-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Item>Downriver Detroit Gen Soc & Holy Cross Cem Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:01:48 EDT From: Jippikid@aol.com To: MIGEN-admin@rootsweb.com Hello Listmembers, Evidently, occasionally our anti-spam programs are also not allowing items to be sent to our lists as well as keeping our lists from us. I sent this to 4 of our Michigan lists over a week ago (twice) and have still not seen it on any of them. If you have received this more than once, I apologize. The following is a newspaper article from Heritage Newspapers/The News-Herald from 25 June 2003 (Wayne County, MI). The article is copied exactly as printed. Main Headline: Keeper of the past Secondary Headline: Genealogical Society's project includes work at Holy Cross Cemetery Byline: Sarah Cormier The News-Herald Article: A new project is under way for the Downriver Genealogical Society. The group, whose mission is to find family history by transcribing gravestones, has begun work at Holy Cross Cemetery in Detroit. "It isn't just for us, but for anyone with ties to Michigan," society member Elaine Raymo said. The group has transcribed many cemeteries before, but this project was a bit different because the Archdiocese of Detroit owns the church and had to give special permission before digging could begin, society President Sherry Huntington said. The project began in the fall of 2000, with Mary Ann Bolak leading it. So far, the group has transcribed 10,000 stones at Holy Cross Cemetery, covering about one-fifth of the grounds. During winter, Raymo and Sandi Sitkowski, chairwomen of the project, concentrate on compiling all of the history and information found, including keeping accurate records of plot pieces and names so that family members can locate deceased relatives. Society members also utilize the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. During the summer, members of the society dig and transcribe the stones. All members of the group, who come from all over the United States, are volunteers. They currently are working on section B, the oldest of the cemetery's 14 areas. To date, the oldest stone found is for an 1849 burial. And 1854 stone for Josephine Levinway, which translated is "Livernois," also has been found. The site was established in 1838, so it is possible that Holy Cross contains earlier stones, group members said. However, in the early 1900s, a fire destroyed chapel records. "If the stones aren't brought to light, then they will be lost," Raymo said. Besides transcribing cemeteries all over Downriver, members of the group also have held seminars and published books about their findings. The society has a book store in the basement of the Library Lincoln Park Historical Museum. The nonprofit organization is funded by the money from the books it publishes and by annual donations of $10 each from members. "People should not be forgotten," Huntington said. "If it wasn't for them, we would not be here." ******************* I have no further information about this. jippikid@aol.com

Dear Friends, It is my sad duty to notify you of the passing of Janice A. Beebe on the 27th of March. Jan was a dear friend to all researchers, both here in Michigan and across the country. She was a founding member of the Livingston County Genealogical Society, and very active in the Detroit Genealogical Society and the Mayflower Society of Michigan. I have placed her entire obituary and information about the memorial service and what her husband John asked me to say about memorials. www.LivGenMI.com I know that he & his family would appreciate prayers at this time. Her short illness and death came as a great shock to all. I know that she is already checking out all of those people that she helped find in all of the projects that she worked on when family members were missing both here in the county and across the state. <g> Please feel free to pass on this message to anyone you feel that would appreciate notice of this sad occurrence. If anyone needs more information, please feel free to contact me. Pam Rietsch pam@livgenmi.com www.USGenNet.org hosts all of my sites and if you find data that will help in your research, please consider a non-taxable donation today. www.LivGenMI.com Home of the 1895 atlas www.LivGenMI.com/1895 Keep in mind the Livingston County MI History & Genealogy Project is an independent site NOT affiliated in any way with USGenWeb. MARDOS Memorial Library many more historical maps & books for the U.S. in the www.MemorialLibrary.com www.ChaseGenNE.com Chase County Nebraska data www.ShepherdsVoice.org Home of Shepherd of the Lakes LC-MS Brighton MI. Come pay us a visit! www.HotShepherd.org Home of Heart of the Shepherd Lutheran Church Howell MI. Our new Daughter Congregation, come sample the flock! If you use any of the above or any of the hundreds of bits of information I have put on the net for you.....Your Obligation is to complete your "Hug Homework"! Pam - List Lady pam@livgenmi.com

Hello Listers, I have just joined your list this evening. I am researching myfamily name. This could be Darcy, Darcey,D'Arcy or D'Arcey, depending on the person who was writing the name at the time. In the 1880 censusI have found a Widow Mary Darcy aged 58 born England living with her children at Detroit Wayne Michigan. Children Joseph Darcy Son Single Male White age 27 B. England Works in shoe shop. Elizabeth Darcy Daughter Female Single White age 25 B. England School Teacher. Mary J. Darcy Daughter Female Single White age 17 B. England Clerk in Book Shop. I was hoping someone could help me with an 1870 census lookup for this Darcy family please. Thank you for any help I receive. Mary Heppell Australia

Hi all - Thank you to everyone who responded to my request re finding my adopted cousin. I probably didn't make myself too clear in my first post. We found out about this baby (Thomas Fox or Reynolds) about 10 years ago through my mother. But, she didn't know much either. She said my aunt disappeared for 2-3 months, had a baby and after a week or two gave it up for adoption and he was named Thomas (this was around 1938 or 1939). Last name would be Fox if she wasn't married or would be Reynolds if she was. Some think she may have given birth in Chicago and went through The Cradle to adopt him out. She was living in MI at the time, so she may have given birth there - I believe she had finished her first year of college. Afterward, she lived in Detroit. When a family member recently asked her about the baby, she denied it. But, according to my cousin's birth certificate (1942), my aunt had had one previous pregnancy/delivery. My cousins and I went to the Library of Michigan and went through the records there looking for the birth - no luck. We also looked for a marriage and divorce record for Ruth Fox and William Reynolds - no luck again. We know where she has lived and who she has been married to since 1940 and went through all of her papers after she died. All of our relatives that would know anything have passed away so we're going on what my mother told us. I am doing this to help my cousins possibly find their brother and we would appreciate all the help we can get. Thank you, Priscilla

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Hi - I'm looking for my cousin who was adopted shortly after birth but don't know exactly how to go about it. Here is the information I have: The parents were: William Reynolds and Ruth Fox (supposedly married, but we have no proof) and he was named Thomas. We are led to believe he was Thomas Fox. He was born somewhere around 1938 either in MI, which is where Ruth lived, or in IL. My aunt, Ruth Fox, recently died so I thought I'd pursue this. Any suggestions? Priscilla

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. If you can read this line, your email software does not support this format. --MyFaMiLyMiMeBoUnDaRy02292000 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Sorry, I forgot to give you the address: my.voyager.net/~bbuchan1 -----Original Message----- From: "Lori Buchanan" <consult@bakergroup.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 6:03 PM To: MI-NEWSPAPER-D@rootsweb.com;MIALLEGA-L@rootsweb.com;MIGEN-D@rootsweb.com;MI-GENEALOGY-D@rootsweb.com;MIIONIA-L@rootsweb.com;MIKENT-L@rootsweb.com;MIMONTCA-L@rootsweb.com;MIMUSKEG-L@rootsweb.com;MINEWAYG-L@rootsweb.com;MI-OLD-NEWS-D@rootsweb.com;MIOTTAWA-L@rootsweb.com;SouthwestMichigan-D@rootsweb.com;WMGS-TALK-L@rootsweb.com Cc: Subject: See Complete Newspaper from 1897 Hi Everyone... I have added a complete "The Middleville Sun" newspaper in PDF format to my web page for all to see. From the main page of the web site click on the "tools" link at the bottom. This will take you to the page with the PDF. Don't forget that this newspaper covered a much larger area than just Middleville and Barry County. Check out the column headings like "Bowne Budget", "Parmalee Pickins", etc... I had hoped to be scanning all of them by now but am having some difficulty. Also listed on that page is the latest news on the project. _____________________________________________________________________ Get your own family web site at www.MyFamily.com! --MyFaMiLyMiMeBoUnDaRy02292000--

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. If you can read this line, your email software does not support this format. --MyFaMiLyMiMeBoUnDaRy02292000 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi Everyone... I have added a complete "The Middleville Sun" newspaper in PDF format to my web page for all to see. From the main page of the web site click on the "tools" link at the bottom. This will take you to the page with the PDF. Don't forget that this newspaper covered a much larger area than just Middleville and Barry County. Check out the column headings like "Bowne Budget", "Parmalee Pickins", etc... I had hoped to be scanning all of them by now but am having some difficulty. Also listed on that page is the latest news on the project. _____________________________________________________________________ Get your own family web site at www.MyFamily.com! --MyFaMiLyMiMeBoUnDaRy02292000--

My sources show Wixom in Oakland Co, MI - Larry B Marshfield, WI ----- Original Message ----- From: "MARGARET KOSKI" <koskidust@msn.com> To: <MIGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 9:37 AM Subject: [MIGEN] RE: MIGEN-D Digest V04 #47 > To the lady look for Birth records in Michigan. Wixom, Macomb Co., MI 1865. > I think that the county might not be correct. > http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/vital_records/index.htm > the above link is to Michigan's Vital records, I think birth go back to 1867 > only. Maybe they can direct you to a source. > > > Margaret Dust-Koski > 4991 Hagerman Rd. > Leonard,MI 48367 > 248-969-7529 > koskidust@msn.com > > _________________________________________________________________ > Watch LIVE baseball games on your computer with MLB.TV, included with MSN > Premium! > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/mlb&pgmarket=en-us/go/onm00200439ave/direct/01/ >

Hi, I'm looking for information on the above who was born in Cleveland, OHio in 1889/90 and who was in Pontiac, MI by 1937. He died in Pontiac in 1956. Anyone have any ideas how I can find out about this man? He may have been involved in auto industry as was machinist in 1920 census. Is there a Pontiac City Directory that might have information? Anyone you can suggest I contact. Is anyone doing obituary look ups? Thanks, Sandi in cold and foggy California.

To the lady look for Birth records in Michigan. Wixom, Macomb Co., MI 1865. I think that the county might not be correct. http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/vital_records/index.htm the above link is to Michigan's Vital records, I think birth go back to 1867 only. Maybe they can direct you to a source. Margaret Dust-Koski 4991 Hagerman Rd. Leonard,MI 48367 248-969-7529 koskidust@msn.com _________________________________________________________________ Watch LIVE baseball games on your computer with MLB.TV, included with MSN Premium! http://join.msn.com/?page=features/mlb&pgmarket=en-us/go/onm00200439ave/direct/01/

The State of Michigan vital records office has records of births, deaths, and marriages that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state as early as 1867, and divorce records as early as 1897. You can order a record online using a debit or credit card, print an application to order by mail or to change a record, or get information about our services. If the birth or other vital event occurred in another state, click here Vital Records http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html

Hello, Here is the information off a few censuses - more children than you thought. Only the 1850 census states he was born in PA. The rest say England. 1850 MI, Ingham Co., Vevay Twp., page 96 August 16, 1850 LAXTON Clement, 27, farmer, $350, PA Susannah, 20, PA ALDREGE, Robert, 20, PA 1860, MI, Ingham Co., Vevay Twp., page 346 June 30, 1860 LAXTON Clement, 42, farmer, $2000/$600, ENG Susan, 31, ENG Alice J., 9, MI Wright(?), 8, MI Mary A., 6, MI Wm., 5, MI Robert, 3, MI Lillian, 1, MI PYMONT, Edward, 17, farm laborer, ENG 1870 MI, Ingham Co., Vevay Twp, page 276 June 24, 1870 LAXTON Clement, 52, farmer, $6500/$2300, ENG Susanna, 40, keeps house, ENG Alice, 19, at school, ENG Mary Ann, 17, at school, ENG William, 15, at school, ENG Robert, 13, at school, ENG Lillian, 11, at school, ENG Ann, 9, ENG Walter, 5, ENG Jessie, 3, ENG 1900 MI, Ingham Co., Vevay Twp., ED 37, page 161 June 27, 1900 LAXTON Walter, head, Jan 1866/34, married 5yrs, MI, ENG, ENG, farmer Hattie, wife, Mar 1867/33, married 5yrs, 1 child/1 living, MI, IRE, NY Ethel, dau, Jun 1896/3, MI, MI, MI 1900 MI, Ingham Co., Vevay Twp., ED 57, page 156 June 12, 1900 LAXTON William, head, Jun 1855/44, married 20yrs, MI, ENG, ENG, farmer Emma, wife, Nov 1855/44, married 20yrs, 3 children/3 living, MI, NY, ENG Gertrude, dau, Jun 1881/19, S, MI, MI, MI, school teacher Florance, dau, Apr 1882/18, S, MI, MI, MI, school teacher Hazel, dau, Apr 1889/11, S, MI, MI, MI, at school Alice, sister, Mar 1851/49, S, MI, ENG, ENG 1900 MI, Ingham Co., Leslie Twp., ED 49, page 53 June 7, 1900 LAXTON, Jesse, boarder, Jul 1867/32, S, MI, ENG, ENG, farmer 1900 MI, Ingham Co., Bunker Hill Twp., ED 32, page 28 June 5, 1900 LAXTON Arthur, head, Sep 1871/28, married 0yrs, MI, ENG, ENG, farmer Anna M., wife, Jun 1877/22, married 0yrs, MI, CAN, CAN Seawall A., son, Aug 1896/3, MI, MI, MI 1900 MI, Ingham Co., Vevay Twp., ED 57, page 155 June 9, 1900 LAXTON Robert, head, Jun 1857/42, married 21yrs, MI, MI, ENG, farmer Rose B., wife, Oct 1859/40, married 21yrs, 3 children/3 living, OH, ENG, NY May B., dau, May 1881/19, MI, MI, OH Wright, son, Jan 1883/17, MI, MI, OH, farm laborer Claud R., son, Feb 1885/15, MI, MI, OH, farm laborer Priscilla -----Original Message----- From: Blaine Little <little.blaine@portal.brandonsd.mb.ca> Sent: Apr 1, 2004 9:57 AM To: MIGEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MIGEN] LAXTON family Greetings from Canada. I hope some kind person can do some census lookups on the Clement LAXTON family. They are found in the 1880 census at Vevay Ingham Michigan. wife is Susanna children are Alice Lillian Anna Jesse and Arthur all born in Michigan The parents were born in England. Susanna's maiden name was Wood. There may have been a son William also. I believe Clement's parents to be Robert Laxton and Alice Little who were married in Eye Parish in Northants England. Look forward to any help. Thanks in advance to anyone who may be able to help. Sure would be nice to find some living relates!! Blaine Little Manitoba Canada

I think before I would subscribe and pay ancestry I would try - http://userdb.rootsweb.com/passenger/ WHich is thru rootsweb and has passenger lists and then I would try: http://www.immigrantships.net/ Both are FREE to my knowledge. Good luck with your search! Karen Check out some of our web pages: *http://www.wwnet.net/~krugman1 (Main home page) *http://www.miprofgenie.com *Surname list owner for Boomershine & Ligon surnames *Researcher, Author & Speaker *Karen Krugman, P.O. Box 577, Birmingham, MI 48012 248*670*1243 -----Original Message----- From: wildwind [mailto:wildwind@bbtel.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:52 PM To: MIGEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MIGEN] Immigration Records Hello to all my favorite list, I am considering trying the Ancestry. com trial immigration records. Just curious if anyone can give me some advice on their luck with these list and also how easily are they navigatable. I am already a member of Ancestry and as we all know they are somewhat expensive. I would appreciate anyone's thoughts and /or opinions. I will be needing to search the 1837-1838 records and also the 1887-1888 records and do not have much additional info to go on. Thanks in advance for any RAOGK. "Connecting Great Relatives-1 Person at a time" - Kenny > All outbound mail is virus scanned for your protection

Greetings from Canada. I hope some kind person can do some census lookups on the Clement LAXTON family. They are found in the 1880 census at Vevay Ingham Michigan. wife is Susanna children are Alice Lillian Anna Jesse and Arthur all born in Michigan The parents were born in England. Susanna's maiden name was Wood. There may have been a son William also. I believe Clement's parents to be Robert Laxton and Alice Little who were married in Eye Parish in Northants England. Look forward to any help. Thanks in advance to anyone who may be able to help. Sure would be nice to find some living relates!! Blaine Little Manitoba Canada

Michigan didn't begin to officially keep birth & death records until 1867. You could try the county, occasionally they have a few scattered records here and there. It depends on the county. Good luck with your search! Karen Check out some of our web pages: *http://www.wwnet.net/~krugman1 (Main home page) *http://www.miprofgenie.com *Surname list owner for Boomershine & Ligon surnames *Researcher, Author & Speaker *Karen Krugman, P.O. Box 577, Birmingham, MI 48012 248*670*1243 -----Original Message----- From: GEORGE FETZER [mailto:glfetzer@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:39 PM To: MIGEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MIGEN] birth records I am looking for a way to get a copy ov my grandfather's birth record. He was born in Wixom, Macomb Co., Michigan in 1865.His nwme was Jess Gillett and he was a medical doctor and practiced medicine most of his life in Weidman, Michigan. Betty Gillett Fetzer bmfetzer24@msn.com

Hi, I have a print out of a Mortality Schedule ann does anyone know if this is the year a person died or could he have died befor 1869, I have a Benjamin Morton who is listed in Big Prairie Twp. as being killed in a log way and was wondering if I should look for a earlier date. Sue

Hello to all my favorite list, I am considering trying the Ancestry. com trial immigration records. Just curious if anyone can give me some advice on their luck with these list and also how easily are they navigatable. I am already a member of Ancestry and as we all know they are somewhat expensive. I would appreciate anyone's thoughts and /or opinions. I will be needing to search the 1837-1838 records and also the 1887-1888 records and do not have much additional info to go on. Thanks in advance for any RAOGK. "Connecting Great Relatives-1 Person at a time" - Kenny > All outbound mail is virus scanned for your protection

I am looking for a way to get a copy ov my grandfather's birth record. He was born in Wixom, Macomb Co., Michigan in 1865.His nwme was Jess Gillett and he was a medical doctor and practiced medicine most of his life in Weidman, Michigan. Betty Gillett Fetzer bmfetzer24@msn.com