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/85.426.1.1 Message Board Post: hI gWEN! iT'S BEEN A WHILE, SO i THOUGH i WOULD TOUCH BASE AND SEE IF YOU FOUND AND SIBLINGS OR PARENTS FROM YOUR mARY sWARTOUT? tHANK YOU AND BEST WISHES. mILA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILLIAMS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1635 Message Board Post: Looking for family of Forest Williams who was born in the early 1900's. He was a musician. Thankyou, Susan Patterson(TX.)

Please contact me about the HART-RASEY families. My husband is a descendant of Martin Hart and his first wife, Lucinda, and I have gathered a fair amount of info on him and his known (to me) descendants. Below is a 2-generation descendant list. Deb Eddy Charlotte, MI Martin HART & Lucinda BEMIS d. 15 Jun 1870 dp. Castleton Twp., Barry Co, MI m. ca 1820 mp. ? | Benjamin HART | Carolyn Rosetta HART | & Jonah B. RASEY | d. ca 6 Apr 1914 | dp. Nashville, Barry Co., MI | m. 22 Feb 1847 | mp. Barry County, MI | | Abigail 'Abbey' RASEY | | & William COWELL | | m. 15 Mar 1866 | | Catherine RASEY | | & Bradley COWELL | | d. 16 Feb 1926 | | m. 13 Jul 1866 | | Lewis RASEY | | & Elizabeth Elvina RHODES | | d. 21 Feb 1915 | | m. 14 Feb 1879 | | Nancyette RASEY | | & Ira Ezra HALL | | m. 4 Jun 1876 | | William Proctor RASEY | | & Martha C HINE | | d. 27 Feb 1890 | | dp. Nashville, Barry Co., MI | | m. 1884 | | mp. Nashville, Barry Co., MI | | Delphia RASEY | Lorenzo S HART | & Jane C. REED | d. 14 Oct 1913 | dp. Nashville, Maple Grove, Barry Co., MI | m. 22 Nov 1852 | mp. Barry County, MI | | Elsie HART | | Alice HART | | & Frank GROHE | | m. 1 Jan 1877 | | Libbie HART* | | & Wash PRICE | | m. 13 Aug 1873 | | Libbie HART* | | & Benjamin REYNOLDS | | Viola HART | | Elmer Lorenzo HART | | & Sylvia | Mary Ann HART | & Joseph Henry RASEY | d. 16 Dec 1907 | m. 22 Feb 1847 | mp. Barry County, MI | | Joseph RASEY | | Nelson Charles RASEY | | & Ida Francis SMITH | | m. 1851 | | Albert 'A.L.' RASEY | | & Rachel Rose JARRARD | | Mary Jane RASEY | | & Albert Lewis MAYNARD | | m. 25 Dec 1873 | | Evelyn RASEY | | Alexander RASEY | | Cora RASEY | | George RASEY | Roxanna HART | Adam HART | & UNNAMED | Nancy Ann HART* | & ? WILLIAMS | m. ca 1860/1865 | Nancy Ann HART* | & James H. HARPER | d. 19 Apr 1922 | dp. Woodland, Barry Co, MI | m. 18 Dec 1869 | mp. Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, MI | | Ilia M. HARPER | | Lucinda Jane 'Leu Jennie' HARPER | | & Irwin Howell EDDY | | d. 6 Jan 1947 | | dp. Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI | | m. 4 Sep 1892 | | mp. Nashville, Barry Co, MI | Frederick HART* | & Rosella MILLER | d. 1902 | dp. Barry Co., MI | m. 13 Oct 1865 | mp. Barry Co., MI | Frederick HART* | & Elvina MAIN RASEY | m. 1903

I am interesting in talking to anyone researching the Tuttle - Coston families in Barry Co. 1860 to now. Thank you. B.Hurst

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mapes, Dennis, Ennis, Gates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1079.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The Kansas connection is intriguing. The second wife of the Silas Gates I am researching was Myra Nancy Mapes (widow of Byron Dennis). They were married in 1888. Also, 1880 US Census for Kansas, there is a Silas W. Gates, son of Albert and Agnes Gates, living in the same county as Myra and Byron Dennis.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GATES - WILLISON - LATHANE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1079.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Just by way of information, according to the 1978 Hope Twp. MI History, "William Gates, b. 1858, the son of Noah Gates and Mary (Lathane) Gates of Barry County, MI spent 2 years in Kansas as a young man." I don't know if this would be a clue in any ties to the Iowa Gates family. (I have no family ties - the Glenn Gates family were Hope Twp., Barry County, MI neighbors). The Hope Twp. History does have information and pictures of the William and Clara (Willison) Gates family and home on Lammers Road, Hope Twp., Barry Co., MI.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dennis, Mapes, Ennis, Gates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1079.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't know of any connections between the Gates family in MI and your Gates family in IA. The Michigan family does seem to have come from New York, so they may be connected in some way I haven't discoveredl

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/1079.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am a direct descendant of nathaniel Gates his father was nathaniel gates of NY, Theres a cenmeteray in between Boone IA my family's Brethren twnshp, Silas Frederick Anna Louisa Elijah all have stones there. Augustus Gates m. to Mary Jane Barngrover is my 2nd great grandparents m in Adel IA, I have there m. record, there is also a Peter Gates in that cemetary. My father is Ronnie Gates I am Carol Ann Gates Miller, Julia ann Cross is a third grt grandmother ,her mother name is Sophia Peddicourt Doty Surname also comes up this is William Cross descedants, I have contact with him, he has a wealthe of info, the gates Family also wher in sidney IA, and some are buried there Polly Gates was noted in the newspaer. Any thing you can help with or if this is any help pls respond

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rasey, Hart, Bruce, and Maynard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1370.1 Message Board Post: This is all I have for Eleanor Rasey. She was the daughter to Joseph Rasey (03 Feb 1781-18 Jul 1869) and Catherine Bruce (ca 1786- 15 Nov 1863). Eleanor Rasey married William P. Wilkinson on 25 Dec 1837 in Castleton, Barry, Michigan. She had a son named William G. Wilkinson on 04 Nov 1839, in Castleton, Barry, Michigan. I have a strong suspicion that they are burried in Hosmer Cemetery in Castleton Township. I have some articles written by an Historian from I believe about 1850 about William P. Wilkinson. I'll have to find that for you. Steve Owens

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rasey, Maynard, Hart, Horton, and Rowland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/496.1 Message Board Post: Joseph M. Rasey was born 6 Nov 1848, in Casleton, Barry, Michigan, to Joseph Henry Rasey and Mary Ann Hart. Joseph M. Rasey married Alzima MAISS, ON 8 Jan 1871, in Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan. The information on Alzima MAISS was obtained from the RASEY family bible, which my Uncle Horace Maynard Horton now has. Frederick Hart may have been a cousin to Joseph M. Rasey.

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/1500.1 Message Board Post: To whom was Joyce married?I am descended from Waites and am researching information on any one connected with

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LOCKWOOD, PORTER, MOORE, LEWICKI Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1634 Message Board Post: LOCKWOOD, Paul H Delton Passed away June 29, 2005, in Kalamazoo. Paul was born October 20, 1953, in Vicksburg, the only son of Donald and Mary Elaine (Porter) Lockwood. A welder by trade, Paul was a loyal employee of Benteler Automotive for many years. He enjoyed photography, music, computers and had earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Paul also wrote poetry and had a book published. He is survived by his father; sisters, Rose (George Arnold) Moore of Frankfort, KY, and Donna (Albert) Lewicki of Canton, MI; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1989. A Memorial Service will be conducted Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton David Greeley officiating. Private inurnment Mt. Ever Rest North. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 7/1/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GORDON, VANDYKEN, LACOSS, HAMMOND, KLIMP, BOES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1633 Message Board Post: GORDON, Rodger L. Delton Passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 26, 2005. Rodger was born July 7, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the son of Elmer Fred and Grace (Van Dyken) Gordon. On June 29, 1968, in Kalamazoo, he married Vicky LaCoss, who survives. He was a veteran, serving his country in the Army, a member of Hickory Corners Bible Church, and a pitcher for fast pitch softball. Rodger was an employee of MasterCraft in Kalamazoo for twenty-four years, and was most recently employed by Perrigo for the last ten years. He also enjoyed listening to and watching sports and working on cars. He is also survived by his sons, Brian Gordon and Josh (Marta) Gordon, both of Delton; a daughter, Tammy (Sam) Hammond of Portage; 5 grandchildren; a brother, William Gordon of California; sisters, Doris Klimp of Portage, and Cindy (Jim) Boes of Hudsonville; his mother-in-law, Betty LaCoss of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Rodger was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Richard Gordon. The family will recei! ve visitors Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Hickory Corners Bible Church, Pastors Jeff Worden and Rich Anspach officiating. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Rodger L. Gordon Grandchildren Educational Trust Fund will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/28/2005. (Posted 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/rw/QFB.2ACE/1632 Message Board Post: Does anyone work on either of these families in Barrry Co MI in 1870: 1870 Yankee Springs Barry Co MI pg 309 #17 William PALMER 63 basketmaker pers 100 ENG both par foreign b Lucy 62 keepshouse NY Benjamin 18 farm labor PA David 21 do do James 16 do do George 13 do do #18 Russell SOUTHARD 23 do (bPA) AMY 22 keepshouse OH Ida 2 IL Thanks Please answer me directly Barb

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/1285.14.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much for the Death Record for Jay VanHouten. I would like to request 2 more Death Record Look ups: 1) Willard Sawdy - Book: C - Page: 142 - # 1117822 - Year: 1925 2) Martha Sawdy - Book: C - Page: 172 - # 1117818 - Year: 1927 Thanks so much for your help, Teresa Jackson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VanHouten & Sawdy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1285.14.1 Message Board Post: Here's the Death Record you requested: Microfilm Roll: Barry County Deaths; Book C; Liber/Page: C-222; Entry: 9347; Date: Jan. 3, 1929; Name: Jay Dorr VanHouten; Sex: Male; Color: White; Martial Status: Single; Age: Years: 22; Months: 6; Days: 23; Place of Death: Twp of Woodland; Cause of Death: Pneumonia; Birthplace: Michigan; Occupation: Farmer; Father: Jay B. VanHouten; Birthplace: Michigan; Mother: Pearl Sawdy; Birthplace: Michigan; Date of Record: April 20, 1929 -------------------------------------------------------- Medical Dictionary Online <http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/> Cause of Death Definition: Pneumonia Inflammation of the lungs. He is buried in the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodland, Barry Co., MI along with his parents; Jay B. and Pearl VanHouten

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/1285.14 Message Board Post: I would like to request a Death record Look up on - Jay Dorr Vanhouten - Book: C - Page: 222 - # 1121154 - Year: 1929 Thanks so much, Teresa Jackson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BEAUGRAND, SWEETMAN, BRODIE, LAWLER, MUNSELL, HOOVER, PHEE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1631 Message Board Post: BEAUGRAND, Mr. Durwood W Norton Shores Mr. Durwood W. Beaugrand, age 85, died peacefully Wednesday, June 22, 2005. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 30, 1919 to Fredrick & Jesse (Sweetman) Beaugrand & married the former Lillian G. Brodie on March 19, 1944 in Delton, MI. Mr. Beaugrand had been employed as a Millwright at Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek until retiring. He was a volunteer fire fighter with the Delton Fire Dept. Survivors are his 4 daughters, Frances (Earl) Lawler of Richmond, TX, Elizabeth (Gerald) Munsell of Fowlerville, MI, Lynn (Edward) Hoover of Shelbyville, MI & Elaine (Thomas) Phee of Muskegon; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian in 2001, son Gary in 2002 & by 2 brothers, Walter & Stanley. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 1:00 PM at the home of his daughter, Elaine. Memorial: American Heart Association.You may sign the online guest book at www.clockfuneralhome.com Clock - Muskegon Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/24/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pennington, Earl Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1346.1 Message Board Post: I have been looking for my Pennington family fora very long time most of them were from nashvill, hastings area. My rel. are or were, Carie, flossy, Lois, Wayne Richard. Great G Parent I think was Frank and Florence Pennington. Can u help, Thankyou Janet Miller. Please email your answer to janmare1@hotmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TAYLOR, HOWARD, BERNSTEIN, RHEA, HAMPTON, KNIGHT, MARSHALL, COLVIN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1630 Message Board Post: TAYLOR, Willie T. "Butch" Delton Passed away peacefully, as a believer in Jesus Christ, Thursday, June 16, 2005 at his home. He was born March 26, 1947 in Paducah, KY, the son of Sammie E. Taylor and Frankie Mae (Howard) Taylor. Willie was raised and married in Kalamazoo, the father of Andrew Bracton Taylor from a previous marriage. He served in the U S Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. In November 1989, he was joined in marriage to Fern Bernstein. Two children were born to this union, Gwen and Brianna. He graduated from Penn State University, completing the Physician's Assistant program at Hershey Medical School. He served at various medical facilities as a respiratory therapist and a Physician's Assistant. For the past 18 years, Willie resided in Delton with his family, as a devoted husband and loving, committed father. He spent his life helping others and found joy in fishing, conversation and music. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Fern; 2 daughters, Gwen and Brianna of Delton; one son, Andrew ! Taylor of Kalamazoo; 2 grandchildren, Andrew II and Marissa Taylor of Lansing; his parents, John and Frankie Rhea of Houston, TX, and Sammie and Dorothy Taylor of Paducah, KY; 6 brothers, Sammie (Patricia) Taylor, Charles Rhea, Terry Rhea of Kalamazoo, Jonathon (Natasha) Rhea of Houston, TX, David Taylor, Mark (Jamie) Taylor of Paducah, KY; 4 sisters, Karen Rhea Hampton of Kalamazoo, Vanessa (Bennie) Knight, Denise Marshall of Paducah, KY, Gloria Dean Colvin of Indianapolis, IN; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Taylor of Paducah, KY.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 12:00 Noon, with a family hour beginning at 11:00 AM at the Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 3210 Virginia Ave. with Pastor C. G. Charles, officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery at 2:30 PM. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St . www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/19/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)