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/CIB.2ACI/963.1 Message Board Post: hello, eloise lieffers is my great aunt. do you still have her photo? if so, i'd be interested in getting it from you. thank you, blake lieffers

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/CIB.2ACI/1264.5.1 Message Board Post: John, It is normal in the Netherlands to keep your maiden name for all legal records. This is probably why Anna Nederhoed is buried with her maiden name. She is actually buried in the same plot, 40-A, as John VanderMey, their daughter Derkjen, and also John's second wife, Margie Martens (also listed with her maiden name).

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/CIB.2ACI/1297 Message Board Post: looking for information on grandfather joseph Wolma's sister Mary born 1872 Over Isle Michgan, Allegan county. Her mother married a leisman in 1975 or 1876 after Mary's father died. Any information on Mary willl be appreciated. Please contact us at samlows1@comcast.net. We may have information to share Thanks

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/CIB.2ACI/6.582 Message Board Post: Debbie, I am curious as to whether you ever found any info on the Snellers. I am looking for info on Reijer Sneller (m. Trientje Tanis).

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/CIB.2ACI/128.136.1.2 Message Board Post: Are you Ruth Pell Snoek who put together The Pell Family Tree in the 1990's?? If so, I would love any updates you have for the book. I am the daughter of Barbara Lee (Pell) Long. Julie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schwander, Talsma, Otting, Heemstra, Ottink, Liefbroer, Howard, Van Vorst, Rusticus, Berkompas, Douma, Nyitray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1296 Message Board Post: Norma was the daughter of Peter Egberts Talsma & his wife Jennie Otting. Her paternal grandparents were Egbert Attes Talsma & Grietje Heemstra. Her maternal grandparents were Jan Ottink & Nellie Liefbroer. "Aunt Norm" was the beloved sister of Gen Howard nee Talsma and the aunt of Brian Lee Howard of Holland, Michigan. Her absence will be heart-felt. Web posted Sunday, October 24, 2004 <http://www.thehollandsentinel.net> Norma Jean Schwander, 82, of Holland, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 at Holland Hospital. She graduated from Holland High School in 1941 and was a longtime member of Harlem Reformed Church in West Olive. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Harold, in 1985, and two sons, Craig in 1992 and Mark in 2000. Surviving are her children, Robert and Elaine Schwander of Wurstboro, N.Y., Kathy and Tom Van Voorst of Port Sheldon, and Vicki and Gary Rusticus of Port Sheldon; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Genevieve and Howard Lawrence of Holland and Hazel Berkomaps of Holland; brother-in-law Byrn Douma of Holland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Harlem Reformed Church, 6854 144th Ave., with the Rev. John Nyitray officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Home, 295 Douglas Ave., in Holland. Memorials may be made to Youth for Christ West Ottawa chapter.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Quintero Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1295 Message Board Post: If your father was Robert Salinas Quintero from Holland Michigan. He lived in Holland until 1981. I am looking for sister who was born around 1969-1971. She now lives in Indiana. Please email me if this is you.

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/CIB.2ACI/216.7.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your reply! Yes, I have their marriage and children Willemette, Marie who m. Vernon Fogerty (do not know their children, if any) and "Rosie" Roselle.

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/CIB.2ACI/216.7.2 Message Board Post: I am a relative of Paulina deWit Kuite, who married Cornelius Kuite in Holland, MI. Paulina is a first cousin of my grandfather, Leonard Paul DeWitt. When his father, William DeWitt, immigrated to the United States, the person to whom his family was coming was Gabriel VanPutten, brother of Jacob VanPutten. Jennie Krijgsman VanPutten was Leonard's grandaunt. I am a first cousin twice removed of Paulina.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DONALDSON, ALBRECHT, NAPIER, WEAVER, RIPLEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CIB.2ACI/1294 Message Board Post: DONALDSON, Robert J. Age 85 of Holland Died Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Resthaven Care Center. He retired from Upjohn Pharmaceutical after 37 years of employment and was a veteran of World War II serving in the Air Force. He was a former member of the Portage Methodist Church where he participated in the choir. He was preceded in death by a son Steven Donaldson (1985) and a brother Bill Donaldson. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Iola and son Jay Donaldson of Holland 1 grandson - Paul 2 great grandchildren - Alexis and Parker Brother and sisters: Ray and Jan Donaldson of Grand Rapids Margaret and Bill Albrecht of Arlington Heights IL Josephine and Bernie Napier of Marcos Island FL Elaine Weaver of Grand Rapids Sister in law: Ione Ripley of Holland Several nephews and nieces. Private family services will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. An on line registry book is available www.lakeshorememorial.com http://www.lakeshorememorial.com for those who cannot attend the! services. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/17/2004. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection) 

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barber, Cobb, Curtis, Minderhout Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CIB.2ACI/1293.1 Message Board Post: My GGrandfather William Henry Curtis had property in section one of Jamestown Twp around 1880. His wife was Nancy (Barber) Curtis. He had children Theodore Curtis who married Elizabeth Minderhout, My grand father was Frederic Tayler Curtis. Wiliam Henry Curtis was postmaster at Hanley and a Michigan state Representitive in Lansing in 1875. William Henry's sister came here first from Onondaga Co. New York. Her name was Jane Cobb. Would appreciate knowing more about these long lost relatives.

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/CIB.2ACI/1293 Message Board Post: I'm getting stuck here and there in my own lines, and would like to repay people that have helped me by helping other people. feel free to post or email me for help finding records and info in eastern ottawa county, especially the georgetown & hudsonville areas nearest to grand rapids. I'm willing to give anything a shot, but I can easily get to obituaries and tombstone pictures. there is very detailed history of jenison area, as well.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schlukebir Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1242.1.1 Message Board Post: Rein, My grandfather, Joseph, was the son of Roelf and Grace, and those are his brothers and sisters. Please feel free to email me directly, and I will be glad to share information with you. Sincerely, Marijo

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Herwynen Vanherwynen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CIB.2ACI/1292 Message Board Post: Hello All, During my visit in the USA and trying to find my grandfather unsuccesfully on the prairies, I had no time left to visit Michigan to find him there. Can anyone give my some clues about where to try in the state of Michigan, esspecially the Dutch colonies. I know of the existence of Holland and Zeeland. Do they have complete Death certificate registration or special Censuses? Are there more known Dutch colonies around 1890 in Michigan? I'm looking for Joost van Herwijnen, immigrated to the USA on January 9th, 1888. Stayed in Pella, Iowa during 1888. Left it the next year, and still lived in 1895. The letters to his family in The Netherlands where burned during the second world war, some say they were send from Michigan. He was born october 10th, 1839 in Giessen, The Netherlands. My offer: Counterresearch in The Netherlands and information about the Dutch colonies in the USA. Thanks in advance.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schlukebir Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1242.1 Message Board Post: Dear Marijo Nettles, on the Internet (Ancestry Message Boards) I read some information about Roelf and Joseph Schlukebir, your (gr-)grandfather. II was wondering if your gr grandfather was married to Trijntje Diepen and Grietje (Grace) Hein. Were Jan (John), Abe, Peter, Grace and Jenny brothers and sisters of your grandfather? I hope you will help me further on and maybe I can help you woth information from the Netherlands. Reagrding your answer Rien Wadners the Netherlands (EU)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weststrate, Westrate Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1291 Message Board Post: A contact in the Netherlands is looking for information on Benjamin Weststrate/Westrate. This man emigrated to MI (Kent Co.) in 1868 and died in 1883. Is there any record of his living or dieing in Ottawa Co.? Thanks!

Hi Norma, Here are some sources you could use to find the house: 1. Census records. You might find the family in the 1884 or 1894 State census. Their listing may include the street and house number, or if not it will at least give you an approximate location. You may also be able to narrow down the area if some information is known about the houses of their neighbors. If you do find the census data check to see if they owned or rented the home. 2. Property tax records for the city of Zeeland. If the family owned the home there should be a record of the taxes they paid. The old tax booklets are found in the vault in the basement of the Zeeland City Hall. You have to call ahead and make sure the staff has the time to dig them out for you. I might have time this winter to do some searching if you're interested, but I can't guarantee anything. 3. Deeds from the Register of Deeds for Ottawa County. Any property transfers are recorded in Grand Haven at the Register of Deeds. If the family owned the property on which the house was located you can find a record of when they bought it and when they sold it, and a property description will be included. 4. Old newspapers. Back in the old days every bit of news was printed. The local newspapers would make mention of people making a trip to Grand Rapids (now about a half hour drive), or buying a new automobile, or moving into a new house. Unfortunately, the Zeeland Record didn't begin until the 1890s, which is too late for this family's arrival, but there's a chance there could be mention of their departure. I would suggest getting more accurate dates before sifting through issue after issue of the newspaper on microfilm. 5. City directories. Holland had directories back into the 1890s, but I believe the first volume to list Zeeland addresses was the 1924-25 Polk directory. There may be earlier listings of residents, but most likely just their occupation is given. Specific street addresses weren't used much before 1900. I'll see if I can find anything this weekend at the museum or library. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: <Njwier@aol.com> To: <MIOTTAWA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 6:46 AM Subject: Re: [MIOTTAWA] House histories for the city of Zeeland > Chris, > I have no information on Zeeland houses but, rather, am seeking some. My > great-grandparents, Willem and Maria Stehouwer, lived in Zeeland at some point > after immigrating from the Netherlands in 1883. My grandfather, Cornelius, > would sometimes take his children on business trips to Zeeland and show them the > house that he had lived in as a child. My youngest uncle, who was born in > 1918, remembers such a trip, so the house was still standing @ 1923. > What would be the best way to find out where this house was? My knowledge of > Zeeland resources is scant. I have tried such city directories as are > available in the Michigan State Library in Lansing with no luck, and am really > seeking direction for further research. > Thank you > Norma > > > ============================== > You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from > http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/ > >

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/CIB.2ACI/1026.1.1 Message Board Post: I need your e-mail address to give you some new information. Please e-mail me. Don Zimmer

Chris, I have no information on Zeeland houses but, rather, am seeking some. My great-grandparents, Willem and Maria Stehouwer, lived in Zeeland at some point after immigrating from the Netherlands in 1883. My grandfather, Cornelius, would sometimes take his children on business trips to Zeeland and show them the house that he had lived in as a child. My youngest uncle, who was born in 1918, remembers such a trip, so the house was still standing @ 1923. What would be the best way to find out where this house was? My knowledge of Zeeland resources is scant. I have tried such city directories as are available in the Michigan State Library in Lansing with no luck, and am really seeking direction for further research. Thank you Norma

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/CIB.2ACI/1290 Message Board Post: I am on the House Histories committee of the Zeeland Historical Society and would be interested in any information relating to residences in the city. Any details provided would be very helpful and would contribute to the collections already found at the Dekker Huis Museum. Old snapshots, family histories, and personal memories are all great sources. Please contact me at chrispenning@charter.net