[email protected] asked: > Can anyone explain the deed descriptions for Lenawee County? ... > I will send for the film that contains the actual deed, but I am > curious about the decription recorded in the index. > Dick Rich First of all, understand that the word "town," as used Michigan land descriptions, refers to a "Congressional Township" -- a specific 6-mile x 6-mile geographic area. Congressional Townships are referenced with respect to a "Principal Meridian" and a "Baseline." The intersection of the Principal Meridian and the Baseline is called the "Point of Beginning." Most of the old Congressional Township boundaries are visible today as the centerlines of roads and streets. In Michigan, the Principal Meridian runs north-south just east of Jackson. The Baseline runs east-west and forms the northern boundary of several counties including Jackson, Washtenaw, and Wayne (it's also the centerline of Eight Mile road, aka "Baseline Road"). The POB is located in Meridian Baseline Historic State Park in Jackson County. See http://tinyurl.com/gze98 Most modern civil township boundaries follow the historic boundaries of the original Congressional Townships. "Town 7 S Range 5 E" is now Dover Township in Lenawee County. See http://tinyurl.com/oywnh For an excruciatingly detailed description of all this, see my "Towns and Townships" essay at http://tinyurl.com/rf4pq Neal McLain Brazoria, Texas Webmaster of the McLain Cemetery website http://tinyurl.com/rmegz

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/mFB.2ACE/2617.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your good advice. I was delighted to see your photos for a comparison! It confirms what I thought as to time. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ragless Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2617.1 Message Board Post: Fred K Meyerhuber is listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer in Adrian Dist 147. James M Hoag had the photographery shop in 1870 , he listed on the Census 1870 as a Photographer in Adrian Ward 2. I to have about 50 old photos from a photo album of Lucy L Ragless dated Jan 15th 1891. 1st photo is from James M Hoags's Art Gallery, ladys hair and Clothes style is that of the 1870,s The last 3 photos are from Fred Meyerhuber (Successor to J M Hoag) They are from about mid 1880's Good Luck with your Search

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ragless Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2668.1 Message Board Post: I to have old photos from Fairbanks and Stephenson in album that was Lucy Ragless, The date in the album is 1891 most of the photos are from 1880-1900. I could only find a Jerome Stephenson listed as a photographer in 1880 but in a county up from Lenawee, and I found a Clarence Fairbanks listed as a photographer in Ottawa county in 1900, I do not know if they traveled. There was a O D Fairbanks in Adrian in 1900 listed has a photographer, I also have a photo from his studio. I have looked for a listed or book that might list photographers in Lenawee county, but I have yet to find one, if I do I'll post it. good luck. The 1st and 2nd photos from Stephenson the 3rd and 4th from Chas Fairbanks

Dick, Dick, The deed description has to do with how land is surveyed in Michigan. There is a baseline and a Meridian that intersect in Michigan. All land in Michigan is plotted from those two lines. Terri Mulliken Allen Can anyone explain the deed descriptions for Lenawee County? For instance: Grantee Beach, Susan M. (buyer) Grantor Jarusha A. Harrington (seller) 1865 Lib 72 p386 Section 2 Town 7 S Range 5 E Since Susan Marilla Beach lived in Deerfield, and this was probably during the time when Cyrus Y. Beach, her husband had gone off to war as a substitute. He was almost 38 years old. Are the towns numbered in some way that is easily deciphered? I will send for the film that contains the actual deed, but I am curious about the decription recorded in the index. Dick Rich

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ragless Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2753 Message Board Post: Looking for any info on Photographers in Lenawee County from abr 1870- 1910. I have an album that has abt 50 unknown people. I have a listed of photgraphers who took the pictures. By finding the dates they were in operation I migh be able to Id some of the pictures by dates. I do know that most of the people in the album should be Ragless. It was owned by Lucy Ragless of Jasper in 1891

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/mFB.2ACE/2745.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank You!! Lori

Can anyone explain the deed descriptions for Lenawee County? For instance: Grantee Beach, Susan M. (buyer) Grantor Jarusha A. Harrington (seller) 1865 Lib 72 p386 Section 2 Town 7 S Range 5 E Since Susan Marilla Beach lived in Deerfield, and this was probably during the time when Cyrus Y. Beach, her husband had gone off to war as a substitute. He was almost 38 years old. Are the towns numbered in some way that is easily deciphered? I will send for the film that contains the actual deed, but I am curious about the decription recorded in the index. Dick Rich

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: AMES PALON FERMAZIN FIN FLYN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2752 Message Board Post: Looking for a Sarah Ames born in 1838 in NY living in Mc Kean Penn in 1840 and 1850. Then living in Berrien Co Michigan in 1854 with parents Julia and Ira Ames. I think Sarah became an orphan circa 1855 and may have ended up in Lenawee Michigan as a housekeeper or servant. Her mother Julia Ames was born in NY unknown maiden name. Father Adolphus Ames born in NY. They were married in NY, living in Mc Kean PA in 1850 but moved to Berrien Co in 1854. Would like any information anyone might have on this family. Any information on this family, their ancestors, and their children and descendents. thank you Adolphus Ames born in New York circa 1809. Living in McKean Co., Liberty Township in 1840 with wife and one child Sarah age 2 born in New York. In 1850 Adolphus Ames and wife Julia are farmers in McKean Co, Liberty Township, PA. Children are Sarah Ames born in 1838 in New York. Ira Daniel Ames born 1842 in Mc Kean, Co, PA; Andrew Ames born in 1845 in Mc Kean, Co, PA; Henry Ames born in 1848 in Mc Kean, PA. By July 15, 1854 Adolphus Ames is living in Berrien County Michigan on 40 acres BLM. By 1860 in Berrien Co. Michigan Adolphus Ames is not listed but his daughter Sarah Ames is working as a domestic. Henry Ames age 15 in Albion,Dane Co., Wisconsin, US census working as farm laborer, allowed to attend school, living in household of Wm Chambers 45 b England, Elisabeth Chambers 38 born England; MA 2 b. Wisc, Ricker, Geo 26 b Eng. Ira Daniel Ames age 18 living in Dane Co. Wisconsin as farm laborer Andrew Ames age 13 a child born in 1848 ends up in 1860 in Verona, Dane County Wisconsin age 13 living in a house with a Seymour Woolcott. Ira Daniel Ames born 1844 in McKean Co, Liberty Township PA. moves to Berrien Co Michigan in 1854, then by 1860 is in Dane County, Wisconsin. He marries Cornelia Palon on 25 Jun 1868 in Albion, Dane Wisconsin. Cornelia Palon was born in Michigan. Cornelia Palon Ames dies on 03 Mar 1893 at Lake Koshkonong in Rock County Wisconsin. Mr. Ames in 1860 is farm laborer. In 1870 is farmer; in 1880-1890 he is living on Lake Koshkonong as fisherman and dies in 1893. Children of this union are: Charles Henry Ames born 1 Oct 1870 Frankie R. Ames born about 1871 Chauncey Ames born 15 Nov 1873 George Elbert Ames born 7 Mar 1878 Hiram Edison Ames born 24 Sep 1880 Nancy Theo Ames born 14 Jan 1883 in Milton Junction, Rock Co, Wisc William Scott Ames born 9 Oct 1884 Rosey Belle Ames born 14 Mar 1889 in Clinton, Wisconsin Marvin Franklin Ames born 22 Nov 1890 Infant son Ames born 21 Jan 1893 in Milton Junction, Rock Co, Wisc

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/mFB.2ACE/2745.1 Message Board Post: Elnora J. Irving and Albert A. Carpenter were married in Lenawee County on Feb 21, 1894. A copy of this maybe obtained for a fee of $13.00 by sending a request to the following address and they will send it directly to you. Source: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mi/lenawee/vitals/marriage/dbn-aug-i-2004.txt Address: Lenawee County Clerk 425 N Main St Adrian MI 49221 Phone Number: (517)263-8831 Fax Number: (517)265-5721 Please call before making a trip to verify hours you may research. ---------------------- Genealogy researcher: Lenawee County Clerk 425 North Main Street Rex B. Martin Judicial Building Adrian, MI 49221 Phone: 517-264-4606 Web: http://www.lenawee.mi.us Volunteer Genealogist are not there everyday. The reply by using a Volunteer Genealogist may take a little longer. You will get an answer. Don't forget to send the money for the item required. Genealogy Research Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Identification Requirements: Photo ID required for Birth Records Certified Copy/Additional: $10.00/$3.00 - at present time the cost for a Certified copy is $13.00 - 2006 Genealogy Record Copy: n/a Other Copy Fees: $ .50 per page (other than Birth, Death, or Marriage records). All mail requests require payment in advance. Comments: Due to limited space and staffing, research is limited to the days and time listed above and to one-half hour increments if others are waiting. Space allows for two genealogists at one time. Births: 1867 to present. Birth records are available only to the individual named on the birth record (registrant), the parents of the registrant, a legal guardian of the registrant, a legal representative of the registrant or an heir of the registrant. An heir is defined as any relative of a deceased individual. Heirs must supply the date and place of death of the registrant when requesting a copy. This policy is in accordance with MCL 333.2882. Deaths: 1867 to present Marriages: 1853 to present Divorces: 1853 to present. Indexes only are available for the very early years. Naturalization: 1867 to 1980 Other: For additional local and state government records with potential genealogical value, see the Archival Circulars for records maintained at the State Archives.

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/mFB.2ACE/2751.1 Message Board Post: All you need to do is mail the request to the following address and $1.25 for the copy. The libray will mail it directly to you. Address: Adrian Public Library 143 E Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 517-265-2265 E-mail Adrian Public Library: [email protected] <[email protected]> Hours: Mon, Tue, Thr 10:00am to 9:00pm (During the summer they close at 8:00pm) Wed, Fri 10:00am to 5:30pm Sat 9:30am to 5:00pm Has a Historical room with a respectable collection They have Genealogy How to books Adrian Histories, and Lenawee County histories, (some indexed) Census, 1830 to 1920 for Lenawee County on microfilm 1850 index in book form (Lenawee County, MI) indexes for 1830, 40, 50 and 1870 on film. Also 1845, 1884, 1894 state census for Lenawee on film. City and County directories, NOTE: new directories were not issued every year. Vertical file with clippings Loose photos City or County reports Biographical information not in book form Note: If you contact the library, in writing, tell them what you need, include a SAS, they will mail you a copy of the page pertaining to your search. They charge just a few cents per copy and they will bill you. Mail your request to: Adrian Public Library Attn.: Local History Librarian 143 E. Maumee Adrian, MI 49221-2773 Michigan pioneer and historical collection, 40 volumes. Record of service of Michigan volunteers in the Civil War, 46 volumes. Yearbooks from Adrian High. Adrian Newspapers on microfilm.They have two microfilm readers, no reader/printer that you can use. After you look it up and fill out a form they will copy (for a fee) and mail to you. Plat books and atlases. Hope this helps you. Ellen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McAdams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2751 Message Board Post: Can someone lookup an obituary for me on a Robert McAdams? He died in Adrian on 19 Dec 1998.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brainard/Branard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2750 Message Board Post: Brainard/Branard Michigan Soldiers and Sailors __________ Alphabetical Index Tecumseh District Library Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan History Room Library Reference: RM 973.7 ALP Name: Description: Vol. Page Brainard – (spelling Brainerd was not found in these books) Benjamin F. 11th Mich. Cavalry 41 15 Byron Co. A, 11th Mich. Cavalry 41 15 Charles F. Co. D, 7th Mich. Infantry 7 17 Charles F. Co. D, 11th Mich. Infantry 41 15 Clark D. Co. G, 19th Mich. Infantry 19 16 Francis A. Co. A, 17th Mich. Infantry 17 13 Francis M. Co. H, 6th Mich. Infantry 6 19 Freeman J. Co. D, 4th Mich. Infantry 4 136 James B. Co. H, 6th Mich. Infantry 6 19 John A. Co. A, 26th Mich. Infantry 26 11 John H. Co. A, 25th Mich. Infantry 25 12 Marion Co. K, 23rd Mich. Infantry 23 17 Reuben Co. H, 21st Mich. Infantry 21 17 William D. Co. H, 6th Mich. Infantry 6 19 Not sure about this one: name could be misspelled Branard (Brainard in www.familysearch.org – dates match) Corlan E. Co. A, 1st Mich. Sharpsh 44 13 Vol. 4 Page 136 Brainard, Freeman J. Enlisted in company D, Forth Infantry, Sept. 4, 1864, at Adrian, for 3 years, age 27. Mustered out Sept. 16, 1864. Discharged at Nashville, Tenn., May 17, 1865. Died March 20, 1889. Vol. 6 Page 19 Brainard, Francis M., (Veteran), Eaton County. Enlisted in company H, Sixth Infantry, Aug. 11, 1861 at Charlotte, for 3 years, age 26/ustered Aug. 20, 1861. Re-enlisted Feb 1, 1864, at Port Hudson, La. Mustered Feb. 25, 1864. Mustered out at New Orleans, Aug. 20, 1865. Resident residence, Eaton Rapids, Mich. Vol. 6 Page 19 Brainard, James B., Eaton Rapids Enlisted in company H, Sixth Infantry, as First Sergeant, June 19, 1861 at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 20, 1861. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Sept. 1, 1862. Died in New Orleans, La., June 3, 1864. Vol. 6 Page 19 Brainard, William D., Eaton Rapids Enlisted in company H, Sixth Infantry, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, For 3 years, age 23. Mustered Aug. 20, 1861. First Sergeant, Nov. 10, 1862. Discharged to accept promotion to date July 20, 1864. Mustered out July 21, 1864. Discharged at expiration of term of service at Kalamazoo, Mich., Aug. 23, 1864. Present residence, Eaton Rapids, Mich. Vol. 7 Page 17 Brainard, Charles F., Monroe County Enlisted in company D, Seventy Infantry, as Corporal, June 19, 1861, at Monroe, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Aug. 22, 1861. Discharged for disability at Camp Benton, Md., Oct. 21, 1861. Vol. 17 Page 13 Brainard, Francis A., Adrian Enlisted in company A, seventeenth Infantry, July 14 1862, at Adrian for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Aug. 19, 1862. Mustered out at Delaney House, D.C., June 3, 1865. Present residence, Adrian, Mich. Vol. 19 Page 16 Brainard, Clark D. Enlisted in company G, Nineteenth Infantry, Aug. 4, 1862, at Decateur, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Sept. 5, 1862. Died of disease at Lexington, Ky., Dec. 30, 1862. Buried in National Cemetery, Lexington, Ky., Grave No. 186. Vol. 21 Page 17 Brainard, Reuben, Grand Rapids Enlisted in company H, Twenty-first Infantry, Aug. 12, 1862, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Sept. 4, 1862. Discharged at St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 20, 1863, to enlist in Marine Service. Discharged at Vicksburg, Miss., Jan. 18, 1865. Vol. 23 Page 17 Brainard, Marion, Grand Blanc Enlisted in company K, Twenty-third Infantry, Aug. 11 1862 at Grand Blanc, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Sept. 11, 1862. Corporal June 1, 1864. Sergeant Nov. 19, 1864. Mustered out at Salisbury, N.C., June 28, 1865. Vol. 25 Page 12 Brainard, John H., Homer Enlisted in company A, Twenty-fifth Infantry, Aug. 5, 1862, at Homer, for 3 years, age 34. Mustered Sept. 11, 1862. mustered out at Salisbury, N.C., June 24, 1865. Vol. 26 Page 11 Brainard, John A., White Water Enlisted in company A, Twenty-sixth Infantry, Aug. 15, 1862, at Traverse City, for 3 years, age 32. Mustered Sept. 11, 1862. Discharged for disability at Washington D.C., Jan. 25, 1864. Vol. 41 Page 15 Brainard, Benjamin F., Monroe Enlisted in Eleventh Cavalry, as Sergeant Major, Sept, 21, 1863, at Kalamazoo, for 3 years, age 43. Mustered Dec. 10, 1863. Mustered as First Lieutenant, company B, Sixth U.S. Color Cavalry, Oct. 10, 1864. Commissary, Sixth U.S. Color Cavalry, Nov. 1, 1864. Discharged at DeVall’s Bluff, Ark., April 15, 1866. Commissioned Captain, Sixth U.S. Cavalry. Died May 8, 1895. Vol. 41 Page 15 Brainard, Byron Enlisted in company A, Eleventh Cavalry, Oct. 1, 1863, at Kalamazoo, for 3 years, age 16. Mustered Oct. 23, 1863. Transferred to company G, Eigthth Cavalry, July 20, 1865. Mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1865. Vol. 41 Page 15 Brainard, Charles F. Enlisted in company E, Eleventh Cavalry, as Quartermaster Sergeant, Aug. 26, 1863, at Monroe, for 3 years, age 21. Mustered Sept. 9, 1863. Commissary Sergeant. Discharged at Lexington, Ky., June 16, 1865. Vol. 44 Page 13 Branard, Corlan E. (Brainard, Corlan E. in www.familysearch.org – dates match) Enlisted in company A, Hall’s Independent Sharpshooters, as Corporal, Sept. 22, 1864 at Coldwater, for 1 year, age 20. Mustered Sept. 23, 1864. Transferred to company A, First Michigan Sharpshooters, March 15, 1865. Discharged at Baltimore, Md., May 12, 1865.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WING BAY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2749 Message Board Post: Hello: I would like to find birth and death information for Sarah Lucretia Wing BAY born 24 Oct 1854, the daughter of Ira G. & Helen M. (Sperry) WING. She died 22 Feb 1892, the wife of Daniel BAY. Thank you in advance for any assistance. Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SPERRY HARRIS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2748 Message Board Post: Hello: I would like to find information regarding the birth and death of Myrtrie Estella (SPERRY) HARRIS born 1 Dec 1862, daughter of Joseph Edward and Caroline H. (Clapp) SPERRY. She died 15 April 1896, the wife of Paul Harris. She was from the Lenawee, MI area. Thanky you for any assistance.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SPERRY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2747 Message Board Post: Hello: I would like to find birth and death information about Jewett E. (Edgar or Edward) SPERRY b 7 Oct 1861 d May 1879. He was the son of Joseph Edward & Caroline H. (Clapp) SPERRY of Lenawee, MI. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SPERRY HARRIS WING BAY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mFB.2ACE/2746 Message Board Post: Hello: I would like to locate marriage documentation for: Myrtie Estella SPERRY to Paul HARRIS about 1882 and Sarah Lucretia WING to Damiel BAY on 17 Nov 1875 (?) Thank you in advance for your assistance. Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carpenter -Irving Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mFB.2ACE/2745 Message Board Post: Could somebody PLEASE check the marriage cert.for Albert Carpenter and Elnora Irving,married on FEB 2,1894.I really need to know Elnoras age and parents names.I believe her to be the daughter of my GGG Grandpa,who was "farmed out" by him (the GGGGrandpa" at the age of 6 when her Mom died.This is the first "glimpse" we've had of her.THANKS SO MUCH!!! Lori

I was reading a copy of the Atchison Daily Globe from Atchison, Kansas, dated 12 Jan 1887, and found the following article. I hope it helps someone. "A Bridge Accident" "Adrian, Mich., Jan. 12 - By reason of the intense cold, causing the iron to contract, the iron passenger bridge over Raisin river, at Blissfield, fell this morning. Two drovers, Wm. Stack and Chas. Quingly with a herd of cattle, were precipitated on the ice, and fatally injured."

Jill, I was wondering if your computer was now available ... I would sure like to learn more about the William Henry "Hank" Robinson and Caroline Baker family. Charles Baker