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/18033.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Jeanne, There is an online death certificate image of a Theodora Metter at the following website: http://seekingmichigan.cdmhost.com/seeking_michigan/seek_advanced.php Select Death Records 1897-1920 She died in 1911. She is the daughter of Engelbert Hass (sic) and Johanna Ferr??. Looks like she is buried at Assumption Grotto which most likely means that she was CAtholic. The Church may have additional information in their death register. If you live in the Detroit area, the Church records are at the Burton Historical Collection of the main Detroit Public Library. Informant for the DC is Bernard Biermann of Halfway, Michigan which, according to "Michigan Place Names" by Walter Romig, was later named East Detroit and is now Eastpointe. http://www.assumptiongrotto.com/ The Mormon Church's test website shows a marriage of Mary Metter to a Henry Biermann on 28 Oct 1896. http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0 You might want to check what else the Mormon website has for the Metter & Biermann names. Georgia 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: daveweaver21 Surnames: Lau(Law, Low), Boelke(Biehlke, Beilke) Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18034/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Trying to find the names of grandmother's brothers and sisters. My grandmother was adopted at the age of 2, and she didn't find out about her siblings until a few years before her passing. Since not much is known by living relatives, all I have to work with is my grandmothers birth certificate and a copy of her probate court order for her adoption. I've tried looking at great grandparents names and home address in census and city directories but have come up with nothing. I've traveled to the State Library and Archives, as well as Detroit Public Library to look further but, due to apparent state regulations, I cannot access birth records or probate court docs in relation to adoptions for the time period in question (1919-1921). Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can look next? 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: Jeanne_Bristol Surnames: Metter Mether Bierman Biese Haas Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18033/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There was an Albert Mether and a widow named Mary Bierman from Detroit who traveled to Wisconsin to the funeral in January 1911 of Catherine Haas Biese, my great grandmother who'd been born in Germany. Her obituary also said she had a sister Mrs Mether of Detroit who was 91 yrs old and didn't travel to the funeral. Presumably the Albert is her son. In 1910 census, in Gratiot, there was an Englebert Metter, age 53 (b 1867 ?) with a Theodora Metter age 88 and a widow Mary W Bierman age 46. Is this her daughter? I'm looking to find the parents of Catherine and this Mrs Mether/Metter. 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: CStanley84 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18031.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Georgia, I have been to most of those websites but am always happy to learn of another to check out! It has been a long time since I've done the research "on-site" and "in person" and don't know when I'll be able to, so I really appreciate all that I can get online. Cynthia 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/18031.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Cynthia, The Dearborn Genealogical Society has an online INdex to the Northview Cemetery on their website. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~midgs/ The Mormon Church has a test website with images of Michigan Vital Records for certain periods of time. http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0 The State Archives or Library has Michigan Deaths from 1897-1920 on the Seeking Michigan website. Click on the "Seek" tab and select the death records option. http://seekingmichigan.cdmhost.com/seeking_michigan/seek_advanced.php There is a website for Woodmere cemetery. http://www.woodmerecemeteryresearch.com/ Have you visited the Archives of the Dearborn Historical Museum on Brady Street? They have lots of information on many Dearborn/Springwells Township families. Georgia 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/18032.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try looking for her death on the Mormon test website. They have Michigan deaths from 1867-1897. http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0 Unless she was a well-known or wealthy person or was killed, I don't think you will find an obit for her or even a death notice. If you find her death record, you can get a copy of an obit, if there is one, from the Detroit Public Library for $15.00. Need a date of death. Or, if you live in Michigan, you can order the Detroit Newspapers from the Library of Michigan (LOM) through your local library. They are on microfilm. Or if you live near Lansing, visit the LOM. Or if you live in the Metro Detroit area, the papers are at the main Detroit Public Library on Woodward Avenue. http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/ill/lending.htm http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/gi/InternetObit.Ltr.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: robarnold80 Surnames: Soeldner, Westphal Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18032/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Where would i go to find a obituary fro someone who died int eh detroit area in 1894? I am looking for one for Elsie (Westphal) Soeldner. I don't have a birthdate, only a relative death date of 1894 (june 1894 till jan of 1895). 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: CStanley84 Surnames: Clark Allardyce Ledbetter / Ledbeater Howe Haight Jamieson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18031/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William H. Clark was born 1840 in Michigan, probably in Springwells or Nankin, Wayne Co. I believe he was the son of James Clark and Elizabeth (Allardyce) Clark, both born in Scotland and died in Wayne County, MI. William H. Clark married Annie Ledbetter or Ledbeater 1869 in Dearborn. They had the following children, that I know of: Clyde, Jennie, Arthur, Glendine / Glen, Juanita, and Isabella. Clyde A Clark died (unmarried) in 1881 and buried at Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit. Jennie E. Clark married Louis W. Howe in 1899 Dearborn and had a son, Elba, in 1902. Arthur P. (Pierson?) Clark married Elizabeth Snow Haight 1907, Dearborn. He may be buried at Northview Cemetery, Detroit. Glendine / Glen M. Clark married David R. Clark in 1915 Detroit. They had at least two children: David Jr (b. 1917) & Mary (b. 1920). Juanita B. Clark b. Jan 1884, MI, may have been buried at Northview Cemetery, Detroit. Death date unknown. Isabella C. Clark was b. 1886 and was still unmarried in 1920, Dearborn. No other information. William H. Clark had a school named after him in Dearborn and a street named after his family (CLARK STREET) in or near the town / village of Wayne, in or near Nankin Twp. William H. Clark had two SISTERS that lived to adulthood: -Isabella May Clark, who died in 1918, Dearborn. Isa owned land adjoining the cemetery in Wayne, MI (Old Michigan Ave.) and was a dressmaker in Chicago. She never married and was buried at Glenwood Cemetery. -Elizabeth Clark, married James Jamieson in 1861. They raised a large family in Wayne, Michigan and are buried at the Glenwood Cemetery, there. Any descendants (or other relatives) of these CLARKS, (above) are invited to write and share info. Thank you! Cynthia Stanley 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.

One of my Detroit families includes Dominic and Rose (nee Szpotek) Kozlowski and their children - Marie, Martha, Celia, Clara, Harry and Arthur. Would be happy to share information with others related to this family. Joseph Martin Romeoville, Illinois -- "When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sowhatifidid21 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/8651.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No sorry. Charley Staley was the first generation out of NC farm land. All of his descendants are documented. However, there were a number of Staleys that came down from Canada but came from the NY area. Most all the Staleys I found when I was working on this line were the Canadian-NY Staleys. I hope this helps 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: mir_shorty03 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/8651.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great grandmother was Catherine Staley, and she was from Michigan. She married an Anthony Ray (My great grandfather) and had 4 children, Robert(my grandfather),George, Joseph, and William Ray. Any connections? 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.

Over the years I could not help but notice how many women in my Detroit Polish families worked in a cigar factory. They lived in the neighborhoods of St. Albertus Church and Sweetest Heart of Mary Church - Warren Avenue and such. I have done a little probing into this business, and I have discovered two possibilities. One is the White Eagle Cigar Factory (1910 Sanborn map) which was located at 400 Grandy near Warren and was founded in 1889 by I. Wolff. Two is the Mazer Cigar Company (1921 Sanborn map) which was at 5031 Grandy and Theodore near E. Warren. If anyone has detailed information about these two cigar businesses, I would be most interested. Are there are books or articles about them? Thank you. Joseph Martin Romeoville, Illinois -- "When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile."

>From my Index page on the Dziennik Polski newspaper: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~meliasz/detroit/DziennikPolski/Complete_Index_DziennikPolski.htm We see an Ignacy Braciszewski died on or about 11/12/1913 at the age of 27 (implying a birth year of about 1886). Likewise, a Wawrzyniec (Lawrence) died on or about 5/2/1924 at the age of 71 (abt. 1853 birth year). Franciszek at age 22 married a woman whose last name was Ratajczak on or about 4/29/1904. Perhaps it was Franciszek who had a son born on or about 1/28/1911. It may be worth your while to visit the Library of the State of MI (in Lansing) and to view some microfilm of Dziennik Polski. It appears your family read this newspaper and their vital records are often listed. Here are some records I have been compiling from the Dziennik Polski (Detroit) newspaper: 1372 Braciszewski F. 01/28/1911 BIRTH (boy) PGSCTNE 1373 Braciszewski Franciszek 04/29/1904 MARR. 22 (Ratajczak) JamesTye(orig)-Eliasz&Kazanowska(web) 1374 Braciszewski Ign. 11/12/1913 DEATH (27) PGSCTNE 1375 Braciszewski Wawrzyniec 05/02/1924 DEATH JeromeZaleski- Eaglet May1999 pg61 1376 Braciszewski Wawrzyniec 05/02/1924 DEATH JeromeZaleski- Eaglet May1999 pg61 1377 Braciszewski Wawrzyniec 05/02/1924 DEATH (71) PGSCTNE --mike --- @ WiseStamp Signature. Get it now

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mej1948 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18030/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great uncle Joseph died in or around Detroit in June,1933 at 30 years of age. He was originally from Dunkirk, NY,born 1903,son of Martin and Magdalena Braciszewski.Had brothers Jacob,John;sisters ,Wladyslawa,Lucelia, Frances. Joseph's father ,Martin immigrated in 1883 from Poland with his mother Cecylia (Koteras) Braciszewski,a widow of Martinus Braciszewski,born around 1825-1830 Looking for relatives in or around Detroit area who may be family. Thank you if you can offer any help. 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.

Trying to figure out which of the sons of Jacques Bilodeau (b 1630) Alex descends from. We are hoping from my husband's ancestor Jean Bilodeau ( b. Quebec c. 1658). LOL!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dentanator57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/7060.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Line AMASA Fox Jr (my Gggreatgrandfather) was born 9/30/ 1828 d. Aug. 14, 1911 Elma Grays Harbor WA. AMASA Fox Sr. b 1780-d.1829 ( MY Ggggreatgrandfather) AMASA Fox Jr. son was Charles E. Fox, (my Ggreat grandfather) His daughter Josephine Fox (Darnall) ( my grandmother) 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: dentanator57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/7060.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Line AMASA Fox Jr (my Gggreatgrandfather) was born 9/30/ 1828 d. Aug. 14, 1911 Elma Grays Harbor WA. AMASA Fox Sr. b 1780-d.1829 ( MY Ggggreatgrandfather) AMASA Fox Jr. son was Charles E. Fox, (my Ggreat grandfather) 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: dentanator57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/7060.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Line Amasa Fox Jr was born 9/30/ 1828 d. Aug. 14, 1911 Elma Grays Harbor WA. His Father Amasa Fox Sr. b 1780-d.1829 Amasa Fox Jr. son was Charles E. Fox, my gggreat grandfather 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: dentanator57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/7060.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Line Amasa Fox Jr was born 9/30/ 1828 d. Aug. 14, 1911 Elma Grays Harbor WA. His Father Amasa Fox Sr. b 1780-d.1829 Amasa Fox Jr. son was Charles E. Fox, my ggreat grandfather 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: CorneliaWarner44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/8810.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: thank you, Lila, I did go to FaG and got help finding the cemetery and got the family photographed. 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.