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/kFB.2ACE/3298.1 Message Board Post: Do you have any info on Mrs. Frank Koepke or her husband? Is any of the grandchildren Bertha, Frank, or Ida? My husband is Bertha Koepke g-grandson. Thank you for any info or leads about this family. Martha

> :> > > On May 4th Fremont Area District Library ( Michigan) and Writers > Live is having a > > > free > > > > workshop with author John Colletta. It is 10 a.m. until 3:34. Mr > Colletta > > > > is a well known speaker and author. He conducts workshops for the > National > > > > Archives and teaches courses at the Smithsonian Institute and local > > > > universities.The library is asking that people sign up before hand as > > > seats > > > > are limited. Lunch is on your own. If you have any questions call > Fremont > > > > Area District Library Local History Room at 231-928-0253. Fremont, > Michigan > > >

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/3752.2 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Alvin C. Mackley of Mountain Home, Idaho. Birth Nov. 1, 1889. Death Sept. 1974. Please e-mail me if you have any information on him or his descendants.

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/4222.2 Message Board Post: Both Caroline and Catherine are members of my families. I would love to have a copy of the photos. They are daughters of Peter Simon and Gertrude Homrich. Mathias brother of Peter is my husband's great grandfather. Thank you for your offer and hope to hear from you soon. Sandy

Excerpt from the History of Wyoming Co., NY "The first frame tavern with barn, barroom, ballroom, and beds was erected and installed at Covington Centre by DANIEL BALCOM in 1817. There pleasure seekers "tripped the light fantastic toe" in rather heavy boots while on Sunday, in the same assembly room, Elders William True, Milard and Badger exhorted sinners to repentance. Daniel Balcom was succeeded by James Norris, brother of Mark, in the tavern. " (James Norris was my ancestor) He resided in the town of Covington, Genesee Co., NY which is now part of Wyoming Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cleveland, Johnson, Natschke Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4266 Message Board Post: Mr. Ray Cleveland - Formerly of Kent County - Passed away Tuesday morning at Kalamazoo State Hospital. Mr. Cleveland was born Feb. 8, 1893, in Guttenberg, Iowa, the son of Austin and Catherine Johnson Cleveland. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Juanita) Natschke of Jackson. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Interment Riverside Cemetery. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Tues 4 Jan 1972 (Submitted by a volunteer, not a family member)

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/4257.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the info Gwenyth! I've seen Nora's name often! I guess she would have been my Great-Great Grandmother's (Minnie Kipp) sister. Great to hear from somebody with connections to the family! I will have to add the info you provided me! Thanks! If I can answer any questions you have, I'd be glad to try and help. Thanks again! Scott

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/4265 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Isaac Vlug, my great grandfather. I know he came to the US from the Netherlands in 1907, went to a farm owned by his uncle in Maple Lake, Minnesota, then moved to the Grand Rapids area sometime after that. His obituary was published in the Grand Rapids Press on Oct. 4, 1968. Thank you in advance for your help. Bob

Gary, I have some Balcom families from Kent Co., Michigan and they came from New York and with connections from Conn. also. I do not exactly know your name, but would be willing to share and see if we could connect them somewhere. Please let me know. Have you checked out the Balcom site on the internet which has quite a lot of information on it? Becky ----- Original Message ----- From: <balcom_genealogy@hotmail.com> To: <MIKENT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 6:37 AM Subject: [MIKENT] Re: John M. BALCOM, Sparta twp., p. 1329 (Chapman 1881) > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: BALCOM > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/2282.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone have more information on John M. Balcom, such as ancestors and descendants? > > Thank you. > > Gary > > > ==== MIKENT Mailing List ==== > To post a message or query to this list: Send your message to: MIKENT-L@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > 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: Oesterle/Mueller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4264 Message Board Post: Am looking for any information about Johann Rudolph von Oesterle (c. 1770-1858 of Edelweiler, Germany, and later of Pfalzgrafenweiler, Freudenstadt, Wurtenberg). Am trying to connect him to a Baron Rudolph von Oesterle (d. about 1745-1750 in Wurtenberg). The Baron apparently had two sons: one son, an officer in the King's Army in Wurtenberg, came to US about 1742, landing in New York or Philadelphia; the other son came to America for some years but returned to Wurtenberg upon the death of his father, the Baron. My Johann Rudolph is probably the Baron's grandson but I don't have the connection. My immigrant ancestor is Johann's grandson, Frederick Oesterle (b. 1831-33 in Wurtenberg, d. 1891 in Grand Rapids, MI). Here's what I have for Johann and his descendants. _________________________________ According to unofficial family record compiled in 1935 by Julia Oesterle Mills (based on information provided by her father, Jacob Oesterle, and her own knowledge): "Von Oesterle family was strongly established in 1200 AD. Baron Rudolph von Oesterle died around 1750. A son was an army officer in the King's Army in Wurtenberg; came to America about 1742, landed at New York or Philadelphia. He married and had children. Do not know dates of birth, deaths, or marriages of descendants. "[Another] son came to America and remained for some years, then returned to Wurtenberg at death of his father about 1745-1750 and remained there." Descendants of Johann Rudolph von Oesterle (probably grandson of Baron Rudolph): Generation No. 1 1. JOHANN RUDOLPH (2) VON OESTERLE was born Abt. 1770 in Edelweiler, Germany, and died Abt. 1858 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Freudenstadt, Wurtenberg, Germany. He married (1) EVA KALMBACH. She died Bef. 1858. He married (2) ?. Children of JOHANN VON OESTERLE and EVA KALMBACH are: 2. i. JOHN JACOB (3) OESTERLE, b. Abt. 1800, Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg, Germany; d. August 07, 1841, Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg, Germany. 3. ii. MATTHEW OESTERLE, b. Unknown. 4. iii. JULIA ANNA OESTERLE, b. Unknown. iv. CHRISTIAN OESTERLE, b. Unknown. Generation No. 2 2. JOHN JACOB(3) OESTERLE (JOHANN RUDOLPH2 VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE1) was born Abt. 1800 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg, Germany, and died August 07, 1841 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg, Germany. He married KATHERINE WOLFER Abt. 1826, daughter of ADAM WOLFER and ? KALMBACH. She died 1852. Children of JOHN OESTERLE and KATHERINE WOLFER are: 5. i. ROSINA(4) OESTERLE, b. September 24, 1831, Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg; d. March 28, 1906, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 6. ii. FREDERICK OESTERLE, b. November 24, 1833, Pfalzgrafenweiler, Baden- Wurtenberg, Germany; d. March 26, 1891. 7. iii. CHRISTINE OESTERLE, b. July 31, 1838, Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg; d. March 12, 1905, Muskegon, MI. 8. iv. JACOB OESTERLE, b. February 21, 1840, Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg; d. August 11, 1924, Claremont, VA - home of daughter Julia Oesterle Mills. v. JOHN ADAM OESTERLE, b. June 27, 1841, Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg; d. April 15, 1876, Dayton, OH - National Soldiers Home. 3. MATTHEW(3) OESTERLE (JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born Unknown. He married ?. Children of MATTHEW OESTERLE and ? are: i. HERMAN(4) OESTERLE, b. Unknown. ii. CHILD OESTERLE, b. Unknown. iii. CHILD OESTERLE, b. Unknown. iv. CHILD OESTERLE, b. Unknown. 4. JULIA ANNA(3) OESTERLE (JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born Unknown. She married ?. Child of JULIA OESTERLE and ? is: i. ROSA(4). Generation No. 3 5. ROSINA(4) OESTERLE (JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born September 24, 1831 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg, and died March 28, 1906 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. She married JOHN GEORGE KALMBACH May 09, 1872 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. He was born 1835 in Glatten, Wurtenberg, Germany, and died February 04, 1916 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Child of ROSINA OESTERLE and JOHN KALMBACH is: 9. i. ALBERT BENJAMIN(5) KALMBACH, b. Abt. 1873, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 6. FREDERICK(4) OESTERLE (JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born November 24, 1833 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Baden- Wurtenberg, Germany, and died March 26, 1891. He married EVA KATHERINE HERTLEIN February 19, 1855 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. She was born June 30, 1833 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, and died September 12, 1885. Children of FREDERICK OESTERLE and EVA HERTLEIN are: i. FREDERICK WILLIAM(5) OESTERLE, b. April 1856; d. 1857. ii. ROSINA MARGARETHA KATHARINE ("KATE") OESTERLE, b. November 09, 1858. iii. ANNA MARGARET OESTERLE, b. February 09, 1861; d. January 1886. iv. EMMA FREDERICKA OESTERLE, b. May 1863; d. August 1865. 10. v. EMMA MATHILDA OESTERLE, b. September 28, 1865; d. 1945, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 11. vi. FREDERICK WILLIAM OESTERLE, b. January 10, 1868; d. 1942, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. vii. MINNIE LOUISE OESTERLE, b. May 19, 1870; d. Bet. 1950 - 1959; m. FRED ZIMMER, June 28, 1910, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 12. viii. LOUISE CLARA OESTERLE, b. November 24, 1872, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI; d. June 25, 1949. 7. CHRISTINE(4) OESTERLE (JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born July 31, 1838 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg, and died March 12, 1905 in Muskegon, MI. She married JACOB KIRSCHMAN 1858 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Children of CHRISTINE OESTERLE and JACOB KIRSCHMAN are: i. JACOB(5) KIRSCHMAN, b. Unknown. 13. ii. ROSA KIRSCHMAN, b. Unknown; d. 1912. iii. BENJAMIN KIRSCHMAN, b. Unknown. 14. iv. FREDERICKA KIRSCHMAN, b. Bet. April 06, 1858 - 1880; d. 1907, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. v. CHILD KIRSCHMAN, b. Unknown. 15. vi. ROBERT KIRSCHMAN, b. 1875, Allegan, MI. 16. vii. KATHERINE KIRSCHMAN, b. 1878, Allegan, MI. viii. JOHN KIRSCHMAN, b. Abt. 1877. 8. JACOB(4) OESTERLE (JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born February 21, 1840 in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Wurtenberg, and died August 11, 1924 in Claremont, VA - home of daughter Julia Oesterle Mills. He married CAROLINE GALL March 09, 1869 in Allegan, MI. Children of JACOB OESTERLE and CAROLINE GALL are: 17. i. JACOB FREDERICK WILLIAM(5) OESTERLE, b. December 29, 1869, Allegan, MI. ii. GEORGE LEONARD CHRISTIAN OESTERLE, b. September 06, 1871, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI; m. EVELYN OCTAVIA CARPENTER, June 17, 1902, New York, NY. iii. CAROLINE PAULINE OESTERLE, b. April 06, 1873, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI; d. April 25, 1919, Claremont, VA. iv. EDWARD OESTERLE, b. November 26, 1875; d. November 28, 1875. 18. v. BERTHA CLARE JULIA OESTERLE, b. April 06, 1877, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. vi. OTTO EUGENE ROBERT OESTERLE, b. June 23, 1879, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. vii. FREDERICK OESTERLE, b. June 23, 1879, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI; d. June 23, 1879, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. viii. RUDOLPH OESTERLE, b. February 26, 1883, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI; d. March 02, 1883, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Generation No. 4 9. ALBERT BENJAMIN(5) KALMBACH (ROSINA(4) OESTERLE, JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born Abt. 1873 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. He married (1) EDITH W. KOHLHEPP in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, daughter of HENRY KOHLHEPP. She was born May 29, 1879, and died October 20, 1908 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. He married (2) ?. Child of ALBERT KALMBACH and EDITH KOHLHEPP is: i. HENRY(6) KALMBACH, b. Buffalo, NY. 10. EMMA MATHILDA(5) OESTERLE (FREDERICK(4), JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born September 28, 1865, and died 1945 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. She married JOHANN FRIEDRICH MULLER May 23, 1889 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, son of HEINRICH MUELLER and MARY RABE. He was born October 10, 1860 in Netra, Hessen, Germany, and died January 16, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Children of EMMA OESTERLE and JOHANN MULLER are: i. CATHERINE LOUISE(6) MUELLER, b. September 08, 1890; d. September 26, 1951; m. WILLIAM I. MILLAR, September 19, 1912; b. February 01, 1888; d. September 25, 1969, Dallas, TX. ii. FREDERICK HENRY MUELLER, b. November 22, 1893, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI; d. August 31, 1976, Sarasota, FL; m. (1) MARY TAYLOR DARRAH, November 06, 1915, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI; b. November 30, 1892, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI; d. April 16, 1958, Washington, DC; m. (2) PAULINE CRANE, May 22, 1961, Metropolitan Memorial Church -Washington, DC; b. December 22, 1898; d. July 15, 1984, Sarasota, FL. iii. EDWARD MUELLER, b. October 29, 1895, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI; d. February 05, 1896, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. iv. EMMA DORTHEA MUELLER, b. April 01, 1898, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI; d. December 18, 1970, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI; m. DOUGLAS F. MCCOLL, DDS, September 08, 1924, Grand Rapids, MI. v. MARGARET ELIZABETH MUELLER, b. October 04, 1901, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI; d. 1985, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI; m. CLARK BEIRIGER, May 23, 1927, Grand Rapids, MI. 11. FREDERICK WILLIAM(5) OESTERLE (FREDERICK(4), JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born January 10, 1868, and died 1942 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. He married CLARA L. HORST September 14, 1899 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Children of FREDERICK OESTERLE and CLARA HORST are: i. FREDERICK(6) OESTERLE, b. October 27, 1902; d. May 1971, Bentonville, AR; m. ISABELLA MAYOR, June 24, 1944; b. August 16, 1911; d. March 16, 1996, Sherwood, AR. ii. EDYTHE LOUISE OESTERLE, b. November 16, 1905; m. THOMAS S. PENDERGAST, September 10, 1935. iii. WALTER OESTERLE, b. Bet. 1909 - 1910, Grand Rapids,Kent Co., MI; d. Bet. 1909 - 1910, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI. iv. JOHN OESTERLE, b. June 1912; m. JEAN MCCOLL, April 02, 1936. v. HELEN OESTERLE, b. December 04, 1917; m. LOUIS SARAG, December 06, 1941. 12. LOUISE CLARA(5) OESTERLE (FREDERICK(4), JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born November 24, 1872 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI, and died June 25, 1949. She married CHARLES A. ECKERT June 22, 1892 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born February 10, 1876, and died December 04, 1949. Children of LOUISE OESTERLE and CHARLES ECKERT are: i. CHARLOTTE(6) ECKERT, b. August 20, 1900; d. December 18, 1972; m. NELSON J. WACHSMAN, June 03, 1930; d. January 10, 1975. ii. EDWARD ECKERT, b. November 28, 1902, Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI; d. April 22, 1966; m. NINA EVELETH, August 28, 1926, Michigan. 13. ROSA(5) KIRSCHMAN (CHRISTINE(4) OESTERLE, JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born Unknown, and died 1912. She married ? CONRAD. Child of ROSA KIRSCHMAN and ? CONRAD is: i. SON(6) CONRAD, b. 1912. 14. FREDERICKA(5) KIRSCHMAN (CHRISTINE(4) OESTERLE, JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born Bet. April 06, 1858 - 1880, and died 1907 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. She married HENRY DAWSON. Children of FREDERICKA KIRSCHMAN and HENRY DAWSON are: i. GUY(6) DAWSON, b. Abt. 1890. ii. CLARENCE DAWSON, b. Abt. 1892. iii. MARJORIE DAWSON, b. Abt. 1893. iv. ROBERT DAWSON, b. Abt. 1895. 15. ROBERT(5) KIRSCHMAN (CHRISTINE(4) OESTERLE, JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born 1875 in Allegan, MI. He married ?. Children of ROBERT KIRSCHMAN and ? are: i. CHILD(6) KIRSCHMAN, b. Unknown; m. ?, 1925. ii. CHILD KIRSCHMAN, b. Unknown. 16. KATHERINE(5) KIRSCHMAN (CHRISTINE(4) OESTERLE, JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born 1878 in Allegan, MI. She married ? CURTIS. Children of KATHERINE KIRSCHMAN and ? CURTIS are: i. CHILD(6) CURTIS, b. Unknown. ii. CHILD CURTIS, b. Unknown. 17. JACOB FREDERICK WILLIAM(5) OESTERLE (JACOB(4), JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born December 29, 1869 in Allegan, MI. He married CHARLOTTE BOST August 10, 1908 in Spartanburg, SC. Children of JACOB OESTERLE and CHARLOTTE BOST are: i. CHARLOTTE LORETZ(6) OESTERLE, b. February 26, 1918, Minneapolis, MN. ii. ROBERT HENRY OESTERLE, b. March 21, 1920, Roosevelt, MN. 18. BERTHA CLARE JULIA(5) OESTERLE (JACOB(4), JOHN JACOB(3), JOHANN RUDOLPH(2) VON OESTERLE, OESTERLE(1)) was born April 06, 1877 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. She married LOUIS LE GRAND MILLS August 15, 1897 in Claremont, VA. Children of BERTHA OESTERLE and LOUIS MILLS are: i. ETHEL CAROLINE OESTERLE(6) MILLS, b. November 10, 1898, Claremont, VA; m. JOHN QUNCY AVERY, June 24, 1916, Claremont, VA. ii. LUCILE WHEELER MILLS, b. February 10, 1903, Claremont, VA; m. KARL V. OGDEN, August 22, 1925, Claremont, VA. __________________________________ Any additions or corrections would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Margot

Char, Well, how about that? I have been waiting to hear back from you as to whether I could pass on your name/email address! Ah, confusion is sometimes my motto in life...so. I will go ahead and give her your email, okay? If you do not hear from her in a few days, let me know, and I will get with her again... Kathy in MO bkssfish@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hotaling, Pelton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4263 Message Board Post: Hello, I am conducting a search for a friend of mine. I am looking for his birth grandfather. I am afraid that I do not have much information but I will log what I do have. His name is Rex Hotaling he was born on January 5, 1903 in Edmore Michigan (I believe this is Montcalm County). Rex is the s/o Jon B. Hotaling (b. in Ireland). I believe Jon married a woman named Sara Jane Pelton and Sara was born in Springport Michigan (I believe it is Jackson County). Sara's father was Henry Pelton and I believe he fought in the Civil War. It is my understanding that Rex had a daughter that lived in Kent county and her name was or is June. Please contact me if you can help with this family or point me in the correct direction. Thank you Darlene Vires wicket@klondyke.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kipp, Blanchard, Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4257.1 Message Board Post: Scott, I don't really have any important information for you but my great, great uncle, Henry Leland Blanchard, was married to Darwin and Hannah's daughter, Nora. Henry and Nora had three sons: Douglas, Morgan and Philip. Douglas and Morgan died young. I believe Douglas is buried in Kent County (Greenwood Cemetery). I don't know what happened to Morgan. Philip died in CA (San Bernardino County) and is buried in Riverside National Cemetery. Henry died in Kent County 4 Jun 1915 and I don't know where he is buried. Doesn't seem to be with his parents. Nora just sort of disappeared as far as my family was concerned. It says in Henry's death record that he is a widower so perhaps she died before him. Philip, the third son, had two children with his first wife (Marian Wilson) and the children, last I heard, are still living here in Southern CA. If I can be of any help, or you have any info for me, please contact me. Gwyneth

How can I find out the information of the below gravestone from the Old Soldiers Home in Grand Rapids? Is there a sexton or reference book that gives info on deceased? Rogers, Margaret d. May 17, 1923. o.d.

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/1764.2367.1 Message Board Post: Hi William, I see you have a Cordelia Bonner in your tree, would you have any more info on the Bonner family. I have a Cleo Bonner who was living in Grand Rapids but I have nothing on his children or wife. Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Van Wijk, Van Wyck, Wierda, Wierde, Feenstra, Veenstra Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kFB.2ACE/4262 Message Board Post: The Gerrit Van Wyck (original spelling was "van Wijk") came to Grand Rapids sometime between 1862 (birth of son Willem in Holland) and 1870 when they appear in the 1870 US Census. Father: Gerrit van Wijk (born 1826 Haskerland, Friesland) Mother: Martje Feenstra / Veenstra (born 1825 Gaasterland, Friesland) = Married 1849 (Lemsterland, Friesland) Children in US in 1870 Census of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (listed as Van Wyck) 1. Mary Van Wyck, age 17, married to Jacob Wierde / Wierda in January 1870 (probably Willemke - see below) 2. Maggie Van Wyck, age 14 (born Grietje 1856 Kollumerland, Friesland) 3. William Van Wyck, age 8 (born Willem 1862 Westdongeradeel, Friesland) -- apparently known as "Will Van Wyck" Other children born in Friesland (in the Netherlands): 1. Janke van Wijk (born 1849 Lemsterland) - may have married in Netherlands; no record found of her death 2. Willemke van Wijk (born 1853 Utingeradeel) - no record found of her death; probably the "Mary van Wyck" in the 1870 Michigan Census above 3. 2 dead Willem van Wijks: first born & died 1857 Kollumerland (age 2 days); second birth not found died 1861 Westdongeradeel (age 9 weeks) If you are descended from or related to any of these, I would like to hear from you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MOYER, MURPHY, STEINEBACH Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4240.1 Message Board Post: Certificate of Death, EDWARD W. MURPHY, Local File No. 74-2768, State File No. 138819. Edward died, 23 December 1974, Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Edward was born in Illinois, 19 July 1901, son of Frank MURPHY and Voronica Stienback [Veronica STEINEBACH]. Edward was widowed and had been a Carpenter in the Construction field. He resided at 2083 Three Mile Rd. N.E. Edward died of Pulmonary Emphysema (10 yrs.), Pulmonary Edema (24 hrs.) and Cerebral Anoxia (24 hrs.). He was buried in Fairplans Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI The informant was Mrs. Geraldine MOYER.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BALCOM Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/2282.1 Message Board Post: Does anyone have more information on John M. Balcom, such as ancestors and descendants? Thank you. Gary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CUMMINGS, HOWE, KRUEGER, MORRISON, MOYER, MURPHY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4261 Message Board Post: THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., May 28, 1952, Pg. 17, Col. 4, Art. 2 MOTHER DIES JUST BEFORE SON'S FUNERAL Boy Took Own Life Saturday The mother of a 16-year-old boy who took his own life Saturday night died Tuesday morning a few hours before her son's funeral was held. Mrs. Bertha MURPHY of 2083 Three-Mile Rd., NE., had been ill for several months and went into a coma Saturday morning, not regaining consciousness before her death at her home Tuesday morning. She was 51 years. old. Her son, Frederick A. MURPHY, was found hanging from a tree in a woods a short distance south of the family residence Sunday morning after members of the family had conducted an all-night search for him. Officials said the boy took his own life. YOUTH ILL The youth had been ill Saturday and stayed in his room until 7 p.m. when he disappeared. Mrs. MURPHY knew nothing of the boy's death, the family said. Mrs. MURPHY is survived by her husband, Edward D., five daughters, Mrs. Clarence MOYER, Betty Jean MURPHY, Mrs. Calvin MORRISON, Delores MURPHY and Patricia MURPHY; five sons, Charles, Cpl. Robert MURPHY, serving with the Army in Korea [Ronald, William, Harold]; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie HOWE and Mrs. Fred KRUEGER, and four brothers, George, Fred, Burt and Gerald CUMMINGS of Grand Rapids. Frederick's funeral was postponed Tuesday and double services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Van Strien-Alman Funeral Home, Rev. Henry Kik officiating. Burial will be in Fairplains Cemetery. Pg. 17, Col. 6, Obit. 5 MURPHY - Mrs. Bertha MURPHY, aged 51, passed away Tuesday morning at her home, 2083 Three Mile Rd., NE. She is survived by her husband, Edward W.; five daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Geraldine) MOYER, Betty Jean MURPHY, Mrs. Calvin (Marie) MORRISON, Delores and Patricia MURPHY; five sons, Charles, Ronald, William and Harold MURPHY, all of Grand Rapids, and Cpl. Robert MURPHY of the United States Army in Korea; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie HOWE and Mrs. Fred (Ethel) KRUEGER, and four brothers, George, Fred, Burt and Gerald CUMMINGS of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the VanStrien - Alman Funeral Home, where she reposes, Rev. Henry Kik officiating. Interment Fairplains Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BLAKESLEE, CUMMINGS, MORRISON, MOYER, MURPHY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4260 Message Board Post: THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., May 26, 1952, Pg. 2, Col. 8, Art. 1 KENT BOY, 16, FOUND DEAD Frederick A. MURPHY, Termed Suicide An all-night search by his family ended early Sunday with the discovery of the body of Frederick A. MURPHY, 16, of 2083 Three Mile rd., NE, hanging from a tree limb about a mile south of his home. Dr. William H. VanderPloeg, medical examiner, termed the death a suicide but said no reason could be ascribed for the youth's action. Sheriff's deputies said the youth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. MURPHY, reported Frederick suffered severe headaches Saturday and slept most of the day. He left home about 6 p.m., saying nothing of his destination. The search was begun shortly after dark and his sister, Miss Delores MURPHY, discovered the body about 5:30 a.m. Sunday. The youth was a lifelong Kent county resident and a student at Creston High School. Besides his parents and sister, he leaves four other sisters, Mrs. Clarence MOYER, Mrs. Calvin MORRISON, Miss Betty Jean and Miss Patricia MURPHY; five brothers, Cpl. Robert, with the army in Korea; Charles, Ronald, William and Harold, and his grandmother, Mrs. Veronica BLAKESLEE, all of Grand Rapids. The body is at the Van Strien-Alman mortuary. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., May 26, 1952, Sec. 2, Pg. 13, Col. 5, Art. 3 YOUTH, 16, TAKES OWN LIFE HERE After an all-night search, members of his family Sunday morning found the body of Frederick A. MURPHY, 16, hanging from a tree in a woods a short distance south of his residence at 2083 Three Mile Rd., NE. Dr. William H. Vander Ploeg, Kent County Medical Examiner, and Deputy Sheriff Donald DeBier investigated. They said the youth took his own life. ILL SATURDAY The youth was ill Saturday and stayed in his room, according to the Medical Examiner. Members of the family noticed he had left his room Saturday about 7 p.m., but thought he had gone out to play. Later in the evening, the search started, the Medical Examiner said. Authorities were unable to assign a reason for the boy's act. The youth lived in Kent County all his life and attended Creston High School. A brother, Cpl. Robert MURPHY, is serving with the Army in Korea. FIVE SISTERS In addition to the brother, the youth is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. MURPHY; five sisters, Mrs. Clarence MOYER, Betty Jean MURPHY, Mrs. Calvin MORRISON, Delores MURPHY and Patricia MURPHY; four more brothers, Charles, Ronald, William and Harold MURPHY; and his grandmother, Mrs. Veronica BLAKESLEE, all of Grand Rapids. The body was taken to the Van Strien-Alman Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., May 26, 1952, Sec. 2, Pg. 17, Col. 8, Obit. 3 MURPHY - Frederick A. MURPHY, aged 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. MURPHY, of 2083 Three Mile Rd., NE, passed away Sunday morning. Besides his parents, he is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Geraldine) MOYER, Betty Jean MURPHY, Mrs. Calvin (Marie) MORRISON, Delores and Patricia MURPHY; five brothers, Charles, Ronald, William and Harold MURPHY, all of Grand Rapids, and Cpl. Robert MURPHY of the U.S. Army in Korea; his grandmother, Mrs. Veronica BLAKESLEE of Grand Rapids. Frederick reposes at the VanStrien-Alman Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Tues., May 27, 1952 Sec. 2, Pg. 17, Col. 5, Funeral 2 MURPHY - Funeral services for Frederick MURPHY, aged 16, of 2083 3-Mile Rd., NE, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the VanStrien-Alman Funeral Home, where he reposes. Interment Fairplains Cemetery. ********** NOTE: Due to his mother's death, Bertha (CUMMINGS) MURPHY, on Tues., May 27, 1952, Frederick's funeral plans were modified. See Bertha MURPHY's Obit.