Barb Fred, we always knew him as Doc, was a great football player in his college days. He lettered at Illinois, Chicago, Michigan and I think Michigan State. He was a heavy smoker (Pall Malls) and I was always fascinated watching the ash grow and grow. The cig never left his lips and It never seemed to fall off until Doc put the stub down in the ash tray. Doc was what you call "rotund". His favorite place was a couch on the enclosed front porch of his home on Ruddiman in N.M. You'd see him lying there with that ever present cig dangling from his lips. He was an avid supporter of all sports and he would tape you up and treat all kinds of injuries received in whatever the game was. AND he never charged any of us a penny! My best memory of Doc, other than the fact he always tipped me when I was his paperboy, was the fact he always took one football player to Michigan State games if they had had a good game on Friday night. I was lucky enough to get to two games because of that. It was also great to ride in that big Buick of his. Doc and Margaret were childless. May they both rest in peace. On Feb 4, 2008 5:13 PM, Richard Smith <laurbek@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Al, Thanks for the information on Fred Jacks. In doing family research you > often go a long time with just names, dates, etc. so it is really great to > get personal information and stories. > Do you know if Fred and Margaret had any children. Freds' mother was my > Ggrandmothers half sister. I have very little information on the whole > family of James and Johanna Farquharson other than census reports and > things > like that. Barb Smith > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MIMUSKEG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Peace Al Visit http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~agcovell/Al_Covell.mht

Al, Thanks for the information on Fred Jacks. In doing family research you often go a long time with just names, dates, etc. so it is really great to get personal information and stories. Do you know if Fred and Margaret had any children. Freds' mother was my Ggrandmothers half sister. I have very little information on the whole family of James and Johanna Farquharson other than census reports and things like that. Barb Smith

I haven't posted to this list for awhile but have been keeping watch. I am looking for information on the decendants of James Farquharson and Johanna Plant( married name). Kate Farquharson b. 1864 and Frank Jacks, ch. Francis(Frank) Jacks b. 1893 mar. Margaret W. Wilson. and Fred H. Jacks b. 1896 mar. Margaret. Johanna Farquharson b. 1868 mar. Joseph Grevey -no children James Farquharson b. 1872 James mar. and divorced but I cannot find anything on this mar., there was a Anastasia in Muskegan but haven't found a connection. George Farquharson b. 1878 mar. Delia Anna no children Margaret Farquharson b.1880 mar. John Schumacher ch. were Claire 1909, Edmund 1911, Virginia 1915, and Eugene 1923. This family was in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Mich in the 1920 and 1930. John and Margaret were buried in Muskegan I am mainly looking for information on Fred and Margaret Jacks who did remain in Muskegan, and the children of John and Margaret Schumacher. Forgot to add that the dau. Ester, of James and Johanna was retarted. As I said, I have had lots of help on the children of James and Johanna, just looking for information on the grandchildren. Barb Smith

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cbkent1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/1879.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Calista and Rosanne are two different people. Jacob married Calista after Rosanne passed away. But what we do not know is what happen to Calista after the marriage to Jacob. 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: rieverlass Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/298.299.302.305.422.419.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Dianne,I wouldn't be surprised your Irwin's and Pepper's came from Corroneary ,Co. Cavan. Where they Presbyterian? Did John marry a Lydia Boynton and Richard marry a Louise Kompp? I have a bit more info if these appears to be the correct families. Linda Baker (Irwin) 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: JeanetteWheeler28 Surnames: VandenBosch Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3294/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WANTED,any old pictures, descendants of Tammy Molles Vandenbosch. I have finished almost 3 years of research of this family and am putting my family book and compilation together. I have a lot of bios and pictures I found on line, and in the libraries etc. Things others have contributed and sent to me via email and uspo. After unwinding my last brick wall, Jennie VB and William VandenBerg I am ready! Anyone who is a descendant who would like a bio or picture in this book please respond. gasladysocal@msn.com Thank you, Jeanette VandenBosch Wheeler 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: JeanetteWheeler28 Surnames: Vandenbosch, Jennie, aka Patnode, VandenBerg, Featherly, Absher Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3293/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi all, I am looking for a death record or any record for Jennie VandenBosch b about 1886. She first married Wm. Vandenberg abt 1900 had one daughter Dora May VB, she and William divorced and she married Elmer Leo (Lee) Patnode, they were divorced by 1930. She is listed in the 1930 census with her daughters family, Dora May Absher and husband Mastion Absher. When her daughter Dora died Jennie's last name was Featherly, so death for Jennie Featherly daughter of Henry and Sena VandenBosch. She would have remarried to the Unknown Featherly after 1930. She may have died before 1944. Also anyone working or having knowledge of the Absher family in Muskegon, we are looking for you. Would really like some pictures of you. Working with a descendant from Chicago and on the Kentucky branch Dora and her family are in Mona View Cem. and Jennie's folks and siblings are in Oak View on Irwin St. Is there an obit for her? Thanks in advance, Jeanette VB gasladysocal@msn.com 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: WRM1944 Surnames: McNitt Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3288.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: McNitt, Donald E. Military Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, March 30, 1945, Page 1 Private McNitt Killed in France Pfc. Donald E. McNitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McNitt, 1957 Terrace street, was killed in action in France on March 15, a War department message informed his parents Thursday. He was 20 years old. Private McNitt entered the Army in February, 1943, at Camp Grant, Ill. and received his basic training at Ft. Bliss, Tex. He then took anti-aircraft training at Camp Davis, N. C. and Camp Haan, Calif. Later he was transferred to Camp Livingston, La. and assigned to the infantry. He left Ft. Meade, Md. for overseas, Jan. 30, 1945. Graduated by Muskegon High school, Donald was employed part time by the A and P in Muskegon Heights. Besides his parents, the relatives are two brothers, Dan McNitt, S.S.L.M. 2/c, overseas with the Navy and Robert at home; four sisters, Mrs. Nathan Rewalt, Big Springs Tex., Mrs. Raymond Neuman, Ruth and Doris, all at home and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lane and Mrs. Mary Dahl, all of Ravenna. I am sorry but this is the extent of the account as it appeared in the paper of the time. It doesn't say where in France the event took place. Bill Moore, volunteer Muskegon County Genealogical Resources Muskegon, MI 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: anders153 Surnames: McLean/ Anderson/ Murray Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3280.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: contact me at anders@kent.net, I would love to share info with you. I had friends contact you to make the 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: sstockm524 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3280.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: After my earlier posting I realized that your inquiry is evidently about George R. Murray Jr. who was a brother of my great grandfather John Henry Murray. Their father was also George Murray. John Henry Murray was also with the railroad perhaps getting the job through his brother George. Before that he was a noted lumberjack and boxer in the Saginaw, MI area thus the nickname Saginaw Jack. 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: sstockm524 Surnames: Murray, Stevens, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3280.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendant of George R. Murray. He is my GGGrandfather. His son John Henry Murray (AKA "Saginaw Jack") married Margaret Hetty Stevens on 24 Sept. 1889. One of their children was Lucille Margaret Murray who was my grandmother. I am only beginning to research the Murray's and have limited information. I have received several comments on my ancestry.com tree from jcmclean175 who referred me to this message board. Among other things I've learned from these comments is that George R. Murray's wife was Margaret Slaven, not Margaret McLean. I'd be pleased to share what I have and am eager to learn more about George R's ancestors as well as the Slavens. 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: KBarnes1958 Surnames: PHILLIPS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3292/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As a hobby, I rescued old photos that have identification on them. I picked up one of a young toddler, identified as Bissell Adelbert PHILLIPS. I did a little research on him and he was born in 1899, according to the 1910 census of Muskegon, MI. His father was Willer, mother Martha and a sister, Jennie. He is adorable, dark hair and eyes, dressed in a long sleeve white day dress. I'd like to find family to send this to. Contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com for details. Kathy 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: KBarnes1958 Surnames: WALDO Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3291/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I apologize-I can't talk and type at the same time. I knew Fremont was in Newaygo Co and for what ever reason I clicked on Muskegon and posted the original there. SO sorry. 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: KBarnes1958 Surnames: WALDO Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3290/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I rescue old photos as a hobby, if there's identification on them. I picked up five photos of various members of the WALDO family of Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan. One of four young women, two of them are identified. One is Hattie Smith and the other is Anna Waldo. Another group photo is of three WALDO girls, identified as: Anna, Dena and Lizzie Waldo. The third photo is of Rollo & Dena Waldo. The last two are of Anna WALDO, taken at different times of her life. I'd like to locate family to send this to. Please contact me off site at: digginroots@yahoo.com for details. Kathy 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: sewnsewnan Surnames: Schieber, Phillips, Page, White, Bohach Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3289/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on this family, ancestors and descendants. This is what I know. Father: SCHIEBER, John Wesley Birth: 07 Jul 1895 in Williams Co., OH Marriage: 21 Jul 1924 in Kalamazoo Co., MI Death: 09 Jul 1966 in Allen Co., IN Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Aboite Twsp., Allen Co., IN Parents: Jacob F SCHIEBER and Alice Levonia PAGE (I have birth record and marriage record) Mother: PHILLIPS, Alta Faye Birth: 24 Aug 1895 in OH Death: 02 Jul 1936 in Muskegon Co. MI Burial: Mt Ever-Rest Cemetery, Kalamazoo Co., MI Parents: Aaron A. PHILLIPS and Mary WHITE (I have marriage record, death record, and obit) Children: 1. Raymond SCHIEBER Birth: 01 Apr 1925 in MI Marriage: Unknown Spouse: Unknown Death: Unknown Burial: Unknown 2. Harold SCHIEBER (Twin) Birth: 03 Aug 1926 in MI Marriage: None Spouse: None Death: 03 Aug 1926 in MI Burial: Unknown 3. Harriet SCHIEBER (Twin) Birth: 03 Aug 1926 in MI Marriage: Unknown Spouse: Unknown Death: Unknown Burial: Unknown 4. Alice Marie SCHIEBER Birth: 25 Jan 1929 in MI Marriage: Unknown Spouse: Unknown Death: Aft. 1997 (mentioned in Robert's Obit) Burial: Unknown 5. Ruth Margaret SCHIEBER Birth: 04 Jan 1930 in Muskegon Co., MI Marriage: Unknown Spouse: Unknown Death: Aft. 1997 (mentioned in Robert's Obit) Burial: Unknown 6. Robert Wesley SCHIEBER Birth: 26 Sep 1931 in Muskegon Co., MI Marriage: 23 Sep 1950 in Muskegon Co., MI Spouse: Anna Marie BOHACH Death: 01 Apr 1997 in Muskegon Co., MI Burial: Unknown (I have marriage record and obit) 7. Jacob Fred SCHIEBER Birth: 11 Feb 1933 in Muskegon Co., MI Marriage: 1952 Spouse: June Dell WARTH Death: 08 Mar 1959 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL (I Have Death Cert.) 8. Julia May SCHIEBER Birth: 07 Aug 1934 in Muskegon Co., MI Marriage: None Spouse: None Death: 16 Nov 1934 in Muskegon Co., MI Burial: Shady Rest Cemetery, Muskegon Co., MI (I have death record) 9. Roscoe SCHIEBER Birth: 02 Jul 1936 in Muskegon Co., MI (Stillborn) Marriage: None Spouse: None Death: 02 Jul 1936 in Muskegon Co., MI Burial: Unknown (I have death record) The story in our family is that Alta after giving birth to her 9th child. The male child died too. When she died, John put all the children in foster homes. At that time the oldest was 11 yrs. and the youngest was 3 yrs. I have been in contact with a descendant of the youngest, Jacob Fred. He kept the name SCHIEBER. If anyone knows what happened to any of these children, I would appreciate you letting me know. This branch of my family has been a mystery. I am hoping to connect with other "cousins" and I'll be happy to share what info I have. Thank you in advance for any and all help in my continued search to unpuzzling our past. Nancy L. Rau Bunn, NC www.raufamily.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: AliciaKMarshall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3285.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Elsa It is almost impossible in Michigan to find someone's email address. James Mattson is a very common name in America. I can see no other alternative except to write a letter to him first and ask him if he has an email address. best regards, Alicia 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: elsapelsa1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3285.2.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I'm sorry about the same posting 3 times, but each time I got the error messages and couldn't see my posting il 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: elsapelsa1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3285.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you Alicia, how did you find him. How can I find an emailadress. il 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: elsapelsa1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3285.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you Alicia, how did you find him. How can I find an emailadress. il 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: elsapelsa1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.muskegon/3285.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you Alicia, how did you find him. How can I find an emailadress. il 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.