Manistee County, Michigan
1998 Queries Received

Posted queries are listed below

by date received - oldest first

R.R. Barr Jan. 1998
We're looking for information on John McDonald, b. Cape Briton, Nova Scotia about 1845. m. Bridget A. b. about 1857 in Ireland. No idea where or when they married. They had a farm just outside Manistee, Mich somewhere and are supposedly buried on the old homestead. Known children Barney D. b. approx. 1877, Duncan J. b. 1879, Angus D. (?) Also family adopted Jane B. b. approx 1872 (?) Information we have said Jane b. in 1882 but was supposedly from 1880 Census & she was 8 so probably 1872 or it would have to have been the 1890 Census. Any information you might have would be appreciated.
Gene Wilson Jan. 1998
HILLIARD Looking for anyone working on this name in Manistee & surrounding counties. To My Genealogy Pages
Jerry Dailey Jan. 1998
WILSON, Richard b: about 1817 in England. Married Alice TAYLOR? first child, Margaret (married Oliver THOMPSON) b: England about 1846. Second child, Harriet, born NY shortly after the family arrived from England. Third child, Mary Hanna b: 6 Oct 1855 in Kalamazoo, m: Amasa Leander WALKER 1877 in Manistee, MI. Richard WILSON d: after 1880. Is there an Arcadia or Arcadia Cemetery around Manistee where Richard WILSON might be buried? Wife, Alice, buried in Manistee but I don't know when. Richard WILSON is my g.grandfather. I would like to contact descendants and would share information.
Andrew Bartelt Feb. 1998
FREIBERG Researching ascendants/descendants of John FREIBERG and Anna ANDERSEN. Children of JOHN FREIBERG and ANNA ANDERSEN are: 2. i. CHRISTINE SOBINE FREIBERG, b. February 25, 1871; d. 1940, Manistee, Michigan. ii. JEP JORGENSEN JOHN FREIBERG, b. February 25, 1872; m. MARY. 3. iii. ANNE KATRINE FREIBERG, b. April 02, 1873. iv. ALMA LOUISE FREIBERG, b. July 12, 1876; d. January 27, 1877. v. HANNE DORTHE FREIBERG, b. July 25, 1878; d. May 10, 1958; m. RIPPEY. vi. ALMA FREIBERG, b. January 31, 1880; d. May 01, 1918. vii. MARIE FREIBERG, b. October 13, 1881; d. October 30, 1916. viii. CHRIST FREIBERG, b. February 13, 1884; d. October 22, 1951. ix. SOPHIE FREIBERG, b. July 22, 1885; d. 1965; m. LOVELAND. x. GROVER KLEVERLAND FREIBERG, b. October 26, 1887; d. January 25, 1888. 4. xi. ELLA FREIBERG, b. August 11, 1889, Michigan USA; d. January 29, 1972, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin USA Ella FREIBERG was my maternal grandmother and was married to CARL LAURITZ ALFRED JENSEN, son of JENS JENSEN and MAREN JENSEN. CARL LAURITZ ALFRED2 JENSEN (JENS HANSEN- JENS) was born November 13, 1885 in Denmark, and died April 26, 1947 in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin USA. He married ELLA FREIBERG, daughter of JOHN FREIBERG and ANNA ANDERSEN. Will exchange information.
Sharon Nabedian March, 1998
Francis (Franz) ZUMMACH, wife Rosalia KLAWUN Zummach, children Justina born in 1858 and Rosalia F. born in 1860. Immigrated from Prussia to Ontario in 1861; to Manistee in 1863. Moved to Hazel Green, Iowa in 1866.
Also researching Robert MATZ and wife Anna GUNDERBERG (JUNDERBERG) immigrated from Prussia to Ontario, through Michigan possibly, and on to Britt or Wesley, Iowa. Immigration time period of 1876-1890. Thanks to all for any help.
Sid Venne March, 1998
VENNE family. George Joseph and Irene Sima nee Pantilla. George b.July 1,1896 Manistee d. June 1974, Palmer, Alaska. George had bros. Arson and Ed. Sisters Alma,Lillian,Marcy, Edna and poss. Flo. In 1935 the government moved the family to Palmer, Alaska and at that time they had 3 children, Marcilene, George Jr. and Eileen. all born in Manistee. Irene's family John Wesley & Sima Irene Pantilla lived in St. Joseph, Benton Harbor area. Irene Venne was Luthern and George Venne was catholic and served as alterboy and in choir. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Richard Gau March, 1998
I am looking for any info on Richard Edwin GAU born on March 2 1916 to Willaim and Julia GAU such as birth record or any info on William or Juila GAU. It is my understanding that William was in WWI. Thank you
Dean Robert Kolk March, 1998
Does anyone know the whereabout's of Betty LUSCHER or her son John LAMMERSON ? John is my 1\2 brother and I am having trouble locating them . Betty was married to my father around 1950 in February at Manistee . Any help would be greatly appreciated , Thank You .
Lucy Dittmar March, 1998
BELL/COWGILL Looking for information on Cowgills and Bells. John W. Cowgill, wife Miriam Smith Cowgill from Ohio by way of Indiana, arrived in Manistee MI approx 1866. John moved with his grown children George and Augusta Cowgill, also his daughter Percilla Jane Cowgill Bell and her husband William Wallace Bell. All of the above listed were born in Ohio but most I believe died in Manistee Michigan. Children of William and Percilla Jane Bell were Sarah, Katherine, George F., Clara May, William, Retta, and James Edgar. Clara May married Franklin Cameron McManus in 1881, William married Anna Lusina (?)in 1885, Retta married Orlin Keillor in 1900 and James married Jenny May (?)in 1900 and Emma Ackerman Peterson in 1921.
Paula Chodacki March, 1998
Researching the surnames SZPREJDA/SPRADER & ZAMBROWSKI. Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated. The information we have comes from the marriage records of my husbands grandparents, and death certificates.
Valentini SZPREJDA(Valentine SPRADER), and wife Mariannae/Mary ZAMBROWSKI were members of St. Joseph Parish in Manistee, MI. Their son William SPRADER(Bolistauv SZPREJDA), dob. May 12, 1887 in MI., married Anna Marie SLIWINSKI on May 18, 1915, at St. Stanislaus, Bay City, MI.
As far as we know there were still SPRADER relatives living in the Manistee area in the 1970's. We will share any information we have. URL: Our Web Pages.
Doug Cross March, 1998
Looking for any info on William WUCKER. Born April 1, 1878. And his Wife Augusta STAFFNEY. Married Sept 9, 1899. Also, any info on their offspring.
Stephanie Adams March, 1998
Looking for anyone with connections to the ALTROCK family. They arrived in Manistee in the latter half of the 19th century. There are probably still descendents in the area. Interested in corresponding with anyone connected to this family. I have information to share as well.
Sharon Clapper May, 1998
I am researching Esther THORP she married Ival HUTCHINSON and they had 5 children. They were Jerry, Betty,Delores,Joan,Larry.I am trying to gather information farther back on her and farther back on the Hutchinson lineages. Please contact me if you have any data on these people.
P. Rennels May, 1998
BUGNER/BUCKNER/MIX - Elisha BUCKNER f. 1845-1851 Norfolk Co., Ontario m. Matilda J. MIX b. 1860 WI 1 may 1879 at Onekema, Manistee, MI. I believe he was in Detroit in 1882. Any information appreciated. Also A. MIX and Celia MIX of Manistee Co.
David Lee Johnson May, 1998
BLAHO---any information appreciated.
My Genealogy Homepages.
Marla A. Marx Hughes May, 1998
Fred T. Johnson, 1884-1956 and Gertrude E. Johnson,1888-1976 residents of Manistee from early 1900's. They were born in Stockholm and Goteburg, Sweden respectively and came to the Manistee area as young adults, met and were married here.

They worked in logging camps in the area as cooks, owned the Park Food Shop in Manistee (now the Sunrise Bakery) on River Street. Fred was a Great Lakes Ship chief cook on the Roen Steamship line and others in the 20's thru the 50's until he was 70. They raised three children in Manistee. He took his wife, two young daughters, Clarice and Ina and son Carl on various great lakes ships in the summer and they were allowed to travel the Lakes with him.

Their son, Dr. Carl T. Johnson of Moline, IL was also employed by a shipping company during high school summer months as a shipboard orchestra member.I would like to know the names of the ships which they traveled, for the Roen Steamship Line and others. He also was on the Wotan or Woutan (sp).
My Homepages.

Edward C. McGill May, 1998
Ancestors of Harold Joy MCGILL, Arcadia, born in Pierport, MI 1901 to Claude McGill & Clara Patch. Are there any other McGill ancestors in Manistee area?
Rebecca Lowe May, 1998
I am looking for information on the ARNER'S and the JOHNSON'S. Specifically on Charles Franklin JOHNSON and His Wife Lydia(Luda, Lorda)ARNER.
The daughter of Samuel ARNER and his wife Lillian (Little Flower)who was Native American. The only information I have are three census cards. Two for the JOHNSON (2),ARNERS(1) 1900 & 1910. If anyone has any information about either of these families or their decendants please contact me. I need any and all help that I can obtain. They were relatives in the area after Charles's son William Franklin left prior to 1924.
I have also two new clippings from the Manistee Daily with the names Fred & Orpha M. (ARNER) SMITH (married 1912), and Truman & Nellie (ARNER) SMITH (where Lillian passed on in 1908).These ladies were two of Lydia's sisters. Thank you for all help
Lois Miller May, 1998
I am looking for information on a Susan JOHNSTON, her son Charles JOHNSTON, her daughter Marion L. SALLING who was married to Ernest SALLING. Susan was living in Manistee in 1870. Her sons Lewis, Charles, George and daughter Jennie were with her. She also had a daughter married to a Secor. I am hoping to find out more of this family. Lois Miller
Lois Miller May, 1998
I am looking for information on my great-grandparents August and Augusta (or Gustava) STAFF. They lived in Eastlake in the Brickyard. Does anyone know of this family? Lois Miller
Fred Comps June, 1998
Looking for anyone who may have knowledge of the relatives or descendants of THOMAS WETUTSKI, who was born in Poland about 1850. THOMAS and wife MARY were known to be living in Stronch in July of 1880. There were four known children living with them: ANTONINIA, (also known as Paulina) CHARLES, MARY, and a 4th, name unknown. Two older children, FRANK and HANNAH had already left home. All of the children except the youngest, name unknown, were Mary's by a previous marriage. Thomas worked as a laborer, Mary may have run a boarding house. Any info greatly appreciated.
Ove Gustafsson July, 1998
Searching for relatives of Albert GUSTAFSSON from Kvarnviken, Dalsland, Sweden. Went to Ishpeming , Marquette county, MI in 1900. Born 27 May 1879, died in 1937. Married a woman from the US and had five sons with her. Found an adress on an old letter: 127 New York St., Ishpeming, MI. I´m trying to find his sons and his grandsons ... Greatful for answer.
Eric Marshall Sands July, 1998
I am looking for any information about my great great grandfather Louis SANDS. Below is all the information I have: Louis SANDS b. July 6, 1826 in Albro, Sodermanland, SWEDEN d. August 24, 1905 in Manistee, MI Note: his real name was Lars LARSON and changed it upon moving to the United States to Louis SANDS Misc Info: - He owned a logging and salt company that was located in and around Manistee, MI. - He also owned a home on the Northeast corner of Oak and Fifth streets in Manistee, MI - In 1865 he married Miss Isabella Marshall. Please contact me if you have any information. Thanks!
Jessica Fischer July, 1998
Walter FISCHER, d/o/d September 1997, d/o/b 1927
Rosemary FISCHER, D/O/B 12/19/29
Cynthia Sharp July, 1998
I am looking for information on Theodore STEINBERG who was born Nov. 1, 1874 in Poland. He died in Manistee in 1957. He married Elizabeth BLOCK, who was born and died in Manistee 1873-1928. They had 3 children, Edward, Paul and Bernard. Thanks in advance for your help.
Cynthia Sharp July, 1998
I am researching Joseph BLADZIK who was born in Poland and died in Manistee in 1947. He married Bronislawa (Bernice) MODRZSEJEWSKI (spelling?). She was born Sept.7,1878 in Poland and died in Manistee on July 16,1945. They had 11 children, William, Joseph, Sally, Regina, Henry, Clara, Isabelle, Rose, Lucille, Aloysious and Blondine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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