Moses E. Pratt my GGrandfather married Margaret E. Schneider. My grandmother La Vera Pratt -b-1904 in Saginaw, MI. My GGrandfather was a shingle packer. When he was 7 yrs old he and 5 other brothers worked in a mill with their father Peter Pratt. This information I found in the MI Census of 1870 for Bridgeport, but could not identify the name of the mill. Also looking to obtain a copy of my grandmother La Vera Helena's birth certificate and Census information in the 1890 or 1900 for this family. Sharon...researching Pratt/Schneider

For those of you who have never been to Saginaw, you can view the beautiful Hoyt Library in downtown Saginaw at this site: <A HREF="http://www.saginaw.lib.mi.us/">Saginaw's best informational site - the Public Libraries of Saginaw</A> Old obituaries can be found at the Saginaw Hoyt Library site: <A HREF="http://www.tricitynet.com/pls/obit.nsf">Front Page</A>

Patricia: Do you have any photos of St. Vincent's Orphanage? I was there around that time.. My sister went to Saginaw High around the time you are talking about. Ken [email protected] wrote: > Does any one remember the Old Saginaw High School? I was a student in > Central, Jr. High when students at the old SHS walked out of their classes > and had a protest march, in the early 1950s. When was the old school torn > down? I have an old post card of one of the buildings. > > Speaking of old postcards, since we moved from Saginaw in 1974, I have > collected quite a few of early 1900 Saginaw post cards, is there a web site > place where we can post them? I have post cards of the old train depots, city > hall, orphanage, etc. > Patricia

The bakery still fills the air with its great aroma. Children still stop on the way to school for a cookie or roll.

Hi, I've enjoyed reading about all you memories of Saginaw and was wondering if anyone remembers a company called "Colburn Factory" and has any information on it. I believe my great grandfather worked there. I'm also wondering if anyone remembers a family by the name of Rockwood. The family I'm looking for is Byron and Minnie Rockwood. They had about 8 kids. My grandfather was Bryon Jr. Thank you for your help and happy hunting. Diane

Does any one remember the Old Saginaw High School? I was a student in Central, Jr. High when students at the old SHS walked out of their classes and had a protest march, in the early 1950s. When was the old school torn down? I have an old post card of one of the buildings. Speaking of old postcards, since we moved from Saginaw in 1974, I have collected quite a few of early 1900 Saginaw post cards, is there a web site place where we can post them? I have post cards of the old train depots, city hall, orphanage, etc. Patricia

In a message dated 03/08/2001 10:44:27 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I was at North 55-56. Jody Fliegel Riddick > Sarasota, Florida. Who are you? > I am Mary Sue Garner Schnell Norman, Oklahoma

Hi Judith, We have a HALLEY in our clan. Henry H. Halley, "the bible handbook man," married Margaret Alberta "Madge" Gillie. Both passed away in Chicago in the mid 1960s. Is this coincidental to your research? Sincerely, Kevin O'Brien Laguna Hills, CA Researching: Bean, Cross, Dorchester Gauley, Gillie, Halley, Lowe, Nelson, Perkins, Shannon, Smith ( Jefferson County, NY),Sundell, Van Schaick, Warner...

The other day, when this topic began, I purchased our first loaf of "Spatz Bread". It is still baked in Saginaw. My hubby says that it is "just like homemade". Spatz Bread is still being baked. The store was in Montrose, Genesee county, MI. Just south of Saginaw. Dee

Dear List Members, Please keep those memories coming! Although I have never been to Saginaw I am researching a pioneer family from there and it really brings the area to life when I read all of the wonderful memories you share. Please let's not haveany cranky people tell us that this is not "pure genealogy" either- this is the only way to get a real picture of what it was like "In the olden days". Judith Loebel Looking for (in MIch) Williams Fraser Ripley Other names: Halley Van de Weghe Saffert Loebel Cullem

Bob, et al, I contacted "Paul" at the sports Dept. of the Saginaw News and asked him about Bears and the Ducks. He said he'd do some research and get back to me. I also turned him on to this website. He was quite interested, and thought there might be a column in some of this stuff we're talking about. Maybe he'll reply here on the list with some of the info. Jim Glick Researching : Glick/Glück, Kelly, Meyer, Roth, Leisle, Grossnickle, Humes, Donovan

I was at North 55-56. Jody Fliegel Riddick Sarasota, Florida. Who are you?

Hi, If any of you has any help, please respond toher directly at: [email protected] (Annelie Borimann) Thanks, Lesley Subj: {not a subscriber} Dreier, Schaefer Date: 03/08/2001 2:18:52 AM Eastern Standard Time From:    [email protected] (Annelie Borimann) To:    [email protected] Does anybody know something about Franz DREIER in Saginaw? He was a member of the Germania Society  from about 1900 wher he taught physical education. He died in 1931. His wife was Caroline SCHAEFER, daugther of J. George Schaefer. She died aged 70 in Saginaw in 1951. They had one daughter, whose name I don't know. Where can I get more information about that family? I'm a relative in Germany.  Any answer will be appreciated. Annelie [email protected]

These are places my mother, Dorothy, went to also. Kind Regards, Jan Researching: GILSON, PERKINS, DORCHESTER, FOVELLE, DAOUST, MOORE, REDMOND, SHINSKY, FOUNTAIN, FRANK

Dear Mary Sue, I was there in 1959. We lived in a subdivision in Saginaw Township and they bused us into town for school. Then, I went to AHHS. I graduated in 1962. Fun Time. Jan

I always thought that "Wanigas" was for real. And hey you "North" people, I was at South. My husband was at North and he always teases me about the circuses we used to hold at South. Boy what memories!! [email protected] wrote: > > In a message dated 03/07/2001 7:44:31 PM Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > I once heard that its a name of a indian tribe that lived in the Saginaw > > area. Wanigas spelled backwords. > > > > The story we circulated as elementary school children was that Saginaw was > named after "old Chief Wanigas." Is that one still going around? > > Mary Sue -- researching: Armstrong, Braatz, Brandt, Cramer, Davis, Hensler, Knippel, McCray, Palmer, Shields, Thomason & Yahn

Jan, I was at North Intermediate 1955-56. What about you? Mary Sue

Dear Liz, They were the best! That macaroni salad they served with it was unduplicable. The place was packed every Friday night. Thanks for the memory. Jan

I recently came into possession of a photograph of a man named Douglass. He was probably an associate of our GILLIE clan from Gratiot and Saginaw (Merrill) Counties. If anyone is researching that name from that locale, please contact me and I'll send you a copy of the photo for your perusal. Sincerely, Kevin O'Brien Laguna Hills, CA

Dear Mary Sue, What year were you at North? I remember those gym suits. Jan