This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sarge2062 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know the name of the family Ahave no inormatiun on them in the fanily records except names and some birthfates 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: CaroleAlden Surnames: SHAFER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4431.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michigan Death Records 1897-1920 available free at website: Seeking Michigan but I didn't find Charles. 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4431.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. 1920 - Name: Darrell S Sepaffer [aka Shafer] [Darrell S Petony] [Darrell S Scheffer] Home in 1920: Jackson Ward 7, Jackson, Michigan Age: 8 Estimated birth year: abt 1912 Birthplace: Michigan Relation to Head of House: Son Father's name: Father's Birth Place: Michigan Mother's Birth Place: Michigan Marital Status: Single Race: White Sex: Male Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Conrad Depalma 29, Italy Beatrice Depalma 35, MI Beatrice Depalma 5, MI Conrad Depalma 3, MI Nalie Depalma 1, MI [1 2/12] Dora Sepaffer 43, MI [Shafer]; m/inlaw, widow Darrell S Sepaffer 8, MI = b/inlaw 1910 - Charles & Dora are not listed in MICH. WHERE are they?? 1900 - Name: Dora A Shafer Home in 1900: Spring Arbor, Jackson, Michigan Age: 24 Birth Date: Mar 1876 Birthplace: Michigan Race: White Gender: Female Relationship to Head of House: Wife Father's Birthplace: Michigan Mother's Birthplace: Michigan Mother: number of living children: 2 Mother: How many children: 2 Spouse's name: Charles H Shafer Marriage Year: 1891 Marital Status: Married Years Married: 9 Occupation: Charles H Shafer 36, Mi - day loaboer Dora A Shafer 24, MI Beatrice E Shafer 5, MI Florence J Shafer 3, MI 1880 - Charles is not listed in MICH Charles died in 1917 in Jackson county. Order his death cert to discover his parents names. Order from the Jackson County clerks office directly. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: Darrel N Shafer Birth Year: 1910 Race: White, Citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Michigan State of Residence: Michigan County or City: Jackson Enlistment Date: 22 Oct 1942 Enlistment State: Michigan Enlistment City: Kalamazoo Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: National Guard in Federal Service, after 3 months of Discharge Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Porters, n.e.c. Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 67 Weight: 155 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: CaroleAlden Surnames: MILLER, SWIFT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Willard Public Library 7 West Van Buren Street - Battle Creek, MI 49017 - 269.968.8166 Phone: 269.968.8166 Fax: 269.968.3284 Newspaper index Item info: Microfilm available at the Helen Warner Branch Title: Swift, Arnold J. Personal subject: Swift, Arnold J. Personal subject: Swift, Agnes V. Miller Personal subject: Miller, Agnes V. (Swift) Host item entry: Coller Collection 1 p. 73-217 I don't know what it cost anymore to have the library look things up so you should contact them. It is an article listed in the coller collection, it could be a marriage, death ect. I've had very good luck with their collection. 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: CaroleAlden Surnames: Miller, Swift Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is someone who has this family at the website: Ancestry.com Agnes Vivian Miller Birth 18 Oct 1914 in Niagara County, New York, USA Death died 14 Feb 1999 in Grayling, Michigan, USA Parents Walter J Miller 1887 and Iva A Martin 1894 - Spouse Arnold Joseph Swift 1912 - 1995 Living Swift I'd start with asking family members if they have any records, pictures ect. Obituaries to help you get started, even pictures with no names on them, ask them who they belonged to. 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: sarge2062 Surnames: Swift, Miller Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I read your message and noticed that you mention an Ida. This was my gramdmothers givenname. I know that she leved in NY because that is where my mother was born before they moved to Battle Creek. My Grandmother married Walter Miiler . I do not know the date. My mother was born around 1914 Her name is Agnes V. (Miller) Swift. She is deceased I also know that she has 4 siblings Howard, Hazel Lucille and Marie. I have no idea where they are buried. Any information you can give me would be appreciated 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: PhuLamer Surnames: Davey Burch Moore Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/40.49/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George Riley Davey married Rebecca Burch in 1885 in Calhoun County, MI. They then homesteaed in Sutton, NE. I have a photo and a letter written by Rebecca [Burch] Davey, as she was the sister of my Gr-Gr-Grandmother Celestia [Burch] Moore. Howard Hickman My direct email is HowdyH@comcast.net 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: littledi1030 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4431/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find info on Charles Henry SHAFER, hod always been told he was from Reading , MI but hav e his marriage cert. which states he was from Calhoun co, MI., 1892 when he married Dora Alice COMSTOCK. Was told he was adopted and the 1900/1910 census seems to bear this out as it lists his father as beind born in Portugal, and his mother as Ireland. Shafer seems neither Portuguese or Irish in derivitive. ANY help in this would be appreciated ! 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: Westsnest3 Surnames: Crandall Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1185.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a photo of Sarahett's grave that I took in Beechwood Cemetery in Orleans County, NY that says she is a daughter. I took photos of all of Samuel and Hannah's family buried there. They are posted on Findagrave.com. Feel free to check them out. I have found out that Cyrus Crandall married Sarah Maria Crandall, and she died and is buried with her mother and probably her father and a sister in Dubois Cemetery in Calhoun County, MI. I found Samuel's signature on probate records in October of 1882, as he received a portion of a life insurance policy for Sarah Maria. He was listed as living in Barry County, MI, as he had several sons living in that area. This, however, is the last I have seen of him at this time. 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: Sandra_Redmond Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4425.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - I have information about this Wood family. Please contact me directly - sandyredmond@earthlink.net 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: bobbyandmaria Surnames: Wales, Burke Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4430/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Family member in search of an obituary for a family member. Gordon R Wales date of birth: 10 Jul 1914, MI. date of death: 10 Jun 1999, Albion, Calhoun, MI. He married Doris O. (Burke). Thanks in advance for your assistance. Bob 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4425.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. 1850 - Name: Lewis Wood Age: 21 Estimated birth year: abt 1829 Birth Place: New York Gender: Male Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Convis, Calhoun, Michigan David Wood 54, NY Annis Wood 47, NY Lewis Wood 21, NY Sally Wood 19, NY Ambedelop Wood 16, OH Betsey Wood 13, OH Aloni Wood 12, OH Thomas Wood 10, OH Alexander Wood 6, OH 1860 - Name: Hannah Wood Age in 1860: 28 Birth Year: abt 1832 Birthplace: New York Home in 1860: Convis, Calhoun, Michigan Gender: Female Post Office: Marshall Louis Wood 31, NY - farmer Hannah Wood 28, NY Rachael Wood 7, MI Edgar Wood 6, MI Melissa Wood 11/12, MI John Hall 31, NY - farm worker Philo Hall 8, MI There are several Hall families living near Lewis & Hannah NOTE - 1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships or parental birthplaces. 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: Heritage102 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1778.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Judy, Thanks for this entry. Just came across it. I am married to Dave Harrington a descendant of George Duckham, Louise's twin brother. Do you have any photo's of Louise? xxx Ann 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: Heritage102 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1778.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have been told that Louise was murdered by either her husband or a former husband/boyfriend. Haven't found anything to back that yet. Louise was my husband's grandfather's sister. My mother-in-law told me this about Louise. 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4426.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. 1930 - Name: Lulu Young Home in 1930: Three Rivers, St Joseph, Michigan Age: 48 Estimated birth year: abt 1882 Birthplace: Michigan Relation to Head of House: Head Race: White Parents' birthplace: MI/MI Lulu Young 48, MI Ross Young 21, MI = son, machinist @ auto factory [1909] Samual G Eby 56, OH = cousin, widowed Samual G Eby 20, MI = cousin 1920 - cannot locate Lulu or Ross 1910 - Lulu is not listed NEED DOB birthplace for Joseph Young 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: 867539 Surnames: Avery Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2263.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Richard Glad to hear from you. I keep in touch with the two children of the late Gordon and Elizabeth Ann Avery, they are my cousins. If you would like to contact me my email is btcollingwood@gmail.com Hope to hear from you. All the best. Bob. 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: RichardAvery001 Surnames: Avery, Brand, VanWyck, Stanisz, Topley Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2263.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gordon and Elizabth had two children -- Gordon and Helen. I have not been in touch with either for many years and, as I am 66 and they were both older than me, it is possible both are deceased. Gordon Chauncey Herman Avery married a second time. The given name of the second wife was Gladys but I don't know her maiden name. She is also deceased and they had no children together. Gordon Chauncey Herman Avery was born in Toronto and after his retirement from Canada Post, he and Gladys eventually moved to the small town of Campbellford, Ontario. Gordon Chauncey Herman Avery was the eldest of four children born (all in Toronto) to Harry Herman Avery and his wife, Bessie Violet Brand. Their second born was Elmer John Avery (deceased); their third child was William Henry Brand Avery (my father, deceased Jan. 1, 1982) and finally Daisy Eileen Avery (who married Gordon McCullaugh and had two children -- Joan and Ann). Daisy and Gordon are both deceased; the whereabouts of their two children are unknown to me but Ann was last known to have been living in southern California. Harry Herman Avery was born in Upstate New York in the village of Lebanon, not far from Syracuse. He came to Toronto in the late 19th century or very early 20th century, but why decided to emigrate to Canada and the exact date, are unknown to me. Of interest, Bessie Violet Brand, wife of Harry Herman Avery, came to Canada with two sisters. They were all born in England and placed in an orphanage after their mother died and their father was unable (or perhaps unwilling) to care for them. They came to Canada as part of the Barnardo Orphans program. Elmer John Avery was also married twice. He had at least two children with his first wife, their first being Elmer John Avery Jr. His other children (and how many of them there were) are unknown to me. They eventually divorced and Elmer remarried some time later but had no children with his second wife. If it is of interest to you, here is some additional information about my father, William Henry Brand Avery. He was born in Toronto on March 30, 1912. He married Madaline VanWyck on Sept. 10, 1941. I (Richard VanWyck Avery) was born Feb. 10, 1944 and my sister, Jane Madaline Avery, was born Sept. 10, 1947. Jane married David Grant Ross in May, 1970 (I forget the exact date) and they had three daughters (Jennifer, Heather and Catharine), all now married with children of their own. I married Mary Lorraine Nicholle on Aug. 4th, 1970. We had one child: Tracey Nicholle Avery, born Aug. 26, 1972. Nicholle is married to Mark John Stanisz and they have three children: son Matthew William; twin daughters Emily Avery and Sarah Katharine. Currently, Matthew is 11 and the twins are nine. I hope this has been of some interest and use to you in your family research. If you have other questions, please post again and I will do my best to answer. All the best Richard Avery 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: 867539 Surnames: Avery Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2263.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Richard I just happened to come across your message when I was looking at the Avery/Brand family lines. My connection to this family is through marriage. My Aunt Elizabeth Ann Topley married Gordon Chauncey Hermann Avery in 1933 in Toronto. Gordon died May 16, 1984 in Toronto. His wife Elizabeth died Mar. 6, 1938 she was my father's sister and she was born in Wales. I don't know here Gordon was born, do you? Look forward to hearing from you. Bob 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4429.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GO back and carefully read my 1st statement to the response. 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: Cecilia_FabosBecker Surnames: Drumm, Brown, Inman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4429.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, thank you, thank you very much! I had begun to find SOME of that documentation after I did my posting but not nearly as much. I never found the 1930 census record, for instance, nor several of the marriage records, and only an incomplete listing of one of the marriage records. I did find the cemetery records for the family at the genweb archives for Calhoun county (Riverside Cemetery, Albion) but I never did find Mary "Polly" Drumm's record. (B. 1811--d. btw 1880-1890?). She was the mother of Peter Drumm and lived with him in 1880, but she was not on the 1900 census, nor in the Riverside cemetery where one of the daughters who died before 1900 is buried, suggesting she died before the family moved to Albion. I suspect she's buried at whatever cemetery is closest to Sheridan in Calhoun County, but that cemetery has apparently not been transcribed and put on-line. Are you descended from this family? If so, it's a cousin of yours I'm trying to help-Mike Garrett. His mother was Shirley Drumm, a daughter of Rex Edward Drumm. Mike's been a good friend of mine for 10 years now. Again, thank you very much! Cecilia 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.