Hi there. I am trying to find a burial for Peter John Foley who is reported to have died July 6, 1922 and his wife Mary Anne Moriarty who is reported to have died July 24, 1941 at Mount Pleasant Michigan. I would think that they were probably Catholic. Their family consisted of Stephen John Born about 1877-1922, Jeramiah born about 1879, Peter Leo born about 1882 - 1936 & married Mary Ellen Sawyer, David Timothy born about 1883, Mary Ann born about 1885 and married Patrick Coffee, Charles about 1888, James about 1889 Henry about 1890. Both parents and the children were born in Ontario Canada except for Charles James and Henry who were born in Mt Pleasant. I came across a land record for 1915 in Isabella Twp for Sect 29 (80) which I think means 80 acres. Any information or suggestions on this family would be appreciated. Thanks.

Find those genealogical skeletons in your closet on a special research night at the Allen County Public Library Historical Genealogy Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana! As a special event to celebrate Family History Month, the Historical Genealogy Department will be open for research until midnight Friday, October 31st! To enjoy this opportunity you must be in the department [or at the doors of the department!] by 6pm. This is very important, as we can't admit anyone to the building after 6pm. The library is located at 200 E. Berry, Fort Wayne, Indiana. There is parking in front of the building or around the block. Additionally, there is a parking garage located on Clinton Street, directly across from the library. The parking garage is open all night--with parking from free for anyone in the garages who leaves after 10P! This is a very special event; your ancestors are lurking in the OPEN stacks of the department! If you haven't been to our new transition location (our old library is being expanded and renovated) this is a great opportunity to utilize one of the best genealogical research collections in the nation. You have access to all the books, periodicals and microfilms. Browse the stacks, place your hands on the book that is calling to you....open it up, and feel the presence of your ancestor. Spooky research finds are available here at ACPL! Light refreshments will be provided in the Board Room on the third floor atrium, just outside the department. A relaxation room (Room 317) will have videos from the PBS Ancestors Series playing. Please join us....see you at 6pm on the 31st at 200 E. Berry! Any questions, please call 260-421-1225. Curt Witcher, Manager Sue Kaufman, Librarian Historical Genealogy Department Allen County Public Library 200 E. Berry St. Fort Wayne, IN 46801 www.acpl.lib.in.us

Can anyone tell me how I can get the population of various towns/cities in 1920 and 1930? Lorelei Maison Rockwell, California

The Roscommon County MIGenWeb site is up for adoption. If you have a knowledge of website building, an interest in this county, such as roots there, and would be interested in adopting Roscommon County, please contact me. Jan Cortez MI State Coordinator ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: New Data on Bay County MIGenWeb Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 18:46:36 -0600 From: "Donna Hoff-Grambau" <grambau@cmsinter.net> To: <MIGEN-L-request@rootsweb.com> New data has been uploaded to the Bay County MIGenWeb site: Historya Budowy - Donor list for St. Stanislaus Church School, 1915 http://www.rootsweb.com/~mibay Look in the Bay City Churches category. Donna Hoff-Grambau Michigan Family <http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/> History Network Bay <http://www.rootsweb.com/~mibay/index.html> County MIGenWeb Isabella <http://www.rootsweb.com/~miisabel/isabella.html> County MIGenWeb Midland <http://www.rootsweb.com/~mimidlan/midlandindex.htm> County MIGenWeb Missaukee <http://www.rootsweb.com/~mimissau/missauke.html> County MIGenWeb "So, keep on keeping on living the life which your inner voice directs, kindly, lovingly: giving help wherever you can, giving love and sustenance to this great work of illuminating all life.... Your life is like a pebble dropped into a pool of water, creating ripples endlessly. You do not know the end of a word, a thought, an action." --White Eagle

Hi, I have an ancestor who died in 1976, and in her obit it states that she was interred in West Cemetery in Grass Lake. But, when I look at the transcriptions online, the burial dates are all prior to 1895. Is there a newer section of this cemetery listed online, or is this an entirely different cemetery? Thanks. ~Michelle

Genealogists needed with family ties to the following counties in Michigan. Help celebrate Family History Month by submitting a group sheets. ALGER ANTRIM BARAGA BAY BENZIE CHARLEVOIX CHEBOYGAN CRAWFORD DICKINSON GLADWIN GOGEBIC GRAND TRAVERSE IRON KALKASKA LUCE MACKINAC MANISTEE MASON MONTMORENCY ONTONAGON OSCEOLA OTSEGO ROSCOMMON SCHOOLCRAFT SHIAWASSEE The above counties have no family group sheets to represent settlers within their boundaries as of yet. If you are researching any families from the above counties please submit a family group sheet to put online. You will likely gain contacts on the family, and help others find their roots. The more active you become online the more likely it is that you will make a connection with a cousin who is also researching. The October count of Family Group Sheets on MIGenWeb is now 445 + 12 on Montcalm MIGenWeb = 459 online. http://www.rootsweb.com/~migenweb/fgs/ Patricia Wazny-Hamp Michigan FGS Project FM http://www.rootsweb.com/~migenweb/fgs/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.524 / Virus Database: 321 - Release Date: 06 October 2003

Please note correct information for the following Family History Month Activity from the Allen County Public Library: Tuesday, October 14th: 7P "Who's Who Among Your Ancestors�Using Biographical Sources in Genealogical Research" Curt Witcher Woodburn Branch Library, 4701 Fahlsing Rd. (SR 101) Woodburn, IN (Previous message read Thursday) Thanks! Sue Kaufman Allen County Public Library 260-421-1225

The Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana would like to invite you help us celebrate Family History Month throughout the month of October 2003. Following is the schedule of activities for Oct. 8 thru Oct. 17. There are lectures, computer demonstrations and a special night of extended research hours on Friday, Oct. 31st!! We would enjoy having you spend this special month with us here in Fort Wayne. These events are free and open to the public. Some are held at the library at 200 E. Berry St. Fort Wayne, others at various community locations. Please note place, time and date. We request that for the computer demonstrations you call 260-421-1225 to make reservations. Seating is limited for these sessions. Computer classes are scheduled for 30 minutes. For the extended research hours, you must be at the door at 6pm on Friday, October 31st. ************* Wednesday, October 8th: 6:30P "Preparations for the Publication of a New Allen County History" Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana Judge William Lee, Kathryn Bloom, John Beatty et al. The History Center (Museum) 302 East Berry Street ************ Thursday, October 9th: 10A Using Ancestry on the Web Computer Demonstration Elaine Kuhn - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E. Berry 3rd Floor Training Room *********** Saturday, October 11th: 1P "Irish Local History & Family History Publications�An Untapped Source" Steve Myers Dupont Branch Library, 536 E. Dupont Road ************ Monday, October 13th: 2P Using PERSI on E-Resources Computer Demonstration Delia Bourne - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E Berry 3rd Floor Training Room ************ Thursday, October 14th: 7P "Who's Who Among Your Ancestors�Using Biographical Sources in Genealogical Research" Curt Witcher Woodburn Branch Library, 4701 Fahlsing Rd. (SR 101) Woodburn, IN ************ Wednesday, October 15th: 7P Genealogy Computer Interest Group Meeting�Round Table Discussion Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane ************ Wednesday, October 15th: 7P "Immigration Research: Late 19th-Early 20th Century Sources" Sue Kaufman - Congregation Achduth Vesholom The Temple, 5200 Old Mill Road ************ UPCOMING EVENT!!!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!! Friday, October 31st: 6P-12A EXTENDED RESEARCH HOURS No Bones About it!!!!! It's Moonlight Madness!!!!! You must be present at 6pm. [no entrance after 6PM!] Genealogy Department-Allen County Public LIbrary - 3rd floor 200 E. Berry Fort Wayne, IN call 260-421-1225 for reservations! We hope you will join us for these exciting and educational events! Curt Witcher, Manager Sue Kaufman, Librarian Historical Genealogy Department Allen County Public Library 200 E. Berry Fort Wayne, IN 46801 260-421-1225

Hi, I've posted this before, but didn't receive any response, so I thought I'd try it again. Would someone lookup the obit for Mary P.(Campbell) Beck, who died April 4, 1976 in Jackson County? The index says that her last address was Blackman, Jackson County, MI. I tried the Jackson County list twice, but received no response. Would sks please help me? I would deeply appreciate it. Thanks, so much. ~Michelle

I have a spare 1963 "Helios" Central High School Yearbook, Grand Rapids. Please contact me off list. Richboyd@speednetLLC.com

Hi, I am new to this list, I am currently researching my PEW relatives, who originally lived in Grand Rapids, eventually branching out (but most stayed in Kent cty). I would be happy to share my information with anyone interested. I believe that the earliest family member to live in G.R. was George H. PEW, b. 1826, Cheltenham, Gloucester parish, ENG, s/o George PEW & Mary ALDRIDGE/ The family immigrated from ENG to NYC on ship John and Margaret, arr 28 Aug 1832 with 3 children, youngest was a dgt Sarah Jane, b. at sea, who eventually marries Charles A. HOLADAY. Their father George PEW disappeared bef 1850 at which time I find Mary with 5 children living in Rochester, Monroe Cty, NY. George H. and family appear in G.R. CEN in 1860, 4th ward. He married Margaret Ann SCRIBNER 8 Dec 1853. George H. and his family are all buried in the Greenwood CEM in Kent cty.. The following info is all from the G.R. City Dir. and I am looking for any information about a company named PEW BROS & CO in Grand Rapids, Michigan (according to 1859-60 City Directory). The description of the company given was Planing, Floor Dressing Mill, and Wool Carders; it was also listed in business directory under Carpenters. Location given: east side river, Canal between Hastings and Trowbridge. Owners: John Pew, Jas. Pew, George H. Pew, and C. D. Blakeslee. My relatives were the PEWs: George Henry (married to Margaret Ann SCRIBNER), res. on Turner bet 1st and 2nd (west side); little info about rest, Dir. showed the following names, all boarding w.s. Ionia bet Lyons & Bronson): John PEW James PEW, Alfred PUGH, Jas. PUGH,and John PUGH. It is confusing, because I have found the name spelled either way (PE/PUGH) and I am not sure if the same person was just listed twice or these were different people. I did find a James A. PEW (PUGH on death cert) buried in the Fulton Street CEM next to his Mother (Mary) and her 2nd husband (Benjamin PAYLISS). I also found him in the 1870 census in G.R. (just before his death) listed as PUGH. I believe the owner of the house on Ionia was Albert COY (COYE) who married Mary PEW (dgt of Mary PEW and her first husband George PEW [who disappeared]). Albert was an Awning manufacturer (a company which still exists today and was family owned for a long time). The dir. showed an Alfred COYE working for PEW BROS but gave no address. I believe he may have been the brother of Albert. The most confusing part of all this is that there was also a Jas. A. PUGH, finisher at C. C. COMSTOCK - the Fulton St. Cem. lists Jame A. PEW but the death cert. showed him as James A. PUGH, but gave parents as Mary and George. Therefore, I am not sure which (city dir. result) is mine. Information about any of these people or companys would be HUGELY helpful. I have also posted this message on the Kent cty list. Thanks so much. Linda, Hermosa Beach, CA e-mail: lmshook@earthlink.net

Hi Sandy, I do not have any problem viewing the Gratiot County Cemetery records at http://www.mfhn.com/gratiot/cemeteries/ Richard From the Shores of Grand Traverse Bay

Carlene, I went to this website, then clicked on Cemeteries on the blue bar at the top of the page... and searched for Rock Elm cemetery in Michigan and got this result... in Antrim County. Go and look for more information. And keep this website handy for other lookups. Mary in Tx. http://www.epodunk.com/ Rock Elm Cemetery Latitude: 45.051N Longitude: -85.019W Antrim County, Michigan ----- Original Message ----- From: "carlene remington" <dick.remington@charter.net> To: <MIGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:11 PM Subject: [MIGEN] rock elm cemetery > does anyone know where i can get a transcription of the rock elm cemetery in michigan. i believe the cemetery is also known as rocklyn. supposedly a lot of my clarks are buried at rock elm. would appreciate any help i can get. thanks. > > carlene remington >

does anyone know where i can get a transcription of the rock elm cemetery in michigan. i believe the cemetery is also known as rocklyn. supposedly a lot of my clarks are buried at rock elm. would appreciate any help i can get. thanks. carlene remington

Cheryl - It would be helpful to know the URL you are referring to. Also - have you tried to contact the webmaster directly? They would be the place to start. Sandy > Subject: > [MIGEN] Cemetaries > From: > IMKYLESNANA@aol.com > Date: > Mon, 29 Sep 2003 18:57:58 EDT > To: > MIGEN-L@rootsweb.com > > >I was unable to open any of the online databases for Gratiot County. Is >there a problem that I am unaware of? Anyone else having this problem? > >Cheryl Contway White >researching: Brewer, Contway, Convis, Decker, Stafford > > -- Sandy Redmond County Coordinator, Barry County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mibarry County Coordinator, Calhoun County MIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~micalhou

I was unable to open any of the online databases for Gratiot County. Is there a problem that I am unaware of? Anyone else having this problem? Cheryl Contway White researching: Brewer, Contway, Convis, Decker, Stafford

The Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana would like to invite you help us celebrate Family History Month throughout the month of October 2003. There are lectures, computer demonstrations and a special night of extended research hours on Friday, Oct. 31st!! We would enjoy having you spend this special month with us here in Fort Wayne. The following special events are free and open to the public. (The Allen County Genealogical Soicety has a registration fee for their class) Some of these events will be held at the library, 200 E. Berry, Fort Wayne, Indiana, others will be held at various locations. Please note time and location for each event. We request that for the computer demonstrations you call 260-421-1225 to make reservations. Seating is limited for these sessions. Computer classes are scheduled for 30 minutes. For the extended research hours, you must be at the door at 6pm. Please join us for a very exciting month! We hope to see you in Fort Wayne! ************ Wednesday, October 1st: 10A-3P DAR Lineage Assistance Day Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Historical Genealogy Department Main Library, 200 E. Berry Research Reading Room *********** Thursday, October 2nd: 10A Using PERSI on E-Resources Computer Demonstration Delia Bourne - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E. Berry 3rd Floor Training Room *********** Monday, October 6th: 7P "English Research" Ryan Taylor Shawnee Branch Library, 5600 Noll Avenue ************ Wednesday, October 8th: 6:30P "Preparations for the Publication of a New Allen County History" Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana Judge William Lee, Kathryn Bloom, John Beatty et al. The History Center (Museum) 302 East Berry Street ************ Thursday, October 9th: 10A Using Ancestry on the Web Computer Demonstration Elaine Kuhn - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E. Berry 3rd Floor Training Room *********** Saturday, October 11th: 1P "Irish Local History & Family History Publications�An Untapped Source" Steve Myers Dupont Branch Library, 536 E. Dupont Road ************ Monday, October 13th: 2P Using PERSI on E-Resources Computer Demonstration Delia Bourne - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E Berry 3rd Floor Training Room ************ Thursday, October 14th: 7P "Who's Who Among Your Ancestors�Using Biographical Sources in Genealogical Research" Curt Witcher Woodburn Branch Library, 4701 Fahlsing Rd. (SR 101) Woodburn, IN ************ Wednesday, October 15th: 7P Genealogy Computer Interest Group Meeting�Round Table Discussion Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane ************ Wednesday, October 15th: 7P "Immigration Research: Late 19th-Early 20th Century Sources" Sue Kaufman - Congregation Achduth Vesholom The Temple, 5200 Old Mill Road ************ Tuesday, October 21st: 2P Using Heritage Quest Online Computer Demonstration Elaine Kuhn - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E. Berry 3rd Floor Training Room ************ Thursday, October 23rd: 2P Using the Online Catalog for Genealogy Computer Demonstration Ryan Taylor - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E. Berry 3rd Floor Training Room ************ Saturday, October 25th: 9A-3P Basic Genealogy Research Workshop [$20 registration] Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 East Wayne Street ************ Monday, October 27th: 10A Using the Online Catalog for Genealogy Computer Demonstration Ryan Taylor - Historical Genealogy Dept Main Library, 200 E. Berry 3rd Floor Training Room ************ Tuesday, October 28th: 7P "Civil War Research at ACPL" Delia Bourne Aboite Branch Library, 5630 Coventry Lane ************ Tuesday, October 28th: 7P [family history related story time] Children's Service Department�CHI Staff Children's Services�Main Library, 200 E. Berry ************ Wednesday, October 29th: 7P Genealogical Research Online Elaine Kuhn Dupont Branch Library, 536 E. Dupont Road ************ Friday, October 31st: 6P-12A EXTENDED RESEARCH HOURS No Bones About it!!!!! It's Moonlight Madness!!!!! You must be present at 6pm! [no entrance after 6PM!] ************ Sunday, November 2nd: 2P "Allen County History in Print" John Beatty - The History Center The History Center 302 East Berry Street Curt Witcher, Manager Sue Kaufman, Librarian Historical Genealogy Department Allen County Public Library 260-421-1225

Seville Center or French Cemetery has been finished and put online in Gratiot County's searchable cemetery database. The above contains 4,336 readings and records of Seville and Sumner Townships in Gratiot Co. http://www.mfhn.com/gratiot/cemeteries/ Cemeteries online in the searchable database: Seville Township - Stone Readings + 1983 burials records gone through Seville Center or French Cemetery Sibley or Welch Cemetery Riverdale Cemetery Brady Cemetery Stone Reading Only St. Patrick's in Irishtown Sumner Township - Stone Readings only Pritchard Cemetery Elm Hall Cemetery Hamilton Township Cemetery Index online and lookups available, also. Read and compiled by Dale Cratsenburg http://www.mfhn.com/gratiot/hamilton/hamilton_cem/ Patricia Hamp Gratiot http://www.mfhn.com/gratiot --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.521 / Virus Database: 319 - Release Date: 23 September 2003

Hi List, I am new and am looking for a place in Michigan called Raggee. I cannot find it on a map and wonder if it could have been absorbed into another town or township. If anyone can help me with this it would be much appreciated. Dottie