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Henry Otto Urban was born in 1868, at pos. Newton Twp., Marquette, WI. At From 1880 census.² He was the son of Johann Jacob Urban and Pauline Wilhelmine Döge.¹

     
Gustav Adolph Fierke was born on 26 February 1868, at Town of Newton, Marquarette, WI. At Bap. 12 March 1868; Father is Wilhelm and mother is Rosina geb Schulz.
GP: Friedrich Wachholtz and Caroline Schwanke.¹ He was the son of Wilhelm G. "Vierke" Fierke and Rosina Schultz.¹

     
Paul Grulcke was born on 22 September 1787, at, Wirsitzr, , Prussia. At #140, bap. 30 September.¹ He was the son of Johann Grulcke and Susanna Koelm.¹

     
Anna Regina Baartz was born between 1770 and 1780, at prob. Lobsens, , Posen, Prussia. At From date of marriage.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Baartz and Eva Rosina "Zeehe/Zech" Zeche.¹
As of before 1798,her married name was Lindner.¹

Anna Regina Baartz married Johann Gottfried Lindner before 1798, at From birth of first child found., pos. Lobsens, , Posen, Prussia.¹

     
Dorothea Elisabeth Baartz was born between 1775 and 1780, at, Wirsitz, , Prussia. At From date of being a GP.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Baartz and Eva Rosina "Zeehe/Zech" Zeche.¹
Dorothea Elisabeth Baartz witnessed the birth of Dorothea Elisabeth Nast on 22 May 1792 at #47F, bap. 29 May, Friedrichshort, , Posen, Prussia; Father Michael is an Eihnwohner and mother is Christina geb Baartzin.
GP: Christian Mull Colonist, Fraü Hedwig Elisabeth Dobbersteinin geb Beulckin, jüngfer Dorothea Elisabeth Baartzin.¹

     
Johann Jonas Krienke was born on 10 June 1795, at Kruschke, , Posen, Prussia. At #54M, bap 23 June; Father Christian is an Ackersmann and mother is dorothea geb Boehnkin.
GP: Paul Witt, Dorf Schmied, jünggeselle Daniel Krincke, jüngfer Anna ?¹ He was the son of Christian (Kruschke 2) Krienke and Dorothea Boehnke.¹

     
Johann "Schwarz" Schwartz was born between 1740 and 1750, at pos. Lüchowe, , Posen, Prussia. At From being a GP and Ackersmann in 1775.¹ He was the son of (?) "Schwarz" Schwartz.¹
Johann "Schwarz" Schwartz witnessed the birth of Michael Redmann on 22 September 1775 at #116 1775, Bap. 22 Sep. 1775, Lüchowo, , Posen, Prussia; Father George is a kühhirta, cow herder, mother is Elisabeth, no geb.
GP: Johann Schwarz, ackersmann; and jüngfraü Christina Lang, both from Lüchowo.²
Johann "Schwarz" Schwartz witnessed the birth of Eva Rosina "Lüchowo" Speick on 17 May 1783 at From age at death __ Jan 1781, Lüchowo, , Posen, Prussia; Father Johann is an Einwhner and mother is Dorothea Rennspiess.
Ackersmann Johann Schwartz and Fraü Christina Mielke both Lüchowo.
From age at death birth would be Jan. 1781.³

     
Rosario H. Groleau was born on 5 February 1920, at St. Jaques, Delta, MI. At From his obituary.¹ He was the son of Omer Groleau and Florestine Sabouirn.¹
Rosario H. Groleau died on 4 March 2008, at Tuesday at daughter's residence, St. Jaques, Delta, MI. ST. JACQUES — Rosario H. (IO) Groleau, of 10570 N. Main St., Rapid River, died Tuesday morning, March 4, 2008, at his daughter’s residence in St. Jacques surrounded by his loving family. He was 88.

Rosario was born Feb. 5, 1920, in St. Jacques, the son of Omer and Florestine (Sabourin) Groleau.

Rosario was united in marriage to the former Myrtle Pomeroy on March 22, 1941, in Hazel Park, Mich.

Rosario honored his country by serving in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945 where he served with the 9th Armored Infantry Division in the European Theater in France and Germany. He earned many awards including the Bronze Star for valor.

His working career encompassed many different jobs including a steel mill in Detroit, woodsman, Bay De Noc Lumber Company, construction work as a member of Local 324 Operating Engineers, and the KI Sawyer Air Force Base heating plant. He retired from Pomeroy Forest Products in 1985.

IO was a member of the Walter W. Cole Post 301 of Rapid River, St. Andrew Parish in Nahma, until moving to Rapid River where he was a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Church for the past year. IO called St. Jacques his home nearly all his life.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved woodworking, gardening, nature, and his family. He also enjoyed making maple syrup in the spring, just the exact way he was taught by his father. He was a man of strong faith and led an exemplary life in his Christian community. He was active in the Cursillo movement and loved to spend time at the Marygrove Retreat Center in Garden. He also loved singing and entertaining with his guitar.

He was a member of St. Andrew’s Choir for many years.

In addition to his wife, the former Donella (Johnson) Ross who he was united in marriage to on Jan. 14, 1995, survivors include: his son, Rodney (Yvonne) Groleau of St. Jacques; daughters, Connie (Bill) Hardwick of St. Jacques, and Myrna Sonsalla of Richfield, Minn; stepson, Robert (Melodie) Ross of Portland, Ore; stepdaughters, Pam (Terry) Strom of Clinton, Wis. and Kathy Miller of Janesville, Wis; son-in-law, Richard Segerstrom of St. Jacques; brothers, Gerald (Lorraine Thorin) Groleau of Gladstone, Gary (Sandy) Groleau of Gladstone, and R. Wade (Marlene) Groleau of St. Jacques; sisters, Rita LaBumbard of Escanaba, Rosalyn Plas of St. Jacques and Anita (Edward) Lamberg of Ensign; brother-in-law, Randy Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz; sisters-in-law, Roberta Johnston of Rockford, Ill., and Diane (Norbert) Russell of Rockford, Ill; 17 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, IO was preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Myrtle; daughter, Judy Segerstrom; brothers, Rudolph, Edward, Emil and Leo; sisters, Leila Moser, Irene Clement, and Loretta Pomeroy; and stepson, Michael Ross.
Rosario’s family will receive friends on Friday from 4 to 6:45 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Rapid River American Legion military rites will follow at 6:45 p.m. A vigil service will follow at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial services celebrating the life of Rosario H. (IO) Groleau will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Nahma with Rev. Fr. Tim Ekaitis and Deacon Rod Groleau officiating. Luncheon will follow services at the Nahma Township Hall.

Burial will be in the New Garden Cemetery.
http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/501905.html.¹

     
Peter "Wellrand" Wellsand was born in 1704, at prob. Saxaren, , Posen, Prussia. At From age at death.¹ He was the son of (?) Wellsand.
Peter "Wellrand" Wellsand died on 18 May 1788, at #42, at age 84 of Alters selke, old age, , Wirsitz, , Prussia.¹

     
Christina "Wellrand" Wellsand was born on 2 September 1794, at Saxaren, , Posen, Prussia. At #88F, bap. 7 September; Father Peter is an Ackersmann and mother is Eva geb Lochstedtin.
GP: Christoph Schwanke, Ackermann, Fraü Maria Schwankin geb Bethkin, Fraü Maria Frassin geb Koelmin.¹ She was the daughter of Peter "Wellrand" Wellsand and Eva Rosina "Loickstedt" Lochstaedt.¹

     
Christian Voss was born on 30 July 1741, at From age at death.¹
Christian Voss died on 1 August 1788, at #68 at age 47j 2t, pos. Broniewo, , Posen, Prussia. Cause Ertrünten ??.¹

     
Anna Maria "Pfenske" Fenske was born between 1780 and 1785, at, Wirsitz, , Prussia. At from jüngfer when GP in 1795.¹ She was the daughter of Christoph "Pfenske" Fenske and Catherina Dekau.¹
Anna Maria "Pfenske" Fenske witnessed the birth of Anna Sophia Ristau on 31 August 1795 at #61F, bap. 6 September, Debenke, , Posen, Prussia; Father Michael is a Hirte, cattle herder, and mother is Sophia geb Blockin.
GP: Einwöhner George Heller, Fraü Dorothea Elisabeth Hinzin geb Blockin, jüngfer Anna Maria Pfenske.¹

     
Anna Sophia Ristau was born on 31 August 1795, at Debenke, , Posen, Prussia. At #61F, bap. 6 September; Father Michael is a Hirte, cattle herder, and mother is Sophia geb Blockin.
GP: Einwöhner George Heller, Fraü Dorothea Elisabeth Hinzin geb Blockin, jüngfer Anna Maria Pfenske.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Ristau and Sophia Schulz.¹

     
John Wellington Colwell was born on 18 March 1874, at, Bruce, . At #3555, reported 1885; John Wellington Colwell, born 18 May 1874, at 1 R.S. Kinloss Sire.
Father George is a Farmer, mother is Rebecca Portiss.
Dr. Bradly.¹ He was the son of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice.¹
John Wellington Colwell married Bella Moore, daughter of Goerge Moore and Agnes Wardrope, on 5 December 1900, at #3591, , Bruce, . John W. Colwell, age 25 b: Kincardine,farmer in Kinloss Twp.
, s/o George Colwell & Rebecca Portice
marrioes
Bella Moore, age 22, born and living Kinloss Twp., spinster
d/o George Moore & Agnes Wardrope,
wit: James Colwell of Kincardine & Nellie MOORE of Riversdale,
Date/loctaion: 5 December 1900, Kinloss Twp., Bruce.²

     
Ann Browning Colwell was born on 10 December 1875, at, Bruce, . At #3556, reported 1885; Father George is a Farmer, mother is Rebecca Portiss.
Dr. Bradly.¹ She was the daughter of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice.¹ Ann Browning Colwell witnessed the New Tag of James Theodore Colwell on 31 March 1901 at, Bruce, ; 5 36 56 Colwell T. James M Head S Jul 7 1880 20
5 37 56 Colwell B. Annie F Sister S Dec 10 1875 25
5 38 56 Colwell M. Florence F Sister S May 9 1882 18

Kincardine, BRUCE West, ON
Dist. # 50, Subdist. # d-4, T-6462.²

     
Sarah Jane Colwell was born on 22 February 1877, at, Bruce, . At #3557, reported 1885; Father George is a Farmer, mother is Rebecca Portiss.
Dr. Bradly.¹ She was the daughter of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice.¹

     
Samuel Herbert Colwell was born on 20 May 1878, at, Bruce, . At #3558, reported 1885; Father George is a Farmer, mother is Rebecca Portiss.
Dr. Bradly.¹ He was the son of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice.¹

     
James Theodore Colwell was born on 7 July 1880, at, Bruce, . At #3559, reported 1885; Father George is a Farmer, mother is Rebecca Portiss.
Dr. Bradly.¹ He was the son of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice.¹
James Theodore Colwell waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 31 March 1901.
5 36 56 Colwell T. James M Head S Jul 7 1880 20
5 37 56 Colwell B. Annie F Sister S Dec 10 1875 25
5 38 56 Colwell M. Florence F Sister S May 9 1882 18

Kincardine, BRUCE West, ON
Dist. # 50, Subdist. # d-4, T-6462.²

     
Florence May Colwell was born on 9 May 1882, at, Bruce, . At #3560, reported 1885; Florence May Colwell, born 9 May 1882 at 1 R.S. Kinloss Sire.
Father George is a Farmer, mother is Rebecca Portiss.
Dr. Bradly.¹ She was the daughter of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice.¹ Florence May Colwell witnessed the New Tag of James Theodore Colwell on 31 March 1901 at, Bruce, ; 5 36 56 Colwell T. James M Head S Jul 7 1880 20
5 37 56 Colwell B. Annie F Sister S Dec 10 1875 25
5 38 56 Colwell M. Florence F Sister S May 9 1882 18

Kincardine, BRUCE West, ON
Dist. # 50, Subdist. # d-4, T-6462.²
As of 15 June 1910,her married name was Martyn.³

Florence May Colwell married Donald Martyn, son of David Martyn and Annie McDonald, on 15 June 1910, at #6390, , Bruce, . Donald Martyn, age 30, living Detroit, a Presb. bachelor dentist,
Father David Martyn , farmer, mother Annie McDonald
Married
Florence May Colwell, single age 26 , living Kincardine Twp., Ch. of Eng.
Father George Colwell, Farmer, mother Rebecca Portice
Wit: Angus Martyn of Ripley
Ada Colwell of Bervie
by Lic. on 15 June 1910 at Kincardine Twp.
by Rev. W.A. Wright of Kincardine.³

     
John Wilbert Colwell was born on 15 September 1884, at, Bruce, . At #3561, reported 1885; Father George is a Farmer, mother is Rebecca Portiss.
Dr. Bradly.¹ He was the son of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice.¹

     
Donald Martyn was born in 1880, at, Bruce, . At from age when married and living Detroit.¹ He was the son of David Martyn and Annie McDonald.¹
Donald Martyn married Florence May Colwell, daughter of George Colwell and Rebecca "Rebekah" Portice, on 15 June 1910, at #6390, , Bruce, . Donald Martyn, age 30, living Detroit, a Presb. bachelor dentist,
Father David Martyn , farmer, mother Annie McDonald
Married
Florence May Colwell, single age 26 , living Kincardine Twp., Ch. of Eng.
Father George Colwell, Farmer, mother Rebecca Portice
Wit: Angus Martyn of Ripley
Ada Colwell of Bervie
by Lic. on 15 June 1910 at Kincardine Twp.
by Rev. W.A. Wright of Kincardine.¹

     
David Martyn was born in May 1840, at, , Scotland.²
David Martyn waslisted on the 1901 census for at lot 25, cons 8, , Bruce, , on 18 June 1911.
24 30 Martyn David M Head M May 1840 71 b: Scot., Presb. Farmer
25 30 Martyn Christena F Wife M Oct 1856 54 b: Scot., Presb.
26 30 Martyn Angus M Son S Aug 1881 29 b: Ont. Presb. Farmer
27 30 Mc? Mary F S-dau S Nov 1888 22 b: Ont. Presb.

Bruce South, 39 Huron (lot 25 Cons 8) page 3.²

     
Angus Martyn was born in August 1881, at, Bruce, .¹ He was the son of David Martyn and Annie McDonald.¹ Angus Martyn witnessed the marriage of Donald Martyn and Florence May Colwell on 15 June 1910 at #6390, , Bruce, ; Donald Martyn, age 30, living Detroit, a Presb. bachelor dentist,
Father David Martyn , farmer, mother Annie McDonald
Married
Florence May Colwell, single age 26 , living Kincardine Twp., Ch. of Eng.
Father George Colwell, Farmer, mother Rebecca Portice
Wit: Angus Martyn of Ripley
Ada Colwell of Bervie
by Lic. on 15 June 1910 at Kincardine Twp.
by Rev. W.A. Wright of Kincardine.²

     
Mary (?) was born in 1803, at, Devon, , England. At From age at death.¹
As of before 1829,her married name was Horney.¹

Mary (?) died on 23 October 1887, at #7395, , Huron, .¹

     
Robert Nesbitt was born in 1871, at, Bruce, . At From age when married.¹ He was the son of Robert Nesbitt and Sarah Scott.¹
Robert Nesbitt married Sarah Colwell, daughter of Samuel "Big Sam" Colwell and Mary Ann Stanley, on 21 December 1897, at #32006, , Bruce, . Robert Nesbitt, age 26, bach. farmer born and living Kincardine Twp. Prsb.
Father Robert Nesbitt, mother Sarah Scott
marries
Sarah Jane Colwell, age 22, single, born and living Kincardine Twp. Ch. of Eng.
Father Samuel Colwell, mother Mary Ann Stanley
Wit: George Colwell of Bervie
Mary Nesbitt of Bervie
Date place21 Dec. 1897 near bervie
Rev. E. A. Hall, by Lic.¹
Robert Nesbitt waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Bruce, , on 31 March 1901.
3 2 22 Nesbitt Robert M Head M Oct 10 1871 29 Farmer
3 3 22 Nesbitt Mary J F Wife M Oct 8 26
3 4 22 Nesbitt Sarah F Daughter S Apr 14 1899 1
3 5 22 Nesbitt Sam R M Son S Oct 14 1900 5/12

Kinloss, BRUCE West, ON
Dist: #50
Subdist: e-5, T-6462.²

     
Robert Nesbitt was born in 1829, at, , Ireland. At From age 1881 census.²
Robert Nesbitt married Sarah Scott before 1865, at Birth of first child found., , Bruce, .¹
From the 1881 Census, at, Bruce, ,:
Robert NESBIT M Male Irish 52 Ire. Presbyterian Farmer
Sarah NESBIT M Female Irish 42 Ire. Presbyterian
William NESBIT Male Irish 16 C.W. Presbyterian Canada
Mary NESBIT Female Irish 14 Ont. Presbyterian Canada
Jane NESBIT Female Irish 12 Ont. Presbyterian Canada
Robert NESBIT Male Irish 9 Ont. Presbyterian Canada
Sarah NESBIT Female Irish 5 Ont. Presbyterian Canada
John NESBIT Male Irish 1 Ont. Presbyterian Canada

Kincardine, Bruce South, ON
C-13275, Dist: 176, Sub-dist: E, Div. 1, page 33.²

     
Sarah Scott was born in 1839, at, , Ireland. At From age on 1881 census.²
Sarah Scott married Robert Nesbitt before 1865, at Birth of first child found., , Bruce, .¹
As of before 1865,her married name was Nesbitt.¹