Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/793 Surname: Eames ------------------------- Dear Robert Barnes: Thanks for responding to my Ottawa County Eames inquiry. Sent you another e-mail earlier. want to make sure you got it. Jennie Eames Barnes was Mary Belle Eames Smith's sister. My husband Bryan and you are 1st cousins I think! Can't wait to hear from you. Let me know if you get this and the other one I sent earlier today. susan

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/792 Surname: kruithof ------------------------- it just happens that some years ago a book on the kruithof family was published / at present tthis book is my nephew; once it is back, i could dig into it and let you know more about it. the searching "engine" used in that book is based on first name AND date of birth. So the more info you have, the more accurate i could give you the answers. have to say that the book is resticted to the families presently in the Netherlands and no further searching was done abroad. it looks like the roots of the kruithof family lies primarily along the dutch rivers hence their restlesness: two of my brothers also live abroad / others including myself either sailed or travelled around the world. our kids have the same blood in their veins. so, please provide me with maximum details that is up till the kruithof ones left Holland. cheerio

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/791 Surname: Eames, Sweetland, Barnes ------------------------- Hi Susan, Ezell Bond Eames is in my familly tree. His daugter Jennie was Married to my great grand father James Barnes, their son Allen Uzell Barnes would be my grand father. I have just started to get into Genealogy with in the last few weeks. I have more information, please e-mail me.

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/790 Surname: Kramer, MOLL, Le POIRE, VAN DYKE, VANDEN BOSCH, ELANBAAS, PIJL, STEKETEE, SMALLEGANGE ------------------------- ALLEGAN, OTTAWA Counties Descendants of Geert DE KONING Generation No. 1 1. GEERT1 DE KONING was born Bet. 1789 - 1791 in Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands1, and died Bet. 1847 - 1852. He married JANTJIEN J. HOSPELS. She was born March 21, 1800 in Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands2, and died October 23, 1882(3). More About GEERT DE KONING: Census: 1850, Holland Twp., Ottawa, Michigan Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, Not found with family on Church record Immigration: April 27, 1847, "Harvest"4 Occupation: Farmer More About JANTJIEN J. HOSPELS: Burial: Old Overisel (NS), Allegan, Michigan Census: 1850, Holland Twp., Ottawa, Michigan Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan Immigration: April 27, 1847, "Harvest" Marital Status: Weduew Geert Koning Children of GEERT DE KONING and JANTJIEN HOSPELS are: 2. i. REMMELT2 DE KONING, b. July 24, 1826, Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands; d. July 11, 1906. ii. JACOB DE KONING, b. October 02, 1828, Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands5; d. Unknown. More About JACOB DE KONING: Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan Immigration: April 27, 1847, "Harvest"5 iii. MARIGJE DE KONING, b. January 01, 1831, Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands5; d. Unknown. More About MARIGJE DE KONING: Census: 1850, Holland Twp., Ottawa, Michigan Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan Immigration: April 27, 1847, "Harvest"6 3. iv. ROELOF DE KONING, b. July 11, 1833, Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands; d. February 01, 1907. v. EGBERTJE DE KONING, b. March 22, 1838, Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands7; d. Unknown. More About EGBERTJE DE KONING: Census: 1850, Holland Twp., Ottawa, Michigan Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan Immigration: April 27, 1847, "Harvest"7 vi. ALBERT DE KONING, b. December 09, 1840, Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands7; d. Unknown. More About ALBERT DE KONING: Census: 1850, Holland Twp., Ottawa, Michigan Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan Immigration: April 27, 1847, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan7 Generation No. 2 2. REMMELT2 DE KONING (GEERT1) was born July 24, 1826 in Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands8, and died July 11, 19068. He married JANTJE IMMINK July 23, 1854 in Zeeeland , Ottawa, Michigan9, daughter of GERRIT IMMINK and WILLEMINA SOEPENBERG. She was born July 28, 1823 in Hulsen-Overwater #15, Overijsel, Netherlands10, and died October 17, 189010. More About REMMELT DE KONING: Census: 1850, Holland Twp., Ottawa, Michigan Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan Immigration: April 27, 1847, "Harvest" Occupation: 1850, Laborer Marriage Notes for REMMELT DE KONING and JANTJE IMMINK: July 23, 1854 were married by me Remmeld de Koning age -- years and Jenteje Emmink age -- in the presence of J vd Luijster and J. G. Van Hees . (Signed) C vd Meulen Minister of the Gospel. More About REMMELT DE KONING and JANTJE IMMINK: Marriage: July 23, 1854, Zeeeland , Ottawa, Michigan11 Children of REMMELT DE KONING and JANTJE IMMINK are: i. GERRIT3 DE KONING, b. July 09, 185512; d. August 185512. More About GERRIT DE KONING: Burial: Old Overisel (NS), Allegan, Michigan ii. INFANT DE KONING, b. September 1856(12); d. September 185612. More About INFANT DE KONING: Burial: Old Overisel (NS), Allegan, Michigan 3. ROELOF2 DE KONING (GEERT1) was born July 11, 1833 in Beilen, Drenthe, Netherlands13, and died February 01, 1907(14). He married JOHANNA IMMINK 1856 in Michigan, daughter of GERRIT IMMINK and WILLEMINA SOEPENBERG. She was born March 25, 1834 in Of, Overijssel, Netherlands14, and died January 27, 190714. More About ROELOF DE KONING: Census: 1850, Holland Twp., Ottawa, Michigan Church: Bet. 1847 - 1852, First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Michigan Immigration: April 27, 1847, "Harvest"15 More About JOHANNA IMMINK: Burial: Old Overisel (NS), Allegan, Michigan More About ROELOF DE KONING and JOHANNA IMMINK: Marriage: 1856, Michigan Child of ROELOF DE KONING and JOHANNA IMMINK is: 4. i. GARRET3 DE KONING, b. July 25, 1857; d. January 31, 1916. Generation No. 3 4. GARRET3 DE KONING (ROELOF2, GEERT1) was born July 25, 185716, and died January 31, 191616. He married (1) DIENA ANTONIA NYKERK, daughter of JAN NYKERK and WILLEMINA TER KEURST. She was born June 01, 1862 in Nijverdal #6316, and died September 25, 1891 in Freemont, Newaygo, Michigan16. He married (2) ANNA MAUL. She was born Abt. 1857, and died Unknown. More About GARRET DE KONING: Burial: Old Overisel (NS), Allegan, Michigan More About DIENA ANTONIA NYKERK: Burial: Old Overisel (Row 1), Allegan, Michigan Child of GARRET DE KONING and DIENA NYKERK is: i. ANTONY4 DE KONING, b. December 04, 189016; d. October 04, 189116. More About ANTONY DE KONING: Burial: Old Overisel (Row 1), Allegan, Michigan Endnotes 1. Dutch and German Ships. Passenger List, 1846-1856; Prins, Edward. 2. compiled by Cecilia Ver Hage & Gertrude Kapert, Zeeland First Reformed Church Records. 3. Amy Slotman Jansen, Alma Naber Steketee, Elain Harmsen Kiekintveld, Irene vander Meulen eitsma, Cemeteries of Overisel Township, Allegan County, Michigan, p14. 4. Dutch and German Ships. Passenger List, 1846-1856; Prins, Edward. 5. compiled by Cecilia Ver Hage & Gertrude Kapert, Zeeland First Reformed Church Records. 6. Dutch and German Ships. Passenger List, 1846-1856; Prins, Edward. 7. compiled by Cecilia Ver Hage & Gertrude Kapert, Zeeland First Reformed Church Records. 8. Amy Slotman Jansen, Alma Naber Steketee, Elain Harmsen Kiekintveld, Irene vander Meulen eitsma, Cemeteries of Overisel Township, Allegan County, Michigan, p14. 9. First Reformed Church (of Zeeland) Marriage Record 1847-1859, p15. 10. Amy Slotman Jansen, Alma Naber Steketee, Elain Harmsen Kiekintveld, Irene vander Meulen eitsma, Cemeteries of Overisel Township, Allegan County, Michigan, p14. 11. First Reformed Church (of Zeeland) Marriage Record 1847-1859, p15. 12. Amy Slotman Jansen, Alma Naber Steketee, Elain Harmsen Kiekintveld, Irene vander Meulen eitsma, Cemeteries of Overisel Township, Allegan County, Michigan, p14. 13. compiled by Cecilia Ver Hage & Gertrude Kapert, Zeeland First Reformed Church Records. 14. Amy Slotman Jansen, Alma Naber Steketee, Elain Harmsen Kiekintveld, Irene vander Meulen eitsma, Cemeteries of Overisel Township, Allegan County, Michigan, p14. 15. compiled by Cecilia Ver Hage & Gertrude Kapert, Zeeland First Reformed Church Records. 16. Amy Slotman Jansen, Alma Naber Steketee, Elain Harmsen Kiekintveld, Irene vander Meulen eitsma, Cemeteries of Overisel Township, Allegan County, Michigan, p14.

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/788 Surname: koning ------------------------- Jantjen Koning and 6 children settled in Zeeland after her husband died in Maryland, family came from Netherlands in 1847. In 1851 Jantjen remarried. Son Remmelt moved to Overisel. Desire any information on other children:Albert born 1840,Egbertje b,1838,Roelof b.1833,Margje b.1831,Jacob b.1828-all born in Beilen.Thanks for your help!!!

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/785 Surname: De Kraker, Tulp, Houting, De Koster, Karel, Rot, Root ------------------------- Hello Karen, I don't know too much about the Book you are talking about, but I do know a bit about the Houtings in Ottawa County. Katie Veele Houting, grandaughter of Louis and Kaatje De Kraker was married to John Houting. They had three children, Geneva, George, and Louis. She is in my family line. Please respond if this is your John Houting

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/783 Surname: Houting ------------------------- Gr Grandfather Jan (John)Houting and sons were in Ottawa county in this era. Are there any Houtings in the Protrait and Boigraphical Album?

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/782 Surname: Pratt, Simcoe, Abel, Lamberton, Mudge, Houting, Sanders, Hadsell ------------------------- My Houting maternal ancestors lived in the Holland-Zeeland area of Ottawa County. My paternal lines were in the adjoining county of Kent and it's neighbor to the north, Newaygo. I have Pratt persons in my paternal line who married into the Simcoe family in New York. Some of Simcoe family and Pratt family migrated to the west MI area in the 1860's. Karen Simcoe Hayden

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [MI-Genealogy] MFHN 1883 Pensioners Update Resent-Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 16:04:06 -0800 Resent-From: [email protected] Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 18:56:26 -0500 From: "Donna Hoff-Grambau" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] The Michigan Family History Network has updated the 1883 Michigan Pensioners online extractions with the following counties: Wayne Saginaw Antrim Cass Grand Traverse Lapeer Mason Mecosta Oceana Ottawa Sanilac The URL for this database is: http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/civilwar/1883Pension/index.asp Donna Hoff-Grambau Michigan Family History Network

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/780 Surname: ------------------------- I am looking for any information on a Marius Andrean VanWyk who emigrated from Genderen, Netherlands in 1893. They left the Netherlands for the U.S. and ended up in the Grant, MI area. They had three children, Peter, Mary and Gilbert before moving to South Dakota to homestead. Would appreciate any help tacing them.

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/779 Surname: Fuller, Alverson, Trowbridge ------------------------- Dave: I'm interested in sharing information about the trail. I found mine in microfilm records of the Holland newspaper and also got a photocopy of some trial records from the County Clerk of Court (found in a box somewhere in the courthouse). I have found information on the ancestors of both Melvin Fuller and Jennie Trowbridge back to the first ancestor to come to the new colonies. Perhaps you can fill me in on descendants of Simon Alverson. Who was your father? Stephanie Martineau

Posted on: Ottawa Co., Michigan Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mi/Ottawa/777 Surname: Alverson, Fuller ------------------------- I have an exact match to the information you posted. I even have copies of the 1875 trial and investigation as posted in the Holland paper from Melvin Fuller. Simon Alverson was my Grandfather. I was only able to trace back to Alvin Alverson was is Simon's father. Melvin Fuller's spouse was Jennie Trowbridge b.WFT Est. 1831-1856. Simon's spouse was Francis Aura Fuller.

Gotland Radio is sending two reporters Dec.3 to do a report about Gotland, Sweden immigrants to Michigan and their descendants. Their tentative route is Grand Rapids, Manistee, Traverse City, Escanaba. They have some contacts already. Does anyone know of where any Gotland people settled in Ottawa County Michigan ? Gotland Radio is not commercial radio, but like our NPR. Please contact David Larson in Salt Lake City, my Email address = [email protected]

Thanks all for information on Hotels and searching in West MI area. Now hope no big snowstorm when I do head out! Barb Fitzmaurice

Barb, Forgot to mention that the Grand Rapids Public Library Main Branch (where genealogy items) are has been temporarily relocated due to renovations. It just opened up 4 days ago. For me, it's about a 30 minute expressway drive from Holland, but I know the area, so 45 minutes for you. Grand Rapids Public Library Main Library Temporary Location Union Station - 1100 Hynes Ave. It's between Hall and Franklin Streets right on the east side of US 131. (not to be confused with US 31 that runs through Holland) Access to the building and parking is only via Hall Street, because Haynes Ave. is one way going North. I suspect there is a map on their website along with hours: http://www.grpl.org Be aware, I have found that staff there is not very friendly. You must ask permission to photocopy ANYTHING. If the book is old, oversized or "fat", the answer will be "No". There are some cases, such as gazette maps, where they have made versions you can photocopy, but they are not available for all years or locations, only the most popular. These versions are very handy to use, just limited. Also, regarding microfilm viewing machines---If using the "photocopying" one you are not allowed to make any hand written notes - it is for photocopying pages ONLY. If you think you'll need to make notes, use the manual viewers first. Good luck. -- Shelly Arnold <[email protected]> Holland, MI - 10 blocks from Herrick Library!!

Barb, Herrick has a wonderful genealogy room. Staffing in the room itself for assistance is limited, you might want to call ahead to confirm. Library does close at 5:30pm on Fri & Sat. and Sun it's only 2-5pm, all other days until 9pm. If you want walking distance to the library, there is a wonderful B&B (in a large historic home) about 2 blocks away. It's called; "Centennial Inn B&B" at 8 East 8th Street, 355-0998, rates are $100 - $125 depending on the room. OTHERS.... about 4-5 blks away - could still walk Haworth Inn & Conference Center 225 College Ave. 395-7200 toll free-800-903-9142 http://www.hope.edu/admin/haworthinn/ -run by Hope College $85 - 1 person $95 - 2 person includes a VERY nice continenal breakfast (food is very good) DRIVING DISTANCE....(or about 10 block wall) There are some other B&B's within a two distance of each other The Dutch Colonial Inn The Parsonage The Brick Inn DEFFINATELY DRIVING DISTANCE......(most are on or just off US 31) Country Inn By Carlson-Holland 12260 James St. (616) 396-6677 Hampton Inn of Holland 12427 Felch (616) 399-8500 Holiday Inn 650 E. 24th St. (616) 394-0111 Comfort Inn 422 East 32nd (616) 392-1000 1-800-228-5160 The Holland Inn 482 E. 32nd at US 31 1-800-428-7666 Blue Mill Inn 409 S. US 31 (at 16th Street) 1-888-258-3140 -- Many Blessings to you, Shelly <[email protected]> ====================================== > From: "Barbara Fitzmaurice" <[email protected]> > Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 15:52:58 -0500 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Ottawa Co., Michigan Genealogy] Hotel > > Where is a good place to stay near the Herrick Library? I may be able to get > over to > west side of state and want to search in Holland, Saugatuck and Grand Rapids > area. > Thought maybe to start at the Herrick library first. > > Thanks so much, > Barb Fitzmaurice

Terri, I assume that you sent this list information about your webpage and the cemeteries that are there. You are a great list host!! I haven't started part II of the Grand Haven Twp. cemetery yet, as a lot of new information came flooding in on my own genealogy, and that comes first, but I will get to it soon! I hope to have the cemetery completed for you by the first of the year, anyway, barring anything unforseen. Thanks for sending along this information. Bye for now, Sue Susan M. (Sue) Gates Davis http://www.angelfire.com/mi/GatesDavisGene

Thanks so much Terri. I did find some hotels on line and figure I'll stay in Holland but get to Saugatuck and Grand Rapids too if I can. I don't really know the best area in GR to make it to the library there but figured it was close enough to camp out in Holland area for my base. I'll let you know for sure when I will head over your way and try to make contact with you! Barb Fitzmaurice

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Barbara Fitzmaurice wrote: > Where is a good place to stay near the Herrick Library? I may be able to get over to > west side of state and want to search in Holland, Saugatuck and Grand Rapids area. > Thought maybe to start at the Herrick library first. There is a bed and breakfast across the road from Centennial Park <http://www.yesmichigan.com/centennial/> (a few blocks from the Library) and another on Central Ave. close to Prospect Park <http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/bbc/p600629.asp> (for this second B&B, the owner was our school secretary for years and her son is now teaching my son's class in the same school). We also have some hotels, most part of the major chains. While you are here, please consider using The Joint Archives of Holland at Hope College for your research. <http://www.hope.edu/jointarchives/>. If you want to meet for coffee while you are here, please let me know. I'll try to shake the kids and try for an adult conversation <grin>. Terri Rene