Family History Hints and Anecdotes January 25th 2004 is the annual Hints and Anecdotes meeting of the Calhoun County Genealogical Society. Everyone is encouraged to bring an item to show, a new hint, or a story to share of their great finds of this past year. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Calhoun County Intermediate School District, (Gifford Schultz Education Service Center) at 17111 G Drive North, Marshall. Introduction to the Basics of Native American Heritage is the topic of our February 28th, 2005 meeting. The Calhoun County Genealogical Society is open to anyone interested in family history. The society meets the fourth Tuesday of each month in Marshall. Meetings are open to the public.

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/1818 Message Board Post: I am looking for someone who would be willing to go to the courthouse in Marshall to do some look-ups for me. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] Thank you!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeShon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1817 Message Board Post: Springfield Public School. I have class pictures that will share. I need help identify those in the pictures. The only one I know is my grandfather, John Henry DeShon. Also two pictures of what appear to be grade school plays. One of the pictures shows all the children on the stage dressed as brides and grooms. I have the Springfield basketball team picture.

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/1745.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Marilyn, there is a possibility there. One of James Smith's 2 known sons was Leonard Smith who married Amanada Merrill. Amanda had Merrill relatives living in the Farmersville Station area in 1880's. The other son, James Smith is first found in Tompkins County NY in 1803, later all moved to Calhoun County, Mich.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hendrixson, Worsham Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/920.1.1 Message Board Post: My father was Harry Hendrixson, He died in 2000, survived by Kay Hendrixson (wife), Rhea Hendrixson and Cathy Hendrixson (daughters), David Hendrixson (son). Harry Hendrixson is buried in Denver, Colorado.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Worthington, Wilks, Smith, roe (Rowe), Rowley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1745.1.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I have a Pricilla Smith b. 1776 d 1849 married John Worthington b 1766 d 1855. They lived in Farmersville NY. Their son Thaddeus Worthington b 1803 d 1867 married Sally Ann Wilks b 1808 d 1889, lived in Farmersville NY. Daughter Mary b 1847 d 1873 married a Walter Roe or Rowe d 1873. Looking for the families of Pricilla and Walter.

We maintain the Michigan Marriage Index Database that has the following records: NAME,SPOUSE,COUNTY,DATE,DOCUMENT,INFO ================================================ CORDELIA - BEEBE,AMOS W POORMAN,VAN BUREN,10 SEP 1860,--,-- AMOS W POORMAN,CORDELIA - BEEBE,VAN BUREN,10 SEP 1860,--,-- ROSWELL - BEEBE,CATHARINE - POORMAN,VAN BUREN,17 SEP 1860,--,-- CATHARINE - POORMAN,ROSWELL - BEEBE,VAN BUREN,17 SEP 1860,--,-- MARIETTA - POORMAN,JOHN C QUAIF,CALHOUN,23 NOV 1864,--,-- JOHN C QUAIF,MARIETTA - POORMAN,CALHOUN,23 NOV 1864,--,-- ABNER - DARLING,EMILY - POORMAN,CALHOUN,05 JUL 1866,--,-- EMILY - POORMAN,ABNER - DARLING,CALHOUN,05 JUL 1866,--,-- MARIA THERESA CARPENTER,JOHN W POORMAN,ST JOSEPH,01 JAN 1867,--,-- JOHN W POORMAN,MARIA THERESA CARPENTER,ST JOSEPH,01 JAN 1867,--,-- GEORGE H PHILLIPS,IDA - POORMAN,CALHOUN,26 SEP 1874,--,-- IDA - POORMAN,GEORGE H PHILLIPS,CALHOUN,26 SEP 1874,--,-- BYRON H HICKS,IRENE>RENA L POOMAN~POORMAN,CALHOUN,03 OCT 1880,--,-- IRENE>RENA L POOMAN~POORMAN,BYRON H HICKS,CALHOUN,03 OCT 1880,--,-- JOHN - BURNS,MARY A POORMAN,VAN BUREN,27 OCT 1887,--,-- MARY A POORMAN,JOHN - BURNS,VAN BUREN,27 OCT 1887,--,-- Please let us know if you find any family connections? Jack & Marianne Dibean - Lansing Michigan GenWeb Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/marriages/michigan/michigan.htm

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/1814.2.1 Message Board Post: Marta, I want to "Thank you" for the marriage look ups and the dates. Thanks very much for your help, Teresa Jackson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Poorman, Quaif, Darling, Phillips Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1814.2 Message Board Post: Hi, I am not sure if this will help you out or not, but according to the "Marriage Records of Calhoun County, MI 1836-1890" by the CCGS. **This is just and index** John C. Quaif married Marietta Poorman - Nov 23, 1864. Abner Darling of Townsand OH married Emily Poorman - Jul 5, 1866. George H. Phillips married Ida Poorman - Sep 26, 1874. Marta in Colorado

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/1814.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the information on the father of Chauncy Poorman, I'm working on the Poorman family, for Frank Married Sarah Billingsley. So any informtion on them would be greatly apprecaited. Thanks for the information on the Cemetery where Benjamin & Chauncy are buried at.That will give me a lead to find the Burial Place for Frank & Sarah. Thanks again, Teresa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Perkins, Durrin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1800.3 Message Board Post: I have a Lynia Perkins b. abt 1847 in Michigan married Luther Durrin in Kalamazoo Co., MI in 1878. His family is of Charleston Twp., Kalamazoo Co., MI. and he's buried there. Lynia doesn't appear to be with him. I don't have any other information on her. I don't know if at all related to you Perkins or not but there are ties with many other families to that part of Barry Co. and this part of Kalamazoo Co. Hope this helps, Darla

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Poorman, Pancake, Green, Hitchins, Davis, Darling, Packer, Young, Phillips, Quafe, Decker, Wicks, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1814.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Bio on Chauncy's dad, Benjamin Poorman: Portrait and biographical album of Calhoun county, Michigan. Containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States and governors of the state. 5 p. L., [19]-1046 p. incl. plates, ports. 28cm. Chicago Chapman bros., 1891. 659-661 Abstracted: BENJAMIIN POORMON. This venerable man has been identified with the interests of this county since 1854, and has done good work in opening up the land comprising Pennfield Township. More than one tract of land there has felt the effects of his vigorous labors, and among the citizens he has exerted, a good influence, ever favoring those movements which would tend to elevate the status of society or increase the financial prosperity of this section. Although nearly four-score years of age he is remarkably vigorous in body and mind, having inherited mental and physical strength from a long line of sturdy ancestors. His home is on the banks of St. Mary's Lake, in Pennfield Township. Mr. Poormon is of German lineage, but his father, John Poormon, was born in Dauphin County, PA. He went from there to Seneca County, NY shortley after his marriage and engaged in farming. During the War of 1812 he volunteered and started with an old flintlock gun.................. He lived to the age of 66 years. His mother had borne the maiden name of Pancake and lived to be 103 years old. She was possessed of a large frame and at one time weighed 310 punds. The mother of our subject was known in her maidenhood as Mary Green. Like her husband she was born in PA and was of German descent. ............. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, cheered by the fath of which she diedn when 66 years old. She reared a family of twelve children, named respectively; Daniel, Catherine, George, Jacob, Mary, Benjamin, John Joseph, Elizabeth, David, Anna and Reuben. Benjamin Poorman was born in Seneca County, NY January 5 1812. .................. After his marriage Mr. Poorman worked out by the day or month and also farmed on shares considerably. In the spring of 1854 he came to this county, making the journey by rail to Buffalo, steamer to Detroit and rail to Battle Creek. The previous fall he bought 80 acres of land on section 6 , Pennfield Twp. In Sept 1835, the interesting ceremony which made Mr. Poormon and Roxie Hitchins man and wife was solomnized. The bride was born near Sackett's Harbor, NY , on the St. Lawrence River, and lived to be 48 years old. Her children are Ansel D., Elizabeth (Mrs. Davis), Charles C., Mrs. Emily Darling, Mrs. Precilla Packer, Chauncy, Mrs. Charlotte Young, Mrs. Ida Phillips (deceased) Mrs. Mary E. Quafe, and 3 who died in infancy. A second marriage was made by Mr. Poorman, Sep. 5, 1864, his bride being Mrs. Sophronia Decker, nee Wicks. She was born in Mass. and was descended from a noted family. Her maternal grandfather, James Otis, was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Wicks family came originally to America in the 16th century. Mrs. Sophronia Poorman died Nov 6, 1887, and her mortal remains lie with those of other members of her husbands family in Hicks Cemetery in Pennfield Twp. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Chauncy and wife Mary Poorman are also buried in Hicks Cemetery. There's a possibility Frank is there also. I don't have a death date for Frank. Do you happen to know Chauncy's wifes maiden name? Parents? Are you related to Frank? If so I'd like to correspond about his wife Sarah's mothers family whom I'm related to. Did you know there's a Poorman Road? Also, of interest, at least to me. I lived and grew up on the banks of St. Mary's Lake in Pennfield. Place mentioned in the bio.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BAYHA, MALLORY, RHODES, MCCRUMB, LUMPP, HAKES, MYERS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1816 Message Board Post: Attention all descendants of Frank C. BAYHA (b. 1859 Ceresco, MI d. 1951 Levering, MI). I'm attempting to organize a family reunion and want to find out how many people would be interested in attending. Currently, the plan is to hold the reunion in the summer of 2007 in Michigan. If you are interested, you may either respond to this post or send me an e-mail. Michael Bayha [email protected] [email protected]

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/1117.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I have found the lists of the gravesites. I went to the Carson City Cemetery, it is huge! Do you know how to get a plot map? Thanks. Sally

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/1814.1.1 Message Board Post: Susan, Thanks for the census, I'm looking for where Frank Poorman is buried at or Death Information on him. Thanks again for your help, Teresa Jackson P.O. Box 32 Como, TN 38223

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/1814.1 Message Board Post: Check your e-mail, I sent a copy of the 1910 census where both are listed.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MAXWELL, SMITH, WILLIAMS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1815 Message Board Post: MAXWELL, Mrs. Barbara J. Kalamazoo, MI Formerly of Albion, MI Died Monday evening, January 10, 2005. Barbara was born August 29, 1932 in Albion, Michigan, a daughter of George and Willie Mae (Smith) Williams. She had been a Albion area resident most of her life before moving to Kalamazoo 4 years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a son and fiancée, Randall (Anna Evans) Maxwell of Louisville, KY; a daughter, Denise Maxwell of Grand Rapids; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several cousins. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/15/2005. (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/RFB.2ACE/1814 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on Frank or Chauncey Poorman, Frank married Sarah Billingsley. Was told Frank Poorman died April 1954 in Calhoun County, MI Thanks for any help with this, Teresa Jackson P.O. Box 32 Como, TN 38223

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FARRINGTON, PAUL, JONES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1813 Message Board Post: FARRINGTON, Margaret R. Age 87 Of Battle Creek Died January 11, 2005 at Heartland Health Care in Kalamazoo. She was born March 10, 1917 to Frank and Anna Paul Sr. in Battle Creek. She worked for the Kellogg Company for 28 years, retiring in 1973. Margaret married James "Bud" Farrington on January 31, 1935. He died December 29, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert A. Farrington; daughter, Shirley Ann Farrington; and brother, Frank Paul Jr. Surviving are a son, Richard (Sharon) L. Farrington of Comstock; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister -in-law, Virginia Jones of Athens; and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year club, AARP at the local and national levels and Trinity Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, watching soap operas, bowling and cooking. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday at Shaw Funeral Home 2838 Capital Ave., SW, Battle Creek www.shawfuneralhome.com where family will be present from 2 until 4:00 p.m. and 6 until 8:00 p.m. Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, Pastor John Vick, First Free Will Baptist Church of Comstock, officiating. Interment, Reese Cemetery. Memorials may go to Hospice of Kalamazoo. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/13/2005.

What do you want to know? I am one of her descendents. She was married to Daniel ERVAY 28 Aug 1843 in Van Buren, Onondaga NY. She died 20 Dec 1863 in Marshall, Calhoun Co. MI. She is buried in the Gresham Cemetery in Eaton Co. Her son Norman lived in Marshall. She had five children: George Washington, James A., Orrin Lorenzo, Norma A. and Marian. George died at Gettysburg and she kept his letters, which we have copies of. He was in the 16th MI Regiment, Co. H and E. A history has been written of that regiment and George is quoted many times. We also have a copy of his diary.The book was written by Kim Crawford and is available from Morningside House, 260 Oak St., Dayton, OH or the website is www.morningsidebooks.com Eliza Elizabeth's father was Daniel WISE b. 11 Oct. 1788 in German Flats, Herkimer Co., NY and her mother was Dorothy SHAVER, who was born 1 Dec,1789 and died 9 April 1890, in Chester Twp., Eaton Co. MI. Flo