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/16637.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you try contacting the Ford Motor Company or the Benson Ford Research Center at The Henry Ford (formerly Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum) in Dearborn. http://www.thehenryford.org/research/index.aspx I tried to find out something about when my Dad worked at the Rouge Plant in the late 1930s (didn't have anything) and this is the place that I contacted back in 2007. Not sure if the address is still good. FMC archives, 14441 Rotunda Drive, Schaefer Court 3, Suite 3, Dearborn, MI 48120 per Mr. Jamie Myler at 16 2007. 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/17933.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It appears that Alex is foreign born. I would try looking for naturalization papers. If you are just starting researching, I would recommend that you join a genealogical society and read books on researching your family both here in the US and wherever they are supposed to be from. Try the Mormon church records for foreign records. 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/17957.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you google "Detroit Ferry Boats", there is a URL for The History of Detroit and Michigan by Silas Farmer which tells about the traffic on the Detroit River. Or go to the following very long URL http://books.google.com/books?id=2dtMHBxD6R8C&pg=PA916&lpg=PA916&dq=detroit ferry boats&source=bl&ots=naqPn0UNx2&sig=9NamyS8qMCYrrdl3sgjOXpRqQfo&hl=en&ei=rbf0SviJC82V8AbHkNzzCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CA4Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=detroit ferry boats&f=false 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: PatriciaIbb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17957.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There were ferries that crossed the river between Detroit and Windsor. They carried passengers as well as freight. In the early days they carried cattle and horses. 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: carolehainsworth1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17957.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the info. Am I to assume that the average person did not have a way to visit Windsor and that the traffic was by boat for commercial reasons, or was there a ferry? 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.

Could it have been GM? -----Original Message----- From: miwayne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:miwayne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of bhurst1948@aol.com Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 8:20 PM To: miwayne@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MIWAYNE] FORD AUTO WORKERS SENT TO RUSSIA 1932 I have a book about the History of Ford It mentions the Dagenham plant in England Matford a French line a plant in Australia about 1925 a Mexico City plant abt 1925 Plants in Brazil, Puerto Rico, Caracas and Venezuela. By 1927 there were 11 companies and plants operating in Latin America. There was plant called Ford -Werke in Germany during WW II I do not see any mention of Russia. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: MIWAYNE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, Nov 6, 2009 7:16 pm Subject: Re: [MIWAYNE] FORD AUTO WORKERS SENT TO RUSSIA 1932 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.w ayne/16637.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you try contacting the Ford Motor Company or the Benson Ford Research Center at The Henry Ford (formerly Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum) in Dearborn. http://www.thehenryford.org/research/index.aspx I tried to find out something about when my Dad worked at the Rouge Plant in the late 1930s (didn't have anything) and this is the place that I contacted back in 2007. Not sure if the address is still good. FMC archives, 14441 Rotunda Drive, Schaefer Court 3, Suite 3, Dearborn, MI 48120 per Mr. Jamie Myler at 16 2007. 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 ------------------------------- 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

I have a book about the History of Ford It mentions the Dagenham plant in England Matford a French line a plant in Australia about 1925 a Mexico City plant abt 1925 Plants in Brazil, Puerto Rico, Caracas and Venezuela. By 1927 there were 11 companies and plants operating in Latin America. There was plant called Ford -Werke in Germany during WW II I do not see any mention of Russia. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: MIWAYNE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, Nov 6, 2009 7:16 pm Subject: Re: [MIWAYNE] FORD AUTO WORKERS SENT TO RUSSIA 1932 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/16637.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you try contacting the Ford Motor Company or the Benson Ford Research Center at The Henry Ford (formerly Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum) in Dearborn. http://www.thehenryford.org/research/index.aspx I tried to find out something about when my Dad worked at the Rouge Plant in the late 1930s (didn't have anything) and this is the place that I contacted back in 2007. Not sure if the address is still good. FMC archives, 14441 Rotunda Drive, Schaefer Court 3, Suite 3, Dearborn, MI 48120 per Mr. Jamie Myler at 16 2007. 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: ALevijoki Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17955.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for responding so quickly. Will get my notes together and send info you asked for. I found that this last name is spelled many ways--all are related to me. I will send that too. 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.

My dad was born 1920 and he talked about taking a boat from Detroit to Cleveland to visit family - I am sure there were boats between Detroit and Windsor - -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: MIWAYNE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, Nov 6, 2009 5:54 pm Subject: Re: [MIWAYNE] Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carolehainsworth1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17957.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the info. Am I to assume that the average person did not have a way to visit Windsor and that the traffic was by boat for commercial reasons, or was there a ferry? 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 =

http://www.walkervilletimes.com/lastferry2.htm try this site -----Original Message----- From: miwayne-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:miwayne-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 5:55 PM To: MIWAYNE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MIWAYNE] Early bridge from Detroit to Windsor This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carolehainsworth1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.w ayne/17957.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the info. Am I to assume that the average person did not have a way to visit Windsor and that the traffic was by boat for commercial reasons, or was there a ferry? 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17933.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edward does not appear on the 1930 census anywhere ! 1930 is the last available 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.

Press now on Proquest HistoricalNewspapers database! This is amazing! How does the average gal who lives out in the country access this database? What libraries that participate will allow you to get/purchase a library card online and not in person? That information does not seem to appear anywhere. Thanks! Lisa Message Board Post: Those links are just other press releases of the same announcement - they don't give you access to the actual database. I was wondering if anyone knows how to get access to the actual database. It looks like the Library of Congress has access to the full subscription. Some other libraries only have access to one newspaper (like the NY Times).

This is amazing! How does the average gal who lives out in the country access this database? What libraries that participate will allow you to get/purchase a library card online and not in person? That information does not seem to appear anywhere. Thanks! Lisa Message Board Post: Those links are just other press releases of the same announcement - they don't give you access to the actual database. I was wondering if anyone knows how to get access to the actual database. It looks like the Library of Congress has access to the full subscription. Some other libraries only have access to one newspaper (like the NY Times).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: acameron59 Surnames: Miska Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/16637.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandfather Andrew L Miska went to Russia to work for Ford Motor and never returned. He sent some letters but they have been lost and there were few to begin with. I would appreciate any help. Have read THE FORSAKEN. I don't think many came back. 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: peggyyoungs1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17957.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There was no Detroit-Windsor bridge before the Ambassador Bridge, which opened in 1929. No doubt this was the bridge of which your mother spoke. Regards, Peggy 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: carolehainsworth1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17957/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Prior to the ambassador Bridge how did one cross the river to Windsor? My mother spoke of crossing a bridge in the 1920's. thanks, Carole 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: carolehainsworth1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17956/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Prior to the ambassador Bridge how did one cross the river to Windsor? My mother spoke of crossing a bridge in the 1920's. thanks, Carole 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: ila619 Surnames: polk, polke, graydovesky Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17933.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I need Alex and Mary Polk(e)'s parents names, birthdates and where they was born. 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/17955.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. 1910 - NO STEFANIAK family members in Houghton or Marquette counties. Need 1st names of all STEFANIAK children........ 1930 - Frank Parolniczak is not listed in the Wayne county census. The Parolniczak is not listed on any 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: ALevijoki Surnames: Stefaniak Parolziczak Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17955/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am wondering if anyone would recognize the STEFANIAK name. Ignatius was my great-uncle. The only information that I have is he was born about 1865 in Germany/Poland and immigrated in 1887. He and his wife, Mary, had 9 children all born in either Calumet or Houghton, MI. His wife re-married in Detroit, MI on May 24, 1924. The groom's name was Frank Parolniczak. He was the son of Felix and Mary. Attendants were: B. Parolniczak and Catherine Stefaniak (one of Ignatius' daughters). Any information would be apprectiated. 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.