This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Joyful Surnames: KERSTETTER, RISHEL, RIAL, PULVER, KLINE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4048/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I will be visiting Calhoun & St Joseph Counties in a few weeks and wondered if anyone has any recommendations for the best place(s) to research in Calhoun County. My John Kerstetter family lived in Leroy Township on the 1870 & 1880 Census (Ancestry.com has them indexed as Kaslator on the 1870 census). I have a copy of the 1873 Leroy Township Atlas which shows J Kerstetter owning land in the SW/4 of the NW/4 of section 33. The 1894 Atlas shows this same land owned by D.D. Rishel (which is John Kerstetter's wife's family). I'd like to find records related to this land, and any other tidbits of information available about the family (other than the census, marriage & death records that I already have). *John KERSTETTER (b. about April 1822 PA, d. 13 Feb 1913, St Joseph County, MI) *Mary (Rishel) KERSTETTER (b. 30 Sep 1828, d. 11 Dec 1901, St Joseph County, MI) *John S KERSTETTER (b. 26 Dec 1849 PA, d. 21 Aug 1924, St Joseph County, MI. Married Emeline J Clark) *David H KERSTETTTER (b. 29 Dec 1851 PA, d. 13 May 1928, St Joseph County, MI. Married 1: Maggie Forbes or Forber, Married 2: Mary A Fliger) *Sarah Jane KERSTETTER (b. 15 May 1853 PA, died 10 Nov 1855, St Joseph County, MI) *Mary A KERSTETTER (b. 04 July 1855 St Joseph Co, MI, death unknown, probably Oregon; married Walter C Riley. Also went by the name Mate ot Mattie) *Lewis J C KERSTETTER (b. 25 Oct 1856 St Joseph Co, MI, a twin, d. 15 Nov 1952 Vancouver, Clark, WA. Married 1: Orpha Jane "Jennie" VanHyning; Married 2: May Eleanor Totten) *Louisa R KERSTETTER (b. 25 Oct 1856 St Joseph Co, MI, a twin, d. 22 Jan 1936 Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; married George Francis Pulver) *Jonathan Elmer KERSTETTER (b. 22 Mar 1858, St Joseph County, MI; d. 1 June 1925 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. Married Clara A Hall) *Jeremiah S KERSTETTER (b. Feb 1860 St Joseph or Calhoun County, MI; d. 15 Nov 1879 in Kalamazoo, but his death is recorded in Calhoun County Records) *Charles KERSTETTER (b. 7 May 1862 St Joseph or Calhoun County, MI; d. 10 Feb 1888, St Joseph County, MI) *Loretta "Etta" KERSTETTER (b. 26 Nov 1863 St Joseph or Calhoun County, MI; d. 2 May 1856 South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana; Married Alvin L RIAL) *Clarissa KERSTETTER (b. 1865 St Joseph or Calhoun County MI, died Unknown; Married 1: Charles W Buell; Married 2: James S. Kline; Last known residence 10 April 1930 South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana) *George W KERSTETTER (b. 5 May 1867 St Joseph or Calhoun County, MI; d. 21 Oct 1878 Leroy, Calhoun, MI) Joy Kersteter jkersteter@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: WEST, HOWELL, SITTAS, PENN, LEWIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4047/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WEST, Mr. Howard, Jr. Of Battle Creek, MI Passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, August 26, 2007 in Romulus, MI. Howard was born on May 9, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of Howard and Opal (Howell) West. Howard was a life-long member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Howard attended Western Michigan University, pursuing a degree in the medical field, when he was drafted and sent to Vietnam. He served honorably as a medic and after leaving active service, he continued to serve his country for the next 30 years in the Army Reserves, obtaining the rank of First Sergeant. After returning from the war, he obtained a degree in Criminal Justice from Kellogg Community College and worked as a police officer for the VA Hospital, for the next 15 years. In recent years, Howard worked in the trucking business and as a motor vehicle operator/ owner. At his passing, he was employed as a supervisor for a trucking company. Howard was preceded in death by his mother, Opal West and a brother, Herman Lewis West. He is survived by a ! daughter, Andria S. West; a son, Aaron J. Sittas; his father, Howard West, Sr.; three brothers, Clarence (Jeanine) Howell, Harold (Christie) West and Ronald West; four sisters, Betty (Willie) Penn, Wanda Lewis, Janell West and Teresa West; one grandchild, Adrian West; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services 11:00 AM Friday at Trinity Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church. 117 W. North Street, Elder Riley Harris, officiating. Friends may view 4-6 PM today at the Harper Funeral Home, 521 Douglas Avenue, 342-1000. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/30/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: raymcadams Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/94.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the quick response. I am trying to find the parents of Caroline Wood. Looks like it might be David & Anna Wood. Looks like Jeremiah Brand's father might be Roswell Brand. Ray Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mnorton1968 Surnames: Brand, Wood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/94.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ray, I have a copy of a book called "Marriage Records of Calhoun County, MI1836-1890" THIS IS ONLY AN INDEX.... "Jeremiah Brand married Caroline Wood - Jul 14, 1843" I hope this helps. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: raymcadams Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/94.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am tracing Jeremiah Brand who married Caroline Wood about 1842. Do you have any knowledge about this Calhoun Co. family? Jeremiah may have been a son of Roswell Brand. Thanks. Ray McAdams rglmca@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rose197553150 Surnames: Barber-Fazel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1908.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am Daisy barber-Fazel's grand daughter and would like to know more of her family's history if possible. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patConklin56 Surnames: Allen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4046/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am looking for any information on Charles H Allen, who was an employee of the Grand Trunk Railroad in the early 1900's. The only information I have is that he died of a gunshot wound around 1937 in Hickory Corners, Michigan. His wife was Marie A Daly, and was survived by four children and were living in Battle Creek at the time. One son also worked for Grand Trunk after WWII. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: glivings1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4032.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Unable to find any record of James Ackerson's death in either the County death index or Willard Library's extensive death index, I found a listing for him in the County Probate records, although he died intestate. This record gave me his death date as Oct 3, 1882. The October 4, 1882 local newspaper in a tiny notice observed that he committed suicide, having been "partially insame for some time." His wife Maria from the death index died July 13, 1885. No obit could be found, so their burial locations remain unknown. Please send your mailing address to glivings@willard.lib.mi.us and I will send you these documents. George Livingston Local & Family History Librarian Willard Library Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tswartly Surnames: Swarthout, Secord, Thompson, Brown Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/152.334.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just came across your message concerning Charles and Julia. Myself [Tim Swartout] and Dennis Secord are also looking into the Swartout-Secord connection. Julia would be my great-aunt [I think]. She was my grandfather William Swartout's sister. Their other siblings were; Rosa [Thompson] and Jennie [Brown?]. Their parents, my great-grandparents were John H. Swarthout and Emma [Parks] Swarthout. Dennis and I are hot on the trail, as of July 2007, for their burial sites, in Battle Creek. We definitely have Julia's & Charles at Reese Cemetery in BC, and possible findings of Rosa, Jennie and Emma's at Memorial Park in BC. Further to come. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maingirl56 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4044.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you very much, my address is Cherl Fitzpatrick 4774 W Lake Montcalm Rd. Six Lakes MI 48886 again I really appreciate the help Cherl Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I've "rescued" a group of old photographs which all appear to be related in some manner. Based on limited research I was able to locate information regarding the family and have included my notes along with descriptions of each of the photographs. The photographs included in this grouping are as follows: 1. Luther WESTFALL, no studio or loc, tintype, 1870's or 1880's, young man in teens 2. George Burton WESTFALL, Browns Gallery in Howell, MI, 1880's, young man in teens or 20's George Burton WESTFALL b. Aug 1865 in Tyrone Township, MI to parents William WESTFALL (b. Mar 1843 in NY) and Mary CORNELL (b. Sept 1843 in Tyrone Township, MI), George married Grace WESTPHALL b. 11 Aug 1873 in MI, George died Feb 1957 in Brighton, MI, he had 3 children, Lila; Arthur Lyle; and Virgil Eber WESTFALL born between 1891 and 1904 in MI 3. & 4. Arthur L. WESTFALL, A. Devereaux Studio in Fenton, MI, 1890's or 1900's, infant, note "Leila's Brother" - 2 copies 5. Florence WESTPHAL HUTCHINSON, Devereaux Studio in Fenton, MI, 1880's, young woman in teens 6. Arthur WESTPHAL w/unidentified man, Drenkel Studio in Aspen, CO, dated July 26 1890, man in 20's, notes "Mamma's" and "Leila's Uncle" and "Traveling Salesman for American Can Co. was on road for many years" Arthur M. WESTPHAL b. 3 Aug 1868/69 in Brighton, MI to parents Godfrey C. WESTPHAL and Mary E. BOYLAN (b. 30 Apr 1845 in PA), married 3 times, 1st - Linda MILLS; 2nd - Emma BURT; and 3rd - Kate I. or J. RUMERY on 24 Jan 1912 in Hopkins Township, MI. Arthur died 25 apr 1932 in McMinnville, TN. 7. John WESTFALL, A. Devereaux Studio in Fenton, MI, 1890's, man in 30's, note "younger brother of George Burton WESTFALL" 8. Leon WESTPHAL, Chapman Studio in Howell, MI, 1890's, young man in teens, note "Leila's Mother's Cousin" Leon A. or Alvah Leon WESTPHAL b. 6 Jan 1881 Genoa, MI to parents Frederick A. WESTPHAL (b. 19 Sept 1838 in Horace, Germany) and Minerva SMITH b. 18 Dec 1862 in Genoa, MI), married Pearl GRIFFIN on 15 Oct 1903 in Chilson, MI 9. Adlina (Adelina) MILLS, Cault Studio in Howell, MI, 1890's, young woman in teens or 20's, note "Arthur M. WESTPHAL'S first wife" and "daughter of Dr. MILLS" Adalena MILLS b. MI to parents W. J. MILLS and Hannah BEACH, married Arthus M. WESTPHAL on 10 Jun 1896 in Howell, MI 10. Dr. Wesley J. MILLS, Theo W. Phinisey Studio in Monroe, MI, 1880's, man in his 50's 1880 census of Howell, MI: Wesley J. MILLS, age 49, born NY, a Physician, parents born NY Mary A. MILLS, wife, age 33, born MI, Keeping House, parents born MI Carrie E. MILLS, dau, age 24, born MI, a School Teacher, parents born NY/MI Eugene S. MILLS, son, age 19, born MI, a Railroad Employee, parents born NY/MI Adeline A. MILLS, dau, age 6, born MI, at School, parents born NY/MI Elisabeth MILLS, mother, age 73, born NY, Keeping House, parents born NY 11. Alfred M. NEFF, R. D. Bayley Studio in Battle Creek, MI, 1890's, man in his 40's, note "Leila's mother's sister's husband" and "sister is Martha WESTPHAL NEFF" Alfred M. NEFF b. 1871 in VA Martha Estelle WESTPHAL b. 28 Jul 1870 in MI to parents George or Godfrey C. WESTPHAL (b. 1835 in Prussia) and Mary E. BOYLAN (b. 30 apr 1845 in PA), married A. M. NEFF on 1 Jan 1894 in Howell, MI, Martha had 5 siblings including, Addie L.; Mary Elsie; Jennie Florence; Arthur Milton; and Grace E. WESTPHAL born between 1863 and 1873. 12. Frank BOYLAN of Howell, MI, George W. Wise Studio in Janesville, WI, 1890's, man in his 20's 13. George CORNELL of Livingston County MI, J. H. Phipps Studio in Fenton, MI, 1870's or 1880's, man in his 70's, note "married Eliza WILLIAMS" and "issue, Mary, Cordelia, Sarah, Anon, and George Jr." and "Father of Mary Elizabeth CORNELL" I am hoping to be able to return this group of photographs to a member of the family and would appreciate your contacting me regarding the photographs and this extended family if you are related. Thanks, Shelley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TORREY, MCELVAIN, BLODGETT, BAIRD, HESS, GROUX Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4045/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TORREY, James E. Of Three Rivers Formerly of Battle Creek Passed away peacefully on August 24, 2007 at Heartland Healthcare in Three Rivers. James was born August 3, 1925 in Augusta, MI, the son of George and Gladys Torrey and had lived in Battle Creek for most of his life. He retired in 1986 after working at the Battle Creek Community Hospital for 25 years. James was married to Iveline McElvain in 1948 and she preceded him in death on March 1, 1990. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Warren, Elwyn and Jack and by a sister, Genevieve Blodgett. Surviving are three brothers, George (Mary) and Earl (Dorothy), all of Climax, Eugene (Lucille) of Kalamazoo and three sisters, Dorothy (Bill) Baird of Florida, Mary Hess of Texas and Helen Groux of Battle Creek; many nieces and nephews of the Hatfield family that cared for James for the past several years and many other nieces and nephews of the Torrey family. Services will be held at 1:00 o'clock Tuesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle C! reek St . Friends may meet the family Monday from 6-8 PM at the Galesburg Chapel. Interment will be in Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions in James's memory may be made to the American Heart Association. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/25/2007. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: glivings1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4043.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have uncovered the obituaries of Lorenzo Dean, d. April 26, 1936 and Laura Dean, d. July 9, 1920. He died at the home of his daughter in Detroit. Please provide your mailing address to me at glivings@willard.lib.mi.us and I will send these documents to you. George Livingston Local & Family History Librarian Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: glivings1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4044.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have uncovered the obituary of Jennie from October 1955. She died as Jennie Cunningham and is buried next to Emory Buyce in Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Please provide your mailing address to me at glivings@willard.lib.mi.us and I will send to you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Sandy, She did.? Thanks! .... Ann -----Original Message----- From: Sandra Redmond <slredmond@earthlink.net> To: micalhou@rootsweb.com; MICALHOU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:26 pm Subject: Re: [MICALHOU] Family Tree for Newsletter Hi Deb - Thanks for your contribution! However, to prevent computer viruses, Rootsweb doesn't allow any attachments. Would you please send directly to Ann? Thanks again, Sandy -----Original Message----- >From: Bruce & Debbie Eddy <eddyb@voyager.net> >Sent: Aug 29, 2007 8:06 AM >To: MICALHOU-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [MICALHOU] Family Tree for Newsletter > >My husband's grandfather was from the Albion area. If you'd like to use >it in your newsleter that would be fine with me. > >Attached should be a family tree of Irwin Howell Eddy. He had ancestors >on three sides of his family from Albion--Eddy, Howell, Downing. The >Eddys and Howells are in your first families project. > >Please let me know if it doesn't come through. > >Deb Eddy >Charlotte, MI > >------------------------------- >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 ------------------------------- 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 ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

Hi Deb - Thanks for your contribution! However, to prevent computer viruses, Rootsweb doesn't allow any attachments. Would you please send directly to Ann? Thanks again, Sandy -----Original Message----- >From: Bruce & Debbie Eddy <eddyb@voyager.net> >Sent: Aug 29, 2007 8:06 AM >To: MICALHOU-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [MICALHOU] Family Tree for Newsletter > >My husband's grandfather was from the Albion area. If you'd like to use >it in your newsleter that would be fine with me. > >Attached should be a family tree of Irwin Howell Eddy. He had ancestors >on three sides of his family from Albion--Eddy, Howell, Downing. The >Eddys and Howells are in your first families project. > >Please let me know if it doesn't come through. > >Deb Eddy >Charlotte, MI > >------------------------------- >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

My husband's grandfather was from the Albion area. If you'd like to use it in your newsleter that would be fine with me. Attached should be a family tree of Irwin Howell Eddy. He had ancestors on three sides of his family from Albion--Eddy, Howell, Downing. The Eddys and Howells are in your first families project. Please let me know if it doesn't come through. Deb Eddy Charlotte, MI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maingirl56 Surnames: Bailey, Buys, Buyce Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4044/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Need information on Jennie Buyce, my great grandmother, she lived in Battle Creek pretty much all of her life, I was told by another family member that she may have remarried but he did not know who?? I have not been able to find her in the social security deaths, her maiden name was Bailey she married Emory Buys, (Buyce) in Kalkaska County in 1910,she moved to Battle Creek in the 1930's where she ran a boarding house,any information would be greatly appreciated. thank you my email address is maingirl56@yahoo.com Thank you Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

In search of....... - Stories and pictures?about people and places of Albion area - An Ancestor tree about someone from Albion area - Information about original CCGS officers and members FOR 20th?anniversary edition?of Calhoun County Genealogical Society Newsletter DUE OUT SOON!? Please submit to annheisler@aol.com ASAP. THANK YOU! ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Encanto59 Surnames: DEAN, RORK Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4043/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have just finished tracking a Lorenzo Dean born in Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan in Sept 1844 and not sure if his father is the Henry R. Dean out of Canada that I have also been tracking. Lorenzo married Laura Ann Rork on 04 Feb 1868 in Barry County; they had a son Arthur H. Dean born about 1870, possibly in Assyria Twp., Barry, Co. where they lived for many years... Lorenzo and Laura then moved to Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan (1900-1920 census) where it is possible Laura died; on 1930 census (07 April 1930), Lorenzo is widowed and living as a lodger in the hhd of a Hurston family. I am not sure when or where he died - have not found that as yet. Information on Laura Ann from marriage record is that she was born in Herkimer County, New York. Can anyone help with more information; any descendants out there? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.