Gayreld M. Thelen
| Birth* | 10 December 1874 | Lenox, Macomb, MI |
| Marriage* | 31 January 1905 | Elizabeth Meldrum; New Baltimore, Macomb, MI; Father Charles J. Koenig officiated with witnesses Michael A. Thelen of Lenox and Josephine Meldrum of New Baltimore Witness: Josephine V. Meldrum |
| Census* | January 1920 | Elizabeth Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; Gerald N., age 45, father b Germany, mother b Ireland, laborer at power house ; Elizabeth, wife, age 37 - all b MI |
| CauseDeath | had apoplexy and nephritis | |
| Death* | 1 September 1928 | New Baltimore, Macomb, MI |
| Burial* | 4 September 1928 | St. Mary's Cemetery, New Baltimore, Macomb, MI |
Family |
Elizabeth Meldrum b. 1 Sep 1880, d. 15 Aug 1966 |
Joseph John Wickens
| Note* | parents Joseph & Marian (Penny) Wickens | |
| Birth* | 2 March 1894 | Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| Immigration* | 1911 | USA |
| Marriage* | 29 November 1915 | Frances A. Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father J.G. Doherty officiated with witnesses Frank E. Maford and Clara Crowson, both of Detroit |
| Census | January 1920 | Frances A. Meldrum; Lansing, Ingham, MI; Joseph J. Wickens, age 25, b England, immigrated 1911, manager of grain co; Frances, wife, age 25; Marion F., dau, age 3 3/12; Joseph W., son, age 1 8/12;- all others b MI; two roomers Witness: Marion Frances Wickens Witness: Joseph William Wickens |
| Census* | April 1930 | Frances A. Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph Wickens, age 36, b Ireland, married at 21, immigrated 1912, com trucker- oils; Frances, wife, age 35, married at 20; Marion, dau, age 13; Joseph, son, age 11 - all others b MI Witness: Marion Frances Wickens Witness: Joseph William Wickens |
| Census | 8 April 1940 | Frances A. Meldrum; Ward 22, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J. Wickens, age 46, 4yrs h.s., b N. Ireland, president & manager - seeds; F.A., wife, age 45, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Marion F., dau, age 23, 4yrs h.s., b MI, secretary at seed co; Joseph W., son, age 21, 4yrs h.s., b MI, salesman for retail seed co - own home at 16855 Plainview, value $7,500 Witness: Marion Frances Wickens Witness: Joseph William Wickens |
| Employment* | Specialty Feed Co in Plymouth MI | |
| Death* | July 1966 | MI; resided in Plymouth, Wayne, MI |
| Burial* | Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Wayne, MI |
Family |
Frances A. Meldrum b. 8 Feb 1894, d. 1953 | |
| Children | 1. | Marion Frances Wickens b. 15 Nov 1916, d. 5 May 1999 |
| 2. | Joseph William Wickens b. 15 May 1918, d. 19 Feb 1985 |
Marion Frances Wickens
| Father* | Joseph John Wickens b. 2 Mar 1894, d. Jul 1966 | |
| Mother* | Frances A. Meldrum b. 8 Feb 1894, d. 1953 |
| Birth* | 15 November 1916 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Frances A. Meldrum, Joseph John Wickens; Lansing, Ingham, MI; Joseph J. Wickens, age 25, b England, immigrated 1911, manager of grain co; Frances, wife, age 25; Marion F., dau, age 3 3/12; Joseph W., son, age 1 8/12;- all others b MI; two roomers |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Joseph John Wickens, Frances A. Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph Wickens, age 36, b Ireland, married at 21, immigrated 1912, com trucker- oils; Frances, wife, age 35, married at 20; Marion, dau, age 13; Joseph, son, age 11 - all others b MI |
| Married Name | Russell | |
| (Witness) Census | 8 April 1940 | Joseph John Wickens, Frances A. Meldrum; Ward 22, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J. Wickens, age 46, 4yrs h.s., b N. Ireland, president & manager - seeds; F.A., wife, age 45, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Marion F., dau, age 23, 4yrs h.s., b MI, secretary at seed co; Joseph W., son, age 21, 4yrs h.s., b MI, salesman for retail seed co - own home at 16855 Plainview, value $7,500 |
| Marriage* | 5 October 1940 | Max Russell; Lansing, Ingham, MI |
| Death* | 5 May 1999 | MI |
Family |
Max Russell b. 3 Jun 1910, d. 26 May 2002 |
Joseph William Wickens
| Father* | Joseph John Wickens b. 2 Mar 1894, d. Jul 1966 | |
| Mother* | Frances A. Meldrum b. 8 Feb 1894, d. 1953 |
| Birth* | 15 May 1918 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Frances A. Meldrum, Joseph John Wickens; Lansing, Ingham, MI; Joseph J. Wickens, age 25, b England, immigrated 1911, manager of grain co; Frances, wife, age 25; Marion F., dau, age 3 3/12; Joseph W., son, age 1 8/12;- all others b MI; two roomers |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Joseph John Wickens, Frances A. Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph Wickens, age 36, b Ireland, married at 21, immigrated 1912, com trucker- oils; Frances, wife, age 35, married at 20; Marion, dau, age 13; Joseph, son, age 11 - all others b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 8 April 1940 | Joseph John Wickens, Frances A. Meldrum; Ward 22, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J. Wickens, age 46, 4yrs h.s., b N. Ireland, president & manager - seeds; F.A., wife, age 45, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Marion F., dau, age 23, 4yrs h.s., b MI, secretary at seed co; Joseph W., son, age 21, 4yrs h.s., b MI, salesman for retail seed co - own home at 16855 Plainview, value $7,500 |
| Employment* | Specialty Feed Prods Co. in Wayne County MI | |
| Death* | 19 February 1985 | Southfield, Oakland, MI; resided in Farmington Hills |
Allen A. Droste
| Father* | Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974 | |
| Mother* | Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997 |
Family |
Mary Walsh |
Daniel R. Droste
| Father* | Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974 | |
| Mother* | Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997 |
| Birth* | 5 March 1941 | Portland, Clinton, MI |
| Anecdote* | He married Helen L. Thelen, daughter of Henry G. and Rita Regina (Smith) Thelen, at St. Mary's Church in Westphalia, MI on 26 October 1963. Henry G. was the son of Joseph P. & Theresa M. Thelen per 1930 census. | |
| Death* | 24 April 1964 | |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, MI |
Eugene F. Droste
| Father* | Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974 | |
| Mother* | Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997 |
Family |
Michelle Van Buren |
Elizabeth Ann Droste
| Father* | Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974 | |
| Mother* | Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997 |
Family |
Luke John Freund |
Marguerite Droste
| Father* | Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974 | |
| Mother* | Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997 |
Family |
Norton Upson |
Maryann D. Droste
| Father* | Alfred Joseph Droste b. 9 Aug 1900, d. 18 Aug 1974 | |
| Mother* | Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997 |
Family |
Keith J. Norick |
Bernadette E. Beauwais
| Birth* | 21 May 1897 | MI |
| Marriage* | 7 January 1920 | Peter Charles Meldrum; Anchorville, St. Clair, MI; Father Joseph S. Downey officiated with witnesses Edmund Beauwais of Anchorville and Grace Vernir of Fair Haven |
| Married Name | Meldrum | |
| Census* | April 1930 | Peter Charles Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Peter, age 36, married at 27, manager of tool supply shop; Bernadette, wife, 32, married at 22; Aldean, dau, age 8; Arlin, son, age 3 6/12; Edna, ado-dau, age 8/12 - all b MI Witness: Aldean Meldrum Witness: Arlen C. Meldrum Witness: Edna Meldrum |
| Death* | 17 May 1985 | Warren, Macomb, MI; resided in Lexington, Sanilac, MI |
| Burial* | 21 May 1985 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Family |
Peter Charles Meldrum b. 14 Nov 1893, d. Sep 1962 | |
| Children | 1. | Aldean Meldrum b. 25 Oct 1921, d. 14 May 1987 |
| 2. | Arlen C. Meldrum b. 8 Sep 1926, d. 20 Aug 1991 | |
| 3. | Edna Meldrum b. 17 Jul 1929, d. 18 Dec 2017 |
Aldean Meldrum
| Father* | Peter Charles Meldrum b. 14 Nov 1893, d. Sep 1962 | |
| Mother* | Bernadette E. Beauwais b. 21 May 1897, d. 17 May 1985 |
| Birth* | 25 October 1921 | MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Peter Charles Meldrum, Bernadette E. Beauwais; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Peter, age 36, married at 27, manager of tool supply shop; Bernadette, wife, 32, married at 22; Aldean, dau, age 8; Arlin, son, age 3 6/12; Edna, ado-dau, age 8/12 - all b MI |
| Married Name | Reynolds | |
| Death* | 14 May 1987 | Port Huron, St. Clair, MI; resided in Worth, Sanilac per mdi & Lexington, Sanilac, MI per ssdi; surname at death was Reynolds |
Arlen C. Meldrum
| Father* | Peter Charles Meldrum b. 14 Nov 1893, d. Sep 1962 | |
| Mother* | Bernadette E. Beauwais b. 21 May 1897, d. 17 May 1985 |
| Birth* | 8 September 1926 | MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Peter Charles Meldrum, Bernadette E. Beauwais; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Peter, age 36, married at 27, manager of tool supply shop; Bernadette, wife, 32, married at 22; Aldean, dau, age 8; Arlin, son, age 3 6/12; Edna, ado-dau, age 8/12 - all b MI |
| Death* | 20 August 1991 | not in MI deaths 1971-96 |
Edna Meldrum
| Adoptive father* | Peter Charles Meldrum b. 14 Nov 1893, d. Sep 1962 | |
| Adoptive mother* | Bernadette E. Beauwais b. 21 May 1897, d. 17 May 1985 |
| Note* | her biological parents were Luke and Edna Mary (Beauvais) Stockwell; she was adopted by her aunt and uncle after her mother's death | |
| Birth* | 17 July 1929 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Peter Charles Meldrum, Bernadette E. Beauwais; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Peter, age 36, married at 27, manager of tool supply shop; Bernadette, wife, 32, married at 22; Aldean, dau, age 8; Arlin, son, age 3 6/12; Edna, ado-dau, age 8/12 - all b MI |
| Death* | 18 December 2017 | Ormond Beach, Volusia, FL; her surname at death was Gerschick (wife of Joseph H.) |
| Note | Edna was survived by her husband, Joseph Henry; children: Julie (Robert Papez) Gerschick, Mary Barker, Thomas Gerschick, Joseph (Elizabeth Ross) Gerschick, Patricia (David Shea) Gierschick, David (Mary Katherine) Gerschick; grandchildren: Catherine and Justin (Naina) Papez, Lindsay Foster, Kimberly (Adam) Donovan and James (Michelle) Barker, Matthew Gerschick, Brandon and Maddison Gierschick, and Delaney and Wesley Gerschick: gr-grandchildren: William Donovan, and Isobelle, Felicity, and Michael Barker; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both sets of parents and her six siblings. | |
| Funeral* | 3 February 2018 | The Church of the Epiphany, Port Orange, FL |
Walter M. Gallant
| Birth* | 9 December 1900 | NJ |
| Marriage* | 31 December 1921 | Patronella M. Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father R.L. Tucker officiated with witnesses James E. Russell and A. James Russell, both of Detroit |
| Census* | April 1930 | Patronella M. Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Walter M., age 30, married at 21, b NY, candy co representative, father b England, mother b OH; Patronella, wife, age 29, b MI, married at 21, parents b MI ; Joseph Laughlin, lodger, age 36, b PA, married at 26, truck driver, parents Ireland; Gladys Laughlin, lodger, age 33, married at 23, b MI, father b PA, mother b MI |
| Occupation* | a candy company representative | |
| Divorce* | 17 July 1941 | Patronella M. Meldrum; Wayne County, MI |
| Death* | 12 September 1962 | Los Angeles County, CA |
Family |
Patronella M. Meldrum b. 16 Mar 1901, d. 11 Jun 1990 |
Allidore Meldrum
| Father* | Adolphus F. Meldrum b. 3 Apr 1863, d. 27 Sep 1944 | |
| Mother* | Sophie Olivia Beauvais b. 28 Jan 1873, d. 26 Oct 1931 |
| Birth* | 14 February 1911 | Grand Marais, Alger, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Adolphus F. Meldrum, Sophie Olivia Beauvais; Burt Twp., Alger, MI; Adolphine or Adolphus, age 56, ? at Fish Co. ; Sophie, wife, age 47, mother b Belgium; Cecelia, dau, age 18, single; Allidore, son, age 9 - all b MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Adolphus F. Meldrum, Sophie Olivia Beauvais; Burt, Alger, MI; Adolph F., age 67, married at 31, commercial fishing; Sophia, wife, age 56, married at 20; Alladore, son, age 18, commercial fishing - all b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 April 1940 | Adolphus F. Meldrum; Ward 1, Marine City, St. Clair, MI; H. August Britz, head of house, age 45, married, 8yrs school, resided here in 1935, marine engineer; Adolph Meldrum, father-in-law, age 77, widowed, 5yrs school, resided in Grand Marais, Alger in 1935; Allidore, brother-in-law, age 28, 3yrs h.s., single, resided in Grand Marais, Alger in 1935, oiler - lake shipping; Vernice Lyons, dau, age 8, 2yrs school, resided here in 1935 - all b MI - reside at 140 South Water St, own home |
| Death* | 22 January 1949 | Eloise, Wayne, MI |
Rosemary Meldrum
| Father* | Albert John Meldrum b. 28 Feb 1894, d. 9 Oct 1951 | |
| Mother* | Rose Cecille Addy b. 1 Feb 1900, d. 18 Jul 1977 |
| Birth* | 17 June 1921 | Wayne County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Albert John Meldrum, Rose Cecille Addy; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Albert, age 36, married at 26, furniture salesman; Rose, wife, age 30, married at 20; Rosemary, dau, age 8; Marilyn, dau, age 6; Wilbur, son, age 4; Vincent, son, age 3; Theresa H., dau, age 1 - all b MI - res on Rochedale |
| Married Name | Roggeman | |
| Marriage* | 21 November 1942 | Peter Aloyious Roggeman; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr William A. Swift officiated with witnesses Joseph DeVuyst and Marilyn Meldrum, both of Detroit Witness: Marilyn Louise Meldrum Witness: Joseph G. De Vuyst |
| Death* | February 1969 | St. Clair County, MI |
Family |
Peter Aloyious Roggeman b. 5 Mar 1921, d. 2 Apr 1997 |
Marilyn Louise Meldrum
| Father* | Albert John Meldrum b. 28 Feb 1894, d. 9 Oct 1951 | |
| Mother* | Rose Cecille Addy b. 1 Feb 1900, d. 18 Jul 1977 |
| Birth* | 27 August 1923 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Albert John Meldrum, Rose Cecille Addy; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Albert, age 36, married at 26, furniture salesman; Rose, wife, age 30, married at 20; Rosemary, dau, age 8; Marilyn, dau, age 6; Wilbur, son, age 4; Vincent, son, age 3; Theresa H., dau, age 1 - all b MI - res on Rochedale |
| (Witness) Marriage | 21 November 1942 | Peter Aloyious Roggeman, Rosemary Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr William A. Swift officiated with witnesses Joseph DeVuyst and Marilyn Meldrum, both of Detroit |
| Married Name | 2 December 1944 | De Vuyst |
| Marriage* | 2 December 1944 | Joseph G. De Vuyst; Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Death* | 21 August 1991 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Burial* | Sacred Heart Cemetery, Anchorville, St. Clair, MI |
Family |
Joseph G. De Vuyst b. 29 Nov 1922, d. 24 Oct 2002 |
Wilbur John Meldrum
| Father* | Albert John Meldrum b. 28 Feb 1894, d. 9 Oct 1951 | |
| Mother* | Rose Cecille Addy b. 1 Feb 1900, d. 18 Jul 1977 |
| Birth* | 2 July 1925 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Albert John Meldrum, Rose Cecille Addy; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Albert, age 36, married at 26, furniture salesman; Rose, wife, age 30, married at 20; Rosemary, dau, age 8; Marilyn, dau, age 6; Wilbur, son, age 4; Vincent, son, age 3; Theresa H., dau, age 1 - all b MI - res on Rochedale |
| Milit-End* | served in the US Navy WWII as a Seaman 1st Class | |
| Marriage* | Loretta Mary Miller | |
| Employment* | New York Central Systems (railroad) in Detroit in the office | |
| Death* | 3 May 2002 | Macomb County, MI |
| Note* | MELDRUM,WILBUR J., Age 76, May 3, 2002. Beloved husband of the late Loretta. Dear father of Gary (Janet), Gregg (Diane) and the late Glenn Meldrum. Loving grandfather of Holly (Aleck) Foulks and Terry, Adam and Amy. Great-grandfather of Kira, Aleck IV, and Alyssa. Brother of Vince (Marge) Meldrum, Phillip (Lucy) Meldrum, Joan (Ray) Beauvais and the late Rosemary, Teresa, and Marilyn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation arrangements entrusted to D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 586-751-0444. | |
| Funeral | arrangements by D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home | |
| Burial* | Sacred Heart Cemetery, Anchorville, St. Clair, MI |
Family |
Loretta Mary Miller b. 27 Nov 1925, d. 10 Apr 1993 | |
| Children | 1. | Gary Meldrum |
| 2. | Glenn M. Meldrum b. 11 Jan 1951, d. 19 Mar 1991 | |
| 3. | Gregg Meldrum |
Theresa Audrey Meldrum
| Father* | Albert John Meldrum b. 28 Feb 1894, d. 9 Oct 1951 | |
| Mother* | Rose Cecille Addy b. 1 Feb 1900, d. 18 Jul 1977 |
| Birth* | 28 February 1929 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Albert John Meldrum, Rose Cecille Addy; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Albert, age 36, married at 26, furniture salesman; Rose, wife, age 30, married at 20; Rosemary, dau, age 8; Marilyn, dau, age 6; Wilbur, son, age 4; Vincent, son, age 3; Theresa H., dau, age 1 - all b MI - res on Rochedale |
| (Witness) Census | 1950 | Albert John Meldrum, Rose Cecille Addy; Ira, St. Clair, MI; Albert J. Meldrum, age 56, sells furniture; Rose, wife, age 56, sells dry goods at store; Theresa, dau, typist ay boat factory; Philip, son, painter at paint co; Joan, dau, age 15 - all b MI - reside 7665 Perch Rd |
| Married Name | 15 September 1951 | Colman |
| Marriage* | 15 September 1951 | Robert Godfrey Colman; Algonac, St. Clair, MI |
| Death* | 28 February 1993 | Port Huron, St. Clair, MI |
Family |
Robert Godfrey Colman b. 3 May 1926, d. 24 Apr 1995 |
Joan Yvonne Meldrum
| Father* | Albert John Meldrum b. 28 Feb 1894, d. 9 Oct 1951 | |
| Mother* | Rose Cecille Addy b. 1 Feb 1900, d. 18 Jul 1977 |
| (Witness) Census | 1950 | Albert John Meldrum, Rose Cecille Addy; Ira, St. Clair, MI; Albert J. Meldrum, age 56, sells furniture; Rose, wife, age 56, sells dry goods at store; Theresa, dau, typist ay boat factory; Philip, son, painter at paint co; Joan, dau, age 15 - all b MI - reside 7665 Perch Rd |
Family |
Ray Harold Beauvais |
Loretta Mary Miller
| Birth* | 27 November 1925 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Married Name | Meldrum | |
| Marriage* | Wilbur John Meldrum | |
| Death* | 10 April 1993 | Hill, Ogemaw, MI; resided in Hill |
Family |
Wilbur John Meldrum b. 2 Jul 1925, d. 3 May 2002 | |
| Children | 1. | Gary Meldrum |
| 2. | Glenn M. Meldrum b. 11 Jan 1951, d. 19 Mar 1991 | |
| 3. | Gregg Meldrum |
Glenn M. Meldrum
| Father* | Wilbur John Meldrum b. 2 Jul 1925, d. 3 May 2002 | |
| Mother* | Loretta Mary Miller b. 27 Nov 1925, d. 10 Apr 1993 |
| Birth* | 11 January 1951 | |
| Death* | 19 March 1991 | Warren, Macomb, MI; resided in Warren |