This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Betts, Gillette, Lake Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1188.2 Message Board Post: Donald Hams, b. 1898, was indeed the son of Albert and Hattie McCarty. Albert James was son of Alfred J. and Mary S. Betts , m. Barry County in 1858. Mary was born in 1835 in Onondaga Co., NY and was the daughter of my g-grandfather, Thomas Betts. I have more information on ancestors of both families if you are interested.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown/Nevins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/660.2 Message Board Post: Hello, I am searching for info on George Brown (1810-1856) descendants. George Brown was one of the sons of Calvin Brown and Orril/Oril Lyon m: 1/Sept/1802. Please contact me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Callhan,Gates,Babcock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1699 Message Board Post: Need information on Jesse Callahan born abt 1838 in Ohio Married to Lydia(lnu) also from Ohio. moved to Barry County and had children: Almon born 1863 Martha " 1865 Charles " 1869 Thank you Almon married Martha Gates(I have all her information)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COCHRAN, EDWARDS, ELWELL, RASTOSKEY, BOWER, DOWDLE, HARPER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1698 Message Board Post: Mr. Richard Leonard COCHRAN - 12422 Cobb Rd., Delton, MI, age 53, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at home of natural causes. Mr. COCHRAN was born September 28, 1932, in Kalamazoo, the son of Leonard and Grace (EDWARDS) COCHRAN. He attended elementary school in Kalamazoo, and graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1951. He had been employed the past 38 years at Beach Products in Kalamazoo. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church; where he was a faithful worker; Sunday School Class Secretary; usher, Board member/Trustee many years, Vacation Bible School worker, and janitor for several years. He enjoyed watching pro-football on T.V. and pro-bowling, loved deer hunting each November, enjoyed helping his wife with her day care children after work and loved to visit with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father in 1968 and 2 brothers, Calvin in 1980 and John R. COCHRAN in 1946. ! On October 5, 1956, he married Darlene ELWELL, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Grace of Delton; 2 daughters, Teresa and Randy RASTOSKEY, Norma and James W. BOWER, all of Delton; 1 sons, Richard J. COCHRAN of South Haven; 3 grandchildren, Richard, Kathlynn and Robert RASTOSKEY; 2 sisters, Marian DOWDLE of Battle Creek, Barbara HARPER of Kalamazoo; 2 brothers, Donald F. COCHRAN and Phyllis, Daniel L. and Julie COCHRAN, both of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home, Delton, where funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m., Pastor Leonard Davis of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church, officiating. Burial East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. 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: ENDSLEY, EATON, ARENS, NYE, KEECH, LANDON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1697 Message Board Post: Mr. Lewis Arlie ENDSLEY - 5993 Wilkins Rd., Hastings, MI, age 75, passed away December 27, 1996 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, MI. He was born November 16, 1921 in Hastings the son of Arlie J. and Mable C. (EATON) ENDSLEY. He farmed and was a heavy equipment operator and was employed for 19 years at Bradford-White Corp. in Middleville where he retired in 1984. Since his retirement he has mowed lawn and been handyman at Camp Michawana. He loved fishing, antique tractors and Prairieville Farm Days. He served with U.S. Army-Air Force in the South Pacific during WW II. On December 14, 1946 he married Maria ARENS, the couple just celebrated their 50th Anniversary with (a) family dinner. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald ENDSLEY in 1944 and James ENDSLEY in 1980. Surviving are his wife, Maria; sons, Lewis R. ENDLSEY at home; one grandson, Donovan Lee ENDSLEY of Hastings; three sisters, Nyla and Harland NYE, Nadine and Donald KEECH, Mary Ann and ! Richard LANDON, all of Hasting(s); four brothers, Arnold and Lucille ENDSLEY of Hickory Corners, Walter and Jean ENDSLEY of Hastings, Arlie and Delores ENDSLEY of E. Leroy, MI, Frank and Coleene ENDSLEY of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-5 PM and Monday from 6-8 PM at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Michawana. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. source: undated Kalamazoo Gazette (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

The marrriage date I need is 16 March 1900 for marriage between Jenny Rolfe Ashley and Charles Huggett. Maybe the church did not give the records to the country? I know they married in a church in Assyria.

I need copy of marriage in 1900 in Assyria between Charles Huggett and Jenny Ashley. I do not have a date. I know the address is Hastings Michigan -- can anyone tell me how much I need to send for this document. It would be for Research Only. My DAR application came back to me since I was missing this.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JONES, SCHLEY, PEAKE, RICHARDSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1696 Message Board Post: JONES, Destiny Age 18 Of Delton Passed away November 12, 2005, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Destiny was born February 19, 1987, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Clinton I. and Linda (Schley) Jones. A student at Michigan Career Technical Center, Destiny loved to work and enjoyed her job for Marie and Paul Bailey Concessions at various fairs. She loved to draw, music and being with her friends. She is survived by her parents, a brother Justin at home, grandparents: Merle Schley and Margie Peake of Delton, Casey and June Jones of Dowling, great grandfather: Irwin Richardson of Rapid City, South Dakota, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 17, 2005, 1:00 PM at the WILLIAMS - GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Pastor Jim McKelvey officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Make a Wish Foundation will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/15/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FREY, BABCOCK, WEST, ROZEN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1695 Message Board Post: FREY, Harold Vernon Hastings Passed away November 12, 2005. Harold was born on December 4, 1928 in Banfield, MI, the son of Julius and Ruth (Babcock) Frey. A veteran of the United States Army, Harold served his country during the Korean War. On January 10, 1951, he married Barbara West, and she preceded him in death on December 22, 1993. A repairman for Walt Lewis Electric for several years, he was also a loyal employee of Lockshore Farms. Harold was a member of the Barry County Historical Society, and has written several booklets on the history of Barry County. A former Scout master of Troop 108 in Banfield, Harold enjoyed hunting and camping with his son and traveling, especially to reunions with his Army buddies. He is survived by a son, William (Donna) Frey of Aurora, Ontario; daughter, Michelle Rozen of Kauii, Hawaii; brother, Lloyd (Shirley) Frey of Delton; special friend, Jackie Morris of Nashville; grandchildren, Aaron Rozen, Katherine and Morgan Frey; and several nieces and nephews. He was als! o preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends (today) Tuesday 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Elder Roy Kent officiating. Interment Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Shriners Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/15/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baker, Hulce Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1694 Message Board Post: Looking for the marriage record for the following. 1202492 1869 BAKER, LEWIS R. HULCE, EPHRASIA 1/1/1869 C-20 Thank you, Jeff

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ELLARD, GREEN, SHAIFFER, TEALL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1693 Message Board Post: Bert D. ELLARD Sr., Trinity, Alabama, Formerly of Crooked Lake, Delton, MI, died Saturday, December 21, 1996 in Trinity, Alabama. Mr. ELLARD was born March 26, 1922 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the son of Charles and Almeda (GREEN) ELLARD. Mr. ELLARD lived most of his life in Kalamazoo and Delton, Michigan. He was employed by the National Waterlift Company for 27 years, retiring in 1984. During World War II he served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne, serving in the European Theater. He participated in Dday and Bastone. Mr. ELLARD was a member of the National 101st Airborne Association and a lifetime member of the Comstock V.F.W. 6252 Post. On January 24, 1941, he was united in marriage to Imogene (SHAIFFER) ELLARD. There are four sons, Bert Jr. and Carol ELLARD of Trinity, Alabama, (Ed) and Mona ELLARD of Charlotte, Michigan, Danney Joel ELLARD of Delton, MI and Roger and Connie ELLARD of Trinity, Albama. There are thirteen grandchildren and n! ine-great-grandchildren. He leaves two brothers and a sister, Howard ELLARD of Mendon, MI, Richard ELLARD of Kalamazoo and Bernita TEALL of Decatur, MI. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. He has many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 PM, Tuesday 2-4 PM. Services will be held Thursday 11 AM at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Jeff Bowman officiating. Burial at the Fort Custer National Cemetery, with full military honors with Taps by the Comstock V.F.W. Post 6252 Honor Guard. 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: BAKER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1692.3.1 Message Board Post: Anne-- Much thanks again. You keep filling in more bits n pieces, I sure do appreciate it. I find Lafayette A. married twice he is a music teacher and business owner in Lansing. He dies between 1910/1912. Brother Dr. Lewis R. Baker dies in Black River Fall, WI in 1912. He is buried in Humbolt Co. ,Iowa where he successfully ran for office. The baby of the family, Frank K. Baker, I believe belongs to wife #2 Ann E. He spends most of his life back in Palo, Ronald Twp., Ionia Co., Michigan, where his brother Lewis R. is born. Frank K. later retires to Seville Twp, Gratiot Co., Michigan where he dies in 1927. My guess Mary E. aka Marrion L. may have died earlier than the rest. Not sure if she ever married. As for sister Jennie A., I knew she was alive in 1912 when mentioned in her brother, Lewis' Wisconsin obit, but there was no married last name, just that the rest of the family was out of state. Now to hunt for Alpheus aka AEFAHEUS . Thanks sooooo much for the random act of genealogical kindness. Barry for Washington, the apple state.

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/1692.3 Message Board Post: Before 1870, Alpheus W Baker 58, and Ann E age 43 had moved from York Twp, Washtenaw County, MI to Ovid, Clinton Co., MI. Living with them in 1870 are Frank K, Ada A, and Lafayette (and Lafayette's wife and family including a mother-in-law Urann Herrick, age 69 born in NY) Marriage records in Washtenaw Co., MI include Lafayette's: Baker, Layfaette A Baker, Herrick, Mattie A Herrick, Washtenaw, 08 Oct 1863 and Jennie A Baker's Baker, Jennie A Baker, Chapman, Edwin A Chapman, Washtenaw, 04 Aug 1862 So if you don't find the marriage record of Lewis R Baker, theirs are available. I discovered why the father of Lewis may have used his initials "A.W"... His name was hard to spell. Here is his record of death: http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/gendisx/scripts/individual.asp?UniqueID=144468 BAKER, AEFAHEUS Date of death: 29-Jul-1874 Age: 62 years Ledger Page: 180 Record Number: 262 Place of death: York County of Death: Washtenaw Sex: Male Race: WHITE Marital Status: Married Cause of Death: GRAVEL Birthplace: NEW YORK Occupation: MINISTER Date of record: 8-Jun-1875

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BAKER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1692.2.1 Message Board Post: Anne-- Thank you so much for taking the time to write. I found Lewis R. Baker's father, Alpheus W. Baker and second wife Anne E. in the 1870 census of Ovid, Clinton Co., Michigan. It appears that Alpheus may have been part of the 7th day Baptist movement and an ancestor may have founded Andover college and Alfred Station, NY. Still working on the connection. I do not have access to the 1850 census of York Twp., Washtenaw Co., Michigan. So I assume that you found Alpheus W. Baker's mother, Joanna born about 1786, Connecticut in the household? Also I assume that Lora M. was the wife in the 1850 household. If so, that is a breakthrough to me. I belived that their had to have been a first wife, but you helped me break through a wall. Well, back on the hunt. Thank you for all your help and tips. Kind regards. Barry C. K. Moravek, Past President Isaac Cummings Family Association

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/1692.2 Message Board Post: Do you have the 1850 and 1860 York Twp., Washtenaw Co., MI census info? It shows the father of Lewis R Baker was "A.W." Baker, born abt 1811, a Baptist clergyman born in NY (You might check with York Baptist Church to see if they have a history that goes back that far), son of Joanna _____ Baker born abt 1786 in CT. The mother of Lewis R was Lora M _____, born abt 1817 in NY. She probably died bet 1850-1860. Siblings: Sarah J born PA abt 1840 - (named Jennie A in 1860 census, a "student S.N.") LaFayette A b OH abt 1842-43 Adalaide A b OH abt 1844 Lewis R b MI abt 1846 Mary E b Washtenaw Co., MI abt 1848-49 (Marion L in 1860 census) 1860 census shows a 2nd wife, Ann E_____ born abt 1827 in NY and a little brother, Frank K, b abt 1855, York Twp., Washtenaw Co., MI York Twp is between the cities of Milan and Saline Michigan, south of Ann Arbor. Lewis's mother may be buried there and there may be a marriage record for A.W. Baker's 2nd marriage. Anne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BAKER, HULCE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1692.1.1 Message Board Post: Julie-- Thanks. I have written for the death record in Black River Falls, Jackson Co., Wisconsin. Some times you can get better information from the living parties on a marriage record. Thanking you. Barry from Washington, the Apple State.

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/1692.1 Message Board Post: Barry Death certificates, at least the ones I have, show parentage. Julie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BAKER, HULCE, COBURN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1692 Message Board Post: Seek parents of Dr. Lewis R. Baker, Civil War Vet, who married Euphrasia HULCE on 6 June 1868 in Middleville, Barry Co., Michigan. Is there any marriage record that might show who his parents are. Euphrasia HULCE is the daughter of Paul W. and Jane Coburn HULCE who later removed to Fond du Lac Co., Wisconsin. Thanking you. Barry from Washington, the Apple State.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MAREK, KLEINOW Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1691 Message Board Post: MAREK, Mary Louise (Kleinow) Age 87 Of Dowling Died Sunday, November 6, 2005. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel, 223 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek, MI. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/9/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farrell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1690.2 Message Board Post: Some of your Farrell's are in Woodland Cemetery. http://www.interment.net/data/us/mi/barry/woodland/woodland_dg.htm Jeff