may have to visit Alpena to visit churches in the area. If this can't be done. You may want to hire some one to go and ask these questions

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/1037.2 Message Board Post: I am looking for some information on Guy Atkinson and his wife Azile. The only information that I have on these two is: Guy Atkinson Born: 3 Feb 1892 Died: Feb 1978 in Alma Michigan. Azile was born in Jackson her parents are Father: Charles H. Wiltse Mother: Annie MacQueen/Wiltse Let me know what you find. You can email me at; Glorian562@aol.com