When searching for a genealogical numbering system for my personal genealogy I looked for something modern that could handle cousin/cousin relationships, a problem that crosses lines; multiple descendants of the same family immigrating together with some remaining behind; European roots; …
Author: Jay Kruizenga
When I began compiling my family tree several years ago I operated on the philosophy of name collecting without giving the underlying structure much actual substance. I focused on the skeleton while avoiding the meat. As a result my tree …
Genesee is an interior county of Michigan, situated in the southeastern part of the lower peninsula of the State; its capital city, Flint, which is also nearly its territorial centre. The limits of Genesse include eighteen townships, sixteen of which …
Before the days of modern refrigeration, it was essential especially during the grueling summer months, to purchase ice blocks to keep perishables cool. Ice companies organized with harvesting rights from local lakes and rivers delivering blocks of ice to local …
The short-lived Grand Rapids Morning Telegram was founded 30 September 1884 as a Republican Daily (liberal). No Sundays. The paper was sold April 1886 and merged with Brezee’s Grand Rapids Herald to form the Telegram-Herald. It was one of the …
Adoption records in the State of Michigan are sealed and generally inaccessible to the public. However, there are methods, allowed by Michigan Law, that an adoptee and/or direct descendant of an adoptee can request nonidentifying or identifying information pertaining to …
From the early period in Grand Rapids history there have been able photographers making a living at their art. The annual City Directories listed these, some with ads. What follows is a complete list of every listed photographer from 1859-1925. …
The occasion arises from time to time when I am asked what to call Michigan natives, those individuals who call Michigan home. In my book there is but one correct term…and you can guess from the title of this article …
Most Michiganians are unaware that Michigan had its own Mormon American King who was able to wrestle control of a band of islands from gentile fishermen, the primary being Beaver Island where the Mormon headquarters was firmly ensconced. James Jesse …
I just finished a lengthy assignment to locate an ancestor that moved around so frequently that he was difficult to trace. The paper trail was scarce because he didn’t stay in any one place too long to establish one. Still, …