Alger County, Michigan Queries

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Joshua Gira Tue Sep 10 00:10:21 1996
I looking for more information on the surname LaVigne and Gira. Unfortunately, I don't know the exact county for either.
Wendi Johnson Sun Oct 20 10:11:17 1996
Guy Stanley Potts was b. 24 sept 1875 in Lexington MI. He married Susan Johnston (supposedly of MI). Guy's father was Myron Potts (a farmer). Susan had a sister Mary. I know this isn't much to go on, but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Joanna Mate Tue Dec 3 09:15:37 1996
ANDERSON, Theodore, my father. Last known to reside in Detroit, 1959. His family had been established in the upper peninsula for quite some time. His parents owned a small home. His father worked for the railroad as a conductor or ticketmaster and retired between 1951-54. I do not know his fathers first name, but believe his mothers first name to be Anna. He had several brothers and one sister. Names that I remember are Vigo, Hulgar and Iler. Iler was employed in mining and owned a farm and raised chickens and horses. Iler died in 1954-55, reportedly while at work in the mine. My fathers sisters name was Margaret, married name unknown. I believe she was married to someone in the medical profession. My father was married to Eleanor Josephine Pavlik sometime between 1940 and 1945. He has two children Joanna Karen born 9/24/47 and Jacquelynn Kay born 9/16/48. I am not confident what county or counties these individuals resided in, even though I actually attended kindergarten somewhere in the upper peninsula during 1952-53, (Joanna Karen). I would appreciate any information concerning my father or his family. There were a lot of aunts, uncles counsins and second counsins in the upper peninsula even in 1959. I would also appreciate any suggestions pertaining to persuing this. The only actual dates I have are birthdates for my sister and myself.
Ronald J. Sortor Fri Dec 13 04:44:59 1996
I am seeking information on James Edward Sortor(Sortore), son of James Longcore Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce, born in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan on 17 Nov 1853, died Deerton, Alger Co., Michigan on 14 Mar 1934. He was married to Alice Ann Ford, she was born in Troy, Miami Co., Ohio on 30 July 1857 and died in Sterling, Arenac Co., Michigan on 25 Feb 1936. They had on known son,Earl Hobart Sortore, born in Norway, Dickinson Co., Michigan on 8 Jul 1883 and died at Munising, Alger Co., Michigan on 10 Nov 1937. James Edward Sortore was at one time the proprietor of the Windsor Hotel in Kalamazoo. He was also employed as a traveling photographer, traveling from lumber camp to lumber camp taking pictures of lumberjacks. Any information on the life of or photography work of James Edward Sortore will be greatly appreciated. I have information on the ancestors of this family going back into the early 1700's and includes several Revolutionary War veterans. I also have information on allied families going back into the early 1600's. I am more than happy to share this information with fellow researchers.
Renee' Elbing Thu Jan 2 18:03:57 1997
My mother is looking for information in the family history of the Elbings. We do know that they came from Germany. They settled in Michgan. We know the Elbings who were desendants of Fred Elbing. However, only a few of the names are availble to us. If you have any info, please write me at my e-mail address
Patrick A. Lowery Mon Feb 17 13:52:52 1997
I'm seeking information on the following family that resided in Burt Township, Alger County in 1900. From the 1900 census: John Lowry, born May 1863 in Canada; wife Bridget, born February 1872 in Michigan; Children -- Edward, born December 1891 in Michigan -- Annabel, born September 1894 in Michigan -- Harry, born July 1896 in Michigan -- Kathleen, born 1898 in Michigan.

John was a longshoreman. He had been married to Bridget for 11 years in 1900. The census indicates he immigrated from Canada in 1869 and is naturalized. Although the record says both his parents were both born in Canada, which I believe could be erroneous (the entries are in a distinctly different handwriting from all other entries on the page, suggesting someone other than the census taker filled in blank spaces with a best guess, probably Canada because the place of birth of virtually all parents of heads of household and their spouses shown on this page is listed as Canada).

Actually, I believe John, here, is the son of John Lowery and Sarah Ann Watkins, my great grandparents. John Lowery (Sr) was born in Ireland and Sarah Ann in Ohio. In 1870 the family resided in Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan. The 1870 census says that John and Sarah's first two children, Lucy Ann, 9, and John, 7, were born in Canada West [Ontario]. Any information, especially any that would help me confirm this family tie, would be much appreciated.

John A. Rea Thu Apr 3 18:56:44 1997
My grandfather, Dr. Luke GENTLE was a physician at Grand Marais in about 1898 to 1900. I would appreciate any information on him there that might appear in a county history, a directory, a medical society listing, etc. Almost anything that would help me \ document his time there with his wife and children. Thanks
Laurie Johnson Mon Apr 28 19:40:57 1997
I am looking for information on Joseph Miron who was born 31 March 1834 in Montreal. Joseph had 3 brothers Charles, Napoleon, and Alphonso. Joseph also had 3 sisters--Hattie (who married a Couture) Aurelia, and Sophia. Joseph married Selina Gagnon in 1855. Joseph married a second time to Basilise Desjardins. Joseph and Basilise had 9 children (that I know of) Basilise (wife of Charles Swenor), Joseph Jr. (who married Louise Lancour), Louisa ( who married John McNabb), Julian, Hattie, Alphonso, Adolphus, Louis, and Annie. Also any info on The Desjardins family appreciated. Thanks
Art Jannery
Would appreciate any information re surname GENRY that appears in records of Munising Twp, Alger Co., MI, late 1800's - present. Many thanks. Art Jannery
Dempsey Fri Aug 1 10:46:09 1997
Does anyone have the obt.for RAYMOND ARNOLD who died in WETMORE,Mi. Alger Co. Aug,or Sept. of 1991-1992
Patrick A. Lowery Thu Aug 28 11:07:57 1997
Have a new e-mail address, so am resubmitting the following: Seeking information on this family found in the 1900 census for Burt Township, Alger County, Michigan: John Lowry, born May 1863 in Canada; wife Bridget, born February 1872 in Michigan; Children -- Edward, born December 1891 in Michigan -- Annabel, born September 1894 in Michigan -- Harry, born July 1896 in Michigan -- Kathleen, born 1898 in Michigan. John was a longshoreman. He had been married to Bridget for 11 years in 1900. The census indicates he immigrated from Canada in 1869 and was naturalized. Trying to determine if this John Lowry [Lowery] was the child of John Lowery and Sarah Ann Watkins (originally from Michigan), who had two children in Canada, Lucy Ann about 1861 and John about 1863, and who removed to Michigan about 1869 and resided in Shiawassee and Clinton Counties.
Ellen Espinosa Sun Sep 21 16:33:08 1997
Looking for information on my gr/grandfather Adolph WICKSTROM who I have been told lived in Chatham around 1920 or later. He lived in Rapid River when my grandmother, Ida, was born in 1885. In 1893 he had a son, John August, born in Negaunee. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with information regarding the Wickstrom Family.
Maxine Shannon Sun Sep 28 10:17:41 1997
HUTCHINSON/SMITH/SYKES; Looking for ggrandparents, Samuel Smith b.?1870; Mary Sykes b.?1870, married and had daughter Bertha Viols 12/1891. She married Roy Hutchinson. They worked in lumber camps. While in Cheboygan they had baby girl died infence; twins Henry and Daniel b. 2/12/1913. Henry died young. Roy Hutchinson was killed in car/train accident in Wolverine Cheboygan Co, MI. He and his 2 children are bured in Wolverine. I am looking for their Bertha, Roy, Mary and Samuel parents and siblings. Can you help?
Maxine Shannon Thu Oct 2 13:12:50 1997
GILBERT, Philbert; husbands biological father. Philbert Don McGillvery b. 18 june 1929, in Escamaba, MI. He was adopted by his Aunt and Uncle Daniel and Ethal Shannon in Gladstone, MI. He passed away 8 Jan. 1991 and his children and I are doing our family tree and would like to find his father and possible siblings. From information from family and friends his father came from this area of Alger Co. If you can help please e mail.
Vera PrattMarch, 1998
I am looking for my Aunt Lillian Revord. I haven't heard from her for 2 years i'm wondering if she is in the obituries. I can't get my cousin Raoul Revords e mail address. He is an attorney in Munising .please answer .
Ann HartneyMay, 1998
HARTNEY -- I have recently discovered that there is a very small lake in Alger county that bears my family's surname. Can anyone provide information about the origin of this lake's name? Thank you.
MargeJune, 1998
I'm looking for information on my Husbands Grandfather, Herbert HUBER. He lived in Shingleton (Alger county) and was murdered in Dec 1974 and his body was found in the spring of 1975 in a woods near by. Any newspaper articles about this or even an obit would be helpful. Anything at all. Thanks for your time. (Please e-mail me )
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