There is one cemetery that I have visited more times than I can count. The cemetery is the Briley Township Cemetery in the village of Briley in Atlanta, Montmorency, Michigan.
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Briley Township Cemetery
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I had visited this cemetery many times as a child, but once I really found my passion for genealogy, the cemetery became more to me! I now like to refer to this cemetery as a family reunion.
I know some of my fellow genealogists will understand this feeling. There is a special feeling of connectedness when you are able to visit the place where your ancestors are buried.
So, in this blog post, I would like to take you on a portion of my journey, to invite you to my McKenzie family reunion to take place at the Briley Township Cemetery!
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My Paternal Great Great Grandparents
Alexander Orlando McKenzie * (1/20/1851 - 11/6/1907) and Mary Anna Faught * (1/18/1870 - 3/12/1929) |
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Children of Alexander O. McKenzie and Mary Anna (Faught) McKenzie
My Paternal Great Grand Uncles
Alfred McKenzie (4/17/1892 - 7/20/1894 )
Edward McKenzie (2/22/1905 - 10/12/1926)
Oral McKenzie (11/22/1899 - 2/23/1929)
Alfred McKenzie (4/17/1892 - 7/20/1894 )
Edward McKenzie (2/22/1905 - 10/12/1926)
Oral McKenzie (11/22/1899 - 2/23/1929)
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My Paternal Great Grand Uncle
Lawrence Charles McKenzie (9/12/1899 -5/1/1976) |
My Paternal Great Grand Aunt
Cora Gladys (McKenzie) Mulholland (10/3/1901 - 9/13/1980) |
 My Paternal Great GrandfatherOrlie Charles McKenzie *
(3/1/1894 - 7/29/1948) |
My Paternal Great Grandmother
Mae Arla (King) McKenzie Marceau * (5/25/1903 - 6/7/1994) |
Children of Orlie C. McKenzie and Mae Arla (King) McKenzie Marceau
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My Paternal Great Aunt and Uncle
Donna Margie (McKenzie) Brown (4/21/1928 - 12/16/1982) Harold (Joe) Lewis Brown (8/11/1927 - 7/22/1992)
My Paternal Great Uncle
Herbert H. McKenzie (7/21/1934 - 4/1/1981) |
My Paternal Great Uncle and Aunt
Neil Truman McKenzie (3/2/1930 - 7/26/2001) Marilyn Mae (Woods) McKenzie (12/1/1934 - 1/8/2015)
My Paternal Great Uncle
Clayton D. McKenzie (12/15/1938 - 3/2/1974) |
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My Paternal Grandparents
Alexander Orlando McKenzie * (1/13/1924 - 1/2/1999) and Edna Jean (Burt) McKenzie * (8/19/1927 - 8/26/2013) |
Children of Alexander Orlando McKenzie and Edna Jean (Burt) McKenzie
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My Paternal Uncle
Terry Lee McKenzie (5/19/1951 - 3/2/1974) |
 My Father
Tom Orlando McKenzie * (2/13/1960 - 11/6/2014) Ashes to be buried in Briley Township Cemetery |
There are additional extended family members of the McKenzie family laid to rest in the Briley Township Cemetery. Names include:
- Jeremiah H. "Jerrie" McKenzie - My 2nd great grand uncle / Half brother to Alexander Orlando Mckenzie
- Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin - Wife of Jeremiah H. McKenzie
- Mary Sybil "Minnie" (McKenzie) Briley - Daughter of Jeremiah H. McKenzie and Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin
- Evelyn Belle "Lena" (McKenzie) Currie - Daughter of Jeremiah H. McKenzie and Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin
- Kathryn Maude (McKenzie) Farmer - Daughter of Jeremiah H. McKenzie and Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin
- Elliott Cecil McKenzie - Son of Jeremiah H. McKenzie and Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin
- Hubert Wellington McKenzie - Son of Jeremiah H. McKenzie and Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin
- Oscar J McKenzie - Son of Jeremiah H. McKenzie and Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin
- Russell Alger McKenzie - Son of Jeremiah H. McKenzie and Ella (Powell) McKenzie Irwin
- Laura Isabelle (Daly) McKenzie - Wife of Russel Alger McKenzie
- Ferdinand Tyrone McKenzie - Son of Russel Alger McKenzie and Laura Isabelle (Daly) McKenzie
- Orlaf Wayland McKenzie - Son of Russel Alger McKenzie and Laura Isabelle (Daly) McKenzie
- Rozeltha LaRue (McKenzie) Potter - Daughter of Russel Alger McKenzie and Laura Isabelle (Daly) McKenzie
Several photos in this blog were retrieved from memorials at Findagrave.com. Clicking on the individuals name will bring you to the Find a Grave memorial for that person.
I like the way you used a “blank” headstone in place of the ones you need to photograph. The presentation of the generations is also easy to follow!
Thank you for the input Cathy! I’m glad you found it easy to follow.
Rebecca
You’re welcome. Maybe this time I can get the link to work.
Hi I am also trying to research my grandfather orlie c McKenzie… I ran across your information which means you are my cousin I believe I am one of the daughters of Joe and Donna Brown… Alex and Gene were my aunt and uncle…
Jan-
It is very nice to hear from you. Yes, we are first cousins 1 x removed. I’m very happy to hear from you! I have never met any of
Donna’s family that I can recall.
Please feel free to contact me at Walbregen@outlook.com if you would like to discuss the McKenzie family history.
Your Cousin,
Rebecca