Manistee County, Michigan
1997 Queries Received

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Bill Scholtes Sun Sep 8 12:25:19 1996Ruth A_____? RICHARDSON b. 23 Nov 1827 d. 19 Mar 1905 Manistee Co,m MI m.20 Mar 1856 Berrien Co, MI to- Austin B. MAIN (2nd) m.23 Nov 1848 Eng to- John DAKER (1st) f-_______? Richardson m. Alice THANTERS (?) related surnames-Burgoyne,Hyland,Lynch,Daker,Deam,Blakeman,Gregg Bedortha, Barnhart,Spang, Johns
Sharon Smith Wed Sep 11 22:46:28 1996
Looking for Jackson Theodore Smith whose wife Lucy Mae (Shannaway) Smith gave birth to Ellsworth Jackson Smith 7/22/1884 in village of Bear Lake, Manistee County, MI> His birthplace is listed as Newark NJ and his age as 46 which would put his birthdate as 1838. His occupation is listed as: Lumberman.
Terri Mahar Mon Sep 23 08:27:05 1996
Looking for any information on Helen Rose Glowcynski born in Michigan in 1914. Her father's name was Raymond and her mother's miden name was Rose Wade. I don't know the county but I am sure she was born in Michigan, somewhere. I have several different spellings for the last name, so I'm not sure which is the right one. Glowezynski Glowczynski Glowzynski ?????????? Any thing you have I would appreciate hearing about, I'm desperate, can't find any information on her except what I've told you so far. Please help. e-mail me at mahar@magicnet.net Thank you very much.
Tad D. Campbell Sun Oct 27 00:06:21 1996
Looking for info on PAQUETTE and CHAMBERLAND/CHAMBERLAIN families of Manistee and Arcadia. Francis "Frank" PAQUETTE (1848-1920) married 1869 Zoe CHAMBERLAND, dau of Joseph Marie CHAMBERLAND and Marie Josephte GAUTRON-LAROCHELLE. Frank and Zoe PAQUETTE had Delia PAQUETTE (1877-1978) married Charles KIRCHMEYER; William H. PAQUETTE (1879-1852) married Louise Belle -; Isabelle Marie PAQUETTE (1889-1980) married James Herbert APPLETON. Was Frank PAQUETTE related to Joseph PAQUETTE who married Celestine POULIN?
Tad D. Campbell Sun Oct 27 00:18:31 1996
Seek info & descendants of CHAMBERLAND family of Manistee & Arcadia. Joseph Marie CHAMBERLAND (1809-1887) and Marie Josephte GAUTRON- LAROCHELLE (1813-ca.1870) had: Pantaleon Domonique "Leon" CHAMBERLAND (1835-1918) married Sarah C. VALLEE; Pierre Joseph Cerial "Cyril" CHAMBERLAND (1844-1909) married Saraphia BLAIS; Michel Damas CHAMBERLAND (b. 1845); Marie CHAMBERLAND (1848-1895) married Eugene ST. PIERRE; Marie Delphine "Malvina" CHAMBERLAND (1852-1896) married William FRIEND; Marie Zoe CHAMBERLAND (1853-1938) married Francis "Frank" PAQUETTE; Marie Delina CHAMBERLAND (b. 1855).
Tad D. Campbell Sun Oct 27 00:29:58 1996
Seek info & descendants of CHAMBERLAND family of Manistee & Arcadia. Cyriac "Cyril" CHAMBERLAND (1826-aft.1910) married first Marie Josephte PAGEOT (1829-1853) and had: Marie Zilda "Delza" CHAMBERLAND (1850-1897) married Pierre "Peter" ADAMS; and Vitaline CHAMBERLAND (b 1851). Cyriac married 2nd Marie Rosalie BOLDUC (b 1826) and had: Serrafis CHAMBERLAND (b 1857) married David PARADIS; Mary CHAMBERLAND (b 1860); Remal CHAMBERLAND (b 1862); Frank CHAMBERLAND (b 1864); Rosa CHAMBERLAND (b 1866) m1. Joseph BLAIS, m2. Onesiphorus BLAIS; and Josephine CHAMBERLAND (b 1868) married Joseph ROSS
caroline mitchell Wed Dec 25 11:25:27 1996
CIEPLUCH.... Starting in abt 1888..JOHN CIEPLUCH/ANNA CIEPLUCH... lived at 1008 Vine St Manistee, Mi.... Children: BOLESLAV J CIEPLUCH....Barber..1920+ JOSEPH CIEPLUCH........Sailor..1920+ ADAM and EDWARD (twins)..lived at Milwaukee, Wi ROMAN CIEPLUCH.........Phillips 66 Manager..1946 Looking for anyone researching this Tree or possible relatives of the above persons...Have information to share about Ciepluchs who moved to Milwaukee, Wi..
P. Rennells Fri Dec 27 18:19:35 1996
BUCKNER/MIX - Elisha Buckner b. 1845 Middleton, Norfolk, Canada and Matilda MIX b. ca 1860 Sackville,WI m. 1 May 1879 at Onekama, Manistee, MI. Any information appreciated. Will share.
Doug Drowley Thu Jan 9 23:48:03 1997
Wondering if someone has run across James and Nancy Drowley around Manistee. Have an obituary on James, which states interestingly that his wife, Nancy, preceded him in death by two months. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery, which your Cemetery page tells me is in Manistee. As I've found with many older obituaries, there are no dates on James, so I don't know when he died. He is my GGGG uncle, and was born in Kent County, England in 1823. He and Nancy E. Rowe were married in 1852 in the U.S. somewhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Willing to share any information that I have.
Carol Lockman Thu Jan 30 21:19:23 1997
Brining (Breuning), Albert and August. Arrived 1880 with mother from Prussia. Albert may have gone to Canada 1st. August married Caroline Friedland of Kitchner, Ontario. Caroline's parents were Christian and Josephine (Minnie) Swartzmeier of Prussia. Settled in Harbor Beach on Brining Road. 10 children. Martin, James Moore of Rath (?) Co. Cork, Ireland. Arrived 1879 with parents Robert and Mary Campbell and brother Joseph. Possibly an aunt named Janice (Janet) Martin or Campbell. Campbell, Mary -father Robert Campbell ? Sister Hannah Hubbard, brother John Cambell. Buried in Port Austin Cemetery. From Co. Down, Ireland.
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.
Christopher Perry Sun Feb 9 21:11:50 1997
I am searching for my grandfather, Robert Francis PERRY, born in Mannisten, Michigan in 1864. I assume this is a typo for Mannistee. According to his death certificate, his father's name was Steven Perry and his mother's name was Mary Hurley. I have had no luck requesting a birth certificate from Mannistee County or the State of Michigan. Does anyone know if Mannisten and Manistee are the same place?

At some point the family must have moved to the Bay City area because that is where my Aunt and Uncle were born. My grandfather married Emmanuella Kaiser, who was from the Bay City area. Thank you for your assistance in my search. Chris Perry


Lois Miller Tue.,Feb 18 22:51:55 1997
I am looking for information on my great-grandfather August Staff, wife Augusta Rose Staff. Their children were John Leonard (my grandfather), Axel, Willie, Bennie, Esther, Ruth, Harold and Lillian (Gidland). I am having a hard time finding anything about this family.
Donna Suarez Mon Mar 10 19:25:46 1997
FOREY;BLIZZARD;1860 - 1884 Mary Elizabeth FOREY who married Andrew Jackson MOORE at Manistee on 11 Aug 1872; William Henry FOREY who married Catherine LINKER at Manistee on 24 May, 1884; James Augustus FOREY who was residing with the family of Sebastian MILETSKY in Manistee in the 1860 census. Nathan and Mary BLIZZARD who son George was born 7 Oct 1848 (I don't know where). They were present as witnesses to the marriage of William Henry FOREY above.
Jon Slingerlend Wed Apr 2 17:28:24 1997
Looking for the name Zilbernagel in Manistee County around 1900. Looking for the name Reed with Zilberlnagel around 1935-40.
Juliana Horvath Sun Apr 6 08:18:48 1997
MANISTEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN: JOSEPH ALBERT SHUBA (could be spelled SZUBA) married MARY ANN MARCINKOWSKI (parents:MARCIN MARCINKOWSKI & JOSEPHINE ?) in 1902. Both were origianlly from Poland. Five of their ten children were born in the city of Manistee, Michigan. The first three are buried there. ANNA SHUBA/SZUBA born:June 19, 1903, died April 1927? KLARA SHUBA/SZUBA born February 18, 1905, died April 4, 1905. MARY ANN SHUBA/SZUBA born February 16, 1906, died March 2, 1906. The seven others are: HELEN SZUBA,LUCILLE SZUBA, FRANK SZUBA, MARTHA SZUBA, REGINA SZUBA, JOSEPH SZUBA, and RICHARD SZUBA. They moved their family to South Bend, IN around 1916-1920. Want to find relatives on SZUBA or MARCINKOWSKI's and willing to share information.
George Welsh Mon Apr 21 09:45:32 1997
Looking for any info on Elias Welsh who was living in Manistee, MIch. in the late 1888. He was born in Fulton Co. Ohio 1-6-1843.
BARBARA REBAR Mon Apr 21 11:33:50 1997
Looking for any records (County of Manistee, or Lutheran Church) for Johann & Caroline Kienast. He worked in saw mill in Manistee. Had 3 children: Wilhelmine 15, August 7 & Carl 5 when they arrived in US Nov. 1872 from East Prussia.
Scott Warner Sun May 11 05:47:04 1997
I am trying to confirm that my Gr-gr-grandmother died in Manistee. Henriette REITZ married Johann WALTER in Germany and came to America in 1866. Three of her four children were with at the time. The story goes she had another son and died shortly after arriving here. Any information would be appreciated, and will gladly trade for Chicago and/or Lake Co. IL research. Thanks
Barb Bonham Fri May 9 12:19:07 1997
In 1958 and 59 William Ollie JOHNS and his wife, Lola Verle (REHKOPF) JOHNS were living in Copemish, MI. William was born in 1892 and was living in Hudson Twp, Mackinaw Co, MI by Rexton in 1918. His third son was born in Reeds City, Osceola Co, in 1920. He is believed to be Native American, a member of the Ojibwa or Chippewa tribe. We are interested in any information, but especially date of death and place of burial. Please contact me if you have anything on either of these persons. Thank you. Barb
Michael Utzinger Fri May 16 08:17:32 1997
I am looking for information about Hans HENDRICKSEN (b. 1853 in Denmark) and his wife Ellen Marie MOELLER (MILLER) (b. 1859 in Denmark). Both died and buriied in Manistee. Hans around 1921. Children included Rasmus, Ellen Marie PETERSEN, Anna Margaret ROTHENBACH, Lena Ingaborg ECKLUND, Emma Christine TIMMERMAN (later HAMMOND) , and Eda Hencina YORKSON.
Hope Farris Sat May 31 22:44:16 1997
My grandfather is Emil Engelmann he is deceased. His parents were Ernest Engelmann and Emma Hintz does anyone have information on these people I have no birthdate or place or marriage date and place and I don't know who their parents were. Any information would be appreciated!!
Barb DuVal Thu Jun 19 18:38:48 1997
CAMILLO Trying to find info on the Camillo family of Manistee. Known names are James, Jr and Edna. Sure would appreciate any leads you can give. Thanks!
Barb Thu Jun 5 10:10:45 1997
DUVAL - DuVAL - CAMILLO Charles Bonnington DuVal worked for Local 113 in Muskegon, Michigan until his death in 1943. Can anyone tell me what Local 113 is? Charles was born in Chicago, Illinois March 1894. He married Edna Violet Camillo from Manistee, Michigan around 1914. Trying to learn more about "Charley" since very little is known. Maybe there are some more family members out there we don't know about. Thanks for your time and help.
John Blessing Fri Jun 6 11:07:55 1997
Looking for info on Henry Frederick and David William Meitz and their spouses Ammanda Manke and Martha Frost. Father was Johann (John) Frederick Carl Meitz. They immigrated from Ontario to Arcadia, in 1883-85.
Sherrill G. ERB Mon Jun 9 21:29:48 1997
I am searching for my g grand father and his wife, that came to bear lake Manistee county from Erbsvill preston ONT, CANADA, In about 1871. He was Joseph Lewis ERB his wife was Adelia M, SEAMANS (SIMMONDS)ERB, Joseph was b: 27/may/1826 in Erbsvill preston Ont, Canada, Adelia, b: about 1843. there children, were, Cicaro Joseph ERB, Ernest lewis, ERB HARLEY E, ERB, MINNIE May ERB. JOSEPH Lewis ERB and his wife , may be buried at the plesenton cemetery. i have not been able to to fined that out for surer. I would be more than happy to share information on the ERB'S and SEAMANS (SIMMONDS) FAMILY.
Larry Voreis Sun Jun 22 16:46:31 1997
VOREIS; Burr Oak, St. Joseph County, Michigan. I am trying to find the parents of my Great Grandfather Jessie VOREIS born about 1862 of Burr Oak, MI. Jessie VOREIS married Alma WORKING in January, 1897. At least one of their seven children, Roy VOREIS was born in Burr Oak in 1898 and died in Bear Lake, Manistee County, in 1988. If anyone has any information on Jessie, or anyone else having a VOREIS surname I would be interested in hearing from you.
Carolyn Morris Wed Jul 2 07:02:35 1997
I am researching the HYAELL family name . My great grandfather was James Perry HYSELL and my grandfather was baylous Cade HYSELL. Also Doing research on the WRISLEY family name .
Carla Eding Wed Jul 2 21:05:29 1997
Searching for information on my Great-Grandfather, George Thomas Matteson and his wife, Alice Marie (Jones) Matteson. Gr-Grandfather was b. Aug. 29, 1870, d. May 6, 1940. Gr-Grandmother was b. Oct. 1878, d. Jan. 20, 1909. I have some information on my grandfather's family, but nothing on my grandmother. They had one child, Alice Marie (Matteson) Thomas, b. Jan. 19, 1909, d. Oct. 24, 1977, who was raised primarily by her Aunt Mary (Matteson) Harmer and Herman and Ida Deising. They all resided in the Arcadia and Onekama areas. George Thomas Matteson was the son of Henry C. and Valarie Olivia (Anderson) Matteson.
Larry Kuziak Sat Jul 26 16:54:58 1997
Master data base of over 12000 names all direct ancestors Kuziak, Hansen, Thalberg, Talberg, Robinson, Apkarian, Kusiak, Jaworski, Robinson, Elder, Benedict, Anderson, Whalen, Hilgensen URL-- http://waga.net/~bigfootf/
Fred Comps Fri Aug 1 15:57:27 1997
Seek info abt the family and descendants of my great-grandparents, John KEMPKA and Mary Ann KROLL, who came to Filer City with their children Frank, Hanna and Antonina abt 1867. In Filer City a second son, Charles was born in November, 1868 and a third daughter, Mary, was born abt 1871. (Charles is known to have used the given name Stancel.) Family records show the original family surname as KEMPKA. However, it appears as KOMPA in the 1870 census, and as Compky in the 1880 census. Since abt 1900 it has been recorded as COMPS. John KEMPKA was murdered in Filer City Christmas Eve, 1871. (See article in the Manistee Times, 12/28/1871.) Sometime thereafter, Mary KROLL- KEMPKA re-married one Thomas WETUTSKI or WETUCKI. The 1880 census recorded Thomas and Mary as living in Stronach; it also recorded a fourth daughter, possibly named Nellie or Ellie, born to Mary KROLL abt 1877. Hanna was also known as Anna and is believed to have married one Jake WELBIS or WELBES. Antoninia was also known as Paulina and is believed to have married one Andrew KASHUBA. Charles married Francis DURALSKI, daughter of Michael DURALSKA and Catherina SUPERCHINSKY. Charles and Francis were my grandparents, and I have a great deal of information on their descendants for anyone interested. However, ANY information anyone may have on any of the above individuals, their ancestors or descendants would be greatly appreciated.
Marie Waters Sun Aug 10 20:58:32 1997
Looking for any information on the John Nelson SHIGLEY family who lived in Manistee Michigan around the mid to late 1800's, and also information on the Ernest and Sadie SHIGLEY family who lived in Arcadia in the late 1800's. Any information for this surname will be greatly appreciated.
Daniel E. Getchell Mon Oct 6 20:12:23 1997
Seeking ancestorial and marriage information on my grand parents, William T. and Alma WINDLE. William born about 1881 at Saginaw, MI. and Alma BILEDEAU born about 1882 at Fresoil, MI. Alma's last name appears as DURANLEAU on my mothers, (Lorraine) birth certificate, Manistee, County Mar. 20, 1913. William and Alma both die in Mil. WI. he in June 1965 and she Dec. 1966.
Alice Van Overstraeten Thu Aug 7 14:09:10 1997
CAWTHORNE, I am looking for information about Marie Cawthorne who died Nov 4 1900 in Pleasanton, Manistee, Mi. Did she die at home (who's home) who was she living with, who were the surivors, who signed her death certificate? What family was in the area? Her maiden name was Jarusha Marie CALKINS. Help in answering these question please. Would like to share information with family or other intrested persons.
Barbara Webb Mon Sep 1 20:07:35 1997
I am researching the John and Harry CHRISTENSONs, the Gustave SENGERs, the Charles ERICKSSONs, and the August KRISTOWSKI/ KIERSTOZSKI/KRASTOFSKIs. I would like to hear from anyone who has records or information on Eastlake, which is where some of these families are from. Also, I would like to hear from anyone who researches Prussian or Scandinavian immigrants to Manistee county, especially if you have knowledge of ports these immigrants may have arrived at. Thanks for any help!
Jim Gillhooley Thu Sep 25 11:49:37 1997
ANDREE, william - looking for information on this person. Father of ewald ANDREE. Believed to be from Milwaukee WI before coming to Manistee in the mid to late 1800's. Connection to GILLHOOLEY family. If you have information write to me at 1342 4th ST NW Grand Rapids MI
Beth Wills Tue Sep 30 20:44:04 1997
I am looking for information about the family of August Steinbring born c.1870 and his wife Matilda Zimmerman. They had one daughter that I know of, Eugenia Steinbring born 6 Jan 1893 in Michigan. By the time that Eugenia was 15 years old the family was in Manistee Co., Michigan. Eugenia married Martin John Wills in 1908 in Manistee. Arnold and Eugenia had children Arnold, Edith, Ann, Donald and Arthur. Many of these families stayed in the Manistee area and some of them moved to nearby Benzie County in the Bear Lake area. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Garry Dowd Sat Oct 11 15:19:09 1997
Query 1. alfred CLEMENT 28 Jul 1847 in St Andrews, Quebec Spouse: christine LESAGE 1852 in Pakenham, Ontario Married 06 Apr 1874 in Pakenham Moved to Flint Michigan. Alfred died c. 1943 Known children: Alfred B: 19 Jun 1875 Nathalie : 01 Mar 1883 Antoine : 21 Sep 1877 Amelia : 21 Feb 1879 Suspect children moved to Flint with Father and Mother Query 2. john LESARGE 0r (jean baptiste LESAGE) B: 07 Sep 1866 in Pakenham, Ontario Manistee, Michigan in 1890
Susan D Slade Grossl Mon Oct 13 20:06:00 1997
I am submitting this query for a lady who hasn't a computer. We are both searching for the Surname VOIGTS (NO H). She is looking for information on a Friedrich Heinrich VOIGTS b. abt 1850, Oldenburg (Niedersachsen) Germany close to Prussia. His wifes name was Anna CREWS/KREWS (?). His sons were John and Otto. The family immigrated to Manistee, Michigan in 1880/1881. John was born at sea in 1880, Otto abt 1884 in Michigan. My VOIGTS is Friedrich Bernhard VOIGTS, we are trying to determine if they are related. John VOIGTS is Jeannie VOIGTS, grandfather. Please contact me if you have anything on her family and I will pass the information on to her, so she can get in touch. Thanks for any and all help!!
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