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Name: Evelyn Pegouske <eip2143@centurytel.net> Date: 2009-05-26 Earliest Known Ancestor Frank Pegouske They were from Ecorse Twp. Born about 1820's Comments:
Found in the Germans to America book, but they spelled their name a different Pajotzky.
Name: Debby Worden <w635debby.worden@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-05-25 Earliest Known Ancestor Parkinson They were from Canada Born about 1911 Comments:
Parkinson family lived on Ethel Street 2 houses from Outer Drive, but in Detroit. They always crossed Outer Drive & did shopping eating out, emtertainment in LP. I grew up on Victoria Ave. House was built 1926 & my parents bought the house in 1947. In 1973 the house was moved to 1226 Ferris.
I'm working on a book about the life & times of Victoria Avenue-------- looking for people that lived on Victoria & also stories
Name: Jeff Lees <jslees@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-05-19 Earliest Known Ancestor Fredrick & Elizabeth Sanger They were from Prussia (N. Germany) Born about 1820's Comments:
I am very intersted in some of your publications. Is there anyone available to answer a few questions?
Thanks for your time!
Jeff Lees
Name: Cynthia Schwocho McMahon <cywinzeler@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-05-04 Earliest Known Ancestor Carl & Fredericka Schwochow They were from Germany/Detroit Born about 1811 Comments:
Recently learned of my great-great-grandfather Carl Schwochow, his wife Fredericka and their children Charles, August, Auguste, Herman and Johann Schwochow. These families settled initially in Detroit but relocated in the early 1900s to Wyandotte, Michigan. Would love to hear from any Schwochow family member. I have a private tree on Ancestry.com which I will gladly share. Cy McMahon
Name: Mary Neal <jmneal16@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-04-28 Earliest Known Ancestor Moran - Renaud They were from Quebec, Canada Born about 1858 Comments:
Antoine Moran was married to Arline Renaud, came to Detroit, MI approx.1885. These are my gr-grandparents I am looking for information on any of Arline's family.
Mary
Name: cindys.wielfaert <wielfaertgreenhouse@earthlink.net> Date: 2009-04-18 Earliest Known Ancestor johnedwardsell They were from germany Born about 1865/? Comments:
related to sell,scohsheck,ruhlig,and knofske families. they settled in the taylor, romulus areas.y all were farmers.
Name: Patricia Easton <librarypate@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-01-21 Earliest Known Ancestor Jeremiah McCarthy They were from Ireland Born about 1867 Comments:
Surnames that I am researching are - Shutters - Goodson -
McCarthy - Watson.
Name: Marcia Cummings (Flaim) <earthmothertoo@hotmail.com> Date: 2009-01-10 Earliest Known Ancestor Olga Donati (Morelli) Frank Masi They were from Toffia, Itally and Ceccano, Italy Born about 1885 Comments:
I grew up in S/W Detroit, the Fort St/ Oakwood area. I'm the daughter of Edith(Donati) and Tulio Flaim and I'm looking for any one who might have info on either Olga or Frank. Olga was married to Domenico Donati who died in 1928. She married Frank Masi in 1954 at Our Lady of MtCarmel in S/W Detroit. I believe Olga came to the U.S. around 1914 but have not been able to confirm that. Frank worked at Ford Motor Co at some point while living in Detroit. Olga and Domenico had 5 children: Philip, Oliver, Mariann, Edith and Armondo. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated. Please respond to my email address. Thanks... Marcy
Name: Marcia Cummings (Flaim) <earthmothertoo@hotmail.com> Date: 2009-01-10 Earliest Known Ancestor Olga Donati (Morelli) Frank Masi They were from Toffia, Itally and Ceccano, Italy Born about 1885 Comments:
I grew up in S/W Detroit, the Fort St/ Oakwood area. I'm the daughter of Edith(Donati) and Tulio Flaim and I'm looking for any one who might have info on either Olga or Frank. Olga was married to Domenico Donati who died in 1928. She married Frank Masi in 1954 at Our Lady of MtCarmel in S/W Detroit. I believe Olga came to the U.S. around 1914 but have not been able to confirm that. Frank worked at Ford Motor Co at some point while living in Detroit. Olga and Domenico had 5 children: Philip, Oliver, Mariann, Edith and Armondo. Any info at all would be greatly appreciated. Please respond to my email address. Thanks... Marcy
Name: jerry Migoski <jerry.149@btinternet.com> Date: 2009-01-04 Earliest Known Ancestor walter j. migoski They were from detroit area Born about 1915 Comments:
other known relative included Mr.& Mrs. Renner from wyandotte (Northline)
Name: Mary Curry Rand <mcr5048@hotmail.com> Date: 2008-03-27 Earliest Known Ancestor Johann Joggerst They were from Urloffen Born about 1707 Comments:
In Wyandotte, I am searching for my first cousin. Joseph Leo Curry died in 1975 and I would very much like to find his family.
Thanks to all of you for your hard work. As an officer in my local society in FL I understand the dedication required of all of you.
Name: James A Beaubien <beaubija@comcast.net> Date: 2008-02-20 Earliest Known Ancestor Jean Baptiste Beaubien They were from Quebec Canada Born about 1600's Comments:
I am able to trace my roots back to the original Beaubien farm.
Name: Jack Truesdell <jetkat@comcast.net> Date: 2008-01-15 Earliest Known Ancestor Thomas Truesdell They were from England > Canton MI Comments:
Found your site and am very interested in seeing your books for sale. Please send any information thats current and where you are located and when your open.
Greatly appreciate it!
Jack
jetkat@comcast.net
Name: Thomas Roberts <oktroberts@yahoo.com> Date: 2008-01-01 Earliest Known Ancestor Clarence Roberts They were from North Carolina Born about 1911 Comments:
Lived in LP from 1947 til about 1972. I am looking around for information on the marriage of my father Clarence Kenneth Roberts(b 1911) and my mother Elizabeth Jean Chomay(b 1917). I am having trouble establishing the maiden name of my maternal grandmother(she died at about 22 years of age). I lived on Riverbank in LP.
Name: Lynn"Larry" GODDEN <llgodden@aol.com> Date: 2007-12-30 Earliest Known Ancestor DredGodden&SarahGodwin They were from North carolina Born about 1776 Comments:
The Names Godden&GodwinComefrom Gudwen=Meaning GOD'S Friend =2Brothers&A Nephew CameFrom England To N.Carolina 1770's-1 was Eldred"Dred"ThenAnother Brother soon Followed=They Moved to Ill.=Then 2Children Moved To Okla.Then Texas=1 Bro.&Neph moved to Iowa=1 toMiddle&1WestTo BooneCounty Logan IA.I'mFrom theBooneIa.=ELIASisMy Gr.Grandad=Contact Me llgodden@aol.com or 4837 Haines Cir.Orlando Fl.32822
Name: Sharon Woelm Taylor <swoelmtaylor@comcast.net> Date: 2007-12-09 Earliest Known Ancestor Frederick and Maria Woelm They were from Danzig, Germany Born about Feb. 20,1841 Comments:
I am looking for anyone who may have these ancestors.Their children: CarlBruno,'Elizabeth,William,George,Rose, Anna and Edward.
Name: Sarah Potter <sarah@umn.edu> Date: 2007-12-07 Earliest Known Ancestor Gottlieb Fenske They were from Deutch Ruhden, Germany Born about 1850 Comments:
My Grandma was born in Dearborn and my Great Uncle Elmer Otto told lots of stories of building B-24 bombers at the Ypsilanti MI bomber plant during WWII. I am pleased to be visiting your site.
Name: Milton <Milton@Vallaire.com> Date: 2007-12-05 Earliest Known Ancestor Anthony Victor Vallaire Jr They were from New Orleans, LA area Born about 1879 Comments:
Information requested, Had sons Milton & Warren, not sure about the daughtes name. He has step children that belong to Annie Cirine see more info below:
21 February 1909
Anthony Victor Vallaire Jr, age 30, native of New Orleans, son of Anthony V and Annie Cirine
and
Rosa Lopresti, widow of Charles Greedin, age 32, native of New Orleans, daughter of Anthony and Margurite Picone
Thanks,
Milton E Vallaire Jr.
Name: Anette Olausson (Wrambeck) <anetteol@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-11-30 Earliest Known Ancestor Sven Wrambeck They were from Stockholm Sweden Born about 1915-1920 Comments:
I Belive I have a sister called Anna Wrambeck
Name: Cheryl Balint <clbalint@mindspring.com> Date: 2007-11-01 Earliest Known Ancestor nicholas baron dit lupien They were from quebec Comments:
I am interested in the library. Do I need an appointment to use the archives?
Name: Karen Busemann <Farner_Johnny_1999@Yahoo.com> Date: 2007-11-01 Earliest Known Ancestor Elsia Duka They were from Albania Born about 1919 Comments:
A lot of secrets surround her.
Name: Janet <ukmum68@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-10-12 Earliest Known Ancestor Pokryfka,Gruba They were from German Poland Born about 1875 Comments:
Researching my husband's family and a John Joseph Gruba married an Anna Pokryfka in 1902, Detroit, Michigan. 1920 they lived on Ypsilanti Road, Flat Rock,four daughters Margaret,Catherine,Leona,Rita. John, machinist truck factory. 1930,John, widower, proprietor of a gas station at 709 Telegraph Road. Like to find a cemetery or data on the truck factory and gas station.
Name: kenneth betts <caseybee33@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-10-02 Earliest Known Ancestor simon miller They were from ??pa. ??n.y. Born about 1806 Comments:
have been unable to find information on him
Name: Daniel E. Charbonneau <dcharb7@fastmail.fm> Date: 2007-09-27 Earliest Known Ancestor Barthlomew Charbonneau They were from Flat Rock, Rockwood Born about 1818 Comments:
My grandfather was Levi and great grandfather was Barthlomew; my grandmother was Alexandrine Sanscraint; my father was Edward Eli born in Flat Rock in 1887. I recently requested a birth certificate from MI for my father, Edward, but was told one could not be found. I'm looking for clues and would appreciate your help.
Name: Tina Brown <carmaskid@charter.net> Date: 2007-09-27 Earliest Known Ancestor Gilles Lauzon They were from Caen, France Born about 1631 Comments:
Nice pages
Name: Joann <rpmsailor@aol.com> Date: 2007-09-26 Earliest Known Ancestor Gabriel Blanchard & wife Hannah M. & son William Henry They were from 1860 Born about 1800-1802- Comments:
looking for descendants of Blanchards from Brownstown Twp (Gabriel and William Henry)both landowners and possibly buried in Rumsey Cem. Also Emma Jane Savage Parker (nee Blanchard) from Flat Rock. Please contact.
Name: Michael Odette <frogdogmojo@aol.com> Date: 2007-09-12 Earliest Known Ancestor Gabrielle Odette/Audet dit Lapointe They were from Canada/New France Born about 1830 Comments:
Thank you. Will be joining soon.
Name: Dale Renaud <dalerenaud@wowway.com> Date: 2007-08-31 Earliest Known Ancestor 1532 They were from France Born about 1532 Comments:
Enjoying putting the puzzle of the family together. Looking to fill in a few branched of my tree. Lots of Renauds downriver
Name: Earl Lipscomb <lippy45@verizon.net> Date: 2007-08-26 Earliest Known Ancestor gggrandfather They were from Northlew, Devonshire, England Born about Abt. 1787 Comments:
I was am looking for information about my gggrandfather when I found your website:
John Lipscomb, b. abt. 1825, Canada
George Lipscomb, b.15 Dec 1851, Wyandotte, Michigan
George is the son of John.
Name: Beverly MacNellis <beverlyann@comcast.net> Date: 2007-08-26 Earliest Known Ancestor Josiah P. Willard They were from Waltham, Mass Comments:
Looking for him
Name: George D Craig <craigs22@verizon.net> Date: 2007-08-20 Earliest Known Ancestor Hannah Lefevre They were from New York City Born about 1879 Comments:
ugust on Dec. 5 ,1936 & Spencer on Sep. 24 , 1955 . We have traced the other children in that area but have not been able to find August nor Spencer . Spencer registered for the Draft in 1917 but nothing else is known . Thanks for any help or advice you can offer. If we can ever help you in Beaver County ,PAp[lease holler . George D. Craig Former RAOGK volunteer for Beaver County ,PA
Name: Cheryl Balint <clbalint@mindspring.com> Date: 2007-08-01 Earliest Known Ancestor Charles M. Merriman They were from New York & Wayne Michigan Born about 1818 Comments:
Charles Merriman of Wayne MI was my 2nd great-grandfather. He came to Michigan about 1836 from New York and he died in Wayne Mi in 1860. He married Paulina Burbank about 1846 and they had five children, Charles Jr. Zachery, George, Paulina and Fremont. Their daughter, Paulina, married George Handeyside. They are all buried in Glenwood cemetery.
Name: bonnie (rocha) koths <bonnie142@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-07-28 Earliest Known Ancestor 1865 They were from germany Born about 1816 gr mother 1818 gr father Comments:
hi i use to live in linclon park on russell st near sears. went to old post office many time glad your there now. bonnie
Name: James D. Black <jamesb248@aol.com> Date: 2007-07-10 Earliest Known Ancestor Morris Gibbons They were from Louisville ,GA. Born about 1810 Comments:
Gibbon family from Michigan.
Name: Brian Smith <brian@lotusphotographers.com> Date: 2007-07-03 Earliest Known Ancestor jesus They were from nazareth Born about 40 bc Comments:
loving the history
Name: Raymond Morin <raymorin@ameritech.net> Date: 2007-05-22 Earliest Known Ancestor Jean Nicolet They were from Canada Born about 1590 in France Comments:
95% of my family tree is French Canadian.I just retired. I would like to start researching the Brohl Family in Wyandotte. I live about 4 or 5 blocks from St. Johns. The main reason I am contacting you now is that I need to find out the hours and telephone number of the Mormon Church on Grange Rd. I need to order some microfilms. I thought maybe you could help me with that number. They don't answer the numbers I've called. I'll be at your July meeting. I just found out about you on the internet.
Name: Connie Keeney <cmyquilts@comcast.net> Date: 2007-05-16 Earliest Known Ancestor Maveal & Pilon They were from Springwells & Ecorse Born about 1860's Comments:
This is a big help!
Name: Diana Lave <makee3@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2007-04-18 Earliest Known Ancestor Caroline Wilk They were from Michigan Born about 1859, Macomb County Comments:
Caroline Wilk was my husband's great grandmother. She moved to Wyandotte with her parents in the early 1860's according to Trinity Luthern Church records. Her father, Charles Wilk was a Justice of the Peace in Wyandotte in 1892. She married August Martin who was from Hamtramck, immigrating here from Germany with his parents on Oct. 21, 1853. He served in the Civil War, 11th calvery. After the civil war he reinlisted in the 7th Calvery. He was wounded at the Battle of Washita on November 27th, 1868.
Name: Steve Scharboneau <sscharb@qwest.net> Date: 2007-03-31 Earliest Known Ancestor David Sharboneau They were from Monroe Born about 1818 in Canada Comments:
Looking for all I can find. Victor Dussia b abt 1828 wife Zoe De ? Joseph Mexico b abt 1853 wife Lucia Venier. Thanks
Name: MC Thompson <thompsonmct@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-03-28 Earliest Known Ancestor Marie Cecelia Odette They were from Quebec Born about 1870 Comments:
My grandmother was Marguerite Cecelia Odette married to Carlton Blaine Thompson. Carlton was from Maine, Marguerite was from Quebec. Marguerite had Blackfoot Indian ancestors as well as French. Carlton B. Thompson and Marguerite moved to Rhode Island and had 8 children - 7 boys and 1 girl. On my grandfather's side (Carlton), his earliest ancestor was David Thompson who came from Scotland as an agent of Mason & Georges in the spring of 1623 he began a settlement at Little Harbor near the mouth of Piscatoqua (spelling?) near the present site of Portsmouth, Maine. About 1626 he took possession of an island in Boston Harbor still called to this day "Thompson's Island".
Name: Bob Kalich <kalkar@wyan.org> Date: 2007-01-06 Earliest Known Ancestor Joe Kalic They were from Croatia Born about 1850 Comments:
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