This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: OSTERMANN, NUNN, CLAYPOOL, LAUER, SCHAU, JUNKER, SIEVERT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4412/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OSTERMANN, William H. Age 88 Of Battle Creek William H. Ostermann, age 88, of Battle Creek, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Battle Creek Health Systems. He was born October 18, 1921 in Fairfield, IL, the son of Joseph C. and Clemma (Nunn) Ostermann. He joined the US Army and was with the 30th Division "Old Hickory"/ 118th FA, landing at Normandy, in through France and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. William worked for 37 years as a carpenter for G.O. Lewis Company retiring in 1986, and with his wife were co-owners and operators of Ostermann Tax Service until they retired in 1999. On June 18, 1949, William H. Ostermann was united in marriage for 61 years to Wilma Jean Claypool. She survives. In addition to his wife, Jean, William is survived by a son, Dan W. Ostermann of Cedar Springs; two daughters, Peg A. (Russ) Lauer of Kalamazoo, Judy K. (Tom) Schau of Richland; three grandsons, Matthew, Nathan and Michael Schau, all of Richland; several nephews, nieces and his beloved dog "Sandy". He was preceded by his parents! and two sisters, Francis Junker and Wanda Sievert. William was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and served as secretary for the Fraternal Order of United Commercial Travelers and was a member of Carpenters Union - Local # 871. He loved working in his vegetable and flower garden, growing beautiful tomatoes and roses, was an avid reader and loved his country music. At the request of family, friends may call after 6 PM, Thursday July 22, 2010 from 6 - 8 PM at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 105 Capital Ave. NE Battle Creek A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 noon, Friday, July 23, 2010 at St. Philip Catholic Church, 92 Capital Avenue, NE with Father Charles H. Fischer, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, with complete Military Honors. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the church or Humane Society of South Central Michigan, 2500 Watkins Rd., Battle Creek, MI, 49015. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on July 21, 2010 (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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4409.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this person. 1880 - Robert is not listed in this MICH. census. 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: bhurst1948 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4411.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you haven't already, I would suggest you contact the local library. They may have the 1976 paper on film and will do the look up for you and alot of libraries have obit files they can check for old newspaper articles. Google Battle Creek Public 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: leestover67 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4411/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would appreciate it if someone could get me the obituary for Harrison Stuart Platt. The information that I have on him shows that He was born on 26 Nov 1910 and died on 25 May 1976 in Battle Creek,Calhoun County,Michigan. Thank You, Lee 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: COMFORT, ROGERS, ANDREWS, LANGLEY, MURPHY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4410/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COMFORT, Ned E. Age 86 Of Caro, MI Ned E. Comfort, 86, of Caro, MI formerly of Albion passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Tuscola County Medical Care in Caro, MI. He was born March 10, 1924 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Elwood and Bertine (Rogers) Comfort. On October 26, 1944 he was married to Irma Virginia Andrews in East Cleveland, Ohio and she preceded him in death December 23, 2007. He has been a resident of the Albion Area since 1957 moving back here from Bradenton, Florida. He is a World War II U.S. Army Veteran serving with the Army Engineers from 1944-1946. He was employed with the United States Postal Service as a Mail Carrier in Bradenton, Florida and in Albion, retiring in 1974. He was a Founding member along with his wife of the Albion Church of the Nazarene. After his retirement, he and his wife served with the Missionary Services in the Dominican, Venezuela, Peru, Costa Rica, New Guinea, Ecuador, and Chili. He loved his Gardening. He is survived by three sons, Ronald E. (Sandi) Comfort of Caro, MI! ; Joseph A. (Jenny) Comfort of Concord; Elwood M. "Mark" (Connie) Comfort of Glendale, AZ; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two sisters, Carol (A.W.) Langley of Pasadena, CA; Jean Murphy of Dowagiac, MI. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Comfort. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday July 20, 2010 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Erie Street Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 208 West Erie Street, Albion, MI 49224. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald E. Comfort officiating. Burial will be at the Raisin Valley Cemetery-Tecumseh, MI Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on July 20, 2010 (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: casay2150 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Names on death certificates are wrong many times. I've come across several. Most of the time it depends on who the informant was. It's really not a 'mystery' per say, just confused people giving what they thought was accurate information at the time. GL with your research. 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: jajordan81 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4409/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking if Robert S. Brown born 15 Mar 1818 in Virginia. Died 1 Nov 1891 in Battle Creek, Michigan. If he had any other relatives in Michigan. 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Some good places to look: Seeking Michigan and Willard Public Library look for their newspaper index. 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: HenryMercer83 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/2274.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kw: Grandpa Wallace are burried in the Newaygo cemetry next to G-ma Wallace, and you have answered a question I have had , who was laid to rest on the right side of True W grave it is our grgrand father Henry W after our Uncle Hank which I am named for. once again . HenMerc@aol.com I hope the first reply came thru tho you. WE are cousins Ain't that Great!!!!! 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: DAMSMA, LINNEMAN, FINCH, NIEBOER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4408/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DAMSMA, Dorothy A. Battle Creek Dorothy A. Damsma, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born on November 2, 1918 in Kalamazoo to Fred and Marjorie (Linneman) Finch. Dorothy married James Damsma on June 20, 1942 in Kalamazoo. He preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 2005. She is survived by sons, Marvin Damsma of Tucson, AZ and Harold Damsma of Hollywood, FL; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Irene G. Nieboer. Dorothy enjoyed reading and playing the piano. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Lady Lakes, FL. Cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Inurnment will take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Memorial donations may be given to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, Battle Creek. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on July 14, 2010 (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: MissingLinks62 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1562.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm going through my archived emails to refresh my memory on where I left off with this search. Here is one reply, and I'll forward any others I find in the hope that the information might help you: "I don't know who else will answer but there is a Historical group. in Battle Creek and no doubt they would have the information for you. The records they had and sorted thru were everything you could imagine. Try that." 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: ryangraphics Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1562.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would check with the State Library. I just found out they do not have any employment records. But, they do have a lot of other information worth checking into. 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: MissingLinks62 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1562.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No, I never did find them. I need to make a trip to Michigan and see if they still exist. I wonder whether the State of Michigan Library would have them -- it has quite an extensive history collection. Let me know if you find anything, and I'll save your email in case I ever find anything. Janet 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: 20tee10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks....I'll try the Calhoun Clerk's office 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/4405.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MICH started issuing death certs. in 1861. A death cert should show the place of burial. BUT considering the time period the family may have decided to burry them near the family home?? Also, it cost a few $$ for the doctor to file the death cert [when he felt like it] so in this case it may never have been done. Order the death cert from the Calhoun County Clerk's Office directly. If a cert cannot be located, the fee will not be returned. 1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships or parental birthplaces. 1870 - Name: Elizabeth Hudson Birth Year: abt 1850 Age in 1870: 20 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Bedford, Calhoun, Michigan Race: White Gender: Female Post Office: Battle Creek single, domestic servant 1860 - Name: C D Hudson Age in 1860: 35 Birth Year: abt 1825 Birthplace: New York Home in 1860: Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota Gender: Male Post Office: Red Wing C D Hudson 35, NY = hotel keeper S E Hudson 34, NY Eliza P Hudson 10, NY Bradley P Hudson 6, MICH Adelia Hudson 2, MN Bradley may have died in MN from a childhood disease. 1870 - Name: Adelia Hudson Birth Year: abt 1858 Age in 1870: 12 Birthplace: Minnesota Home in 1870: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan Race: White Gender: Female Post Office: Battle Creek Levi Stewart 49, NY - farmer Harriet M Stewart 49, NY Adelia Hudson 12, MN - at school [unknown relationship] 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: 20tee10 Surnames: HUDSON-CLEVELAND-WOODS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4405.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas...so impressed on the info you provided. Perhaps you can help me with some research in Calhoun. Eliza P. Hudson was born 1850 in NY daughter of Charles D. Hudson and Sophronia Stewart. Married to James Cleveland 1872 in Battle Creek. Died 8 Aug 1879 in a boat house fire on Goguac Lake near Battle Creek along with 2 of her youngest children. I have a newspaper article describing the fire. Her huband James, was a steamboat captain on the Lew Clark and then the Spirit of Battle Creek. Trying to find where Eliza and the children were buried. Have been told that the cemeteries records for the cemeteries around Goguac Lake are not available. Any suggestion or direction is greatly appreciated. Such a tragic family....Eliza's mother was in The State Hospital in Minnesota; her sister Adelia died of TB in the Kalamazoo Asylum. Their father was a minister in Oronoco, Olmstead and died there around 1865-1868. Eliza and Adelia returned to BC to live with an uncle and aun! t. Haven't been able to find out what happened to their brother Bradley either. Hope you can help. 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/4405.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. Silas Knickerbocker b. 6 Aug 1808 in New York State d. 4 Aug 1875 in Sheridan Township, Calhoun County, Michigan his parents - Harmon Knickerbocker b. 1763 in Dutchess County, New York d. 15 May 1827 in Town of Hopewell, Ontario County, New York Anar Benham b. 1765 in Waterbury, Connecticut d. 17 April 1820 in Town of Hopewell, Ontario County, New York 1850 - Name: S Knickerbocker Age: 45 Estimated birth year: abt 1805 Birth Place: New York Gender: Male Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan Julia A Clemons 28, NY N C Wilkinson 38, NY M H Hempstead 30, NY John Fisher 33, NY S Knickerbocker 45, NY [Silas] Margaret Knickerbocker 27, NY George Luce 22 Lewis Wilson 30 Mary Wilson 21 Alta Wilson 0 1860 - Name: Myron Knickerbocker Age in 1860: 38 Birth Year: abt 1822 Birthplace: New York Home in 1860: Albion, Calhoun, Michigan Gender: Male Post Office: Homer Myron Knickerbocker 38, Ny - farmer Sarah Knickerbocker 29, NY Mary Knickerbocker 10, MI Charles Knickerbocker 7, MI 1870 - Name: Mariette Knickerbocker Birth Year: abt 1823 Age in 1870: 47 Birthplace: Vermont Home in 1870: Sheridan, Calhoun, Michigan Race: White Gender: Female Post Office: Albion Siras Knickerbocker 62, NY - cooper Mariette Knickerbocker 47, VT Ida Knickerbocker 18, MI WHY is Silas on Charles death Cert ?? Silas count be Myron's middle name. Many ppl flip/flopped btw their 1st & middle names from one census to another. Also, there are several Myron Knickerbockers in MICH at that time. Again, brothers would frequently name their children after a brother or sister. VERY hard to follow the family line when this happens. WHO is the informant on Charles death cert????? WHO did CHARLES marry?? 1880 census shows 2 Charles Knickerbockers 1880 - Name: Charles Knickerbocker Home in 1880: Albion, Calhoun, Michigan Age: 26 Estimated birth year: abt 1854 Birthplace: Michigan Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Flora Father's birthplace: New York Mother's birthplace: New York Occupation: Clerk In Store Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Charles Knickerbocker 26, MI Flora Knickerbocker 23, NY E. Lloyd Knickerbocker 2M, MI Elizabeth Taylor 16, NY - servant Calphurnia Olcott 60, MI [unknown relationship] 1880 - Name: Charles Knickerbocker Home in 1880: Eckford, Calhoun, Michigan Age: 24 Estimated birth year: abt 1856 Birthplace: Michigan Relation to Head of Household: Son Father's Name: Alanson Father's birthplace: Holland Mother's Name: Maria Mother's birthplace: Connecticut Occupation: Works On Farm Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Alanson Knickerbocker 76, NY - blacksmith Maria Knickerbocker 60, NY Myron Knickerbocker 32, MI - son Charles Knickerbocker 24, MI son [1856] Louisa Knickerbocker 24, Mi - d/inlaw Mittie Knickerbocker 4, MI -g/dau William Knickerbocker 3, MI - g/son Hattie Knickerbocker 8M, OCT. '79 MI - g/dau death record - Name: Charles Knickerbocker Gender: Male Burial Date: Burial Place: Death Date: 29 Nov 1925 Death Place: Albion, Calhoun, Michigan Age: 73 Birth Date: 1852 Birthplace: Michigan Occupation: Race: White Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Father's Name: Silas Knickerbocker Father's Birthplace: N.Y. Mother's Name: Marian Knickervocker Mother's Birthplace: N.Y. Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B51827-8 System Origin: Michigan-EASy Source Film Number: 1009293 Reference Number: V 6 p 546 Collection: Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995 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: ryangraphics Surnames: Day, Nickerson, Stacey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4407/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are there archives somewhere of the Battle Creek Sanitarium employment records? I am looking for the period of 1918-1920. Would like to find a Pearl (Stacey) Day Nickerson that was working there about that time period. Thanks, to any information. 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: ryangraphics Surnames: Day, Stacey, Nickerson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4406/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pearl (Stacey) Day Nickerson passed away March 1987 in Okemos, Ingham, Michigan. Mrs. Pearl Nickerson was from Ontario, Canada and had married Floyd Eugene Day in Michigan in 1909. Then Mr. Day passed away in 1912. I have found a few documents that state she was working as a nurse at the Battle Creek Sanitarium about 1918-1920. She then remarried Hazen P Nickerson about 1935. Per the social security info, she passed away in March 1987. She was living in Okemos, Ingham, Michigan per the social security info. I also found evidence she lived in Lansing and Battle Creek as well. I would really like to find her obituary, place of burial. Any chance there would be employment records from the Battle Creek Sanitarium? 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: ryangraphics Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1562.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you ever find any records for the Battle Creek Sanitarium? I would like to find employment records if that's possible. Anyone have any ideas if those are archived anywhere? 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.