Hi Lynn,
Checking the 1920 US Federal Census, the family of James M. and Edna Smith
(both born in Scotland) are living at 2480 Hamilton Blvd in Highland Park,
Michigan. There are two young children, Donald M., age 4 1/2, and Barbra E.,
age 2 yrs 4 mos. [1920 US Census: Michigan > Wayne > Highland Park >
District 697 > Sheet 4A, image 7 of 31]
In the 1930 US Federal Census, the family of James M. and Edna Smith are
living at 15414 Cherrylawn Ave. in Detroit. Donald is now 15, Barbara is 12,
and Marguerita is age 9, born in England. Malcom [sic], age 4, was born in
Michigan. [1930 US Census: Michigan > Wayne > Detroit, District 541 > Sheet
98A, image 195 of 248]
I hope this information helps. If you do not have access to
Ancestry.com and
would like copies of these images, please contact me off-list and I will
send them to you. Our 1940 US Federal Census will be released next Spring,
so you should be able to find out more information at that time.
Good luck and happy hunting,
Peggy in Grand Blanc, Michigan
On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:25 AM, Arthur & Lynn <richden2(a)bigpond.net.au>wrote:
Hello Listers,
I am new to this list and, in fact, I am new to research in the USA and
have no idea of what is available. So I am asking for some help please.
I have found that two young sisters left England and travelled to USA
arriving on 6th June 1914. Then I found the Border Crossing Manifests which
showed both girls were travelling, and gained permission to travel to
Detroit, Michigan.
The older sister married and stayed in Detroit, was widowed and married for
a second time but the younger sister, my grandmother, returned to England as
she married there in September 1915. The fares were paid for by an Uncle.
It is a total surprise to me that she made this journey as mention has
never been made of it.
The sisters were Edna MUSSELWHITE (aged 18) and Eliza MUSSELWHITE (aged
16). I have found that Edna married a James SMITH and then a Mr.
SUMMERFIELD. She died in 1966 and was cremated at Woodmere.
Now to the help I need. My questions are - - - -
1. is there any way I can find out details of Edna's life in Michigan,
birth of children etc and the marriage details with Mr Summerfield.
2. is there any way I can find details of Eliza's time in Michigan? For
what reason did she travel to USA for such a short period of time and when
and how did she return to England? If the reason was because she had a baby
there (a possibility) is there any way that can be tracked?
I live in Australia and as I said at the opening of this post I have no
idea whatsoever of how I can gain information from Michigan and even of what
is available. I really would be most grateful for any help, ideas,
suggestions or contacts.
Thankyou so much, in advance,
Regards,
Lynn
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