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/8615.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks again for the obit. Would it be possible to look up another for me as I now have the husband's name (which I did not know before) from the other obit that you looked up? Policarpo Lopez, obit in the Grand Rapids Press on Friday, 11 June 1976 on page 8-D. Thank you for any help! 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/8615.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for looking this obit up and transcribing it!!! You are so kind to take the time to do so and help me with my search. Again, 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: MHWorkman Surnames: STEPHENS, STEVENS, WESTON, GOULD Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8640/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Searching for descendants of Allen A. and Ida May (WESTON) STEPHENS/STEVENS. Allen was born 8 Feb 1862 in St. Clair County, Michigan and married Ida on 6 Nov 1881 in Sanilac County. By 1910 they were living in Grand Rapids, but about 1915 they moved to Sparta Township, where they were living in 1930. Allen died at his farm home in Sparta Township on 21 Dec 1941 and was buried in the Fairplains Cemetery, there. His obituary, which appeared in the Grand Rapids Herald on 22 Dec 1941, states that Ida was still living, along with a son, Raymond of Pontiac and a daughter, Mrs. J. M. GOULD of Berkley, California. I would like to determine when Ida died and find more information on these two children, including their birth, death and marriage information. Regards, Marjean Holmes Workman 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: mpikboo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8615.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Following is the text of the obituary that appeared in the Grand Rapids Press on April 19, 2000: "Mrs. Rafaela Lopez, aged 90, precious child of Jesus, was called home Tuesday morning, April 18, 2000. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Policarpio Lopez, Sr., daughters, Racheal and Martha; sons, Samuel and Daniel; sons-in-law, Frank Rincones Sr., and Jose Hernandez; and three grandchildren. She is survived by her loving children, Sarah (Andres) Herrera, Cecilia Rincones, Elias Lopez, Ruben(Mary)Lopez, Julia Lopez, Policarpio Lopez Jr., a special family friend, Anita Ortego; 25 adoring grandchildren, 37 special great grandchildren; and 12 blessed great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday 11 am at the Oakdale United Methodist Church, Pastor Calvin Hill officiating. Committal will follow at Kent Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel on Wednesday 7 to 9 pm and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sheldon Complex Senior Citizens Center. Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St SE. " 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: johnsmithws48 Surnames: Smith/Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/1147.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe I have a connection with the Lewis/Smith My GG-Grandfather was Joseph Smith 1792-1879 Kent Co., My G-Grandfather was Martin B. Smith 1835-1913 of Kent Co I believe Martins sister was married to a Lewis, as My Grandfather wrote that a Merritt Lewis (Civil War Vet) was our cousin. Which appears to be the third Son of Loran Lewis and Alcada Smith. I have been reserching Merritt Lewis. And I hope this is the Smith Family Connection that I have been looking for. John 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: carlsonjm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8639.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Stella died Apr 1921 at her daughter's home in Byron Twp. I looked in the death index at the GR library yesterday, and the best matches I could find were: Moore, Callie, book 11, p. 196 (1920-23) Moore, Emma, book 11, p. 79 (1920-23) I've pretty much given up hopes of learning the names of her parents unless a descendant sees this posting and knows their names. Thanks. 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/8639.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. Stella [Meekins] Moore does not appear on the 1860 or 1850 census anywhere. 1870 - Name: Estelle Moore Estimated Birth Year: abt 1850 Age in 1870: 20 Birthplace: Ohio Home in 1870: Gaines, Kent, Michigan Race: White Gender: Female Charles Moore 41, ENG - farmer Estelle Moore 20, OH William Moore 15, ENG Clara Moore 13, ENG George Moore 10, MI Elizabeth Moore 4, MI Netta Moore 1, MI Joseph Brown 28, ENG Edwin Carpenter 30, NY Henry Snow 18, OH 1880 - Name: Stella M. Moore Home in 1880: Byron, Kent, Michigan Age: 30 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1850 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to Head of Household: Wife Spouse's Name: Charles H. Father's birthplace: England Mother's birthplace: Massachusetts Occupation: Keep House Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Female Charles H. Moore 49, ENG - blacksmith Stella M. Moore 30, OH William E. Moore 25, ENG - works on farm George F. Moore 20, MI - blasksmith Elizabeth Moore 15, MI Nettie L. Moore 11, MI Stella Moore 8, MI Lillie B. Moore 6, MI Jennie Moore 4, MI Albert H. Moore 2, MI Jessie V. Moore 3M - Feb '80, dau Henry V, Snow 28, OH - wagon maker, b/inlaw 1900 - Name: Stella Moore [Stelle Moore] Home in 1900: Byron, Kent, Michigan Age: 50 Birth Date: Nov 1849 Birthplace: Ohio Race: White Ethnicity: American Gender: Female Relationship to Head of House: Mother-in-law Father's Birthplace: England Mother's Birthplace: Massachusetts Mother: number of living children: 6 Mother: How many children: 8 Marital Status: Widowed Residence : Byron Township, Kent, Michigan Herman L Haase 37, 11/62 OH - farmer Nettie L Haase 30, 1/70 MI - married 11 yr Stella Haase 10, 9/89 MI Edwin Haase 7, 3/93 MI Stella Moore 50, 11/49 OH - 8 children & 6 livinh, widow Ethel Moore 12, 10/85 MI - s/inlaw 1910 - Name: Stella Moore Age in 1910: 60 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1850 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: New Hampshire Home in 1910: Wyoming, Kent, Michigan Marital Status: Widowed Race: White Gender: Female Peter Breniman 51, Holland = 2nd marriage - Jennie B Breniman 34, MI Jessie Breniman 14, MI Stella Breniman 12, Holland Annie Breniman 9, Holland Esther Breniman 7, MI John Breniman 5, MI Lillie Breniman 3, MI Stella Moore 60, OH 1920 - Name: Stella Moore Home in 1920: Byron, Kent, Michigan Age: 72 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848 Birthplace: Ohio Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: Vermont Marital Status: Widow Race: White Sex: Female Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Elmer Quackenboss 49, MI - rural mail carrier Lilian Quackenboss 46, MI Arthur Quackenboss 18, MI Howard Quackenboss 14, MI Ruth Quackenboss 11, MI Stella Moore 72, OH - m/inlaw 1930 - Stella Moore died between 1920 and 1930. Order her death cert. from the Kent County Clerks Office in order to determine her parents names. 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: carlsonjm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8639/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents of Stella Meekins, b. 1849, supposedly in Brecksville, Ohio. She married Charles Moore in Kent Co. in 1867. I am finishing a family tree on her son-in-law, speed-skating champion Pieter Jans Bruinsma of Friesland. 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: mpikboo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8615.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OK, I will try and get that for you sometime this week. 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/8615.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for responding! Yes, I still need the information from the obituary. Any help you can give me 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: mpikboo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8615.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you still need the information in the obituary of Rafaela Lopez? 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: kkaupa Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/2807.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ben was my grandfather My father is Clarence,I never met Ben, may dad has been gone for some time now, hope that helps some 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.

*Sweet, Richard *April 18, 1910-August 27, 2009. Richard Sweet was born to William H. Sweet and Nellie Dodge Sweet on April 18, 1910, in Cadillac, Michigan. The family finally consisted of 5 girls and Richard. The father was in the decorating and painting business and did well until lumbering folde d, and the family moved to Grand Rapids in June of 1927, where they fared well until the crash of 1929. Richard graduated from South High School in 1930, one year ahead of Gerald Ford, our former president. He attended Grand Rapids Junior College and finished in June 1932 with neither funds nor work. He joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps, the "stimulus plan" of the 30s) which was just starting to recruit unemployed young men. Richard was in the CCC until the spring of 1933 when his father requested he return home to help him. Mr. Sweet made application for the Michigan State Police in 1934 and was called for school on August 17, 1937. He worked with the State Police for 25 years and retired on August 25, 1962. Afterward, he worked as an attendance officer for a school district from 1967 to June 1974. Meanwhile, his dearest wife Elmine taught Latin, English, French and German in high schools for 39 years, retiring at the same time from Mt Pleasant High School, Michigan. Almost immediately they moved to Sun City, Arizona, and began a retirement life of 30+ wonderful years. The first order of business was joining Faith Presbyterian Church. They entered the Royal Oaks Lifecare Community in May of 1991. Mrs. Sweet passed away November 22, 2003. Richard was called by his maker on August 27, 2009 at the age of 99 1/2. Mr. Sweet is survived by his nephews Bill Wiersma and Patrick Samuels, niece Rose Wiersma, grandnephews Michael Wiersma and Daniel Gilland, as well as grandnieces Victoria Ervin and Pamela Schwallier. Next to his fondest admiration of his dearest wife, Elmine, Mr. Sweet was proudest of his second love; having been a member of the State Troopers of Michigan, as well as joining his many Masonic colleagues at Lodges across Michigan and Arizona. Through them and other charities, Mr. Sweet became a great philanthropist for so many causes, especially the Children's Hospital, Children-at-risk, Shriner's Children Circus, the blind, and his monthly favorite, the Food Bank. Services will take place at the chapel of Sunland Memorial Cemetery, 15826 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ., 85351, on Monday, September 28, at 10:00 am, the Rev. Dr. David L. Van Arsdale presiding.

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/8638.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. WHAT "specific info." relating to this marriage are you seeking??? You need to be more detailed. 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: WilliamDJr26 Surnames: Beckner, Kilts, Koltz, Kolts, Putnam, Seaman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8638/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on the marriage of HENRY LEWIS BECKNER and FRANCES A. KILTS (Frances A. Koltz, Frances A. Kolts) perhaps in Kent or Montcalm County. She was the Daughter of Nicholas Kilts (1809 - ?) and Elizabeth Putnam (1812 - ?) both born in Canada and moved to Kent County 1847 - 1850. He was born in Indiana, the son of William Beckner (1827 -1896) and Caroline Seaman (1834-1861). Bill Walters 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: hringer1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8637.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello I am not related to the family but you might want to post on St. Clair co Michigan instead of Kent Co, Mich. I found the eernest Chase family listed in l870 in St. Clair Co, columbus Twp. with son William. Also Ezekiel Chase family from Ny and Canada who may be related. Helen Ringer Kent co mich. 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: ch9ran Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8637/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My name is Randy Chase and I am looking for anyone who might be related to ERNST CHACE AND MARGARET HARRISON? THEY LIVE UP THERE IN ST CLAIRE,KENT COUNTY,MI BETWEEN 1850 TO1870 BEFORE THEY MOVE DOWN AROUND BROOKFILED,LINN COUNTY,MISSOURI, THANK YOU RANDY CHASE PS: GGRANDSON OF ERNST&MARGARET 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: janna05 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8636/mb.ashx Message Board Post: goodmorning, I'm looking for trancriptions of these obits; Desiré Verdurmen * 5 feburary 1857 Zaamslag ? ca 7 october 1931 Grand Rapids and his wife Jacomina de Jonge * 18 November 1860 Heinkenszand ? ca 23 May 1947 Grand Rapids Thank you very much, Rian in the Netherlands 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: Kirk_Sellman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/4158.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a picture of Rev. Jerome Preisser if you'd like to see it. My wife's great-grandmother was Margaret Preisser, the daughter of Franz Haver Preisser. I haven't been able to prove it, but there are strong indications that Joseph Preisser was the brother of Franz. There was also another brother, Michael, and I have some information on his family. My email address is kirksellman@yahoo.com. I'd love to get more Preisser information if you'd like to share. 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: tigerlilysmama Surnames: Knowlen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8634/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Need birth parents of Maude(Maud) Knowlen born 11 Jan 1886 adoptive parents: John and Ida Knowlen as shown in the 1900 Grand Rapids,Kent census.She would have been adopted between 1886 &1900. 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.