Muskegon County, MI, Posted Queries

Muskegon County, MI

Posted Queries for December 1998 thru January 1999

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Surnames: GOOSEN, GOOSSEN: George Goosen (Goossen), born 1881 born Muskegon Co. died 1945 Muskegon Co. Veteran of WWI, worked Cont. Motors. One of orig. nine employees, father of seven children. Would like info on military service, wounded in leg, treated in VA hospitals in Grand Rapids, obituary, member of religious, faternal, etc.

Surnames: CHANDLER, HAMILTON: The Chandlers lived in Muskegon County prior to 1915. George Chandler married a Charlotte XX reported to be 1/4 Potowatimee Indian. David Chandler,b 1859, d 1932 married Ophelia Hamilton, b 1868, d 1953 in Bozeman, MT. Ophelia's parents were registered as colored. All were residents of Muskegon County prior to 1900. Thank you.

Surnames: BRIDGES: Seeking info on a George or Martin Bridges who lived in the Sullivan area of southern Muskegon county. He had a son named Maurice "Mont" Bridges b. about 1871 who lived in Home & Barton twsp of Newaygo county. Maurice was my gr grandfather and his parents are a mystery to me . Cannot find anything on them..

Surnames: GROENDYK, GROENDYKE: Cornelious Groendyke native of Holland and wife Anna in 1910 Muskegon, Muskegon county, MI enumeration district 84 family number 135. Children Jacob, Cornelious, Dena, Dora, Nellie, Anna C, Riender. Anna died at her home on Acorn Stree, Muskegon Twp October 16, 1912 leaves children, husband and brothers Peter and John Cramer of Muskegon. Funeral services preformed by Rev. Henry Mulder at Second Christian Reformed church, buried at Oakwood Cem.

Surnames: BOWER, KREHN, SELLERS, TRAFFLEY: John KREHN and w. Elizabeth BOWER of Germany, brought 4 children with them to Sullivan Twp, Muskegon Co. MI. These were Frank, William, Francis, Anthony. Dau. Elizabeth b. Sullivan Twp, 1889. Elizabeth m. Franklin SELLERS b. Putnam Co,IN. Frank KREHN m. Mary Matell Traffley in 1915 when he was 46 years old. Anthony KREHN m. Lena??. He had a fruit stand near Ravanna. I believe he adopted a son named William. Wish to contact anyone researching these families. Elizabeth and Frank SELLERS were my grandparents..

Surnames: MULDER, VANHATEN: I am looking for information on an ancestor by the name of Charles Mulder whom I believe may have been born in the Muskegon County area sometime around the 1860's. He was married to Ida VanHaten or VanHaizen. They had a daughter by the name of Cora Mulder who was born on 10 Aug. 1880 in Muskegon. I would appreciate any information that you might have the ability to supply. Thank you in advance.

Surnames: THURSTON: I am looking for any information concerning David W. Thurston. David mustered into the Union Army in Company D Eight Infantry - Michigan Army in Dayton? David was married to a Sarah E. Thurston. They had a son named Charles. David died 2-28-1911. I am hoping there is a trace of him in Muskegon County. .

Surnames: JOHNSON, VANDERWEST: Am seeking information on part of my Mother's family. The surname is Vander West. My Grandfather's brother moved to Muskegon 60 or more years ago. I am seeking information on that side of the family. My Grandfather's parents were Abel Vander West and Anna Vander West. They both died in Laketown in 1897. I am in receipt of a copy of a letter from Paul Wayne Johnson which states that he ran across information about this side of the family while searching for information on his other side of his family. Mr. Johnson lived at 919 W. Forest in Muskegon, Mi. The letter is dated May 17, 1977. I had tried reaching this gentleman, but to no avail. He may not even be living at this time. Anyone with any information on the Vander West family of Muskegon or anyone who is related to Paul Wayne Johnson may have the information I seek. Thank you..

Surnames: CHANDLER, HAMILTON, HARRIS: Looking for information on GEORGE G. CHANDLER,b 1832 England married Charlotte Harris, b 1836 IN. children David - married Ophelia Geraldine Hamilton, b 1867. moved to Montana in 1906 with his family. Priscilla - was interned in a home?

Surnames: GILCHRIST: I am looking for Archibald GILCHRIST b. 1847 in Simcoe County Canada West. By 1881 he was living in Muskegon County possible in the Town of Muskegon with relatives which may have included his brother Neil..

Surnames: TURNS, WAGENER, WAGNER, ZELLAR: Searching for family of HERMAN HEINRICH ALBERT ZELLAR b. 1824, Goslar, Hannover, Germany. Came to Chicago ca. 1869 supposedly with a rich aunt and her three sons (names unknown) Married AUGUSTA KRISTINE CAROLINE WAGENER also of Goslar, Hannover, Germany in Chicago December 1871. Came to Muskegon County before 1880. Had a large family - 6 sons and 6 daughters. My grandfather CHARLES SAMUEL ZELLAR b. 1886 m. 1911 GERTRUDE MATILDA TURNS. They came to Anderson, Madison County, Indiana with their daughter in 1929. Would like to correspond with anyone connected with this family..

Surnames: MALMQUIST, TURNS, WAGNER, ZELLAR: GERTRUDE MATILDA TURNS (dau. of Williamson TURNS & Augusta MALMQUIST) b. 1890, m. CHARLES SAMUEL ZELLAR in 1911, Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan. They had one daughter and the family migrated to Anderson, Madison County, Indiana in 1929. Would like to make contact with anyone interested in the TURNS family. .

Surnames: PARK, URIE: ANNA URIE PARK WAS LIVING IN MUSKGEON HEIGHTS IN 1920. SHE HAD TWO CHILDREN. ROLAND WAS 16 AND EVELYN WAS 7. SHE WAS A WIDOW AND THAT TIME. SHE KEPT HER MAIDEN NAME OF URIE. SHE IS MY GREAT-GREAT-GRANDFATHER'S DAUGHTER. I'M LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON HER AND HER FAMILY. THANKS.

Surnames: PAVLICH: Seeking info on 4 PAVLICH brothers (Anthony, Peter, Paul & Charles) born in Croatia late 1800s, came to US early 1900s originally to copper mines in the UP, later bought farms in Muskegon, MI. Anthony married Mary ?? and had: Anthony, Mildred, Eva, Irene, Emily, Elizabeth, Josephine, George..

Surnames: DOWNEY, HAGGERTY, HULBERT, LEGG, MCILRATH: I am looking for any info on James L McIlrath's family Born in Ohio June 15 1881 D:May16 1966.Married Nora Mae Downey(B:Aug 2 1888 in Claybanks Township D;Oct 10 1974) in Muskegon in 1907.James was from Stony Lake MI.He built Homes In Muskegon including family home at 1956 Continental street.He also ran ferry. The Alderbelle from Goodrich Dock in Muskegon to N.Muskegon. ( rnd Trp was .15 Acc to schedule we have). He also ran logmill at Stony Lake, Duck Lake RD. and Senic Drive. We have Reciept from U.S. Dept.of Int. dated Feb.13,1934 for wood for the Muskegon Block House. thier chldren were: Charles, Louis Clyde McIlrath B:July 19 1913 D:Sept 27, 1983.(My Grandfather),Clarence,Raymond and Collen. All of the boys resided in Muskegon and raised thier familes here.We would apprciated any info. Sincerely,Barbara L.Adams (McIlrath).

Surnames: DOLLAWAY, HICKS, LINDSEY, ROBINSON, TAYLOR: Looking for info. about Dollaways and Robinson that lived in Muskegon Co. Holton area. My Grandfather 's Name is Louis Dollaway..

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