This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PatCorona Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8656/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have information on John SULLIVAN, b. abt. 1821, Ireland, & his parents, Daniel SULLIVAN & Ellen KILLEAN, both b. Ireland? John SULLIVAN's death record: died 27 June 1909, at Little Sister's of the Poor, Grand Rapids. buried St. Andrew's Cemetery, O'Brien Bros. mortuary. Thanks, Pat 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: stacie6074 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/511.715.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I really like the site that has the death cert. It's a very nice copy. Stacy 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: stacie6074 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/511.715.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Thank you so much. I have looked for his death information many times and not been able to find it. I also had them born in Friesland, but I was not sure. Thanks again, Stacy 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: frysk48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/511.715.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Stacy, John Vanderwal died on 21 March 1904, was buried on 22 March 1904 and is buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI. His death certificate (where his name is written as "John VanderWald") states he was born on 2 December 1870 (unsure if that is correct) in the Netherlands. His father's name is listed as "Hurke VanderWald". He died of typhoid fever and shock. It states he was married at age 22 and had 3 children. His address at time of death was "121 Hilton" in Grand Rapids. You can look at his death certificate online at: http://seekingmichigan.cdmhost.com/seeking_michigan/seek_advanced.php Make sure you type the name "Vanderwald" to get the right certificate. His widow, Anna Bont, remarried on 21 September 1904 in Grand Rapids. I do not believe that John (Jan) and Anna were born in the province of Friesland. I believe both were born in the province of Groningen (although the 1900 cenus states that Anna was born in Michigan). 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: stacie6074 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/511.715/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I am researching the Vanderwaal (Vanderwal) family in Kent county, MI. My relatives are Jon Vanderwal 1870 who married Anna Bont in 1892. They were both from Holland, I think from Friesland. Thanks Stacy 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: Kellyw4jc Surnames: Jones Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/1003.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to invite you to share your information with the History Room at the Wyoming Public Library. I am a member of the historical commission and we are in a period of information gathering in order to complete our files regarding the earliest pioneers of Wyoming, MI. We would appreciate any information that you are willing to share regarding the Jones Family. We have a digital scanner in the room which we could use to copy any related photos or documents so that they might permanently be preserved among our archival collection. We also have a humidity-controlled storage room adjacent to our room which was constructed specifically for the storage of old documents, etc. Our room is locked at all times when staff is not present which right now is on Tuesdays and Saturdays until Christmas. When we open in the new year, it will likely be just on Saturdays. You may contact our room at 616-261-3508 or by email at Wyominghistoryroom@yahoo.com. You may also contact me ! directly at Kellyw4jc@tds.net. FYI: Cyrus Jones was just mentioned in our recently published book, Wilderness to Wyoming. 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: Karyl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8644.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you! 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: luvzsun Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8635.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Check http://www.accesskent.com/Health/HealthDepartment/MedicalExaminer/, which states, ... "the Office of the Medical Examiner permanently maintains records (medical examiner's case report and autopsy report, if ordered) pertaining to medical examiner deaths that were investigated in Kent County." The keyword is 'permanently'. 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: luvzsun Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8644.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Her obit was pulished in the "Pioneer", Big Rapids, MI on April 20, 2009. Their online newspaper requires you to subscribe so email the local library, http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us/index.aspx, for a copy. 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.

Hello, I am needing some help with something, please email me off list and I will explain what it is. Hope everyone has a nice Christmas. jamie www.senorasimcox.tribalpages.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janebeyers1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8655/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I wondered if someone could look up the obit for Margaret Troy published Thu, 11 Apr 1918 on page 6. My problem is that James C Troy and James M Troy, cousins, are both said to have married Margaret Kilmartin and had kids of about the same names and ages. I'm starting to think maybe that's right. Margaret would have only been about 25 when James C died and perhaps she then married his cousin, James M. The children were Mary Troy that married Jacob Hefner, Joanna "Anna" Troy that married William L Hall and Edmund Troy that married Isabell "Belle" Baker. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 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: WHL44 Surnames: HEACOCK, CAVNER, PETTY, ASH, BEEKE, CRUNK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8654/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HEACOCK, Mr. Jess W. III, Age 72 Of Grand Rapids Passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009. Mr. Heacock was preceded in death by his son, Jess W. Heacock IX.; brothers, Joe and Tom Heacock. Surviving are his wife, Zelma; children Barbara (Richard) Cavner, Bill (Wendy Hamilton) Heacock, Brenda Heacock; step-children, Paula (George) Petty, Rhonda (Teddy) Ash; grandchildren, Jesica, Nicholas, Adam, Matt (Sheila), Edward, Denise (Quinten), April (Billy); great-grandchildren, Ava, Alexandra, Taylor; mother, Isabelle Sheppard; sister, Joyce (John) Beeke; brother-in-law, Ernest (Vonda) Crunk; special family friends, Barb Day and Ed and Marcia VerKaik. Jess will be remembered for the love of his family and friends, as well as being an avid Bowler here in Kent County. He also owned a 1947 Ford Coupe Street Rod and made many friends at all the car shows he attended. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the Ronan-Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave., Wyoming. (616-243-0176) The family w! ill greet relatives and friends from noon until the time of service. In his memory, memorial contributions may be left with the funeral home to help offset expenses. Memories and condolences to Jess's family may be shared at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 7, 2009 (Posted 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: Patricia_A_McIntyre Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8653.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: After I sent the last reply, I realized from other records that Eula's father had been married twice. You have a wonderful Christmas, too. Pat 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: Shadow76 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8653.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Pat, Thank you again for all your great info and help. Yes, I had the Martin CO. Info--My Ggrandfather is a bro to David Baker. However, Eula's mother is Rebecca McCave. I'm sorry that I don't have any more info on her at this time--she had died before 1880 and Eula did not like her step-mother--that caused the trip north. I greatly appreciate your wonderful help and hope you have a great week and a Wonderful Merry Christmas. Take good care, Bart 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: mksemposki Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8650.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry that is my Dad's mom as in reference to the time period for Jack who would be my Dad's actual father not Jack's mother. I just have a name to go on and am not sure he was even living in Grand Rapids at the time that he got Dad's mom pregnant. 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: Patricia_A_McIntyre Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8653.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Glad I could be of help. It really took very little time. One more thing. In the 1880 census in Halbert, Martin County, Indiana, Eula is living with her widowed father, David, and David's parents. Their names are Jesse K. and Easter (possibly Esther) Baker. Jesse was born around 1814 in Kentucky. His parents were both born in Kentucky. Occupation, farmer. Easter was born about 1822 in Kentucky. Her parents were also born in Kentucky. I think that's all I can find. Good luck on your further searches. Pat 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: Shadow76 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8653.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Pat, Bless you for all your work and great info--I and Eula's cousins greatly appreciate all your great help. Is there any thing that I can do for you? Take good care. Bart bhdye@dmrtc.net 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: Patricia_A_McIntyre Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8653.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You may already know this, but the family is buried in the Rockford Cemetery, Plainfield Township, Kent County, MI. You will find the birth and death dates of Frank, Eula, Frank's parents and other relatives. http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/plainfield/rockford/rkfd-il.html Pat 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: Shadow76 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8653.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Patrica, Thank you so much for your great note and info. What a train ride Eula must have had in 1899-1900. I hope you are having a great day. If you should find any additional info on Eula, it would be greatly appreciated. Again Thank you and take good care. Bart 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8650.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOW can the mother have the same DOB time period as Jack?? You are not making sense here. 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.