This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HENSON, HOLMES, AHLBERG, LAMB, FLETCHER, ZUGEL, JENKINS, UPSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1659 Message Board Post: HENSON, Charles E. Prairieville Passed away September 1, 2005. Mr. Henson was born July 3, 1922 in Kalamazoo; the son of Harry and Doris (Holmes) Henson. A veteran serving our country during World War II, Mr. Henson was a staff Sargent in the army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and in Normandy. On September 9, 1946 in Middlebury, Indiana; he married Helen Ahlberg and she preceded him in death in 2004. Retiring in 1984 from Delton Public Schools, Charles was a custodian and bus driver. A farmer all of his life; raising Hereford cattle, Charles has lived in the Delton area since 1962 and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiles, mushroom hunting, and loved to hunt; never missing a deer season. He is survived by his daughters: Linda (Richard) Lamb of Kalamazoo and Sharon (Craig) Fletcher of Carefree, AZ, a brother: Wayne (Betty) Henson of Kalamazoo, three grandchildren: Kelly Zugel, Ryan (Erin) Lamb, and Kristin (Chet) Jenkins, six grandchildren: Tyler, Conner, Bryce, Ashton, Teagan an! d Elaina, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Clark Upson. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6-8:00 PM at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 11:00 AM, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Heart Association or Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 9/3/2005 - 9/4/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Emma Ryerson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1652.3.1.1 Message Board Post: Good going, my GrGrGrandmother divorced in N.Y. and I have the papers & they say her husband couldn't remarry until she died but she could remarry if she wanted. He was unfaithful to her, things are sure different today. Jeff

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/1652.3.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much, I did find her her name was Emma Oberly, and they were married in Canada, I guess they waited until the first wife passed before they actually married.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Emma Ryerson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1652.3 Message Board Post: 1910 census has Frank & Emily. That probably is the name you should be looking for, Emma was probably her nickname. Jeff

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Emma Ryerson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1652.2 Message Board Post: Frank, Emma & Sarah are in Isabella Co. in 1920, you may want to try the Co. clerk for a death record for Emma. It may list her parents if she died there that is. Jeff

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/1214.11.1.1 Message Board Post: I would like to thank you very much for doing these Barton lookups for me. I greatly appreciate the time you spent. It was very generous of you. Thanks Nancy Barton Bowers www.geocities.com/ptbelair

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sherwin, Noyes Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1214.10.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Let me know if I have the correct spouse for Melinda. I'm baseing the relationship on the Barry County Cemetery Records that are On-Line at http://www.interment.net/us/mi/barry.htm. ====================================================== Individual Report ====================================================== Name: Melinda L Sherwin-[34780](1, 2) Sex: F -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Individual Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: 12 May 1842 - Pennsylvania, USA(1, 2) Christening: Death: 14 November 1918 - Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA(1, 2) Burial: in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, USA Cause of Death: Cancer of Liver(1, 2) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father: John Sherwin-[34781] ( - )(1, 2) [MRIN:13527] Mother: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Possible Spouse ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. *Fred M. Noyes-[34779] ( - 23 January 1922) [MRIN:13526] Marriage: Status: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medical: Medical Dictionary Online <http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/> Cause of Death Definition: Liver Cancer Tumors or cancer of the LIVER. ====================================================== Source Citations ====================================================== 1. Daniel Wesley Linderman (Volunteering to do look-ups in the three LIBERS "A" "B" & "C"), Requested by: Vicki Scott; thru RootsWeb.com. Repository: Daniel Wesley Linderman, 6405 Thornapple Lake Road, Lot 287, Nashville, Michigan 49073, USA. Re: Free look-ups in the Barry County Death Records Author: Vicki Scott Date: 25 Aug 2005 1:20 PM GMT Surnames: Noyes, Taylor Classification: Query In Reply to: Re: Free look-ups in the Barry County Death Records by: Daniel Wesley Linderman Thank You, Daniel, Her parents names are really Asa Noyes and Marinda Taylor; it's funny how things get changed by the penmanship of the person recording the information! Let alone the fact that they would record the info by the way it sounds! So if it's not to much trouble could you check these Noyes for me? 1115130 1900 NOYES, ASA B B-84 1/1/1900 1115136 1918 NOYES, MARINDA B-322 1/1/1918 1109098 1918 NOYES, MARINDA E B-322 1/1/1918 1115137 1918 NOYES, MELINDA L B-333 1/1/1918 1115132 1932 NOYES, JOHN WESLEY C-310 1/1/1932 Thanks again, Vicki. I do these look-ups for free on-line using the photo copied pages of the BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN DEATH RECORDS that I have. These cover the years 1867 through 1934 and are contained in three LIBERS : A, B & C. 2. County Clerk, "Barry County Death Records.," Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths; Books A & B; Liber/Page: B-333; Entry: 6315. Repository: Barry County Records Office, Court House, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 USA. Date: Nov. 14, 1918; Name: Melinda L. Noyes; Sex: Female; Color: White; Martial Status: Married; Age: Years: 76; Months: 6; Days: 2; Place of Death: Hastings City; Cause of Death: Cancer of Liver; Birthplace: Penn. [Pennsylvania]; Occupation: Housewife; Father: John Sherwin; Residence: Not Known; Mother: Not Known; Residence: Not Known; Date of Record: Dec. 4, 1918. The first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867. I, Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records. I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could. Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy handwriting of the recording clerk.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Noyes, Taylor, Price Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1214.10.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I hope this helps. Source Citation at the bottom. ============================================ The Family and Descendants of Asa Noyes Compiled by Daniel Wesley Linderman 3 September 2005 1. Asa B. Noyes,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 son of Joseph Noyes and Gates, was born on 13 March 1824 in New York, USA,3, 4 died on 10 January 1899 in Castleton Twp, Barry Co., MI, USA 3, 4 at age 74, and was buried in Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA. The cause of his death was Disease of Heart.3, 4 Medical Notes: Medical Dictionary Online <http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/> Cause of Death Definition: Heart Disease, Coronary An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the coronary vessels to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels. Asa married Marinda "Minnie" C. Taylor,1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 daughter of Darius Taylor and Sarah Martin. Marinda was born on 25 October 1832 in OH, USA,3, 7 died on 12 February 1918 in Castleton Twp, Barry Co., MI, USA 3, 7 at age 85, and was buried in Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA. The cause of her death was Pneumonia.3, 7 Noted events in their marriage were: They appeared on the Tenth Census of the United States enumerated in 1880 in Castleton Twp, Barry Co., MI, USA Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Asa B. NOYES Self M Male W 55 NY Cooper VT MA Marinda NOYES Wife M Female W 47 OH Keeping House PA PA John W. NOYES Son S Male W 21 MI At Home NY OH Mary E. NOYES Dau S Female W 17 MI At Home NY OH. Medical Notes: Medical Dictionary Online <http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/> Cause of Death Definition: Pneumonia Inflammation of the lungs. Children from this marriage were: 2 F i. Ella Elizabeth Noyes1, 2, 6 was born on 30 January 1854 in Manchester, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA,1, 2 died on 2 February 1925 in Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA 2 at age 71, and was buried in Lakeview Cem, Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA.8 Ella married Christopher Colombus Price1, 6 (b. 13 April 1849, d. 6 March 1935) on 15 May 1878. 3 M ii. John Wesley Noyes3, 5 was born on 17 February 1859 in MI, USA 3, 5 and died on 10 September 1932 in Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA 3, 5 at age 73. 4 F iii. Mary E. Noyes6 was born about 1863 in MI, USA.6  Children 2. Ella Elizabeth Noyes1, 2, 6 was born on 30 January 1854 in Manchester, Washtenaw Co., MI, USA,1, 2 died on 2 February 1925 in Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA 2 at age 71, and was buried in Lakeview Cem, Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA.8 The cause of her death was Arteriosclerosis.2 Medical Notes: Medical Dictionary Online <http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/> Cause of Death Definition: Arteriosclerosis Thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls. Atherosclerosis is the most common form of arteriosclerosis and involves lipid deposition and thickening of the intimal cell layers within arteries. Additional forms of arteriosclerosis involve calcification of the media of muscular arteries (Monkeberg medial calcific sclerosis) and thickening of the walls of small arteries or arterioles due to cell proliferation or hyaline deposition (arteriolosclerosis). Ella married Christopher Colombus Price,1, 6 son of Alexander Price and Clarissa Brown, on 15 May 1878. Christopher was born on 13 April 1849 in Castleton Twp, Barry Co., MI, USA,1 died on 6 March 1935 at age 85, and was buried in Lakeview Cem, Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA.8 Noted events in their marriage were: They appeared on the Tenth Census of the United States enumerated in 1880 in Castleton Twp, Barry Co., MI, USA6 Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Columbus PRICE Self M Male W 30 MI Farmer NY NY Ella E. PRICE Wife M Female W 26 MI Keeping House NY OH. Noted events in his life were: Christopher Colombus Price found in Portrait and Biographical Album of Barry and Eaton Counties, Mich.; PAGE 477 in 1891:Christopher Colombus Price Portrait and Biographical Album of Barry and Eaton Counties, Mich.; PAGE 477 This gentleman is numbered among the rising young farmers of Barry County, the center of his work being a farm one mile north of Nashville on section 24, Castleton Township. He was born in this neighborhood April 13, 1849, and is the third of the living children of Alexander and Clarissa (Brown) Price. His sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Alcestra S. Mallet, Claudius, Mrs. Louella Boutman, and Mrs. Belle C. Marble. Mr. Price gained his fundamental instruction in a log schoolhouse, and the district schools supplied him with the most of his book knowledge. He spent one winter in the public school in Nashville and one in Grand Rapids. He remembers seeing some of the main roads chopped out from the forest, and deer crossing the fields, although the township was being rapidly developed when he was a boy. Until he was twenty-seven years old Mr. Price remained on his father's farm, and he then bought sixty acres of land that makes his present home. Two thirds of the tract had been prepared for cultivation and an old log house stood upon it. Considerable work was needed to bring the place into good condition and it is now thoroughly cultivated and supplied with first-class buildings, among them an attractive residence which was begun in 1877 and added to in 1888, and a large barn built in 1885. Mr. Price raises grain and stock of all kinds suited to this section. Grandfather Price is believed to have been a native of the old Bay State, as he moved from it to New York. He was a shoemaker by trade. His son Alexander was born in the Empire State in 1819 and determined to become a farmer. He began life without means and making his way to this State during the early '30s settled on Grand River near Ada. He lived there a while, then returned to New York, but came to Michigan again in 1846. This time he made the journey with ox-teams, and traded his oxen for eighty acres of land where not a tree had been cut down. He boarded his family with a neighbor, W. P. Wilkinson, until he could build a log house for their occupancy. The property was on section 23, Castleton Township, and by dint of hard work it was cleared and placed under cultivation, and added to until the estate included two hundred acres. When Mr. Price settled here wild animals roved about and Indians still hunted here, often coming to his house and spending the night. He hu! nted with them and killed many deer and even one bear. He died May 26, 1885, after having lived to see the country well developed. He was a Republican in politics. His widow, who was born in Massachusetts in 1818, still lives on the homestead, having a daughter with her. The gentleman whose name introduces these paragraphs was married to Ella E. Noyes May 15, 1878. Mrs. Price was born in Manchester, Washtenaw County, January 30, 1854, her parents being Asa B. and Mirinda (Taylor) Noyes, natives of New York and Ohio respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Noyes settled in Washtenaw County during its pioneer days. Mrs. Price is an estimable woman, belonging to the Methodist Church. She has had one child, Myrtle, but it was cut down by death. Mr. Price is a Republican and quite radical in his views. He is intelligent and progressive, a worthy son of an honored father, and his good qualities and those of his genial companion draw around them a pleasant circle. The child from this marriage was: 5 F i. Myrtle Price1 died.1 3. John Wesley Noyes3, 5 was born on 17 February 1859 in MI, USA 3, 5 and died on 10 September 1932 in Nashville, Barry Co., MI, USA 3, 5 at age 73. The cause of his death was Acute Nephritis.3, 5 Medical Notes: Medical Dictionary Online <http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/> Cause of Death Definition: Nephritis Inflammation of the kidney. It is a focal or diffuse proliferative or destructive process which may involve the glomerulus, tubule, or interstitial renal tissue. (Dorland, 27th ed) 4. Mary E. Noyes6 was born about 1863 in MI, USA.6  Grandchildren 5. Myrtle Price1 died.1 ---------------------------------- Source Citations ---------------------------------- 1 Portrait and biographical album of Barry and Eaton counties, Mich., containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county ... [and] the presidents of the United States and governors of the state. (by: Chapman Brothers of Chicago), PAGE 477; CHRISTOPHER COLOMBUS PRICE. Repository: Local County or State Library. Extract from biography: This gentleman is numbered among the rising young farmers of Barry County, the center of his work being a farm one mile north of Nashville on section 24, Castleton Township. He was born in this neighborhood April 13, 1849, and is the third of the living children of Alexander and Clarissa (Brown) Price. His sisters and brothers are: Mrs. Alcestra S. Mallet, Claudius, Mrs. Louella Boutman, and Mrs. Belle C. Marble. Grandfather Price is believed to have been a native of the old Bay State, as he moved from it to New York. He was a shoemaker by trade. His son Alexander was born in the Empire State in 1819 and determined to become a farmer. He died May 26, 1885, after having lived to see the country well developed. He was a Republican in politics. His widow, who was born in Massachusetts in 1818, still lives on the homestead, having a daughter with her. The gentleman whose name introduces these paragraphs was married to Ella E. Noyes May 15, 1878. Mrs. Price was born in Manchester, Washtenaw County, January 30, 1854, her parents being Asa B. and Mirinda (Taylor) Noyes, natives of New York and Ohio respectively. Mrs. Price is an estimable woman, belonging to the Methodist Church. She has had one child, Myrtle, but it was cut down by death. 2 County Clerk, "Barry County Death Records.," Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths; Book C; Liber/Page: C-122; Entry: 8135. Repository: Barry County Records Office, Court House, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 USA. Date: Feb. 2, 25 [1925]; Name: Ellen Elizabeth Price; Sex: Female; Color: White; Martial Status: Married; Age: Years: 71; Months: ~; Days: 2; Place of Death: Village of Nashville; Cause of Death: Arterio sclerosis; Birthplace: Mich.; Occupation: Housewife; Father: Asa Troyer; Birthplace: N.Y. [New York]; Mother: Minnie C. Taylor; Birthplace: Ohio; Date of Record: March 18, 1925. The first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867. I, Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records. I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could. Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy handwriting of the recording clerk. 3 Daniel Wesley Linderman (Volunteering to do look-ups in the three LIBERS "A" "B" & "C"), Requested by: Vicki Scott; thru RootsWeb.com. Repository: Daniel Wesley Linderman, 6405 Thornapple Lake Road, Lot 287, Nashville, Michigan 49073, USA. Re: Free look-ups in the Barry County Death Records Author: Vicki Scott Date: 25 Aug 2005 1:20 PM GMT Surnames: Noyes, Taylor Classification: Query In Reply to: Re: Free look-ups in the Barry County Death Records by: Daniel Wesley Linderman Thank You, Daniel, Her parents names are really Asa Noyes and Marinda Taylor; it's funny how things get changed by the penmanship of the person recording the information! Let alone the fact that they would record the info by the way it sounds! So if it's not to much trouble could you check these Noyes for me? 1115130 1900 NOYES, ASA B B-84 1/1/1900 1115136 1918 NOYES, MARINDA B-322 1/1/1918 1109098 1918 NOYES, MARINDA E B-322 1/1/1918 1115137 1918 NOYES, MELINDA L B-333 1/1/1918 1115132 1932 NOYES, JOHN WESLEY C-310 1/1/1932 Thanks again, Vicki. I do these look-ups for free on-line using the photo copied pages of the BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN DEATH RECORDS that I have. These cover the years 1867 through 1934 and are contained in three LIBERS : A, B & C. 4 County Clerk, "Barry County Death Records.," Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths; Books A & B; Liber/Page: B-84; Entry: 846. Repository: Barry County Records Office, Court House, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 USA. Date: Sept. 10, 1899; Name: Asa B. Noyes; Sex: Male; Color: White; Martial Status: Married; Age: Years: 74; Months: 9; Days: 28; Place of Death: Castleton [Twp]; Cause of Death: Disease of Heart; Birthplace: New York; Occupation: Farmer; Father: Joseph Noyes; Residence: New York; Mother: [no given name] Gates; Residence: New York; Date of Record: Feb. 8~1900. The first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867. I, Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records. I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could. Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy handwriting of the recording clerk. 5 County Clerk, "Barry County Death Records.," Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths; Book C; Liber/Page: C-310; Entry: 10382. Repository: Barry County Records Office, Court House, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 USA. Date: Sept. 10, 1932; Name: John Wesley Noyes; Sex: Male; Color: White; Martial Status: Married; Age: Years: 73; Months: 6; Days: 24; Place of Death: Nashville; Cause of Death: Acute Nephritis; Birthplace: Mich.; Occupation: Farmer; Father: Not Given; Birthplace: Not Given; Mother: Marinda Taylor; Birthplace: Ohio; Date of Record: Oct. 14, 1932. The first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867. I, Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records. I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could. Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy handwriting of the recording clerk. 6 LDS Church, 1880 Census Transcription (http://www.familysearch.org/ENG/default.asp), http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_census.asp. 7 County Clerk, "Barry County Death Records.," Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths; Books A & B; Liber/Page: B-322; Entry: 6074. Repository: Barry County Records Office, Court House, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 USA. Date: Feby 12, 1918; Name: Marinda E. Noyes; Sex: Fe [female]; Color: W. [white]; Martial Status: Widow; Age: Years: 85; Months: 3; Days: 18; Place of Death: Castleton Twp.; Cause of Death: Pneumonia; Birthplace: Ohio; Occupation: Housewife; Father: Darius Taylor; Residence: N.Y. [New York]; Mother: Sarah Martin; Residence: Penn. [Pennsylvania]; Date of Record: March 13, 1918. The first year that deaths were recorded in Barry County was 1867. I, Daniel Wesley Linderman, have done my best to transcribe these records. I did not correct the spelling of the original documents, but have maintained the spelling as best as I could. Some times it is very hard to read the cramped or fancy handwriting of the recording clerk. 8 (Access through the Barry County.org site: http://www.barrycounty.org/Departments/Clerk.htm will link you to Cemeteries of Barry County, Michigan site: http://www.interment.net/us/mi/barry.htm), http://www.interment.net/us/mi/barry.htm.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WEAVER, JOHNSON, STRIMBACK, EMBERY, KEMERY, TERRY, WALTERS, DILLON, CARR, TADDEO Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1658 Message Board Post: WEAVER, Helen L. Delton, MI Passed away at the Heartland Healthcare Center of Kalamazoo Wednesday, August 31, 2005 after a long illness. Helen was born August 15, 1921 in Hastings, MI, the daughter of John and Cora (Johnson) Strimback. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1939, and attended Western State Teachers College. On August 29, 1941, she was united in marriage to Donald Weaver, who survives. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 64 years, Don; three sons, Michael (Patricia) Weaver of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Sidney (Jayne) Weaver of Richland, and Thomas (Elaine) Weaver of Delton; grandchildren, Joshua (Debbie) Weaver, Laura (Shelley) Embery, Jeffrey (Lynn) Weaver, Karrie (Jamie) Kemery, Ryan (Paula) Weaver, Lindsay Weaver, Matthew (Kristina) Weaver; 9 great grandchildren; and sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Bruce Terry. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ida Walters and Ruby Dillon; and a brother, Kenneth Strimback. Surviving are two sisters, Rena Ca! rr of Colorado, and Doris (Tony) Taddeo of North Carolina; and a sister-in-law, Iva Strimback of Battle Creek. During her lifetime Helen was Secretary to the Dean of Students at Central Michigan University, to the Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan, to the Board of Realtors of Aurora, Illinois, and to the Manager of U.S. Electric Motors of Kalamazoo. Though she was a dedicated secretary, her greatest satisfaction came from her devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. All members of her family have fond memories of visits to Grandma's house for the holidays - especially her Thanksgiving dinners, for which she was noted. Family and friends will remember her quick wit and constant good humor. She was a skilled hostess and accomplished seamstress, but also enjoyed golfing, cross-country skiing and traveling. In addition she actively participated in community organizations. Helen was a member of the Chapter CN of the PEO Sisterhood ! of Kalamazoo, and a charter member of the Gull Lake Area Community Chu rch. Private graveside services were held for the immediate family with interment at the Prairieville Cemetery. A Memorial Service for Helen will be held on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gull lake Area Community Church, 9292 East "CD" Ave., Richland, MI. The Reverend Todd TerAvest and The Reverend James Hill will officiate. Contributions in Helen's Memory may be made to the Gull Lake Area Community Church, the Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Arrangements were made by WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 9/2/2005 - 9/3/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

Courthouse Square Fundraiser Civil War Lecture Series presented by Shirley Gage-Hodges Michigan in the Civil War Women in the Civil War Families in the Civil War Generals of the Civil War Where: 1885 Eaton County Courthouse 100 W. Lawrence Avenue Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan 48813 When: Tuesdays in October 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Cost: $15 for 4 sessions $5 for individual sessions (Includes admission to the museum) Call the museum office at (517) 543-6999 for more information or to make a reservation Questions, contact Shirley Hodges hodgessj@hotmail.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LESTER, LEINAAR, GRIMM, WASSERMAN, PRESEAU, STONEBURNER, BEARY, ODETT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1657 Message Board Post: LESTER, William H. "Bill" Delton, MI Passed away August 27, 2005. Bill was born July 12, 1943 in Hastings, the son of Harold and Lillian "Marie" (Leinaar) Lester. A 1961 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, Bill retired from General Motors in 1996 with over thirty years of loyal service. On November 16, 1963, Bill married Waneta "Skeet" Grimm, who survives. Bill enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, gardening, especially raising and selling pumpkins, dune buggies and John Deere tractors. Bill enjoyed meeting new people, and would often see them wherever he traveled. He was always very proud of his family and grandchildren, and loved them very much. He is also survived by his mother, "Marie" Lester of Delton; children, Tammy (Mark) Wasserman of Delton, Edward (Sandi) Lester of Delton, Steve Lester and Tracy Preseau of Delton, Terisa (Andy) Stoneburner of Plainwell, and Sheri (Jim) Beary of Caledonia; brothers, Bernard (Louise) Lester of Plainwell, and Darl (Carlene) Lester of Delton; a sister, Marietta (Lar! ry) Odett of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Tiffany and Bradley Wasserman, Matthew and Mitchell Lester, Heidi, Megan and Trenton Stoneburner, Andrea and Derek Beary; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Margaret; and a grandson, Alexander. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove, Delton, Pastors Daniel Hofmann and Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: POWELL, CONKRIGHT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1656 Message Board Post: POWELL, James Evan "Jungle" Delton Passed away in his home surrounded by family and friends Monday evening, August 29, 2005, after a short illness. James was born August 10, 1928 in Recreation Park, to Ross and Celesta (Conkright) Powell. He was a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area, and lived in Delton since 1981. He loved to draw from a young age, and enjoyed all sports, playing baseball and football at WMU State High, graduating in 1946. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and began boxing, later becoming the Welterweight champion of the USMC Second Division. He was an avid bowler, bowling on many leagues throughout the years. He had a great love of hockey and was a dedicated Detroit Red Wings fan, rarely missing a game. Since 1963 he enjoyed the fellowship, "Friends of Bill W.," and many conversations were held with friends over coffee at his kitchen table. He had a great passion for art. He was a local sign painter and artist and is well known for his watercolors, oil pain! tings and murals. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing the harmonica, making music with his brothers and spending time with his granddaughter, Ariana. James is survived by his wife, Julie Powell; and their daughters, Celesta (Antonio), Laurel (Josh), and Erica. He is also survived by his sons, Mike (Julie) and Mark (Cheri); and his daughter, Lisa; as well as eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Tom, Stan, Ruth (Jesse), Dick (Rosalinda), Carol (Jerry), Don (Eilene), Roger, Philip (Lillian), Mary (Don), Laurel (Ron), and Danny. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his sister Deloris; and his brother, Fred. On September 4, 2005 there will be a 5:00 p.m. Memorial Service at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, where Pastor Daniel Hoffman will officiate. A reception will follow at The Barn, behind the Blackhawk Bar and Grill, in Richland from 6-9:00 p.m. In lieu! of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or t he Hospice of your choice. Arrangements have been made through WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GAN, PORTER, DOBSON, BURKETT, WINKLEMAN, BRICKMONT, KAEHLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1655 Message Board Post: GAN, Helen D. Delton Helen D. Gan, age 79, died Thursday, August 25, 2005. She was born September 8, 1925 in Zelienople, PA, the daughter of Clarence and Martha (Porter) Dobson. Helen moved to Detroit in 1943. In 1949 she married her husband Raymond Gan. The couple moved to Delton in 1993 and have lived there ever since. She was a very active member of St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Richland. Learn more about Helen, view her life story film and visit with her family and friends Sunday from 1:00 p.m until her the time of her funeral services at 2:30 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Richland. Members of Helen's family include her husband, Raymond; her children, Richard (Clare) Gan of Harrisburg, PA, Linda (Dale) Burkett of Dexter, Marcia Gan of Plainwell, Raylene Winkleman of Ida, Chris (Melanie) Gan of Delton; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Alton (Peggy) Dobson of New Middletown, OH; and a half-sister, Jean Brickmont. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Dobson; and a half-sister! , Ruth Kaehler. Please visit Helen's memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you can read her life story, archive a favorite memory, order flowers or make a memorial donation to St. Timothy Episcopal Church. Arrangements by RDMG Life Story Funeral Home Plainwell Chapel. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/27/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FAWLEY, LAPHM, SCHUMAN, MCLEOD, TERBERG, SULT, MEYER, SEGAL, KREEGER, FORSYTH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1654 Message Board Post: FAWLEY, Donald J. Of Delton Passed away on August 20, 2005 at the home of his daughter in Cooper Township. Donald was born on January 3, 1926 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Don and Doris (Laphm) Fawley. He was a Veteran having served in the US Army during WWII. He was a lifetime member of the Comstock VFW Post 6252. Donald was an avid baseball fan. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Else in 1991. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fawley. Surviving are his children, Renate (John) Schuman, Henrietta "Yettie" (Stephen) McLeod, Jack (Gail) Fawley, Jimmy (Brenda) Terberg-Fawley and Tom (Judy) Fawley; Seven grandchildren, Torrie Sult, Tracie Meyer, Marnie Segal, Kimberly Kreeger, Heather Fawley, Katie Fawley and Tommy Fawley; Four great grandchildren, Shawn Forsyth, Travis Forsyth, Joshua Segal and Maddison Kreeger; Two brothers, Ralph (Joann) Fawley and Howard Fawley; and several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Private interment of cre! mains will be held on Wed. August 24, 2004 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Arrangements by PARCHMENT - REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave. Parchment, MI (269) 349-7735 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/22/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Mason, Slater Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1254.4.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a Conrad Miller b. 1849 who married a Grace Mason b 1855 of Barry co who had a child Clarence Miller b. March 1876 of Richland, Kalamazoo, Mi. Had relatives in Barry co...any connection? I don't have George Miller in my database, but curious if there might be a connection. I have no info about Conrad if he had brothers etc... sorry couldn't be more help. Marianne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PALMER, RICE, FULLER, KENFIELD, WEBSTER, MACLACHLAN, TINKER, LAWRENTZ, WOODMAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1653 Message Board Post: PALMER, Arthur I Delton Passed away unexpectedly August 11, 2005, at his home. Arthur was born November 9, 1916, in Barry County, the son of Floyd and Aletha (Rice) Palmer. He was a farmer all of his life. Arthur enjoyed restoring old furniture, watching baseball games, and visiting friends. He was a super grandfather as he doted on his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Judy Palmer and Bob Fuller of Plainwell, Paul and Elaine Palmer of Manassas, VA; a son-in-law, Frank J. (Connie) Kenfield of Hastings; sisters, Marion "Peggy" Webster of Clearwater, FL, Marjorie MacLachlan of Lansing, Ruth (Bob) Tinker of Inverness, FL, and Mildred (George) Lawrentz of Holiday, FL; 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, M. Elizabeth (Woodman) Palmer; a daughter, Bonnie Kenfield; a grandson, Sean; a granddaughter, Stephanie; sisters, Elsie and Marc! elina; and a brother, Edward. The family will receive visitors Sunday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, August 15, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Private interment Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/13/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

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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/1254.4.1 Message Board Post: need help with George H. Miller. came to nashville in 1860. need to find out when he died. thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1645.1.1 Message Board Post: I am tracing George H. Miller in Nashville Mich. He was my 2xgrandfather from Waterloo N.Y. Born in 1808. He moved to Mich.in 1860. John MIller, my grandfather married Edith Appleman. I need any info on the family before 1808. I will share any info I have. Thanks Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Emma Ryerson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1652.1 Message Board Post: http://www.barrycounty.org/Departments/Clerk.htm I checked the above site in marriage records but only found Frank & his first wife Arletta E. Fry married in 1871. Must be Frank & Emma married in a different Co.. You may find more helpful info in this site. Jeff