Has anyone had success with old church records? I'm talking 1804 - 1840 time period. I'm at a roadblock and thought I'd start contacting churches in towns where my ancestors were born, married, and had children. But I'm wondering how others have made out doing this. Any input very much appreciated. thanks,Patti

Does anyone have access to early marriages/indexes in Calhoun County? I believe abt. 1836-1837 my gggrandmother Margery Wright may have been married to John N. Murray. Their first child was born in 1838. They have been my brick wall for many years. Still trying to learn who their parents were and where they were from in MA and VT. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Patti

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KBarnes1958 Surnames: BECKLEY, JOURDAN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4196/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them. I have a small one, of a couple who are identified as Jerome JOURDAN and Emma BECKLEY. It was taken in Battle Creek, MI, mid to late 1800s. My goal is to put this original item back into the hands of family. If you'd like to obtain it, contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com Kathy 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: dolly68 Surnames: Burgess Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4195/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for obituary on King Burgess. He died May 10, 1974. Please email: Vicki at scribrace@yahoo.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: jenhoy5758 Surnames: Jeffers, Squire Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/415.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Herbert was in my family he was a brother to my great great grandfather Franklin, but all i could find was that they had two children- the birth records show the names as Anis Elizabeth Jeffers born 10-18-1893 in North Star, Gratiot, MI and Carl Vince Jeffers born -7-23-1896 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI. then according to the census reports they moved to Tennessee then to Virginia, and carl then married a woman by the name of Coral B. but i can't find her last name and according to the 1930 census they had one son at that time named Ronald C. Jeffers. born about 1923. 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: ZANETTI, MADDALENA, LAVORTO, ANDERSON, PONTELLO, WOOD, CLAXTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4194/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ZANETTI, Santo L. Age 85 Of Battle Creek Died Monday, August 4, 2008, at his residence. Santo was born on April 20, 1923, in London, England, the son of Francisco P. and Elisa (Maddalena) Zanetti. He came to Kalamazoo from Fanna, Italy in 1931, then to Battle Creek in 1938 from Kalamazoo. He attended grade school at St. Augustine in Kalamazoo and graduated from St. Philip High School in 1942. On August 22, 1953, in Fanna, Italy, he was united in marriage to the former Maria L. Lavorto who survives. Santo was employed at Imperial Tile and Carpet Co., prior to establishing Battle Creek Tile and Mosaic Co., at 1338 W. Michigan Ave., in November 1958, retiring in June 1997. The company is now operated by his two sons and grandchildren. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church, Italian American Brotherhood Club, former member of Club Italia and the Knights of Columbus 575. Surviving are children, Frankie A. Zanetti and Johnie L. (Anne) Zanetti both of Battle Creek; two grandchildren, Alissa and Andrew Zanetti; brot! her, Romie N. (Lorrain) Zanetti of Elkhart, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Linda (Brent) Anderson, Antonella Pontello, Stanley Zanetti, Victor (Jill) Zanetti, Franco Pontello and Sandro Pontello; brother-in-law, Enzo (Grazella) Pontello; special cousin, Lena (Marion) Wood. He was preceded in death by a niece, Gloria Claxton. Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4:00 PM and 6 to 8:00 PM at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 9, 2008, at St. Jerome Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John D. Fleckenstein and Rev. Fr. John Tran officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care, St. Jerome Building Fund and B.C.A. Catholic Schools Tuition Fund. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/7/2008 (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: WHL44 Surnames: MALOTTE, PIERCE, SMITH, PORTER, BROWN, LOONEY, BERRIDGE, DORIC, MONROE, ENGMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4193/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MALOTTE, Frances N. Age 90 Of Albuquerque, NM Formerly of Battle Creek Died Wednesday July 30, 2008. She was born on August 17, 1917 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Lee W. and Cleo D. (Pierce) Smith. She was a 1936 graduate of Lakeview High School and worked for Sherman Manufacturing, Kellogg Company, and Muir Drug Stores. Frances enjoyed golfing, sewing, gardening and being a homemaker. On November 29, 1974, she married Billy J. Malotte who preceded her in death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy L. Porter; three brothers, Lyle, Robert, and Lee W. Smith Jr.; four sisters, Arlene Brown, Marion Looney, Kathryn Berridge, and Helen Doric and her first husband, William Monroe on August 17, 1970. Surviving is her daughter, Suzanne Engman of Albuquerque, NM; eleven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. today at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, 703 Capital Avenue, SW, Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held 9:00 A.M. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. James Gys! el officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Loaves and Fishes, 913 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 8/3/2008 (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: countrygma1 Surnames: Clayton & Jesse (Johnson) Williams Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4178.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Clayton Williams was my grandfather's brother. I can help you with most anything you need on them. Everything you have is correct, except Jesse Mae Johnson parents were Mark Johnson and Mae Carter, according to Howard and Chet, their sons. I should have a photo of them. Email me at countrygma@coolaccess.net. She died on the 7th in Bradenton, FL. --- Martha 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: gail_finn Surnames: Morehouse, Barger Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1735.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Sally Morehouse, daughter of Aaron B. Morehouse and Parthena Gilbert was married to Bradley Morehouse, son of Joeseph Morehouse and Mary Buckeley. Sally's siblings were Gilbert, b.1797 Harriet b.1799, Aaron (Jr.) b. 1803 and George b. 1806. I am especially looking for information about Sally's brother, George Morehouse married to Charlotte Barger (in N.Y.) and lived in Battle Creek from about 1835 until about 1858, when they moved to Minnesota. Bradley and Sally's children were, Martha, Louise, Joseph, Mary B., Warren G., Hannah M. and Talcot. 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: gail_finn Surnames: Hudson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1731.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Poledore was a Justice of the Peace. Do you have any other information about him? Are you related to him in some way? 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: Carmel09 Surnames: MOREHOUSE, Bradley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1735.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lora, Could Sally have been the wife of Bradley Morehouse? Am attaching copies of photos taken from a cemetery in Battale Creek, MI. 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: Carmel09 Surnames: HUDSON, Polydore Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/1731.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lora, By any chance was Polydore, your 3rd ggf, a minister or justice of the peace? I have a copy of an old newspaper clipping whereby Polydore Hudson performed the marriage of James M. Simons to Parthena Thomas. 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: patti600 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4190.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. Unfortunately she's not in there! Should be, but isn't. Story of my Wright/Murray family! Patti 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/4190.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this person. Try - Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (FREE and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm 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: Ardis48 Surnames: FULLER, LOZIER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4191/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FULLER, Terry R. Age 47 Of East Leroy, MI Entered into the Lord's presence on Saturday, July 26, 2008. He was surrounded by his wife and children as he drew his last earthly breath at home. Terry was born February 9, 1961 in Coldwater, MI, the son of Gary R. and Rosemary (Lozier) Fuller. When Terry realized he would not win the battle with cancer, he said, "God must want another farmer in Heaven." Terry spent most of his life farming with family and for himself. He also started trucking agricultural products 12 years ago. Terry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carmen; his son, Jeffrey (Melissa) and his daughter, Jennifer; his parents and brother, Ted. Terry graduated in 1979 from Athens area schools. Terry loved camping and traveling when the opportunity arose. Terry was a friend of everyone he met. He displayed the spirit of God with his attitude of helping others and trusting God through his suffering with cancer. Visitation will be held at Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 2! to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. Graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 9:30 AM at the North Athens Cemetery with a memorial service following at 11 AM at Factoryville Bible Church with Pastors Fred Goebert, Gerard Spoor and Norman Fuller, officiating. Terry's wish is for everyone to come as you are to the service. Memorials may be made to: the American Cancer Society, Factoryville Christian School or Borgess Hospice. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. To share memories please visit www.spencerfamily funeralhome.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 7/29/2008 (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: patti600 Surnames: MURRAY, WRIGHT Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4190/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margery (Wright) Murray died January 29, 1890 and is buried in Parma Cemetary. I can't seem to find any record of her death in Jackson County. As the cemetary is close to the county line, and as my Murrays also lived in Calhoun County for some years, I am thinking/hoping that she may have died in Calhoun County. Please could someone with access check to see if her death is listed in Calhoun County for me? This has been my brick wall for years. THANK YOU to anyone who 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.

What denomination?? Where in Calhoun County?? There are three towns - Battle Creek, Marshall (the county seat) and Albion, and a bazillion little burgs.? And, probably every one of them has a church or churches~ -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: MICALHOU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:07 am Subject: [MICALHOU] Churches in Calhoun County This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patti600 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4189/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone suggest where/how I can find a list of churches in Calhoun County? thanks, Patti 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. ------------------------------- 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

On Google, I typed in "list of churches + calhoun county, michigan" Here is one of the links that came up: http://michigan.hometownlocator.com/Features/cultural,class,Church,scfips,26025.cfm --- On Sun, 7/20/08, agarvin224@aol.com <agarvin224@aol.com> wrote: > From: agarvin224@aol.com <agarvin224@aol.com> > Subject: Re: [MICALHOU] Churches in Calhoun County > To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com, micalhou@rootsweb.com > Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008, 9:35 AM > What denomination?? Where in Calhoun County?? There are > three towns - Battle Creek, Marshall (the county seat) and > Albion, and a bazillion little burgs.? And, probably every > one of them has a church or churches~ > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com > <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> > To: MICALHOU-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:07 am > Subject: [MICALHOU] Churches in Calhoun County > > > > > > > > > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this > mailing list. > > Author: patti600 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4189/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Can anyone suggest where/how I can find a list of churches > in Calhoun County? > > thanks, > Patti > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

It was an obit, looked legit. I am a List Admin for several other list, no policy change on attachemnts to my knowledge. I did not notice the paperclip icon before opening, but in the open mode no visible attachement were there to click on. Kent ----- Original Message ----- From: "Family Historian" <afamhistorian@yahoo.com> To: "Calhoun County" <MICALHOU@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 11:28 PM Subject: [MICALHOU] LIST EMAIL WITH ATTACHMENTS?? >I received an email for the list that contains an attachment - email >subject is: Gloria Ann DENOOYER. > > I deleted it without opening it, as I didn't think attachments were > allowed on the lists, and I certainly don't want any viruses on my > computer. But then I got to thinking - is this a new policy now? Are the > lists allowing attachments? Was this a legitimate list email? > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: patti600 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4189/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone suggest where/how I can find a list of churches in Calhoun County? thanks, Patti 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.