Arthur A. Schulte

Father*Theodor August Schulte b. 6 Aug 1861, d. 24 Apr 1932
Mother*Theresa M. Welte b. 17 Oct 1863, d. 13 Dec 1926
Birth*21 May 1888Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; Ward 7, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August, bn Aug 1861 in Germany, age 38, married 13yrs, immigrated 1880; Theresa, May 1863, bn MI, age 37, mar 13yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; all children bn MI; Arthur, May 1888, age 12; Alfred, Aug 1889, age 10; William, Nov 1892, age 8; Lillian Apr 1893, age 7; Casper, Aug 1894, age 6; Annie, July 1896, age 4; Clarence, Dec 1897, age 2; Catherine, July 1899; res. 413 Monroe; also Mary Bishoff, mother-in-law, bn Jan 1843 in MI, age 57; 2 clerks - Gustave Boden, 34 and Peter Reuter, 30; 1 servant, Agusta Winckler, 28, all from Germany (day of census not written) 
(Witness) Residence1910Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 413 Monroe Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Also living in this household were Josephine Pulte, Theresia's sister, who was 36 and employed as a cooking teacher. There were two servants, Minnie Droste, age 27 and Rosie Droste, age 21, both born in Michigan and whose father was born in Germany. There were two lodgers, Michale McKeogh, age 59 born in Michigan; and John Long, age 60, born in Michigan. 
Occupation*1910clerk for Board of Education, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
CauseDeathhad lobar pneumonia 
Death*21 December 1910Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*24 December 1910Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Caspar A. Schulte

Father*Theodor August Schulte b. 6 Aug 1861, d. 24 Apr 1932
Mother*Theresa M. Welte b. 17 Oct 1863, d. 13 Dec 1926
Birth*18 August 1894Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; Ward 7, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August, bn Aug 1861 in Germany, age 38, married 13yrs, immigrated 1880; Theresa, May 1863, bn MI, age 37, mar 13yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; all children bn MI; Arthur, May 1888, age 12; Alfred, Aug 1889, age 10; William, Nov 1892, age 8; Lillian Apr 1893, age 7; Casper, Aug 1894, age 6; Annie, July 1896, age 4; Clarence, Dec 1897, age 2; Catherine, July 1899; res. 413 Monroe; also Mary Bishoff, mother-in-law, bn Jan 1843 in MI, age 57; 2 clerks - Gustave Boden, 34 and Peter Reuter, 30; 1 servant, Agusta Winckler, 28, all from Germany (day of census not written) 
(Witness) Residence1910Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 413 Monroe Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Also living in this household were Josephine Pulte, Theresia's sister, who was 36 and employed as a cooking teacher. There were two servants, Minnie Droste, age 27 and Rosie Droste, age 21, both born in Michigan and whose father was born in Germany. There were two lodgers, Michale McKeogh, age 59 born in Michigan; and John Long, age 60, born in Michigan. 
(Witness) Residence1920Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 551 Field Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census5 January 1920Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; Ward 15, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August, age 58, immigrated 1880, na 1892, b Germany ; Theresa, wife, age 56, b MI, parents b Germany; William, son, age 29, clerk at county bldg; Caspar, son, age 25, truck driver for city; Anna, dau, age 23; Clarence J., son, age 22, clerk at motor co; Catherine, dau, age 20, works at motor co; August Jr., son, age 18; Ella, dau, age 16; Marie, dau, age 13 - all children b MI - res 551 Field 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Theodor August Schulte; Ward 15, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August Schulte, head of house, age 68, b Germany, widower, owns home, value $15,000; William, son, age 40, b MI, single, auto salesman; Casper, son, age 35, b MI, washing machine salesman; Joseph, son (? may be Clarence J.), age 30?, b MI, single, coal bookkeeper; next page: August Jr., age 28, b MI, widower, coal dispatcher; Marie, dau, age 24, b MI, single; Virginia, granddaughter, age 4 - res. on Field 
Attributes*Caspar was of medium height and stout build with blue eyes and light color hair in 1917. 
Census*4 April 1940Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James Funazzo, age 64, 6yrs of school, b Italy, laborer in rubber; Agnes, wife, age 50, 2yrs hs, b Italy; Joseph Vitale, son-in-law, age 21, 1yr hs, b MI, truck driver - automobile co; Joan, dau, age 20, 4yrs hs, b MI; Casper Schulte, lodger, age 45, 4yrs hs, b MI, truck driver, Grayling CCC - own home at 2450 Field, value $4500 
Occupation*a washing machine salesman in 1930 and truck driver in 1940 
Death*23 November 1951Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial*26 November 1951Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Catherine Droste

Father*Theodore Droste b. 19 Jul 1812, d. 4 Jan 1892
Mother*Theresia Knape b. 26 Nov 1818, d. 17 Mar 1884
Death*9 August 1846Westphalia, Clinton, MI 
Birth*9 August 1846Westphalia, Clinton, MI 

Catherine Corrine Schulte

Father*Theodor August Schulte b. 6 Aug 1861, d. 24 Apr 1932
Mother*Theresa M. Welte b. 17 Oct 1863, d. 13 Dec 1926
NicknameDolly Schulte 
Birth*23 July 1899Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; Ward 7, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August, bn Aug 1861 in Germany, age 38, married 13yrs, immigrated 1880; Theresa, May 1863, bn MI, age 37, mar 13yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; all children bn MI; Arthur, May 1888, age 12; Alfred, Aug 1889, age 10; William, Nov 1892, age 8; Lillian Apr 1893, age 7; Casper, Aug 1894, age 6; Annie, July 1896, age 4; Clarence, Dec 1897, age 2; Catherine, July 1899; res. 413 Monroe; also Mary Bishoff, mother-in-law, bn Jan 1843 in MI, age 57; 2 clerks - Gustave Boden, 34 and Peter Reuter, 30; 1 servant, Agusta Winckler, 28, all from Germany (day of census not written) 
(Witness) Residence1910Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 413 Monroe Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Also living in this household were Josephine Pulte, Theresia's sister, who was 36 and employed as a cooking teacher. There were two servants, Minnie Droste, age 27 and Rosie Droste, age 21, both born in Michigan and whose father was born in Germany. There were two lodgers, Michale McKeogh, age 59 born in Michigan; and John Long, age 60, born in Michigan. 
(Witness) Residence1920Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; 551 Field Ave, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census5 January 1920Theodor August Schulte, Theresa M. Welte; Ward 15, Detroit, Wayne, MI; August, age 58, immigrated 1880, na 1892, b Germany ; Theresa, wife, age 56, b MI, parents b Germany; William, son, age 29, clerk at county bldg; Caspar, son, age 25, truck driver for city; Anna, dau, age 23; Clarence J., son, age 22, clerk at motor co; Catherine, dau, age 20, works at motor co; August Jr., son, age 18; Ella, dau, age 16; Marie, dau, age 13 - all children b MI - res 551 Field 
Married NameCarmody 
Marriage*26 November 1925James A. Carmody; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph Wuest officiated with witnesses Leo Tierney of Grand Rapids and Mary Schulte of Detroit 
Census*April 1930James A. Carmody; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; James A., age 33, married at 29, insurance salesman ; Catherine C., wife, age 30, married at 26, father b Germany, mother b MI; Theresa M., dau, age 3; Patricia L., dau, 2; James J., son, age 2/12 - all b MI 
Education*Mercy Central School of Nursing 
Occupation*a Grand Rapids County health nurse for many years 
Association*the Altar Society and the Ladies of the Holy Family of St. Alphonsus Church 
Note*Catherine was the last child of August and Theresa to die. 
Death*15 May 1981Villa Elizabeth, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; resided in Grand Rapids 
NoteCatherine was survived by five daughters: Theresa (Dean) Cannon of Mendota IL, Patricia (William) O'Dwyer of Grand Haven MI, Mary Eileen (Robert) Miller of Wawwatosa WI, Kathleen (Patrick) Eardley of Grand Rapids MI and Sheila (William) Ford of San Diego CA; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. James (Geraldine) Carmody of Marion MI; 15 grandchildren; one gr-grandson; eight step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James A., and son, James J. and 10 brothers and sisters. 
NoteMemorial contributions suggested to Villa Elizabeth. 
Funeral18 May 1981St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, MI 
Burial*18 May 1981Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI 

Family

 James A. Carmody b. 8 Jun 1896, d. 26 Feb 1970
Children 1.Theresa Marie Carmody b. 26 Oct 1926, d. 31 Dec 1997
 2.Patricia L. Carmody b. 18 Jan 1928, d. 17 Oct 1995
 3.James J. Carmody b. 25 Jan 1930, d. 28 Jun 1974
 4.Mary Eileen Carmody b. 25 Aug 1932, d. 22 Aug 2007
 5.Kathleen Ann Carmody
 6.Sheila L. Carmody

Olga Knoche

Father*John Anton Knoche b. 17 May 1871, d. 16 Aug 1941
Mother*Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse b. 26 Jun 1882, d. 10 Oct 1932
(Witness) NoteJohn Anton Knoche; John and Bertha's children were all baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Detroit. 
Birth*1908Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census21 April 1910John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knocker, age 37, b Germany, married 6yrs?, immigrated 1900 ; Bertha, wife, age 28, b Germany, mother of 2, 2 living, immigrated 1901; Olga, dau, age 2, b MI; Fred, son, age 6/12, b MI - resided on 164 Hastings St. 
(Witness) Residence1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Cedar Grove Ave, Detroit, MI; Henry Hesse, age 45 from Germany, was a boarder in their home in 1920. 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A. (indexed Knoehe), age 48, bn Germany, naturalized, a restauranter; Bertha, wife, age 38, bn Germany; all children bn MI, Olga, dau, age 11; Fred, son, 10; William, son, 7; Elisabeth, dau, 5; Leo, son 4 ?/12; Josef, son, 3 5/12; John, son, 10/12; Henry Hesse (indexed Nesse), brother-in-law, age 45, bn Germany, laborer in factory 
(Witness) Census21 April 1930John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knoche (looks like Kmoche, indexed Conoche), age 57, first married at 24, b Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1901, na, laborer at auto plant ; Elizabeth, wife, age 49, mar at 24, b Germany, parents Germany; Olga, dau, age 22, single, filer at book co; Frederick, son, age 20, single, electrical apprentice; William, son, age 18, helper - light graphics; Elizabeth, dau, age 15; Leo, son, age 14; John, son, age 11; Raymond, son, age 9; Constance, dau, age 5 - all children b MI - res 14061 Glenwood, own home, value $9,000, radio 
(Witness) Residencebetween 1930 and 1934John Anton Knoche; 14061 Glenwood, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Marriage14 September 1935Arthur E. Lenhard, Elizabeth J. Knoche; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. Joseph M. Bruck officiated with witnesses John Klein and Olga Knoche, both of Detroit 
(Witness) Census9 April 1940John Anton Knoche; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A Knoche (indexed Kuoch), age 68, 8yrs school, widower, b Germany, no occ; Olgo F., dau, age 32, 3yrs h.s., single, b MI, stenographer for wire works; William, son, age 28, 2yrs h.s., single, b MI, brewer at brew house; John J., son, age 21, 4yrs h.s., b MI, loading & shipping for biscuit co; Raymond, son, age 19, 4yrs h.s., b MI, machine work for wire works; Constance, dau, age 14, 1yr h.s., b MI; William Hesse, brother-in-law, age 60, 8yrs school, single, b MI, shipping for wire works - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 14061 Glenwood Ave 
Occupation*a stenographer 
Death*1968 

Frederick W. Knoche

Father*John Anton Knoche b. 17 May 1871, d. 16 Aug 1941
Mother*Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse b. 26 Jun 1882, d. 10 Oct 1932
Note*grand-daughter Colleen Baumgarten 
(Witness) NoteJohn Anton Knoche; John and Bertha's children were all baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Detroit. 
Birth*19 October 1909Detroit, Wayne, MI 
NicknameFritz 
(Witness) Census21 April 1910John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knocker, age 37, b Germany, married 6yrs?, immigrated 1900 ; Bertha, wife, age 28, b Germany, mother of 2, 2 living, immigrated 1901; Olga, dau, age 2, b MI; Fred, son, age 6/12, b MI - resided on 164 Hastings St. 
(Witness) Residence1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Cedar Grove Ave, Detroit, MI; Henry Hesse, age 45 from Germany, was a boarder in their home in 1920. 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A. (indexed Knoehe), age 48, bn Germany, naturalized, a restauranter; Bertha, wife, age 38, bn Germany; all children bn MI, Olga, dau, age 11; Fred, son, 10; William, son, 7; Elisabeth, dau, 5; Leo, son 4 ?/12; Josef, son, 3 5/12; John, son, 10/12; Henry Hesse (indexed Nesse), brother-in-law, age 45, bn Germany, laborer in factory 
(Witness) Census21 April 1930John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knoche (looks like Kmoche, indexed Conoche), age 57, first married at 24, b Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1901, na, laborer at auto plant ; Elizabeth, wife, age 49, mar at 24, b Germany, parents Germany; Olga, dau, age 22, single, filer at book co; Frederick, son, age 20, single, electrical apprentice; William, son, age 18, helper - light graphics; Elizabeth, dau, age 15; Leo, son, age 14; John, son, age 11; Raymond, son, age 9; Constance, dau, age 5 - all children b MI - res 14061 Glenwood, own home, value $9,000, radio 
(Witness) Residencebetween 1930 and 1934John Anton Knoche; 14061 Glenwood, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Marriage*12 September 1936Helen F. Mullins; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. L.A. Huver officiated with witnesses Leo Knoche and Florine Mullins, both of Detroit 
Witness: Florine C. Mullins
Witness: Leo Joseph Knoche
Census*5 April 1940Helen F. Mullins; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Frederick Knoche, age 30, 4yrs h.s., b MI, brewer for brewing co; Helen, wife, age 26, 4yrs h.s., b MI; Frederick Jr., son, age 2, b MI; Lenore, dau, age 2/12, b MI - resided in same place in 1935 - renting at 17230 Westphalia Ave 
Witness: Frederick William Knoche
Witness: Lenore Zoe Knoche
Death*11 January 1974Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*15 January 1974Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Helen F. Mullins b. 11 May 1913, d. 23 Jan 1972
Children 1.Frederick William Knoche+
 2.Lenore Zoe Knoche+
 3.Patrick John Knoche+
 4.Sister - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Valerie Knoche
 5.Timothy Raymond Knoche+
 6.Cynthia Knoche+
 7.Daniel Anthony Knoche+
 8.Deborah Knoche+
 9.Stephen Louis Knoche+
 10.Matthew James Knoche+
 11.Gregory Joseph Knoche+ b. 18 Nov 1955, d. 25 Jun 2019

William C. Knoche

Father*John Anton Knoche b. 17 May 1871, d. 16 Aug 1941
Mother*Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse b. 26 Jun 1882, d. 10 Oct 1932
(Witness) NoteJohn Anton Knoche; John and Bertha's children were all baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Detroit. 
Birth*5 December 1913Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Residence1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Cedar Grove Ave, Detroit, MI; Henry Hesse, age 45 from Germany, was a boarder in their home in 1920. 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A. (indexed Knoehe), age 48, bn Germany, naturalized, a restauranter; Bertha, wife, age 38, bn Germany; all children bn MI, Olga, dau, age 11; Fred, son, 10; William, son, 7; Elisabeth, dau, 5; Leo, son 4 ?/12; Josef, son, 3 5/12; John, son, 10/12; Henry Hesse (indexed Nesse), brother-in-law, age 45, bn Germany, laborer in factory 
(Witness) Census21 April 1930John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knoche (looks like Kmoche, indexed Conoche), age 57, first married at 24, b Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1901, na, laborer at auto plant ; Elizabeth, wife, age 49, mar at 24, b Germany, parents Germany; Olga, dau, age 22, single, filer at book co; Frederick, son, age 20, single, electrical apprentice; William, son, age 18, helper - light graphics; Elizabeth, dau, age 15; Leo, son, age 14; John, son, age 11; Raymond, son, age 9; Constance, dau, age 5 - all children b MI - res 14061 Glenwood, own home, value $9,000, radio 
Milit-Beg*served with the Red Arrow Division of the U.S. Army, Infantry 
Death*19 December 1942killed in action - World War II, New Guinea 
Burial*1949Mt. Olivet Cemetery, MI; Margery Knoche Bruman - when her brother, Louie, was overseas he looked up William C. Knoche's grave. William had died in New Guinea. Louie was in the same division as William (Red Arrow). When they brought back Louie's body after the War, William's body came back with his. 

Leo Joseph Knoche

Father*John Anton Knoche b. 17 May 1871, d. 16 Aug 1941
Mother*Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse b. 26 Jun 1882, d. 10 Oct 1932
(Witness) NoteJohn Anton Knoche; John and Bertha's children were all baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Detroit. 
Birth*3 September 1915Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Residence1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Cedar Grove Ave, Detroit, MI; Henry Hesse, age 45 from Germany, was a boarder in their home in 1920. 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A. (indexed Knoehe), age 48, bn Germany, naturalized, a restauranter; Bertha, wife, age 38, bn Germany; all children bn MI, Olga, dau, age 11; Fred, son, 10; William, son, 7; Elisabeth, dau, 5; Leo, son 4 ?/12; Josef, son, 3 5/12; John, son, 10/12; Henry Hesse (indexed Nesse), brother-in-law, age 45, bn Germany, laborer in factory 
(Witness) Census21 April 1930John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knoche (looks like Kmoche, indexed Conoche), age 57, first married at 24, b Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1901, na, laborer at auto plant ; Elizabeth, wife, age 49, mar at 24, b Germany, parents Germany; Olga, dau, age 22, single, filer at book co; Frederick, son, age 20, single, electrical apprentice; William, son, age 18, helper - light graphics; Elizabeth, dau, age 15; Leo, son, age 14; John, son, age 11; Raymond, son, age 9; Constance, dau, age 5 - all children b MI - res 14061 Glenwood, own home, value $9,000, radio 
(Witness) Residencebetween 1930 and 1934John Anton Knoche; 14061 Glenwood, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Marriage12 September 1936Helen F. Mullins, Frederick W. Knoche; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. L.A. Huver officiated with witnesses Leo Knoche and Florine Mullins, both of Detroit 
Marriage*15 April 1939Florine C. Mullins; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. J. Joseph Kress officiated with witnesses Raymond Knoche and Patricia Mullins, both of Detroit 
Witness: Raymond Francis Knoche
Milit-End*He was a veteran of WWII who served as a Sargeant in the Pacific Theatre. 
Residence*2007Harper Woods, MI 
Death*24 April 2008Wayne County, MI 
Note*Leo was survived by his son, Thomas; brothers, John and Raymond; sister, Constance Hartway; grandchildren Linette (Douglas) Grimm, Kimberly (John) Pavlovich, Michelle (Christian) Kanar, and Kevin (Shelly) Knoche; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florine (nee Mullins); brothers, William and Frederick; sisters, Olga and Elizabeth. 
NoteMemorial donations suggested to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. 
Funeral*27 April 2008A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods, Wayne, MI; at 2 p.m., private burial after 
Burial27 April 2008Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Florine C. Mullins b. 14 Jun 1916, d. 19 Jan 2001
Child 1.Thomas Leo Knoche

Josef Knoche

Father*John Anton Knoche b. 17 May 1871, d. 16 Aug 1941
Mother*Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse b. 26 Jun 1882, d. 10 Oct 1932
(Witness) NoteJohn Anton Knoche; John and Bertha's children were all baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Detroit. 
Birth*16 July 1917Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Residence1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Cedar Grove Ave, Detroit, MI; Henry Hesse, age 45 from Germany, was a boarder in their home in 1920. 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A. (indexed Knoehe), age 48, bn Germany, naturalized, a restauranter; Bertha, wife, age 38, bn Germany; all children bn MI, Olga, dau, age 11; Fred, son, 10; William, son, 7; Elisabeth, dau, 5; Leo, son 4 ?/12; Josef, son, 3 5/12; John, son, 10/12; Henry Hesse (indexed Nesse), brother-in-law, age 45, bn Germany, laborer in factory 
CauseDeathhad acute gastroenteritis 
Death*9 December 1920Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*11 December 1920Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

John Paul Knoche

Father*John Anton Knoche b. 17 May 1871, d. 16 Aug 1941
Mother*Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse b. 26 Jun 1882, d. 10 Oct 1932
(Witness) NoteJohn Anton Knoche; John and Bertha's children were all baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Detroit. 
Birth*8 March 1919Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Residence1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Cedar Grove Ave, Detroit, MI; Henry Hesse, age 45 from Germany, was a boarder in their home in 1920. 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1920John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A. (indexed Knoehe), age 48, bn Germany, naturalized, a restauranter; Bertha, wife, age 38, bn Germany; all children bn MI, Olga, dau, age 11; Fred, son, 10; William, son, 7; Elisabeth, dau, 5; Leo, son 4 ?/12; Josef, son, 3 5/12; John, son, 10/12; Henry Hesse (indexed Nesse), brother-in-law, age 45, bn Germany, laborer in factory 
(Witness) Census21 April 1930John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knoche (looks like Kmoche, indexed Conoche), age 57, first married at 24, b Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1901, na, laborer at auto plant ; Elizabeth, wife, age 49, mar at 24, b Germany, parents Germany; Olga, dau, age 22, single, filer at book co; Frederick, son, age 20, single, electrical apprentice; William, son, age 18, helper - light graphics; Elizabeth, dau, age 15; Leo, son, age 14; John, son, age 11; Raymond, son, age 9; Constance, dau, age 5 - all children b MI - res 14061 Glenwood, own home, value $9,000, radio 
(Witness) Census9 April 1940John Anton Knoche; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A Knoche (indexed Kuoch), age 68, 8yrs school, widower, b Germany, no occ; Olgo F., dau, age 32, 3yrs h.s., single, b MI, stenographer for wire works; William, son, age 28, 2yrs h.s., single, b MI, brewer at brew house; John J., son, age 21, 4yrs h.s., b MI, loading & shipping for biscuit co; Raymond, son, age 19, 4yrs h.s., b MI, machine work for wire works; Constance, dau, age 14, 1yr h.s., b MI; William Hesse, brother-in-law, age 60, 8yrs school, single, b MI, shipping for wire works - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 14061 Glenwood Ave 
Anecdote*John and Margaret were childhood sweethearts from the time they attended the Assumption Grotto school. 
Marriage*12 April 1947Margaret E. Bauer; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Occupation*John Knoche delivered cookies from the Nabisco Company to the Five Lakes Store, owned by his Uncle Frank Knoche 
Anecdote2001As of April 2001, John still enjoyed getting out to go bowling. 
Anecdote2006Arlene Callahan, a niece, wrote that John maintains his house in Port Huron, plays golf 2-3 times a week, teaches a bowling class once a week, keeps a beautiful garden and is extremely sharp, doing the crosswork puzzle in ink. 
Residence*2014Port Huron, St. Clair, MI 
Death*23 January 2019MI 
Note*He was survived by his sister, Constance Hartway and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret; siblings: Eleanor, Olga, Fritz, William, Elizabeth, Joseph, Leo, and Raymond. 
Funeral*26 January 2019Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home-Duross Chapel, Warren, MI 
BurialMount Hope Cemetery, Port Huron, St. Clair, MI 

Family

 Margaret E. Bauer b. 18 Feb 1922, d. 30 Jul 1984

Raymond Francis Knoche

Father*John Anton Knoche b. 17 May 1871, d. 16 Aug 1941
Mother*Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse b. 26 Jun 1882, d. 10 Oct 1932
(Witness) NoteJohn Anton Knoche; John and Bertha's children were all baptized at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Detroit. 
Birth*19 September 1920Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Name VariationRay 
(Witness) Census21 April 1930John Anton Knoche, Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse; Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Knoche (looks like Kmoche, indexed Conoche), age 57, first married at 24, b Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1901, na, laborer at auto plant ; Elizabeth, wife, age 49, mar at 24, b Germany, parents Germany; Olga, dau, age 22, single, filer at book co; Frederick, son, age 20, single, electrical apprentice; William, son, age 18, helper - light graphics; Elizabeth, dau, age 15; Leo, son, age 14; John, son, age 11; Raymond, son, age 9; Constance, dau, age 5 - all children b MI - res 14061 Glenwood, own home, value $9,000, radio 
(Witness) Marriage15 April 1939Florine C. Mullins, Leo Joseph Knoche; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. J. Joseph Kress officiated with witnesses Raymond Knoche and Patricia Mullins, both of Detroit 
(Witness) Census9 April 1940John Anton Knoche; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John A Knoche (indexed Kuoch), age 68, 8yrs school, widower, b Germany, no occ; Olgo F., dau, age 32, 3yrs h.s., single, b MI, stenographer for wire works; William, son, age 28, 2yrs h.s., single, b MI, brewer at brew house; John J., son, age 21, 4yrs h.s., b MI, loading & shipping for biscuit co; Raymond, son, age 19, 4yrs h.s., b MI, machine work for wire works; Constance, dau, age 14, 1yr h.s., b MI; William Hesse, brother-in-law, age 60, 8yrs school, single, b MI, shipping for wire works - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 14061 Glenwood Ave 
Milit-End*served in the U.S. Army in WWII - European Theater, as a Radar Operator, and was present for "The Battle of the Bulge" and the Normandy Beach Invasion 
Occupation*a brewer at Stroh's in Detroit for 35 yrs 
Association*belonged to many organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, also enjoyed golfing, baseball, hockey, swimming, bowling, singing in the church choir and ushered for St. Veronica & St. Joseph Catholic Churches 
Anecdote*Ray was passionate about current events, Catholicism, politics, civil rights, and was a Detroit Tigers historian. In addition to being a devoted family man, Ray had a special place in his heart for the poor, and those with special needs. 
Death*5 July 2017Bear Lake, Manistee, MI 
Note*Ray was survived by his wife Doris (nee Pirsig) Knoche; children Dennis (Beverly), John, David (Lisa), Pamela Knoche-Anderson, and Joseph; grandchildren Richie, Michelle, Paul, Jonathan, Alex, and Natalie; great-grandchildren Hayley, Gracey, Amaleah, Allyanah, and Fisher; brother John Knoche; sister Connie Hartway; and several nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Fritz, Leo, and Bill; sisters Elizabeth and Olga; and infant siblings Joseph & Eleanor. 
NoteMemorial contributions suggested to Arc of Manistee 
Funeral*10 July 2017St. Joseph Church, Onekama, MI 

Family

 Doris Pirsig
Children 1.Dennis Raymond Knoche b. 1952, d. 5 Nov 2018
 2.John Knoche
 3.David Brian Knoche
 4.Pamela Knoche
 5.Joseph Knoche

Arthur E. Lenhard

Father*Edward J. Lenhard b. 6 Jan 1895, d. 6 Sep 1986
Mother*Alma Riss b. 13 Mar 1897, d. 26 Mar 1952
Birth*31 March 1915Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Anecdote*Arthur's family belonged to St. Joe's Catholic Church, an old parish in Detroit. 
(Witness) Census10 January 1920Edward J. Lenhard, Alma Riss; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edward Lenhard, age 26, b Canada, parents b Canada, truck driver at factory; Alma, wife, age 23, b MI, parents b MI; Arthur, son, age 5, b MI - reside at 352 St. Aubin (Joseph, age 48, and Anna, age 43, and Wilfred Lenhard, age 20 with wife, Florence, age 20, enumerated right before) 
(Witness) Census19 April 1930Edward J. Lenhard, Alma Riss; Erin Twp, Macomb, MI; Edward Lenhard, age 35, married at 20, b Canada, parents b Canada, butcher at meat market, can't read immigration date, na; Elma, wife, age 33, mar at 17, b MI, parents b MI; next pg: Arthur Lenhard, son, age 15, b MI ; Rita, dau, age 9, b MI; Elizabeth Riss, mother-in-law, age 52, widow, b MI, parents b Germany; August Lenhard, uncle, age 57, divorced, b Canada, parents b Germany, immigrated 1908, pa, butcher at meat market - own home at 529 Fernwood Ave, value $3,000, own radio set 
Marriage*14 September 1935Elizabeth J. Knoche; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. Joseph M. Bruck officiated with witnesses John Klein and Olga Knoche, both of Detroit 
Witness: Olga Knoche
Occupation*a toolmaker 
Death*25 June 1982Macomb, Macomb, MI 

Family

 Elizabeth J. Knoche b. 12 Jul 1914, d. 11 Feb 2006
Children 1.Elizabeth Ann Lenhard
 2.Arlene Lenhard
 3.William Lenhard
 4.Katherine Lenhard b. 8 Aug 1944, d. 1954
 5.Kenneth Lenhard

Laurabelle Lillian Commer

Father*Charles G. Commer b. 14 Sep 1863, d. 26 Aug 1950
Mother*Rose M. Rivard b. 4 Sep 1888, d. 19 Oct 1920
Adoptive fatherHenry Herman Commer (adp Laura Commer after 1920) b. 22 Mar 1870, d. 15 Jun 1956
Adoptive motherGrace Evelyn Morrow b. 16 May 1885, d. 19 Jan 1964
Birth*26 March 1918adopted by Henry Commer after 1920, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census28 January 1920Charles G. Commer, Rose M. Rivard; Hamtramck, Wayne, MI; Charles, age 56, bn Canada, parents b Germany, works at auto co; Rose, wife, age 30, bn MI; Argentine, dau, age 5, bn MI; Laura, dau, age 1 and eleven months, bn MI; John Rivard, father-in-law, b MI, parents b Germany, age 80 (his age may have been transposed with the next entry); William Wisna, roomer, age 65, widowed, b Gerrmany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1890, shirt cleaner - reside 757 Clay Ave 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Henry Herman Commer (adp Laura Commer after 1920), Grace Evelyn Morrow; Pensacola, Escambia, FL; Henry H., age 59, b MI, age married 39, shipping clerk in navy yard; parents b Germany; Grace E., wife, age 42, b NY, age married 21, father b NY, mother b Massachusettes; Laura B., dau, age 12, b MI 
(Witness) Census1935Grace Evelyn Morrow; Escambia County, FL; Grace E. Commer, age 47, wife, b NY, graduated high school, housewife; Norabelle L. (shld be Laurabelle), dau, age 17, b MI, in 10th grade, student - no Commers on previous pg 
Married NameBurleson 
Marriage*5 October 1935George Everett Burleson; Milton, Santa Rosa, FL 
Note*George Everett Burleson; Harry Commer Seager - 1936-1998, parents George Burleson & Laura Commer, appeared in 1945 FL census with Henry & Grace Commer 
Note1939George Everett Burleson; There is a George William "Bill" Burleson who died at age 69, of Covington IN died at 6:03 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at his daughter's home in Veedersburg IN - from the Journal and Courier of Lafayette IN pub 22 Feb 2008.
But he was b in Hamilton AL.
Laura's obit in 2006 states her son, George, survived her. Have not found him in any census other than 1940 with George and Laura. 
NoteGeorge Everett Burleson; Tommy Douglas Seager - 3 Feb 1940-2 May1989 or 15 May 1989, parents George Burleson & Laura Commer, adopted by Laura's 2nd husband, John Seager, and took that surname, d in Duval County FL 
Census*12 April 1940George Everett Burleson; Precinct 35, East Pensacola, Escambia, FL; Geo E. Burleson, age 25, b Santa Rosa County FL, barge mate for towing co.; Laura Belle, wife, age 22, b MI; Harry, son, age 3; Charles, son, age 2; Georgie, son, age 1; Thomas, son, age less than 1 - sons b FL - reside on Raiford 
Witness: Charles Dean Miranda
Married NameSeager 
Divorce*1942George Everett Burleson; Escambia County, FL 
Marriage*1943John Henry Seager; Escambia County, FL 
Census*1945John Henry Seager; Jacksonville, Duval, FL; Albertina Seager, age 57, b FL, housewife, high school; Harry J., age 61, b Canada, railroad man, high school; John H., age 23, b FL, navy, high school; Laura Belle, age 26, b MI, housewife, high school; Tommy, age 5, b FL - reside 3040 Reyford St. 
NoteJohn Henry Seager; Evelyn Grace Seager, age 65 in 2012, in Jacksonville FL. She survived her brother, Chalres Dean Miranda who died in 2021. 
NoteJohn Henry Seager; Joe Allen Seager, age 63 in 2012, in Jacksonville FL He survived his brother, Charles Dean Miranda, who died in 2021. 
Census14 April 1950John Henry Seager; Comm. Dist. 4, Duval, FL; John H. Seager, age 30, b FL, in Armed Forces; Laura C., wife, age 30, b MI; Harry C., son, age 12, b FL; Tommy D., son, age 10, b FL; Evelyn G., dau, age 3, b FL; Joe Allen, son, age 1, b FL - reside 4946 Dundee Rd. 
Residence*2000Jacksonville, FL; from an email sent to Mariana by Charles Miranda; he and Mariana began sharing information after he saw her first website 
Association*the Lake Shore Women's Club and was their president for several years 
Death*17 September 2006St. Luke Hospital, Jacksonville, Duval, FL 
Note*Laura was survived by her daughter, Evelyn; sons: Joe, George and Charles. She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Grace Commer. 
Funeral*23 September 2006Ortega United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, FL; at 3 p.m. with arrangements by Eternity Funeral Home 

Family 1

 George Everett Burleson b. 27 Apr 1914, d. 5 Aug 1964

Family 2

 John Henry Seager b. 21 Feb 1922, d. 27 Mar 1976

Franz Wilhelm Nagel

Father*Wilhelm Nagel b. 1 Oct 1807, d. 11 Feb 1854
Mother*Margaretha Noellecke b. Feb 1822
Step-fatherAnton Schulte b. 1815
Name VariationWilliam Nagel 
Birth*11 September 1847Nierentrop, Westfalen, Preussen 
Christening13 September 1847Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; Godparents were Wilhelm G___________ and Josephine Noelleke. 
Immigration*1868U.S.A. 
Marriage*Theresa Schulte; Wayne County, MI 
Census*25 June 1880Theresa Schulte; Detroit, Wayne, MI; William Nagel, age 34, b Germany, grocer; Tracey, wife, keeping house, age 29, b Germany; William, son, age 6, at school; Joseph, son, age 4; Theodore, son, age 2; Tracey, dau, age 10/12, b Aug - all children b MI 
Witness: William J. Nagel
Witness: Joseph F. Nagel
Witness: Theresa Elizabeth Nagel
Census*4 June 1900Ward 3, Detroit, Wayne, MI; William Nagel, head, b Sep 1848, age 51, Germany, immigrated 1868, na, grocery keeper; William Jr., son, age 27, b Sep 1872, bookkeeper, ; Joseph, son, age 24, b Dec 1875, bookkeeper; Theresa, dau, age 20, b Aug 1879; Theodore, son, age 18, b Sep 1881, clerk in store; Caroline, age 16, b Aug 1883 (dress making appr on Caroline's line, but prob. for Theresa) ; Otto, son, age 13, b Nov 1886, painter's apprentice; Annie, dau, age 11, b Dec 1888; Dora, dau, age 9, b Nov 1890; Frank, son, age 8, b Jan 1892; Harry, son, age 6, b Apr 1894 - all children b MI, youngest three in school - res 464 St. Antoine 
Witness: William J. Nagel
Witness: Joseph F. Nagel
Witness: Theresa Elizabeth Nagel
Witness: Theodore E. Nagel
Witness: Caroline Josephine Nagel
Witness: Otto Frederick Nagel
Witness: Anna Stella Nagel
Witness: Dorothy A. Nagel
Witness: Frank Joseph Nagel
Witness: Harry A. Nagel
Census26 April 1910Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne, MI; William F. or J. Nagel, age 63, b Germany, looks like 25yrs married then erased, immigrated 1868, na, grocer; Theresa E., dau, age 30, single, no occ given; Theodore E., son, age 28, single, groceryman; Anna S., dau, age 22, single, saleslady at grocery; Dorothy, dau, age 21, single, saleslady at grocery; Frank J., son, age 18, salesman at grocery; Harry A., son, age 16, porter at railroad - all children b MI - res on Farnsworth Ave. 
Witness: Theresa Elizabeth Nagel
Witness: Theodore E. Nagel
Witness: Anna Stella Nagel
Witness: Dorothy A. Nagel
Witness: Frank Joseph Nagel
Witness: Harry A. Nagel
Occupation*a grocery store owner in Detroit 
Death*24 April 1914Detroit, Wayne, MI 
CauseDeathhad acute anemia and cardiac failure 
Burial*27 April 1914Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

 Theresa Schulte b. 14 Jan 1852, d. 25 Jun 1895
Children 1.William J. Nagel+ b. 11 Sep 1873, d. 8 Aug 1954
 2.Joseph F. Nagel b. 10 Dec 1875, d. 16 Apr 1946
 3.Theodore Nagel b. 1878, d. 2 Jan 1880
 4.Theresa Elizabeth Nagel b. 29 Aug 1879, d. 1 Dec 1948
 5.Theodore E. Nagel b. 6 Sep 1881, d. 28 Apr 1931
 6.Caroline Josephine Nagel b. 14 Aug 1883, d. 1953
 7.Otto Frederick Nagel b. 13 Nov 1885, d. 6 Nov 1951
 8.Anna Stella Nagel b. 14 Dec 1887, d. 24 Dec 1978
 9.Dorothy A. Nagel b. 26 Nov 1889, d. 11 Jun 1974
 10.Frank Joseph Nagel b. 22 Jan 1892, d. 14 Mar 1958
 11.Harry A. Nagel b. 3 Apr 1894, d. 6 Dec 1918

Mary Elisabeth Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
NicknameLibby 
Birth*25 July 1862Greiner, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census21 July 1870Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramack Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 40, farmer; Mary, age 27, keeping house; Elizabeth, age 7; Joseph, age 6; John, age 4; James, age 2; Charles Fournier, age 14, works on farm (also enumerated on this page are Antoine/Anthony and son Anthony; and Julia, wife of Antoine living on the next farm with John) 
(Witness) Census2 June 1880Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 49; Mary Ann, 35; Elisabeth, 18; Joseph, 16; John, 14; James, 12; Rose, 7; Ann Ida, 4; Edna (should be male Edmund), 2, all bn MI 
Married Name2 July 1890Diegel 
Marriage*2 July 1890Louis Henry Diegel; Assumption Grotto Church, Greiner, Wayne, MI 
Census19 June 1900Louis Henry Diegel; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Diegal, age 38 (37 crossed out), b Jan 1862 in MI, married 10yrs, parents b MI, farmer; Elisebeth, wife, age 37, b July 1862 in MI, mar 10yrs, mother of 4, 4 living, parents b MI; Delia, dau, age 9, b May 1881; Ella, dau, age 4, b May 1896; James, son, age 3, b March 1897; Irene, dau, age 1, b Oct 1899 - children b MI (other Diegel, including Henry, and Morang families on this pg 
Census21 May 1910Louis Henry Diegel; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis H., age 47, married 19yrs, mother b Germany, farmer; Mary Elisabeth, wife, age 47, mother of 6, all living ; Delia W, N or M., dau, age 19; Ella M., dau, age 14; James A., son, age 13; Irene A., dau, age 10; Frances A., dau, age 9; Arthur P., son, age 5 - all b MI 
Witness: James Arthur Diegel
Witness: Delia Mary Diegel
Witness: Ella M. Diegel
Witness: Irene A. Diegel
Witness: Frances A. Diegel
Witness: Arthur Paul Diegel
Residence*Louis Henry Diegel; Diegel Rd., Detroit, MI 
CensusJanuary 1920Louis Henry Diegel; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Diegel, age 57, b MI, mother b Germany, farmer; Elizabeth, wife, age 57, b MI, parents b MI; Deihla, dau, age 28, single; James, son, age 22, single; Irene, dau, age 21, single; Frances, dau, age 18; Arthur, son, age 16 - all children b MI - reside on Seven Mile (very faded section) 
Witness: Delia Mary Diegel
Witness: James Arthur Diegel
Witness: Irene A. Diegel
Witness: Frances A. Diegel
Witness: Arthur Paul Diegel
Census*April 1930Louis Henry Diegel; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Louis H., age 67, married at 28; Elizabeth, wife, age 67, married at 28 - both b MI 
CauseDeathhad carcinoma of the bladder 
Death*19 November 1934Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Witness: Louis Henry Diegel
Burial*22 November 1934Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Louis Henry Diegel b. 23 Jan 1863, d. 26 Apr 1942
Children 1.Delia Mary Diegel b. May 1891, d. 1 Jan 1970
 2.Ella M. Diegel b. 8 Jan 1896, d. 4 Mar 1931
 3.James Arthur Diegel b. 9 Mar 1897, d. 1 Nov 1946
 4.Irene A. Diegel b. 19 Oct 1898, d. 9 Jun 1978
 5.Frances A. Diegel b. 11 May 1901, d. 26 Aug 1982
 6.Arthur Paul Diegel b. 14 May 1903, d. 21 Oct 1982

John C. Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Birth*30 July 1866Greiner, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census21 July 1870Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramack Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 40, farmer; Mary, age 27, keeping house; Elizabeth, age 7; Joseph, age 6; John, age 4; James, age 2; Charles Fournier, age 14, works on farm (also enumerated on this page are Antoine/Anthony and son Anthony; and Julia, wife of Antoine living on the next farm with John) 
(Witness) Census2 June 1880Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 49; Mary Ann, 35; Elisabeth, 18; Joseph, 16; John, 14; James, 12; Rose, 7; Ann Ida, 4; Edna (should be male Edmund), 2, all bn MI 
Marriage*21 April 1892Melissa Elizabeth Peters; Assumption Grotto Church, Greiner, Wayne, MI; Father Marker officiated with witnesses Alfred Trombly and Rose Rivard, both of Connors Creek 
Witness: Alfred Columbus Trombly
Witness: Rose Susanne Rivard
Census*June 1900Melissa Elizabeth Peters; Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, MI; John C. at 27 French Rd, farmer, bn Jul 1866, age 33; Melissa, bn Jul 1872, married 8 yrs, mother of 5, all living; Rose-Marie, March 1893, age 7; Edward J., Oct 1896, age 3; James L. Oct 1898, age 2; Norma E., Dec 1899, all bn MI 
Witness: Rose Marie Rivard
Witness: Edward "Edwin" John Rivard
Witness: Sylvester John Rivard
Witness: James Laurence Rivard
Witness: Norma E. Rivard
Census11 June 1910Melissa Elizabeth Peters; Hamtramck Twp., Wayne, MI; John, age 40, mar 18yrs, farmer ; Malisa, wife, age 36, mar 18yrs, mother of 5, 5 living; Rose, dau, age 17; Edward, son, age 15, clerk; Sylvester, son, age 14, laborer at cemetery; James, son, age 12; next pg: Norman, son, age 10 (should be Norma, dau) - all b MI 
Witness: Rose Marie Rivard
Witness: Edward "Edwin" John Rivard
Witness: Norma E. Rivard
Witness: Sylvester John Rivard
Witness: James Laurence Rivard
Census27 January 1920Melissa Elizabeth Peters; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John C. Rivard, age 53, truck farmer; Melisa, wife, age 46; Edward, son, age 24, chauffer at plant, single; Sylvester, son, age 23, chauffer for county, single; James, son, age 21, lineman at factory, single; Norma, dau, age 20 - all b MI - reside on French Ave 
Witness: Edward "Edwin" John Rivard
Witness: Sylvester John Rivard
Witness: James Laurence Rivard
Witness: Norma E. Rivard
(Witness) Death6 May 1925Melissa Elizabeth Peters; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census17 April 1930Rose Marie Rivard, Francis Eli Rivard; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Frank Rivard, age 40, married at 23, b MI, parents b MI, watchman at auto factory; Rose, age 37, mar at 19, b MI, parents b MI; next pg: Francis Rivard, son, age 16, mail boy at auto factory; Eugenie, dau, age 11; Marie, dau, age 9; John, son, age 6; Phyllis, dau, age 3 4/12; John Rivard, father-in-law, age 63, widower, b MI, parents b MI 
Occupation*a farmer 
CauseDeathhad a cerebral hemorrhage and spastic paraplegia 
Death*22 January 1934Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Witness: Norma E. Rivard
Burial*25 January 1934Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Melissa Elizabeth Peters b. 2 Jul 1873, d. 6 May 1925
Children 1.Rose Marie Rivard b. 16 Mar 1893, d. 21 Mar 1968
 2.Edward "Edwin" John Rivard+ b. 27 Mar 1895, d. 16 Jan 1945
 3.Sylvester John Rivard b. 4 Oct 1896, d. 29 Oct 1976
 4.James Laurence Rivard b. 30 Jan 1898, d. 17 Aug 1929
 5.Norma E. Rivard+ b. 17 Dec 1899, d. 28 May 1981

(Father) James Richard Rivard (Pastor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church)

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Birth*1 August 1868Greiner, Detroit, MI 
(Witness) Census21 July 1870Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramack Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 40, farmer; Mary, age 27, keeping house; Elizabeth, age 7; Joseph, age 6; John, age 4; James, age 2; Charles Fournier, age 14, works on farm (also enumerated on this page are Antoine/Anthony and son Anthony; and Julia, wife of Antoine living on the next farm with John) 
(Witness) Census2 June 1880Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 49; Mary Ann, 35; Elisabeth, 18; Joseph, 16; John, 14; James, 12; Rose, 7; Ann Ida, 4; Edna (should be male Edmund), 2, all bn MI 
Ordination*1 July 1894Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Detroit, MI; He was appointed pastor 16 April 1895 of Sacred Heart Church in Roseville, MI, in early days known as Utica Junction Church. 
Anecdote*"I recall standing in front of Assumption Grotto Church in Detroit and seeing Fr. Rivard, who was pastor at Utica Junction Church, (later known as Sacred Heart) come riding by on horseback to visit with Fr. Ronayne." Art Trombly 
Witness: Arthur James Trombly
CauseDeathhad typhoid fever and then pneumonia set in 
Death*13 November 1895Roseville, Macomb, MI 
Burial*16 November 1895Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Touissant Albert Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Birth*13 November 1870Greiner, Detroit, MI 
Death*May 1874of spinal disease, Hamtramck, Wayne, MI 

Ann Ida Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Name VariationAnna 
Birth*28 November 1875Greiner, Detroit, MI 
(Witness) Census2 June 1880Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 49; Mary Ann, 35; Elisabeth, 18; Joseph, 16; John, 14; James, 12; Rose, 7; Ann Ida, 4; Edna (should be male Edmund), 2, all bn MI 
(Witness) Census28 June 1900Mary Ann L. Fournier; Gratiot Twp, Wayne, MI; Mary Rivord (indexed Riood), age 54 bn Nov 1845, widow, mother of 7, 6 living; Anne, dau, age 24, b May 1875; Edward, son, age 22, Apr 1878; Delia, dau, age 20, Jun 1880; next pg: Paul, son, age 17, Jun 1892; (there is more than one pg 11, pg 10B come after pg 11, pg 11B before pg them) 
(Witness) Marriage10 May 1905Mary Frances Konen, Edmund Eugene Rivard; Conner's Creek, Wayne, MI; Father J. Ronayne officiated with witnesses George Diegel and Anna Rivard 
Married Name28 June 1905Diegel 
Marriage*28 June 1905George Henry Diegel; Connors Creek, Wayne, MI; Father James Ronayne officiated. Paul Rivard of Connors Creek and Cecelia Diegel of Detroit were witnesses 
Witness: Paul J. Rivard
Census6 May 1910George Henry Diegel; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; George H. Diegel, age 41, married 5yrs, farm implement agent ; Annie I., wife, age 35, mother of 2, both living; LillianM., dau, age 4; Leon L., son, age 8/12 - all b MI - enumerated with Ann's mother, Mary Ann Rivard 
Witness: Lillian M. Diegel
Witness: Leon Louis Diegel
Census*January 1920George Henry Diegel; Detroit, Wayne, MI; George H., age 51, implement dealer at store; Anne I., wife, age 44; Lillian M., dau, age 13; Leon L., son, age 10; Eugene J., son, age 6 - res near Gratiot; family of Cordelia Michels, who later married Wilfred Trombly, on same page 
Witness: Lillian M. Diegel
Witness: Leon Louis Diegel
Witness: Eugene James Diegel
Residence*1930George Henry Diegel; 12786 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 
CensusApril 1930George Henry Diegel; Detroit, Wayne, MI; George, age 61, married at 36, home builder ; Anna, wife, 54, married at 30; Lillian, dau, age 24, single, piano teacher; Leon, son, age 20, dept. store shipping clerk; Eugene, son, age 16; George, son, age 10 - res at 12736 Gratiot 
Witness: Lillian M. Diegel
Witness: Leon Louis Diegel
Witness: Eugene James Diegel
Witness: George Louis Diegel
Census5 April 1940George Henry Diegel; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; George Diegel, age 70, 8 yrs school, b MI; Ann, wife, age 64, 8 yrs school, b MI; Lillian, dau, age 34, single, 2 yrs hs, b MI, music teacher in own home; Eugene, son, age 26, single, 4 yrs hs, b MI, automobile laborer; George, son, age 19, 4 yrs hs, b MI, laborer - apprentice parts - own home at 15044 Rochelle, value $5000 - note: Leon, son, on same pg 
Witness: Lillian M. Diegel
Witness: Eugene James Diegel
Witness: George Louis Diegel
CauseDeathhad carcinoma of the lungs 
Death*28 June 1940Detroit Osteopathic Hosptial, Highland Park, Wayne, MI 
Witness: George Henry Diegel
Burial*1 July 1940Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 George Henry Diegel b. 19 Apr 1869, d. Jul 1957
Children 1.Lillian M. Diegel b. 29 Mar 1906, d. 6 Apr 1980
 2.Leon Louis Diegel b. 26 Aug 1909, d. May 1968
 3.Eugene James Diegel+ b. 15 Apr 1913, d. 16 Jul 1967
 4.George Louis Diegel b. 25 Mar 1920, d. 10 Jun 2015

Edmund Eugene Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Name VariationColumbus Edmund Rivard 
Birth*13 April 1878Greiner, Detroit, MI 
(Witness) Census2 June 1880Leander Rivard, Mary Ann L. Fournier; Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, MI; Leander, age 49; Mary Ann, 35; Elisabeth, 18; Joseph, 16; John, 14; James, 12; Rose, 7; Ann Ida, 4; Edna (should be male Edmund), 2, all bn MI 
(Witness) Death20 April 1900Leander Rivard; at home - Gratiot & Taylor, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census28 June 1900Mary Ann L. Fournier; Gratiot Twp, Wayne, MI; Mary Rivord (indexed Riood), age 54 bn Nov 1845, widow, mother of 7, 6 living; Anne, dau, age 24, b May 1875; Edward, son, age 22, Apr 1878; Delia, dau, age 20, Jun 1880; next pg: Paul, son, age 17, Jun 1892; (there is more than one pg 11, pg 10B come after pg 11, pg 11B before pg them) 
(Witness) Marriage27 April 1904Charles Albert Schoenherr, Delia/Justine Adele Rivard; Assumption Grotto Church, Conner's Creek, Wayne, MI; Father James Ronayne officiated with witnesses Edmund E. Rivard and Mary Konen, both of Gratiot Twp 
Marriage*10 May 1905Mary Frances Konen; Conner's Creek, Wayne, MI; Father J. Ronayne officiated with witnesses George Diegel and Anna Rivard 
Witness: Ann Ida Rivard
Witness: George Henry Diegel
Census*6 May 1910Mary Frances Konen; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Edmund E., age 32, married 5yrs, store keeper and farmer; Mary F., wife, age 28, mar 5yrs; M. Agnes, dau, age 2 - all b MI - res 132 Gratiot Ave. 
Census17 January 1920Mary Frances Konen; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edward Rivard, age 41, works in retail grocery ; Mary, wife, age 30, parents b Germany; Agnes, dau, age 12; Mildred, dau, age 7; Andrew, son, age 5; Cecelia, dau, age 3/12 - all b MI (Genevieve Traynor and her brother, William, on same page living with Uncle M Core (sp?) & Aunt Margaret) 
Witness: M. Agnes Rivard
Witness: Andrew E. Rivard
Witness: Cecilia Ann Rivard
Witness: Mildred Rivard
Census21 April 1930Mary Frances Konen; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edmond, age 52, married at 27, salesman at retail grocery; Mary, wife, age 49, married at 24, parents b Germany; Agnes, dau, age 22, single, typist for automobile co; Mildred, dau, age 16, ; Andrew, son, age 15; Cecelia, dau, age 11 - all b MI - res 12164 Waltham, value $8,000, radio in home 
Witness: M. Agnes Rivard
Witness: Mildred Rivard
Witness: Andrew E. Rivard
Witness: Cecilia Ann Rivard
Attributes*He was tall and slender with gray eyes and black hair in 1918. 
Census2 April 1940Mary Frances Konen; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Edmund Rivard, age 62, 6yrs school, b MI, grocery man - own store; Mary, wife, age 59, 6yrs school, b MI; Mildred, dau, age 27, single, 4yrs high school, b MI, comptrometer - Universal Co; Cecilia, dau, age 20, single, 4yrs high school, b MI, comptrometer - auto factory; Andrew, son, age 25, single, 4yrs high school, b MI, bagging clerk at hotel - New York Central - has a social security card - own home at 12164 Waltham, value $5,000 
Witness: Mildred Rivard
Witness: Andrew E. Rivard
Witness: Cecilia Ann Rivard
Employment*a grocery store as a salesman and had earlier done some farming 
Death*26 November 1948Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*1 December 1948Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Mary Frances Konen b. May 1881, d. Aug 1954
Children 1.M. Agnes Rivard b. 24 Aug 1907, d. 25 Mar 1992
 2.Mildred Rivard b. 1913, d. 13 Oct 1963
 3.Andrew E. Rivard b. 18 Jul 1914, d. 16 Nov 1986
 4.Cecilia Ann Rivard b. 9 Apr 1919, d. 31 Jan 1998

Delia/Justine Adele Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Name VariationJustine Adele 
Birth*10 June 1880Hamtramck, Wayne, MI; Although her death certificate has the year 1879, Delia did not appear in the 1880 census, taken 2 June. In the 1930 census taken in April, her age was given as 49 and in June 1920 census as 39. 
ChristeningDetroit, MI 
(Witness) Census28 June 1900Mary Ann L. Fournier; Gratiot Twp, Wayne, MI; Mary Rivord (indexed Riood), age 54 bn Nov 1845, widow, mother of 7, 6 living; Anne, dau, age 24, b May 1875; Edward, son, age 22, Apr 1878; Delia, dau, age 20, Jun 1880; next pg: Paul, son, age 17, Jun 1892; (there is more than one pg 11, pg 10B come after pg 11, pg 11B before pg them) 
Married NameSchoenherr 
Marriage*27 April 1904Charles Albert Schoenherr; Assumption Grotto Church, Conner's Creek, Wayne, MI; Father James Ronayne officiated with witnesses Edmund E. Rivard and Mary Konen, both of Gratiot Twp 
Witness: Edmund Eugene Rivard
Census23 April 1910Charles Albert Schoenherr; Hamtramck Twp., Wayne, MI; Charles Schoehnerr, age 31, married 6yrs, b MI, father b Germany, mother b MI, farmer; Delia, wife, age 29, mar 6yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, b MI, parents b MI; Norma, dau, age 4; Lucille, dau, age 1 - children b MI; Bernard Schoehnerr, brother, age 24, farm labor - reside on Town Line Rd. 
Witness: Norma M. Schoenherr
Witness: Lucille E. Schoenherr
Witness: Bernard J. Schoenherr
Census*January 1920Charles Albert Schoenherr; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Charlie, age 40, carpenter has own office; Delia, 39; Norma, 14; Lucille 10; Magdalene & Mildred, 8; James, 6; Donald 3 and 11 mo. 
Witness: James C. Schoenherr
Witness: Donald A. Schoenherr
Witness: Norma M. Schoenherr
Witness: Lucille E. Schoenherr
Witness: Magdalene D. Schoenherr
Witness: Mildred A. Schoenherr
(Witness) Death3 June 1928Mary Ann L. Fournier; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Census2 April 1930Charles Albert Schoenherr; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Charles A. Schoeneherr, age 51, mar at 25, parents b France, automobile salesman ; Delia, wife, age 49, mar at 23; Norma M., dau, age 24, single; Lucille E., dau, age 21, single; Magdalene D., dau, age 18; Mildred A., dau, age 18; James A., son, age 16; Donald C., son, age 14 - all b MI - value of home $18,000 - 13790 Seymour 
Witness: James C. Schoenherr
Witness: Donald A. Schoenherr
Witness: Norma M. Schoenherr
Witness: Lucille E. Schoenherr
Witness: Magdalene D. Schoenherr
Witness: Mildred A. Schoenherr
Residence*Charles Albert Schoenherr; 13790 Seymour, Detroit, MI 
Death*29 November 1945at home, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
CauseDeathcause of death was arterial hemorrhage due to hypertension 
Funeral3 December 1945from residence - 13790 Seymour, Detroit, MI; to Assumption Grotto Church at 10 a.m. Monday. 
Burial*3 December 1945Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

 Charles Albert Schoenherr b. 25 Mar 1879, d. 18 Sep 1976
Children 1.Norma M. Schoenherr+ b. 20 Oct 1905, d. 19 Sep 1992
 2.Lucille E. Schoenherr+ b. 29 Mar 1909, d. 13 Jul 1995
 3.Magdalene D. Schoenherr+ b. 15 Aug 1911, d. 4 May 2006
 4.Mildred A. Schoenherr b. 15 Aug 1911, d. 16 Nov 1997
 5.James C. Schoenherr+ b. 18 Jan 1914, d. 2 Mar 1993
 6.Donald A. Schoenherr+ b. 20 Feb 1916, d. 21 Jun 2008

Paul J. Rivard

Father*Leander Rivard b. 10 Sep 1830, d. 20 Apr 1900
Mother*Mary Ann L. Fournier b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 3 Jun 1928
Birth*4 June 1883Greiner, Detroit, MI 
(Witness) Census28 June 1900Mary Ann L. Fournier; Gratiot Twp, Wayne, MI; Mary Rivord (indexed Riood), age 54 bn Nov 1845, widow, mother of 7, 6 living; Anne, dau, age 24, b May 1875; Edward, son, age 22, Apr 1878; Delia, dau, age 20, Jun 1880; next pg: Paul, son, age 17, Jun 1892; (there is more than one pg 11, pg 10B come after pg 11, pg 11B before pg them) 
(Witness) Marriage28 June 1905George Henry Diegel, Ann Ida Rivard; Connors Creek, Wayne, MI; Father James Ronayne officiated. Paul Rivard of Connors Creek and Cecelia Diegel of Detroit were witnesses 
Marriage*24 January 1906Josephine A. DuRussel; Connors Creek, Wayne, MI; Father James Ronayne officiated with witnesses Arthur Trombly and Ida Duby, both of Gratiot Twp. 
Census18 May 1910Josephine A. DuRussel; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Jules DuRussell, age 62 or 67, married 44yrs, b Switzerland, retired farmer ; Elmira, wife, age 57, married 44yrs, mother of 6, 4 still living, b MI; Augustine ?, mother-in-law, age 90, widow, mother of 5, 1 still living, b France; Paul J. Rivard, son-in-law, age 26, married 4yrs, clerk at Post Office; Josephine A., daughter of head, age 23, married 4yrs, mother of 1, 1 living; Elinore E. (?), granddaughter, age 3 - all others b MI - res 292 Archer Rd (Alfred Trombly was enumerator) 
Witness: Eleanor Rivard
Witness: Elmira Noury
Witness: Julius/Jack DuRussel
Census*January 1920Josephine A. DuRussel; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Paul J., age 36, pipe fitter at Detroit shipyard; Josephine, wife, age 33; Eleanor, dau, age 13; Alvin, son, age 6; Marion, dau, age 5; Helen, dau, age 1 3/12; Elmira DuRussel, mother-in-law, age 66, separated - all b MI 
Witness: Eleanor Rivard
Witness: Alvin P. Rivard
Witness: Elmira Noury
Census21 April 1930Josephine A. DuRussel; New Baltimore, Macomb, MI; Paul J., age 46, married at 22, contractor - can't decipher industry; Josephine, age 43, married at 19, father b ?, mother b MI; Marian, dau, age 15; Helen, dau, age 11; Elmira DuRussell, mother-in-law, age 77, married at 15, b MI, parents b France 
Witness: Helen M. Rivard
Witness: Marion M. Rivard
Witness: Elmira Noury
(Witness) Census4 April 1940Donald A. Grassbaugh, Eleanor Rivard; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Donald S. Grassbaugh, age 33, 3 yrs college, b MI, bookkeeper at auto factory; Eleanor, wife, age 33, 4 yrs hs, b MI, interior decorator in private homes; Sidney A., dau, age 2, b MI; Paul J. Rivard, father-in-law, age 57, 3 yrs college, b MI; Josephine, wife, age 53, 8 yrs school, b MI; Marion, sister-in-law, age 25, single, 4 yrs hs, b MI, sales girl at dime store; Helen, sister-in-law, age 21, single, 4 yrs hs, b MI, sales girl at dime store - own home at 8738 Three Mile Dr., value, $8000 
Occupation*Paul was a building contractor. 
Residence*5728 Three Mile Dr., Grosse Pointe, MI 
Death*20 February 1961Wayne County, MI 
Note*Paul J. was predeceased by his wife, Josephine A. He was survived by his daughters, Mrs. Donald A. Grassbaugh, Mrs. Arthur W. Appel and Mrs. Max J. Ulaga; six grandchildren. 
Funeral22 February 1961Grosse Pointe, MI; funeral Mass was at St. Matthew's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. 
Burial*22 February 1961Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

 Josephine A. DuRussel b. 31 Aug 1886, d. 1960
Children 1.Eleanor Rivard b. 1906, d. 1968
 2.Alvin P. Rivard b. 3 Jun 1913, d. Jul 1925
 3.Marion M. Rivard+ b. 11 Jan 1915, d. 14 Jun 1981
 4.Helen M. Rivard+ b. 5 Oct 1918, d. 21 Mar 2000

Isadore Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Birth*14 June 1835Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Mary Susanne Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Birth*2 October 1837Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Nancy Ann Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Birth*8 January 1840Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census16 July 1850Abraham Fournier, Mary Ann Peltier; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Abraham, age 3_, farmer; Mary Ann, age 31?; Nancy, age 10; John, age 8; Mary, age 6; Justine, age 1 - all b MI 
Death*9 October 1851Wayne County, MI 
Burial*Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

John B. Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Birth*19 December 1842Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census16 July 1850Abraham Fournier, Mary Ann Peltier; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Abraham, age 3_, farmer; Mary Ann, age 31?; Nancy, age 10; John, age 8; Mary, age 6; Justine, age 1 - all b MI 
Census10 June 1870Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Fournier, age 26, working at sash factory, b MI; Matilda, age 32, keeping house, b MI; Joseph, age 4; Mary, age 2 - children b MI; Josephine Page, age 27, sewing for clothing shop, b MI; Margaret Nellet, age 58, sewing for clothing shop, b Canada 
Census*16 June 1880Ward 12, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Furnier, age 37, farming, b MI, parents b MI; Matilda, wife, age 42, keeping house, b MI, parents b Canada; Joseph, son, age 14, at school; Mary, dau, age 12, at school; Elizabeth, dau, age 6; Eunice, dau, age3; Isaline?, dau, age 1 - children b MI; Josephine Page, boarder, age 37, seamstress, b MI, parents b Canada 
Marriage*4 May 1898Delray, Wayne, MI; wife - Frances L. Fitzsimmons, Father F.M. Coman officiated with witnesses Joseph and Margaret Laskins of Oakwood 
Census7 June 1900Ward 12, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Fourmier, age 56, married 2yrs (has 17yr - likely because of age of children), b Dec 1843 (but he had a sister b Oct 1843), wood worker, b MI, parents b MI; next pg: Francis L., wife, age 39, mother of 4, 3 living, b May 1861, mar 2yrs, b MI, father b England, mother b PA; Ethel Fitzsimmons, step-dau, age 16, b Apr 1884 in MI, button hole worker; Gertrude, step-dau, age 13, b Sep 1886 in MI; Frederick, step-son, age 7, b Feb 1893 in MI - childrens' parents b MI; Dora Russell, age 45, widow, b Oct 1856 in MI, father b Ireland, mother b Canada - speaks English - reside 18 Savoy 
Census5 January 1920Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John B. Fournier, age 77, b MI, parents b MI, engineer for street railroad; Frances L., wife, age 58, b MI, father b England, mother b PA; Fred A. Fitzsimmons, step-son, age 26, single, b MI, parents b MI, shipping clerk for chemical works; next pg: Katherine Edwards, roomer, age 30, single, b MI, parents b NY, auditor at chemical co; Anna Leask, roomer, age 18, b MI, parents b Scotland, stenographer at motor axel co - own home at 250 Beniteau Ave. 
CauseDeathhad cardiac failure and senility 
Death*11 January 1923Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*15 January 1923Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Elisabeth Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Birth*13 October 1843Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Death*October 1843Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*31 October 1843Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Justine Elisabeth Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Birth*14 March 1849Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census16 July 1850Abraham Fournier, Mary Ann Peltier; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Abraham, age 3_, farmer; Mary Ann, age 31?; Nancy, age 10; John, age 8; Mary, age 6; Justine, age 1 - all b MI 
(Witness) Census25 June 1860Nancy Ann Laderoute, Michael Hardy; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Samuel Hardy, head of house, age 29, farmer; Nancy, age 20, housewife; Joseph Hardy, age 1; Mary Ann Fournier, age 15; Justine Fournier, age 11; Michel Fournier, age 7; Toussaint Fournier, age 5; Charles Fournier, age 3 - all b MI (Margaret (Fournier) Laderoot a relative?; however, Nancy-Edesse Laderoot was enumerated with her parents in 1860 and could not be Samuel's wife Nancy) 
Married Name26 December 1865Mrs. John Baptiste DuPont 
Death*12 February 1882Wayne County, MI 
Burial*Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Richard Amandus Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Birth*3 June 1851Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Death*15 August 1851Wayne County, MI 
Burial*Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Mitchell / Michael Fournier

Father*Abraham Fournier b. 17 Oct 1811, d. Feb 1886
Mother*Mary Ann Peltier b. 7 Aug 1816, d. 24 Feb 1857
Name VariationAbraham Michael Fournier 
Birth*20 June 1852Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census25 June 1860Nancy Ann Laderoute, Michael Hardy; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Samuel Hardy, head of house, age 29, farmer; Nancy, age 20, housewife; Joseph Hardy, age 1; Mary Ann Fournier, age 15; Justine Fournier, age 11; Michel Fournier, age 7; Toussaint Fournier, age 5; Charles Fournier, age 3 - all b MI (Margaret (Fournier) Laderoot a relative?; however, Nancy-Edesse Laderoot was enumerated with her parents in 1860 and could not be Samuel's wife Nancy) 
Marriage*30 April 1878Mary Odette; Egg Harbor, Door, WI 
Census*4 June 1880Mary Odette; Egg Harbor, Door, WI; George Odette, age 65, general laborer, b Canada, parents b Canada; Julia, wife, age 61, house keeping, b Canada, parents b Canada; Stephen, son, age 38, general laborer, b NY; Cordelia, dau, age 24, house keeping, b IL; George, son, age 22, general laborer, b IL; Mary Fournier, dau, age 31, house keeping, b Canada; Mitchel Fournier, father (of following child), age 27, general laborer, b MI, parents b MI; George Fournier, age 1 4/12, b WI; Charlie Fournier, age 3/12, b Feb in WI; Celia Odette, age 26, house keeping, b NY, parents b Canada; Willie Odette, age 2, b WI, mother b NY, father b Canada 
Census13 June 1900Mary Odette; Ellsworth Twp., Lake, MI; Mitchell Fournier, age 48, married 22yrs, b Aug 1852 in MI, parents b MI, farming; Mary, wife, age 51, mar 22 yrs, mother of 10, 6 living, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1858; George A., son, age 21, b Feb 1879, b WI, camp labor; Charles F., son, age 20, b Feb 1880 in WI, camp labor; Alexander, son, age 18, b Oct 1882 in MI, farm labor; Louis, son, age 16, b Feb 1884 in MI, at school; next pg: Edmund, son, age 13, b Aug 1886 in MI, at school; Cordelia, dau, age 12, b Dec a887 in MI 
Census27 April 1910Mary Odette; Ward 2, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA; Michael Fournier, age 57, married 31yrs, b MI, parents b MI, house carpenter; Mary, wife, age 60, mar 31yrs, mother of 10, 6 living, b Fr Canada, parents b Fr Canada - reside 905 W. Willow 
Census*17 April 1930Ward 2, South Bend, Pacific, WA; Michael Fournier, age 77, married at 25, noted as divorced (but Mary died in 1915), b MI, parents b U.S. - renting at 325 Water St. - note, his son, Alex, and family are also on this pg 
Death*15 January 1938WA 
Burial*Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA 

Family

 Mary Odette b. 9 May 1849, d. 7 Mar 1915