Steve-Thanks for your generous offer! Would you please check out GOTHAM (GODAM) for me? Especially the Wilkinson City area. Thanx again. - Caroline in Florida ----- Original Message ----- From: <stevegerm@provide.net> To: <MIBERRIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 17:58 Subject: Re: [MIBERRIE-L] 1860 Plat-map of Berrien County > I recently purchased a copy of an 1860 plat-map > (reprinted in book form) that provides the names > of land owners for Berrien, Cass, & Van Buren > counties! The original plat-map was published in > 1860 (prior to the U.S. Civil War!), and includes > many "extras" (some business directories for the > larger communities, "pictures" of some of the > residences and businesses, etc.) > > I will do look-ups for anyone who is interested > in finding ancestors in Berrien County. > > (Please note - at this time, I will not be able > to provide you with scanned images of the plat-map > pages ... only data in text format. Sorry!) > > Steve Germinder > stevegerm@provide.net > > > ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== > Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com > >

Could you please provide a name for me. That would help in locating the address. Numbering has changed a bit. My first thought would be Lacey School just off Front St. on Pheonix St. Daundra

Recently there was some discussion on the Clark Equipment Company and I knew I'd read about it somewhere and just recently found my 'box' on Berrien County (I've recently moved.). There are two books that have info you might want to check out. One is "Buchanan Yesterday Today Tomorrow" and the other is "Historical Sketches of Berrien County, Volume 2". Both of these book are available at the 1839 Courthouse Museum store. When I bought them a couple of years ago they were about $8.00 each. Another excellent book that is invaluable if you have ancestors from Bainbridge Township is "Immigrant Families From Zuesch, Rhineland, Germany to Bainbridge Township, Berrien County, Michigan 1840 to 1887" by Walter Petto. The main surnames discussed are: Antes, Arend, DeTemple, Fruehauf, Geller, Hackert, Hoeffner/Haefner/Heffner, Hirsch, Kniebes, Krieger, Molter, Moser, Scherer, Schmitt/Smith, Schmittberger/Smithberger, and Weber. This hardback book is still available from Duane Kniebes, who personally paid to have it published. It is $25.00, which includes shipping. You may contact Duane at: Duane V. Kniebes 4612 Hampshire St. Boulder, CO 80301 If you research Watevliet, Coloma, Hagar Township, Paw Paw Lakes or Bainbridge, "Trails from Shingle Diggin's" by Mabel Branch Stark is a must read. Another great book still available from the North Berrien Historical Society is "Glimpses of the Past, Storeis and pictures of North Berrien pioneer families." Maybe others could add books that are still available for sale and where to find them about Berrien County History. Most of these books are filled with names. Everyone should keep a bibliography in their research files. The books I've mentioned were purchased at the Museum Shop in Berrien Springs, the North Berrien Museum shop in Coloma, or the Paw Paw Lake Book Store in Coloma. Sherry Arent Cawley

Where would a child living at 1228 North Front Street in Niles attend grade school in 1900? Are there sources for old grade school records? All help will be appreciated.

I have two different LEE branches in my family tree. Do these names sound familiar to anyone else? Branch #1 * Ebenezer LEE (1774 - 1812) *** married to Betsey JANES (??? - ???) * Joseph Ellis LEE (1800 - 1848) *** son of Ebenezer LEE and Betsey JANES *** born June 06, 1800 in Cazenovia, New York *** died May 29, 1848 in North East, Erie Co, Penns. *** married to Lydia Burdick (??? - ???) note: Joseph Ellis LEE and Lydia Burdick had (at least) 8 children: * Lucinda L. LEE (1821 - 1847) * Melvin Joseph LEE (1823 - 1907) * George Washington LEE (1825 - 1898) * William S. LEE (1827 - 1909) * James Mack LEE (1830 - 1873) * Elizabeth Ann LEE (1836 - 1868) * Andrew Ellis LEE (1837 - 1909) * Byron B. LEE (1840 - 1895) All of these children (except for Lucinda) were born in North East, Erie Co, Pennsylvania. They, in turn, raised their own families in the following locations: > Huntington Co, Indiana > LaPorte Co, Indiana > Berrien Co, Michigan > Manistee Co, Michigan > Caldwell Co, Missouri > Seneca Co, Ohio Branch #2 * Luther LEE (??? - ???) *** married to Mary JEWELL (??? - ???) *** both Luther and Mary were born in Vermont note: Luther LEE and Mary JEWELL had (at least) 3 children: * Harriet Marie LEE (1834 - 1913) * George W. LEE (1836 - 1926) * Lucretia Grace LEE (1838 - 1912) All three of these children were born in Vermont. All three of them moved to the Galien, Berrien Co, Michigan area (during the late- 1850's,early- 1860's). All three of them married various members of the YAW family clan (who migrated to the Galien area, from Franklin Co, Massachusetts).

Steve Thanks for all the information on Rynearson Stadium. The Ryearsons of Buchanan was headed by Barnett and Ann(DRAKE) who had 15 children. One son, Isaiah (my great-grandfather) married(his 2nd marriage) Grace Anna McCarten in Three Oaks, Berrien, MI where their 7 children were born Elton being the middle child. Isaiah and Grace moved about 1915 to Ypsilanti to be near the eldest 2 children who were attending UofM and Ypsi Normal college and also so the younger ones could attend the 2 schools later. Elton was my mother's uncle and attended many of the games he coached. I think one of his records was about to be broken a few years ago(basketball???) according to one article that I came across. I should get out to the stadium and see it sometime. My mother went to the dedication, but I was tied up with something at that time. Ypsi is only about a 20 minute drive for me. Thanks again for the information. Rich Roberts rarober@prodigy.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <stevegerm@provide.net> To: <MIBERRIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [MIBERRIE-L] Rynearson families > RYNEARSON ... not a surname that I've seen very often. > However, just a few miles from where I now live, near Ann > Arbor Michigan, is ... > > Eastern Michigan Football Rynearson Stadium > Name: Rynearson Stadium. Named for the late Elton J. > Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan > for 26 seasons. His teams compiled a record of 114-58-15. > In one six-year period, from 1925-30, Rynearson&#8217;s > teams won 40 games, tied two and lost just four. > > Capacity: Capacity of Rynearson Stadium is 30,200. The > stadium originally held 15,500, but additional seating and > lighting were added in 1974 when the now-defunct Detroit > Wheels used the facility for their World Football League > games. The additional seating in 1974 brought the capacity > to 22,227. During the summer of 1992, seating was added on > the east side to bring capacity to the current total of > 30,200. Standing room is available in the south end zone, > allowing for crowds larger than the listed capacity. > > > First Game: The first game played in Rynearson Stadium was > Sept. 27, 1969, when EMU upset the University of Akron, > 10-3. > > Dedicated: The Stadium was dedicated Oct. 25, 1969, when > EMU lost, 17-7, to the University of Tampa. > > Cost: Approximate cost of Rynearson Stadium was $1,400,000 > when it was built in 1969. A major renovation project, > which included installation of a StadiaTurf field, a new > team building, an additional 10,000+ seats, new bathroom > facilities and concession stands, an expanded press box > and state-of-the-art scoreboard were added in 1991 and > 1992 at a cost of approximately $13 million. > > Playing Surface: The playing field was originally natural > grass. A sand-filled artificial surface, StadiaTurf, was > installed in 1991. That StadiaTurf surface was replaced in > May 1998, by an AstroTurf artificial surface. > > Press Box: The press box is located on the top of the > west-side stands. A second level was added as part of the > latest renovations. The working media utilize the lower > level while the top level is a university hospitality area > for the stadium. > > Locker Room: The EMU locker room is located in the team > building at the north end of the stadium. The visitor's > locker room is located below the south end of the west > side of the stadium. > > > Just curious ... is there any connection between the > RYNEARSON family of Buchanan, Mich and the RYNEARSON that > had a college football stadium named after him? > > > ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== > Climb your family tree, you'll go out on a limb every time. > Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com > >

RYNEARSON ... not a surname that I've seen very often. However, just a few miles from where I now live, near Ann Arbor Michigan, is ... Eastern Michigan Football Rynearson Stadium Name: Rynearson Stadium. Named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 26 seasons. His teams compiled a record of 114-58-15. In one six-year period, from 1925-30, Rynearson&#8217;s teams won 40 games, tied two and lost just four. Capacity: Capacity of Rynearson Stadium is 30,200. The stadium originally held 15,500, but additional seating and lighting were added in 1974 when the now-defunct Detroit Wheels used the facility for their World Football League games. The additional seating in 1974 brought the capacity to 22,227. During the summer of 1992, seating was added on the east side to bring capacity to the current total of 30,200. Standing room is available in the south end zone, allowing for crowds larger than the listed capacity. First Game: The first game played in Rynearson Stadium was Sept. 27, 1969, when EMU upset the University of Akron, 10-3. Dedicated: The Stadium was dedicated Oct. 25, 1969, when EMU lost, 17-7, to the University of Tampa. Cost: Approximate cost of Rynearson Stadium was $1,400,000 when it was built in 1969. A major renovation project, which included installation of a StadiaTurf field, a new team building, an additional 10,000+ seats, new bathroom facilities and concession stands, an expanded press box and state-of-the-art scoreboard were added in 1991 and 1992 at a cost of approximately $13 million. Playing Surface: The playing field was originally natural grass. A sand-filled artificial surface, StadiaTurf, was installed in 1991. That StadiaTurf surface was replaced in May 1998, by an AstroTurf artificial surface. Press Box: The press box is located on the top of the west-side stands. A second level was added as part of the latest renovations. The working media utilize the lower level while the top level is a university hospitality area for the stadium. Locker Room: The EMU locker room is located in the team building at the north end of the stadium. The visitor's locker room is located below the south end of the west side of the stadium. Just curious ... is there any connection between the RYNEARSON family of Buchanan, Mich and the RYNEARSON that had a college football stadium named after him?

In a message dated 5/27/2002 7:38:19 PM Central Daylight Time, rarober@prodigy.net writes: I assume you never came into contact with anyone with that last name in the area? Sorry, Rich, I don't ever remember hearing that family name mentioned. Kathy

Thanks Kathy, Rynearson Street formed the north-east side of my 2nd great-grandfather's farm. Barnett and Ann(DRAKE) RYNEARSON bought the land in 1864 and almost immediately started subdividing some of it into city(village) lots. I think most of the family moved from there, although I haven't found out where the last 2 died(out of Barnett and Ann's 15 children. I assume you never came into contact with anyone with that last name in the area? Rich Roberts rarober@prodigy.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <MILitehse@aol.com> To: <MIBERRIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 5:31 PM Subject: Re: [MIBERRIE-L] McCarten and Rynearson families > Richard, this is probably not news to you, but there is a Rynearson Street in > Buchanan. I didn't ever know the origin of its name, even though I grew up > there. > Kathy in Nebraska > > > ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== > Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com > >

Richard, this is probably not news to you, but there is a Rynearson Street in Buchanan. I didn't ever know the origin of its name, even though I grew up there. Kathy in Nebraska

Wyatt, The Berrien County Historical Association has all the papers on Clark Equipment Company, if I remember correctly the founders are from Berrien Co. I am not sure how much genealogical data the papers contain, they might at least have data on the beginning of the company. Once you obtain the founding date of the company you should be able to obtain some data from newspaper articles. A lot of the major libraries have copies of newspapers throughout the country. Check with the Buchanan District Library as well. Marge ----- Original Message ----- From: Wyatt Knapp <earp@grnet.com> To: <MIBERRIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 7:38 PM Subject: [MIBERRIE-L] Re: Berrien County History Look-up : : Hi, : Is there anyone on the list who has a copy of THE HISTORY OF BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN that was : published in 1880 and would be willing to do a look-up for me? : : I'm interested in getting the information from that book for any Knapps with the exception of Joseph : Knapp whose biography I already have. I know there are one or two more entries in there for Knapp ( : I think John Knapp and William Knapp) and would really like to get the info for them. : : Thank you very much for any help. : --Wyatt R. Knapp-- : : : ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== : Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com :

Hi Looking for any connections to the McCarten and Rynearson families of Berrien county. Barnett RYNEARSON and his wife Ann(DRAKE) moved to Buchanan in 1864, and John McCARTEN with his wife Margaret(HEENAN) and his brothers and sister(Elizabeth LOCKE) move with their families in the early 1860s. Richard Roberts rarober@prodigy.net

Hi Kathy, Thank you for your e-mail. This is interesting to me. I would also like to know who the founders of Clark equipment were and if they were from Berrien County. The Berrien County Knapp's and Clarks were neighbors and intermarried. They moved around together and lived near each other even before coming to Berrien Springs when they were in New York and Pennsylvania. Thanks for any info you can send. Take care, --Wyatt-- MILitehse@aol.com wrote: > Wyatt, I don't know if this is of any interest to you or whether I might > already have sent it to you, but the following is a paragraph from The Real > McCoy, The Story of a Creek and Its Town by Norma Stevens, and includes > mention of a K. K. Knapp in Buchanan. > > "Early employees not yet mentioned (before the formation of Clark Equipment > Company) who later rose to prominent positions as officers and directors in > the giant organization included: Frank Habicht, who joined Celfor Tool in > 1908, became a Clark vice president, and served more than 42 years on the > board of directors; E.C. Mogford, Lester Lyon, K.K. Knapp, and Albert Bonner, > who succeeded E.B. Clark as company president in 1942." > > If it is of interest to you, let me know and I will send you a copy, if you > wish. > Kathy in Nebraska > > ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== > Climb your family tree, you'll go out on a limb every time. > Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com

Wyatt, I don't know if this is of any interest to you or whether I might already have sent it to you, but the following is a paragraph from The Real McCoy, The Story of a Creek and Its Town by Norma Stevens, and includes mention of a K. K. Knapp in Buchanan. "Early employees not yet mentioned (before the formation of Clark Equipment Company) who later rose to prominent positions as officers and directors in the giant organization included: Frank Habicht, who joined Celfor Tool in 1908, became a Clark vice president, and served more than 42 years on the board of directors; E.C. Mogford, Lester Lyon, K.K. Knapp, and Albert Bonner, who succeeded E.B. Clark as company president in 1942." If it is of interest to you, let me know and I will send you a copy, if you wish. Kathy in Nebraska

Hi, Is there anyone on the list who has a copy of THE HISTORY OF BERRIEN COUNTY, MICHIGAN that was published in 1880 and would be willing to do a look-up for me? I'm interested in getting the information from that book for any Knapps with the exception of Joseph Knapp whose biography I already have. I know there are one or two more entries in there for Knapp ( I think John Knapp and William Knapp) and would really like to get the info for them. Thank you very much for any help. --Wyatt R. Knapp--

I want to let you all to know NOT to download any email with attachments you might get from MIBERRIE-L or from ROOTSWEB which you are not asking for or not expecting. I dont know how or why this is happening on many mailing lists right now, and only the rootsweb server has control over it, these emails on the list come directly thru their server. Update your computer virus programs weekly and do NOT open attachments, delete that mail. The latest virus - Klez (well maybe it is not the latest), is sending out virus which actually include subject lines genealogy/library related. Just keep on top of your mails and update your virus scan programs, and all will be ok. Brenda Sears List Owner

http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1538201542 Hi everyone. I see there is a Berrien County / Van Buren County History book on ebay for sale. Expect this might cause an all out bid war but the book is right now in the $30s. The address above is the page it is listed at auction on. Brenda Sears

Hi, I have a question about Ruggles cemetery. I know nothing about it and yet, I recently discovered one of my lines is supposed to be buried there. Would it be possible for you to check it out for me the next time you go there? I'm looking for John F. Arend and Caroline Moser (Carrie). He was born 1 September 1847 in Bainbridge Township and died 7/8 October 1923 in Lake Township. Carrie was born in June 1856 and died 12 July 1924 in Baroda. They have five children: Charles A, Frank William, John F. Jr., Albert H, and Rose K. Albert and Rosa are supposed to be buried there also. If they are, I would really like to have any dates that are recorded. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sherry Arent Cawley ----- Original Message ----- From: <BerrienCo@aol.com> To: <MIBERRIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 6:36 PM Subject: [MIBERRIE-L] Sassaman, Nitz, Beans, Brown, Skala, Wesner, Headstone PICTURES > Hello, > I went to Ruggles Cemetery last week and this is what I have to share from my > pictures, I will scan and send them. > > Harmon Beans > Mary J. Lemon Curran > Sophia Siemon > Elizabeth Beans > Amida Beans > Our Rhoda > Daniel & Lucinda Brown > Skala Infants > Leach or Leagh Richards > Ester Wesner > Reinholt Wesner Jr. > Mahaly J. Beans > Amos Beans > Max Nitz > Maria L Nitz > August C. Nitz > Mary M. Sassaman > Susan Sassaman > David Sassaman > Eliza Sassaman > Ada S. Sassaman > Harry N. Sassaman > Stanley B. Sassaman > Milton F. Sassaman > Phebe A. Sassaman > Henry Sassaman > Michael Sassaman > Wm B Sassaman > > > ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== > Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com >

In a message dated 5/20/2002 8:41:57 PM Central Daylight Time, jdn@valkyrie.net writes: Hi, I have a Rowley name in my family. I don't know his first name but he married a Margaret Gertrude Horner. She is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanen, Mich. She died in 1968 and was born in 1905. If this fits anyone in your family please let me know. I don't know if they had any children or not. Sincerely, Marilyn Horner Novak Hi, Marilyn. I don't have this Rowley-Horner couple in my records, but when I talk to my mother Sunday I will try to remember to ask if she or Dad has any info on them. I have very little on the Rowley branch of my family so far. Maybe this will be a clue to follow up eventually. Kathy in Nebraska

$45, now. I hope someone from the list wins and will share the information in this book! ----- Original Message ----- From: <BerrienCo@aol.com> To: <MIBERRIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 23:13 Subject: [MIBERRIE-L] Berrien/Van Buren History on Ebay NOW > http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1538201542 > > Hi everyone. I see there is a Berrien County / Van Buren County History book > on ebay for sale. Expect this might cause an all out bid war but the book is > right now in the $30s. The address above is the page it is listed at auction > on. > > Brenda Sears > > > ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== > Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com > >