Tuesday, August 25, 2009

16 Great-Great-Great Grandparents (in-law edition)


It didn't seem right to post my own 16 GGG Grandparents and then not include a post for my husband's side of the family. I will admit right now that I don't have as much information for this group. I actually cannot even establish nationality for all of them. But I will add what I have and see what happens!

1) Clark V. GREEN - b: 19 Mar 1859 in Kalamo Township, Eaton, MI; m: 03 Jul 1886; d: 08 Jun 1930 in Marquette, MI. (might be British?)

2) Elizabeth Jennie KIDDER - b: 10 Dec 1859 in Washington, Missouri d: 12 Jan 1934 in Boyne City, Charlevoix, MI (might be British - really no idea)

3) John NELSON - b: abt 1863 in Sweden; m: 02 Mar 1888 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI; d: Unknown (nationality=Swedish!)

4) Bertha ANDERSON - b: abt 1864 in Norway; d: before 1900 (nationality=Norwegian)

5) Hugh LIVINGSTON - b: Unknown in Scotland; m: 14 Dec 1855 in Blythswood, Glasglow, Scotland; d: Unknown (nationality=Scottish)

6) Margaret CAMERON - b: Unknown in Scotland; d: Unknown (nationality=Scottish)

7) William COOK - b: Unknown; m: Unknown; d: Unknown (nationality=unknown)

8) Jane HELBERT - b: Unknown; d: Unknown (nationality=unknown)

9) Elisha Alden VORCE - 14 Nov 1832 in New York; m: 09 Jun 1857; d: Oct 1913 (nationality=British)

10) Jemima HOWELL - 02 Jun 1839 in Pennsylvania; d: 27 May 1889 (nationality=unknown)

11) Frank Henry STINCHFIELD - b: abt 1847 in Dover, Piscataquis, Maine; m: Sep 1869; d: 28 Jul 1933 in Burton Township, Genesee, MI (nationality=unknown)

12) Abbie Augusta NUITE - b: 25 Aug 1850 in Sangerville, Piscatquis, Maine; d: 15 Apr 1899 in Benton Township, MI (nationality=unknown)

13) Oscar TILLOTSON - b: 07 Jun 1844 in Prairieville, Barry, MI; m: 10 Feb 1869; d: 02 Sep 1933 in Hayes Township, Charlevoix, MI (nationality=British)

14) Ardennes GEER - b: 22 Jul 1849 in Granby, Shefford Vale, Quebec, Canada; d: 17 Dec 1921 in Hayes Township, Charlevoix, MI (nationality=Canadian)

15) Charles Frank BURNETT - b: 1837 in Canada; m: 05 Sep 1860; d: 01 May 1876 in Victor, Ontario, New York (nationality=Canadian)

16) Sarah Jane CASE - b: 28 Apr 1840 in Ontario, New York; d: 08 Jun 1915 in Bay Shore, Charlevoix, MI (nationality=unknown)

So my kids are 1/2 Dutch, 2/16 Canadian, 2/16 British, 2/16 Scottish, 1/16 Norwegian, 1/16 Swedish & 1/4 Unknown. I guess I know where some work is needed!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

16 Great-Great-Great Grandparents


If nothing else, Genea-Musings is giving me things to blog about!

So here is the list of my 16 G-G-G Grandparents & their nationality:

1) Minne Gerbens Groenhof: born 10 Mar 1850 @Hemelumer Oldeferd, Friesland, Netherlands, married 07 Jun 1878 @Hemelumer Oldeferd, Friesland, Netherlands, died 22 Oct 1895 @Olive Township, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

2) Marijke Berends Kool: born 28 Apr 1852 @Hemelumer Oldeferd, Friesland, Netherlands, died 08 Apr 1932 @Blendon Township, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

3) Jacob Harmens Steigenga: born 07 Apr 1853 @Hemelumer Oldeferd, Friesland, Netherlands, married 24 May 1877 @Workum, Friesland, Netherlands, died 30 Jul 1923 @Borculo, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

4) Aukje Ruurds Vander Meer: born 30 Dec 1856 @Workum, Friesland, Netherlands, died 20 Mar 1916 @Blendon Township, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

5) Symon Harmens Stremler: born 11 Dec 1843 @Wonseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands, married 05 May 1925 @Wonseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands, died 08 May 1925 @ Olive Township, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

6) Pietje Wiebes Hiemenga: born 19 Oct 1845 @Wonseradeel, Friesland, Netherlands, died 06 Aug 1920 @Olive Township, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

7) Jacob De Vries: born 23 May 1861 @Zeeland Township, Ottawa, Michigan, married 23 Mar 1887 @Michigan, died 29 May 1949 @Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

8) Agina Jannetina Marlink: born 25 Nov 1867 @Zeeland Township, Ottawa, Michigan, died 11 Aug 1949 @Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

9) Johannes Jans Naber: born 06 Mar 1855 @Holland Township, Ottawa, Michigan, married 06 Mar 1876 @Holland Township, Ottawa, Michigan, died 13 Oct 1904 @Holland Township, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

10) Aaltje Hellenthal: born 31 Oct 1854 @Fillmore Township, Allegan, Michigan, died 22 Oct 1919 @Holland Township, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

11) Gradus Lubbers: born 01 Dec 1872 @Fillmore Township, Allegan, Michigan married 14 Mar 1896 @Fillmore Township, Allega, Michigan, died 20 Jan 1947 @Holland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

12) Dina (Sneller) Bol: born 26 Dec 1875 @Olive Township, Ottawa, Michigan, died 08 Nov 1960 @Holland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

13) Otto Ottos Brand: born 09 Nov 1860 @Zuilchem, Gelderland, Netherlands, married 31 Dec 1890 @Bedum, Gelderland, Netherlands, died 03 Jul 1947 @Holland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

14) Willemke Jans Meulenbelt: born 02 Feb 1863 @Aduard, Groningen, Netherlands, died 14 Jul 1947 @Holland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

15) Johannes De Vries: born 23 Jul 1863 @Zeeland Township, Michigan, married 05 Oct 1887 @Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan, died 01 Oct 1943 @Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

16) Gertrude Boes: born 04 Oct 1866 @Beaverdam, Ottawa, Michigan, died 28 Apr 1936 @Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan (Dutch)

So it looks like my "nationality" is...Dutch! Big surprise!

Saturday, August 1, 2009

3s of Me

The Genea-Musings posted a little fun 3s of Me questions about genealogy so here are my responses:

* Three genealogical libraries I frequent
1) Herrick District Library
2) Grand Rapids Public Library
3) The Michigan Library

* Three places I've visited on genealogy trips
1) Montcalm County
2) many cemeteries in Ottawa Count
3) Boyne City, Michigan

* Three genealogy societies I belong to (or want to)
I don't belong to any society but I would consider joining the West Michigan or the Holland one

* Three websites that help my research
1) Ancestry.com
2) Genlias.nl
3) Seeking Michigan.org

* Three ancestral graves that I've visited
Okay, I have visited a lot of graves, all of grandparents & great-grandparents plus many many more

* Three ancestral places I want to visit
1) The Netherlands
2) Rhode Island
3) Maine

* Three brickwall ancestors I want to research more
1) Joseph Green, father of Weaver Green (1793-1870)
2) Duncan Livingston's (1856-1945) parents, Hugh & Margaret
3) Ida Cook's (1884-?) parents, William & Jane
(and yes these are all my husband's ancestors)