Hi Listers -
This branch is my brick wall. I think John A Dupont was born in Detroit in 1851. That
his parents were John C DuPont and Rosa. That their family moved to Bay City from the
Bell River, Ontario area in the 1850's. This family had 4 boys and 4 girls, other
known siblings were Joseph (the oldest boy) and Josephine. That John C. was killed some
time around 1860 with a slingshot (?). This caused this son John A to "be thrown to
his own resources and he worked in a shingle mill for 3 years". Son Joseph headed
for Jackson Co, Wisconsin for a few years, then homesteaded in Minor Co, South Dakota
where "His mother lived with him the first year, but it being an unsettled country
she became restless and old, leaving him alone in 1883". I don't know if this
means that Rosa died in South Dakota.
Can anyone help me with this vague stuff? 1. Does Michigan have on-line sources for
birth and death. 2. Does Bay City have a source of Cemetery listings that I could track
John Sr. Anything. I need help with this - my DuPonts are driving me crazy. I am trying
to find the where John Sr was born, what's Rosa maiden name and where did she come
from and what are the children's names.
Thanks for any direction you can point me to. I know that when your local, you become
familiar with available sources, and I've not had the opportunity to visit Bay City
yet. But if I'm understanding the area correctly, this was a heavy settling site for
French Canadians like John Sr.
Thanks for any assistance.
Vickie
Dibean, Jack & Marianne
E-mail Address(es):
dibeanjack(a)juno.com
Try contacting the above party with your question. I believe they can lead
you to several sites you might find helpful.
Stan