This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Billard, Harness, Pleune, Israels, Harness, Israels, Peters, Gunther, Nagel Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4313 Message Board Post: Floyd L. Billard - age 75, went to be with his Lord Friday May 10, 2002. He was preceded in death by his son Stephen Billard. He is survived by his wife Charlene; his children David (Susan) Harness, Susan (Brian) Pleune, Stephanie (David) Israels; his grandchildren; Rebecca, Lisa, Matthew, and Wesley Harness, Brian and Christina Pleune, Alex and Max Israels; his sisters Joyce (Gunther) Peters and Barbara (Tom) Nagel, and several nieces and nephews. Floyd was a very lov-ing and caring husband and father who will be greatly missed. Floyd's family would like to express their appreciation for the care provided by all doctors. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, the Father Lou Anderson officiating. Visitation will be this evening from 7-9 pm and Monday 2-4 & 7- 9 pm with a rosary service at 8:30 pm on Monday. Zaagman Memorial Chapel 2800 Burton St S.E. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Sun May 12, 2002 (submitted by a volunteer, no! t a family member)

Hello Deb, The marriage record for Charles Hubel and Caroline Coon is as follows....... Book 11, page 123 Date of Application-September 4, 1893 Nelson Hubel, age 26, white Carrie Coon, age 27, white Residence of Nelson-Grand Rapids, Mi. Place of Birth of Nelson-Tuscola Co., Mi. Residence of Carrie-Grand Junction, VanBuren Co., Mi. Place of Birth of Carrie-VanBuren Co., Mi. Occupation of Nelson-Furniture worker Father of Nelson-Bethel Hubel Mother of Nelson-Mary Quinn Father of Carrie-Edward Coon Mother of Carrie-Caroline Hoyt Previously married-Carrie once, Nelson none Date of Marriage-September 4, 1893 Place of Marriage-Grand Rapids, Mi. J. Snashall, Minister of the Gospel Witnesses-Mr. Samuel Frederick Everett, Grand Rapids, Mi. and Mrs. Elizabeth Everett, Grand Rapids. I hope that this helps you. I could not find a record for Edgar Coon/Koon Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: <DKEL3159@aol.com> To: <MIKENT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 7:22 PM Subject: [MIKENT] Marriage lookup~Charles Nelson Hubel and Caroline J Coon 1892? > Hi, > Is there a kind soul who can do a lookup on Charles Nelson Hubel and > Caroline J. Coon married about 1892 in Grand Rapids? > > Thanks, > Deb Faith > > > ==== MIKENT Mailing List ==== > Problems, questions or concerns with the mail list? Contact the listowner, Debbi Manni, at starfire60@ameritech.net > > ============================== > 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: Veltman, Veldman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/955.1.1 Message Board Post: Tracey, Yes! Please! I would love to have additional information on this family. I am particularly interested in your sources. There are two Nicolas Velt/dman in this area at this time and I need to keep them apart. I will try to e-mail you, too. THANKS! John Vermeer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Veldman, Veltman, Palma Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kFB.2ACE/955.1 Message Board Post: Nicolas was born in 1873, according to census records. He came to the US from Uithuizermeeden, Groningen providence, Netherlands in either 1888 or 1889. His parents were Benne Veldman and Aafke Sikkema. He changed the spelling of his name after marrieng Jessie Palma on 18 Dec. 1902 in Kent County. Her parents were Dick Palma and Ida van der Molen. I have no information on them as of yet. Do have more on Nicolas' family 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/kFB.2ACE/665.923 Message Board Post: I am related to Maria Jakeway who m. Zenas M. Smith in Kent, MI 20 June 1858. Her mother, Catherine Jakeway (age 60, b. NY) is listed in the 1870 census of Carlton,Barry,MI with 2 younger children: Milton J. Jakeway (age 27, b. Ohio) and Josepine (age 23, b. Ohio). Catherine moved to Jamestown, Ottawa, MI where Maria taught school one term in 1855. The surname is rendered Jaques in Ottawa Co. I have a bit more info. if this is the family you are looking for.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nelson Nowaczyk Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kFB.2ACE/4312 Message Board Post: Sixty-Seven lives were lost when the army transport went down last Wednesday by the torpedo of a German submarine. The oficial lost of casualties, cabled today by Genereal Pershing, show sixty-seven lost; total survivors 170 and one unaccounted for. Dispatches from general Pershing announce that the following were lost in the sinking of the transport Antilles: Private Lee W. Nelson, infantry; cousin Max J. Nowaczyk 41 Prescott avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Deb, Turner Ave. lies in what was originally Walker Township. However, the part which had houses has been within Grand Rapids city boundaries since before 1906. The southernmost portion has been in Grand Rapids for even longer. However, the northern part of Turner Ave is STILL within the boundaries of Walker Twp. (known as Walker City since the 1960's). The borderline is Nason Ave. Anything north of Nason has always been in Walker. So, I would need to know whether you were looking for a specific house address or land that had no houses (and an approximate year). Hope this helps, Suzanne Carpenter in Kent county MI

Turner Ave. runs in the city of Grand Rapids, and goes into the city of Walker. When the last portion of the township was incorporated as the city of Walker, the township ceased to exist. I think the original township was also named Walker. If you are looking for old records, try the name Walker Township. Ralph Veenstra

In a message dated 5/19/02 8:09:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, DKEL3159@aol.com writes: > > Need some help on finding the township that Turner Ave. NW is in. > Can someone help. Nearest cross streets are Leonard St. NW & 11th St. NW > (west side of Grand Rapids). > Hope someone can help? > > Right now it is the city of Grand Rapids. Early in the founding of Grand Rapids it was across the Grand River which was then Walker Township

Hi, But can you tell me the township? Thanks, Deb McKee

Turner is in the city of Grand Rapids

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/kFB.2ACE/874.870.886 Message Board Post: I also have a HAMMOND (Daniel) ancestor born in NY (1840). HE was married in Eaton Co, MI to Emmilene Blodgett (1864). According to information he was from Kansas before he married. At least one of their children was born in Kansas (Maude 1881) Another child was born and died in Montcalm Co MI. Does any of this fit into your Hammond families?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elmer, Kellogg, Race Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4311 Message Board Post: Looking for any one with family ties to Lewis Elmer and his wife Jane Henderson. Lewis Elmer lived in Grand Rapids and died there in 1913 as did his wife also 1913. both are buried at the Oak Hill cemetery. I have found the Obituary for Lewis Elmer in the Grand Papids pager Jan. 29, 1913 "Lewis Elmer The death of Lewis Elmer, 84 years old, at his home, 1064 Terace Ave. removes from the City one of the oldest stonemasons residing here. Mr. Elmer was a resident of Grand Rapids many years, and worked on a large number of the Local landmarks. A widow, six daughters and three sons survive. The funeral is to be held Thursday afternoon at 2 O'clock from the residence folowed by burial in Oakhill cemetery." Well now I know there were six daughter and three son. My g-g greatmother was one. WHO were the rest??? I know there was a Robert Elmer who m. a Lillie M.---and lived in G.R. My g.g. was Almeda Elmer b. Feb. 1869 m. Edward James Race. and lived in G.R. when Edward Race died in 1905 she remarried a William Kellogg in 1908 also in G.R. What happen to her. The names of the other children I don't have but would love too. any help would be most welcome. Donna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4310 Message Board Post: Searching for relatives of Alvin M. Keith born 29 Mar 1889 Hardin Co., Ky. d 8 Nov 1962 Grand Rapids, Mi. Would like to share info with family. Alvin was a brother to my great grandfather, John W. Keith

Hi, Need some help on finding the township that Turner Ave. NW is in. Can someone help. Nearest cross streets are Leonard St. NW & 11th St. NW (west side of Grand Rapids). Hope someone can help? Thanks So Much, Deb McKee

There are no obits from the Kent County Death Cetificate Index. It is an index which gives the name of the deceased, his date of birth, date of death, and the death certificate number. They are in alphabetical order by year of death I believe. I did do some obit lookups and happened to check the index, also, so I put the information at the end of the obits I looked up. Pam

Well, I just went to Ancestry.com, typed in Martha Foord on a search, and it pulled up 12 hits on world trees...one of them married to a Peter Browne, in Massachussetts in the 1600's. The person who submitted the tree has their email address posted. But seriously...check into the possibility of connections of your own also. Kathy in MO

Well, if it was in your mother-in-law's house, and was a family bible, were they relatives of hers? If you're unsure, a little checking into her parent's/grandparent's names, etc., would be well worth the while. If not, is there anyone else around who may know how she came by the bible? I happen to have a family bible myself, given to me by a cousin, that belonged to my grandfather's 3rd cousin's mother's mother! It has been passed down and passed down, and now it is mine (yay!) If you are doing genealogy yourself, you may want to hang onto this to determine whether or not those are your husband's relative's names you are looking at! You may not see a link right now, but who knows down the road? Good luck! Kathy in MO

Hello everyone! A while back a kind person posted a SEDOR obituary, but when I tried to Email them back, it came back to me as "undeliverable". The obit was for a Mrs. Alexandria SEDOR, and she is (was) related to me. My maiden name is SIDOR, and my grandparents emigrated from Lithuania around 1890. I sure would appreciate hearing from that person, just to say "thanks" and to see if they might have any new info about the SIDOR name! Thank you... Mary Sidor Ryon Grand Rapids, MI

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Winterhalter,Sila,Deyo,Wright,Guzzo Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kFB.2ACE/3123.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks again Mike. I have written to both of them and enclosed a copy of the tree... John