This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFB.2ACE/1231.1.2.1 Message Board Post: David: Library is back open; E-MAIL ME! JillSlade@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFB.2ACE/1231.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Dorris: Hillsdale Library back open; will look this up , have the next two days off. You can e-mail me JillSlade@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1271.1.1 Message Board Post: Thomas, thank you! I'm somewhat of a novice at this, so your suggestions are most welcome.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1270.2 Message Board Post: Her middle name is Almea. Married Nov. 15, 1862 in Hillsdale county.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1271.1 Message Board Post: Try these - US GENWEB SITE http://www.us-census.org/inventory/ 1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable, actual census page) http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/ 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm Jack & Marianne Dibean – Lansing Michigan Marriage Index Links = FREE http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/dibean_county.html In the 1870 census there are 2 James Burns. You want James Burns from Fayette twp., Hillsdale cty.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1272 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm new to this message board. I am researching the Knickerbocker and Mendell families. My Grandmother,Louise Mendell was born in Litchfield Township and I believe she and her husband, Charles Knickerbocker could be buried in that area. Either of these names sound familiar? Robin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1268.2 Message Board Post: Any idea where in NY where your ancestors came from? I have ancestors who came from Dutchess Co. NY and settled in Herkimer Co. in the early 1800s. Some stayed there, some possibly to Jefferson Co. for a while and some went to Michigan after the Cival War. Bob Tanner

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFB.2ACE/1270.1 Message Board Post: The Friends of Mitchell Research Center does look-ups for $10/hr. Can't promise results - depends if it was printed or not. I do see their names listed on my marriage index. If you want to order from the County Clerk the marriage license if in Liber C, Page 274, Yr. 1862. I am willing to do the look-up. Janis Reister, Member of Friends jreister@dmci.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burns, Scott, Holkins, Benedict, Sullivan, Hakes, Bowers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1271 Message Board Post: JAMES BURNS, born 1824 in Ireland, married Anna Scott 1852 in New York, lived on farm on Moscow Plains, Hillsdale County, Michigan, died 1903 in Jonesville, buried in Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. James and Anna Burns had nine children: Frank E. Burns - see below. Margaret E. Burns - born 1856 near Moscow, died 1941 in Howell. Married Charlie Holkins (who founded Holkins lumber business in Howell), had one son, Ralph, who married Edna Lindsey (resident of Litchfield). Ralph and Edna had two children: Charles and Dorothy Holkins (each born in Howell). Mary Burns - born 1850s near Moscow, died ? Married Truman Benedict, had several children, including Rachel Benedict. Eugene Burns - born 1858 near Moscow, died ? in Litchfield. John S. Burns - born 1860 near Moscow, died c. 1931. Buried in Jonesville Cemetery. Will Burns - born 1862 near Moscow, lived in Allen, buried in Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. Jennie L. Burns - born 1864 near Moscow, died 1942 in Hillsdale. Buried in Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. Fred E. Burns - born 1874 near Moscow. Died ? Taught in Hillsdale County schools, later moved to Eugene, Oregon. Married Della Berg. Fred and Della had two children: Bertha Burns (who married "Andy" Anderson) and Frederick Burns. Frederick once lived in Maryland and had a son Robert Burns. Dora Burns - born 1874, died 1875. FRANK E. BURNS - born 1868 near Moscow, died 1948 in Hillsdale, buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsdale. Frank married Jennie Sullivan in 1890 in Allen. Jennie (born 1868) was daughter of Jeremiah Sullivan and Jane Fagan, and died in 1912 in Allen. Frank then married Edith Hakes (born 1873) in 1913 in Ray, Indiana. Edith died in 1954. Frank and Jennie Burns had two children: Hazel Aileen Burns, born 1896, died 1983. Married Henry Frederick Hamill in 1923. They had one son: Robert Henry Hamill (born 1924, died 1971). IVAN WILLIAM BURNS, born 1891 in Hillsdale County, died 1947 in Hastings. Married Mildred Lucille Bowers (born 1897, died 1972) in 1920 in Eaton Rapids. Ivan worked for N.Y. Central R.R. in Addison, Hillsdale, Eaton Rapids, Litchfield, and Hastings. Ivan and Mildred Burns had two children: Janet Elizabeth Burns - born 1923 in Addison. JAMES ALAN BURNS - born 1929, died 1984. Married Norma Jean Hollister in 1951. James and Norma Burns had one son: JAMES ALAN BURNS, JR. [me]. Born 1955. Any leads, connections, etc, would be greatly appreciated!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFB.2ACE/1120.1 Message Board Post: I have a possible Laura Ann Case b. 1820 dau. of Nathaniel Case and Anna Maria Case both b. in Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. Nathaniel later moved to OH. I know of one sister to Laura named Sarah. No other data besides ancestry of Nathaniel. She appeared in Duncan's book on the Cases. Perhaps this will help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark, Reynolds Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1270 Message Board Post: Is there anyone in Hillsdale County that does newspaper look-ups, including for a fee? Specifically, I am looking for information on a marriage in 1862 - I have the date, etc. It would be in the Hillsdale City Newspapers if at all, I would guess. The marriage between James Francis Clark and Olive Alma Reynolds probably took place in Moscow Twp.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/377.1 Message Board Post: There are still plenty of Stemen families in Hillsdale. Robert Stemen still lives there. I am also a Stemen & my father Bertus James (Jim) Stemen & his brother, Luther Jay(Skeet) Stemen still live as well & are related to Robert.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1267.2 Message Board Post: In 1880 the is a George Kidman (POB = Eng.) living in Ontario cty, New York. The ages are close to that of Thomas with the same POB. Check it out. 1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable) http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/ 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm Jack & Marianne Dibean – Lansing Michigan Marriage Index Links = FREE http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/dibean_county.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1268.1 Message Board Post: The Tanner families are both living in Mich. in 1870. They live next to each other in Hillsdale county. Try this - 1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable) http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/ 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm Jack & Marianne Dibean – Lansing Michigan Marriage Index Links = FREE http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/dibean_county.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1269.1 Message Board Post: Try this - 1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable) http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/ 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm Jack & Marianne Dibean – Lansing Michigan Marriage Index Links = FREE http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/dibean_county.html In 1880 Ruth L. Caswell is living with her sister Ellen and step father Muncy Pike. They are living in Ionia, Ionia cty., Michigan. Ruth is 14 at this time and would be 16 when she married.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith,Chapin, Brightman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFB.2ACE/1037.1.2 Message Board Post: Jill, I have been e-mailing and sending thru US mail some information re. Ira Chapin Smith with Barbara Johnson in MT. She has sent me her line from Parker Smith, s/o Ira Chapin Smith. I am wondering what your line is as it comes down from Ira Chapin Smith. I know she is in touch with Judy. I have been with you before some time ago, but would like to compare notes again. Cousin Elizabeth Alnora

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith; Caswell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1269 Message Board Post: I’m researching the Smith family and trying to find the parents of my g-g grandfather Andrew J Smith (b. 1858 d. 1934). His wife was Ruth L Caswell (b. 1866 d. 1912). Both are buried in the Mosherville Cemetery. I have a marriage date of February 1882 in Jackson County but I’m unable to get a copy of the document. Their children were William Ernest (Hookie), Agnes E, Robert L, and Ella.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFB.2ACE/1268 Message Board Post: My great great grandfather was James Dexter Tanner. He was born in Upper Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio about 1858 and died in Vestaburg, Michigan in February 1929. He was married to Harriett (Hattie) Elliott. Their children were (1) Caroline (2) Edwin (my great grandfather) and (3) Elvin. On a census, both of his parents are listed as having been born in NY. They moved from NY to Ohio. I don't know if they moved the family from Ohio to Michigan or if just James Dexter Tanner went to Michigan. Any help would be appreciated in finding James Dexter Tanner's parents and siblings.. Thank you, Carolyn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/gFB.2ACE/1263.1 Message Board Post: In 1870 they had another daughter - Carrie age 11. Try these links - 1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable) http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/ 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm Jack & Marianne Dibean – Lansing Michigan Marriage Index Links = FREE http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/dibean_county.html State of Michigan Marriage/Birth/Divorce Requests http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/vital_records/requests

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kidman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFB.2ACE/1267.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't find anymore Kidmans in Hillsdale , Hillsdale County Michigan, maybe his brother lived in a surrounding area , I'll keep looking for George, I have the 1850, 1860, 1870 Hillsdale County Michigan Census cd's but I do not have the index Brenda