Muskegon County, MI

Posted Queries for October thru November 1998


SURNAMES: AB CDE FGH IJK LMN OPQ RST UVW XYZ

Surnames: MOON, NOBLE

Researcher: Gail Brown
Email: gailwbrown@bigfoot.com
Date posted: Saturday, October 3, 1998
 
I'm looking for descendants of John Wesley MOON, b. 18 Jan, 1836, Van Buren Twp, Wayne Co., MI, s.o. Stuart/Stewart/Steward C. MOON, and Mary. He was the brother of my 2nd great-grandmother Elizabeth MOON BROWN. Following her death, and that of her sister Emeline, in 1853, the MOON family went to Jackson Co., MI. According to the bios I have, he went to Muskegon in 1856, and was employed as head sawyer, at Beidler Bros. A true success story, he eventually became stockholder and president, or vice-president, of several Muskegon firms, and served two terms as Michigan state senator (1886 - 1890), and one term as U. S. Senator in 1892. John Wesley Moon was married to Alice Noble, in 1867, and they had 6 children, 4 of whom were still living in 1898, when one of the bios was written. The children were not named, but I would like to make contact with any of John and Alice's descendants. One bio is from _Michigan Biographies, Vol. 2_, and the other is from _Michigan Pioneer and History Society, Historical Collections, Vol. XXVIII_, and I'd be happy to share my copies with anyone..

Surnames: BARBOUR, BOWMAN, MERCER, PRIEST, SIDERS, SMITH, STEPHENSON

Researcher: Tracy Stephenson
Email: tstephl@ncats.net
Date posted: Sunday, October 4, 1998
 
SMITH-Looking for info on the parents of Henry Lester Smith aka Jack Smith. They are known in the family as Isaac and Rhoda Smith. Any info would be appreciated. Henry Lester Smith died in Muskegon Co. in the 60's..

Surnames: DONIHUE, FOOTE

Researcher: Suzanne Frantz
Email: suzyfrtz@tir.com
Date posted: Friday, October 9, 1998
 
GIBBONS DONIHOO (also went by 'G. S." and the spelling of the surname varies, can be 'DONIHUE' etc) was enumerated in Muskegon "Ottawa County" in the 1850 Federal census, as was his future wife MARY S. FOOTE, and her father G. W. FOOTE. The men's occupations were "lumbering." I am searching for a record of Gibbon's and Mary's marriage (1851) or any other information out there pertaining to the families. Thanks in advance.

Surnames: CARRIER, PHILLIPS, SORENSON, STENBERG

Researcher: Jim Stenberg
Email: jpsten@mail.tcbi.com
Date posted: Tuesday, October 13, 1998
 
We are seeking information on John STENBERG b. 1862 NY d. 7-2-1927 Muskegon, MI, 1st m. Maria(Mary) LANDGREN b. 1-1864 Sweden d. 5-26-1904 Muskegon, MI. 2nd m. 1906/1907 Anna SORENSON b. 1879 Sweden, d. unknown. The family was in Muskegon County in 1900-?? His son Adolph STENBERG b. 5-4-1898, d. 9-29-1960 Muskegon, m. Alma CARRIER B. 1910 MI, d. 11-16-1938 Muskegon, buried Fremont, Newaygo County. Her parents were John Carrier and Nettie Phillips. Any help will be appreciated..

Surnames: LANGE, LUIKENS, MEDENDORP, VANDERLAAN, WIERDA

Researcher: Carolyn Medendorp
Email: ApliKaye@aol.com
Date posted: Tuesday, October 13, 1998
 
Arent Harms MEDENDORP arrived in Muskegon in 1882 with sons John and Harm and daughters Elizabeth (married George VANDERLAAN), Gielje, known as Gladys (married Klaas LUIKENS), Geeske (married Ede DE LANGE), and Fenna (married Rentje WIERDA) If this is your family I would enjoy sharing information..

Surnames: KNOWN, SIRNAME

Researcher: Retha Alexander
Email: rethaalex@prodigy.net
Date posted: Monday, October 26, 1998
 
Malenia, a resident of Muskegon Heights, Mich., was married Sept. 10, 1900 in Canada to an American. There was an item in the local newspaper(s) about the marriage, a copy of which I would like to have. Any suggestions? Retha Alexander

Surnames: DODSON, HAWKINS

Researcher: Jolene Kelly Pillars
Email: famlyfndr@coslink.net
Date posted: Saturday, October 31, 1998
 
Edward HAWKINS b. c. 1888 Oceana Co. Married Iva. children: Ella c. 1910, Lea/Leo c. 1913, Irene c. 1914, Allen c. 1917. Lived Oceana Co., Berrien Co. Died Muskegon Co. Buried Lakeside Cemetery..

Surnames: BARDEN, BURCH, BURDICK, MARTIN, MASTERS

Researcher: Connie Hollis
Email: Wishbone@cybersol.com
Date posted: Thursday, November 5, 1998
 
I am searching for any info on Ellen Burch Martin Burdick Barden Masters. She was born in 1859 in Angola, Ind., married a Mr. Martin and a Mr. Burdick, then married Alfred Barden on July 26, 1884 in Grand Haven, MI. In 1940, she was married to George Masters and living in Pullman, MI. She had a daughter by one of the above husbands, who drowned in Groeshorn Lake in Saugatuck, MI. I'm looking for anything:-) Thanks Connie.

Surnames: EILERS, RAGER, SEABEN

Researcher: Kim DePuit
Email: trakd@aol.com
Date posted: Sunday, November 15, 1998
 
Am seeking any information on the ancestors/families of Walter H. Seaben b. 1896 Illinois ? d. 1964 Montague, MI. Walter married Clara G. Eilers in 1930 and resided in White River Twp. and Montague, MI. Also seeking information on the family/descendants of Henry Eilers who married Elizabeth Rager. They had at least 7 children, and also resided in White River Twp. Any help of any kind would be greatly appreciated, as I have hit a brick wall.

Surnames: MCNALLY

Researcher: John McNally
Email: Bocapark@AOL.com
Date posted: Sunday, November 15, 1998
 
I am researching the McNally family of Washtenaw County, MI and believe that a Hugh McNally, from Ireland, entered the U.S.A. in Michigan by way of Quebec. The records I have mention that he entered Michigan at "Whitehall". Does anyone know if there are any records dating back to the 1830's that would show arrivals at this port of entry? Thanky you.

Surnames: RICHARDSON

Researcher: Renee Richardson
Email: renee.richardson@tdsi.com
Date posted: Monday, November 16, 1998
 
I am looking for ANY information on a RICHARDSON family that lived in the NORTON TWP. in 1936. The father: GEORGE RICHARDSON, mother: THEO DAVIS RICHARDSON, 5 sons (one named DONALD GENE - born 1936)and 1 daughter. Specifically looking for names of the other children for hetitage contact..

Surnames: NEVINS

Researcher: Carl Hommer
Email: chommer@purduenc.edu
Date posted: Tuesday, November 17, 1998
 
Information about Robert Nevins born 1714 in CT (Hartford) died 6-5-1764 in Hartford, CT. He married Mary Smith 11-10-1728 in Hartford, CT they had 7 children. Samuel, John, Mary, Marion, Marath, Robert, Anna. Samuel is my g g g g g grandfather. I have traced the Nevins family foward from this date to OH and Muskegon, MI. Now its time to keep going back..

Surnames: CHAPMAN, RILEY

Researcher: Gordon Hammerstrom
Email: hammer@rconnect.com
Date posted: Tuesday, November 17, 1998
 
I am researching my Osborn family and know that a great Aunt named Romelia Osborn married Elijah Chapman. They were born in NY but were in the Kalamazoo, Van Buren area in the 1860's. One of their sons, John H Chapman, died at age 6 in Grant, MI(Oceana Co in 1873) and their daughter, Romelia, married Peter Riley in Muskegon Co. They had other children and I know more about them. These Chapmans are buried in Cando, North Dakota. I know they were in the Whitehall area before going to MN and on to Cando. Thanks, Judy

Surnames: NEVINS

Researcher: Carl Hommer
Email: chommer@purduenc.edu
Date posted: Tuesday, November 17, 1998
 
Robert Nevins, born 1714 CT, died 6-5-1764 in Hartford, CT. Married Mary Smith 11-10-1728 in Hartford, CT. I have traced the family from CT to Muskegon, MI.

Surnames: BEEMAN, GIDDINGS, HORTON

Researcher: Nancy Beeman
Email: tnbeeman@gte.net
Date posted: Wednesday, November 18, 1998
 
Does anyone have info. on the Horton surname. My husband's mother's maiden name was Horton. This is what I have. Her father was Olozo Horton. Also know there is a Horton Cementary on Ewing Rd. Twin Lake, Mi. still present. Horton Subdivision at Ewing and River Roads. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I also have info. on Giddings, Beeman . Thanks Nancy

Surnames: KISINGER

Researcher: Ronald L. Kyes
Email: kyes1@hotmail.com
Date posted: Tuesday, November 24, 1998
 
Looking for death notice or obit for Flora B. KISINGER who died 24 Dec. 1964 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated..

Surnames: WELLS

Researcher: Linda Maberry
Email: lmaberry@ipa.net
Date posted: Thursday, November 26, 1998
 
I am searching for the descendents of Byron E. Wells and wife, daughter of L. C. Morgan. They were married February 28, 1880 in Muskegon and had two daughters, Dora and Ruth. One daughter was married to O. E. Bell and the other was married to Archie E. McCrea. Mrs. Wells passed away at her home, 2463 Lake Shore Drive in 1926. Any information that you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Linda Maberry.

Surnames: BELL, MCCREA, MORGAN, WELLS

Researcher: Linda Maberry
Email: lmaberry@ipa.net
Date posted: Thursday, November 26, 1998
 
I am looking for the descendents of Byron E. Wells and wife, daughter of L. C. Morgan. They were married in Muskegon February 28, 1880 and had two daughters, Dora and Ruth. Mrs. Wells died at her home, 2463 Lake Shore Drive, in 1926. She was survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. O. E. Bell, and Mrs. Archie E. McCrea, and two brothers, James L. Morgan of Edgerton, Wisconson, and W. F. Morgan of Marquette, Michigan, and eight grandchildren. Thank you for any information that you can give me. Linda Maberry


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