This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DAVIS, FLYNN, MCKAY, HODGMAN, DIEHL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1741 Message Board Post: DAVIS, Marie Marquerite Age 95 Of Kalamazoo Formerly of Battle Creek Mrs. Davis, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2004, at The Springs of the Fountains in Kalamazoo. She was born February 3, 1909, in Saginaw the daughter of William J. and Lottie (Flynn) McKay. Marie lived for a short time in Owosso and Chicago before coming to Battle Creek in 1915 and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1928. During the summers of her high school years, Marie worked in the laundry department at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. After graduation, she was employed in the main office of the Kellogg Company and after marriage became a homemaker. Marie married Deland Hodgman Davis December 7, 1935 in Kalamazoo and he preceded her in death October 29, 1996. Marie is survived by daughter, Diane M. (Arne) Diehl of North Canton, OH; son, Deland M. (Sharon) Davis of Battle Creek; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, William "Bill" McKay in 1955. She was a member of Maple United Methodist Church and was an aff! iliate member of Wauko Union Church in Maui, HI where she formerly spent her winters. Marie was a member of Ernie Childs Class, the Michigan Historical Society, the Battle Creek Historical Society, Ladies Guild at Kimball House Museum, the Battle Creek Y-Center and was a charter member of the former Y's Menettes Club. At the request of the family friends will be received 3 - 5 p.m. Wednesday at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 105 Capital Ave. NE Battle Creek. Memorial services will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Maple United Methodist Church, 342 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, with Pastor Charles Farnum officiating. Private interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple United Methodist Church or the Kimball House Museum. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 9/19/2004. (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/302.546.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much will check this one out.

Good evening list, There are three primary names that I am researching in Calhoun County. These are Elvia Derickson, John W. Lee, and Emily Spencer. Elvia was a doctor in Burlington and died in 1955. His wife, Ida Lee Derickson is one of the daughters of John W. and Emily Spencer. I would love to make a connection with anyone researching these names. Elvia had also been married to a Robinson, prior to his marriage to Ida. John came over from England around 1848 with his parents. Emily is the daughter of Cyrus. I have some pictures and information on each of them, but would love to fill out the branches of the tree. Regards, Bruce Purdy

This page is from: Biographical review of Calhoun County, Michigan : containing historical, biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past., pp 634, 635 JOHN M. BRIGHAM. John Morrison Brigham, by reason of his highly artistic work, won recognition in a short time in Battle Creek, in photographic circles, and now after five-years' residence in the city is regarded as the leading representative of the profession. He was born at Gunn Plains, Allegan county, Michigan, February 17, I863, a son of Stillman and Mary (Chapin) Brigham. The father was born at Shutesbury, Massachusetts, and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Brigham, removed from Massachusetts to Michigan, living for a short time at Yorkville. They then removed to what was then known as Gunmarsh, Allegan county, where Curtis L. Brigham spent his remaining days. He was a shoemaker by trade and followed that pursuit in connection with farming. He was also one of the first preachers to locate in Allegan county, and was active in proclaiming the gospel among the pioneer settlers. It was in that locality that the father of our subject was reared, and the occupation which he followed in his youth was the one which yielded him a living when he started out in life on his own account. Later, however, he abandoned farming and is now living in Plainwell, Michigan, where for some years he has conducted a photograph gallery. He married Miss Mary Chapin, of Battle Creek, a daughter of Dr. J. B. Chapin, one of the early physicians of this city, and for many years a capable practitioner here. He died in 1893. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brigham are members of the Baptist church. In the common schools of Plainwell John M. Brigham began his education, and later attended the Indiana Normal College, at Valparaiso, Indiana. He afterward took up the study of photography at Plainwell, beginning when eighteen years of age. He owned his first gallery there and it is still in operation. For six years he attended the National Photographic conventions, which are practically a high school of in struction in this line. After he began competing, placing his own work on exhibition there, he won four medals and two diplomas for posing, chemical effect and lighting combined. After having attained a high degree of perfection in his chosen calling, he located at Battle Creek in October, 1898, opening a fine studio at "Point Place." Almost immediately he gained recognition for his artistic work, and his business has therefore gradually increased until the volume of his patronage and the class of his productions give him rank as the leading representative of his art in southern Michigan. He has a splendidly equipped studio and with the advancement which is continually being made in this line he keeps in touch and, in fact, is in a large degree, a leader in pleasing innovations. Mr. Brigham was united in marriage to Miss Ida M. Potter, of Mankato, Minnesota, and they are members of the Baptist church, of this city, while in social circles, where true worth and intelligence are received as the passports into good society, they occupy an enviable position. Links to these history books from http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/history.htm -- Sandy Redmond County Coordinator, Barry County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mibarry County Coordinator, Calhoun County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou

From the 1869 E.G. Rust County Directory: 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., Battle Creek: Burrill A. 0., photographer, bds. 88 Van Buren. Woodworth H. T., photographer, h. 11 Maple. Wright S. C., photographer, h. 3 Lydia. [note, this is probably Sheldon Wight, not Wright] Artists-Ambrotype and Photograph. Woodworth H. T., 11 E. Main. Wright S. C., 5 E. Main, 2d floor. Marshall: Dunham Henry E., photographer, h. on Kalamazoo, north of Prospect. Hurd Marshall, photographer, bds. 23 Mansion. Smith S. B., photographer, h. on Sycamore, north of Mansion. Artists. Dunham H. E. (photographic), 38 and 40 State, 2d floor. Hurd Marshall (photographic), 44 and 46 State, 2d floor. Smith Seneca B. (photographic), State, east of Madison, 2d floor. Albion: Cassidy N. S., photographer, S. Superior, over National Bank. Trumbull L. J., photographer, h. on Vine. Artists-Ambrotype and Photograph. Cassidy H. S., over National Bank. Trumbull L. J., 47 S. Superior, 2d floor. I found this information from the scanned images of county histories that are now available on line. Go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou/history.htm for a link to these images. 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: Sweet, Woodcock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/302.546 Message Board Post: Hi Don. I also found this at the Dibean MI Marriage Index website: SWEET,WILLIAM A SWEET,WOODCOCK,RACHEL ANN WOODCOCK,CALHOUN,,20 OCT 1869,---,---,---, If William was born in 1847, he would be 22 ... the perfect marrying age.

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/302.545 Message Board Post: Sorry Don. I misread your query. You're looking for a William A. SWEET. Duh? There is a William Sweet, 20, NY working on the farm of Joseph Shipman in 1870 census Sheridan, Calhoun Co., MI which is not far from Marshall. Good luck!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mensch, Hona Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/302.544 Message Board Post: Hi Don. I've just recently uncovered a William A. Mensch who was working on the farm of Adam Mensch, Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI in 1870. He is 22 which means he was born about 1848. He was not listed with the household in 1860 and I questioned whether he was Adam's son or simply a farm worker? Frank Mensch is also listed in 1870 as "works at farm", but I know who he belongs to. I also found the marriage of a William A. Mensch to Mary E. Hona, 10/10/1871, Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI. If this is your ancestor and we can connection, I can share genealogy back to the 1600's with you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Feltz, Mohr Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1740 Message Board Post: It sounds as though many people have photos produced by "Perry, Photo Artist" of Battle Creek. Does anyone know what years the studio operated? Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mensch, Hoag Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1738.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Lucy. I might just take you up on that offer if I hit a snag. I'll watch for you Hoag family also. Happy hunting!

[email protected] wrote: ><snip> > >Have you check the MichGenWeb site yet? If not, go here: http://www.rootswebcom/~migenweb/ > > > Don't forget the Calhoun site, part of the MIGenWeb!! - http://www.rootswebcom/~micalhou/ You'll find two different search engines on the site, and I had "hits" on both the Hoag and Mensch surnames. Good luck! Sandy > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > -- 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. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1091.1 Message Board Post: Hello, i am working on the same family Robert and Darci are my gr.grandparents x 3 and their son George is my connect I have a little info on them, you missed (i believe his name is Joel) census was hard to read -born about 1843 N.Y. I would love to have someone on the same page as me sometimes I feel like I'm in this alone.I have been looking for gravesites to put some closure to some of these people,,I found one for a Frank (1854-1934)and Alberna(1875-1943) Hoag in the Bedford Township cemetery and I have a picture if you are interested.I am pretty sure this is the right Frank the dates match up.please feel free to e-me at [email protected] I have been doing some cemetery searching and snap pics of all related names weather I know if they fit in or not and frank was one of them,,took the pic and didnt have a clue,,you get lucky sometimes, I have not found Robert or Darce though and all the cemetery records for Bedford before 1870 were lost in a fire,,,so that leaves! me on the search,

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/1738.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: hey thanks so much,,I had seen alot of messages but not that one,,,I honestly dont have a Charles Hoag on my list(yet) but I am not ruling anything out as of yet, if I do come across one in my search I will let you know and I also live near Calhoun County and if there is any footwork or cemetery searching feel free to ask,just catch me at my e-mail [email protected] and yes I have seen that site have you seen www.census-online.com a great site and its free

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/1738.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Did you know there's someone else looking for Robert and Darce Hoag family? She writes: Hoag, William Author: Barbara Fleming Date: 31 Oct 2003 2:14 PM GMT Classification: Query I am looking for information regarding William Hoag, b. 1836 in England to Robert and Darce Celia Eavens. They came to New York and lived in Rochester, Monroe Co. between 1836 and 1839. They moved to Calhoun Co. between 1845 and 1848. Robert's other children were Elizabeth, b. Jan. 1836, Robert, b. 1839, NY, Christopher, b. 1841, NY, Joel, b. 1843, NY, Albert, b. 1845, NY, George, b. 1849, MI, John K., 1852, MI, and Frank Elmar, b. 1854, MI. Anyone having information to share, would be glad to share what I have found. If you type in Hoag in the Search box (top, left), select Calhoun Board, then click GO!, you'll get several messages and this is one of them. You might want to post a reply or email her directly. Good luck!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mensch, Hoag Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1738.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes. My ancestors Christian and Catharine Mensch came from Pennsylvania and settled in what was once the Fisher Settlement which was southeast of Homer, Calhoun Co., MI in 1833/34. Mariah's parents were Adam and Maria Mensch, Christian's nephew. I'm trying to trace all known descendants, and that's how I got to Charles Hoag. I notice Bedford is north of Augusta. I live in So California but was just back there the end of August for my aunt's funeral. Have you check the MichGenWeb site yet? If not, go here: http://www.rootswebcom/~migenweb/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VAUGHN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RFB.2ACE/1739 Message Board Post: Would like to locate cemetery in which 4th Great-Grandfather is buried. His name is Seneca VAUGHN (b. 1799 NY d. 14 Sep 1874 Leroy, Calhoun, MI). Any help is greatly appreciated. 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/an/RFB.2ACE/1738.1.1 Message Board Post: Robert and Darce came to US from Eng. around 1836/37. Robert died in 1872 and I believe Darci died around 1862 but I have no proof. To my knowledge they lived in N.Y. untill about 1844 and then moved to Bedford,Calhoun, Michigan . are you looking in the Calhoun area also?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hoag, Mensch Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RFB.2ACE/1738.1 Message Board Post: Hi! I don't know that I can help you, but possibly we can help each other. I'm looking for information on a CHARLES HOAG who I believe was the s/o Alva L. and Mariah K. (Mensch) Hoag. They were married June 23, 1861, and Charles was b. 1864. I have not been able to find Alva and Mariah in any census. What time frame are you searching?

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/1612.1.1 Message Board Post: I was checking some of my old postings and found that you had responded to this a while ago. I may have missed the notification, but I do want to thank you for doing the research. Thanks again, Bill

Listowner forwarding for Carrie. Please contact her if you are a descendant and would like this photo. Thanks to Carrie for sharing! Sandy -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Ransom and Laura Weaver Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:05:33 -0700 From: "Carrie Lippincott" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Hi Sandy, I'm hoping you can help me... Here is a photo of Ransom and Laura Weaver. I know that they spent time in Marshall, Michigan. Two daughters, Anna (Weaver) Mowry Woodward Gould (3 marriages) was born 3 Sep 1839 in Marshall and her sister, Laura (Weaver) Case b. 21 Mar 1843 in Marshall. I have been unable to find any direct descendents of Ransom and Laura to give them the photo. There was a third daughter named Phebe (Weaver) Cosgriff b. unknown. The photo came down in a Gould archive, I'd like to find a home for it with someone that would treasure it. (I have a copy of Laura Case's obit for the source of Ransom and Laura's names). Carrie -- Sandy Redmond County Coordinator, Barry County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mibarry County Coordinator, Calhoun County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou