Hi Tom, Your message reminded me of something my grand uncle used to say. "Believe only half of what you see and none of what you hear." I have three times received different naturalization records from the court house in Houghton County, Michigan. If I remember well, the last time there was an $8.00 fee. I do not recall if they have an index, but the available census records gave me an approximate year. If they do not have the record you are seeking, consider the possibility that your ancestor was naturalized in another location - even just the next county over. Joseph Martin Romeoville, IL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom" <rsmtom@cox.net> To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 12:24 PM Subject: [MIHOUGHT] Naturalization Info. > For some time I have been on a quest in search of the naturalization file > relating to William Metsa. First I wrote to the county clerk, whose response > was that they could not find that name. Late I tried an e-mail query to MTU, > but was referred right back to Houghton. After that was a mail request to > the INS in D.C. Nearly one year later the response was that his William is > not in their files either. My latest attempt was an e-mail to the Michigan > State Library reference librarian. I was informed that neither the State > Archives, State Library, nor Houghton County possess naturalization files > for residents of Houghton Co. The State Library did suggest that I look into > the nearest branch of the National Archives, as well as the Federal District > Court (Marquette). I have to say that I was very pleased by the quick and > informative response of the State Library staff. > > I wanted to pass this along in case others might be thinking of trying to > locate naturalization files of an immigrant who was living in Houghton Co. > At least you could narrow your search a little bit. > > Has anyone here looked for naturalization documents in a Federal District > Court? My work schedule prevents me making a phone call to Marquette to > inquire whether or not they hold naturalization files, and if so how copies > might be obtained. > > Tom Osborn > Rancho Santa Margarita, CA > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > MIGenWeb Houghton Co. Archived Files > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/houghton/dxhought.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

For some time I have been on a quest in search of the naturalization file relating to William Metsa. First I wrote to the county clerk, whose response was that they could not find that name. Late I tried an e-mail query to MTU, but was referred right back to Houghton. After that was a mail request to the INS in D.C. Nearly one year later the response was that his William is not in their files either. My latest attempt was an e-mail to the Michigan State Library reference librarian. I was informed that neither the State Archives, State Library, nor Houghton County possess naturalization files for residents of Houghton Co. The State Library did suggest that I look into the nearest branch of the National Archives, as well as the Federal District Court (Marquette). I have to say that I was very pleased by the quick and informative response of the State Library staff. I wanted to pass this along in case others might be thinking of trying to locate naturalization files of an immigrant who was living in Houghton Co. At least you could narrow your search a little bit. Has anyone here looked for naturalization documents in a Federal District Court? My work schedule prevents me making a phone call to Marquette to inquire whether or not they hold naturalization files, and if so how copies might be obtained. Tom Osborn Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bonds, Morell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2FB.2ACI/1930 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information relating to John & Mary Ann Bonds, who came from England around 1867. The only information I have is John was born in 1843 and died in Michigan in 1924. Mary Ann died 13 days later. Their Children are Mildred, Albert & Frederick - however I am curious to know if they had more. I have no information on Albert or Frederick, but Mildred married Aldrich Morell, who worked for the Michigan Telephone Company in Houghton. Mildred and Aldrich lived a short time in Red Jacket. If anyone has information, please let me know.

Colleen, Thanks anyway. Marion >Hi, no Allen R. in Hancock in 1910. >Colleen >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> >To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 10:52 AM >Subject: [MIHOUGHT] Allan R. McLeod 1910 census lookup, please > > > > In the 1916-17 Polk Directory and Allan R. McLeod is listed as boarding at > > 611 Dacota. Could someone who has access to the 1910 census please see if > > you can find him. > > > > TIA > > > > Marion Markham > > > > > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > The Ross Collection > > Copper Country Obituaries and Newspaper Transcripts > > http://www.mfhn.com/rosscoll/rosscoll.html > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > >==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== >Mining Accident Reports for Houghton Co. >http://www.mfhn.com/mining/default.htm > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi, no Allen R. in Hancock in 1910. Colleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 10:52 AM Subject: [MIHOUGHT] Allan R. McLeod 1910 census lookup, please > In the 1916-17 Polk Directory and Allan R. McLeod is listed as boarding at > 611 Dacota. Could someone who has access to the 1910 census please see if > you can find him. > > TIA > > Marion Markham > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > The Ross Collection > Copper Country Obituaries and Newspaper Transcripts > http://www.mfhn.com/rosscoll/rosscoll.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Marion, 611 Dacota has got to be a misprint as Dakota (notice it is now spelled with a 'k") Street is only 3 blocks long. It runs North-South with the street numbers ranging from the 100's to the 300's from South to North. If Dakota Street was to continue North (uphill) the 400 block would slice right through Finlandia University's "Old Main" which was dedicated on January 21, 1900! --Mb Mary Beth Knuuttila, Archives Assistant Finnish-American Historical Archives Finlandia University 601 Quincy Street Hancock, MI 49930 U.S.A. Phone: (906) 487-7347 FAX: (906) 487-7557 marybeth.knuuttila@finlandia.edu ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 10:56 AM Subject: [MIHOUGHT] 1916-17 Polk Directory > In the Polk Directory, Allan R. McLeod is listed as boarding at 611 > Dacota. A quick search of the entire directory does not show that address > for anyone else. However, there are McLeods living at 311 Dacota. I am > wondering if the 611 address might be a misprint. Does anyone have access > to the Polk Directory for another year and could check for Allan? > > TIA > > Marion Markham > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > MIGenWeb Houghton Co. Archived Files > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/houghton/dxhought.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Thanks. I guessed that might be true. >Marion, >611 Dacota has got to be a misprint as Dakota (notice it is now spelled >with a 'k") Street is only 3 blocks long. It runs North-South with the >street numbers ranging from the 100's to the 300's from South to North. >If Dakota Street was to continue North (uphill) the 400 block would >slice right through Finlandia University's "Old Main" which was dedicated >on January 21, 1900! >--Mb > >Mary Beth Knuuttila, Archives Assistant >Finnish-American Historical Archives >Finlandia University >601 Quincy Street >Hancock, MI 49930 U.S.A. >Phone: (906) 487-7347 >FAX: (906) 487-7557 >marybeth.knuuttila@finlandia.edu > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> >To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 10:56 AM >Subject: [MIHOUGHT] 1916-17 Polk Directory > > > > In the Polk Directory, Allan R. McLeod is listed as boarding at 611 > > Dacota. A quick search of the entire directory does not show that address > > for anyone else. However, there are McLeods living at 311 Dacota. I am > > wondering if the 611 address might be a misprint. Does anyone have >access > > to the Polk Directory for another year and could check for Allan? > > > > TIA > > > > Marion Markham > > > > > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > MIGenWeb Houghton Co. Archived Files > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mi/houghton/dxhought.htm > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > >==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== >Houghton County Land Patents >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/houghton/land/houghton.txt > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

In the Polk Directory, Allan R. McLeod is listed as boarding at 611 Dacota. A quick search of the entire directory does not show that address for anyone else. However, there are McLeods living at 311 Dacota. I am wondering if the 611 address might be a misprint. Does anyone have access to the Polk Directory for another year and could check for Allan? TIA Marion Markham

Alicia, Thank you for the information. I know only a little bit about my Great Uncle. One thing is that he lived to be 100 years old. I did not know that he was a mail carrier. Keep us informaed as to the health of your father. Joan in Oak Park ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alicia Koski-Marshall" <alicia@chartermi.net> To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [MIHOUGHT] Antoine Eister > I found this on a Keweenaw site, > Antoine Eister carried the first mail between Central and Phoenix > Mr Monette did not write too much personal information. They tell > more historical data. > Alicia > > > Hello, > > > > I am wondering if anybody out there has a copy of > > > > "Delaware, Michigan (It's History)" by Clarence J. Monette > > > > If you could, please, look on page 14, to see what it says about my great > uncle > > > > Eister, Antoine > > > > I would be so happy to here what it says about him and so grateful that > you took the time to help me out. > > > > Thank you, > > Joan > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > MIGenWeb Houghton Co. Webpages at: > > http://www.mfhn.com/houghton/ > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > >

In the 1916-17 Polk Directory and Allan R. McLeod is listed as boarding at 611 Dacota. Could someone who has access to the 1910 census please see if you can find him. TIA Marion Markham

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jax, Kott, Wolfe, Wilczenski, Borowski, ginter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2FB.2ACI/1929 Message Board Post: Hi, I have been batting my head against the wall for 7 years now. I had a great Grandmother named Elizabeth Kott, (don't know maiden name) she came from Germany. She was married to Frrank(Francis) Kott. They had 3 daughters and in 1881 two of the girls died in a day or two of each other. Being Catholic it seemed awful funny that the one was burried on a Sunday. Someone says it was because of a epeidemic. well I found there death records etc. BUt all of a sudden Elizabeth is gone and in 1883, another daughter is born, to Mother (Rosialia) So Elizabeth Must have died but there is no where else for me to look for a record. They were affilated with St.Alberts Church. I don't think it is still in existence. Is there any way to find out who has the records. Can't imagine that G Grandfather didn't bury her along with the girls. The girls had seperate graves also. Again, any help would be really appreciatated. I llive in the state of Washington, so I can't get tollthe Burton Lib. Thank You in advance Nancy Cosgrove

Colleen, Thank you. This may be the right family. My gr-uncle apparently came to Ontonagon Co. when he emigrated. At least, that is where he married his wife, Julia, in the 1850s. It's a place to start. Marion >None of the McLeod's had wife or daughter named Christy in Houghton Co. >However after checking other spellings, I found in Ontonagon Co: >McCloud Angus born May 1868, 32, married 11 years, born Canada/Eng, father >born Can, mother born Scotland, Engineer, immigrated 1885, owns house. > Christy born Jan 1867, 33, 6 children born and 2 living, born >Can/Eng, father born Scot, mother born Can/Eng, immigrated in 1888. > May born March 1890, 10, MI. > Margaret born July 1899, ?/12, MI. >Mc???Millard, brother in law, born July 1864, 35, single, born Can Eng, >father born Scot, mother born Can/Eng, immigrated 1880. >Don't know if this is him, Colleen >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> >To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:14 AM >Subject: Re: [MIHOUGHT] 1900 census lookup for McLeod > > > > Just a guess based on the photograph -- probably between 40-50. > > > > >HOW OLD WOULD THIS a.r. BE IN 1900? > > >----- Original Message ----- > > >From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> > > >To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> > > >Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 9:22 PM > > >Subject: [MIHOUGHT] 1900 census lookup for McLeod > > > > > > > > > > If anyone has access to the 1900 census, I would appreciate a look up >for > > > > A. R. McLeod. Alll I know about him is that he sent my grandmother a > > > > photograph taken by Merman Studio in Calumet. Unfortunately, I have >no > > > > idea what the A. stands for and there seem to have been several A. R. > > > > McLeod. His wife or his daughter might have been named Christy as I > > > > remember my mother talking about a Christy McLeod. > > > > > > > > TIA > > > > > > > > Marion Markham > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > > > Mining Accident Reports for Houghton Co. > > > > http://www.mfhn.com/mining/default.htm > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy >records, > > >go to: > > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > >The Ross Collection > > >Copper Country Obituaries and Newspaper Transcripts > > >http://www.mfhn.com/rosscoll/rosscoll.html > > > > > >============================== > > >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > > >go to: > > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > MIGenWeb Houghton Co. Cemeteries > > http://www.mfhn.com/houghton/cemeteries.html > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > >==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== >MIGenWeb Houghton Co. Cemeteries >http://www.mfhn.com/houghton/cemeteries.html > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ryti/ Rytilahti Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2FB.2ACI/599.605 Message Board Post: please e-mail me @ pattyryti@yahoo.com

None of the McLeod's had wife or daughter named Christy in Houghton Co. However after checking other spellings, I found in Ontonagon Co: McCloud Angus born May 1868, 32, married 11 years, born Canada/Eng, father born Can, mother born Scotland, Engineer, immigrated 1885, owns house. Christy born Jan 1867, 33, 6 children born and 2 living, born Can/Eng, father born Scot, mother born Can/Eng, immigrated in 1888. May born March 1890, 10, MI. Margaret born July 1899, ?/12, MI. Mc???Millard, brother in law, born July 1864, 35, single, born Can Eng, father born Scot, mother born Can/Eng, immigrated 1880. Don't know if this is him, Colleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:14 AM Subject: Re: [MIHOUGHT] 1900 census lookup for McLeod > Just a guess based on the photograph -- probably between 40-50. > > >HOW OLD WOULD THIS a.r. BE IN 1900? > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> > >To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> > >Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 9:22 PM > >Subject: [MIHOUGHT] 1900 census lookup for McLeod > > > > > > > If anyone has access to the 1900 census, I would appreciate a look up for > > > A. R. McLeod. Alll I know about him is that he sent my grandmother a > > > photograph taken by Merman Studio in Calumet. Unfortunately, I have no > > > idea what the A. stands for and there seem to have been several A. R. > > > McLeod. His wife or his daughter might have been named Christy as I > > > remember my mother talking about a Christy McLeod. > > > > > > TIA > > > > > > Marion Markham > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > > Mining Accident Reports for Houghton Co. > > > http://www.mfhn.com/mining/default.htm > > > > > > ============================== > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > >go to: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > > > > > > >==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > >The Ross Collection > >Copper Country Obituaries and Newspaper Transcripts > >http://www.mfhn.com/rosscoll/rosscoll.html > > > >============================== > >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > >go to: > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > MIGenWeb Houghton Co. Cemeteries > http://www.mfhn.com/houghton/cemeteries.html > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

It could be Herman. The first letter is very fancy and, was iindented into the cardboard without any ink to highlight the letters. >Are you sure of the photographer's name? There was a Victor Herman that >was listed >as a photographer in the Polk directories from about 1886 to 1910 in >Calumet but no >Merman. Have no idea what became of the Herman photography shop, only >wondered >about the name. Jack. > >Marion Markham wrote: > > > I have a photograph taken at Merman Studio in Calumet, probably around > > 1890. It was sent to my grandmother by Mr. & Mrs. A. R. McLeod. Might > > there still be any records from that studio? I am sure that they were > > related to my gr-grandmother McLean but I can't make the connection. > > > > Marion Markham > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > Houghton County Land Patents > > ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/houghton/land/houghton.txt > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== >The Ross Collection >Copper Country Obituaries and Newspaper Transcripts >http://www.mfhn.com/rosscoll/rosscoll.html > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Just a guess based on the photograph -- probably between 40-50. >HOW OLD WOULD THIS a.r. BE IN 1900? >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> >To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 9:22 PM >Subject: [MIHOUGHT] 1900 census lookup for McLeod > > > > If anyone has access to the 1900 census, I would appreciate a look up for > > A. R. McLeod. Alll I know about him is that he sent my grandmother a > > photograph taken by Merman Studio in Calumet. Unfortunately, I have no > > idea what the A. stands for and there seem to have been several A. R. > > McLeod. His wife or his daughter might have been named Christy as I > > remember my mother talking about a Christy McLeod. > > > > TIA > > > > Marion Markham > > > > > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > > Mining Accident Reports for Houghton Co. > > http://www.mfhn.com/mining/default.htm > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > >==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== >The Ross Collection >Copper Country Obituaries and Newspaper Transcripts >http://www.mfhn.com/rosscoll/rosscoll.html > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

HOW OLD WOULD THIS a.r. BE IN 1900? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marion Markham" <mmrbm@ameritech.net> To: <MIHOUGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 9:22 PM Subject: [MIHOUGHT] 1900 census lookup for McLeod > If anyone has access to the 1900 census, I would appreciate a look up for > A. R. McLeod. Alll I know about him is that he sent my grandmother a > photograph taken by Merman Studio in Calumet. Unfortunately, I have no > idea what the A. stands for and there seem to have been several A. R. > McLeod. His wife or his daughter might have been named Christy as I > remember my mother talking about a Christy McLeod. > > TIA > > Marion Markham > > > > ==== MIHOUGHT Mailing List ==== > Mining Accident Reports for Houghton Co. > http://www.mfhn.com/mining/default.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ginter,Wolfe,Wilczenski,Borowski Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2FB.2ACI/1928 Message Board Post: Hi Out There, Does anyone know of the Polish Club that was in existance in Houghton in The late 1880's??? And if they are still there now. I am sure there not but would I be able to get a hold of some of their records???? Any help will be greatlly appreciated. Thank You (in advance) Nancy Cosgrove

If anyone has access to the 1900 census, I would appreciate a look up for A. R. McLeod. Alll I know about him is that he sent my grandmother a photograph taken by Merman Studio in Calumet. Unfortunately, I have no idea what the A. stands for and there seem to have been several A. R. McLeod. His wife or his daughter might have been named Christy as I remember my mother talking about a Christy McLeod. TIA Marion Markham

I have a photograph taken at Merman Studio in Calumet, probably around 1890. It was sent to my grandmother by Mr. & Mrs. A. R. McLeod. Might there still be any records from that studio? I am sure that they were related to my gr-grandmother McLean but I can't make the connection. Marion Markham