Chippewa County, Michigan
1996/97 Queries Received

Posted queries are listed below

by date received - oldest first


Patrick Garey Wed Oct 16 21:03:49 1996
Looking for death information for John Geary (Garey). He was on the 1870 census in Calhoun County, the city of Marshall. His widow, Nora (Honora) was on the 1880 census in Saginaw. He lived in Calhoun County, the Upper Pennisula, Saginaw and the state of Iowa. We believed he died between 1874 and 1880 in Michigan. He was born abt 1830 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
Dean Oberlin Mon Oct 28 23:11:16 1996
Seeking anyone who is reseaching any of the following surnames in Chippewa Co.: TARDIFF, PAYMENT, HINDS, BOUC/BUCK, ERMANTINGER, STILES or OLMSTEAD
Karen Fri Nov 1 22:34:50 1996
I welcome any information on Caroline Esther (Fulford) Bates, deceased on 1/16/1938; daughter of Caroline Esther Rundall and William Fulford. Particularly interested in ancestors, possibly Chippewa. THANK YOU!!
Michael Costello Fri Nov 15 17:53:50 1996
Dawson/McKee - Postel Dawson bn 1852 Yks. Eng. - to Beverly Township, Wentworth Co., Ontario 1857. Mar. Oct 1881 to Rachael McKee in Dundas, Ont. Three known children:- Rachael Amelia (1882), Clara Isabella (1884) Josephine (1886) All known to be living in Rudyard, Michigan c1893- 1901
Norma J Coles Thu Nov 21 17:57:00 1996
I am looking for Augusta Kirkpatrick (maiden name) any info. I heard she did pass away in 1989 or 1990. She was born around 1908-10 in sault st. marie. She left her young childen in 1933 and never showed up again. But may of stayed in the area until her death, I belive her obituary is in the Bayliss Public library but I am in NJ and cannot get there, so any info that can be sent to me would be most thanked!
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.

Bonnie Farner Sun Dec 29 10:31:59 1996
Looking for ANY information at all on Jessie Cameron, born July 28, 1880 and died April 22, 1967. Also for info. on her mother, Mary Annetta Bunton, born October 1855 and died May 14, 1891 in Sault Ste. Marie. Any information on the CAMERON or BUNTON families in this area would be most helpful
Anne (Proulx) Kinch Sat Jan 4 17:03:08 1997
Looking for the death record of Lewis SYLVESTER, d. abt 1892- he lived on Sugar Island, Chippewa County, Sault Saint Marie, Mi. married Louis Lavina LEVINS. She died in 1919, buried in Riverside,he is not there. Her Obit says that she was a widow for 27 yrs-which gives us the death abt 1892. There are cemetaries on Sugar Island, does anyone know if they have been read? Where that information might be found? These are my GGparents.
Lois Miller Thu Jan 16 21:44:45 1997
I am looking for information on Ambrose R. Davenport b. abt.1771 near Richmond, Va. He was a soldier at Fort Mackinac 1796. M. Elizabeth ?. They had a farm on the bluff and raised their children there.

The children included William b. abt. 1803 m. Mary Default, Nancy b. 1809 m.Caleb Sibley, Jane b. 1812, Henry b. 1813 m. Margaret Smith, Susan b.1817 m. William Johnston, Ambrose Jr. b. 1801 m. Susan DeCarreau.

Other names connected to this family are: Perrault, Bellanger, Louisigneau, Aslin, Lasley, Duclon, Morris and Hamonn. Is anyone else researching these names?

betty hompoth Fri Feb 7 19:27:19 1997
I am searching for a Hyatt family who lived in Mecosta County from 1829 and on. I understand they moved to Elk Rapids somewhere around the 1890's. I would be ever so greatful if someone new of a Hyatt from this area.
Diane Schelhorse Sun Feb 16 14:51:14 1997
I am looking for relatives on my fathers side, Russel L. WILSON. Who was born in Sault St. Marie. His mother Jenny Victoria DAY was born in Sault St. Marie, August 13, 1870 and her fathers name was Alex Day. His father John P. Day was born in Port Huron, August 18, 1868, and his father was Levi Wilson and his mother Margaret McMann. Both were born in Michigan. I would like any information on my family.
Lillian White Sun Mar 2 15:30:54 1997
I am searching for MASTA family information for my grandchildren. Masta is a very unusual name and there are less than 20 families throughout the U.S. However, I understand there is possibly a Chippewa branch and many are located in Sugar Island - also throughout the Upper Peninsula. I have quite a bit of information on the following up to the present that I am willing to share:

Joseph Amos MASTA, b. Jan. 11, 1897 in Houghton--m. to Ethel MONETTE. His father Amos J. MASTA, b. abt. 1869, m.Albertine Longpre. His father Michael MASTA, m.Rosaline Castains.

I have much more detailed information to share.

Joan K. LeVeque Sat Mar 15 19:07:25 1997
Seeking information on the families of Josephte deLAMORANDIERE born 1801 Kalamazoo, married (1)Thomas PRIOR,(2)Capt.PECK, she died in Sault Ste Marie 1854.Her sister Julie deLamorandiere born 16 May 1803 on Mackinaw Island married Jean Baptiste Rousseau, had two sons that I know of, Edward in 1835 and William. Julie died 19 May 1903 at the Soo, MI.Joan K. LeVeque 8303 Hidden Creek Ct. Flushing, MI 48433
Sally Jankowski Sun Mar 16 15:44:49 1997
Looking for information on Wesley John HUPFER. He moved to Sault Ste. Marie in 1902 and was a blacksmith for JH Bone and CA Moles. He died sometime after 1944. His wife was Mary VOGT. Their children were Oral Wilbert, Emelee, and Margaret (teacher at Washington School).
Monica Erickson Sat Mar 15 05:17:26 1997
TURNER, Robert m. Susan Gallagher. Robert and Susan Turner (org. from Ont. Can.) worked as a sexton and housekeeper for a Catholic parish in Sault St. Marie ca 1880-1900+.
John W. Melson Thu Mar 20 22:28:41 1997
I am looking for records regarding Alex LaFontaine or Fountain who was my maternal grandfather. He is buried in Mecosta County but don't remember the name of the cemetery.. He was married to Eita Richardson. Their children were Ina Fountain, Hazel, George, Mary and one more boy? (Can't remember the name). Alex LaFontaine or Fountain was born in Sault St. Marie area and had two other brothers. They were orphaned and moved to Traverse City and lived in an orphanage there. I understand the records were burned in a fire thus I am trying to trace any information I can get. Thank you for any help you can give me. I was born in Lakeview Michigan and raised in Big Rapids. I now live in Huntington Beach, California.
Mary Servais Tue May 13 09:32:09 1997
Information about James H. MacDonald (may also have spelled it McDonald) who married Charlotte Lark(e). James was born in 1857 in Gray Co. Ontario, and died May 31, 1923 in Sault Ste. Marie. Charlotte was born in 1861 and died in 1927. Would especially like to know who James parents were.
Jim Routhier Sat May 24 20:30:28 1997
I am collecting all information that I can on the Routhier family in Brimley area. Specifically, I am interested in any information on Theodore Routhier who would have arrived in the area with his wife and family around 1904.
Teri Eriksen Mon May 26 20:05:49 1997
Seeking connections with the family of James T. Mitchell (born about March 1845 in New York), migrated from Ontario to Sault Ste Marie around 1884-1899. He and his wife, Martha, are showing in the 1900 and 1910 census records. Other sources sought. There are at least 6 children: Margaret (married Herb Freeborn), Julia A. (b. 1875), Robert J. (b. 1878, married Dora _____), Maud (b. 1880, married ___ Hollis), Ida (b. about 1882, married Bill Wright), and Lillie May (our ancestor - b. 1883, married Andrew Roesky in 1912 and moved to Ohio).
Steve Jollineau Fri May 30 10:29:00 1997
Looking for information on man with surname JOLINEAUX or JOLLINEAU reported as living in Chippewa Co. about 1822. May have originated in Macinac area. In 1822 he probably would have had at least one child with a woman of unknown origin (maybe Native). Family eventually moved to Sault, Canada area but may have lived for a time on Drummond Island. Family "stories" suggestn this man and his wife were married in 1838 (Catholic) after having 5 children previous. He and his family probably lived near the British fort and likely followed the British northward when the fort changed hands in the 1820s.
Kyle Johnson Sun Jun 1 15:32:08 1997
I am researching the following names: Perry Harrison b. ?; married Martha Lambro They had eleven children who were all born in Sault Sainte Marie; one of which was Earl Harrison b. ? d. 1996. he married Leola Izzard b. March 5, 1918 in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You, Kyle Johnson
barb Wed Jun 4 06:26:25 1997
I am searching for my anseceters PIGEON, PIDGEON, AND SEARS THEY are chippewa indian and from White Pigeon, MI - and some migrated up north and help I would be grateful for. Thank you, Barb.
Kathy Sun Jun 8 05:48:27 1997
HOWELL Researching the descendants of John, Thomas and James HOWELL who emigrated from Norfolk county, Ontario to Sault Ste Marie in the late 1890's. John married (Alice?) and had sons Jay and Leonard. Thomas married Mary Ellen MCLEAN and had Clifford, Anna, Mary and Francis. James married Mamie STURDEVANT and had James; then married Margaret MCCASEY and had Arthur and Gertrude.
Debbie Rafferty Sun Jun 8 10:44:12 1997
Looking for information on Wish Mosher who lived in St. Ignace area. 100% Chippewa Indian. Died in last 5 years. Born abt. 1912 Any help please reply to: darlin415@aol.com
Donna Smith Vaughn Fri Jun 20 13:11:44 1997
NOONAN, JOHN JAMES "JACK",b:c1858,Montreal or possibly,Nova Scotia lived near Sault St.Marie area before moving to West Virginia. He was a woodsman (lumberjack)in Pocahontas Co.WV.until his death in 1942. He had a sister, "Josephine" who owened a clothing shop in MI or Canada called "Josies Fancy Frocks" c.1930s-40s and a sister who was a Nun, known by name of "Sister Angelique".Order unknown. I am stuck and would appreciate any NOONAN information. Thank you Donna Smith Vaughn,Riverside,CA.USA.
Brian Broadhurst Sat Jul 5 16:45:45 1997
I'm looking for proof of birth, relatives names, or any other information on a Robert F Fleming who I believe was born 7 February 1912 in Sault Ste. Marie. He is said to have been adopted by maternal relatives at an unknown young age when his parents were killed in an accident. His father may have been named Theodore and/or Joseph Edward Levine/Lavine or other (exact spelling unknown) and his mother Julia Fleming. They could have died in the Sault Ste. Marie area between 1912-1925. Robert may have had a sister named Eunice.
Kay McCaw Sat Jul 5 22:18:42 1997
NEED SOME HELP PLEASE WITH DATE OF DEATH FOR CAPTAIN DUDDLESON. HE WAS BORN IN OHIO IN 1848. IN 1895 HE MARRIED INA M. CROSS OF SAULT STE.MARIE. THE FAMILY HOME WAS IN SAULT STE MARIE. INFORMATION FROM HISTORY OF THE GREAT LAKES. JOHN WESLEY DUDDLESON WAS CAPTAIN OF THE STEAMER, LC
Michael W. Costello Sun Jul 6 08:47:13 1997
BUSH-DAWSON-McKEE-McLEAN-PIRUTCH-THORTON Postle (Postal) DAWSON (1851- 1922)Rachel McKEE (1864-1946) Mar. 1881 Dundas, Ontario. - To Rudyard, Chippewa Co.about 1892. Both buried Rudyard. Three known children: Rachel Amelia (1882-1969) Mar. 26 Jan 1904 to (1) Joseph PIRUTCH and on 14 Nov 1936 to (2) Malcolm McLean. Josephine (B1884 Mar. 04 Jan 1906 to Fred G. BUSH. Clara Isabella (1886) Mar. abt 1908 to (1) Henry Benson BUSH and (2) George Franklin THORTON. Did Postle & Rachel Dawson also have a daughter Sarah? Any information on any of the above families would be more than appreciated.
Joan K. LeVeque Tue Jul 29 15:32:17 1997
PECK,PRIOR/ROUSSEAU/DELAMORANDIERE,Looking for relatives, Josephte deLamorandiere born 1801 in Kalamazoo, Michigan Territory, married Thomas Prior on Drummond Island, MI, she then married Capt. Peck. Josephte died at the Sault in 1854. Would like to correspond with any relatives, we are related. My grandmother was Adelaide Marie born 10 Oct 1810 on Machinaw Island, as sister of Josephte. Also looking for family of Julie delamorandiere born 1803 who married Jean Baptiste Rousseau 1825 on Drummond Island and died 1903 at the Sault.
Michele Howell-Dipert Mon Aug 18 16:07:36 1997
****Searching for JOHN LABLANCE,and wife Gertie LaBlance... Please help me: I only know my grandfather who was 1/2 Chippewa Indian and 1/2 French was born in the U.P. of Michigan. I do not know what county he was born in???? I know he died in Marquette, MI but they can't find him in their files, because I only know he died Apr. 1978.:( They lived at 550 Star Route, Marquette, MI
Lablance, Gertrude Birth date : Mar 18, 1926
(Step Grandparent) Iss. : MI Death date : Oct 30, 1992 SS# : 384-24-1963
Zip code of last known residence : 49855
Lablance, John Birth date : Apr 2, 1899
(My Mother's father - my Grandfather) Iss. : MI Death date : Apr 1978
SS# : 367-18-9557
Residence code : MI Zip code of last known residence : 49855 Zip code of address where death payment was sent : 49855
My name again is: Michele Howell - Dipert Any help or information appreciated!
J.E.Taylor Fri Sep 5 21:43:30 1997
Am searching for info on Robert, James and George MILNE, three of the sons of Charles and Elizabeth MILNE who are said to have moved to Michigan- possibly around Sault Ste Marie in the late 1800's. The family had come from Aberdeen, Scotland in 1844 and originally settled in Wentworth County, Ontario. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who is researching MILNE's in the Chippewa Co. area.
Heidi Osterhout Wed Sep 3 12:40:19 1997
David OSTERHOUT D: 1920's? Rudyard or Sault Saint Marie Chippewa County children: Charles (1897-1980? my grandfather), Harry, Andrew, Margaret Q: Fullname, misc. dates, parents, origin, misc. other data available
Judy King Tue Sep 2 16:45:18 1997
Seeking information about Antoine DONER (Anthony/Antoine/Antonia DONNER/DONOR/DOANER: all variant spellings, same person) b. abt. 1835-36, Cheboygan, Cheboygan County MI, d. Jan. 6, 1895, Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co. MI, "dropsy of heart"; occupation, sailor; parents, Antoine and Harriet DONNER; buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Cheboygan MI, Served in Co. G, 5th MI Infantry during Civil War. Thank you for any information you can provide.
Earl G. Bailey Thu Sep 25 07:14:47 1997
Looking for information or leads for the parents of BAILEY, Earl Earl Bailey was born 21 Jun 1888 in Sault Ste Marie in Chippewa Co. His mothers name may have been Annie (Moore) Bailey. His father and borther both may have been killed in a logging mishap at a early age for Earl. Earl left home in his early teens. d Nov 1970 in WY. Any help or direction would be greatful.
Leslee Johnson Mon Oct 6 10:46:54 1997
Looking for any info on Joseph Leclair(e) Born in New York ,Died 1-20- 1887 IN Sault St. Marie, Mich. Left a widow with four son's Wife died in Sault St. Marie 1914 Louisa Plante. I could use any help I can find. Thank you
Jerry & Beth Taylor I am looking for information on Jean Baptist CHARBONNEAU who was born about 1822 and lived for a time in Sault Ste. Marie. He later moved to St. Ignace where he married Mary Martin about 1857. His father may have been Louis CHARBONNEAU who married Susanne Godin about 1827 in the Soo area. Any information on the CHARBONNEAU families in the area would be appreciated.
Susan MisenerDec. 1997 Looking for William HODGSON & Anne(Britton)HODGSON in Chippewa county the time period between 1870-1871. Also looking for Joseph ANDREWS & Matilda(Painter)ANDREWS in Houghton & Chippewa counties between 1850-1860.
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