Hello listers, Just curious whether anyone has an obituary listing for Edith Elliott, who died on February 24, 1977, supposed in Royal Oak, MI. She was the widow of Charles Elliott, I believe. I would love to have an obit of her if possible. Her birthday was in April of 1883. Any help on this would be most appreciated - thanks!! Happy New Year's Eve. Thanks much! Debbie

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>From the Family History Network: The Surviving 1890 U.S. Federal Census By Kristin Brandt Beginning genealogy students are taught that the 1890 U.S. Census was destroyed in a 1921 fire. This is true; however, some fragments of that Census remain. Although it may not be much information (3 microfilms), if one of the remaining schedules contained your ancestor�s name it would be worthwhile for you. Those who have researched Civil War Pensioners probably know that there are also surviving Union Army Veteran Schedules for 1890, which would also be very helpful if your ancestor was listed in the preserved segment. Although much of the 1890 information was lost, it is helpful to have an idea of what survives just in case it might be of use in a future problem. The 1890 Census was taken in the same fashion as all the others, except that there was a separate page for each family entry. This �family schedule� idea was not used again until 1970. The remains of this Census include select parts of the following: Alabama (Perry County), D.C. (Q, R. S, 13th, 14th, 15th, Corcoran and Riggs Streets, Johnson Ave.), Georgia (Muscogee County), Illinois (McDonough County), Minnesota (Wright County), New Jersey (Hudson County), New York (Westchester and Suffolk Counties), North Carolina (Gaston and Cleveland Counties), Ohio (Hamilton and Clinton Counties), South Dakota (Union County), and Texas (Ellis, Hood, Rusk, Trinity, and Kaufman Counties). The National Archives has prepared an index to all names on the 1890 Census, available in both microfilm and printed forms. If you have an ancestor in one of the above locations, it may very well be worth your while to check the records. The 1890 Union Army veteran�s schedules include valuable information, though they are incomplete as well. Information recorded for each veteran includes name (also name of widow if deceased), rank, company, regiment, enlistment and discharge dates, length of service, address, and information on any disability. The sad part is, again, that many of these schedules were lost, namely all states alphabetically from A through part of Kentucky. Yes, most of the 1890 Census is gone. What remains, however, will be useful to some. When considering where to look, it is important to remember that if we eliminated every incomplete source from our searches, we would be eliminating many valuable records. Simply keep in mind the value of each record in its place. Even though most of us will never use it, the descendants from some 6,000 people on this Census and many more on the Veteran Schedules will be happy to know that the 1890 Census was not completely destroyed. http://www.familyhistorynetwork.net/ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Get your photo on the big screen in Times Square

Good morning, I have been asked to trace the lives of two brothers who immigrated from Norfolk, England in 1859 and 1866. This is the first time I have attempted to find any information about immigrants to America and would appreciate any assistance. The first was a GEORGE WATTS, born around 1841 in Norfolk, England and appears to have emmigrated on or after 1859. He married a Julia ?, 1862 lived in GAINES FLINT and died in 1916. Glancing through the LDS 1880 Census there is a George Watts, carpenter, (b. 1839 England) living in Ionia, Ionia, Michigan but I don't know if this is the correct one. REF: Family History Library Film 1254583, NA Film No. T9 0583 Page 129A The second brother who emmigrated in 1866 to join his first brother, was JOSHUA WATTS, born 27th July 1843 also in Norfolk UK. He married a MARGARET NUNN and lived for a time in Northville, Detroit, and later in Midland, Michigan. He died 5th. April 1912 Again from a quick glance on the internet at the LDS 1880 Census, I found a Joshua Watts (b. 1844 England) labourer, living at Lynn, Oakland, Michigan FHL Film 1254599 TA(?9) 0599 p. 194B There is also a MARGARET NUNN or WATTS in the same Census, (b. 1836 England) keeping house - presumably the same address, with the same film references as Joshua Watts. I wonder whether anyone could either confirm these details, or possibly find any more about these two brothers, perhaps even from when they first landed in America. Any additional information would be very much appreciated, thank you, Chris retired mariner, Norfolk UK

Hi everyone, Searching for information on Charles F. GRIFFIN, born abt. 1866 in Oakland Co. and lived in Detroit around 1900 and after. He was a resident of Birmingham when he married Lillian REYNOLDS (she was a resident of Southfield) in 1887, but they divorced abt. 1895. Had sons Harry and Raymond REYNOLDS GRIFFIN. Charles may have had a second marriage to an Anna ? Does anyone know where Charles F. GRIFFIN lived during his later years and when and where he died and is buried? Haven't been able to find him on the 1920 or 1930 census, but believe he was living until after 1930. Thank you in advance for any information you can share. I will be very grateful. Carol Harrison California

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Looking for the grave of JOHN LACKENBAUER, born in Canada, lived in Pontiac Michigan, 1930's census, wife Ella died in Pontiac Michigan, but as he didn't become and American l can't find his death date. Any Help is appreciated. Pat

This bituary was in the Alamogordo, Otero County, newspaper. Hope it helps someone. Ann in New Mexico Alamogordo Daily News 24 November 2003 page 12 column 1 Ruth M. Dryer, 79 Loving mom Ruth M. Dryer, 79, of Alamogordo, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Alamogordo. Mrs. Dryer was born October 11, 1924 in Pontiac, Michigan to Ray and Frances Indiana (Peabody) Gibson. She moved to Alamogordo in 1987 from Scottscale [my note: should be Scottsdale] Ariz. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed walking and the outdoors, was an avid fan of all sports, and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survivors include her four daughters, Cheryl Kullman, Cathy Dryer and Wendy Dryer, all of Alamogordo, and Christina Christenson of Guthrie, Oklahoma; and four grandchildren, Blair Kullman, Stephanie Szilagy, Nicholas Mahler and Megan Mahler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Dryer in 1986 and her parents. Memorial Services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church with the Reverend Michael Struck officiating. Cremation has taken place. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home. To send a tribute to the family, please visit www.mem.com

Researching the family of John German born in July of 1848, to John and Jane German, of Oakland County, Michigan. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and later to Los Angeles, California. Would like to share information on his family. Looking for more information on his sisters and their husbands. Thank you for your help, E B Chelson chelson@web-ster.com

Hi Marlu, I do not charge to do look ups. Folks in Oakland County have been so generous and helpful to me, that I want to do what I can for others. Your Alburquerque is Albuquerque and it is snowing up there. Let me see what I can find on your Ernest Lucero and get back to you. Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: <marlu@tir.com> To: "Ann Parsons" <aparsons2003@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [MIOAKLAN] rLooking for member > May I ask what you would charge to do lookup in Alburquerque? > > I am looking for birth cert for Ernest Lucero, born April 11, 1923 or > 1924 > > Date forwarded: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 04:38:38 -0700 > From: "Ann Parsons" <aparsons2003@msn.com> > Subject: Re: [MIOAKLAN] rLooking for member > Date sent: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 04:38:34 -0700 > To: MIOAKLAN-L@rootsweb.com > Forwarded by: MIOAKLAN-L@rootsweb.com > > > Hi Karin, > > > > Sounds like I am the person you have in mind. > > > > I will do lookups in southern NM [snowing in northern NM now] I can do > > lookups in northern NM from about April to Oct other than Santa Fe and > > Albuquerque. I will do lookups in far west TX including El Paso and in > > southern AZ. > > > > I live in Alamogordo NM and can go 100-200 miles from here, except no > > Mexico, I am afraid to go there. > > > > Karin, let me know what you need. I am looking forward to doing it. > > > > Ann Parsons > > > > PS if other's on our mailing list should need look ups in these area's > > let me know. > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Karin King" <105542.2642@compuserve.com> > > To: <MIOAKLAN-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 8:39 PM > > Subject: [MIOAKLAN] rLooking for member > > > > > > > Hi Listers > > > I'm looking for the lady (Ann I think) who lives out west, and > > > kindly offered to do lookups for me in NM and parts of TX I believe. > > > > > > I lost your email address. > > > Please email me > > > Karin King > > > 105542.2642@compuserve.com > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > ==== MIOAKLAN Mailing List ==== > > You can contact the listowner at Judy@BirdGenealogy.org > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > > records, go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > Reply to: marlu@tir.com > >

Hi Karin, Sounds like I am the person you have in mind. I will do lookups in southern NM [snowing in northern NM now] I can do lookups in northern NM from about April to Oct other than Santa Fe and Albuquerque. I will do lookups in far west TX including El Paso and in southern AZ. I live in Alamogordo NM and can go 100-200 miles from here, except no Mexico, I am afraid to go there. Karin, let me know what you need. I am looking forward to doing it. Ann Parsons PS if other's on our mailing list should need look ups in these area's let me know. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karin King" <105542.2642@compuserve.com> To: <MIOAKLAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 8:39 PM Subject: [MIOAKLAN] rLooking for member > Hi Listers > I'm looking for the lady (Ann I think) who lives out west, and kindly > offered to do lookups for me in NM and parts of TX I believe. > > I lost your email address. > Please email me > Karin King > 105542.2642@compuserve.com > > Thanks

Hi Listers I'm looking for the lady (Ann I think) who lives out west, and kindly offered to do lookups for me in NM and parts of TX I believe. I lost your email address. Please email me Karin King 105542.2642@compuserve.com Thanks

Hi Nancy... The obit most likely was published in The Oakland Press...try contacting them http://www.zwire.com/site/news.asp?brd=982&nav_sec=46845 Rosie ################## Hi. I'm trying to get a copy of an obituary for Lurene Viola Hickmott whodied December 11, 1990 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac next toher parents Fred and Chloe. The date comes from the cemetery records, butthey did not have the obit available.Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.Nancy Rivers --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard

Hi. I'm trying to get a copy of an obituary for Lurene Viola Hickmott who died December 11, 1990 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac next to her parents Fred and Chloe. The date comes from the cemetery records, but they did not have the obit available. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Nancy Rivers

Hi list, new here. Wondering if anyone could find an obit for me on a Richard Pauley died 7/22/1992 in Oakland Co, either in Birmingham or Franklin; have seen both cities listed. Greatly appreciate any help, Sue

I am looking to verify that a Sarah R. Bennett, daughter of Joshua & Sarah Bennett is the same person who married a Nelson J. Barrows. I found Joshua and Sarah Bennett in the 1880 census for Novi, Oakland, MI on page 228C. Anyone researching this family. Jackie Descendants of Nelson J. Barrows 1 Nelson J. Barrows b: January 1848 in Michigan/Detroit or Colon Twp? d: April 09, 1917 in Michigan Burial: 1917 Newburg Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan . +Clara King b: April 16, 1857 in Michigan m: Abt. 1874 in Michigan d: August 16, 1875 in Michigan Burial: 1875 Michigan 2 [1] Clara Kate Barrows b: August 15, 1875 in Nankin Twp, Wayne, Michigan d: March 04, 1971 in Nightingale Nursing Home, Westland, Wayne, Michigan Burial: March 08, 1971 Newburg Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne, Michigan .... +[2] Charles Herbert Bennett b: December 1869 in Nankin Twp, Wayne, Michigan m: September 28, 1893 in Maybe Novi, Oakland, Michigan d: Aft. 1898 in Michigan Burial: Unknown Michigan *2nd Husband of [1] Clara Kate Barrows: .... +[3] Ralph D. Bulman b: Abt. 1879 in Iowa m: Abt. 1904 in Livonia maybe, Wayne County, Michigan d: Unknown in Unknown Burial: Unknown Unknown *3rd Husband of [1] Clara Kate Barrows: .... +[4] Spangler b: Unknown in Unknown m: Aft. 1912 in Michigan *4th Husband of [1] Clara Kate Barrows: .... +[5] George Shafer b: Abt. 1868 in Michigan m: Abt. 1925 in Michigan d: Aft. 1940 in Unknown Burial: Unknown Unknown *2nd Wife of Nelson J. Barrows: . +Sarah R. Bennett b: Unknown in Unknown m: January 19, 1887 in Oakland, Michigan d: Aft. 1917

Can you please tell me where I can find additional information on the SPEAR line? On the 1870 US Census, Holly Twnshp. Oakland Co. MI. Hse.#134/Fam.#125-is listed a SARAH SPEAR-age 52-F-Tailoress-b. NY. She is listed in the household of my 2nd. GR. Grandfather, William H. COTHRELL/COTTERELL-age 53-Blacksmith-b. NY-his wife-LAURA-age 50-f-kpg.hse.-b.NY. I am trying to determine the relationship of SARAH SPEAR to Wm. H. COTHRELL. Thanks for any additional help or info. Pat O'Sullivan Corona

Hi, I found your reference to Solomon Prentice interesting. I have in my notes a reference to an Oakland County Probate Record that states BENJAMIN, AUGUSTA (my gg grandmother) ADELLA (her sister), Guardianship filed 20 June 1867. Heirs of the great-great-grandfather, Solomon Prentice of Onondaga Co, N.Y. Augusta is over the age of 14 years, Adella is ae 4 years. Guardian James D Benjamin, father. I have never taken the time to pursue this. The male Benjamin line has been extensively researched, so I am assuming that Prentice must be on a wife's line. James Benjamin's wife was Clarinda Kneeland. James Benjamin's mother was Sally Spear and the Spear line is another well documented line. Does this Solomon Prentice connect to yours???? Here are some dates for reference James Darius Benjamin 2July1782 Danbury COnn to 4Oct1967 DeRutor NY wife Sally Spear 9Apr1792 Shutesbury Mass to 1850 James Darwin Benjamin 2Oct1814 DeRutor NY to 26Feb1892 Clarkston Mi Clarinda Kneeland (2nd wife) 29Aug1829 Booomfield Mi to 6May1865 Bloomfield children that survived to adulthood Augusta 19Apr1849 Adella 5Sept1862 > Hi! > > I'm trying to determine what religion Solomon PRENTICE > was. He died Feb. 28, 1922 in Oakland Co., and his > obit says that the Rev. F. C. Watters was officiating > at his funeral. > > I'd like to determine what church the Rev. Watters was > with. Solomon's wife's funeral, in 1937, was > officiated by the Rev. H. B. Wimberly of the First > Presbyterian Church, so there's a good chance that > Rev. Watters was with the same church, but I'd like to > confirm that. > > Does anyone have any resources that might help me > confirm this? > > Thanks! > > Mary > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears > http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/ > > > ==== MIOAKLAN Mailing List ==== > You can contact the listowner at Judy@BirdGenealogy.org > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi! I'm trying to determine what religion Solomon PRENTICE was. He died Feb. 28, 1922 in Oakland Co., and his obit says that the Rev. F. C. Watters was officiating at his funeral. I'd like to determine what church the Rev. Watters was with. Solomon's wife's funeral, in 1937, was officiated by the Rev. H. B. Wimberly of the First Presbyterian Church, so there's a good chance that Rev. Watters was with the same church, but I'd like to confirm that. Does anyone have any resources that might help me confirm this? Thanks! Mary __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/