This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis, Hill, Roush, Coon, Riker, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1648.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I wish I could help you relative to your question about a lumber mill death in the 1800's. My Great-Great grandfather was in the lumbering business in Barry County in the latter 1800's and it is unfortunate that there appears to be so little info available on the lumbering industry in Barry County in that period. I've found very little local death info in the Hastings Banner in those years---if so, only a brief mention included in a paragraph relating to area new. I continue to search for info. Gene, Battle Creek, MI
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Perrault Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1648.1.1 Message Board Post: I'm searching for info on my g g Grandfather Perrault who was killed in a Saw mill around April of 1874. he fell off a carriage in to a circle saw cut in halves length wise. I don;t know were the accident happened. Al I know is he lived in Van Buren County at that time and have been unable to find a death certificate. Do you have any way of knowing if an event like that would have been in the papper. RoseAnn
Since my great grandmother was married at the M & E church in Assyria (1900} I am wondering where those records might be> Her daughter Hattie Ashley was married around 1898-99 and I think she might have been married there. We have no clear record of who she married other than he was unk Jenkins.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DEWEY, ALDRICH, FORSLUND, STANTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1723 Message Board Post: DEWEY, Marvin E. Hickory Corners Passed away January 13, 2006. Marv was born August 2, 1935 in Hickory Corners, the son of Lovell and Charlotte (Aldrich) Dewey. A loyal employee of Michigan Bell for 37 years as a cable splicer, Marv retired in 1992. A lifetime member of the Hickory Masonic Lodge #345 F.&A.M., Hickory Corners, he was also a member of Moose Lodge #1649, Delton and the Michigan Bell Telephone Pioneers. Marv's favorite place was his cabin in Ralph, MI, where he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing cards; especially euchre and feeding the birds and swans. He is survived by his sons, Kirk (Patti) Dewey and Todd (Bonnie) Dewey, both of Hickory Corners; a daughter, Pam Dewey and Eugene Newell of Durand, MI; special friend, Pat Shafer of Hickory Corners; His former wife, Judith Forslund of Hickory Corners; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jean Stanton; brothers, L.J. and Buzz Dewey; and his infant son, Patrick; The fami! ly will receive friends, Monday (today) 5 - 8:00 p.m. at the Williams - Gores Funeral Home Delton where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/16/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILLISON, DAVIS, FRITZ, JOHNCOCK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1722 Message Board Post: WILLISON, LaReda Age 86 of Delton Passed away January 11, 2006. LaReda was born September 13, 1919 in Calhoun County, the daughter of Harry E. and Mildred W. (Davis) Fritz. On January 14, 1937, she married Robert J. Willison and he preceded her in death February 8, 2000. A loyal employee of Kellogg's, LaReda retired with over twenty seven years of service. A former member of T.O.P.S. of Delton and the Sportswomen Club of Hastings, LaReda enjoyed going to the cabin up north, going to lunch with friends and family, and talking on the telephone. She especially loved animals and family gatherings. Members of her family include a son, Gene (Sue) Willison of Hastings; a daughter, Marilyn (Lynden) Johncock of Gun Lake; "Sisters," Helen Mitchell of Delton, Lucille (Garner) Greenman of Delton and Vera (Bob) Bostwick of Augusta; five granddaughters, eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Earl Eugene Fritz. The family will receive friends Frid! ay (today) 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME DELTON Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, January 14, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County Commission on Aging or a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/13/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NUNEMAKER, VANTINE, SCHOOLENBERG, SAMPSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1721 Message Board Post: NUNEMAKER, Barbara J. Delton Passed away January 9, 2006. Barbara was born April 29, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Herb and Edith (VanTine) Schoolenberg. Barbara was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, and a former teacher's aide at Delton Kellogg Schools for twenty years. She loved to fish and swim at Pleasant Lake, and watch her son, Steve's, sporting events. She is survived by a son, Steven of Delton; granddaughters, Tracy Sampson and Jennifer Nunemaker; and five great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Howard. A Memorial Service will be conducted Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiating. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church will be appreciated. WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/10/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SPRINGER, WILLSON, ANDERS, RUSSELL, VANBOVEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1720 Message Board Post: SPRINGER, Gertrude L. Battle Creek Formerly of Delton Passed away January 10, 2006 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Springer was born September 23, 1904 in Hope Township, the daughter of James and Jennie (Willson) Anders. She attended McCallum School for eight years and then Hastings High School. In December of 1921, she married Harold Springer, and he preceded her in death in 1970. For over twenty years she wrote a column for the Hastings Banner called "Barry Bypaths", under the name of Jane Cameron. Mrs. Springer wrote several articles that have been published in various magazines and she also wrote two cookbooks and craft books that have also been published. In 1939 she helped organize the Writers Guild in Hastings and was a member for several years. In 1967 she moved to Delton where she was able to make many different crafts which she loved. Mrs. Springer also taught craft classes for Adult Education at Delton. She loved raising flowers and she would share with churches, hospitals, family and friends. She was a very active member of ! the Bernard Historical Society, the Golden Agers Club, the Inland Lakes Garden Club, and several smaller clubs and groups. She is survived by a daughter: Gloria (Cashus) Russell of Augusta, a son: Donald (Maxine) Springer of Venice, FL., daughters in law: Elizabeth Springer of Hastings, and Mary Springer of Delton, a sister: Lauris (Bob) Van Boven of Kalamazoo, twelve grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Springer was also preceded in death by her parents, sons: Francis and James, brothers: Ronald and Gerald Anders, and grandsons: Val and Phillip Springer. The family will receive friends Thursday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 13, 2006, 11:00 am, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Society or Good Samaritan Hospice - Lifespan will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/11/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BURKEY, EASH, COUCH, GEORGEAU, RIDDERBOS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1719 Message Board Post: BURKEY, Floyd E. Age 91 of Kalamazoo Formerly of Hastings Died Monday, January 9, 2006 at the Upjohn Community Care Center. Mr. Burkey was a longtime Hastings businessman and a former owner of Burkey's Sales & Service. Married the former Helen E. Eash on October 24, 1936, and she died February 1, 1992. Mr. Burkey is survived by four daughters, Marian Burkey of Kalamazoo, Barbara (Everett) Couch of Hickory Corners, Betty (Phil) Georgeau of Kalamazoo and Linda (Al) Ridderbos of Plainwell; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Joanne) Burkey of Florida; as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation also Thursday at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/11/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)
Does anyone have access to this census? An index shows shows a Gay Caston age 14 in Barry Co. Name should be Guy Coston and the name Coston is spelled all different ways in the census records. I am looking for a Wealthy A. Coston/Costin/Custing/Coaston etc also in Barry Co. her sons: John D. and Guy in the 1894 census Thank you.
I have the section number of the land my Eisenhoods lived on in Carlton. Now how do I find this piece of land today? It is Section 16, Town. 4, Range 8. Does anyone know what roads would create a square around Carlton? Thanks! Kim
AOL lost all my favorite places. Anyone that can share some of their favorites would be so appreciated. Thanks - Helen Brown, Las Vegas NV
Can anyone tell me if the Barry County History Book published by the preservation society has been published? I received a Christmas note from Mike Hook regarding the Barry County history book. He said the book project is going well. They have many businesses that want to sponsor a full page or half page, so it will be late spring 2006 before the book is published. They can still take biographies until the end of March, so if you have more biographies to submit, please do so now. On a personal note, I wrote between 50-60 sketches for the new book and sent many photos as well. A previously unknown photo of my 3rd great-grandparents, George and Polly Myers of Woodland and their surviving children, circa 1875-1883, was recently sent to me by a cousin. I had a few copies made and sent one out this week to Mike. I'm thrilled that it wasn't too late to have it included in the book. Deb Eddy Charlotte, MI
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BARRY HISTORY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1718.1 Message Board Post: I made a phone call a few weeks ago to one of the committee contacts and was told the book is scheduled to be available by summer. Apparently there were some problems having to do with the company and thus caused the delay. I was told persons could still order the book. For more information, you might call 269-945-3376. None of those involved in the project appear to have e-mail. Unfortunately, one of the committee persons recently passed away as well. A snail mail address was posted earlier: History Preservation Assn of Barry Co., PO Box 705, Hastings, MI 49058. However, I have simply made phone calls.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lee, Babcock, Beebe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1718 Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me if the Barry County History Book published by the preservation society has been published?
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RUMSEY, MYERS, SPRING, GOSS, VANETTA, JASPER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1717 Message Board Post: Windelle A. RUMSEY - Nashville, age 83, formerly of Union City, died Oct. 6, 1995, at the Tender Care Nursing Home, Hastings. He was born Jan. 17, 1912, in Bronson, a son of George A. and Ida (MYERS) RUMSEY. On May 1, 1933, he married Isobell SPRING, in Bronson. He was a lifelong Bronson area resident and had lived and farmed on Arbogast Road, Union City, from 1949-90. He moved to Nashville in 190 to be near his son, Wayne. In addition to farming, he was a logger and was engaged in construction work. He enjoyed hunting and racing and showing ponies. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Wayne A. RUMSEY, Nashville, Windelle A. RUMSEY, Jr., Claremore, Okla. and Richard D. RUMSEY, Lansing; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Verline GOSS, Coldwater. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Verle, Vernice and Clarence RUMSEY; two sisters, Veva VAN ETTA and Verva JASPER; and one granddaughter, Vicky Lynn RUMSEY. Relatives and friends may call from ! 2-8 p.m. today at the Putnam Funeral Home, Union City, where services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Richard E. Johns will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Union City. Memorials may be directed to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. source: undated newspaper (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)
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/727.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Tammy, Hi, I have the picture of Jacob Burghduff in the Civil War Uniform, remember? I have a new email address of chic47@charter.net Was there a reunion this summer for the family in Hastings? Please write back. Chic
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RAMSEY, BLAIR, WEAVER-DOWLING Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1716 Message Board Post: Amanda B. RAMSEY - 4400 Orchard St., Delton, age 4, died at Borgess Medical Center Emergency Room Thursday, August 22, 1996, when she was hit by a car in front of her residence. Amanda was born October 28, 1991, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Garry and Deb (BLAIR) RAMSEY. She attended the Children's Corner-Christian Day Care at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. She was a member of Prairieville Bible Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Garry II in 1987. Surviving besides her parents are 1 sister, Casey; 3 brothers, Matthew, Brian and Chad; maternal grandparents, Pastor Bernard and Bev Blair; paternal grandparents, Glen and Rose RAMSEY; maternal great-grandmother, Bessie WEAVER-DOWLING; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be Saturday from 7-9 P.M. and Sunday from 5-8 P.M. at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church with Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Interment in E. Hic! kory Corners Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to SIDS, envelopes available at the funeral home. source: undated Kalamazoo Gazette (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLAISDELL, MCCARTY, WOODIN, WATERHOUSE, RUTLIDGE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1715 Message Board Post: BLAISDELL, David L. age 65 Of Pine Lake Passed away suddenly December 30, 2005 at his home. David was born in Kalamazoo, on September 8, 1940, the son of Lynn and Ruth (McCarty) Blaisdell. He was a graduate of Comstock High School. Since 1958, David was a heavy equipment operator, retiring on October 31, 2005, from Leach and Son Excavating. David loved life, boating on Pine Lake, gardening and mowing his lawn with the perfectly straight lines. He will be remembered as an excellent mechanic, who loved helping friends and family. He is survived by his wife of over twenty two years, Nancy (Woodin), a son Brian (Rhonda) Blaisdell of Comstock, daughters: Karen (Bryan) Waterhouse of Vicksburg, and Kelly Blaisdell of Kalamazoo, brothers: Lewis "Jim" (Barbara) Blaisdell of Comstock, and Donald (Sue) Blaisdell of Delton, a sister Barbara Rutlidge of Custer, MI, his mother in law Viola Woodin of Battle Creek, a special nephew Keith Blaisdell of Comstock, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. David was preceded! in death by his parents. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where a memorial service will be conducted, Wednesday, January 4, 2006, 11:00 AM, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Memorial contributions to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/1/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)
I am looking for any information on Isaac Barton Raymond and his family. Isaac Barton Raymond, son of Jedediah and Marion (Barton) Raymond, Jr., was born in New York in 1812 and died in Michigan (probably Barry Co.) in 1889. Isaac was a farmer in Carlton Twp. He married Jane (?) about 1832. Jane probably died in the mid-1840s. Isaac and Jane were parents of at least 4 children: 1. Melicent (Melissa?) Jane Raymond, born circa 1833. Melicent married Alanson Todd 13 Aug 1860 in Adrian, Lenawee Co., MI. Melicent and Alanson Todd had three children: (1) Ester Jane Todd, b. 04 Nov 1861 in Rome, Lenawee Co., MI and died sometime after 1920, probably in Michigan. Ester married Charles F. married Charles F. "Charley" Wolford circa 1886. (2) Levi Todd, b. 18 Jan 1864 in Rome, Lenawee Co., MI and died before 1870. (3) Mary Eudora "Dora/Ella" Todd, b. 18 Jan 1866 in Blendon, Ottawa Co., MI. 2. Isaac Newton Raymond, born in 1837 in NY and died in 1919 in MI. He was a farmer. He was buried in Fuller Cemetery, Hastings, Barry Co., MI. 3. Newland B. Raymond, born in 1841 in NY and died in 1910 in MI. He married Lydia A. (?). He was buried in Fuller Cemetery in Hastings, Barry Co., MI. 4. Mary Raymond, b. circa 1845 in NY. Isaac's 1st wife, Jane, probably died and Isaac married (2) Catherine (?). Catherine had at least two more children: 1. Newell Raymond, b. circa 1854. 2. Henry Raymond, b. circa 1857. The 1870 Michigan Census showed that after the death of his daughter Melicent (Raymond) Todd, wife of Alanson Todd in 1867, her two surviving children, Ester Jane Todd, age 11, and Mary Eudora ("Dora/Ella") Todd, age 5, went to live with their grandparents. I'd like to know what happened to the younger daughter, Mary Eudora Todd. Sincerely, Terri Mulliken Allen Mesquite, TX
The new website for the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society has been completed with a few minor changes yet to come. All the pages on the previous website have been completely redone. Ive added many new pages and they are: Site Map, Online Membership Form, Upcoming Meetings, Past Meetings, Society Calendar, Surname Page, Local History, Contact Us, Society Officers, and Committee Chairperson pages. Some of the pages coming soon that are yet to be completed are: Cemeteries, County Clerks Office Committee, and Publications Committee pages. Ive been overwhelmed with the response to the new Surname Website page. This is a page that society members can list their Surnames hoping to find a family connection. We have had 28 members submit their Surnames with a total of 212 different Surnames. Please check out this page. You may even find a connection. I was also surprised with the number of people signed up on our Society Mailing List. This list gives members and non-members a chance to share information and search for family connections. We have 137 people on our mailing list and 83 of which are not members of our society. I hope you will like the changes I have made and visit the website often. I welcome any suggestions to further improve our website. The URL for the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society website is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikvgs/ If you have any questions or comments you can e-mail me at the society e-mail address of: mikvgs@hotmail.com Thank you, Scott W. Grinder KVGS Webmaster