This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AThvnt Surnames: McVittie, McLeod Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/1069.1090.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to know if you have any genealogical data on Alexander prior to his arrival in Michigan. But any other info you could provide would be very helpful, too. 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: winspeare Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17890/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am again offering Detroit City Directory 1904-1910 lookups from microfilm I have on extended loan at my FHC. PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY. 1. Send the request to me, not the list, that is, knowltonew at earthlink.net Please do not type my address onto this board. Thanks. 2. Put "SURNAME Detroit City Directory" in subject line. YOUR surname, not the word SURNAME. One to an email. 3. That's all you need unless the name is common, in which case please add such things as first name, occupation, addresses from 1910/1900 censuses, etc. I don't care about anything else re the family--this is not a census but a directory of WORKING people, not children, etc. 4. Don't make your email so long that it prints out longer than one page at my end. You don't need to repeat these instructions. 5. Be patient. It takes about four months to find all six years for you, but I think it is really worthwhile. Think about renting other years yourself to share. 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: susancarbary Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17888.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 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: ThomasKer2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17888.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related. WHO are you searching for?? Enumeration districts as well as wards change with every census. They do not remain constant. 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/17889.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to this family. James J. Couzens serverd as Detroit mayor from 1919 - 1922. Frank Couzens serverd as Detroit mayor from 1933 - Jan. 4, 1938. 1920 - Name: James J Couzens Home in 1920: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan Age: 71 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849 Birthplace: England Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Emma E Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: England Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Year of Immigration: 1912 Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes James J Couzens 71, ENG = no occupation Emma E Couzens 70, ENG 1920 - could be the son to James J. above. Name: James Couzens [James Cou??] Home in 1920: Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan Age: 47 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1873 [d. 1936] Birthplace: Canada Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Margaret Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: England Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Year of Immigration: 1890 Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes James Couzens 47, Canada = Mayor of Detroit Margaret Couzens 40, MI Frank Couzens 17, MI Madeline Couzens 15, MI Margaret Couzens 9, MI Edith F Couzens 2, MI 1930 - Name: James Couzens Home in 1930: Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan Age: 57 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1873 Birthplace: Canada Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Margaret Race: White Occupation: U.S. Senator Age at first marriage: 26 Parents' birthplace: ENG/ENG James Couzens 57, Canada Margaret Couzens 53, MI - Age at first marriage: 22 Betty Couzens 13, MI 1930 - Name: Frank Couzens [son to James J. above, US Senator] Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Age: 28 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902 Birthplace: Michigan Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Margaret L Race: White Occupation: builder Age at first marriage: 20 Parents' birthplace: Canada/MICH Frank Couzens 28, MI Margaret L Couzens 25, Mi - Age at first marriage: 18 Frank Couzens 6, MI Eleanor M Couzens 4, MI James Couzens 3, MI Mary E Couzens 1, MI There is no indication that Edward Scott [b. 1917] was adopted by any Couzens family. 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/17795.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That's the most likely reason. I have seen other death notices that were weeks and months after the death. With all those children, it may have been the best time for all of them to get together. That's what my husband's family did when their mother died in Colorado. She was cremated and since everyone was going to be in Colorado that year for the family Christmas celebration, they had her memorial service at that 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.

I am searching for info on the following: Anthony Wilczynski b. abt 1860 in Poland married Francis Smigiel b. abt 1863 in Poland/Germany Francis had 13 children according to census but we know of only 4 Rosa b. 1888 in Michigan married twice - only know of 2nd husband, Alex Zegunia. They owned a bar I think on West Jefferson, Detroit Alex Zegunia b. abt 1880 Poland married Rose Wilczynski in Michigan She had a daughter Theresa [Tracy] Wilczynski - father was unknown. ] b. abt 1911 Trying to find her father.. She married a Frank Krupka Rose married a Dorowchowig [spelling as shown on internet marriage record to Alex Zegunia] John b. 1889 MI Michael b. 1893 married an Anna Ratkos abt 1919. In 1930 he lived in Sumpter Twp, Wayne Co. with Anna and 3 children: Leonard b. abt 1920 MI Norbert b. abt 1924 MI Eleanor b. abt 1929 MI The family moved to Bay Co., MI Adam b. 1897 married a Josephine Ilulczyk. He died 1918 in France WW 1, they had one son, John b. abt 1917 She remarried a Boleslaw Tomasjewski 1930 they lived in Monroe County Joseph Krupka b. 1875 in Russia Wife Celia b 1887 Russia Children: John b. 1910 in PA Frank, 1913 PAS Anthony 1920 PA Jeanie 1923 PA a daughter Leocadia? who died in PA at a young age and was buried at St Hedwigs, Kingston, PA Please contact: Monica at jmfuzz@wowway.com Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trischhall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17889/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Russell Alger Scott and Lizzie Loucks had children, Esther May Scott b. 31 March 1916, and Edward A Scott b. about May 1917 (age 2 8/12 when 1920 census taken in January) Russell Scott died 1919 in a Detroit hospital from complications of appendicitis. Wife Lizzie Scott and daughter Esther both d. Feb 1920 in the flu epidemic at the residence of a sister of Russell in Oakland County, Michigan. Other family did not have means to care for young Edward and he was adopted to Cousens who was mayor of Detroit. I have seen his adoption file number in Oakland County, but adoption records were closed to searching. Since both father and son Couzens were once Mayors of Detroit, we are not sure which adopted Edward, or if he even kept his name. All members of Edward's birth family are deceased and we would like to learn what became of Edward. Mailing address 1405 Hunt Rd, Mayville, Michigan 48744 TrischHall@centurytel.net 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: genealchemist Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17888.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One way to get these kind of answers is to go to Ancestry.com, look for card catalog, then select 1910 Federal Census, then select the state and the county then the ward. This will then show you a page like this: http://search.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=7884&path=Michigan.Wayne.Detroit Ward 10 With a description of some boundary roads. You can also search for "Enumeration District" and the ward information in Google and get some pages that show the maps. 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.

Rally to be held 10 September on the steps of the State Capitol! Wear your red shirt! http://milibrariesforthefuture.wordpress.com/rally-at-the-capitol/ Regards, Peggy Villneff Youngs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mcwasthere Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17795.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: How odd that you found that in today's paper! I suppose it must be because there is going to be a memorial service next week. 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: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17795.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Today's Detroit Free Press Sunday, August 30, 2009 CAWTHON WILLIAM LEE "BILL" Age 83, died suddenly March 29, 2009 from an apparent heart attack while visiting family in Ohio. Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, and was proud of his Scots-Irish roots. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley in 2000, and is survived by six children, four grandchildren, and two sisters. Bill will be missed by many. Burial at Northview Cemetery in Dearborn. 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: susancarbary Surnames: Humpert, Sellman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17888/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know where the 10th ward was? 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: mcwasthere Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17795.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for posting because after I saw this second post, I re-contacted Bill's son. I had talked to his wife back in June, and due to some unexpected family health issues, didn't get back in touch. I just picked up the phone, we had a nice conversation, and he said he would mention the family information at the memorial service to see if anyone has any memories of any old trunk, etc. Thanks again for your offer and 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: onlymepat24 Surnames: Gehrke Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17886.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I don't recognize the name of the artist you are seeking, but I had a Detroit artist in my family also, and I can suggest that you might try checking with the Detroit Institute of Art and also with the Scarab Club (another old Detroit art club, which is still in existence). They may have him listed in their archives. Other sources are Cranbrook Art Academy, the College of Creative Studies (formerly Society of Arts and Crafts), and Wayne State University. Good luck! 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: pickelsusan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17795.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: First, it is very nice to meet another relative of Mr. C. I appreciate you letting me know how you are related and some of the story behind how. Secondly, no, I am only 'related' by family friendship. Although I know of some of the stories related to the Southern family links, sadly, I am sorry that I have not heard anything of that trunk and the papers. Since you already have reached a connection through the website, I expect that you must have reached Marty. If you would like, I could always ask on your behalf, either about that trunk, or if anyone else in the family might wish or be willing to be in touch and exchange information. Obviously, there are no promises, but it won't hurt to ask. If so, just let me know how to best reference you, and how they can reach you. (NOTE: this is because I am not sure if any of them have a connection through Ancestry.com) At the very least, I can let you know that Bill passed away in Canton, Ohio. Either way, good luck in your searches. 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: mcwasthere Surnames: Cawthon, McDowell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17795.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: He would be my 3rd cousin, once removed. I actually did find one of his sons through his web site. The Cawthons connect into my McDowell family through Nancy McDowell's marriage to James C. Cawthon. Nancy and my James McDowell ancestor were siblings. Somewhere, there is supposed to be an old trunk, possibly Nancy's, that traveled from the South to the North with this family. I've heard the trunk is still in existence. There's always the hope that some of the old papers have survived that would give information on the early family that would enable us to connect farther back. Can you tell me where in Ohio he died, and are you a related, too? If you are related, I would be glad to share information. Thanks for your 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pickelsusan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17795.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As I was doing a search, I ran across your requests for information about William Cawthon, and thought I could help. I understand how difficult genealogical research can be, as I am involved in that myself. I will begin by letting you know that the birthdate and information matches, which is why I think that I can assist. Bill Cawthon physically passed away on the morning of March 30, 2009, although his death can also be listed on March 29th. He passed away in Ohio, although his home and normal residence was in Dearborn, Michigan. Some of his children do live in Ohio, while others reside in Michigan. I have not seen a formal obituary posted, and am not sure that one is planned, but a memorial service is still upcoming. Are you possible relations? I hope that will 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.

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/17887.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related. Death record - JOHN G BROCKMAN b. 23 Mar 1927 d. 26 Sep 2006 (San Jose, Santa Clara, CA 95135) You can now order the SS-5 Form for deceased individuals directly from the Social Security Administration online at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps9/eFOIA-FEWeb/internet/main.jsp SS-5 letter allows you to purchase a copy of John's SS application form. Form will have parents names & his current address at the time he filled out the form. 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: CameronReitmeier Surnames: Dyrval, Brockman, Oakley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17887/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can someone help me with Wayne County research? I'm trying to locate records on my father, John George Dyrval, born March 23, 1927 in Hamtramck, MI to William Lewis Dyrval and Ruth Naomi (Oakley) Dyrval who divorced a few years later. Ruth moved to California, remarried and remained there. John took the surname name of his stepfather, Brockman. I can't locate any records anywhere under any name for my father prior to 1948. His father's side of the family all come from MI and I've been in contact with them, however they have no records or memories of him prior to 1945. Everyone that have seen pictures of both John and his brother, Bill, recall how much alike they looked, so he is not adopted. I thought perhaps they were twins. I am a member of the Anchorage Genealogy Society in Alaska, and would appreciate any assistance. Thank you. Peggy Brockman 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.