This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: abradell Surnames: PIERCE, REYNOLDS Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18732/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My father Charles Robert PIERCE (biological name) was adopted in Detroit Michigan on August 15, 1928. He was born on March 19, 1924 in Detroit Michigan. I have his birth parents names as Charles PIERCE and Betty REYNOLDS from a document that was in with my father's belongings after he passed away. The document is a Certificate of Birth from The Detroit Department of Health - Division of Vital Statistics and he is Reg. No. 6908 I am trying to find out any information on my fathers birth parents. Supposedly the story was that my fathers adopted mother (Berta Marie Snyder) ran a foster boys home and would not adopt unless both parents were deceased. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CEB49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18731.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for checking. According to his military record he was in Detroit until 1941 or 1942. I was hoping to find a listing for him so I could track him down in the 1940 census. Since he wasn't in the 1930 census either, and I believe he was in Detroit at that time, I wonder if he was evading the census taker. Thank you again for you help. I'll have to wait for the index Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: terrybora1 Surnames: Bergdahl Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18731.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry, but there's no entry for Arthur Bergdahl in the 1940 Directory. There's only one entry for that surname...M.A. & Frances T. and they lived in the suburb of Pleasant Ridge. Terry Bora Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CEB49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18731.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yeah, I know he wasn't in the 1930 Detroit Census. That's why I was using his address from his 1936 social security application. He was on Hollywood Avenue in 1936. I located that address (using cross streets) but there was a different family living there in 1940. That is why I need a look-up from the 1940 city directory. Unfortunately, I don't live in Michigan, so I can't get to the library there. Thanks for reading my post, I'm hoping someone with access to the library could look up his 1940 address. I know he didn't leave Detroit until a couple of years after 1940. Thanks, again. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18731.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Your problem is that he was not in Detroit for the 1930 census. You need the 1930 ED number for cross reference purposes. There is a 1940 census at the Detroit Public Library main branch. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Zelekis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18729.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi You're welcome. Am glad it was interesting to read. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Eliza01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18730.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you! We may be able to get some more info from the funeral home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: softballdogmom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17708.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have shared this thread with my mother. She should be able to clairfy some dates for you. I have Jessie Scott Donald being a daughter of James Stewart and Mary Scott Donald. She would be my Mother's great aunt. Does your father know if there are other children born to these parents? Also, did she ever marry? I do know that James Stewart and Mary Pickering Donald eventually settled in California, along with their daughters. I hope to get back with the specifics soon. Thank you! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swansojb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17708.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is more info from my Dad. James Stewart Donald born 06.12.1887 at 333 Main Street Coatbridge believed married Canada 1912 then to Detroit USA. Children James born 22.10.1922 died 03.01.1990. Mary born Circa 1911. Jean Born Circa 1920 Betty Anne born Circa 1925 Shirley born Circa 1927 William born 02.09.1914 DIED 12.10.1915. Jessie Scott Donald was my Auntie 18.07.1881 Died 06.11.1959 IN Law Hospital. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joandavis1953 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18729.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the article on Samuel Dixon...that was so good to see. I really appreciate all the help you have given me...thank you again. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CEB49 Surnames: BERGDAHL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18731/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for help in finding a 1940 address for Arthur W. BERGDAHL who was living in Detroit, Michigan in 1940. I'm hoping there is a City Directory for that year. I know that in 1936 he was living at 88 Hollywood, Detroit, Michigan. His Social Security application gives that address, and it says he was employed at "Allways Moving Company", also of that address. I'm trying to narrow down his correct address in 1940 to find him in the 1940 census. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18729.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Regarding obits, I haven't had a lot luck for obits in the 1870s-1880s. I think deaths were only reported if the person were well-known or notorious or if the death resulted from an accident or fire. If you want to try the Detroit Public Library, they charge $15.00 per look-up if you have the date of death. http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/sites/default/files/Obituary Search Request rev. 12-11_0.pdf Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18729.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1882 Detroit City directory shows a George Dixon living at 161 (that would be about 500 with the re-numbering of the streets ca 1920) Mt. Elliott. This would put the family near both Mt. Elliott (Catholic) Cemetery and Elmwood Cemetery. I didn't find him on the Mt. Elliott website. You might want to try Elmwood-they charge for queries. http://www.elmwoodhistoriccemetery.org/pages/genealogy.html If the family was Lutheran, they might be at the Lutheran cemetery aka Trinity Cemetery. It appears to be about 2 miles north of the other cemeteries. 5210 Mount Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48211 (313) 921-0286 ? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18730.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandfather was buried from there in 1947. Looking at google maps for the 13510 W. Warren, Dearborn address shows a Fairlane Funeral home there now. 13510 W Warren Avenue Dearborn, MI 48126 Phone Number: (313) 581-2111 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/7690.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. 1930 is the last available searchable census at this time. 1940 census has been released but it will take several months before the transcription is completed. 1930 - Name: Joseph J Bolde Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1891 Birthplace: Michigan Race: White Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan View Map Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Agnes C Bolde Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany Occupation: Age at first marriage: 19 Parents' birthplace: GER/GER Joseph J Bolde 39, MI - assembly worker @ auto plant Agnes C Bolde 40, MI - Age at first marriage: 20 Parents' birthplace: GER/GER; no children marriage record - Groom's Name: Joseph Bolda Groom's Race: Groom's Age: 19 years Groom's Birth Date: 1890 Groom's Birthplace: Michigan Bride's Name: Agnes Klein Bride's Race: Bride's Age: 21 years Bride's Birth Date: 1888 Bride's Birthplace: Michigan Marriage Type: Marriage Date: 22 Sep 1909 Marriage Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Groom's Father: John Groom's Mother: Aplonia Bride's Father: August Bride's Mother: ...va Groom's Marital Status: Groom's Previous Wife: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Joseph Bolde City: Detroit County: Wayne State: Michigan Birthplace: Michigan Birth Date: 27 Aug 1889 Race: Caucasian (White) married works @ Ford Motor Co. TRY - Find a grave - FREE SITE - volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic DO NOT SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING HER MAIDEN NAME. http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Try Vital Records - Birth, Marriage, & Death, Social Security Info. - FREE ALL STATES http://search.labs.familysearch.org/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dburns41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/7690.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pat, Look at Joseph Bolde (b. 1859 Poland) m. Susane Zwitzki Family is in Wayne, MI and your Joseph could be older brother to children listed in 1920 census. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 1_rdahl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/6553.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was born to Sudie Gibson and Ellis May in 1954. Apparently, your father is my brother. I had no idea that they had other children. Who raised your father? This is amazing to me. I would love to hear back from you. I posted on another one of your posts, hoping that you will receive one of them. God Bless! Lynda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Rose_M_A Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18669.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a lot of relatives from the Posen and Alpena Michigan area that were born in Detroit. I am wondering if, in those days, they just thought it safer because of the winter conditions. Could be maybe they were just visiting relatives at that time also Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swansojb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17708.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have passed your info on to my Dad. My Dad does have the James Stewart Donald b ca 1888 so it looks be likely to be same. Only thing is he has definitely put emigration to USA as 1909 with his wife, Mary, in 1912 and daughter, also Mary, in 1919. That of course would not necessary mean that he did not return in 1915. I think I will get my Dad to clarify all the information he has and then map the generations from him to us. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: softballdogmom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17708.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Stewart Donald, born 1887, the son of your grandfather, would be my great grandfather. My great grandmother would be Mary Pickering, born 1890. Are you related to Jessie Scott Donald? I am having trouble understanding our relation. I don't know of any other siblings of James (1887). Do you have any other information? I have found what I believe to be Mary Scott's (wife of James Stewart Donald, b. 1856) parents, Robert Scott and Mary Pennycuik, both of New Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. I will also pass this discovery of our relation to my mother, whose maiden name is Donald. She will be very interested. I am also trying to find information of when this family arrived in America. The closest I found is James Stewart Donald, b. 1887, may have arrived in 7-24-1915. Thank you so much. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.