Musselwhite and Born. They originated in Branch and St. Joseph Counties. Thank you for your help. Mary Hay

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/1491.1 Message Board Post: I show a Eli Lacy as brother to my Grandparent Eurial Lacy They were born in CT or NY. Contact me at : lacy@ttlc.net

Hello Carl, Were you able to locate a Veenstra who married Henrietta Stoutjesdyk in the 1920s and lived in Detroit or Gr. R? Jean In a message dated 3/14/02 12:21:29 PM, cnmveenstra@cox.net writes: << Hi, List; These are the names I am researching: Veenstra Sprik Ploeg Modderman Dam(e) Rot Tiedt Stark Of Kent, Muskegon, Oceana, Wayne, and Livingston Counties Thanks, Carl W. Veenstra cnmveenstra@cox.net >>

I am researching the names Quinn and Douglas in Grand Rapids. M Utz

Looking for family of Sadie Mae Edding, Grand Rapids, b April 11, 1888 and Amos A. Fowler, b. April 26, 1881 A Sparta Any help appreciated. dumpdiggerartAaol.com

I tried to e-mail Carl Yeiter about a message he posted in August regarding Gertie Yeiter but the message bounced. Carl - if you are reading this or if anyone knows his current e-mail address, I have a lot of information about Gertie's ancestors. Sandy Heintzelman sheintz@iserv.net

I am looking for relatives of these families listed in these obits. Perhaps some one also has a connection and would like these Kent County Obits. Many of these people are buried in Pine Grove Cemetatery. I am told some are buried there but have no head stone so i have not been able to confirm. Scott Nelson (Kent) Grand Rapids Press December 21, 1931 Page 12 (born 1856) WILSON- James Wilson aged 75 passed away very suddenly Monday morning at his home 312 Graham st. S.W. Surviving are his widow Rosetta: four daughters; Mrs. Leora Pickard of Constantine, Mrs. Mary Whiting and Mrs. Hazel Whiting, both of Alpine and Mrs. Hanna Bowman of Grand Rapids, two sons Evert and Eugene Wilson of Grand Rapids, twenty grandchildren four great grandchildren and one brother , Joseph Wilson of Grand Rapids. The Body was removed to Jolderama & Sons Funeral Home 833 Grandville-av S.W. where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Grand Rapids Press August 17, 1932 Page 16 (born 1860) WILSON - Mrs. Rosetta Wilson aged 72 passed away Tuesday evening at her home 709 Century-av S.W. Surviving are two sons Everett and Eugene of Grand Rapids four daughters Mrs. Lenora Pickart of Constantine Mich. Mrs. Mary Whiting and Mrs. Hazel Whiting both of Alpine and Mrs. Anna Bowman of Grand Rapids; fifteen grandchildren four great-grandchildren one brother and one sister. The Body was removed to Jolderama & Son Funeral Home 832 Grandville-av S.W. where the funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30. Burial in Alpine cemetery. Grand Rapids Press, Saturday, November 6, 1971, page 8-B WHITING-Mrs. Mary E. Whiting, aged 90, of 323 Stowell, Comstock Park, passed away Wednesday at a local nursing home. She is survived by four sons, Eldridge Anson and Vernon Whiting of Muskegon, Hildreth Anson of White Cloud, James Whiting of Rockford; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hanna Bowman of Grand Rapids; one brother, Gene Wilson of Fremont; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday 2 p.m. at the Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Patterson officiating. Interment Alpine Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Grand Rapids Press, Sunday, March 14, 1971, page 5-D WHITING-Clarence D. Whiting, aged 88, of 323 Stowell, Comstock Park, passed away Saturday. He is survived by two sons, James of Rockford Vernon of Muskegon; two stepsons, Eldridge Anson of Muskegon, Hildrith Anson of White Cloud; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home, Sparta. Interment Alpine Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. (Kent) Anson L. Whiting Grand Rapids Herald March 4, 1935 (was born in 1856) Anson Whiting aged 79 of 956 Kenneth St. SW., entered into rest Thursday afternoon. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. J. L. Snyder of McMillan Mich. Two sons George of this city, and Clarence of Alpine Station; one sister, Mrs. E. R. Lux of Lack City, Mich. And two brothers, Clarence of Clear Lake Wash. And William of Fergus Falls Minn. And 18 grand children. The body was removed to the Clarence D. Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc. Announcement later. Mark Whiting (Brother of Anson L. Whiting) (Osceola) Evart Review microfilms Obit for Mark Whiting in the Evart Review microfilms. Thank heaven someone has indexed some of the papers because he died April 23, 1880 and was buried at Forest Hill before the obit was printed on Friday, April 30 1880. The obit reads - On Tuesday of last week, Mark Whiting, son of Nathan Whiting a former resident of Evart, was severely injured at one of the skid ways on the Muskegon River & Rose Lake Railroad. He was brought to town on Wednesday and taken to Bay City the next day for treatment, where he died on Friday night from his injuries. His remains were returned to this place last Monday and buried in Forest Hill cemetery from Lesia House last Tuesday.I think he would have been buried on April 27. (Kent) Clarence D. Whiting Grand Rapids Press, Sunday, March 14, 1971, page 5-D WHITING-Clarence D. Whiting, aged 88, of 323 Stowell, Comstock Park, passed away Saturday. He is survived by two sons, James of Rockford Vernon of Muskegon; two stepsons, Eldridge Anson of Muskegon, Hildrith Anson of White Cloud; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home, Sparta. Interment Alpine Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Mary E. (Wilson-Anson) Whiting Grand Rapids Press, Saturday, November 6, 1971, page 8-B WHITING-Mrs. Mary E. Whiting, aged 90, of 323 Stowell, Comstock Park, passed away Wednesday at a local nursing home. She is survived by four sons, Eldridge Anson and Vernon Whiting of Muskegon, Hildreth Anson of White Cloud, James Whiting of Rockford; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hanna Bowman of Grand Rapids; one brother, Gene Wilson of Fremont; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday 2 p.m. at the Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Patterson officiating. Interment Alpine Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. James Whiting Grand Rapids Press 3/27/1997 James Whiting (Rockford) - James Verne Whiting, age 86 passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 26, 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn, He is survived by his son, Lloyd and Carol Whiting of Rockford; grandsons, James V. and Treana Whiting, Lloyd V. and Dedee Whiting; 5 great grandchildren; brother Vernon Whiting of Muskegon; several cousins, nieces and nephews. As Mr. Whiting had wished cremation has taken place and no funeral service will be held. Interment of Cremations Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum Maint 2894 Patterson Ave SE Grand Rapids MI 49512-1928 616-949-4126 Kent County** Sleesman, Frank & Hazel Inscription: Hazel D. Frank R.; 1895 - 1957 1892 - 1976 Stone: gray granite, mickey Symbols: flowers, leaves

Hi again..just found a Judith Davis on Margaret's online tree, married to a Samuel Guile. You two really need to connect! Kathy in MO

Also, John Guild in Dedham, Massachussetts, 1600's, came over from England. I am his 8th great-granddaughter. Kathy in MO

Charlene, I am also on a Guild family website through Myfamily.com, and the administrator of that site is doing extensive research on the Guild, Gile, Gyle, Guile etc. family....she is my 8th cousin (!!!) and the family connections are amazing. May I give her your email address so that the two of you can connect? She knows much, much more about this family line than I do, and is eager to learn more. Her name is Margaret Guild Lambert, and she lives in Canada. Let me know- Kathy in MO

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/246.803.1.1 Message Board Post: Lucy Crysler was the daughter of John G. Crysler, granddaughter of Hieronymous Crysler who in turn was born in New Dorlach, Schoharie, NY. She was born 11 Aug 1841 in Canada West and died and buried 21 Sept. 1930 at Carnduff Saskatchewan. Obviously there were two Lucy Cryslers. Don.Carnduff@sk.sympatico.ca (great grandson of Lucy)

Looking for BLAIN and BLAINE family in Kent, Livingston and Oakland counties. Thanks, Diane _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

I am researching the following names in Kent Co. THOMPSON WAGNER NEIBARGER SCHANER WATSON BUTLER FANNIFF WALTHER Thank you if you have any information on these families. MaryAnn

In a message dated 3/14/02 3:34:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, lynea.dangelo2@verizon.net writes: > Shaner, Schaner I am also researching Schaner in Kent and Oceana Counties. Specically August Schaner. He is the great grandfather of my grandchildren and I am trying to get a family history for them. Their grandfather also is August Schaner and father is Bruce Schaner of Grand Rapids. Do you have any information on the Schaners. I have been given info on Joseph and Catherine Schaner(Schoenher) in Oceana Co but I understand the family was from Detroit and in the oil business when the mafia moved in and they moved to Hart MI and changed the spelling of the name. I know there is a street in the Detroit area called Schoenherr St. Any history before Joseph would sure help me. If I can be of any help to you I would be glad to share what I have. MaryAnn

I have a Catherine and Caroline Simon born to Peter Simon and Gertrude Homrich. They were born 1887 and 1891. Where did you find the pictures? Can I get copied of them. Janet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BERLES, KIRCHHOFF, SCHMIDT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4229 Message Board Post: THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Tues., Apr. 22, 1952, Pg. 2, Column 8, Art. 4 Mrs. M.S. SCHMIDT, 88, Germany Native, Passes Mrs. Elizabeth M. SCHMIDT, 88, wife of the late Matthew S. SCHMIDT, founder of the SCHMIDT Monument Co., died Monday at her home, 1521 Sibley st. NW, following a long illness. Mrs. SCHMIDT, a native of Westphalia, Germany, came here 76 years ago. She was a a member of St. Mary's church, its Altar society and Parent - Teacher association. Her husband died in 1923. Surviving are three sons, Robert A., Frank W. and Vincent A. SCHMIDT; two daughters, Mrs. Louis W. KIRCHHOFF and Miss Florence SCHMIDT; a brother, Joseph BERLES, all of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Alt chapel until Thursday when it will be taken to St. Mary's church for services at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Tues., Apr. 22, 1952, Pg. 28, Col. 5, Obit. 3 OBITUARY SCHMIDT - Mrs. Elizabeth M. SCHMIDT, aged 88, widow of Matthew Schmidt, passed away Monday morning at the family home, 1521 Sibley st., NW, after a lingering illness. She is survived by three sons, Robert A., Frank W., and Vincent A. SCHMIDT; two daughters, Mrs. Louis W. KIRCHHOFF and Miss Florence SCHMIDT; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph BERLES. Funeral Mass will be Thursday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Interment Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mrs. SCHMIDT reposes at the Alt Mortuary where the Altar society, the PTA and friends will recite the Rosary Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harig, Bartz, Olman, Simon, Miller, Weber Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4222.1 Message Board Post: I have a Catherine Simon born 1887 and her sister Caroline born 1891 to Peter Simon and Gertrude Homrich Simon. It could be them. Where did you get the pictures and could I get copies? Janet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KIRCHHOFF, PULTE, SCHMIDT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kFB.2ACE/4228 Message Board Post: THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Tues. Morn., Feb. 6, 1923, Pg. 3, Column 5, Obit. 5 MATTHEW SCHMIDT Matthew SCHMIDT, 65, 22 Straight St., SW, died Monday morning at St. Mary's hospital after a two weeks illness. The deceased had been a lifelong resident of this city and had for many years conducted a monument business on the west side. Surviving him are his widow and three sons, Robert A., Frank P. and Vincent; two daughters, Mrs. Louis KIRCHHOFF and Miss Florence SCHMIDT; two brothers, August P. and Anthony F., of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Caroline PULTE of Muenster, Texas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 at St. Mary's church. Interment in Mt. Calvary cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., Feb. 5, 1923, Pg. 20, Column 6, Obit. 11 SCHMIDT - Matthew SCHMIDT, aged 65, of 32 Straight-av., S.W., died Monday morning at St. Mary's hospital, after a two weeks illness. The deceased has been a lifelong resident of this city and has for many years conducted a monument business on the west side. Surviving him are his widow and three sons, Robert A., Frank W., and Vincent; two daughters, Mrs. Louis KIRCHHOFF and Miss Florence SCHMIDT; two brothers, August P. and Anthony F., of this city and a sister, Mrs. Caroline PULTE of Muenster, Texas. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church. Interment Mt. Calvary cemetery.

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/1107.2201.2 Message Board Post: George Manley McEachron, who used the name 'Manley' was the son of George W. McEachron. His sister was Addie Emdella who married a George Thomas but died when she was twenty. The birth year of Addie, in Chapman's historical work, must have been a typo - she was born in 1873 not 1875; George W., his two wives plus Addie and Manley are all buried in the Grandville Cemetery, Wyoming Township, Michigan. I also have a trace of the McEachrons back to the first McEachron who came to the U.S. in 1738. The links have not been totally proven but I believe them to be very reliable. Karl MacEachron Fresno, CA