----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 8:10 PM Subject: [micalhou] Marjorie DYE This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DYE, COSTELLO, DAVIS, HOULDSWORTH, HARDY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1806 Message Board Post: DYE, Marjorie Of Homer Died Sunday, January 2, 2005 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born June 10, 1915 in Detroit to Andrew and Sarah (Costello) Davis. She attended Brighton Public School graduating from there in 1933. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Michigan State University in 1938. After receiving a teaching certificate, she taught Home Economics at Home Community Schools for 19 years. She also was an FHA Advisor during that time at Homer High School. On October 3, 1942 she married Howard S. Dye, he passed away on June 10, 1986. Surviving are four children- Bruce H. (Donna) of Nashua, NH, Dana L. (David) Houldsworth in Kalamazoo, Dale S. (Sheila) of Jackson and John L. (Cindy) of Colorado Springs, CO. She also has six grandsons, two granddaughters, two step granddaughters and seven great grand children; two brothers Andrew S. Davis of Albuquerque, NM and Paul W. Davis of Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Louise and Alcestis (Bett! y)! Elizabeth Hardy and her parents, Andrew R. Davis and Sarah C. Davis. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston and First Church of Christ Scientist of Albion, Homer Historical Society and the Homer Women's Monday Club. She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing and crafts, especially primitive rug hooking and cooking. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, January 6, 2005 from 4-7 PM at the Homer Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels. Funeral service will be Friday, January 7, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Homer Chapel with Howard H. Huffman officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Homer Historical Society or Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/5/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection) ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FOSTER, SHAW, HEALY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1807 Message Board Post: Trying desperately to find my Grandfather's sister's family. Eliza Jane SHAW was born in Palmerston, Ontario Canada in the 1870s. Her brother, my grandfather, was Harry SHAW. Eliza married J. Foster and lived in Battle Creek. They had a daughter Opal who married ???? Healy. My mother Jean, used to correspond with Opal. There was another sister who also settled in the states. My family tree just wouldn't be complete without Aunt Eliza. Any help would be appreciated so much. Thank you.

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/1806.1 Message Board Post: and the guest book is: http://legacy.com/Jackson/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonId=3004275 until 2-4-05

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DYE, COSTELLO, DAVIS, HOULDSWORTH, HARDY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1806 Message Board Post: DYE, Marjorie Of Homer Died Sunday, January 2, 2005 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born June 10, 1915 in Detroit to Andrew and Sarah (Costello) Davis. She attended Brighton Public School graduating from there in 1933. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Michigan State University in 1938. After receiving a teaching certificate, she taught Home Economics at Home Community Schools for 19 years. She also was an FHA Advisor during that time at Homer High School. On October 3, 1942 she married Howard S. Dye, he passed away on June 10, 1986. Surviving are four children- Bruce H. (Donna) of Nashua, NH, Dana L. (David) Houldsworth in Kalamazoo, Dale S. (Sheila) of Jackson and John L. (Cindy) of Colorado Springs, CO. She also has six grandsons, two granddaughters, two step granddaughters and seven great grand children; two brothers Andrew S. Davis of Albuquerque, NM and Paul W. Davis of Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Louise and Alcestis (Betty)! Elizabeth Hardy and her parents, Andrew R. Davis and Sarah C. Davis. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston and First Church of Christ Scientist of Albion, Homer Historical Society and the Homer Women's Monday Club. She enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing and crafts, especially primitive rug hooking and cooking. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, January 6, 2005 from 4-7 PM at the Homer Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels. Funeral service will be Friday, January 7, 2005 at 2:00 PM at the Homer Chapel with Howard H. Huffman officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Homer Historical Society or Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/5/2005. (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/an/RFB.2ACE/1788.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Fannt and Hale are not her brothers; they are her sons.

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/RFB.2ACE/1805 Message Board Post: I am seeking any family members or information in regards to William H. Gordon/ Gorden. The spelling was changed somewhere between Ohio,Kansas, Indiana and Michigan. William died in Battle Creek in 13 Jan. 1926.Will willingly share any and info I have on the Gordon family. My father, Carl M., was a son of William and His second wife, Cora Dodge.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WICKLIFF, GILLFILLAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1804 Message Board Post: GILLFILLAN-WICKLIFF Harriett E. Age 86 Of Battle Creek Died Thursday, December 30, 2004 at Battle Creek Health System. Friends may call 3:00 – 3:30 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2005 at the Gull Lake Bible Church 1471 Midland Drive, Hickory Corners where services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Monday. Arrangements by Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 1/3/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CLEMONS, PARKHURST, SMITH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1788.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thomas-- Thanks for your fine bit of sleuthing. I sure appreciate the effort. I had that Rillah Atha Parkhurst Clemons Smith had two brothers but didn't know their names. Does a Fannt Clemons appear in your 1920 census of Eaton Co., Michigan or has he disappeared? Thanking you again. Barry C. K. Moravek, Past President Isaac Cummings Family Association

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/RFB.2ACE/1788.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Marriage record - CLIMONS, JOEL - PARKHURST,DIANA - IONIA,,18 AUG 1874 From the 1910 census - Name: Joel Clemons; blacksmith Age in 1910: 60 Estimated birth year: 1849 Birthplace: Michigan Home in 1910: 3-WD CHARLOTTE, EATON, Michigan ED: 81, page 6B Dianah - 55, wife, b. NY Fannt - 30, single, b. Mi., blacksmith Hale - 20, single, b. Mi., clothing store salesman From the 1920 census - Name: Joel Clemons Age: 70 years Estimated birth year: 1849 Birthplace: Michigan Home in 1920: Carmel, Eaton, Michigan Page: 6A; ED: 93 Dianah - 64 Hale J. - 30, b. Mi., clothing salesman Dadie - 28, daughter inlaw, b. Mi I would suggest purchasing the death certificate; since you know the date and plave of death. Her husband may be the informant. With a last name of Smith it's almost impossible to trace her. State of Michigan Death Certificate Request Link: http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/DEATHAPP.HTM REQUESTING A MICHIGAN DEATH RECORD The Michigan Vital Records office has records of deaths that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state since 1867. Some of the records were not filed with the state; more records are missing from the pre-1916 files. Anyone is eligible to request a copy of a Michigan death record if the application is completed and signed and the required fee paid.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parkhurst, Clemmons, Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1788.1.1 Message Board Post: In 1880, Rillah or Arillah? would be about five years old. She should be listed in the household of her parents: Joel and Dianah Parkhurst Clemmons. So, her last name should be CLEMMONS or Clemons in 1880. Her parents were in the 1870 census of Dallas Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan in 1870. Rillah was born 25 Dec 1875 in Ionia, Ionia Co., Michigan and died 26 Oct 1941 in Detroit. She married a Mr. Smith and had eight children, one a Margaret Smith b. abt 1907 in Battle Creek, MI died in NY., NY. rest of children stayed in Michigan. Sure appreciate any help you can offer. Barry

MICHIGAN 1860 Calhoun County, Village of Sheridan Abstracted by Len Montie Second Transcriber Needed [For more information on Calhoun County, Michigan, Please visit the Calhoun County MIGenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/index.htm]

1870 Fed. Census, Savannah town, Wayne Co., N.Y. Enum: July 30, 1870 - Post Office: South Butler. Lines 23- Dwelling 413, Family 407. Asa ROSE family, Asa is 40, a carpenter, with wife and 4 kids. Living with them, is Alice SMITH age 19, domestic, born N.Y. and also Alonzo MACKEY age 25, carpenter. born N.Y. 1890 schedule of Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Widows, Etc. Poughkeepsie, 2nd ward, Dutchess Co., N.Y. Roll: 48; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 52. Shows a Lucey MACKEY, widow of Alonzo MACKEY, House # 54, Family # 86, line 16. Alonzo was a Private, Co. B., served 150 months, New York, enlisted Aug 15, 1862, Discharged June 8, 1865, length of service, 2y 9m 23d. The lower portion of the form, which usually shows any injuries or cause of death is left blank. In the 1920 census, Jackson city, Jackson Co., MI. Enum: January 3-5, 1920. ED: 29, Sheet 3A. (Ancestry.com census) There is an Alonzo Mackey age 51, with wife Catherine 59, both born MI. parents b N.Y.. Address: 104 Elgin Court. Same house, is John Mackey age 24 with wife Hallie age 25 both born MI. parents b MI. Mike, maybe this Alonzo Mackey age 51, could be a son of your Alonzo Mackey. Jackson county is just east of Calhoun County, MI. I checked Branch County cemetery books that I have, and your Alice is not listed in them. Good luck. I hope this helps a little, Mary in TX. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Smith" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 5:57 AM Subject: [micalhou] Mackey - Smith > Looking for information on Alonzo Mackey (b 1844 d 1918) and Alice Smith > (b > 1851 d 1879). I believe they came to Michigan about 1875 where they had a > son Fred Mackey (b September 25, 1876) Alice died April 01, 1879 and Fred > was sent back to Wayne County, NY (where Alonzo & Alice were from) to be > raised by the VanWormer family. > > Thanks, > > Mike Smith > Middlesex, NY

Hi Mike, I am not sure if this will help you out or not, but according to the "Calhoun County , MI Marriage Records 1836-1890" by the CCGS -- William Po-Ga-Gou(n) married Tannas Mackey - June 25, 1877. Mike Smith wrote: >Looking for information on Alonzo Mackey (b 1844 d 1918) and Alice Smith (b >1851 d 1879). I believe they came to Michigan about 1875 where they had a >son Fred Mackey (b September 25, 1876) Alice died April 01, 1879 and Fred >was sent back to Wayne County, NY (where Alonzo & Alice were from) to be >raised by the VanWormer family. > >Thanks, > >Mike Smith >Middlesex, NY > > > >============================== >Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > >

Looking for information on Alonzo Mackey (b 1844 d 1918) and Alice Smith (b 1851 d 1879). I believe they came to Michigan about 1875 where they had a son Fred Mackey (b September 25, 1876) Alice died April 01, 1879 and Fred was sent back to Wayne County, NY (where Alonzo & Alice were from) to be raised by the VanWormer family. Thanks, Mike Smith Middlesex, NY

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1803 Message Board Post: The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce the completion of the following census transcription. 1860 Calhoun County, Village of Sheridan Abstracted by Len Montie Second Transcriber Needed [For more information on Calhoun County, Michigan, Please visit the Calhoun County MIGenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/index.htm] This transcription was made available due to the dedication and effort of the transcriber(s) and will now benefit researchers everywhere. Other New Additions to the project are online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm Please visit the USGenWeb Census Project at http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/ if you are interested in transcribing any county of any federal census records. A copy of all transcriptions done for this project are submitted to the appropriate state File Manager for inclusion in the USGenWeb Archives. Sincerely, D. Joshua Taylor Regional Coordinator, USGenWeb Census Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PHILLIPS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1802 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on a George J. PHILLIPS b in Canada c 1861 m Lucinda ? on 31 Jul 1883 in Straffordville, Elgin Co, Ontario. George d 14 Aug 1937 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, Michigan. Would like to correspond with anyone have information on this family - Olav - [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PHILLIPS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1801 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on a George J. PHILLIPS b in Canada c 1861 m Lucinda ? on 31 Jul 1883 in Straffordville, Elgin Co, Ontario. George d 14 Aug 1937 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, Michigan. Would like to correspond with anyone have information on this family - Olav - [email protected]

MICHIGAN 1860 Calhoun County, Village of Albion & Town of Sheridan http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/mi/calhoun/1860/ Abstracted by Len Montie Second Transcriber Needed [For more information on Calhoun County, Michigan, Please visit the Calhoun County MIGenWeb page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/index.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/1793.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, that is JOHN B. JENKINS,he d. in CA.,father, Carl B. Jenkins,I have military record say's he lived in Battle Creek, entry 20Aug.46 to16July48,was iron worker local 340, for Robert Pool, June 48, to May 49,one year at Center Hight school, G.E.D.1944, gives, 3532 goguacost st. B.C.as home, father's. also 56 S. 31th. St.B.C.fathers, an 308 West St., Kalamazoo,Mi.? 1949, status, married,48-49., not family in CA.,requested a searched, 1948-49-50, marriage record, MI.nothing, Carolyn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: flansburg, moore, coale--Indiana Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1013.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a Flansburg and Moore marrying. I wonder if this is any connection. My Moores were Quakers who lived in Wayne County, Indiana in 1800's. The Moores married the Coales who married the Flansburg.