Michigan

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of Lawrence and Viola PRIMEAU which was taken at the Smith Studio in Escanaba, MI sometime in the 1890’s. Viola appears to be about 5 years old at the time and Lawrence just a baby. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Viola PRIMEAU was b. October 1891 in Escanaba, MI to parents Pierre Napoleon PRIMEAU (1864-1925)and Laura SALVA (1872-1943). Viola was one of 5 children born to this couple including Viola; Lawrence N.; Hercules Homer; Charles Anthony; and Vilna Marie PRIMEAU, all born between 1895 and 1903. She married Cornelius Erastus BARTLEY (son of Casper BARTLEY and Nellie BURKE) on 25 Apr 1911 In Escanaba, MI. Her brother Lawrence N. PRIMEAU was b. 9 Jul 1895 in Escanaba, MI and married Blanche RICE (dau of William RICE and M. CHURCH) on 14 Apr 1919 in Menominee, MI. Lawrence died 5 Nov 1945 in Los Angeles, CA. The following details are found in census records: 1900 census of Escanaba, MI: Napoleon PRIMEAU, age 33, born Dec 1866, married 10 years, born Canada, parents born Canada, to USA 1881, a Saloon Keeper Laura PRIMEAU, wife, age 27, born Jun 1872, married 10 years, 6 children/3 living, born MI, parents born Canada/WI Viola PRIMEAU, dau, age 8, born Oct 1891, born MI, at School Florence PRIMEAU, dau, age 3, born Jul 1896, born MI (I think this is actually the son Lawrence?) Hercules PRIMEAU, son, age 1 month, born May 1900, born MI + 1 Hired Girl 1910 census of Escanaba, MI: Napoleon PRIMEAU, age 44, married 20 years, born Canada, parents born Canada, to USA 1886, a Wholesale Liquor Merchant Laura PRIMEAU, wife, age 37, married 20 years, 7 children/4 living, born MI, parents born Canada/WI Viola PRIMEAU, dau, age 19, born MI Lawrence PRIMEAU, son, age 14, born MI Hercules PRIMEAU, son, age 9, born MI Velna PRIMEAU, dau, age 7, born MI Charles GRAVELLE, adopted son, age 7, born MI, parents birth unknown I’m hoping to locate someone from this PRIMEAU Family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

A photo of cat with girl, Marjorie Keswick!

Wedding photo of Celine Des Rosiers at the time of her marriage to Arthur Francis Jacques

A phot of Leroy Gloff (Right) and Abe Edelstein in 1929 Michigan

A photo of Florence Wolf Sicher with her son Charles and unknown little boy in their store, Sicher Grocery Company.

Unidentified photo found in an antique store. Their faces look similar. I wonder if they were sisters.

A photo of William "Pearle" Poling, born 1876 in Michigan with son Clarence E Poling born 1903. This is probably Michigan before moving to Ohio later - hauling pipe.

Who says that we spoil our pets more today? I did not know that this fad of dressing animals (particularly dressing dogs) has been commonplace for years.

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of Willie HAMMEL of Gladstone, MI which was taken at the Emil Nelson Studio in Gladstone. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890’s with Willie likely about 4 years old at the time. Willie is dressed in a baker’s uniform in the photograph and holding a large loaf of bread so I’m wondering if his family owned a bakery or his father was a baker. I’m hoping to locate someone from the family so that this wonderful old portrait can be returned to the care of his family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

A photo of LT. WILLIAM "WILLIE" STRAUCH, asking "And how can I help?" Lt. Bill Strauch, Homicide Division, Detroit Police Department (Retired). This photo taken in 1967 at the peak of the Detroit riots. Lt. Strauch was with the entry team conducting a raid at a location where someone from above was firing at officers patrolling the street. The Thompson sub-machine gun was being used by the suspect to fire at under-armed police. The perpetrator became a casualty and the 'Tommy Gun' was "kept as evidence" by Strauch until after the riot was under control...about three years later. Lt. Strauch served DPD for twenty-five years. He was born in Oliver #1, Pennsylvania and passed in 2001. He was a U.S. Army veteran and graduated from Cass Tech High School. He raised six sons with his wife, Micky.

A photo of Catherine Putz who was married to John Selinger on May 7, 1927

A photo of an unknown Hechinger woman at Point Comfort. One of many photos that should be reunited with their family.

Clowry, Michigan. Unknown person.

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of Flora BAUCHAMP or BEAUCHAMP which was taken at the A. H. Winn Studio in Escanaba, MI. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890’s with Flora appearing to be a teenager at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Flora and her family as follows: Flora BEAUCHAMP was b. 7 Apr 1873 in Franklin, MI to parents Ceasar BEAUCHAMP and Esther CREPIAN and she died 8 Aug 1934 in Escanaba, MI is buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Escanaba, MI. Census records for the family are as follows: 1900 census of Enscaba, MI: Caser BEAUCHAMP, age 56, born Jan 1843, married 28 years, born Canada, parents born Canada, to USA 1872 Ester BEAUCHAMP, wife, age 52, born Dec 1847, married 28 years, 2 children/2 living, born Canada, parents born Canada, to USA 1872 Flora BEAUCHAMP, dau, age 27, born Apr 1873, born MI, a Dry Goods Saleslady Zepher BEAUCHAMP, son, age 19, born Apr 1881, born MI, Sonographer + 1 Boarder 1910 census of Escanaba, MI: Esther BEAUCHAMP, age 65, a Widow, 2 children/2 living, born Canada, parents born Canada, Flora BEAUCHAMP, dau, age 30, born MI, parents born Canada, a Dept Store Saleslady Zepher BEAUCHAMP, son, age 24, born MI, parents born Canada, a Rye Merchant 1920 census of Escanaba, MI: Esther BEAUCHAMP, age 84, a widow, to USA 1875, born Canada, parents born Canada Zephyr BEAUCHAMP, son, age 36, born MI, parents born Canada, a Railroad Machinist Flora BEAUCHAMP, dau, age 39, born MI, parents born Canada, a Dept Store Clerk 1930 census of Escanaba, MI: Minnie A. KIRKPATRICK, age 52, a widow, married at age 19, born MI, parents born Germany/MI Zephir BEAUCHAMP, roomer, age 48, born MI, parents born Canada, a Railway Shop Machinist Flora BEAUCHAMP, roomer, age 57, born MI, parents born Canada, a Retail Goods Saleslady I’m hoping to locate someone from Flora’s family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

A photo of Uncle Don Thayer (left) and dad (Albert Thayer) when they lived on CAPAC Farms before WWII (while gramma was in hospital)

Marjorie Lillian Keswick in a very interesting hat.., 1915

Group of Men, Maybe one of your Family? #1 is my Grandfather David William Bradd b 1892 #2 is his Brother Andrew Wesly Bradd b. 1893 On the back of the picture says Rochester Michigan 1914

This is a photo passed along with other old photos - most people are unknown. Does anyone recognize this child? Her family? Could be Oliver, Forsyth, or Donnelly Unknown child. Photo among several passed along to me by Jessie Donnelly Oliver who was born in Perth Ontario Canada. She was born in 1876 and died in 1962.

Others have identified the woman seated on the far left as Appolonia (LERG) Luppert and the man at her right shoulder as Valentine Luppert, her first husband. It could be around the 1900s or so judging by the clothing. The location could be the Lansing, MI, homestead of the Lerg family. They probably all spoke German only.

"Mrs. L.H. Proctor" to "Mrs. Effie Ford" written in black ink on reverse. "Laura Proctor" written in silver ink on reverse. Studio mark on front appears to be "Fourth St. Studio, Charlotte, Mich."