I am trying to gather facts about the early photographers of Holland (and Zeeland), Michigan. One of my goals is to help date photographs that still survive in private family collections. But in order to do this I need some examples to work from. The collection of the Joint Archives has been a big help, as has the collection of my own family members. I am hoping there are some individuals on this list who would be willing to contribute some information about the old photos in their collections. Here are some names of photographers I have gathered so far: Baumgartel, Beernink, Bostwick, Bradley, Bulford, Burgess, Coster, DeVries, DuSaar, Herfst, Higgins, Hopkins, Jones, Keller, Lacey, LaFayette, Lauder, MacDermand, O'Leary, Payne, Tromp (Zeeland), Underhill, VerLee (Zeeland), Versluis, Watkins, Winslow. If anyone has photographs by these people (or others that were in Holland) in their collection, and is willing to share some details about them, please contact me by email, letter, or phone. Thank you, Chris Penning 8372 South Maple Court Zeeland, MI 49464 USA (616) 748-4406 [email protected]
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/881 Surname: wakeley ------------------------- Sharon, My husband and I are doing family reasearch on the Wakeley family. I know that in Monroe County, my husbands great great grandmother Serepta Wakeley and others are buried at VanAuken Cemetary in Ottawa Lake. I hope that this may be of help to you and good luck in your search. Respectfully, Marsha Wakeley
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/879 Surname: Gearhart, DuVerneay, Barnes, Corwin, Morseman ------------------------- I am looking for my Great Grandpa Ira Barnes that lived in Allendale Ottawa Co. He died a young man. My Great Grandma then Married William Corwin.My Grandmother Was Pearl (Barnes)DuVerneay & Grand Father Lambert DuVerneay And They are Buried In Allendale Township Cemetery,was wondering if their were any other DuVerneays Or Barnes in the Cemetery as I am In AZ and can`t go to the cemetry.Or if their is any one that has Info. Will be greatly appriicated. Joyce J ( DuVerneay) Gearhart
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/877 Surname: Mull, Vanderzalm, Boet, Vantoll, Weslink, Wessel, Bolt ------------------------- I am looking for anyone that has information on any of these people. I know the Mulls came from the Netherlands in 1854 and lived in Eastmanville until about 1861, then they moved to Grand Haven. I also know my great great grandfathers brother had an ice parlor on Washington st., his other brother owned a business called D.J.Mull & Co. I don't know what this business was. I'm also looking for anyone with pictures of any of the families mentioned that is willing to send me some photo copies. My greatgreatgreat grandparents was Arie&Adriana Mull and my greatgreat grandparents was Peter&Mary Mull. Thank you any help anyone can give me. Sharon
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/873 Surname: Ludlow, Hadley, Hadly ------------------------- I am seeking information on Oren Ludlow b. 1853 and Aletha Hadley his wife and their ancestors or descendants. Here is what I know. We first find Oren Ludlow living in Hillsdale County with a Ransom and Mary Bosworth in the 1860 census. He is 7 years old in this census. Is Mary perhaps his mother remarrying after his father's death? This would have been between 1853 and 1860. All that is known about his father (Mr. Ludlow) is French Canadian and mother is from Ohio. 1870 Oren spelled (Orin in this census) is mistakenly shown as a Bosworth and still living with the same family and younger children. 1880 - Oren is living in Ottawa County, Michigan and marries Aletha Hadley also shown as Leathy Almira Headley on another site. Early marriage certificate does not state who the parents were. 1900 -Oren (47) and Aletha (39) living in Olive township, Ottawa County and owns a farm. This census show 3 of the 5 surviving children on it. Iva (15), Danah (3) and Ernest (14). Not sure where the other two sibllings of these kids are. Guess is they are girls and might have already been married before the 1900 census. 1901 His daughter Iva Belle marries Albert Goodrich son of George and Nellie Goodrich in Berrien County on 4/10/1901 and it shows Albert as living in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan when they marry. 1910 - Oren boarding in Ottawa County, has evidently sold farm and Aletha has died. 1920 Assumed that Oren dies before that years census are taken. Oren dies in 1920 and is buried in Grand Junction Cemetery in Van Buren County, Michigan. Buried next to him are his daughter and son in law: Iva Goodrich d. 1941 and Albert Goodrich d. 1971. I am trying to help a friend who has really run into a brick wall in his research.
We live in Holcomb Hills (just south of Stickney Ridge) we have formed a neighborhood association and I wondered what the origination of Holcomb Hills was. Who was Mr. Holcomb. If any one has some information on this please send it via [email protected] or to [email protected] Thanks! Bob Whitesides 18295 Holcomb Hills Grand Haven, Mi. 49417
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/872 Surname: Vanderheide ------------------------- There are plenty of related Vanderheide's in Michigan, especially the Northern region where the brothers of Drachten-area (the Netherlands) born Jacob van der Heide (he died and was buried in Saugatuck, MI. but his wife and family later settled in Atwoord/Ellsworth area ) joined the family, all before 1900. The brothers were John, Roelof and Albert, a brother-in-law was Henry Heeres (from Smilde/Ommen). Nephews Meine and Berend van der Heide (from Dedemsvaart/Hardenberg)joined the clan there as well. If you can fit Cornelia into this clan, I probably could help you.
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/871 Surname: Velderman, Elderkin ------------------------- I am looking for information of where the grave site of Hendrik (or Hendrick) Velderman could be. He arrived in the Zeeland area around 1848. I am not sure how old he was when he arrived I haven't been able to find any ship's lists with his name on it; however he is listed on the plaque in Zeeland as one of its first settlers. Also information about any of his children or ancestors would be wonderful if anybody has anything. Velderman is my father's name and Elderkin is my mother's. She came from Grand Rapids but I'm not sure where her parents originated from. I do not have her mother's or father's name or place or birth or death, if anyone would have that information that might be the start I need for that part of my search. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me.
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/870 Surname: McDermand, MacDermand, Williams, Smith, Lester ------------------------- I am looking for information about the descendants of Edward Jerome McDermand (a.k.a. MacDermand) born 4 March 1865 and died in Zeeland, Ottawa County on 18 October 1938. He was a very well known Photographer in the County and operated a studio which I understand was eventually taken over by Nicholas DeVries. He was married to Ethel Pearl Williams born 23 November 1869 in Sturgis, MI and she died 18 Janurary 1941 also in Zeeland, Ottawa County. Edward and Ethel had two children living at the time of his death, a son E. Vern McDermand (MacDermand?) who was living in Cleveland, Ohio and a daughter Mrs. Florence Wilson of Montvale, New Jersey. Edward also was survived by two sisters Mrs. Jennie E Smith of San Francisco, CA and Mrs. Maude Lester of Grande Rapids, MI Any help with information or reaching living family members would be appreciated. I have lots of family tree information to share.
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Schuitman Family Ottawa county Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 19:36:08 -0600 From: "Chris & Amy Havern" <[email protected]> Reply-To: "Chris & Amy Havern" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Hi Brian and Terry-Are you still offering to look up information? I found your posting on the web. I just started my search and I'm trying to learn more about the Schuitman family that settled in Holland, Michigan. They (Arie and Dwertz Schuitman) came to American in the 1860s. Here is a list of children born in Ottawa county: Agnes Nellie, Arie, Lambertus (born 1870), Cornelius, Johannes and John. My great grandfather Lambertus "Bert" Gesbertus Schuitman married Emma Elise Eisele. In advance, thank you for your time and help.I'm looking forward to hearing from you.Amy Havern [email protected]
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Hinton and Gibson Family also BEARD Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 22:01:12 EST From: [email protected] To: [email protected] THESE THREE FAMILIES LIVED AROUND OVERSIEL IN ALLEGAN CO BUT ALSO MOVED INTO OTTAWA CO. 1850-1900 I am looking for the burial place for BENNET MAXFIELD BEARD. Found in 1880 census in ALLEGAN Co... I think he moved to Ottawa Co. with a daughter but I haven't found a death certificate or burial place. Can you help me. [email protected]
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/868 Surname: VAN PUTTEN ------------------------- Looking for information on an Unknown VAN PUTTEN, wife's name was Nancy and a son named Dell. I have them listed as building a ship named NANCY DELL in Port Sheldon, Ottawa Co. Mi. in 1878. Any information would help.
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/865 Surname: Elhart, Dooren, Van Regenmorter ------------------------- Pieter Elhart married Jantje (Jennie) Dooren/Van Regenmorter in Holland, Ottawa, Michigan in 1891 according to FamilySearch.org I descended from Jennie Dooren's first marriage to Jacob Van Regenmorter and so I know a little about the family history. Jacob was killed at work abt. 1890, leaving Jennie to raise their five young children with no government or employer assistance. Jennie then quickly married Pieter Elhart, a widower (I believe) who had three of his own children. Initially, Jennie and Pieter married out of necessity for financial or domestic support, but did have two more children of their own, Alyda and Richard. I don't have much information beyond this and I'd appreciate any additional leads.
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/864 Surname: ruel ------------------------- Looking for family of Louis Ruel came to Spring Lk in 1880's from Canada and had a son Joesph died in 1890, believe to be in Spring Lk Cemtary
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/863 Surname: Vandermeiden, Peel, Leeman, Bliss ------------------------- My grandmother was born about 1900 +/- 5 years as my father was born in 1919 in Grand Haven, Ottawa County. Patsy
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/862 Surname: Schuitman ------------------------- I'm trying to find a connection...My GG grandparents Arie and Dwertz Schuitman settled in Holland, Ottawa county, Michigan about 1867. Their children were named: Agnes Nellie, Arie, Lambertus (born 1870), Cornelius, Johannes, John. My Great grandfather Lambertus "Bert" Gesbertus Schuitman married Emma Elise Eisele. Do you know anything about this family?
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/861 Surname: Housman, Houseman ------------------------- Do you know anything about the Houseman(Housman) name? I am trying to research Lavina Housman b.1839/40 in the Netherlands but had her children in Eastmanville after she married Nicolaas Passink.
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/859 Surname: vander Meijden, Kooijman ------------------------- I am a descendant of Elizabeth van der Meijden b. 1801 in the Netherlands. She married a Kooijman and her descendants ended up in Coopersville (Ottawa County) MI Know nothing of the Peels. What birth year is your grandmother?
Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mi/Ottawa/856 Surname: COOK, WILLIAMS, VERLEE, NANNINGA ------------------------- I AM LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ON JOHN L COOK, WHOM WAS MARRIED TO JULIA ANN WILLIAMS.. THEY HAD 5 CHILDREN GEORGE, JOHN, EMMA ELIZABETH, STEPHEN, CHARLES. JOHN COOK PARENTS WERE STEPHEN AND ELIZABETH, I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY LIVED IN MICH. JOHN HAD 2 BROTHERS AND 1 SISTER RICKEL, SIBE, AND ELIZABETH, I AM NOT SURE WHERE THEY WERE FROM. JOHN SETTLED IN LAMONT, COOPERSVILLE AREA AND FARMED..ANY INFO WOULD BE OF GREAT HELP./JENNY
Hello, There is another grave in the Streeter plot that I don't see mentioned here:Otis Foster 1792- 1875 (stone)...My sister did a walk-through of the cemetery for me a couple years ago. She also took photos of the stones. I think Otis is a brother to Hezzy (Foster) Streeter, but have not been able to document it yet. Thanks for your hard work! Sincerely, Margie Roti Roti ---------------- Forwarded by TR -- swamped under these days....