Moak’s My great grandfather was asked many times to write down some of our heritage by his son, Robert E. Moak. He wrote a book about our heritage. It turns out I am part Dutch! My great grandfather’s great great grandfather came to America from Holland. He brought with him outdoor cooking utensils which were still in use when my great-grandfather was born in the early 1900’s.

Hamel’s My great grandmother’s parents wore born in Germany. My great grandmother was born in 1908 in Chicago. She is 101. Now she lives in Port Huron. I am ¼ German.

Jacques My great grandmother Jacques is French. They came to Michigan from Canada. My great grandmother grew up in Marquette, Michigan.

Pugh Family My grandfather is probably Welch but no one is sure. My great grandfather grew up in Georgia. He fought in World War I. After the war he became a professional wrestler. Then he moved to Michigan where he was a lawyer.

Merritt My great grandfather Merritt’s family is Pennsylvanian Dutch. That means he is German. My great Grandfather grew up in Detroit.

The Bany Family The Bany family is from England. My great grandmother was named Betty Bany before she got married and became a Merritt. She grew up in Birmingham. She went to Birmingham High School before it was called Seaholm.

The Brazil Family Canadian and English Flint and Detroit

Elliott Family My great-great grandfather’s mother was born in Scotland.