It is so nice to put a face to a name. What a great article about the library and family history. Keep up the wonderful work George. Marta in Colorado ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Redmond" <slredmond@earthlink.net> To: <MICALHOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 4:52 AM Subject: [MICALHOU] Battle Creek Enquirer Genealogy Feature Article > Here's a link to an outstanding article in today's Battle Creek Enquirer > about our own George Livingston and the Willard Public Library, discussing > some of the jewels available on Ancestry.com. > > 140 years of immigration data available online > > http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061205/LIFESTYLE08/612050307 > > Congrats George! We so appreciate you and the way you've nurtured and > developed the Willard collection and kept recognition of genealogical > pursuits in the public eye. > > Sandy > > > Sandy Redmond > Calhoun County MIGenWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MICALHOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Here's a link to an outstanding article in today's Battle Creek Enquirer about our own George Livingston and the Willard Public Library, discussing some of the jewels available on Ancestry.com. 140 years of immigration data available online http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061205/LIFESTYLE08/612050307 Congrats George! We so appreciate you and the way you've nurtured and developed the Willard collection and kept recognition of genealogical pursuits in the public eye. Sandy Sandy Redmond Calhoun County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King, Judson, Young Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/3931 Message Board Post: George James King, b. Oct 1850, m. Clara --- children Bertha, b. 1886 m. Edward Judson Hazel, b. 1888, d. probably before 1910 George is on the 1900 and 1910 census in Athens Twp - 1920 he is in Emmett. I assume he died before 1930, as I can't find him on the census. I am looking for information on George, especially as it pertains to his father, supposedly Benjaimin King who married Eleanor Kitty Young.

Would SKS be able to check at a local library for the obituary of Orrie Coats who died on January 19, 1943 in Olivet, Eaton, Co. He is buried in Clarence Center Cemetery, Calhoun Co. Thanks. Paul

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/RFB.2ACE/2215.2.1.1 Message Board Post: No, my Gertrude "Gitty" BEST is the daughter of Isaac BEST and Hannah ECKERSON.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BEST, VROOMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/2215.2.1 Message Board Post: Is that Gertrude Best, dau of Phillip BEST and Catherine VROOMAN?

There is a Beaver family in Kalkaska County too. Good Luck!!! Lynne Rinckey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tiffany, Wilcox, Blodget, Lackie, MacDonald, Sample Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/2215.2 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about Calvin Tiffany, Bradley B.Tiffany's grandfather, Isaac B. Tiffany's father, who married Gertrude Best. Calvin is one of three sons of Clark Tiffany b 20 jun 1778 in Ashford, Windham Co, CT and Submit Brown b abt 1781-1782 in MA. Calvin's brothers were William b 1801 and Alanson b 1808. I assume Calvin was born in between. I assume he died well before 1867 when his wife Gertrude died, as she remarried to Henry BECKETT after Calvin. I am assuming Calvin pre-deceased her, rather than divorce. But I have no firm evidence for that. If it is not the case, perhaps he left Athens, which would explain why I don't find him in the two cemeteries containing family memebrs, Burr Oaks and Stimpson. Bradley B. Tiffany is my great-grandfather (through Lyle B. Tiffany). I was very excited to see his obituary as well as several others of my family. Thank you so much. Do you have the source information as you do for previous obits? And any information about Calvin (not to be confused with Calvin H., his grandson). Kathryn (Tiffany) Larcher

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BEAVER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/3924.2 Message Board Post: Found the following at web site Michigan County Histories: History of Calhoun county, Michigan ... Publication Info: Philadelphia,: L. H. Everts & co., 1877. Page 212 NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF. Goodwin S. Beaver, died of disease, Carver hospital, June 28,1865. Also, over in next county, St. Joseph Co., MI found a Beaver mentioned in obit of Annie Mary Wagner transcribed from an original newspaper clipping, 'The Colen Express' St. Joseph Co., MI found on Rootsweb message board for St. Joseph Co., MI. posted by Calvin Wagner. Mentions that a BEAVER married Fransina YETTER and lived in PA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beaver Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/3924.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I did a quick check to see what I could find out and this is what came up. 1850 Victor, Ontario County, NY Census Beaver, Jeremiah, 44, m, shoe maker, NY Beaver, Amy, 42, f, NY Beaver, Goodwin S, 16, m, shoe maker, NY Beaver, Ellen M, 10, f, NY Beaver, Watson H, 3, m, NY 1860 didn't find them in that year. 1870 Sheridan, Calhoun County, MI Census Beaver, Jeremiah, 66, m, w, farmer, $4000, $2000, NY Beaver, Ellen, 30, f, w, keeping home, NY Beaver, Watson, 23, m, farm laborer, NY Jump to 1900 1900 Arlington, Van Buren County, MI Census Beaver, Watasnebs, head, w, m, Mar 1847, 53, m 25 yrs, NY, NY, NY. Beaver, Julia A, wife, w, f, Aug, ?1850, ?50, m 25 yrs, 6-5 kids, MI, NY, NY. Beaver, Della, daughter, w, f, ____, 1883, 16, single, MI Beaver, Goodwin, son, w, m, Nov 1876, 24, single, MI Beaver, Floy, daughter, w, f, ____, 1885, 14, single, MI 1910 Bangor, Van Buren County, MI Census Beaver, Watson H, head, m, w, 63, widow, NY, NY, NY Beaver, Della A, daughter, f, w, 26, single, MI, NY, NY Beaver, Floy C.E., daughter, f, w, 24, single, MI, NY, NY Beaver, ?Jola, ward, f, w, 9, single, MI, unknown, NY. So, I would say they were born in NY and not in MI. I would also check Van Buren County, MI as well as Ontario County, NY for more information on this family. I hope this helps.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BEAVER, REYOLDS, STODDARD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/3924 Message Board Post: Looking for any information about Jeremiah BEAVER who was born 1806 in Calhoun County. He was married to Amy STODDARD who was born 1808. Their children that I know of was Goodwin S. BEAVER, Ellen BEAVER, and Watson BEAVER. Watson BEAVER was married to Julia REYOLDS. If these names are familiar to anyone please let me know. Thank you for your help.

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/RFB.2ACE/11.226.307.1 Message Board Post: Hello Susan, Ellen Sophia Bush was my 2nd Great Grandmother M: Benjamin Frank Brooks. Son Edwin Brooks. Please email me. Sincerely, Tammy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brooks, Pratt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/11.226.308 Message Board Post: Hello Norman, My Grandmother Edith Irene Brooks B: Albion, MI daughter of Margeret Ellen Pratt daughter of Asahel Waterman(Warren) ?? Pratt and Agnes D. Brooks daughter of Livingston Charles Brooks and Janette Powers. Please email me. Maybe we can figure this out :) Sincerely, Tammy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TELLER, SMITH, WHEELER, JOY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/2306 Message Board Post: Jerry L. TELLER - Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, January 4, 1998. He was born May 19, 1947 in Battle Creek, to John E. and Gladys F. (SMITH) TELLER. He was a graduate of Delton-Kellogg Schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed with Ameritech for 26 years, retiring in 1995, and currently was with Midwest Communication Services in Battle Creek. He was past President of the former Springfield Lion's Club, member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Calhoun County Chapter Ducks Unlimited and BICSI. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his former wife, Brenda K. (WHEELER) TELLER; a daughter, Mindy S. JOY of Battle Creek; one grandchild; his mother of Fine Lake; and a special friend, Lynne Ritchie of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his father; an infant son; and a brother, Terry L. TELLER. Friends may call beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, 703 Capital Ave., S.W. Battle Creek where family will ! be present from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorials to Calhoun County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Jan 1998 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WESTCOTT, HOFFMAN, BRANNAN, RECK, BURROWS, HALL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/2305 Message Board Post: Mr. Daniel P. WESTCOTT - Age 69, Grand Rapids, MI, Formerly of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, March 9, 1997 at the Michigan Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids where he had been a resident since 1991. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI, on March 16, 1927, and was a 1944 graduate of Comstock High School. Mr. WESTCOTT was a member of Kalamazoo Local #324 Operating Engineers, and worked many years in the excavation/construction business. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps. Surviving are his wife, Nancy (HOFFMAN) WESTCOTT of Battle Creek; daughters, Deborah Susan BRANNAN, Dana Louise RECK of Hickory Corners, and Holly Rae BURROWS of Battle Creek; 2 grandchildren; and 1 step-grandchild; sisters, June HALL of Delton and Marilou WESTCOTT of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Friends may call after 1 p.m. thursday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, 105 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral servi! ces will be 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or the Marion Burch Adult Day Care Fund in Battle Creek. source: Kalamazoo Gazette March 1997 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARPER, SHOWALTER, HANSEN, WILDFONG, ODEKIRK Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/2304 Message Board Post: HARPER, Harry Richard Age 92 Of Battle Creek Died November 12, 2006 at Battle Creek Health Systems. He was born September 19, 1914 in Benton Harbor, the son of Henry H. and Ida M. (Showalter) Harper. Harry was a machine operator with Hammond Machinery and then Eaton Corporation before retiring in 1976. On December 23, 1936 Harry R. Harper married Elinor M. Hansen in Cadillac. She preceded him in 1974. In 1979 Harry married Grace Wildfong in Fremont, and she preceded him in 2001. Harry is survived by two sons, Ronald W. (Kathleen) of Climax, Dale H. (Connie) Harper of Three Rivers; a daughter, Linda L. (Russell) Odekirk of Grant; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his two wives, Harry was preceded by three brothers, three half-brothers and a half-sister. He was a former member of First Assembly of God of Kalamazoo, member of Civilian Conservation Corps during the depression, enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, gardening, softball and camping. Harry had a great sense of humor and cared for his ill wi! fe for over 35 years. At the request of the family, friends may call after 1:00 p.m. at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 105 Capital Ave. NE Battle Creek 269-962-5527) where the family will be receiving friends from 1:00 -2:00 with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. November 16, 2006 with Rev. David Mackaluso officiating. Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery, Comstock Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands, Wakeshma Community Church or the Salvation Army. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/14/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PEMBERTON, MATHEWS, EBERHARD, WILCOX Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/2303 Message Board Post: PEMBERTON, Philip E. Tucson, AZ Passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at the University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona. Philip was born October 1, 1932 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of the late Wilson and Marjorie (Mathews) Pemberton. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. Philip served in the U.S. Navy from March of 1952 until honorably discharged in January of 1954. Among his personal decorations were the United Nations Service Medal and Korean Service Ribbon. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Lou Eberhard on February 23, 1952. She preceded him in death in August of 2000. Philip's love of his wife of 50 years, and his devotion to his family were first and foremost to him. He was also an avid fan of University of Michigan football. Philip was a lifelong Episcopalian and a man of strong faith. Surviving Philip are his children, Lauri Pemberton of Tucson, Dawn (Jon) Wilcox of Redmond, Washington; grandchildren, Megan and Justin Wilcox. Visitation will be Monday, November 13, 2006 at th! e Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo from 6 – 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will take place Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 11:00 am with a visitation beginning from 10:00 am. Memorials may be directed in Philip's name to the American Diabetes Association. www.langelands.com. 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/12/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COOPER, DUGGAN, EDRINGTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/2302 Message Board Post: COOPER, James Gary Age 58 Of Hawaii Formerly of Battle Creek James Gary Cooper, born November 5, 1947 died on Friday, August 25, 2006 at the age of 58. He resided in Hawaii from 1986 to present. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee and moved to Battle Creek, Michigan in 1951 with his family. James was a 1965 Harper Creek High School graduate and then attended Western Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business. He was in the Army from 1969 through 1971 and then the Marines from 1975 through 1989 when he achieved the rank of Major. He was decorated with the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. James Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Irene Cooper. He is survived by his two sisters, JoAnn Duggan and Carol Edrington; a niece, Valerie Edrington; several aunts and uncles. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated in Hawaii upon his death. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November ! 16, 2006 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home 703 Capital Ave, S.W. Battle Creek, Michigan with the Reverend Jeffery Worden, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment with full military honors will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or a charity of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 11/12/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

Would SKS be able to check at a local library for the obituary of Orrie Coats who died on January 19, 1943 in Olivet, Eaton, Co. He is buried in Clarence Center Cemetery, Calhoun Co. Thanks. Paul

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/RFB.2ACE/2301 Message Board Post: Looking for a copy of Mrs. W. H. Cortright's, Early Settlers of Homer.