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/hFB.2ACE/1767.1 Message Board Post: I'm not related. From the 1860 census - Name: A. Wright (NOTE: census taker used first and middle initials only) Occupation: Farmer Age in 1860: 46 Birth Year: abt 1814 BirthPlace: New York Home in 1860: White Oak, Ingham, Michigan S. A. - 41, b. NY W. H. - 21, b. Oh M. A. - 18, b. Oh S. M. - 10, b. Mi C. U. - 5, b. Mi Use these for the 1870 and 1880 census - 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 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Marriage record - MEAD,LEWIS E. ; WRIGHT, SOPHRONA MAY WRIGHT, INGHAM, 16 MAY 1886

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Terrill, Bennett,Bailey,Groat, Wierman, Gillis, Champion. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/151.1.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: My real interest is in Jacob Bennett family. As you can see he didn't die in Columbiana Co., Ohio, but came to Michigan with his parents. I have yet to find him on the 1860 Alaiedon Twp., Census ,but he was there. He married so after the family came to Michigan to abt. 1858. He married Sarah Ann Terrill D/o Sherlock Terrill and Laura Ann Sabin. There first child, Elmer D. Bennett was b. July 1860 in Alaiedon Twp., this child also died in Alaiedon Twp., on Oct. 7, 1861 at the age of 1y. 3m. and is listed as son of J. & S.A. Bennett. They went on to have 8 more children. Joseph b. 1864 Alaiedon Twp., ; Emina, b. 1866 Alaiedon; Ella, b. 1868 Alaiedon Twp.,; Netie M. b. Oct. 26, 1869 d. April 28, 1881 Alaiedon Twp. age 11y. 6m & 2days d/o Jacob and Sarah Bennett; Rhoda A. b. March 24, 1871; Oscar L. b. June 1872, d. May 5, 1875 Ingham Co., s/o J. & S. a. Bennett; Jennie N. b. Nov. 22, 1875; Emma b. May 1881 in Gratiot Co., Michigan. As you can see the lats child was b. in Gratiot Co. Michigan, Jacob Bennett and family moved there after 1880 and 1881. This is also where he died some time after April 18, 1910. He is listed on the 1910 Cen. living with his daughter and son-in-law Clyde and Jennie Wierman. Haveing loss his wife Sarah on March 27, 1901 also in Gratiot Co., Mi. Jacob is listed on the 1870 & 1880 in Alaiedon Twp., Ingham Co., Mi. I am not realated to this family but to a brother of his mother in Law. I try to get the names of the parents when I can. I still don't know what happen to some of the children of Jacob and Sarah's. Still trying to fill in the missing pieces. Donna

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/hFB.2ACE/325.342.346.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for documented ancestors of Kathlene Demund. She was married to a Fred Dutcher. If you can provide any information on her, I would sincelely appreciate it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bennett Frankforter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/151.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I have Jacob Bennett Birth: 27 Jul 1824 Beaver Twp (Columbiana) OH Baptism: 27 Feb 1825 Good Hope Church, Beaver Twp. Columbiana/now Mahoning, OH Death: after 1850 Columbiana Mahoning, OH Unmd in 1850 I have a good genealogical on the Frankforter's (Bennetts) if you would like it.

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/hFB.2ACE/1711.1 Message Board Post: The "younger" James Crane is in fact a phantom. There is no such person. There is apparently but one child in the family, Rolland. I have accordingly deleted the "younger" James Crane from my files altogether.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bennett, Frankforter, Terrill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/151.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Sarah Bennett was the sister to Jacob Bennett of my line. Looking for infor on this Bennett line. I know there parents were John and Sarah Salome Frankforter Bennett. I have some infor on some of the brother and sister. But always looking to add to it. Donna

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/hFB.2ACE/1769 Message Board Post: That's what I was told. I can understand that they need limits on browsing indices where they aren't making $$$, but when someone wants to PURCHASE certified documents for proof of lineage, they are told that they are a lower priority than answering the phone, all other lookups, discussing pregnancies and anything else they feel like doing. Taking a genealogist's money is a lower priority than anything else. another quote "You're just going to stand at the counter and watch us - go sit down".... Anyone else had similar experiences?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Briggs, Grimes, Collins, Cool Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hFB.2ACE/1768 Message Board Post: Sarah Ann Thompson m. George Almont Briggs on December 21, 1845 in Waterloo, Jackson Cty, MI Henry F. Briggs m. Emily Hill in 1890These are the entries for marriages in the bible. Edgar D Briggs m. Hattie L. Kinney on March 11, 1888 probably in Leroy, Michigan Henry D. Grimes m. Irene Thompson on January 29, 1913 Anna L. Grimes m. Arthur W. Collins on November 26, 1903. Carrie Blanche Grimes m. John L. May on October 9, 1878 Mabel E. Grimes m. John E. Rockwell on March 23, 1904 Kathryn A Grimes m. Clayton B. Bartig on April 4, 1935 Bernard J. Grimes m. Ruth Mangus (sp?) in October, 1936 Dorothy E. Grimes m. E. J. Lindstrom on October 4, 1938 Andrew D. Grimes m. Vivian L. Albright on June 15, 1946 This was entered in the marriage section of this bible. If you connect in any way please contact me. I will also be posting the Births and Deaths listed in the same bible but that may take some time to do.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WRIGHT, HYATT, HART Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hFB.2ACE/1767 Message Board Post: Asa Wright, b. abt. 1814 NY, md. Sally Ann Hyatt in Huron Co, OH and came to White Oak Twp, Ingham County by 1850. had children: Henry Willam (sometimes William Henry), b. 1839 OH; Mary Ann, b. 1842 OH; Charlotte M., b. 1850 MI; and Eugene C., b. 1855, MI. He died btw. 1860-1870; might have been a casualty of the Civil war. Sally Ann was still alive and living with her eldest son in the 1880 census with his wife Laura and daughters Sophronia b. 1868 & Emma, b. 1873. He may have been the son of William Wright & Plumilla Hart of Chautauqua Co, NY, who are known to have had a son Asa b. abt. 1815, and the Huron Co. marriage is consistent with the migration of other family members. I have no reason to believe Asa is related to any of the other Wrights in Ingham Co. I'd appreciate any information on Asa and his family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ryan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/1766 Message Board Post: I'm looking for relations of Loyal Ryan, Jr. He was a sailor during WWII and listed his hometown as Lansing, MI. He also entered service from MI. He was aboard the sub the USS Grunion when she disappeared on her maiden voyage in the Aleutians. It was last heard from in July 1942. the families weren't notified for about 2 months (for my own ancestor on the sub it came out in the papers on Sept 30 and Oct 1, 1942). Apparently they weren't declared dead until Aug 2, 1943. 70 men died on the submarine and nothing was ever known of it's possible fate until recently. Now a search will soon be underway to find it by the sons of the commander. I heard from them 2 weeks ago and have joined the search underway to see if I can find others related to the sailors who died as I think it is exciting! I would also appreciate any leads on relatives of this man.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WHEELER, CASSIDY, GOLDEN, JEFFERSON, KING, PONDER, OTTENBACHER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/1765 Message Board Post: WHEELER, Helen Rita Cassidy East Lansing Helen Rita Cassidy Wheeler entered eternal life July 29, 2006 at Burcham Hills Retirement center, surrounded by her children, their spouses, and her granddaughter. She was born in Pawtucket, R.I. in 1915 to William Patrick and Katherine (Golden) Cassidy. She grew up in Cambridge, MA; graduated high school at age 16 and earned her bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State Teaching College in 1935. She taught briefly before entering her career as a Librarian at Cambridge Public Library. While on vacation in Cape Ann, MA in 1937, she met her future husband, Charles Wheeler. Rita was a reference Librarian at Michigan State University from 1961-1980. She also was a Librarian at East Lansing Public Library from 1959-1990. Since 1949, Rita was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. She was a devoted friend of Lois W. and mentored friends of all ages. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Wheeler (1988); sister, Mildred Cassidy Jefferson; and two children, Richard R. an! d Helen; She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Wheeler King of Detroit, MI; sons, Charles H. of East Lansing and Naples, FL, Robert J. (Sallee) of Naples, FL, Donald J. (Joanne M.) of Alexandria, VA, and John A. of Lansing; granddaughters, Nicole D. Wheeler of Troy, MI, and Michelle M. Wheeler of Richmond, MI; great-grandchildren, Danielle J. Ponder, Nicholas G. Ottenbacher, and Joseph R. Ottenbacher, all of Richmond, MI; and numerous friends and caregivers at Burcham Hills. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 955 Alton Rd. in East Lansing. The Rite of Committal will be held in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. The Rosary will be prayed on Monday at 7 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Salvation Army, 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing MI 48912, to the East Lansing Public ! Library, 950 Abbott Road, East Lansing MI 48823 or to St. Thomas Aquin as General Fund, in memory of Rita. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 7/31/2006. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hair/Farley/Walton/Blackmore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/1764 Message Board Post: Mable Hair/Hare was born in Michigan 23 Jan 1875 in Michigan probably in Jackson County or Ingham County. She married Lawrence Farley in 1896 and they are a family in the 1900,1910, and 1920 US census farming in Rives, Jackson, Michigan. Lawrence died sometime after the 1920 census and Mable married Mr. Walton. He also must have died because on 26 Feb 1924 she married William A. Blackmore from Leslie. Mable knew the Blackmore family because her son Robert married Kathryn Louise Blackmore. William A was Kathryn's Uncle and he lost his first wife in 1915. Mable survived William who died in 1936. She lived until 1960 and did not marry again. She is buried in the cemetery in Leslie in the Blackmore plot. Does anyone have access to the local paper for the period between 1920 and 1924. I would love to know who Mr. Walton was. Thank You, Mary

Looking for information (anything) on Edward CRAFTS, my great-grandfather. He married Amanda TOWNSEND in 1842 in White Oaks Township, Ingham County, Michigan -- or West Somerset Township, Niagara County, New York, depending on which source you go by. Amanda Townsend's tree goes back to the 1700s and earlier. Is anyone researching, who might have information on Edward CRAFTS, born about 1810 or 1820 ?? (the dates are guesstimates) Edward CRAFTS and Amanda had nine children. From the birth and death dates of those nine children ( I received second hand) it would appear my paternal grandfather, Samuel CRAFTS was the only one of those nine to have children. Any suggestions or information will be appreciated. LKT

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/hFB.2ACE/885.1.1.5 Message Board Post: I am the 3rd Great Granddaughter of Diantha Sophia Whitney and her Husband John Social Rolph. I have some history on the family. I would love to get a copy of the picture of Diantha and the history if you still have it.I am willing to share any information that you may need. Thank You For Your Time;

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rolph Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/885.1.1.4 Message Board Post: I am a 2nd Great Granddaughter to Diantha Sophia Whitney and John Social Rolph. I am related through their Daughter Anna ( Annie ) W. Rolph Aldridge. If you need any information on the family please contact me as I have alot of information that I can pass on to all of you. Including WHY Diantha came to Canada.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Francis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/1728.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My Francis family came from either New York or Canada. Louisa per the census was born in New Jersey. They moved to Ohio then Michigan & finally settled in Ingham Co., Michigan. I haven't come across any of the family in or from Illinois.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Francis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/1728.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi, From what I understand my Alfred died in 1862 in Ingham Co., Michigan & Louisa died in 1865 also in Ingham Co. They were both 49 years old when they died. It looks like we may have 2 different Alfred & Louisa's.

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/hFB.2ACE/1728.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Francis, Alfred M. 01-02-0C-0050-04-1 Alfred Francis & heirs M Y Francis, Anna Louise 01-01-0A-0075-02-1 Frank Francis & heirs 1/1/1880 F Francis, Carol Ann 01-02-0D-0002-04-1 LeRoy Francis & heirs F Francis, Edna 01-02-0C-0050-03-1 Alfred Francis & heirs F Francis, Frank, Sr. 01-01-0A-0075-1B-1 Frank Francis & heirs 1/1/1865 M Francis, Kathleen Louise 01-01-0A-0075-08-1 Frank Francis & heirs 10/15/1951 10/14/1951 F Francis, LeRoy H., Sr. 01-02-0D-0002-08-1 LeRoy Francis & heirs 2/17/1990 M Y Francis, Stephen 01-01-0A-0075-06-1 Frank Francis & heirs M Francis, William George 01-01-0A-0075-04-1 Frank Francis & heirs 7/8/1949 M This is from the grand haven township cemetery. Not on this list is caroline, my grandmother who is buried with the Carters. Elaine I am really unsure of where these people came from, could be anywhere really.

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/hFB.2ACE/1728.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My mother tells me that the family came from Illinois, she is not sure. Let me get back to you on the time frame, I can't find it in my notebook.. need to go to the cemetery website...Elaine

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Francis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hFB.2ACE/1728.1.1 Message Board Post: What time frame do you show Frank Francis living? Do you have any idea if he was born in New York State & if so where. My Francis family had dark/black hair & dark eyes. My Alfred was a shoemaker. Any additional information you can provide will be greatly appreciated & I can try to check out the information further.