My father-in-law is trying to remember the name and religion of a church - which may or may not still be there. It was a "little white church" on the corner of Union and N. Charles streets in Saginaw. He attended when he was a boy in the mid to late 1930's. Can anyone help? Thanks, Janet in AZ

I am searching for anyone who might know whether Saginaw Gear's payroll records might be archived somewhere. My dad was a gunsmith prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army. He gave Saginaw, MI as his "bona fide" place of residence when he enlisted in Detroit. While surfing the net, I found that Saginaw Gear produced part for Browning machine guns during WW1. The old "gun plant" was located on Holmes Street. His military records were among those that burned in 1973 in St. Louis. Since he was orphaned at age 5 in Tx. or NM, and the people who took him in have long since died, I have no way to find out about his youth. He did say that he boarded with a Bohemian family. One of the sons, who was born prematurely and was so tiny his head fit into a teacup, grew to be a big, strong man. That young fellow worked in some sort of a foundry where he got a small cut which resulted in lock-jaw, and he died within a week. I f any of this sounds familiar to you, please email me with some shred of hope. Thank you, Maria

Patricia what a surprise. in looking at the names you found in the title search, one of my cousins appeared: Julia Lockwood. She was born Julia Andre, daughter of Hon. Peter C. Andre and Clarissa Ann Stark. They married in Saginaw in 1846. Peter Andre seems to have been a rather prominent and wealthy business person, owning considerable real estate in the Saginaw area. Julia married George Sevy Lockwood, a merchant who operated a crockery shop on Cpurt St. in his father-in-law's building. George later help P.C. Andre develope property on what is now Adams Blvd. I would be interested in reviewing your document if there is some way to acheive that. Thanks for making my day, Tim Stark Naples, FL

I recently obtained from the Saginaw Abstract & Title Co. a title search of my ancestors property in Fosters, section 9, Taymouth Township. I thought I would share some of the names that I have on this record, in case someone on this list recognizes a family surname. If so, I will share the info with you. On December 12, 1888, my Great-grandfather, Michael Reskie, purchased 20 acres, from Darwin & Adeline Pettibone of Bridgeport. The property was sold in 1922 to Clyde & Bertha Douglas. The property was sold in 1928 to Joseph Leach, and it remained within the Leach family until 1948, and the Gajewski family became the tenants and present owners. The following names are also on the 1888, 1922, Saginaw Co. title record pages: Gideon Horning; Evaline Brown; E. j Ring; Wm. Smith; Thomas Creswell; Louisa Scriver; Julia Farley; Charles Trylell; Doris Spindler; Leonard Burk; also, for 1929 transactions: John Kearney; Emma Paxson; Vincent Cherry; 1929, Julia Lockwood; James Boland; Alberrt Otto; C. St. John. I hope this will be of interest for someone on this list Patricia

BRINGING BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES FOR AN OLD SAGINAW GIRL.

Court Center Market was on court street by the Court Theater . There was a grocery , meat counter and a bakery. Ken ran the meat counter . His Aunt Theresa ran the grocery and his mother ran the bakery. His Aunt Regina took care of the office work Joyce

Hi Bob, do you know of a Cramer Cheese Factory in Frankentrost? According to the 1850 (I think) the Cramer/Palmer duo lived in Kochville township. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated! Blessings....Sharon [email protected] wrote: > > Are you sure it was in the city of Saginaw and not on Holland Rd in > Frankentrost? A correction I knew both Ken and Nafe Katter, yes Nafe had > model bakery but it was not on Court St. Model bakery was in the downtown > area on Genesee St. and now is on Jefferson. Ken Katter is still alive and > was a nephew of Nafe, Nafe son's name is Jimmy. -- researching: Armstrong, Braatz, Brandt, Cramer, Davis, Hensler, Knippel, McCray, Palmer, Shields, Thomason & Yahn

Are you sure it was in the city of Saginaw and not on Holland Rd in Frankentrost? A correction I knew both Ken and Nafe Katter, yes Nafe had model bakery but it was not on Court St. Model bakery was in the downtown area on Genesee St. and now is on Jefferson. Ken Katter is still alive and was a nephew of Nafe, Nafe son's name is Jimmy.

Hi No idea, the only thing I remember is the meat market across the street by Bierlein Drugs that was on the corner. Joyce

Hi, I grew up in Saginaw and know about the shopping on Court Street. Have you or you relatives ever heard of the Cramer Cheese Factory? My mom thought it was on or near Court & Bond. TIA Blessings....Sharon [email protected] wrote: > > Hi > > Ken Katter was the son of Nafe KATTER and the Katter brothers owned Model > bakery on the east side of Saginaw and then Nafe opened Court Center Market > with a bakery and grocery store. They did have meat department. I worked > there when I was in high school. > > Joyce -- researching: Armstrong, Braatz, Brandt, Cramer, Davis, Hensler, Knippel, McCray, Palmer, Shields, Thomason & Yahn

Hi Ken Katter was the son of Nafe KATTER and the Katter brothers owned Model bakery on the east side of Saginaw and then Nafe opened Court Center Market with a bakery and grocery store. They did have meat department. I worked there when I was in high school. Joyce

Sometimes up to 50 emails to check thru in a weekend for the same material over and over again...thank you to all who have helped though... Steve

Hi Diane, I'll be in Michigan June 17-July1, 2001 digging up family skeletons. I'll be meeting with families in Harper Woods and Merrill. I'm hoping to attend lodge while I'm there, as the 411 lodge was where my grandpa was raised. Thanks for your help. Maybe we'll cross paths in the Saginaw/Genesee area. Sincerely, Kevin O'Brien Laguna Hills, CA Researching: Dorchester Gauley, Gillie, Lowe, Nelson, Perkins, Shannon, Smith ( Jefferson County, NY),Sundell, Van Schaick, Warner...

Are you visiting the Saginaw area? Diane Did you get my e-mail about the other person research your Perkins family?

Hi Ken, Don't have much on my Braatz line. Mathilda Augusta Braatz, was married to my grgrgrandfather, William Knippel. She was born in Kromtz-Kromtz, Prussia Dec. 29th, 1862. At her death, in 1917, she left 5 children, a sister, Augusta of Pablo Beach Florida, and three brother, August, Ferdinand and John who were still in Germany. Sorry, that's all I have. Sure would like to have more ;o) Blessings....Sharon ps what was the Slocum tragedy? [email protected] wrote: > > Hi Sharon > > Related to Werner Braatz, recent co author of book on Slocum tragedy? > > Ken > New York -- researching: Armstrong, Braatz, Brandt, Cramer, Davis, Hensler, Knippel, McCray, Palmer, Shields, Thomason & Yahn

Hi Sharon Related to Werner Braatz, recent co author of book on Slocum tragedy? Ken New York

Can anyone send me contact information for the lodge in Merrill please? I do not have a name of the current WM or secretary so I can arrange a visit. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Kevin O'Brien MM F & A M 671 Lake Forest, CA

Hi listers, about two years ago, I found a web site for St. John's Lutheran Church of Saginaw, 2nd & Federal, used to be LCA, now is ELCA. Anyway, their web page had the vital records of its members. I tried to access it tonight, and got an error. Does anyone have St. John's present web site address? A lot of my ancestors are in there and I sure would like to be able to get that information. Thanks in advance!! Blessings....Sharon -- researching: Armstrong, Braatz, Brandt, Cramer, Davis, Hensler, Knippel, McCray, Palmer, Shields, Thomason & Yahn

You are very welcome! :) [email protected] wrote: > Dear Suzette, > Thank you. I appreciate the help. That'll keep me busy. > Jan

Have you tried http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ussearch.htm and then typing in Saginaw. It will bring up the St John's files through the archives. Hope this is what you are looking for. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Hensler" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 9:25 PM Subject: [MISAGINA] St. John's Lutheran > Hi listers, about two years ago, I found a web site for St. John's Lutheran > Church of Saginaw, 2nd & Federal, used to be LCA, now is ELCA. Anyway, their > web page had the vital records of its members. I tried to access it tonight, > and got an error. Does anyone have St. John's present web site address? A lot > of my ancestors are in there and I sure would like to be able to get that > information. Thanks in advance!! Blessings....Sharon > -- > researching: Armstrong, Braatz, Brandt, Cramer, Davis, Hensler, > Knippel, McCray, Palmer, Shields, Thomason & Yahn > >