I have the following old photographs that I would like to give to relatives. The photo studios were in Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. Edith Westover (graduated Coopersville HS 1930) Mary Viebrock Mr. Hancock (Grand Haven photo studio) Dean Treat & Ray Jubb Gene Gordon (C'ville, '51) Huntington Beach, CA

If you have not sent in your registration for the Eaton County Genealogical Society Seminar on 17 April 2004. Fawne was with us last year and we had many requests to bring her back so that she could share some more of her wonderful information and insight with us. I would ask that you forward this to your friends that might be interested. Seating will be limited so don't miss out. The deadline has been extended until April 10th. After that date you should check for availability. Go to our website at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~miecgs/workshop2004.htm> for further information. This year's annual workshop is sure to be a full day of important information. Both primary records and online sources will be discussed at length. Prepare yourself now for a summer of research by arming yourself with the most up-to-date information. CROWN LAND RECORDS For those who attended last year's workshop and heard Fawne speak on Land Registry Office records you will know the importance of understanding land records. This year Fawne will tell us all about crown land records - those lands that brought immigrants to a new world in search of free government land! For those who did not attend last year but have those ancestors that you cannot find before they come to Michigan, they may well have spent time in Ontario working for a grant of crown land to no avail before coming here. Many thousands of early settlers in the province inhabited crown lands through renting, leasing, squatting, government grants and sales. However, hundreds and even thousands of these early settlers never received the actual patent to the land from the government. Fortunately, records of the initial request for land, or attempts to settle crown land were still generated. In some instances, these records represent the only evidence of a settler's existence in the province before they died or moved on to other areas of Canada or the US. This discussion will provide researchers with a sound understanding of the land granting process, the availability of a variety of crown land records and resources. This is an important source of records for anyone doing Ontario research. USING MAPS IN FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH Maps are critical research tools for family history research. Maps both old and new are important resources to help researchers track down facts about their families; offer the names of individual landowners or residents; show the location of a home on a specific lot; illustrate the relationship of settlers to local institutions; reveal changing place names and; even show changes in the boundaries of nations, provinces, counties, administrative areas (important to early record keeping). An understanding of geographic locations and the relationships illustrated with maps will help family historians locate potential sources of records about their families. This lecture will both explain and visually illustrate the importance of maps for family history research. By attending this year's workshop you will also have an opportunity to see copies of rare Ontario maps. ONLINE SOURCES FOR FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH Are you trying to do your research online? This session will provide an overview of helpful online resources for researching your family history. Particular attention is given to finding primary sources online and information for those searching in the ancestral homelands of England, Ireland, Scotland and Europe. What tools are there to help you? What obstacles will you encounter? What pitfalls should you watch for? Discover how to connect your primary research with online resources and information. Due to the popularity of this lecture, it has been expanded beyond the 1 hour allotted during the workshop which means participants will receive even more valuable information than originally planned. It also means the schedule for the day could run a little bit over. Don't miss this important information to help you search online effectively! FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY Today we stand as participants and witnesses to the infant years of a new century and a new millennium. In the same way that technology has revolutionized the way we live, the hobby (or should we say "obsession") of family history is also in the throws of revolutionary change. But what does this mean to the way in which we conduct our research? More importantly, what will be the legacy of modern family historians for future generations? This session is designed to help researchers identify and balance the information and resources available both online and in traditional institutions in order to make the most of them and ensure that our family history research is a lasting legacy for future generations

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/884.1.1 Message Board Post: Just an update.... Jeffrey Smith and I ARE cousins.... first cousins at that.... for anyone looking for Smith/Smeenge roots... please come check out the family site by writing my new email address got2beme54@earthlink.net.... I'll send you an invite to the site.... we're growing by leaps and bounds. Love, Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sassman, Sassaman, Couch, Hoobler, Markle, Jones & Fox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1258.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Sally My e-mail is dsassman4@aol.com if you would prefer to contact me off list. Thanks again David C. sassman Indianapolis

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/1258.1 Message Board Post: I would love to be able to help! I grew up in Lisbon, born there in 1948. I will do some checking for you. Feel free to contact me to discuss it thanks Sally

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sassman, Sassaman, Markle, Jones, Hoobler, Couch Jones, Fox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1258 Message Board Post: Good Morning, I'm seeking information on John W. Jones of Lisbon, MI. His wife was Sara Jane Fox and they had at least one child Joseph who died 1-23-1951 in New Buffalo, Berrien MI. Thank youin advance for any information. David C. Sassman, Indianapolis

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/1257 Message Board Post: This site needs traffic in order to stay up. Please give it a try. It has loads of information an any topic you could possibly think of and its all free. http://redir.ek.dk/PeopleFind

Good Morning, Will the Ottawa Genealogy group have a table at the conference in South Bend next week? Thanks David C. Sassman, Indianapolis Sassman, Sassaman, Markle, Jones, Hoobler, Couch Jones, Fox

I checked last week and the Ottawa Co. Courthouse was in the middle of indexing the naturalization records they have and records are currently unavailable. The county clerk gave me an 800 number to try to access the national archive but I was unsuccessful trying to reach a human to help me. I assume that when the courthouse is done we will be able to access the naturalization records of Ottawa Co., but I don't know how long that will take. Kathy Fuller -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of elizabethdejongeNoSpam@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 6:54 PM To: MIOTTAWA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MIOTTAWA] naturalisation Jannes Niewenhuis 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/1255 Message Board Post: Good evening, Jannes Niewenhuis is naturalised in Ottawa co. I don't know the date or place. Something is written about it,according to the Mich. Library, in V(olume) 3, P(age) 9. Who wants to do a look up.? Rian in the Netherlands ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

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/1255 Message Board Post: Good evening, Jannes Niewenhuis is naturalised in Ottawa co. I don't know the date or place. Something is written about it,according to the Mich. Library, in V(olume) 3, P(age) 9. Who wants to do a look up.? Rian in the Netherlands

Sorry it should be Joseph Jones son of John W. Jones In a message dated 3/16/04 11:01:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, MIOTTAWA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Content-Type: text/plain MIOTTAWA-D Digest Volume 04 : Issue 40 Today's Topics: #1 [MIOTTAWA] Joseph Jones [DSASSMAN4@aol.com] Administrivia: To unsubscribe, send an email containing one word, UNSUBSCRIBE, in the Subject Line and Message area, to: MIOTTAWA-D-request@rotsweb.com. NO other text! Still need help? Contact the List Admin at: MIOTTAWA-admin@rootsweb.com. ______________________________ X-Message: #1 Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 19:52:56 EST From: DSASSMAN4@aol.com To: MIOTTAWA-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <79.2478fa9d.2d87a9e8@aol.com> Subject: [MIOTTAWA] Joseph Jones Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Good Morning I'm Seeking any info on John W. Jones born 1879, in Lisbon, Ottawa, MI to John W. Jones and Sara Jane Fox he died 1-23-1951 in New Buffalo, Berrien, MI I'm interested in any information that may be available. Thank you in advance, David C. Sassman Indianapolis Sassman, Sassaman, Jones, Markle, Hoobler, Couch

We maintain the Michigan Marriage Index Database that has the following record: CHARLES E BELKNAP m CHLOE M CASWELL in KENT Cty 26 DEC 1866 CTY REC 1845-1870 http://www.rootsweb.com/mikent/m If connected to your family we would like to add your emai address to the record. Jack & Marianne Dibean - Lansing Michigan Marriage Index Links: http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/ GenWeb Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/marriages/michigan/michigan.htm ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Belknap Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CIB.2ACI/955.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: i am related to captain charles e belknap.any information or copies of anything would help me out alot!!!!!!

Good Morning I'm Seeking any info on John W. Jones born 1879, in Lisbon, Ottawa, MI to John W. Jones and Sara Jane Fox he died 1-23-1951 in New Buffalo, Berrien, MI I'm interested in any information that may be available. Thank you in advance, David C. Sassman Indianapolis Sassman, Sassaman, Jones, Markle, Hoobler, Couch

I am researching the Ephriam and Mayila Lewis Green family, my ggrandparents, that was living in Georgetown Twp in 1860. I was told by an aunt that he owned a business near Grand Rapids but have not been able to document it yet.He moved to TN by 1870. I would appreciate any information anyone might have. Shirley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MOOYBOER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CIB.2ACI/1254 Message Board Post: I am helping someone in the Netherlands in tracing MOOYBOER family members. The 1930 Census for the city of Holland, County of Ottawa has the following: HANNAH MOOYBOER, born Aug. 1847, age 52, widowed, mother of 12 children of which 8 are living. Both her parents were born in the Netherlands. She immigrated in 1870. Listed next to her are 4 children: Albertus (?) born Sept 1876 in Michigan, occ. cabinetmaker Gerrit born Oct 1877 in Michigan, occ. Tailor (?) Bert born Oct 1883 in Michigan, occ. "Wks in ?" Henrietta born Feb 1885 in Michigan, attending school. Where I have ?, the script is not clear. I have found no other records for MOOYBOER in Michigan but I did find 'MEEBOER" in Grand Rapids, Zeeland, Detroit and Washington State and I am wondering if the name might have changed as time passed. Also I found Pieter Mooyboer who arrived in New York aboard the Edam on Mar 13, 1888 with the destination of Chicago. Can anyone help me? Could someone in Holland MI look up the birth of one or more of the children? Any and all information is welcome and will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. Teddie Willemse

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/59.116.1 Message Board Post: Byron Lillie's parents were George and Samantha

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/59.115.757 Message Board Post: Sue- is Byron Lillie son of James and Maria? If so I have reason to believe we have the same...(father of James).

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/59.116 Message Board Post: Is your Byron Lillie(b abt1849-50?)---son of James and Maria, who where all born in NY?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BOER, SLIKKERS, DEYOUNG Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CIB.2ACI/1253 Message Board Post: Mrs. Amy BOER - Holland, Mich., passed away at Holland Hospital Saturday (July 15, 1972). She is survived by three daughters, Miss Marguerite at home, Mrs. Adrian (Bette) SLIKKERS of South Haven, and Mrs. Robert (Irene) DE YOUNG of Kalamazoo; two sons, Ed and Calvin both of Holland; five grandchildren; one sister and 2 brothers. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Notier-VerLee-Langeland Chapel in Holland with burial in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Rev. William Haverkamp officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 7-9 p.m. source: Kalamazoo Gazette Mon July 17, 1972 (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)