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Name: Kim (Roe) Kester <kimk920@gmail.com> Date: 2010-01-25 Names of my Ancestors Bower, Stevens, Roe, Yeider, Overhiser, Nuttall, Dunkelberger/Dunkelburger, Merriman, Watkins, Thompson, Branch, Slentz, Sternam Where they lived Arlington/Bangor/Geneva Townships, Van Buren County, MI Comments:
I have acummulated alot of information, on these families, and would love to add any new information, and or photo's. Anyone that needs help, feel free to email me!!
Name: Roger Jacobs <r.jacobs@live.com> Date: 2010-01-03 Names of my Ancestors Buck, Hodgman, Jacobs, Oakley, Smiley Where they lived 1785-? Indiana, Michigan, Ohio Comments:
A very helpful and easy to use site
Name: Randa Korson <randa3902@gmail.com> Date: 2009-12-29 Names of my Ancestors Randall, Shepard, Merritt Where they lived 1860 to 1920 Bangor & Area Comments:
I really appreciate all the information you have on your site. I live on the west coast so the internet is an important source for research.
Name: Catherine Spratt <catherine@soundcellar.co.uk> Date: 2009-11-17 Names of my Ancestors Charles & Josephine Grazulis Where they lived Early 20th Century to 1986 & 1995 Comments:
I would like to find out if Josephine "Jo" Lundy, listed in your obituaries but without a publication reference, is Josephine Grazulis, sister of Charles Grazulis and daughter of my Great Aunt Annie Grazulis (nee Januszauckas).
Name: Jim Baker <jpbmass@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-11-04 Names of my Ancestors Stephen Baker and Wives Where they lived Berlamont area - 1867 - 1905 Comments:
Looking for any information on Stephen's first wife listed in 1870 census as "Nancy".
Name: Gaye Good Ashby <gashby@ix.netcom.com> Date: 2009-10-31 Names of my Ancestors Good, Haynes, McNeary Where they lived Late 1800s, early 1900's Allegan and Van Buren Counties Comments:
Very happy to have found this site.
Name: Arlene Wardean <nammykin@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-10-14 Names of my Ancestors Adolphus Brown & familly Where they lived Paw Paw Twp, Van Buren, Michigan Comments:
Thank you. This has been a very elusive ancestor.
Name: Charles Willliam Bevard <cbe4538628@aol.com> Date: 2009-10-10 Names of my Ancestors Bevard, Beard, Baird, Bovard Where they lived 1800's/ Milford, Wayne, Eggleston Comments:
Just Looking For my GGGrand Mother..
Name: Brian Willey <bhwilley@charter.net> Date: 2009-09-20 Names of my Ancestors Streeter, Huber, Hill, Willey Where they lived Marcellus, Lawton, Porter twnshp. Comments:
Looking for any information on above named families.
Great Web Site !
Name: John Kesteloot <jkesteloot@tnt21.com> Date: 2009-09-05 Names of my Ancestors Jules Kesteloot Grandfather Where they lived 1916 Detriot Comments:
Looking for other kesteloot's that might be related
Name: Mike Scott <dina@gwtc.net> Date: 2009-07-13 Names of my Ancestors Joseph Scott Sr. Where they lived Mi. late 1800's maybe Pawpaw Comments:
This is the mystery branch of my search.His son Joe Scott is my gr-grandfather.Bn1852 in England,died 1922 Gregory Co.SDak. Would appreciate any help and any contact from Nina Belle Scott Winter(s)decendants.Nina is the sister of Arnold Jasper Scott-my grandfather.Joseph is possiply buried Van Buren Co.
Name: BLANCA <BLANCAACUNA@NETZERO.NET> Date: 2009-07-05 Names of my Ancestors cONCEPCION,ROSENDA,JUNIOR ACUNA Where they lived IN BANGOR MI Comments:
THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS ABLE TO FIND THE ADDRESS TO THE CEMETERY. I COULD NOT REMEMBER HOW TO TELL MY FRIEND HOW TO GET THERE AND, YOU CAN'T EVEN FIND lACOTA ON GOOGLE EARTH AND AFTER HOURS OF SEARCHING I FOUND YOU. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR YOUR WEB SITE IF I CAN HELP IN ANYTHING JUST LET ME KNOW. BLANC ACUNA
Name: Shirley (Ketchum) Ritter <shirleyritter@comcast.net> Date: 2009-06-18 Names of my Ancestors Ketchum Where they lived Van Buren Township Comments:
Still looking for more Ketchum information.
Name: Judd Cadwell <juddnevc@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2009-05-30 Names of my Ancestors John & Hannah Clark Where they lived Bloomingdale, 1936-1980 Comments:
Seeking information on John Clark Jr. Served in WWII. Died in New Guinea, 1942. Hannah Peavey Clark was my Grandmother's sister. Clarks owned a farm on 38 & 1/2 Street, just East of Bloomingdale.
Name: kay abbey <kfa044@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-05-09 Names of my Ancestors becker Where they lived pine grove township URL of my Webpage 1850 till ? Comments:
good website. toni benson has been a great help.
Name: Karen Leigh (Middaugh) Jungel <klmjungel@msn.com> Date: 2009-05-01 Names of my Ancestors Middaugh, Myers, Smith, Johnson, Palmer, Cuddeback, Logan, Buskirk, Where they lived since 1800's, Van Buren County, Michigan; New York; Pa.; Ireland; Holland (?) Comments:
Making some headway, slowly (but surely). :)
Name: Pamela Goodrode Symonds <Pamela_goodrode@hotmail.com> Date: 2009-03-18 Names of my Ancestors Goodrode, Henry, Kelly, Schelske, Dingman, Donovan, Chenery Where they lived Van Buren, Allegan, Kalamazoo counties Comments:
A cousin just told me about this site, I'm looking forward to digging around.
Name: Crystal <cdbresley@netzero.com> Date: 2009-03-17 Names of my Ancestors Bresley Where they lived 1844-1880 Van Buren Co Comments:
Great site, lots of helpful info
Name: Deb Hutchens <snstonlkmi1964@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-03-06 Names of my Ancestors Chaddock, Trowbridge Where they lived VanBuren County Comments:
Just getting back into my research, great sight used it before so knew it was a great place to start again.
Name: PATRICIA MACDONALD CARROLL <ocarmac@verizon.nett> Date: 2009-02-08 Names of my Ancestors Horace Macdonald Where they lived 1899 to 1937 in Michigan URL of my Webpage none Comments:
It would be helpful If I metioned the name if my ancestor in the text message. It was Horace P. (or R.) Macdonald. Im seeking info on his parents. It is rumored that he may have carried his mothers maiden name.
Name: PATRICIA MACDONALD CARROLL <OCARMAC@VERIZON.NET> Date: 2009-02-08 Names of my Ancestors Macdonald Where they lived 1899 to 1937 - Pa Pa, Traverse City, Grand Rapids and South Haven URL of my Webpage none Comments:
My Grandfather, who was born about 1885-86 in Ontario, immigrated to the US about the age of 5-7 from Ontrio, Canada. Eventually he opened a drug store in South Haven, MI where he married his second wife Porcia C. C. Unknown. He reportedly died in Florida on vacation and is burried in South Haven, MI. Macdonald Drugstore is still in South Haven although it has changed hands several times. He reportedly gained his U.S. citizenship at the PawPaw courthouse on Sept. 29, 1899. I am seeking inforation on his ansestors.
Name: PATRICIA MACDONALD CARROLL <OCARMAC@VERIZON.NET> Date: 2009-02-08 Names of my Ancestors Macdonald Where they lived 1899 to 1937 - Pa Pa, Traverse City, Grand Rapids and South Haven URL of my Webpage none Comments:
My Grandfather, who was born about 1885-86 in Ontario, immigrated to the US about the age of 5-7 from Ontrio, Canada. Eventually he opened a drug store in South Haven, MI where he married his second wife Porcia C. C. Unknown. He reportedly died in Florida on vacation and is burried in South Haven, MI. Macdonald Drugstore is still in South Haven although it has changed hands several times. He reportedly gained his U.S. citizenship at the PawPaw courthouse on Sept. 29, 1899. I am seeking inforation on his ansestors.
Name: Pat Brewer <brewpc.08@charter.net> Date: 2009-01-26 Names of my Ancestors Campbell,Peper,Becker,Waldschmidt Where they lived Bloomingdale,Berlamont,Breedsville,GrandJunction Comments:
I have your site marked as a favorite. I have used the databases quite a bit.
Name: Mary Hockstad <jamhock@bellsouth.net> Date: 2009-01-09 Names of my Ancestors Pardee, Ellis, Nash, Scanlon, Warner Where they lived 1860s thru 1910 Comments:
Anyone who is a descendent of these families is probably related to us. Especially seeking anyone who knows anything about James Pardee(Warner).
Name: Woodrow Stoddard <Ashygrams@aol.com> Date: 2008-03-03 Names of my Ancestors STODDARD Where they lived Hartford Mi...1880"s-2008 Comments:
I am 91 yrears old and borned in Hartford Mi left when I was about six, to move to Mishawaka In with my family.
Did reach several of my cousins who are still in Hartford Mi, thru the Van Buren site.
Woodrow Stoddard
Hemet Ca
Name: Deb Johnson <djohnson1159@msn.com> Date: 2008-02-20 Names of my Ancestors Brant,Pelong,Lacoss,Podojil,Johnson Where they lived Hartford,Lawrence,Paw Paw,Gobles,Berrien County. Comments:
Great web site
Name: Deb Johnson <djohnson1159@msn.com> Date: 2008-02-20 Names of my Ancestors Bant,Pelong,Lacoss,Podojil,Johnson Where they lived Hartford,Lawrence,Paw Paw,Gobles,Berrien County. Comments:
Great web site
Name: Paul Roney <paulroney@comcast.net> Date: 2008-02-02 Comments:
Seeking information re my uncle's foster mother, Dimis Cross who was born in Bangor, Van Buren County.
Name: Brandie Hurley (Baker) <spc_hurleys_love@yahoo.com> Date: 2008-01-24 Names of my Ancestors Baker Where they lived Berrien, Vanburan counties Comments:
Thank You for all your hard work
Name: Samuel Merritt <s_kmerritt@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2008-01-15 Names of my Ancestors Warren Where they lived Hartford, Flint, Ann Arbor Comments:
Thanks for the website!
Name: Larry Phillips <ldp07@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2008-01-05 Names of my Ancestors Porter Where they lived Mattawan Comments:
Lot of information, excellent site.
Name: Sonia Bullard Caldwell <sonia3@pldi.net> Date: 2007-12-29 Names of my Ancestors Bullard, Robinson, Bidlack Where they lived 1800's in Van Buren Co. Comments:
Searching for any information on these families.
Name: Marsha Lambert <gracie2b@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-11-21 Names of my Ancestors lambert lisowski terrell Where they lived Paw Paw Comments:
Robert and Katherine (Eberline) Terrell are my great-grandparents and are buried in Paw Paw (where I was raised). Albert and Helen (Grabowski)Lisowski are my grandparents and buried in St. Mary's Cem.
My parents are Marshall and Lucille (Lisowski) Lambert.
My father is buried here in Charlotte, NC.
Name: Ann Bailey <msu63mt@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-11-19 Names of my Ancestors Charles Hood, Joseph Kay, Edward Fenton Where they lived Paw Paw Comments:
Thank you
Name: Ann Bailey <msu63mt@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-11-19 Names of my Ancestors Charles Hood, Joseph Kay, Edward Fenton Where they lived Paw Paw Comments:
Thank you
Name: Barbara Butler <barbara_glynn@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-11-13 Comments:
Researching Trim, Rhoades, Burns and Sprague for my aunt.
Name: Mary (Shannon) Garrett <rubberduckie0089@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-10-23 Names of my Ancestors Shannon Where they lived Lawton, Marcellus, Volinia 1880-2000 Comments:
Thank you for the information you have provided for me in my search for my great, great, grandfathers brother Albert Shannon and his family. I am still gathering, I wish I would have started this years ago, now I have to find this data from generous wolunteers like you, as most of my grandfathers generation have passed. Please feel free to contact me if you know anything about the "Shannon's".
Name: georgia bella <geoabella1@aol.com> Date: 2007-10-22 Names of my Ancestors Vliek/Houseman Where they lived Decatur 1900 to present Comments:
Very nice I will be back.
Thanks
Name: Sonia L. Caldwell <sonia3@pldi.net> Date: 2007-10-19 Names of my Ancestors Bullard, Robinson, Bidlack Where they lived mid 1800 in Van Buren Co. Comments:
Good job on this site. I do appreciate all the hard work you have put in to it.
Name: Scott Hart <white_boii@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-10-19 Names of my Ancestors Carpenter, Newton, Harris, Woodley Where they lived England, Ireland, Canada, Bangor Comments:
This site is very cool, i love seeing the pictures of families. Hoping one day to see George Carpenter who came to the states in 1886 But i saw him in the Van Buren census in 1900.
Name: Virginia Reese <virginiaree@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-10-18 Names of my Ancestors Andrew Carpenter Where they lived 1860-1900, Decatur Comments:
Very informative site & easy to navigate.
Wonderful job that is greatly appreciated.
Name: Cathy Fleming <clflmng@earthlink.net> Date: 2007-10-17 Names of my Ancestors Pritchard, Pettingill, Ickes, Doughty Where they lived Van Buren Comments:
Having trouble tracing Philo Pritchard. Any information would be appreciated.
Name: Cinda (Hills) Haney <cindamhaney@hotmail.com> Date: 2007-10-01 Names of my Ancestors Hills, Irmen, Vincent, Gillespie Where they lived Lacota, Bangor, Grand Junction, Allegan County Comments:
Great website - the best I've seen so far. Lots of helpful information.
Name: George Koppers Jr. <GK1968@aol.com> Date: 2007-09-29 Names of my Ancestors Wilcox,Stuyvesant,Youker Where they lived Decatur tonwship MI 1856to? Comments:
I am so glad I found this sight.Thank all of you for the work you are doing.
Name: Judy Haynes <larjud@mt-vernon.com> Date: 2007-09-19 Names of my Ancestors Lydia Abel married to Roger Smith Where they lived Roger-d. 1834, NY and Lydia d.1841, Ny Comments:
My roger and Lydia are parents to Eli P. Smith
Name: Kelly DePierre <depierre@verizon.net> Date: 2007-09-13 Names of my Ancestors Flowers, Hice, Goodrich, Conkright, Where they lived Decatur, Hartford, Watervliet, Comments:
Van Buren has one of the easiest sites to navigate. Thanks for a great job.
Name: Jeff Zarend <jzarend@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-08-25 Names of my Ancestors Pleasant H. Oliver Where they lived Paw Paw URL of my Webpage http:\\www.zarend.com\genealogy.html Comments:
Investigating Oliver, Woodruff, Sturgis and other genealogy
Name: Jeanette Abronowitz <jatoz@comcast.net> Date: 2007-08-25 Comments:
Looking for the children of the late Loren and Dorothy (Krumwidi) KIDD of Lawrence Michigan. Also looking for the obituaries for Loren and Dorothy. Please e-mail me at the following addy: jatoz@comcast.net.
Thank you.
This is a wonderful help for those of us who are doing family research. Please keep it going.
Name: Carolyn Smith <smithcf2001@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-08-22 Names of my Ancestors Bass Where they lived 1910- present ,Van Buren, Berrien county Comments:
I am looking for information on family members by the name of Bass. They were around the Benton Harbor or Van Buren area.
Name: Carolyn Smith <smithcf2001@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-08-22 Names of my Ancestors Bass Where they lived 1910- present ,Van Buren, Berrien county Comments:
I am looking for information on family members by the name of Bass. They were around the Benton Harbor or Van Buren area.
Name: Janet Stoddard <Ashygrams@aol.com> Date: 2007-07-31 Names of my Ancestors Charles Frank (stanley) Stoddard Where they lived late 1800"s Hartford Mi Comments:
Trying to locate the parents of Charles Frank Stoddard
B 1846 Wilton New York..Moved to Hartford Mi D abt 1938 In.
Children Clinton, killed in the Army American legon Post 93 in Hartford named after him (STODDARD) in his memory.
Daughter Julia, Tilly, Ethel, Sons Daniel, Martin, William
just to name a few.
Janet Stoddard
Ashygrams@aolo.com
Name: Kim Landrum <itsme@voyager.net> Date: 2007-07-29 Names of my Ancestors Nystrom Forbes Langdon Berry Sherburn Anderson Gilman Root Keiffer Rediker Hanson Sager Pfister Forbes Where they lived Decatur, Lawton area Comments:
Love your Genealogy Department
Name: J Bruce <kittenlady_1999@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-07-13 Names of my Ancestors Armstrong,Taylor,Billings,Deback Where they lived Monterey twnship,Manilus,Pine River Comments:
What a Terrific informational site.
Name: Tracie E. Ott <tracott@comcast.net> Date: 2007-06-30 Names of my Ancestors NACKERMAN 1863-1949; Davolt C. SPILLERS & wife, Mary RARICK 1836-1928; Eli WILLIS & wife, Nancy GRAY GREY 1820-1901; Hi Where they lived They mainly lived in Bangor, a few in Columbia Twp. and they all arrived bet. summer of 1834-1880 Comments:
Hellen E. SMITH aka Elizabeth WILSON per son, Byron GROSS' death certificate. I'd really like to know more about her since she left her husband about 1851 and died in 1899 "interior of Michigan" and I'd bet she had more children (prob. WILSON) besides sons Byron & Spencer GROSS.
-- Thank you, Tracie (GROSS) Ott in Washington State
Name: Tracie E. Ott <tracott@comcast.net> Date: 2007-06-30 Names of my Ancestors Charles U. CROSS & wife, Mary S. WEST; Mitchell S. SMILEY & Rebecca HOGMIRE; Christian B. GROSS & wife, Hellen E. SM Where they lived They mainly lived in Bangor, a few in Columbia Twp. and they all arrived bet. summer of 1834-1880 Comments:
Joan, the Van Buren website is truly wonderful in all ways.
Thank you very much for everyone's interest, effort, and time involved!! (:
I have been researching the above surnames--ancestors & descendants, thus additional surnames for a number of years now and have numerous photographs to share, many acquired via sharing. I have a photos of Charles Uriah CROSS' two children, daughter Sarah M. who 1st m. Samuel SMILEY & 2nd A.J. NYMAN, AND 1st child born in Bangor, son Samuel P. CROSS who m. Phebe OWENS. These photos were taken when they were at least 70 years old. I'd love to see any pictures and photos of A.J. NYMAN and Phebe OWENS if anyone has one to share.
-- Thank you, Tracie (GROSS) Ott in Washington State
Name: Carol Gibbons <carol@yellowcottageinc.com> Date: 2007-06-29 Names of my Ancestors Philip & Lucretia Marcellus Where they lived 1850's paw paw MI Comments:
I'm looking for any information on the death and burial place of Philip and Lucretia Marcellus. They moved out to Michigan from harrisburg NY in the 1850's.
Name: beth greenaway <famgenealogy@comcast.net> Date: 2007-06-28 Names of my Ancestors Cuddeback, Gage, Rouse Where they lived PawPaw 1849 - present Comments:
Great site! Thank you for all the information!
Name: Elizabeth Palmer <elizabeth@vom.com> Date: 2007-06-19 Names of my Ancestors Slocombe, Spriggs Where they lived Bloomingdale, Paw Paw Comments:
Looking for info on these families who moved to this area in 1864.
Name: David Mckie <daviemckie68@msn.com> Date: 2007-05-30 Names of my Ancestors Mckie,McDowell,Anderson,Merring,Titus Where they lived Mckie(Three Oaks,Benton harbor MI) McDowell (Van buren MI) Titus (Otsego MI)Anderson(Washington) Merring (New Jersey and PA) URL of my Webpage http://daviemckie.tribalpages.com/ Comments:
Very Good web site . Thank you .so far one of the best Gen webs i've come across so far
Name: Laura (Luth) Novak <lanov@aol.com> Date: 2007-05-05 Names of my Ancestors Lohroff, Schonbok, Where they lived Wisconsin and Michigan Comments:
I am formerly from Decatur, MI. I began my genealogy research in 1991 and have an extensive data base. I am willing to share my info with anyone looking for information on the above families. I have some photos, but I am always looking for more family photos and more information. Great website! Very helpful. Thank you.
Name: Karen Leigh Middaugh Jungel <klmjungel@msn.com> Date: 2007-04-25 Names of my Ancestors Middaugh, Palmer, Smith, Myers, Johnson, Logan, Samms, Buskirk Where they lived Lawrence, Paw Paw - since mid 1800's to present Comments:
Middaughs came in from Barryville, Cuddebackville, New York.
Name: Margie Levy <mlevy@ejourney.com> Date: 2007-04-16 Names of my Ancestors Hayes Where they lived Pine Grove Comments:
Also Sherman City, Isabella Co. Mi
Name: J. Gillette <jgillette@freelanceenterprise.net> Date: 2007-04-12 Names of my Ancestors Gillett, Gillette, Schoolcraft, Webster, Milligan, Diamond, Dymond, Dailey, Scrimger, Avery Where they lived West Michigan, New York State, Massachusetts, Quebec Comments:
If emailing me, please enter the following phrase in the subject line: VALID GENEALOGY CONTACT
I am a
1. Grandchild of:
George Gillette & Dorothy LeBlanche Daliey
2. Great-grandchild of:
Charles Gillett & Caroline Elizabeth (Lizzie) Schoolcraft
William Earl Dailey & Lena Viola Scrimger
Name: Cathy Worsham <cathy@infront.com> Date: 2007-04-05 Names of my Ancestors Hendrixson, Harrison, Flickinger Where they lived Kalamazoo, Allegan, Calhoun Counties 1846-present Comments:
Lots of great information! Will return as I continue research of Hendrixson & Harrison family names. I checked Van Buren County seeking information on Lura Hendrixson Young who lived Decatur, Van Buren County in 1930 Census.
Name: Gary Austin <tooktheredpill@go.com> Date: 2007-03-21 Names of my Ancestors Austin, Rendell, Conklin Where they lived 1850-Current Comments:
Primarily in Watervliet, Hartford and Lawrence areas.
Name: Sally Thomas <franknsally@ultraplix.com> Date: 2007-03-13 Names of my Ancestors Streeter Where they lived MA.,NY,??? Comments:
trying to find John Streeter & third wife, Sarah Phelps 1738 on....son, Reuben Phelps Streeter and daughter of Reuben, Sarah who married Joseph Bull in Niagara Co. N.Y. in the mid 1800s.
Name: ashley hogmire <ashhogmire@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-03-03 Names of my Ancestors hogmire Where they lived apparently all over Comments:
I'm a Hogmire, and have done no research in Michigan, just in Hagerstown Maryland where the family farm named Fox Deceived was a monument until about 20 years ago, when it was torn down for a freeway or supermarket.
this is very interesting though.
I have never seen any photos of my ancestors, just property.
Name: Jo Snodgrass <jsnod40@earthlink.net> Date: 2007-03-01 Names of my Ancestors Snodgrass, Bennett, Truman, Poulton, White Where they lived MI, IN, OH ,PA,VA Comments:
I am always happy to share my research results with anyone working on my surnames.
Name: Ernest D. Kurth <erniedk@msn.com> Date: 2007-02-22 Names of my Ancestors Kurth Kleinhamer Philips Horstman Davis Plautz Where they lived 1820-present, Illinois, Nebr. Colo. Comments:
Looking for my father's older brother Walter F. Kurth, have info that he passed away in South Haven, Van buren, Mich. Looking for his family and burial location. Any info would be gladly appreciated.
Name: Shirley Ritter <shirleyritter@comcast.net> Date: 2007-02-18 Names of my Ancestors Ketchum, Emmons, Thompson, Snell Where they lived Van Buren County Comments:
I was able to clarrify a date today on the Cemetery site that cleared up something I've been working on on my husbands side (Ritter, Janosek). Thank you.
Name: Allan Lamb <allanlamb@comcast.net> Date: 2007-01-26 Names of my Ancestors Carpenter/Haney/Bullard Where they lived Early 1860's - 1920's Hartford & Decatur mainly Comments:
A Great Site! I return frequently. Thank you. Your efforts are much appreciated.
Name: Carol Reading "Moore" Battle Creek <carolou75@msn.com> Date: 2007-01-21 Names of my Ancestors Oscar Moore and Blooma Moore Where they lived early 1900 Geneva township Comments:
I'm finding your site more interesting all the time. Keep up the wonderful work. Just great!
I'm looking for grave sites of my aunt and uncle Blooma Moore and Oscar Moore
Name: Joseph Pergler <pergler@byu.net> Date: 2007-01-06 Names of my Ancestors Pergler Where they lived Illinois, Michigan URL of my Webpage http://www.perglers.com Comments:
I was excited to find an obituary index listing Evelyn Pergler through this website - Thanks.
Name: Phyllis Wenban <wenban@btc-bci.com> Date: 2006-12-29 Names of my Ancestors Hezekiah Wenban Where they lived Lacota MI. Comments:
Very interesting web site
Name: Brian Charles Hall <bhall@rtilab.com> Date: 2006-12-29 Names of my Ancestors Rix, Goodrich, Hobden, Williams, Hinkley, Eager Where they lived Mattawan, Almena, Oshtemo Comments:
My grandfather Clair G. Hall is listed in the Biographics of Van Buren Citzens 1912.
Name: Lori Veley Robirts <lorirobirts@sisna.com> Date: 2006-12-19 Names of my Ancestors Merton F, Frank b1856, John W. b1830 Where they lived Van Buren Co. 1850? to present Comments:
I am unable to find much information on the Veley family that moved from New York to Van Buren Co. in the early 1850's. I am decendant of Merton F. Veley b 1879 and moved to Spokane, WA. 1900 to 1909.
Name: Lynn Harding <woodzybelle@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-11-26 Names of my Ancestors Harwick, Love, Nash Where they lived Paw Paw, Lawton, Mattawan Comments:
Any info on these families would be greatly appreciated, especially the Love family (which may have a connection with a Nash family). These families are from New York. I am at a complete standstill with Grove Love. Much thanks.
Name: Marjorie Howes <mahowes678130736@aol.com> Date: 2006-11-12 Names of my Ancestors Cyrus & Susannah Logan Where they lived Lawrence Twp, Comments:
I am descended from Mary Ann Logan, daughter of Cyrus & Susannah, who married Arthur Drake, then Nathan Heath and lived in Oceana County, Michigan.
Name: Bill Nelson <trecherouscretin@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-11-01 Names of my Ancestors Nelson, Banta, Folk, Lafler Where they lived Many different VB addresses Comments:
Great job, Joan. I have been visiting this site for several years and I have really enjoyed watching it grow to the best ancestry web site I have found! Keep up the great job!
Name: Cheryl Kuenzel <cherylkuenzel@msn.com> Date: 2006-10-29 Names of my Ancestors John & Hancey Russell Where they lived John died 1885 & Hancey early 1900's they lived in Bangor(?) Comments:
This is a wonderful site. Thank you for your hard work!
Name: Shelly piskun <rmpiskun@charter.net> Date: 2006-10-26 Names of my Ancestors Wilson-Williams-Cross-Foster-Hinkley Where they lived 1800-1940 van Buren County Mi URL of my Webpage My family Roots Near and Far Comments:
These web sites have been soooo helpful in my family search.How much work all of you have done.Thank you .Rochelle Piskun
Name: John Ernest Lamb <John-Lamb@nc.rr.com> Date: 2006-10-25 Names of my Ancestors Ernest Hawks, Lucille Smith Where they lived Hartford, MI Comments:
Looking for information about how my Mother, Aliene Hawks Abbott Lamb. She graduated from Hartford HS in 1934.
Name: Stephen F. Kidman <stephenkidmansr@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-09-25 Names of my Ancestors Kidman, Klosen Where they lived Hamilton township Comments:
Looking for in formation on the Kidman, Klosen, Stearns (Julie-married to CJ Stearns)Families.
Name: Liz Witter <ewitter@smith.alumnae.net> Date: 2006-09-05 Names of my Ancestors Merwin Where they lived Bloomingdale Comments:
Would like to know where William Jesse Merwin (1827-1891) is buried.
Name: Jerry Rowland <jwr7777@aol.com> Date: 2006-09-04 Names of my Ancestors James and Sarah Rowland & family Where they lived 1861-1900 South Haven Comments:
James died between 1867 and 1870 and Sarah died June 1900. She was living with her daughter Hannah Wellington in Breedsville.
Name: Kathleen Hanlon <kmh682000@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-08-19 Names of my Ancestors chidester, hubbard,mudge Where they lived bangor 1850-1940 Comments:
Great page. I was hoping to see South Haven cemetary, but I do appreciate all the work it takes to build a database. Great Job!
Kathy
Name: Elinda Card <lynnandbill@gwe.net> Date: 2006-08-15 Names of my Ancestors Webster, Washburn, DeHaven, Eckler, Stone, Poorman, White Where they lived 1850-1944 Hartford, Arlington twp, Websters Hills, Lawton Comments:
Would enjoy hearing from any researchers of these families.
Name: Doretta Higgins <DHigginsDR@aol.com> Date: 2006-08-11 Names of my Ancestors Earl's and Crippen's Where they lived Decatur Michigan Comments:
I am a interested in any information about these names.
Name: Virginia Carpenter Reese <virginiaree@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-08-05 Names of my Ancestors Andrew, Wm"Will" Carpenter Where they lived 1870 - Decatur Comments:
Excellent web site, easy to navigate -- I actually found
my great grandfather, Will and gr. gr grandfather,Andrew.
Enjoyed this site - I'll be back!
Name: Kathleen Mihelich Black <kaffienefree@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-08-05 Names of my Ancestors Mihelich, Brisky Where they lived Calumet, MI Comments:
I am looking for a Jim Brisky in Paw Paw or anyone by that name, or Mihelich in your area. He is in his 60's. He knew some of my relatives in Detroit and I think in Calumet. My maternal grandmother's mother's name was Vincenza Briski. Hometown was in Lokve, Croatia. By the looks of your cemetery lists, there are other names there that are also in my family tree, related or by marriage: Gregorich, Grgurich,Ozanich,Chopp,etc. If you know anyone by these names, PLEASE contact me!! By the way, I was raised in Niles. My father was born in Calumet in 1918. I live in South Bend, IN
Name: melissa aguiar <melree2001@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-07-14 Names of my Ancestors george william blyth Where they lived Lawton Village -1870, Tnsp of Bangor-1880, Gobbleville-1894-1899 Comments:
This has been a very helpful website! I especially appreciate the help I received from Toni Benson regarding the Echoes Index online.
Thank You!
Name: Kim (Roe) Kester <kimk920@gmail.com> Date: 2006-07-10 Names of my Ancestors Roe, Watkins, Yeider, Sternaman, Stevens, Merriman, Bower, Overhiser, McKee, Slentz Where they lived Bangor Twp, Van Buren Co., Casco Twp, Allegan Co. Comments:
Great idea, Joan! I have been doing genealogy for over 20 years. I graduated in 1975, and lived in and around Bangor/South Haven all my life. If any of my class mates happens to read this, I'd love to hear from them. Anyone that has surname information.... email me!
Name: Betty Garesche Torno <BTorno@charter.net> Date: 2006-07-08 Names of my Ancestors GARESCHE, HOLLAND Where they lived Douglas, MI and St. Louis, MO Comments:
Good morning,
I know some of my GARESCHE relatives' obtituaries were published in the Saugatuck Commercial Record, but I do not find them listed in this index. Are you not listing any summer residents?
Thanks,
Betty
Name: Diana Sherburn <diana.sherburn@wmich.edu> Date: 2006-06-30 Names of my Ancestors Sherman Sherburn/e Where they lived Lawton/Decatur area Comments:
Numerous relatives, Thomas Anderson, Daniel Wilcox/Willcox, Peter Benwire, John Sherburn
Name: david r. hough <bluesilverado93@hotmail.com> Date: 2006-06-23 Names of my Ancestors hough Where they lived vanburen/kalmazoo Comments:
Looking for ancestors of the hough family ,garrett,ferdinand,freeman,william,harry
Name: Dee Ann Sperti Ridderbos <dr653@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-06-23 Names of my Ancestors Jacobs, Sperti Where they lived Bangor, South Haven Comments:
Great website! Thank you for putting this together.
Name: Rose Kersting <gandrkersting@iserv.net> Date: 2006-06-19 Where they lived Niles? Bucannan Comments:
I'm researching for a friend who is looking for her mother. She thinks she died in Berrion Cnty in 1967 at age 49. Her name is Mildred Bolding, married to a Charles Bolding.
Name: Ruth Crane <Lo4251@charter.net> Date: 2006-06-16 Names of my Ancestors Robert Hunter Where they lived Bainbridge and Pipestone twp, Berrien Co Comments:
I'm trying to find the death date and place for Estelle Hunter Wright, widow of John W. Wright, who was living with a daughter in Flint in the 1930 census. Her death is not recorded in Gennessee county, so would like to know where to search for her death. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Name: Patricia <pat-n-len@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2006-06-14 Names of my Ancestors Elias & Rinda Councell Where they lived Covert, Michigan 1890s Comments:
Hello
Name: Pamela (Poore) Keene <okeene2002@yahoo.com> Date: 2006-06-14 Names of my Ancestors Poor/Poore & Mc Alister Where they lived Arrived Cass MI 1846 Comments:
Trying to find the death record of Daniel Poor and his wife Malinda (Ingersoll) Poor. I know they are suppose to be buried in the Dowagic Cemetary according to he History of Van Buren County 1912. There is a write up on their son Simon Poor my great great grandfather. Any help would be greatly appricated. Pam
Name: Margaret Glidden <GGlidden@aol.com> Date: 2006-06-14 Names of my Ancestors Glidden-Ziemba-Wlodarczyk-Gleason Where they lived Paw Paw-Mattawan-Covert Comments:
Doing research on many names. Sorry to see that there are many names missing
Name: Shirley Avera <gilandshirley@verizon.net> Date: 2006-05-26 Names of my Ancestors Burke;Valentine;Goodrode;Curran Where they lived Kalamazzo Co,Van Buren Co1850s and on Comments:
Very informative web site
Name: Steve D. Nash <steve.nash@bliss.army.mil> Date: 2006-05-18 Names of my Ancestors Chester M. Nash jr. Where they lived 1930-2000, Decatur Michigan Comments:
I check in periodically to see if anything new. Thank you.
Name: Donald Martin <donald@smartme.com> Date: 2006-05-08 Names of my Ancestors Amyntus and Lucinda Earl Where they lived 1806-1877 and 1839-? Arlington MI Comments:
Thank you Joan! I just found an 1877 obituary you transcribed for my Great-Great-Great grandfather Amyntus Earl and one of his sons. What a great resource RootsWeb is! This really fills a big gap for me and makes it definite that I'm on my way to Van Buren county some time this year to continue my research.
Name: Julie Campbell <magsmom@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2006-04-26 Names of my Ancestors Joyce Where they lived Columbia 1920 on Comments:
Just learned my g-grandfather settled in Columbia with his second family. I'm hoping to find: 1. his burial place, and 2. cousins.
Name: Dory Butler Stiehl <DoDo5gs@aol.com> Date: 2006-04-25 Names of my Ancestors Butler, Hoag, Harrison, Dent, Webster, Where they lived Climax, Kibbie, South Haven, Lacota Comments:
I have visited this area numerous times when I was little and have always loved it--now I am visiting it for researching my family that have spread themselves from Grand Haven to South Haven and inward --and I still love it. I appreciate all the help I have been given from the Van Buren-Allegan Co's. Sincerely, Dory Butler Stiehl
Name: Pat Roberts <probe10209@aol.com> Date: 2006-04-11 Names of my Ancestors Kinney, Cornish, Hall, Scott, Nye Where they lived Porter and Almena Comments:
Looking for more information about all of the above ancestors. Some settled in Van Buren County 1860's.
I will share what I have.
Name: Connie Land <roncon@pics.net> Date: 2006-04-03 Names of my Ancestors Markle Where they lived Van Buren Co Comments:
Unable to access the Digital Images. Would like to have email sent to me of the Digital Image of Hazel Markle.
Name: Michael Woodard <azwoodards@cox.net> Date: 2006-03-26 Names of my Ancestors Woodard, Farrow, Lull, Irwin, Lufkin Where they lived Van Buren Co., Porter Township URL of my Webpage None Comments:
I just recently started looking for my ancestors and your site has been a great help. Thanks!!!