Does anyone know of this person: John Shafe found in:Census Microfilm Records: Michigan, 1900 Lived in: Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan Series: T623 Microfilm: 700 Book: 2 Page: 73 I did find this, lines 1 & 2, household 231/family 236John b. Dec 1839 age 60 in Germany as were his parents. He has been married to Levina for only 7 years She was born November 1843 NY as were her parents She has 3 of her 4 children living, but non with her in the census. Albert Barnes died in 1892 and is buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Barry Co., as is Levina Barnes who died 3-7-1921 according to my records. Shafe, Lovina, d. 3/7/1921, age: 79yrs also at Lakeview Cemetery. Berry Co. Lovina Shafe's info matches with Levina Matterson Barnes As Levina Matterson she was married to Albert Barnes 11 Feb 1860 She had had 4 sons with Albert Manning who died before 1900 Jeremiah who was in Denver in 1900 Theodore and George who I am still looking for but have info that leads me to believe she wasn't living with them. Theodore died in 1901 and Geo and Jeremiah later. Beverly Barnes Rogers

I just got a notice about this book for sale. Maybe someone on this list is interested in it. Below is a description of it from the seller and her e-mail address. -----Original Message----- From: Aileen Kushon [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 9:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: ABE Book Inquiry: A Call from the Country This is the story of a retiring couple who buy a farm with a lake in Barry County. From blurb ..how two middle-aged people found an old worn farm in Southwest Michigan, bought it, changed it, as it changed them, and finally came to live there, makes a warn and meaningful story. Old pasture, new hayfields, and a gamble on some purebred Angus cows grows into an Organic Beef Business...The big woods become a managed American Tree Farm...trash trees ..into winter's heat source...small town and countr life forges links with neighbors and new friends...Years of constant change and challenge run their course. Blizzard and drought, crop failure, discouragement, frustration are occasional companions, too. But through it all there's a growing sense of wonder, appreciation and fulfillment that lends enchantment to this recounting of rediscovery and renewal" Judy Brow Memory Keepers [email protected] --- [email protected] wrote: > The Advanced Book Exchange has received the > following inquiry for one of your books. > > Author...... Jones, Kensinger; Jones, Alice G. > Title....... A Call from the Country > Publisher... Manchester, MI, U.S.A.: Wilderness > Adventure Books, 1989 > BookId...... 005607 > Price....... US$ 10.00 > > Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7>" - 9>" > tall. ISBN:0923568026. Cover and book have minimal > wear; dustjacket has rubbing > >

The Petoskey Evening News Friday May 12, 1944 Illness fatal to Mrs. Maude Huey Mrs. Maude B Huey, of Oden, the widow of Melvin Huey, passed away yesterday morning at Lockwood General Hospital here after a brief illness. Born October 14, 1870, in Barry County, Mich, she has been a resident of Oden for 55 years. She was the mother of Mrs. Ira G. (Gertrude) Hart of Oden, Mrs. Genevieve Steketee of Portland, Maine, and a son, Carl, who with eight grandchildren survive her. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock from the Huey residence at Oden with burial in the Conway cemetery, the Rev. George Weaver officiating. Friends may call at the Peters Funeral Home until Sunday morning when the body will be moved to the residence.

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/QFB.2ACE/663.1 Message Board Post: Cindy, was Vernon called "Bud" and was your cousins name Vicky,previously married to David Otto with a son Dion who died in the same motorcycle accident? If so I know them and live close to Vicky...how can I help?

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/QFB.2ACE/665 Message Board Post: need help in contacting Owen SILBERY thought to be living in Detroit or nearby .Musician , entertainer , my long lost relation ,family origionally from London mid 1800s can someone look in the phone book for me please , Geoff Silbery , Wellington , New Zealand

Hi everyone! Just want to let you know that the Ionia High School Class of 1972 is having their 30th (I'm getting old) reunion. If anyone know of someone that may have graduated from this class, please let them know and have them contact me, Teresa Leak Sweet at [email protected] We have a few we have bounced back at us as far as addresses go. Any help would be appreciated. We will be holding this on Sept. 28, 2002. Thanks again! 1972 RULES! Teresa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Opperman, Keech, Pashby, Gillett, Miller, Kurtz, Pasciolla, LaFountain, Grey/Miller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/664 Message Board Post: Floyd Opperman - Born June 18, 1949, ended his battle with Cancer and passed on October 11, 2001. Leaving behind his wife: Gilma Theresa Opperman of Gun Lake, MI. His Parents: Floyd Sr. and Barbara Opperman of Dearborn Heights, MI, and Carolyn Keech of Shelbyville, MI. His Grandparents: Louella Pashby of Dearborn, MI, and George and Amelia Gillett of Gun Lake, MI. His Children: Jamie Miller of Westland, MI, Jeff and Mary Opperman of Westland, MI, Floyd Edgar Opperman III of Dearborn Heights, MI, Michael Kurtz of Taylor, MI, Bobby Jo Kurtz of Taylor, MI, Jana Kurtz of Delton, MI, and Grand-children: Haley and Amanda Opperman, also, from Westland, MI. In passing Ed leaves brothers: Larry Opperman of Fowlerville, MI, Jeff and Connie Opperman of Dearborn Heights, MI, John Opperman of Dearborn Heights, MI, and Sister Katie and brother-in-law Bob Pasciolla of Dearborn Heights. Ed's family includes brother and sister-in-laws: David and Kathy LaFoun-tain of Delton, MI, David and Ros! emary Mercer of Delton, Rhonda and Bob Grey/Miller of Navarre, FL, Patrick and Carol Miller of Wayland, MI. Ed leaves many niece's and nephew's, Aunts and Uncle's and a lifetime of friendship's and fond memories. As a family we entrust him to God's care. As a family we mourn our loss. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Nancy Zerban Officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Neurofibromatosis research fund. The family will meet relatives and friends today from 6-8pm at the Archer, Hampel & Kubiak Funeral Home in Wayland. (616) 792-2237 source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 12, 2001 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member) Branch County Calhoun County Mrs. Helen M. Ellsworth - 119 N. McKinley, Battle Creek, Friends may call at the Farley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, Battle Creek. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Fri 11 Feb 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member) Mr. Theodore A. Ellsworth - 301 Eldred St., Battle Creek, age 38, passed away in a Battle Creek Hospital at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, January 5, 1972. Mr. Ellsworth was born July 17, 1934, in Kalamazoo, the son of Otto L. and Letha Snyder Ellsworth. Surviving besides the parents are 2 sons, Kenneth and Michael of Kalamazoo; 2 sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Barbara Jean) Miller of 408 W. Vine, Kalamazoo and Mrs. Louis (Joan) Mays of Shelbyville, Ind., Funeral services will be held Saturday 10 a.m. in Hebble Chapel, Battle Creek, Major George L. Curtis, of the Salvation Army of Kalamazoo, officiating. Interment in South Vicksburg Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mich. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Friday 7 Jan 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

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/QFB.2ACE/663 Message Board Post: I am looking for the obit for Vernon Newton who died in April 1978 in Hastings, MI. I believe he was married to my cousin. Any help is appreciated. Cindy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Zimmerman, Manning, Farnsworth, Asbury Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/662 Message Board Post: Mrs. Beatrice V. Zimmerman - Delton, Beatrice ``Bea'' (Manning) Zimmerman passed away Wednesday evening, May 15, 2002. She was born on September 27, 1914 in Hartford, MI, the daughter of William and Lottie (Farnsworth) Manning. She graduated from Mattawan High School in 1931. She had been a resident of the Delton area since 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George C. Zimmerman. She is survived by her children, George D. Zimmerman of Kalamazoo, Reva J. Asbury of Delton, Beverly E. Zimmerman of Plainwell, Connie A. Zimmerman of Parchment and Karl W. (Diana) Zimmer-man of Battle Creek; 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grand-children. She had worked at Post Gardens, West Point Auto Theater and Kellogg Elementary School Food Service. She enjoyed volunteering for many local organizations, working in her yard and garden, bird watching and stamp collecting. The family will receive visitors today (Friday) 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home Delton! where funeral service will be conducted Saturday, May 18, 2002, 11:00am. Burial will follow at the East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Commission of Aging or to a charity of your choice. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Fri May 17, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wait/Waite Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/59.108 Message Board Post: See reply to S.Nottingham on daugher of W.and Olive (Wait) Lindsey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wait/Waite Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/59.84.1 Message Board Post: Realize this is old business, however, book "Pioneer Families of Barry County Michigan" lists "Philip C.Merlau,b 6/7/1863, d. 7/9/1935, m.Ava O. Lindsey, daughter of W. and Olive (Wait) Lindsey." Surviving daughter? Olive Wait

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fisher/Honeysett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/659.1 Message Board Post: Winging it's way to you at this very moment, is LOTS of info about the Fisher's and I remember Humphrey in particular as Bethel said he had a nickname, Jr. was "Tip"and I think maybe Sr. was "Ump". Apparently I sent you both copies, mine and yours because I can't put my hands on that legal length paper that started out with Humphrey Fisher. Don't send it back if you did get two as I'll get another copy for 10cents, cheaper than postage!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nevins/Brown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/660 Message Board Post: Oril Augusta Brown and Jacob Newton Nevins were my great-grandparents, their 13th child, Jay Cook Nevins was my grandfather.Have Nevins genealogy and info on the Brown side.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FISHER,FRANSISCO Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/659 Message Board Post: I found a posting from 1999 about a FISHER/FRANSISCO marriage. I have one, too, from an earlier generation. HUMPHREY FISHER (1784 NY-1873 Cressey,Barry, MI) married ELIZABETH FRANSISCO, date unknown. They had at least one child, HUMPHREY, born in 1816. Does that fit into your family history? Thanks...

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/QFB.2ACE/630.1.1.3 Message Board Post: Thanks for the information, both of you, I will try the ways that you suggested and see what happens. Thanks Again, KIM

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/QFB.2ACE/630.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Kim, The following website has the most recent data on Barry County Libraries we could find. If what you want isn't there, you may have to use something like Yahoo's Yellow Pages. Good Luck -- Lynn http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/state/orphan/barry/index.html

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/QFB.2ACE/630.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Go back into The Library of Michigan and hit "ask a Librarian" or was that the one you did? This is the Big Library in Ingham Co. Mich

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/QFB.2ACE/630.1.1 Message Board Post: Sandy thanks for the information..i have located them in the census and have tried to email the library in Barry county, but email was returned to me as user unknown...does anyone have current email address?? Thanks KIM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: leach Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/56.110.1.1.1 Message Board Post: This is the information that I have. Marion Frances Sr. born 1873-1932. He married a Mary E. Rhodes born 1879-1928. He died on the job at a rail road station. Some were in Illinois. Marion had three othor brothers a George, Tipton, Charles. I don't no there parents names yet. Marion had eight children. Marion Frances Jr., Melvin, twins Sherman and Sharidan born 1913, Midred(Holford), twins Maud(Money), Cluad, Leroy Sr. I don't no the order of births. I suspect Maroin Jr. was the first son since he was born after the father. I suspect the desendents to have twins and to serve time in the military. Also might have boughts with alcoholism. All siblings born in Illinois, probably the same as the parents. Marion and Melvin lived in Waukesha, WI. after 1967. I don't believe they ever returned to Illinois. Don't no why they went to WI. probably went with relatives or job oportunities. There are other cousins that went to WI. so that must mean something in the Leach family back then! . I was thinking Marion might of went by Frances that is why I haven't found him yet.

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/QFB.2ACE/56.110.1.1 Message Board Post: I need a little more than first names to check this for you. Who were their patrents and when were they born and if possible who did they marry and who were their children?