No I'm not related just seen your post It did not say where they were buried it was a play by play of the event it must have been terrible scented those poor people your right the whole family seemed doomed the father remarried and lost a couple of more kids. I've looked for death records and could find none do you live in the area did find where Abble and Ruby and Elmer are buried Elmer is with first wife Linda On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 2:24 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: 20tee10 > Surnames: HUDSON-CLEVELAND-CHAMBERS-CONLEY > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27118.1.2.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Wow....thank you...George Livingston of the Willard sent me an article > but it was just a few lines and don't think it was from that paper. > Do you remember if it mentions where they were buried? Are you > related in some way? Thanks again....Lora > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL > link above and respond on the board. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MIKALAMA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 20tee10 Surnames: HUDSON-CLEVELAND-CHAMBERS-CONLEY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27118.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow....thank you...George Livingston of the Willard sent me an article but it was just a few lines and don't think it was from that paper. Do you remember if it mentions where they were buried? Are you related in some way? Thanks again....Lora Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LINDANUFER Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27118.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The two children that died are Jimmy and Lucy there was a large write up in the Marshall paper Thur Aug 7 1879 and it stated the fire was Wen night of last week Linda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You got me there but you could try Willard Library in Battle Creek. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 20tee10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did but thank you. Used to see so many of your Obit posted like weekly....what happened? Must have been a task but very nice service. Thanks again....Lora PS....Zella was the daughter of Eliza P. Hudson Cleveland. Her husband, James Cleveland was a boat captain on Goguac Lake in Calhoun County. Eliza and two of her youngest children Charles and Lucy died when the boat house burned 8 Aug 1879. To date haven't been able to find where they are buried....James, Eliz, Charles or Lucy....any thoughts...someone suggested Barrington or Burlington? Cemetery but didn't see a listing for them at Find-A-Grave. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Conley, Connley, Chambers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I assume you found Zella Chambers' marriage in 1910 to James Conley/Connley & she is also buried in Prairie Home. The transcription has her as Connley. http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/kalamazoo/cemeteries/p66501.txt Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lots of times I just enter the last name then the county & see what comes up. You can also enter the father's last name & the county. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 20tee10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for this too....I just love that site so much info. I found some other info there too but it was so pale I couldn't read it. Asked the Kalamazoo Library to help me read it. I guess because of the weather they haven't answered yet but I can be patient. Lora Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: philipffej Surnames: Chambers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Having trouble with Charter keeping connected. He is listed on the Kalamazoogenealogy.org site as Howard Chambers. book 3 pages 231 & 231R. http://kalamazoogenealogy.org./Death Records/Book3/DeathBk3p231.htm http://kalamazoogenealogy.org./Death Records/Book3/DeathBk3p231a.htm Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 20tee10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much Phil. I tried several times searching the SeekingMichigan site and couldn't find Ruel. What is the secret to the best way to use this very useful tool? Lora Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 20tee10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27127/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I love all the info available at kalamazoogenealogy.com. Was just there searching for death info for Ruel H. Chambers and couldn't find him. I found his grave at Find-A-Grave at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Climax. I also did a search at SeekingMichigan and couldn't find him. I would like to know his cause of death as he was only 13 years of age. Parents were James H. Chambers 1864-1915 and Zella Viola Howard Cleveland Chambers Conley 1872-1936...all are buried in the Prairie Home Cemetery. Hope you can help or direct me....thanks....Lora Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: KOSTER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27126/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. William KOSTER, 1211 Douglas Ave., Passed away Sunday evening. Mr. KOSTER was born December 3, 1874, in the Netherlands, the son of Koert Harm and Hillitje W. KOSTER, and had been a resident of this community for 47 years. Mr. KOSTER was a retired farmer, and was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are: 2 sons, Cornelius W. of Kalamazoo, and Dr. Koert KOSTER of Detroit; one sister, Miss Johanna KOSTER; one brother Harm KOSTER, both of the Netherlands; one grandson, Wilbur KOSTER of Kalamazoo. Friends may call at the Truesdale Chapel, where services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment, Comstock Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Oct 18, 1953 (Submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: KOSTER, CORSTANGE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27125/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Wilbur J. KOSTER, 1233 Sheridan Dr., Passed away Saturday, August 27, 1977, in Allegan. Mr. KOSTER was born June 10, 1937 in Kalamazoo, son of Cornelius and Theressa KOSTER and had been a lifelong resident here. He was employed by Gibson, Inc. He was a member of Trinity Reformed Church and had attended the Oakwood Bible Church. He was a member and treasurer of the Steel Workers Union, Local 3596. On June 26, 1959 he was married to Jean CORSTANGE, who survives. Also surviving are: one daughter and two sons, Jana Lee, William John and Steven Jay, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius KOSTER of Gun Lake and Clearwater, Fla. and several aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock at the Langeland Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, Rev. Mr. William Hentschel officiating. Interment Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Oakwood Bible Church Building Fund. F! riends may call at the chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Aug 1977 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: KOSTER, PONS, HEYSTEK, BLUE, MAXWELL, POSTHUMUS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27124/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Marie KOSTER, 1203 North Church Street, Passed away Friday evening (Feb 28, 1969). Mrs. KOSTER was born July 1, 1886 in Orangeville, daughter of Abraham and Helena PONS and had been a lifelong resident of this area. She was a member of the North Park Reformed Church. Her husband, Garrett, passed away in 1934. Surviving are: one son and four daughters, Mrs. Adrian (Helen) HEYSTEK, Mrs. Richard (Marian) BLUE, both of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Walter (Harriett) MAXWELL of Dayton, N.J., James KOSTER of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Henry (Bettijean) POSTHUMUS of Portage; 18 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Abraham PONS of Clearwater, Fla. and John PONS of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. A son Neal KOSTER passed away in 1967. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock at the Langeland Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, Rev. Ronald Geschwendt officiating. Interment, Riverside Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the North Par! k [Reformed Church] Memorial Fund. Friends may call at the chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mar 1969 (Submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 20tee10 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27118.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many thanks....keep up the good service to so many....Lora Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: KOSTER, DEYOUNG, ABBOTT, MCCARTHY, YOUNG, MAAT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27123/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Hugo Thomas KOSTER, Ft. Meyers, Florida, (Formerly of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids), Passed away at his home in Ft. Meyers, Sunday morning. Mr. KOSTER was born December 2, 1899 in Grand Rapids, son of Thomas and Mildred DEYOUNG KOSTER and had lived in Kalamazoo until 1950, lived in Grand Rapids until 1960 when he moved to Florida. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 1960. Mr. KOSTER was a member of Fidelity Lodge 513 F & A.M., DeWitt Clinton Consistory of Grand Rapids, 32nd Degree Mason and a veteran of World War I. In 1934 he was married to Miss Gladys ABBOTT, who survives. Also surviving are: one son, Thomas of Tampa, Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Kay) MCCARTHY, also of Tampa; his father, Mr. Thomas KOSTER of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Helen YOUNG of Ossian, Ind., and Mrs. Frances MAAT of Englewild, Calif; one brother, Glenn of Ft. Wayne. Friends are being received at Wagar & Clark Chapel, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., ! Rev. Carleton Benson officiating. Interment in the family lot Hope Cemetery, Texas Corners. source: Kalamazoo Gazette May 1965 (Submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: KOSTER, VANDERSALM Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27122/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Albertha KOSTER, 627 Washburn Ave., passed away Monday afternoon December 23, 1974. Mrs. KOSTER was born June 23, 1909 in Kalamazoo, daughter of John and Helen VANDERSALM and has been a life long resident of Kalamazoo. She was a member of the Winchell Avenue Dicipals [sic] of Christ. Prior to her retirement she worked as a seamstress for several local clothiers. Surviving are: one son and one daughter, John I. KOSTER of Portage and Ms. Nancy KOSTER of Kalamazoo. Memorial services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Langeland Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, Dr. Kenneth B. Seeley officiating. Interment, Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Dec 1974 (Submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: HUDSON, CLEVELAND Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27118.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lora, I have checked the Kalamazoo county resources I have however other than the lady who died at the Kalamazoo State Hospital, I do not have records on these people. I would recommend contacting the Willard Library in Battle Creek as we do not have records for Calhoun County. Perhaps they can assist you with cemetery records. The second sister died in Burlington Township according to SeekingMichigan.com and there are two cemeteries in Burlington twp. That would be a good possibility. Good luck in your search. Ardis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: PIERCE, MEIER, CROSS, FIGEL, POTTER, RICE, GIBBS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27119.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is one Donald Pierce who passed in 2000, however there is another one who died the same year. His parents were Edward Pierce and Rose Ella Meier. I do not have the information on him, other than birth date and death date. (Donald Pierce 1912-2000) He was born and died in Allegan County. I do have the death record and obituary on this CDonald R. Pierce: Kalamazoo County Clerk Death Record D2000-0959: Donald R. Pierce W/M widowed, DOB: 22 May 1910, POB: Orangeville, MI, DOD: 22 May 2000, POD: Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI (Kairos Dwelling), SSN: 380-05-2979, occ: carpenter, building/construction, res: 136 Orchard St., Plainwell, Allegan, MI, in armed forces, Ancestry: American, 9th grade, f. Willard Pierce, m. Daisy Cross, Infor: Elaine Figel 178-40th St., Allegan, Mi 49010, burial: Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, MI, cause of death: cancer of lung, chronic obstructive lung disease Kalamazoo Gazette Obituaries 5/23/00: Don's life began May 22, 1910 in Orangeville Township. At the age of three he came with his family to Plainwell where he lived most of his life. Don married Bernedeen B. Dussia in 1936. He was the first man from Plainwell to go an serve in World War II. He landed in Normandy, France in 1944 while serving in the army. Don was an excellent carpenter and built many homes in the Plainwell area during his life. For many years he was a member of the American Legion. Don was a sports fan and he was loyal about watching his grandchildren's and great grandchildren's activities. He also loved to fish and deer hunt. Don's family includes his daughter and her husband, Elaine and Irvin Figel and Allegan. His three grandchildren with their spouses are, Julie and Stephen Potter, Melanie and Todd Rice and Matthew Figel and special friend Tina Gibbs. Don also has four great grandchildren, Brock and Nolan Potter, Quinton and Tessa Rice, a brot! her and his wife, Dale and Laura Pierce of Kalamazoo. Preceding him in death were his parents, Willard and Daisy Pierce; his wife, Bernedeen; a sister, Mildred; brothers, Alfred and Charles Pierce. Friends may spend time with his family on Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday at 11 am at the funeral home. Don will be buried next to his wife at Hillside Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kairos Dwelling or Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan County. Please share a memory of Don with the family or online at www.rdmg.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ardis48 Surnames: WALTERS, GLASSBURN, PAQUIN, HERDER, BLOOM, HIEMSTRA, LOWRY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27120/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Elizabeth Ann WALTERS, formerly of Niles, MI, born August 5, 1902 in Kalamazoo died Wednesday, August 3, 1988 at Dorcas House in Parchment, MI. Surviving are her children, Robert A. WALTERS of Kalamazoo, Eileen GLASSBURN of Niles, Joyce PAQUIN of Spring Lake, MI; 4 sisters, Cornelia HERDER, Madelyn BLOOM, Susanna HIEMSTRA, all of Kalamazoo, Katherine LOWRY of South Haven; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Her husband Thornton C. preceded her in death June 1, 1985. Services Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, Niles, MI, Saturday August 6, 10:30 a.m. Burial Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. source: Unknown newspaper Aug 1988 (Submitted by a volunteer, no family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.