This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: floreenpta Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17983.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 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.

Hello - My maiden name was Joy Gregoire. My family lived in Detroit during World War II. We left there and came back to our native West Virginia in 1947. I've been back to visit a couple of times, but that is all. We lived in two locations there - one on Senator Street or Avenue and the other on Church Street. I started kindergarten at Henry Ford Grade School in 1945. I carry pictures of these places in my mind's eye. I would love to communicate with someone who is familiar with these places. Also, I am looking for an obituary for Jane Melchior. She was my mom's best friend during those years and they stayed in touch until my mom died in 1975. At that time, Jane was living in River Rouge, Wayne County. She was married to Don Melchior. They had one daughter. I know when that daughter's birthday is, but will withhold that info for security purposes. From the Social Security death index, I believe Jane Melchior died on 25 Jan 2004. Her last known residence then was River Rouge. And the age was right - so I believe I have the right person. Joy Stalnaker

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mabeone Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17984/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MOUNT AIRY, NC - Mrs. Alice Mariam Gowman Francis, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009, at Ridgecrest Retirement Center. Mrs. Francis was born December 27, 1918, in Detroit, MI, to Carl and Bessie Gowman. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Francis was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Betty and David Jones of Mount Airy, Carolann and Brian Bishop of Rochester Hills, MI, and Joyce Dashney of Mount Airy; four grandchildren, Larry Dashney, James "Jim" Jones, Danny Jones, and Cynthia Grimes; five great-granddaughters, Molly Dashney, Olivia Jones, Isabella Jones, Paige Grimes, and Addison Grimes; and a brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Betty Gowman of Shelby Township, MI. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Francis was preceded in death by her husband, Albert William Francis; a sister, Bertha Foster; and a brother, Don Gowman. The funeral service will be held Sunday, December 20, 2009, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Roger B. Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday in the Fireside Room of First Baptist Church from 1:00 PM until the hour of the service. www.moodyfuneralservices.com Mt Airy News 19 Dec 2009 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.

Evening everyone, I have an old (mid 1940's) insurance policy that has an add page that is a photo copy (in reverse all black with white writing) of the original application that is stuck together from being folded in half. I don't know if it got wet at one point in time or is just from being folded and stored away for years. Would like some ideas on how to separate this page without doing any more damage to it. My ideas are: -- applying some heat via a hair dryer would work to "loosen the ink". -- some steam doing the old unseal an envelope trick. -- spraying a little water to dampen as in trying to open sort of like trying to remove wall paper. Open to suggestions on this. Thank you, Marge

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/17983.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related. Do U know the parents names?? Try - Military Records = This is a FREE service! You may wish to include a personal letter stating all info that you know. Be sure to include any alternate spelling of the last name. On line form allows you to request information from your, or your relative's, military personnel record. This option is only available if you are the veteran or next of kin (surviving spouse that has not remarried, father, mother, son, daughter, sister, or brother). Otherwise you will need to send in the SF180. The link is http://www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/ http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html 1930 is the last available census at this time. 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: floreenpta Surnames: Boucher Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17983/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I searching for information Re: Edward O. Boucher from Detroit, Mich. Born aprox. 1915-1925 He was killed in a bomber plane training mission over Nebraska on Oct. 25, 1943. 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: floreenpta Surnames: Hubbell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17982/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I searching for information Re: Eugene A. Hubbell from Detroit, Mich. Born aprox. 1915-1925 He was killed in a bomber plane training mission over Nebraska on Oct. 25, 1943. 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: hollyaa Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/3441.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jake Alred is my grandfather,and yes died in 1968. some of the brothers removed an "L" from their last name in their late teens. hollyaa@q.com 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: Jmal60 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17981.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On familysearch.org, there is a record for a 7 Oct 1896 marriage between Frank "Selbat", age 26, occupation: boilermaker & Martha Bringard, age 23. The parents of Frank are given as "Martin Selbat" & Kate "Przreska". The priest that performed the ceremony was Rev. John Rzadkowolski (who was the pastor of St. Josephat). You might consider getting the marriage record from the church which may prove to be more accurate with the spelling of the names of the parties involved. There is a record in the 1890 Detroit City Directory for a Martin "Soldat", occupation: boilermaker, residence: 302 Brady. On the 1900 Federal Census, Martin "Sulbut" is still residing at 302 Brady. His birthdate is given as Oct 1843. His wife Catherine (Sep 1845), son Frank (Sep 1877), daughter Annie (Dec 1886), and daughter Mary (Aug 1888). The 1910 Federal Census shows Martin "Soldarck", age 69 & his wife Katherine, age 67 living with their daughter Mary "Lesnau", age 22 and her husband John Lesnau. Mary "Seldon" (daughter of "Martin & Kather.") married 20 Aug 1906 in Detroit to John "Lessnau" (source: familysearch.org) Anna M. "Soldatek" (daughter of Martin Soldatek & Katherine Puzdrowski) married 31 Aug 1904 to William Zelinsky (source: familysearch.org) Cecelia "Soldadek" (daughter of Martin Soldadek & Catherine Posdrowski) married 16 May 1897 to Anthony Koja (source: familysearch.org). Joseph "Soldatik" (son of "Martin & Kate") married 2 Oct 1902 to Anna Rummler (source: familysearch.org) There is also a death record on seekingmichigan.org for a Martin "Soldateck" who died 11 July 1916 (age approx. 77) at 747 Theodore St. in Detroit (which on the 1910 Census was the home of Anthony Koja). Hope there's something in all of this that you find helpful. Good luck with your research! 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: AugustineCurley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17981.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17981.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. 1930 - Name: Frank Soldat [note spelling] Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Age: 61 Estimated birth year: abt 1869 Birthplace: New York Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Martha Race: White Age at first marriage: 28 Parents' birthplace: GER/GER Frank Soldat 61, NY - municipal worker Martha Soldat 57, MI = Age at first marriage: 23 Sylvester Soldat 24, MI = machinist @ auto plant Joseph Soldat 19, MI clerk William Soldat 16, MI 1920 - Name: Frank Seldat [Frank Sel??T] Home in 1920: Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan Age: 51 years Estimated birth year: abt 1869 Birthplace: Germany Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Martha Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Year of Immigration: 1870 Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Frank Seldat 51, GER - immigrated 1870; boilermaker Martha Seldat 47, MI Frank Seldat 18, MI = truck driver Lawrence Seldat 16, MI = stock clerk @ adding machine co. Sylvester Seldat 14, MI = sell papers on the street Lauretta Seldat 12, MI Joseph Seldat 9, MI William Seldat 5 10/12, MI 1910 - Name: Frank Seldat Age in 1910: 41 Estimated birth year: abt 1869 Birthplace: Germany Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Spouse's name: Martha Home in 1910: Detroit Ward 7, Wayne, Michigan Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Year of Immigration: 1892 Frank Seldat 41, GER/Poland = boilermaker Martha Seldat 37, MI = 7 children & 6 living Josephine Seldat 11, MI Frankie Seldat 9, MI Lawrence Seldat 6, MI Sylvester Seldat 4, MI Loretta Seldat 2, MI Vincent Seldat 1/12, MI 1900 - Frank Seldat & family are not listed. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Frank Josept Seldat [this is the son] Address: 769 Fourth St. City: Detroit County: Wayne State: Michigan Birth Date: 10 Feb 1900 Race: White NOK = Martha [mother] truck driver, single Marriage record - Groom's name: Oscar Brault Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 21 years Groom's birth year: 1896 Groom's birthplace: Vermont Bride's name: Josephine Seldat Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 18 years Bride's birth year: 1899 Bride's birthplace: Mich. Marriage type: Marriage date: 21 Nov 1917 Marriage place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Groom's father's name: Emil Groom's mother's name: Cordela Father of bride's name: Frank Mother of bride's name: Martha Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342725 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4210017 Image number: 23 Reference number: v 1 p 390 rn 155547 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 Marriage record - Groom's name: Jack Seldat Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 23 years Groom's birth year: 1902 Groom's birthplace: Mich Bride's name: Florence Budd Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 19 years Bride's birth year: 1906 Bride's birthplace: Mich Marriage type: Marriage date: 28 Jan 1925 Marriage place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Groom's father's name: Frank Groom's mother's name: Martha Bringard Father of bride's name: James Mother of bride's name: Post Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342771 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4210009 Image number: 349 Reference number: v 10 p 345 rn 284477 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 Try - Social Security Death Index = FREE, Searchable = ALL STATES * * * * * This index features individuals who died after 1960. * * * * * * Use the ADVANCED option DO NOT SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING HER MAIDEN NAME. http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/ 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.

Interesting name. There is a street named Bringard in the very far northeast section of Detroit. Possibly named after someone of that family. The Burton Collection has a history of Detroit streets. I don't do the Detroit Library. -----Original Message----- From: miwayne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:miwayne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 12:19 PM To: MIWAYNE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MIWAYNE] Frank Seldat of Detroit This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jmal60 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.w ayne/17981.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On familysearch.org, there is a record for a 7 Oct 1896 marriage between Frank "Selbat", age 26, occupation: boilermaker & Martha Bringard, age 23. The parents of Frank are given as "Martin Selbat" & Kate "Przreska". The priest that performed the ceremony was Rev. John Rzadkowolski (who was the pastor of St. Josephat). You might consider getting the marriage record from the church which may prove to be more accurate with the spelling of the names of the parties involved. There is a record in the 1890 Detroit City Directory for a Martin "Soldat", occupation: boilermaker, residence: 302 Brady. On the 1900 Federal Census, Martin "Sulbut" is still residing at 302 Brady. His birthdate is given as Oct 1843. His wife Catherine (Sep 1845), son Frank (Sep 1877), daughter Annie (Dec 1886), and daughter Mary (Aug 1888). The 1910 Federal Census shows Martin "Soldarck", age 69 & his wife Katherine, age 67 living with their daughter Mary "Lesnau", age 22 and her husband John Lesnau. Mary "Seldon" (daughter of "Martin & Kather.") married 20 Aug 1906 in Detroit to John "Lessnau" (source: familysearch.org) Anna M. "Soldatek" (daughter of Martin Soldatek & Katherine Puzdrowski) married 31 Aug 1904 to William Zelinsky (source: familysearch.org) Cecelia "Soldadek" (daughter of Martin Soldadek & Catherine Posdrowski) married 16 May 1897 to Anthony Koja (source: familysearch.org). Joseph "Soldatik" (son of "Martin & Kate") married 2 Oct 1902 to Anna Rummler (source: familysearch.org) There is also a death record on seekingmichigan.org for a Martin "Soldateck" who died 11 July 1916 (age approx. 77) at 747 Theodore St. in Detroit (which on the 1910 Census was the home of Anthony Koja). Hope there's something in all of this that you find helpful. Good luck with your research! 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MIWAYNE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AugustineCurley Surnames: Seldat, Seldatek, Soldatek Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17981/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking ancestry of Frank Seldat of Detroit (9 August 1868 - 13 September 1940), buried in Assumption grotto cemetery with his wife Martha and son Francis J. In a naturalization index, his wife's name is given as Martha Seldat aka Martha Dora Seldatek. He was a charter member of the boilermaker's union. Is it possible that his name was originally Soldatek? 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: womantiques Surnames: Becigneul Classification: immigration Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17932.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. Please check your junk mail as I did reply. Sorry you did not receive it. 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: womantiques Surnames: Becigneul Classification: immigration Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17932.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry you were not able to get in touch through the ancestry messaging system. I have this thread set to email me automatically when a reply is posted, but that system failed as well. I apologise for this, but please do know I would not destroy items such as this, but resell in bulk unless someone can get in touch in a very short time period. Due to the large volume of similar items we can not keep them for very long. 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: womantiques Surnames: Becigneul Classification: immigration Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17932.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi. Good question. the item was placed back in the box of philatelic items it was found in. The entire box was consigned, with dozens of other boxes, into a philatelic auction. Not destroyed, but we can't keep all the items of genealogical interest found when purchasing stamps. Thanks. 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: O_Lorelei Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17975.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You need to contact Michigan Library where newspapers are located - they might look up l request. 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: marcwigle Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17932.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I never received a reply to my email... and I agree that one week sure isn't much time. I had hoped that she would either reply saying that she found a family memeber or gave the family a chance to contact her in the future. 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: ginetteone Surnames: Becigneul Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17932.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Just curious to know what happened to the papers on Becigneul. It would be a shame to destroy them so fast, a week is not long in history. Ginette not related 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.

Would someone be able to look up a Detroit obituary, please, for the following: Name: Mabel WEST Death: 15 Feb 1969, age 74 Other info about her: Maiden name was WING First spouse was Joe SPOONER Second spouse was Wm. WEST She was born in MI and lived in both MI & FL during her lifetime. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Cec