Hi all - New additions to the Calhoun site: 1) A link to tombstone photographs of Battle Creek's Mt. Olivet cemetery taken by Robin Ellis. http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/cemetery_pics.htm#Mt. Olivet. These excellent photos are part of the MIGenWeb Tombstone Photo project found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/tsphoto/calhoun 2) Civil War regimental histories and rosters from Gardner's History of Calhoun County, Michigan; a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests. A huge thank you to Marta Norton (once again!) who helped gather and input this wonderful information. http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/civil_war.htm 3) See the update to Athens Township's Stimpson Cemetery courtesy of Chris Trevathan. http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/cemetery/stimpson.htm 4) The site has had a "fall cleaning," which involved deleting redundant information by combining pages. The site should have a more logical navigation. Remember to check each of the links on the left-hand navigation bar. Also, you'll find a great deal of information on the page for each individual township (click on the "Townships" button). Finally, remember to try both of the two search engines found on this page. 6) I've added a link to scanned images of seven different histories of Calhoun County from http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/history.htm. This is part of a wonderful collection of images done by Michigan's Council of Library Directors. The collection is projected to provide access to 192 histories dating from 1866 to 1926. Read more about the project at http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/micounty/about.html Sandy -- Sandy Redmond County Coordinator, Barry County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mibarry County Coordinator, Calhoun County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cleveland, Vangordon, Penney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1761 Message Board Post: My father-in-law, Robert Eugene Cleveland's (b 1919 d 1992)father was Grover Cleveland, married to Orpha. I have absolutely no other information other than the 1910 and 1930 census. Need some direction THANX

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Popenhagen Matrinson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/945.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Julie Found a message u had sent to me a long time ago about my grat Grand mother Fannie. I was woundering if u have the picture of her as u say u have could u E mail it to me please so I could put it with the one I got from my father. If you would like any info about the Popenhagens. I will give it to you Sincerly Nathan Lancaster

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: tapley, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1174.1.3 Message Board Post: Due you know the Olmsted (olmstead) family or history. My grandma was born in Battle Creek Mi. of Urbandale in 1921 moved to Il when 16 yrs old. (Florence Jasmon) Here is what I know Mr and Mrs Mahlon on Urbandale had a son named Lloyd Elroy (aka Roy) born 8/15/1873 he married Emma Dolly Tapley b 1/16/50 (which her parents were James Bennett Tapley and Mary E. Brewer-Tapley which moved to Battle Creek Mi in 1919 and settle at the address 603 West Main St. they were married on 12/20/1892 at his parents home located at 86th place, near S. Sangamon St. Lloyd Elroy d 2/22/1920 at Nichols Hosp and buried at Oak Hill, when he did his parents were still alive as well as his brother Charles M of Urbandale, sisters Mrs Matthew of Level Park and Mrs Allen if Machinaw Il. (sisters first names unknown).. his wife Emma (aka) Dolly d 1/16/50.... Roy and Dolly Children Lloyd Elmer Olmsted b 6/27/1893 m Mildred 6/26/1926 d 6/12/1936 at mother Dolly home located at 267 Machester, also buried at Oak Hill. He served in the Company K in World War. I know of one son Charles Elroy b 1927 James (aka Jim) Tapley Olmsted b 2/15/1896 m Francis La Barre 12/31/1923..children unknown, but I know was still living in Battle Creek in 1936 when brother died. address I had was Graves Ave where settled after getting married by Rev J.c Cook pastor of Urbandale M.E. Church Myrtle (aka) Mary Olmsted b 3/5/1898 m 5/20/04 in St. Louis Mi. Roscoe Jasmon 7/1/1989 ...settled in Battle Creek Michigan had 3 children Florence Evelyn b 2/2/1921 (my grandma) , Virgina b 1925 and Roscoe Jr. b 1930, then the moved to Spfld Il, in 1935. There was move then one Charles Olmsted one had a daughter June one had daughter Doris and Dorothy and other had a daughter named Shirley...... Surnames names close to my Olmsted/ Olmste(a)d family where Mack and Overholt, Can you tell me if you know this family name, address listed and where Oak Hill Cem is located and Number so I can call there? Anything would be great thanks brandie [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: AUSTIN, CHAMBERS, MOORE, HAGENBARTH, NEEDHAM, DAMON, HUNT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1760 Message Board Post: AUSTIN, Charles E. Age 88 Of Battle Creek Died peacefully at his home, Wednesday, October 20, 2004, under the loving care of his grandson, Chris Chambers. He was born August 3, 1916 in Battle Creek, the son of Roy J. and Nellie C. (Moore) Austin. Chuck was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, and a 1934 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He attended the former Battle Creek College until it closed and then graduated from Michigan State University in 1939. He did further graduate work at both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and received a lifetime chemistry teaching certificate from MSU. He began his career at the Kellogg Company, working his way through college as an elevator operator, after graduation began working as an Analytical Chemist, and after 43 years with the company, retired in 1979 as Senior Manager of Corporate Quality Assurance. He was married September 9, 1939 at St. John's Catholic Church in Benton Harbor, to the former Helen H. Hagenbarth. Chuck was preceded in de! ath by his wife of 64 years, March 3, 2004. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Victor M. Austin. Surviving are four sons, Charles E. II (Jessica Ann) Austin of Lake Orion, Thomas R. (Sally C.) Austin of Delton, Dr. Robert J. (Jean) Austin of Kalamazoo, Richard M. Austin of Climax; three daughters, Mary Anne (Terry) Needham of Kalamazoo, Catherine J. (David) Chambers of St. Johns, Janet A. (Robert) Damon of Battle Creek; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ida Hunt of Richland; and special friends, Shawn and Emily Hoban and their family. He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Catholic Athletic Association, a Minister of the Eucharist, a Lector and a Commentator. He was a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Knights of Columbus, The Institute of Food Technology, Association of Official Analytical Chemist, American Association of Cereal Chem! ist, The Kellogg 25 Year Club, and a former member of St. Joseph Catho lic Church. He volunteered for the Food Bank at the Franklin Center. Chuck enjoyed woodworking, playing Bridge and was a member of the A.B.C.W. Bridge Club. He favored Big Band music, and played clarinet and saxophone in area dance bands, including the "Manhattan Mad Hatters" his own band, and with friends on Tuesday nights for many years. At the request of the family, friends may call after 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 105 Capital Ave., N.E. Battle Creek where the family will receive friends Saturday 5:30-8:00 p.m. and then on Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2004. Cremation will follow services and his cremains will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, Good Samaritan Hospice Care or St. Philip Parish Memorial Fund. www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/22/2004. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1759 Message Board Post: My grandfather was a brother to Alberta. His name was Dell Roberts. I am interested to find out anything about thier father Albert Roberts. Albert was living at their home in the 1900 cencus.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wagoner, Perine, Mensch, Finch, Champion Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/671.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Pat. Thanks for the reply. Good to hear from you again. I've recently gotten back into genealogy and have been working on the Calhoun Co. Mensch lines for both Christian and his brother John. I've had some good success lately and would like to compare notes with you again now that I have more information. I'll email you directly. Marina Yeager PS: We visited Fisher Cemetery in August 2004 and Christian and Catharine were right where you said they would be. (smile!)

Interested in Coston's, Rockafellow's, & Tuttle's from 1860 to now. 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/671.1.1 Message Board Post: Her name is definitely Mary A. Perine. I typed it as Prine because that was the way the obituary was typed. I didn't want to change it and typed it exactly as the newspaper printed it. Mary's parents were John Adams Perine b. 6 Apr 1810, d. 1897 and Sally Sarah Smith b. 2 Sep 1815, d. 6 Aug 1891 (I have her obituary). Besides Mary their children were George b. 1833, Russell b. 1839, Helen Minerva b. 1837, Pitman Wesley b. 31 Mar 1842, Paul K. b. 26 Nov 1845, Charles b. 1847 and Sarah b. 1850. I show one child for Pitman and Alvira, Herbert Roy b. 1879. Pat

Learn how to Research Your Family Tree using the Family History Center The Family History Center of Battle Creek with all of its resources are the highlight of the October 26th Calhoun County Genealogical Society Meeting. Diane Kirkham, the director of the Family History Center will share the secrets of researching family history using the wealth of material compiled by the Church of Later Day Saints in Salt Lake City. 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. One-room school houses of Calhoun County will be the November 23rd topic. 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/1758.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the response, George. Unfortunately that particular Charles F. Russell is not my relative. I've looked at him in the past and eliminated him as a candidate.

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/1758.1 Message Board Post: Willard Library's extensive newspaper index contains two obits of Charles F. Russell, both of which give May 2, 1857 as his birthdate. Born in Richland Twp, Kalamazoo Co. of William and Almira (Olin) Russell. Birth records are the province of the county and state, see www.vitalrec.com. As an alternative, make use of your local LDS Family History Center and order the birth records from that period. The Battle Creek FHC has the birth records on film as part of their permanent collection.

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/1758 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate information on the birth of Charles F. Russell supposedly born in August of 1867 in Battle Creek. Any assistance would be appreciated.

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/1757.1 Message Board Post: Use these to search the 1870 and 1880 census - 1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable, actual census page) http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/ 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm Jack & Marianne Dibean – Marriage Index Links = FREE Scroll down page and look for a link “Search the New Marriages” http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/search_archives.asp Michigan County Clerks Offices – For Death Certificates, Marriage/Divorce records http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635_20736-56637--,00.html

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/1756.2.1.2 Message Board Post: Wow! From filling in a couple of blanks I've gone to adding another page. Thanks. Darrel

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/671.1 Message Board Post: I have her name as Mary A. PERINE. Was this simply a typo? Do you happen to have the names of her parents? Also, do you know if Mary is related to Pitman PERINE, husband of Alvira FINCH? Alvira was the sister-in-law of Joanna MENSCH, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Van Vliet) MENSCH.

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/1753.1 Message Board Post: Mrs. Nellie Hazel Sayles died on July 21, 1924. William J. Sayles died on Feb 15, 1933. I have both obituaries. Please provide your mailing address to my email above and I will send them to you. Cost is just $2.00 each payable upon your receipt.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: pendleton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1756.2.1.1 Message Board Post: 1942 city directory, Kalamazoo Mi.. William H. Pendleton (Caroline A.) Insurance, Notary Public 119 N. Rose Tel 2-7423, home 304 W. Cedar Tel. 2-1755. This is the only Pendleton in the directory.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PALMER, PENDLETON, WILLARD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1756.2.1 Message Board Post: 1. Charles PALMER. He married Anna Maria (un proved) WILLARD, daughter of Simon WILLARD & Anne. Christen 16 Oct 1774. They had the following children: 2 i. Maria PALMER ii. Charles K. PALMER; came to Fredonia twp. Calhoun Co., MI. came to Eckford twp, MI in 1832. Title: Calhoun County business directory for 1869-70 : with a history of the county, giving a detailed historical and descriptive sketch of each township, city and village. Publication date: 1869 Page 234 HISTORY OF FREDONIA. Chas. K. Palmer also located in this town at an early date. Increase A. Pendleton, who settled in the east part of the town, on section 24, came in 1834, and his son was the first white boy born in town. Title: History of Calhoun county, Michigan ... Publication date: 1877. Page 162 Increase A. Pendleton came from the State of New York, and located on section 24 in 1834. His son William, born the same season, was the first white male child born in the township. The Pendletons left after a few years and went to Marshall, and finally to Kalamazoo. Mr. Pendleton is now deceased. His wife was a sister of Charles K. Palmer, who located in Eckford township in 1832, and from whom " Palmer's plain" derived its name. CENSUS: 1870 Calhoun Co., MI I don't don't for sure if this is him: Last Name First Name County Township Roll Page Palmer Charles Calhoun Convis 666-667 557 *Second Generation ———————————————————————————————————————— 2. Maria PALMER. Born About 1805 in MASS. Alive in 1869 Kalamazoo Co., MI. Died in Calhoun, Co., MI . Buried in Palmer Plain (track of land) Calhoun Co., MI. alive CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI age 65. Alive in 1869 Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo County directory, with a history of the county from its earliest settlement ... Publication date: 1869 Page 285 Pendleton Maria, h. 6 Locust. Pendle'ton William H., agent for 1lalladay, h. 105 Lo%'el. *note from Carole, this actually says Halladay Lovel, sometimes the scanning doesn't come out right on these old histories. Be careful to check. CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI Pendleton Maria Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Vill. 680 139R Pendleton Wm H Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Vill. 680 139R She married Increase PENDLETON. Born About 1806 came from NY. lived in Kalamazoo and Marshall, MI. alive 1860 census Marshall, MI age 54. Occupation cabinet maker. Lived at Fredonia twp. Calhoun Co., MI In section 24, came in 1834. Title: Calhoun County business directory for 1869-70 : with a history of the county, giving a detailed historical and descriptive sketch of each township, city and village. Publication date: 1869 Page 234 HISTORY OF FREDONIA. Chas. K. Palmer also located in this town at an early date. Increase A. Pendleton, who settled in the east part of the town, on section 24, came in 1834, and his son was the first white boy born in town. Page 356 CALHOUN COUNTY DIRECTORY. Pendleton Walter R., cabinet maker, h. on Madison, south of Green. Title: History of Calhoun county, Michigan ... Publication date: 1877. Page 17 The first furniture manufacturing, aside from Mr. Cook's first venture, was done by H. W. Pendleton, in Marshall, in 1833. H. W. Pendleton was the first chairmanufacturer, and was also the first to follow furniture-making as a business, and he began in Marshall, in 1833. Page 19 On November 13, 1855, De Witt C. Horton broke into the house of R. W. Pendleton, in Marshall, and stabbed John Wiley fatally, from which Wiley died on the 15th of the same month. Horton was tried, convicted, and sentenced to the penitentiary for life, but was pardoned by Governor Wisner in 1859. This case was adjudicated in the supreme court of the State, and, from certain decisions in relation to evidence, has become a noted one in the annals of Michigan jurisprudence. Page 52 In 1833, H. W. Pendleton began the manufacture of furniture, chairs, and cabinet-work in a small way, but closed out the next year, and was succeeded by James Cuykendall, who continued the business. Page 162 Increase A. Pendleton came from the State of New York, and located on section 24 in 1834. His son William, born the same season, was the first white male child born in the township. The Pendletons left after a few years and went to Marshall, and finally to Kalamazoo. Mr. Pendleton is now deceased. His wife was a sister of Charles K. Palmer, who located in Eckford township in 1832, and from whom " Palmer's plain" derived its name. Page 164 At a special election held January 7, 1839, Ebby Hyde was elected supervisor, Increase A. Pendleton justice of the peace, and Thomas P. Briggs director of the poor. Justices of the Peace.-1839, Calvin Cole; 1840, Ebby Hyde, Putnam Root; 1841, David Aldrich; 1842, Increase A. Pendleton Page 208 COMPANY C. Dwight B. Pendleton, discharged for promotion October 17, 1863 (Don't know if related) They had the following children: i. Cornelia PENDLETON; Born About 1831 in NY. alive CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI age 39. 3 ii. William H. PENDLETON *Third Generation ———————————————————————————————————————— 3. William H. PENDLETON. Born 1834 in Fredonia twp. Calhoun Co., MI. Alive in 1869 Kalamazoo Co., MI. alive CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI age 36. Occupation Agent. CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI Pendleton Maria Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Vill. 680 139R Pendleton Wm H Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Vill. 680 139R He married Phoebe. Born About 1839 in VT. alive CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI age 31. They had the following children: i. Charles PENDLETON; Born About 1858 in MI. alive CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI age 12. ii. Lillie PENDLETON; Born About 1860 in MI. alive CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI age 10. iii. Bessie PENDLETON; Born About 1964 in MI. alive CENSUS 1870 Kalamazoo Co., MI age 6.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pendleton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1756.2 Message Board Post: Increase 54 and Marie 55, spelled Maria in the 1860 census along with a daughter Cornelia 29 were in Marshall. By the time the 1870 census was taken only Maria and Cornelia were in Kalamazoo. Increase could have died in Kalamazoo, depending when they moved. In 1860 he was listed as a cabinet maker and Maria ran a boarding house. When Maria was in Kalamazoo she lived next to a William H. Pendleton age 36 wife Phoebe 31 and 3 children, Charles 12 Lillie 10 and Bessie 6.