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/107.2 Message Board Post: Gerrit VanAnrooy (John Fredrick's Brother) obit from the Holland Sentinel - 1971 - reads...Gerrit VanAnrooy of Holland, who would have celebrated his 102nd borthday on March 20, died Friday at his home. Son of pioneer Holland residents, Mr. VanAnrooy operated retail food stores in Grand Rapids and in Florida for 20 years. His wife, Johanna, died in 1942. He is survived by two sons, Oscar J. of Willis and Nevin I. of Grand Rapids; Three daughters, Gladys of Hollywood, Fla., and Viola and Crystal, who reside with him; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.

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/107.1 Message Board Post: John Frederick VanAnrooy's obit says he was born August 29, 1857 in Allegan, Michigan. He died March 4, 1943 (I think in Grand Haven, Michigan). He married Mary Vander Wilt on July 18, 1881. Mary Vander Wilt died December 4, 1908 in Holland Michigan. About three years later he married Mary Manting of Holland, who died July 29, 1926. Surviving his death was sons Peter of Licoln Neb., Henry of Grand Haven, Michigan, Daughter Cornelia still at home. a grandson, John Alber VanAnrooy of Grand Haven, Michigan, Four brothers, Jacob, Abraham and Gerrit of Holland, and Fred of Crystal River, Fla., a sister, Mrs. M. G. Manting of Holland, a son Benjamin who died Jan. 30, 1912 at the age of 23.

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/1250.1.1 Message Board Post: Obit from the Holland Sentinel - 1981 - Mrs. Charles (Irene) Wagner, 83, of 5 East 8th St., died Friday in Holland Community Hospital following a short illness. A member of the Third Reformed Church, she came to Holland in 1966. Mrs. Wagner is survived by her Husband, the Rev. Charles Wagner; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Spicuzza, of Mason; two grandsons, Dirk Van Single of Mason and Chris Van Single of Fort. Lauderdale, Fla; two great-grand daughters, and a sister, Mrs. Ike (Mina) Tillema of Portage. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Notier-VerLee-Langeland Chapel. The Revs. Marion Klaaren and John Paarlberg will officiate. Burial is Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. There will be no visiting hours.

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/1250.2 Message Board Post: Obit from the Holland Sentinel - 1986 - The Rev. Charles Wagner, 89, of 5 East Eighth St. died Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Holland Community Hospital. He was born in Kalamazoo, attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and gradusted from Parsons College, Moody Bible Institute and Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Omaha, Neb. He accepted a call to serve the Presbyterian Mission of the Chippewa Indians Reserve in Wisconsin, and served Presbyterian churches in Wales and Shelby, Iowa. He also served as pastor of the Jerusalem Reformed Church in Feura Bush, N.Y.; Trinity Reformed Church in Schenectady, N.Y.; and Hope Reformed Church in Detroit. He was a member of Third Reformed Church in Holland and was its calling minister for six years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene, in 1981. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Spicuzza of Mason; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, John Wagner of Kalamazaa; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Herschel (Marilyn) Kilgore of Kalamazoo. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Notier-Ver-Lee-Langeland Chapel with the Rev. Ron Franklin officiating. Graveside services will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Kalamzoo Riverside Cemetery. Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be given to Third Reformed Church student loan fund.

Any help with this info would be greatly appreceated this is my grandfather, I ned to know who was his wife,my grand mother.respectfuly Maurice Laubach

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/1249.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary Gibbs was born 1845, and died 20 March 1913, Ottawa Co. I believe she died in Nunica as my grandmother had told me that they lived there. Mary married 9 Aug. 1863, Ottawa Co. to Franklin "Frank" Jones, son of Jonathan Jones and Rebecca Unknown. Frank was born 1841, Rose Twp. Oakland Co., MI and died 28 Jan. 1928, Ottawa Co.(Nunica?) . Yes, my gg grandmother is their only child. Her name was Macy Miases Jones born 12 June 1864 in Coopersville and died 12 February 1934, Coopersville, according to my grandmother. The person who transcribed from the Grand Rapids Herald has the 14 of Feb. I don't know yet which is correct. We had never heard of Macy's middle name-this is what the person who transcribed the headstones from the Coopersville Cem. had written. Now, I'm wondering where that name came from? I've not run across that name before. Anyways, she married Edward "Eddie" W. Ives in June 1883, Coopersville. He was the son of Chauncey Ives and Mary A. Unknown. Eddie was born abt. 1862/3, NY and died 23 Dec. 1948, Coopersville. Mary, Frank, and Macy are buried in same plot, Sect. 14, Coopersville Cem. I have pictures of them if your interested.

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/1249.2.1 Message Board Post: Patricia, Thank you for answering my message. Bob Connell has given me the same information. He is a very well informed Gibbs researcher. I am a ggggranddaughter of Robert and Eleanor Huff Gibbs through their son Charles Tomlinson Gibbs and Hannah Walsh, through their daughter Margaret Sarah Gibbs and Richard Connell and through their daughter Mary Connell and James Barlow. I am searching for information on the children of Joseph and Mary Pennoyer Gibbs and to date have not found anything. Did Mary Gibbs and Franklin Jones have just one child, a daughter, Macy Jones born June 12, 1864 and married to Edward Ives? This is an obt. for Robert Gibbs from The Fredonia Advertiser on Friday, August 01, 1862: "Died in the town(Pomfret), on 21 July 1862 at the home of his son-in-law, (Mr. Willard Blodgett) Robert Gibbs, in his 79th year. Mr. Gibbs was a native of England and emigrated to this country in 1802." I also have quite a lot of information on Robert and Eleanor's daughter Rebecca Gibbs born December 11, 1812. if you are interested in it e-mail me directly and I can get it to you. My aim is to find more on Eleanor Huff. It was wonderful to hear from another member of the Gibbs clan! Barbara

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/1009.6 Message Board Post: Obit - from the Holland Sentinel - April 15, 1976 - John Schra, 69, of 5791 Adams St. (Drenthe) died early today in Zeeland Community Hospital following a few months of illness. He was a member of Drenthe Christian Reformed Church and had beena farmer all of his life. His wife Gertrude, died in June, 1975. Surving are a son, Stanley Gustafson of Woodland Hills, Califonia; a son-in-law, Ronald Kuipers of Silver Springs, MD.; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Walters of Hamilton, Mrs. Wilmer (Marian) Reusink and Mrs. Marvin ( Bertha) Boersen, both of Holland; a brother-in-law, Nickolas Boerman of Hamilton and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Schra of Holland. Burial will be in Bentheim Cemtery.

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/1009.5 Message Board Post: Obit from the Holland Sentinel - Mrs. Mabel Schra, 69, of Hamilton Michigan, died in a local rest home early today where she had been a resident for the past 1 1/2 years. She was a member of Bentheim Reformed Church. Her husband Jake, died 18 years ago. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Chrales (Hester) Volkers, Mrs. Harris (Mildred) Nyeboer, Mrs. Ted (Myrtle) Dubbink, all of Hamilton, and Mrs. James (Lois) Dykhuis of Overisel; two sons, Gene Schra of Bentheim and Robert of Hamilton; 23 grandchildren; nin great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. William (Jeanette) Vander Meer of Otsego, Mrs. Harvey (Gladys) Slotman of Overisel, Mrs. Lloyd (Frances) Brink of Hamilton, and Mrs. Beatrice Vander Kooi of Noordeloos; two brothers, Harvey Boerman of Fillmore and Melvin of Zeeland, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Boerman of Hamilton. Burial will be in Bentheim cemetery.

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/1009.4 Message Board Post: Obit - July 1, 1948 - Emerson Dale Schra, 13 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. John Schra of Drenthe, died Friday night in Holland Hospital. He had been ill a week of a kidney ailment. Beside the parents he is survived by a half brother, Stanley Gustafson, and a sister, Ruth Ann, both at home.

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/1009.3 Message Board Post: Obit - Jake Schra, 57, of Hamilton, Michigan, died at Zeeland Community Hospital following a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Volkers and Mrs. Harris Nyboer of Hamilton, Mrs. James Dykhuis and Mrs. Theodore Dubbink of Holland, Michigan; two sons, Gene of Hamilton and Robert of Holland; 11 grandchildren; one brother, John Schra of Drenthe, Michigan; five sisters, Miss Grace Schra, Mrs. Fannie Branderhorst, Mrs. Gerrit Walters, all of Hamilton, Mrs. Wilmer Reusink of Holland, Mrs. Marvin Boersen of Bentheim; one brother-in-law, Nick Boerman of Hamilton. Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery.

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/1009.2 Message Board Post: Obit - Miss Grace Schra, 73, of Bentheim, Michigan, died October 31, 1964, at Birchwood Manor where she had been living for the past four months. She had been an invalid all of her life and prior to moving to Holland, Michigan and made her home with her brothers and sisters. Surviving are one brother, John Schra of Drenth; four sisters, Mrs. William Branderhorst and Mrs. Marvin Voersen both of Bentheim, Mrs. Edward Boerigter of Hamilton and Mrs. Wilmer Reusink of Holland; one brother-in-law, Nick Boerman of Bentheim. Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery.

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/1187.1 Message Board Post: Hi Hans, I Have a phone number and address for Restlawn Memorial Gardens. I hope that helps you. Restlawn Memorial Gardens 994 PawPaw Dr Zeeland, MI 49464 616-396-4949 Kathy Bradford Holland, Michigan

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/1016.3 Message Board Post: I'm glad you found the info you were looking for.

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/1250.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jean, I'll try to get to the library today - Mon., April 5, 2004 Kathy

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/1254.1 Message Board Post: The 1930 census does not ask for - "How many children this woman has had". Only the 1900 census asks this. The name Meeboer is probably spelled as the original name sounds. See 1880 link below - 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Search for - Meeboer, Holland, Ottawa county, Michigan >From the 1920 census - Name: Jacob Meeboer Age: 48 years Estimated birth year: 1871 Birthplace: Michigan Race: White Home in 1920: Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan Page: 1B; ED: 155 Jacob is the son of Hannah as listed in the 1880 census. Henrettia - wife, 46, b. Mi Raymond - 18, b. Mi Gladys L. - 17, b. Mi

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/1260.1 Message Board Post: These may help - 1870 Michigan Census = (Free, indexed and searchable, actual census page) http://envoy.libofmich.lib.mi.us/1870_census/ 1880 US Census – The Mormon Church Files LDS (Free, indexed and searchable) Click on the SEARCH tab at top of page Look for 1880 US Census on the left side of screen http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp Michigan Genealogical Death Indexing System (Free and searchable) http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/PHA/OSR/gendisx/search2.htm Jack & Marianne Dibean – Marriage Index Links = FREE Scroll down page and look for a link “Search the New Marriages” http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/search_archives.asp Michigan County Clerks Offices – For Death Certificates, Marriage/Divorce records http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17449_18635_20736-56637--,00.html But, you need to post the time period >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hi, I have an Edith Ruth Westover, born 1913 in Muskegon, Michigan; later she married to a Harry Fred Willer, Jr. Her father, Jonathan Gleason Westover, Jr., died in Coopersville, and is buried in Nunica, MI. She was my first cousin, twice removed, so she is not a close relative. However, I am in contact with her niece, Blanche Westover Dykehouse, of Fruitport, MI, and have forwarded your email to her. I would love to have a photocopy or scanned copy of her picture for my records, if you are interested and able. The Westovers and the Viebrocks are connected in my tree, most of them living in the Nunica, Ottawa Co., area. I do not know who Mary Viebrock was, but again, have contacted Blanche as most likely she will know. Thank you for posting your message! Kathy (Shaver) Fisher bkssfish@aol.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/1260 Message Board Post: Dear friends, Iam looking for the descendants of the Rev Roelof Smit from Drenthe Mi- 1851--1886 Iam looking also for the descendants of Aart Brouwer & Aaltje Broekhuis who lived in Oakland, Ottawa, Co Michigan. The Brouwers married in to the Rev- Smit family. We found several old pictures about the children of JAN BROUWER & KLAASJE (CLARA) SMIT from Drenthe Michigan. Other names closely related are: NYKAMP--DOZEMAN--WOLTERS--VERBEEK. Iam very interested in those families. contact Wm & Anneke Kappe, Nijkerk.NL

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/1259 Message Board Post: Dear friends, Iam looking for the HENDRIK PETTER & Roelofje VREDEVELD descendants in Michigan Hendrik married to Roelofje in Sept/1864 in Drenthe Mi- Hendrik had his roots in Rouveen/Staphorst. He came as a single to Michigan in April 1856. This couple had at least 9 children. Who can be of help in these.? Please contact Wm Kappe. Anneke & Willem Kappe from Nijkerk .Netherland.