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Geneaology Information Request


We are looking for information on Lester A. Wright, 1878-1948 (sp. Grace Rose). He was in the building business in Detroit for a number of years as "L.A. Wright Construction". His son was Harold Ransom Wright, 1909-1988 (sp. Margaret Higgin). Lesters father was George W. Wright. Any information on any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated.
Click here for a photograph from the mid 1920's of
Harold Ransom Wright - George W. Wright - Lester A. Wright

Genealogy Reports

Descendants of Thomas Everard

Descendants of William Learned

Descendants of John Moore

Descendants of Robert Rose

Descendants of Thomas Pridgeon

Descendants of James Wright

Descendants of Nathaniel B. Hall

Descendants of Neil Bell

Descendants of William Riddell

Descendants of John Bailey

Descendants of Frederick Higgin

All individuals


New! The VALDICK Genealogy Report


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Family photos - Click on picture for enlargement

Kroon adoption day - November 15, 2006

Ethan Kroon
2004 School picture

Ethan Kroon
September 2003 Kindergarten
New Toy!
SERENITY SAIL
Kayla Marie Libby
5 Years old 6/21/2003
Ethan Kroon 4½ years old
Pre-school 2002
Ethan and Orinn visit
Santa Claus 2002

Orinn Michael Kroon, 1 year
Ethan David Kroon, 4 years
Kari Valdick, 2001 school picture, age 14
Nick Partello, 2001 school pictures, age 13
Jessika Partello, 2001 school picture, age 10

Ethan Kroon school pictures 2001
Ethan and Orinn visit Santa Claus 2001

Congratulations to Shelly and Mark Kroon on the birth of their son, Orinn Michael Kroon. Born 6:39 pm, 3/1/01, 9 pounds and 2.9 ounces, 22 inches long.

Proud mommy shows off Orinn, while Grandma gets her first look and big brother Ethan looks on.

Dinner at the Grayling Holiday Inn, 1/31/01
Margaret, Chris, Boots, Ken and Mary Wright - 3 generations

The newest addition to our family. Introducing DUKE WRIGHT

Surprise Party for Irma Valdick on the occasion of her 78th Birthday, held at Gutheries Restaurant in Grand Rapids, April 29, 2000
Entrance to Guthrie's Restaurant The entire family Irma with her "Friendly Family Helper" Award Irma with Son Terry and Daugher Mary Irma and Great-Grandaughter Kayla Libby
Getting ready to order dinner Irma Valdick, the Lady of Honor Nick, Buzz and Jessika Partello Amy and George Libby - The Party Organizers Kayla Libby
Kathie and Terry Valdick Kris Waters and Gil Work Kari Valdick Irma, Kris, Gil, Mary and Gayla Irma and Terry

Jessika Partello - 1999 Warren Jets Nick Partello - 1999 Warren Jets

Micah's Football picture Ethan fishes, camps and hunts with Mark and Shelly

Micah Otteson
AYSO Soccer, age 9, spring 1999
Jessika Partello
2nd Grade 1999
Ethan and Shelly check out what the Easter Bunny has left. Ethan shows off his Easter Eggs. Ethan's First Birthday March 14, 1999

Left to right - Builder Don Kernstock, Owner Ken Wright, Architect Mike Smith

It's DONE! As soon as we get a spare minute, final photos will be posted. But I think the snow may fall before we get that time!



Christopher Wright, professionally known as Christopher Knight, is the owner of AudioCraft Publishing. He is best known as author, lecturer, and producer of creative, quality, result getting radio advertising. Chris has been in audio and radio commercial creation and production for 17 years, producing over 10,000 commercials! He is voted one of the top speakers at the Radio Advertising Bureau's Managing Sales Conference each year in Dallas. His voice can also be heard on numerous web sites as well as his new audio book ST. HELENA. St. Helena is also available in text form and may be purchased from Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. Another novel in process is "The Laurentian Channel", available summer of 2000. His next audio book "Ferocity" is out in paperback with the audio version scheduled for production in the fall of 2000. (See below) The business card to the left is a clickable link direct to his website: http://www.audiocraftpublishing.com The photograph above is that used on the jacket of the St. Helena audio book and may be seen full size with a mouse click. The green button provided below will treat you to a demonstration of his radio advertising commercials in RealAudio.


Click on this image to see how to order your copy of St. Helena and hear a 3 minute excerpt. Acclaimed as "An absolute DON'T MISS WINNER!" A spine tingling audio production masterfully created and produced. You must "hear" this book!
(Also available in text form from Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble)

Have you ever gone swimming in Mullett Lake? Or any inland lake? Well then, click on this image to hear the first 6 minutes of the audio version of the book Ferocity - you may never go swimming again! - Text version available NOW at your favorite bookstore. Audio book available spring of 2000 -


Here is the cover of the text version of Ferocity. Click for a cover blow-up. You won't want to miss this 391 pages of suspense and terror! Another fast paced, gripping novel from the mind of Christopher Knight.


E-Mail links to our on-line family

Ken and Mary Wright kdw@i2k.net
Chris and Boots Wright boreas@nmo.net
Kris and Gil Work gwork@kconline.com
Mark and Shelly Kroon KroonsLady@aol.com
Don and Lois Wright dew.ljw@earthlink.net


The website of Kris Work, dedicated to Spaz and her battle with feline leukemia


This image will link you to how I make my living.



Home of the AuSable River Canoe Marathon.

Come to Grayling and see the most spectacular Le Mans start in Canoe Racing.



Second leg of the "Triple Crown of Canoe Racing"

Visit this site to learn more about the famed AuSable River Canoe Marathon, the longest non-stop canoe race in North America - 120 miles, Grayling to Oscoda. Held the last full weekend in July - A 50 year tradition!


The Amateur Radio Association of Hanson Hills
Providing public service and emergency communication
for the Grayling & Crawford County area.

Click on club logo for ARAHH home page.


QSL card #1 QSL card #2 Eyeball card

The cards above are used to acknowledge radio and personal contacts with other Amateur Radio Operators.

The "Hartwick Pines Challenge". A 7.2 mile foot race through the trails of the Hartwick Pines State Park. Held annually the first Saturday in October.




Click on this image to link to AuSable Valley Security and R.J. Ruddy Investigative Services



LEMA logo

Click on this image to link to the Law Enforcement Memorial Association, Inc.



RE/MAX<sup>®</sup> logo Tom Slavens photo

RE/MAX® of Grayling
Tom Slavens - Sales Associate

MCYC logo

Click on this image to link to the Michigan Christian Youth Camp, Attica, MI.



Hanson Hills logo

Link to the Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Home of the Michigan Cup Marathon and Hanson Hills Classic Races



Milltown Title employees

Link to Milltown Title & Escrow • Protecting your Northern Michigan Real Estate

Click on this link for RE/MAX of Grayling.
Now with VIRTUAL home tours.

tl-hba logo Click on this link to visit the Tri-Lakes Home Builders Association.


grayling-area.com logo



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