Grove Hill School, Omena, Leelanau, Michigan
When Rev. Peter Doughtery moved his mission to what was later to be called Omena on the Leelanau Pneinisula, the old mission became known as Old Mission. The mission in Omena became known as New Mission and as Grove Hill. The school there was opened in 1853.
See The Story of Grove Hill School, by Mark Smith.
The following is a list of students dated 1856 along with an attempt to match the names Rev. Doughtery gave with the names used later in life.
Benjamin Moawa, age 20, entered 1853 [baptised Apr 1856]
Daniel Tuhbesosh, 18, entered 1853 [baptised 30 Dec 1855]
Charles Nahgaahsing, 13, entered 1853
Samuel Penahswa, 16, entered ___
Stephen Shadbwahim, 19, entered 1854 [Stephen/Shahbwahsong, baptised 30 Dec 1855 noted as in school.]
Enos Kahminotahgose, 15, entered 1853 [baptised 20 Jun 1952, son of Thomas]
Paul Ahbillahweg_ish, 11, entered 1853
George Nangodook, 12, entered 1853
Mark Ahsinahba, 13, entered 1853
James, 12, entered 1853
Thomas Shahwakneda, 12, entered 1853
Peter Shawunequd, 11, entered 1855
Joseph McSauba, 13, entered 1855
John Davis, 12, entered 1854
Jacob Greensky, 10, entered 1854 [son of Peter Greensky and Susan, married Esther W. Duerney. Died 25 Jun 1888]
Alfred Mezhenushkedawa, 20, entered 1853 [baptised Apr 1856; Alfred Sands, born c1833, married Charlotte]
Peter Wahsaqum, 16, entered 1853, left Jun 1856
Isaac, no age given, entered 1856
Charles Henry, 20, entered 1856
Joseph, 16, entered 1856
Joseph Ahbedikqum, 13, entered 1856
John B. Shahbedese, 8, entered 1856
Daniel Ahrhewansqud, 10, entered 1856
Ruben Asigenoe, 9, entered 1856
William Ahwesnegshik, 11, entered 1855, left, returned
Robert Ahgojen, 12, entered 1855
Aaron Saganequhdo, 11, entered 1856 [baptised 8 May 1864, noted as formerly in school, served in Co. K, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters in the Civil War. Also known as Aaron Pequongay, born 10 Feb 1838, married Susan Allen, died 4 Jun 1916.]
Henry, 6, entered 1856
Henry, 7, entered 1856, left, dead
Susan Angelice, 16, entered 1853 [Susan Ameila/Angelise Walker, baptised Apr 1856, scholar, married 11 Dec 1857, age 16, to Frances, son of Shagonabee at Grove Hill.]
Susan Tenace, 14, entered 1853 [Susan/Tenace, daughter of Ann/Babezha, baptised 4 Sep 1851, age 8, married George Nada, received 26 Dec 1858, noted as attended school here.]
Mary A. Allen, 11, entered 1853 [Mary Ann Allen/Nashkaze, daughter of Moses Nashkaze and Emma, baptised Jun 1846, married to Peter Mark, died 10 Oct 1868]
Maria Danquem, 16, entered 1854
Mary Jane, 14, entered 1854
Sophia, 12, entered 1854
Mary Jackson, 12, entered 1854
Margaret, 16, entered 1854
Dora Doke, 12, entered 1854
Elira, 14, entered 1855 [Eliza?/Muhjeahbun, daughter of Jane Sebequa, baptised 4 Sep 1851, age 9]
Mary Ellen, 14, entered 1855
Mary Elira, 14, entered 1855, sore eyes, left
Angelice Morenah, 14, entered 1855
Martinette, 15, entered 1855
Theresa L., 14, entered 1855
Theresa J., 14, entered 1855
Annie, 15, entered 1854, left June 1856
Annie J., 10, entered 1855 [Ann/Sagejeesaga, daughter of Pemebuhtoqua, baptised Apr 1856]
Susan Angeice, 12, entered 1855 [Susan/Angelise, received 26 Dec 1858, in school, about 17, baptised by priest and then rebaptised when admitted.]
Martine, 12, entered 1856
Catharine Barquansh, 8, entered 1856
Sarah, 10, entered 1855 [baptised 19 Oct 1856, daughter of Wahbishkahnahqum - a member of North Port Church]
Marion, 7, entered 1854
Margaretta, 6, entered 1855
Manquetta, 7, entered 1855
Mary A. Pepequa, 8, entered 1855 [Mary Ann Pepequa, born c1846, daughter of John or Peter Pepequa and Mary. She married George Hale Agosa, died 28 Apr 1926]
Charlotte, 10, entered 1854, sore eyes, left
Emma, 11, entered 1855 [baptised 19 Oct 1856, daughter of Pemequah - a member of North Port Church]
Lucy I. 13, entered 1855
Sargonda Elira, 7, entered 1855
Possible students information, multiple people of same name noted.
Eliza/Sahgah, received 8 May 1864, in school
Henry, son of David Comfort/Menonequd, baptised 25 Jun 1843 at age 9 months
Henry, son of Martha/Mrs. memgowere, baptised 25 Dec 1847
Isaac, son of Peter Southerland/Mokuenah, baptised Jan 1854
James, son of Sarah Pewahbunung, baptised 4 SEp 1851, son of Misenonequd
OR James, son of Mary Downey/Kewazimequa, baptised 11 Jan 1852
John/Puhgekuthnahsewa/ son of Aaron and Agnes/Whonuhgezhik, baptsied 4 Sep 1851
OR John, son of Mary Madwasenashe, baptised 20 Jun 1852
OR John Gingwah, son of Joseph Tabuhkesh, bap 18 Feb 1855
OR John, son of Antwine/Anthony and Ann Babezha/Nahwuhqum, baptised 19 Oct 1856
OR John, son of David Comfort/Menonequd, baptised 25 Dec 1847
OR John/Pabahmasa, son of Elizabeth/Wahbemikoqua, baptised 25 Jun 1847
Joseph/Kabashkung, son of Jane/Sebequa, baptised 4 Sep 1851, age 11
Joseph, son of Lews/Keduhgahmuhke, baptised 11 Jan 1852
Mark, son of Martha/Mrs Memgowene, baptised 25 Dec 1847
Mary/Mrs Petosega, baptised 6 Jan 1861, brought up in Catholic Faith, member of Grove Hill School
Susan daughter of Mary/Wawahzumequa, baptised 5 Aug 1855
Thomas, son of Ann bebezha baptised Jun 1846
Caty, removed from school by her parents and not received
Peter/Kahtoshkahwa Kewakundo, received 26 Dec 1858, in school and brought up in Catholic faith
William/Shahwuhnahmukqud son of Aaron and Agness Whunuhgezhik, baptised 4 Sep 1851
OR William, son of Nahwuhqua, baptised Jan 1854
OR William, son of Paul/Penaswegezhik, baptised Jan 1854
Letter from Omena - January 1854 transcription and commentary by Mark Smith.
News from Omena July 1857 transcription and commentary by Mark Smith.
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