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Name: Emma Thornburg Sefcik
- Where do you live now: Hartford
MI
- When did you live in Hartford: All
my life, except when husband, Ron, was in service.
- From the class of: 1966
- Date: 28
Apr 2002
Time: 02:42 AM
Comments
Finding out about the history of our town has been a very memorable experience. Please enjoy your visit and let me know if you have historic items that should be added to the site.
Click here to send me an email
- Name:
Linda Rae Meagher Ament
- Where do you live now:
Lawrence, Michigan
- When did you live in Hartford:
1957 -1990
- From the class of: 1966
- Date: 29 Apr 2002
- Time: 09:13 PM
Comments
I admire your title "Pearls in our Past",
what a lovely thought, so many happy memories of Hartford and the lovely people who were born there, grew up there and took such pride in their hometown. I also admire the webmaster for her intelligence, hard work and Love for her
fellowman (woman)...also her dedicated effort to assist her classmates (class of 1966) connected so many years later. The effort she has gone to , to allow us all to share the sacrifices our families and neighbors made when they went to war for all of us, giving us a means to say "Thank-You and we Love you for what you did for all of us to help keep us safe". Lovingly, Linda
- Name: samie ledyard
- Where do you live now:
baroda
- When did you live in Hartford:
never did only work in hartford
- From the class of:
- Date:
29 Apr 2002
- Time: 09:51 PM
Comments
Just here to have fun and check out some wonderful lady's picture who I work with.
Her name is Linda Meagher...and she's awesome.
- Name:
Melba Allen Rhinehart
- Where do you live now:
4 miles northeast of Hartford
- When did you live in Hartford:
50 years in area
- From the class of:
1953
- Date: 01 May 2002
- Time:
10:04 AM
Comments
Emma, this is a great project. I knew you could do it!
- Name:
Charles Pinkney
- Where do you live now:
Fairmount ND
- When did you live in Hartford:
- From the class of:
- Date:
01 May 2002
- Time:
01:41 PM
Comments
As Emma noted there is an historic link between
Hartford and the city of Fairmount ND. Click here to see the Historic
link between Hartford Michigan and Fairmount ND 1937.
Thanks Emma for your contacting us.
Chas
- Name:
Linda Joyce Glasgow Gray
- Where do you live now:
Hartford
- When did you live in Hartford:
1961 to present
- From the class of: 1965
- Date:
01 May 2002
- Time: 01:55 PM
Comments
- Name:
George E. Thornburg
- Where do you live now: Kalamazoo
Mi.
- When did you live in Hartford:
- From the class of: 1964
- Date:
02 May 2002
- Time:
10:18 AM
- Name: Denise Matthews Sells
- Where do you live now:
Hartford-next door to my old home
- When did you live in Hartford:
1961-present
- From the class of:
1979
- Favorite website feature:
Military
- Date:
04 May 2002
- Time:
11:16:38 PM
Comments
Can't wait to see this continue to evolve-very exciting!
- Name:
Lindsey Sells
- Where do you live now: Hartford - next to my grandmother
- When did you live in Hartford:
- From the class of:
- Favorite website feature: My picture with my grandfather Bonzi
- Date: 05 May 2002
- Time: 07:57:09 PM
Comments
- Name: Tim Nyhuis
- Where do you live now? Hartford
- When did you live in Hartford:
- From the class of:
- Favorite website feature:
- Date:
12 May 2002
- Time:
09:04 AM
Comments
Have looked at just a few of the options on this site. I will come back. It looks great. Looking forward to seeing the church section when it is developed.
Tim
- Name: James A. Rhinehart (Jim)
- Where do you live now?
Midland
City, Al
- When did you live in Hartford?
- From the class of:
- Favorite website feature:
- Date:
12 May 2002
- Time:
05:57 PM
Comments
I just wanted to let you know I think this is an outstanding
site. I am Jim Rhinehart and live in Midland City, Alabama. I work
for Sony Corporation here. Hartford is my hometown as it is (was) most of
my relatives. I saw my dad's picture along with his brothers (James W.
Rhinehart) in the WW2 history section. My dad was killed test flying a
helicopter. I think this is a really nice site design. I see that
you are looking for more historical pictures. I'm am trying to find some
as most of my aunts, uncles, grandparents, and parents were (are) from
there in Hartford. If I find any, I'll send them in. Keep up the good work. Again....this is a job "Well
Done".
Additional comment added May 12th:
I'm trying to gather some information and pictures for you. I'm writing this on Mothers day and after taking my mother out for lunch I started thinking. My mom is from Hartford also. She was born in Grand Rapids. Why not include women in the historical section. My Mom is 80 and she can tell you some stories. I believe she worked in an aircraft factory or made aircraft parts during WW2. As you know these women were known as "Rosie Riviters". They helped keep this country going while the men were "over there" fighting.
Jim Rhinehart
Name: Roy M. (Bud) & Marion L. (Kling) Davis
Where do you live now: Hartford, MI
When did you live in Hartford: For years...attended school here.
School attended or graduated from: Both from HHS
You are from the class of: Bud-1942, Marion-1943
Your favorite feature of this web site: We've just discovered it....still
exploring
How did you hear about the site: E-mail from Lois Latus
Date: May 19, 2002
Time: 11:02 PM
Comments
Marvelous idea. We really appreciate the effort that has gone into it already!
We moved to Ann Arbor in 1966 and lived there until 1982 when we moved back. Have lived here since then except for traveling.
Small towns have fallen on hard times. Perhaps Hartford was never as we remember it......but in our minds it will always be our town.....a good place in which to grow up.
Click here for our email address
in Hartford.
Name: Barbara (Latus) Oosterbaan
Where do you live now: Tucson, Arizona
When did you live in Hartford: 1953 - 1971
School attended or graduated from: Hartford High School
You are from the class of: 1971
Your favorite feature of this web site: Potawatomi
How did you hear about the site: Leo & Lois Latus (parents)
Date: May 20, 2002
Time: 08:24 AM
Comments
Now living with many Native American cultures out in Arizona, it's an interesting comparison to read about the Potawatomi.
Name: Marcia Kay Rhinehart
Where do you live now: New Orleans, La
When did you live in Hartford: Born in 1948-Father was James W.
Rhinehart mother Opal Bernice Reed Rhinehart
School attended or graduated from:
You are from the class of:
Your favorite feature of this web site: Pictures of my Dad and his
brothers - Jack, Bob and Billy Rhinehart
How did you hear about the site: My brother Jim Rhinehart told me about
it
Date: May 20, 2002
Time: 06:40 PM
Comments
My family is from Michigan and I have really enjoyed reading all of the features. The site is wonderfully done and thoroughly enjoyable. I have several of my dad V-letters and will see about getting one scanned for you site.
Thanks again it was great.
Marcia Rhinehart
Name: Carol Matthews
Where do you live now: Hartford-next to my daughter
When did you live in Hartford: 1935-present
School attended or graduated from: Hartford High
You are from the class of: 1952
Your favorite feature of this web site: my husband Matt (Bonz)
How did you hear about the site: My granddaughter
Date: June 02, 2002
Time: 09:38 PM
Comments
This is a very interesting. Please correct the spelling of my husband's nickname. The correct spelling is Bonz. This name was given to him by his father and is still carried out today.
But he was always Matt to me.
Carol
Thank you, Carol. Glad you enjoyed the site.
Correction has been made to Bonz - thanks for calling it to my attention...Emma
Name: PEGGY (BISBEE) HARRIS
Where do you live now: HARTFORD,MI
When did you live in Hartford: 1938-1956
School attended or graduated from: HARTFORD
You are from the class of:
Your favorite feature of this web site: PHOTOS
How did you hear about the site: TRI-COUNTY NEWSPAPER
Date: June 05, 2002
Time: 09:02 PM
Comments
I MOVED TO MISSOURI IN 1972. I MOVED BACK TO HARTFORD IN 2001 AND I BOUGHT MY GRANDPARENTS, CLARENCE AND MURTLE BURR, OLD HOUSE. I AM HAPPY TO BE HOME.
Name: Richard Murl Wise
Where do you live now: P.O. Box 394,Watervliet, Michigan
When did you live in Hartford: 1940-43, 1952-59
School attended or graduated from: Hartford
You are from the class of: 1959
Your favorite feature of this web site: Town Folk
How did you hear about the site: Tri-City Record
Date: June 05, 2002
Time: 10:27 PM
Comments
I haven't looked at much yet but I am very pleased.
Name: Joanne H. Goodrich Duncombe
Where do you live now: Hartford, Mil
When did you live in Hartford: All my life
School attended or graduated from: Hartford High School
You are from the class of: l950
Your favorite feature of this web site: All of it
How did you hear about the site: From my nephew
Date: June 07, 2002
Time: 09:39 AM
Comments
I'm enjoying all of it so far--it brings back many memories. I remember the Thomas Farms when Dr. Thomas invited the children of Hartford to swim in his pond in the woods. My sister, Jeanne Knapp, as a teen, was one of the leaders that took us there. It was such a beautiful, natural setting and a real treat for all of us little ones. In later years, I learned that Jeanne didn't even like to swim, which was ironic! Dr. Thomas also allowed all the children to pick wildflowers for their May baskets, which was great fun.
Name: Mike Brandt
Where do you live now: Gaylord, MI
When did you live in Hartford: 1949-1971
School attended or graduated from:
You are from the class of: 1968
Your favorite feature of this web site: All of it.
How did you hear about the site: My friend Randy Kime.
Date: June 07, 2002
Time: 10:47 PM
Comments
I appreciate the fact that someone was willing to put the time and effort into this web site. I enjoyed growing up in Hartford and this site brought back many memories for me. I hope that I can add something to the information already here. Thanks.
Name: Joyce Goodrich Kime
Where do you live now: St Joseph Mi
When did you live in Hartford: 1942
School attended or graduated from: Hartford High School
You are from the class of: 1942
Your favorite feature of this web site: Interesting articles
How did you hear about the site: My son, randy Kime
Date: June 08, 2002
Time: 04:51 PM
Comments
Name: Paul A. Abrams
Where do you live now: Benton Harbor, MI
When did you live in Hartford: 1926 - 1971
School attended or graduated from: Hartford
You are from the class of: 1944
Your favorite feature of this web site:
How did you hear about the site:
Date: June 08, 2002
Time: 07:03 PM
Comments
Will comment later. Thanks for contacting me.
Paul
Name: Roy M. (Bud) Davis
Where do you live now: See biography
When did you live in Hartford:
School attended or graduated from:
You are from the class of:
Your favorite feature of this web site: Every part of it
How did you hear about the site:
Date: June 14, 2002
Time: 01:17 PM
Comments
Every time we visit this web site, we see more and more. Love the tie in with the war statistics! Keep up the good work, Emma......Bud & Marion Click
here for our email address in Hartford.
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