Sarah Mariah Harkness

Birth*2 May 1827NY 
Married NameMarshall 
Marriage*1848Robert Marshall; Barry County, MI 
Census*16 July 1870Robert Marshall; Barry/Hickory Corners, Barry, MI; Robert Marshall, age 49, farmer, b NY ; Sarah, age 45, keeping house, b Canada; Susan, age 20, at home; William H., age 19, farming; Mary C or G, age 15; Charles, age 11; Francie, female, age 9; Nettie, age 5 - all children b MI 
Witness: Nettie L. Marshall
Witness: William Henry Marshall
Census10 June 1880Robert Marshall; Barry/Hickory Corners, Barry, MI; Robert Marshall, age 60, farmer, b NY, father b Ireland, mother b Maryland ; Sarah, wife, age 52, b NY, father b Ireland, mother b NY; William H., son, age 27, farmer, b NY; Earline, dau, age 24; Frances, dau, age 19, school teacher; Charles, son, age 21; Nettie, dau, age 15; Homer, son, age 8 - younger children b MI 
Witness: Nettie L. Marshall
CauseDeathhad apoplexy 
Death*27 July 1894Barryton, Barry, MI 
Burial*East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Barry, MI 

Family

 Robert Marshall b. 15 Sep 1819, d. 9 Feb 1901
Children 1.William Henry Marshall b. 1 Oct 1851, d. 8 Jan 1910
 2.Nettie L. Marshall+ b. 16 May 1865, d. 5 Oct 1929

Eva Copeman

Father*John Copeman b. 14 Jul 1866, d. 14 Mar 1932
Mother*Grace A. Vanderberg b. Jan 1872, d. 23 Jul 1935
Birth*22 December 1889Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; per birth rec 
(Witness) Census15 June 1900John Copeman, Grace A. Vanderberg; Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; John Copeman, age 33, b June 1866, b NY, parents b Holland, machinist?, married 12yrs; Grace A., wife, age 28, b Jan 1871 (should be 1872) in MI, parents b Holland, mar 12yrs, mother of 2, 2 living; Eva E., dau, age 10, b Dec 1889 in MI; Jay W., son, age 8, b Sep 1891 in MI 
(Witness) Census12 April 1910John Copeman, Grace A. Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Copeman, age 43, married 21yrs, parents b Holland, machinist at factory ; Grace, wife, age 37, mar 21yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, father b Holland, mother b IA; Eva, dau, age 20, single; Jay, son, age 18 - all b MI except John in NY 
Married NameCross 
Marriage*1910Roy H. Cross; after census in April 
Census31 January 1920Roy H. Cross; Ward 40, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Roy Cross, age 34, b MI, father b MI, mother b NY, theater booking agent; Eva, wife, age 30, b MI, parents b MI; Hartwell, son, age 8, b MI - reside 1516 Pentridge St 
Witness: Hartwell Roy Cross
Census*2 April 1930Roy H. Cross; Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Roy H. Cross, age 44, b MI, parents MI, married at age 24, vaudville booking agent ; Eva, wife, age 40, b MI, parents MI mar at age 20 ; Hartwell, son, age 18, b MI; Donald C. May, boarder, age 2 6/12, b PA - own home, value $6,000, radio in home 
Witness: Hartwell Roy Cross
Residence*1954Cheltenham, PA 
Death*March 1977NJ; resided Freehold, Monmouth NJ; last benefit Martinsville, Somerset NJ 

Family

 Roy H. Cross b. 16 Jan 1886, d. Jan 1966
Child 1.Hartwell Roy Cross b. 23 Sep 1911, d. Apr 1979

Jay William Copeman

Father*John Copeman b. 14 Jul 1866, d. 14 Mar 1932
Mother*Grace A. Vanderberg b. Jan 1872, d. 23 Jul 1935
Name VariationJacob W. Copeman 
Birth*5 September 1891Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census15 June 1900John Copeman, Grace A. Vanderberg; Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; John Copeman, age 33, b June 1866, b NY, parents b Holland, machinist?, married 12yrs; Grace A., wife, age 28, b Jan 1871 (should be 1872) in MI, parents b Holland, mar 12yrs, mother of 2, 2 living; Eva E., dau, age 10, b Dec 1889 in MI; Jay W., son, age 8, b Sep 1891 in MI 
(Witness) Census12 April 1910John Copeman, Grace A. Vanderberg; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Copeman, age 43, married 21yrs, parents b Holland, machinist at factory ; Grace, wife, age 37, mar 21yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, father b Holland, mother b IA; Eva, dau, age 20, single; Jay, son, age 18 - all b MI except John in NY 
Marriage*1 June 1915Alice M. Smith; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses were C.E. Smith and John Copeman 
Witness: John Copeman
Census*7 January 1920Alice M. Smith; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Jay W. Copeman, age 28, father b NY, mother b MI , printer at shop; Alice W., wife, age 28, b RI, father b RI, mother b MA; Marion L., dau, age 2 7/12, b MI, father b MI, mother b RI 
Witness: Marian Louise Copeman
(Witness) Death9 April 1921Alice M. Smith; Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Marriage*between 1929 and 1930Minnie Orbeck; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; after 1928 (he divorced Vernus Julia Wagner in 1926, also Minnie divorced Vernon in Dec 1928) and before 1930 
Census*14 April 1930Minnie Orbeck; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Jay W. Copeman, age 38, married at 24, b MI, father Holland, mother MI, printing at print shop; Minnie, wife, age 31, mar at 19, b Holland, parents Holland, immigrated 1912, na; Marian, dau, age 12, b MI, father b MI, mother b RI 
Witness: Marian Louise Copeman
Employment*A printer by trade, Jay was associated with the late Mr. Ralph Bunto in the printing business in Kalamazoo and the Dalm Printing Co. 
Residence*19542316 Brook Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 
Death*13 May 1954Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; in the evening after a brief illness 
Note*Jay was survived by his wife, Minnie; daughters, Mrs. Marian Brown of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Dorothy Makay of Decatur MI; sister, Mrs. Eva Cross of Cheltenham PA; six grandchildren; aunt, Mrs. Abbie Snell of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. 
Burial*15 May 1954Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI; with services held at Langeland Chapel at 3:30 p.m. 

Family 1

 Alice M. Smith b. 3 Mar 1891, d. 9 Apr 1921
Children 1.Marian Louise Copeman+ b. 12 May 1917, d. 21 Jan 2013
 2.Female Infant Copeman b. 31 Oct 1919, d. 31 Oct 1919
 3.Dorothy June Copeman b. 27 Mar 1921, d. 8 Aug 2000

Family 2

 Minnie Orbeck b. 8 Sep 1898, d. 16 Jan 1974

Roy H. Cross

Birth*16 January 1886MI 
Census*12 June 1900Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Guy Cross, age 28, b March 1872, married 4yrs, laborer; Della, wife, age 29, b July 1870, mar 4yrs, mother of 1, 1 living; R.G., son, age 1, b September 1898; Roy, son-in-law, age 13; Jay; son-in-law, age 11 - all b MI - reside 1031 N. Church St 
Census22 April 1910Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Delbert Merlan, age 42, married once for 7yrs, b NY, parents b Germany, proprietor of lunch stand; Nellie, wife, age 44, mar 2 times, this time for 7yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, b NY, parents b NY; Roy Cross, step-son, age 23, single, b MI, father b MI, performer in theater 
Marriage*1910Eva Copeman; after census in April 
Census31 January 1920Eva Copeman; Ward 40, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Roy Cross, age 34, b MI, father b MI, mother b NY, theater booking agent; Eva, wife, age 30, b MI, parents b MI; Hartwell, son, age 8, b MI - reside 1516 Pentridge St 
Witness: Hartwell Roy Cross
Census*2 April 1930Eva Copeman; Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Roy H. Cross, age 44, b MI, parents MI, married at age 24, vaudville booking agent ; Eva, wife, age 40, b MI, parents MI mar at age 20 ; Hartwell, son, age 18, b MI; Donald C. May, boarder, age 2 6/12, b PA - own home, value $6,000, radio in home 
Witness: Hartwell Roy Cross
Attributes*He was short and of medium build with brown eyes and light color hair in 1918. 
Occupation*a vaudeville booking agent 
(Witness) Death23 July 1935Grace A. Vanderberg; home of daughter and son-in-law, Philadelphia County, PA 
Death*January 1966PA; resided Drexel Hill, Delaware, PA 
Burial*Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware, PA 

Family

 Eva Copeman b. 22 Dec 1889, d. Mar 1977
Child 1.Hartwell Roy Cross b. 23 Sep 1911, d. Apr 1979

Hartwell Roy Cross

Father*Roy H. Cross b. 16 Jan 1886, d. Jan 1966
Mother*Eva Copeman b. 22 Dec 1889, d. Mar 1977
Birth*23 September 1911Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census31 January 1920Roy H. Cross, Eva Copeman; Ward 40, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Roy Cross, age 34, b MI, father b MI, mother b NY, theater booking agent; Eva, wife, age 30, b MI, parents b MI; Hartwell, son, age 8, b MI - reside 1516 Pentridge St 
(Witness) Census2 April 1930Roy H. Cross, Eva Copeman; Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Roy H. Cross, age 44, b MI, parents MI, married at age 24, vaudville booking agent ; Eva, wife, age 40, b MI, parents MI mar at age 20 ; Hartwell, son, age 18, b MI; Donald C. May, boarder, age 2 6/12, b PA - own home, value $6,000, radio in home 
Note*son - Lawrence H. Cross 
Milit-End*domestic service during WWII 
Attributes*He was 6' tall, weighed 200lb, had hazel eyes and brown hair in 1940. 
Death*April 1979resided in Lutherville Timonium, Baltimore, MD 

Marian Louise Copeman

Father*Jay William Copeman b. 5 Sep 1891, d. 13 May 1954
Mother*Alice M. Smith b. 3 Mar 1891, d. 9 Apr 1921
Step-fatherHoward C. Brown b. 7 Feb 1899, d. 3 Apr 1986
Step-motherMinnie Orbeck b. 8 Sep 1898, d. 16 Jan 1974
Birth*12 May 1917Kalamazoo County, MI 
(Witness) Census7 January 1920Jay William Copeman, Alice M. Smith; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Jay W. Copeman, age 28, father b NY, mother b MI , printer at shop; Alice W., wife, age 28, b RI, father b RI, mother b MA; Marion L., dau, age 2 7/12, b MI, father b MI, mother b RI 
(Witness) Census14 April 1930Jay William Copeman, Minnie Orbeck; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Jay W. Copeman, age 38, married at 24, b MI, father Holland, mother MI, printing at print shop; Minnie, wife, age 31, mar at 19, b Holland, parents Holland, immigrated 1912, na; Marian, dau, age 12, b MI, father b MI, mother b RI 
Education*1934Kalamazoo, MI; in Highlander yearbook: member of Girl Reserves years 2,3,4; Secretary and Treasurer of Class 2; Side Glance comment: Laughing in high C 
Married Name1936Brown 
Marriage*18 April 1936James Wellington Brown; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Census*7 May 1940James Wellington Brown; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; James Brown, age 24, 1yr college, b MI, third hand at paper mill; Miriam, wife, age 22, 4yrs hs, b MI; Nancy, dau, age 3, b MI - own home 1214 Boardman, value $2500 
Witness: Nancy L. Brown
Census2 April 1950James Wellington Brown; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; James W. Brown, age 34, b MI, supervisor - telephone co; Marion L., wife, age 32, b MI; Naancy L., dau, age 13, b MI; Herbert W., son, age 9, b MI; James W., son, age 5, b MI - reside 1242 Broadman LN 
Witness: James W. Brown
Witness: Herbert Wellington Brown
Witness: Nancy L. Brown
Residence*1954Kalamazoo, MI 
Anecdote*1989James Wellington Brown; They had 53rd wedding anniversary announcement and photo in the Kalamazoo Gazette. 
Residence*1989James Wellington Brown; Orange City, FL 
ResidenceJanuary 2012Orange City, FL 
Death*21 January 2013Enterprise, Coffee, AL 
Note*She was survived by her children: Herbert Brown (Bea) of Grandville, MI; Nancy Roberts of Nashville, TN; James Brown (Julie) of Enterprise, AL; 8 grandchildren: Mike Roberts (Cathy) of Lorida, FL; Linda Roberts of Nashville; James and the late Cathy Brown of Enterprise; Joseph Brown (Robin) of Kalamazoo, MI; Joyce Thrasher (Donny) of Enterprise; Nicholas Brown of Grandville, MI; and Lori Hoagg of MI; 11 great-grandchildren: Dusty Roberts; Layla and Mike Ozden; James, Andrew, Christopher, Jessica Brown; Zachary and Noah Waterman; Preston and Jacob Brown.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy McKay of Decatur, MI and a granddaughter, Julie Ozden. Her husband died in 2003. 
Burial*DeLand Memorial Gardens, DeLand, Volusia, FL 

Family

 James Wellington Brown b. 29 Mar 1916, d. 19 Jan 2003
Children 1.Nancy L. Brown
 2.Herbert Wellington Brown
 3.James W. Brown

Richard John Rivard

Father*Louis Rivard b. 25 Feb 1847, d. 23 May 1911
Mother*Christine Kramer b. 11 Dec 1865, d. 2 Sep 1949
Birth*2 March 1888Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census15 June 1900Louis Rivard, Christine Kramer; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Rivard, age 50 or 53, b 1850, married 16yrs, farmer ; Christine, wife, age 34, b Dec 1865, mar 16 yrs, mother of 6, 6 living; Columbus, son, age 15, b Sep 1884; Richard, age 13, b March or May 1887; Delia, dau, age 11, b March 1889; Gilbert, son, age 8 or 9, b Jan 1891; Frances, dau, age 5, b March or May 1885; Arthur, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all b MI - all but youngest child at school 
(Witness) Census4 May 1910Louis Rivard, Christine Kramer; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Rivard, age 62, married 26yrs, farmer ; Christine, wife, age, mar 26yrs, mother of 9, 9 living, parents b Germany ; Columbus, son, age 25; Richard, son, 23 ; Gilbert B, son, age 18; Frances M., dau, age 15; Arthur P., son, age 12; Gladys A., dau, age 9; Louis, son, age 5; Harriet, dau, age 3 - all b MI 
Marriage*31 July 1918Palmira "Mary" DeClark; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Justice Geo. Humbert officiated with witnesses Joseph Sheridon and Edward Schultz, both of Detroit 
Census23 January 1920Palmira "Mary" DeClark; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard Rivard (indexed as Pinard), age 32, mason ; Mary, wife, age 17; Florence, dau, age 9/12; Ethel DeClark, lodger, age 16 - all b MI - 
Witness: Florence Rivard
Census*29 April 1930Palmira "Mary" DeClark; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard R. Rivard, age 42, b 1888, married at age 30, father b MI, mother b Germany, brick layer - contractor ; Mary, wife, age 27, mar at 16, father b Belgium, mother b MI ; Florence M., dau, age 11; Lawrence J., son, age 4 - own home, value $7,000, radio in home 
Witness: Florence Rivard
Witness: Lawrence Joseph Rivard
Census1 May 1940Palmira "Mary" DeClark; Ira Twp., St. Clair, MI; Richard Rivard, age 52, 4yrs school, b MI, mason - building cont.; Mary, wife, age 39, 4yrs school, b MI; next pg: Lawrence Rivard, son, age 14, 5yrs school, b MI; Charles Meldrum, brother-in-law, age 23, 1yr h.s., b MI, carpenter - boat mfg; Florence Meldrum, dau, age 21, 1yr h.s., b MI; Ronald, gr-son, age 7/12, b MI - resided in same place in 1935 = renting at 7822 Dixie Hwy 
Witness: Lawrence Joseph Rivard
Witness: Florence Rivard
Witness: Charles Archibald Meldrum
Attributes*He was tall and stout with blue eyes and black hair and had a curvature of the spine in 1918. 
Occupation*a mason - building construction 
Death*13 November 1955MI 

Family

 Palmira "Mary" DeClark b. 3 Mar 1903, d. 5 Feb 1945
Children 1.Florence Rivard+ b. 11 Mar 1919, d. 25 Aug 1973
 2.Lawrence Joseph Rivard b. 13 Sep 1926, d. 18 Jun 1998

Palmira "Mary" DeClark

Father*Julius DeClark b. 20 Dec 1874, d. 8 Mar 1940
Mother*Della Watson b. 13 Aug 1873, d. 5 Mar 1917
Name VariationPalmira DeClarcq 
Birth*3 March 1903Fair Haven, St. Clair, MI 
(Witness) Census13 May 1910Julius DeClark, Della Watson; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Julius DeClarcq, age 35, b Belgium, parents b Belgium, immigrated 1892, na, farmer; Della E., wife, age 35, mother of 12, 11 living, b MI, father b England, mother b MI; Cleo, son, age 13; Leo, son, age 13; Bernette L., dau, age 10; Paulmira M., dau, age 8; Ethel, dau, age 5; Joseph, son, age 3; Emil A., son, age 1/12 - children b MI; Irene Beyer, step-dau, age 18, b MI, father b Germany, seed packer; Henry Coulier, boarder, age 42, b Belgium, parents b Belgium, imm 1892, na, laborer - reside on Connors Creek Rd (Alfred Trombly, enumerator) 
Married NameRivard 
Marriage*31 July 1918Richard John Rivard; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Justice Geo. Humbert officiated with witnesses Joseph Sheridon and Edward Schultz, both of Detroit 
Census23 January 1920Richard John Rivard; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard Rivard (indexed as Pinard), age 32, mason ; Mary, wife, age 17; Florence, dau, age 9/12; Ethel DeClark, lodger, age 16 - all b MI - 
Witness: Florence Rivard
Census*29 April 1930Richard John Rivard; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard R. Rivard, age 42, b 1888, married at age 30, father b MI, mother b Germany, brick layer - contractor ; Mary, wife, age 27, mar at 16, father b Belgium, mother b MI ; Florence M., dau, age 11; Lawrence J., son, age 4 - own home, value $7,000, radio in home 
Witness: Florence Rivard
Witness: Lawrence Joseph Rivard
Census1 May 1940Richard John Rivard; Ira Twp., St. Clair, MI; Richard Rivard, age 52, 4yrs school, b MI, mason - building cont.; Mary, wife, age 39, 4yrs school, b MI; next pg: Lawrence Rivard, son, age 14, 5yrs school, b MI; Charles Meldrum, brother-in-law, age 23, 1yr h.s., b MI, carpenter - boat mfg; Florence Meldrum, dau, age 21, 1yr h.s., b MI; Ronald, gr-son, age 7/12, b MI - resided in same place in 1935 = renting at 7822 Dixie Hwy 
Witness: Lawrence Joseph Rivard
Witness: Florence Rivard
Witness: Charles Archibald Meldrum
Death*5 February 1945Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Richard John Rivard b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 13 Nov 1955
Children 1.Florence Rivard+ b. 11 Mar 1919, d. 25 Aug 1973
 2.Lawrence Joseph Rivard b. 13 Sep 1926, d. 18 Jun 1998

Lawrence Joseph Rivard

Father*Richard John Rivard b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 13 Nov 1955
Mother*Palmira "Mary" DeClark b. 3 Mar 1903, d. 5 Feb 1945
Birth*13 September 1926Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census29 April 1930Richard John Rivard, Palmira "Mary" DeClark; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard R. Rivard, age 42, b 1888, married at age 30, father b MI, mother b Germany, brick layer - contractor ; Mary, wife, age 27, mar at 16, father b Belgium, mother b MI ; Florence M., dau, age 11; Lawrence J., son, age 4 - own home, value $7,000, radio in home 
(Witness) Census1 May 1940Richard John Rivard, Palmira "Mary" DeClark; Ira Twp., St. Clair, MI; Richard Rivard, age 52, 4yrs school, b MI, mason - building cont.; Mary, wife, age 39, 4yrs school, b MI; next pg: Lawrence Rivard, son, age 14, 5yrs school, b MI; Charles Meldrum, brother-in-law, age 23, 1yr h.s., b MI, carpenter - boat mfg; Florence Meldrum, dau, age 21, 1yr h.s., b MI; Ronald, gr-son, age 7/12, b MI - resided in same place in 1935 = renting at 7822 Dixie Hwy 
Death*18 June 1998Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL 

Louis Rivard

Father*Francis DeSales Rivard b. 12 Feb 1805, d. Feb 1850
Mother*Adelaide Dequindre b. 30 Oct 1820
Note*parents Frances Desales Rivard and Pauline Adelaide DeQuindre; grandparents Michael Rivard and Agnes Saucier and Anthony DeQuindre and Marie Pilotte; gr-grandmother Catherine Yax 
Birth*25 February 1847Macomb County, MI 
(Witness) Census6 September 1850Adelaide Dequindre; Chesterfield, Macomb, MI; Della Reviard, age 31, b MI; Nancy, age 11 (Agnes); Mary , age 9; Francis, male, age 7; Jerome, age 6; Louis, age 4; Eli, age 2 - all children b MI 
Marriage*18 December 1883Christine Kramer; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Christine was his 2nd wife; first wife was Emma E. DeRasse, married 11 Nov 1875 in Wayne County. Emma was born 8 Oct 1855 in Greinerville and died 3 Jul 1883. 
Census*15 June 1900Christine Kramer; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Rivard, age 50 or 53, b 1850, married 16yrs, farmer ; Christine, wife, age 34, b Dec 1865, mar 16 yrs, mother of 6, 6 living; Columbus, son, age 15, b Sep 1884; Richard, age 13, b March or May 1887; Delia, dau, age 11, b March 1889; Gilbert, son, age 8 or 9, b Jan 1891; Frances, dau, age 5, b March or May 1885; Arthur, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all b MI - all but youngest child at school 
Witness: Richard John Rivard
Witness: Gilbert Charles Rivard
Census4 May 1910Christine Kramer; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Rivard, age 62, married 26yrs, farmer ; Christine, wife, age, mar 26yrs, mother of 9, 9 living, parents b Germany ; Columbus, son, age 25; Richard, son, 23 ; Gilbert B, son, age 18; Frances M., dau, age 15; Arthur P., son, age 12; Gladys A., dau, age 9; Louis, son, age 5; Harriet, dau, age 3 - all b MI 
Witness: Richard John Rivard
Witness: Gilbert Charles Rivard
CauseDeathhad renal asthma 
Death*23 May 1911New Baltimore, Macomb, MI 
Burial*26 May 1911Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Christine Kramer b. 11 Dec 1865, d. 2 Sep 1949
Children 1.Richard John Rivard+ b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 13 Nov 1955
 2.Gilbert Charles Rivard b. 17 Jan 1892, d. Jan 1963

Christine Kramer

Note*parents may be John and Anna (1870 census in Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI: John F., age 45, farmer, b Wurtemburg; Annie, age 32, b Prussia; William, age 12; Henry, age 10; Mina, female, age 8; Robert, age 6; Christina, age 4 - children b MI - Fam # 317 - taken 30 Aug 1870 ; mother Catherine Kuhn on Assoc. Perch 
Birth*11 December 1865Berlin, Germany 
Census*3 June 1880Detroit, Wayne, MI; Christine Kramer in home of Geo Bohn/Kohn: Geo W., age 48, clerk in store, b cT ; Helen A., age 43, b CT ; Frank, age 16, b CT ; Arthur, age 9, b MI ; Walter, age 6/12, b MI; Christine Kramer, age 15, servant, b MI, parents b Germany 
Married NameRivard 
Marriage*18 December 1883Louis Rivard; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Christine was his 2nd wife; first wife was Emma E. DeRasse, married 11 Nov 1875 in Wayne County. Emma was born 8 Oct 1855 in Greinerville and died 3 Jul 1883. 
Census*15 June 1900Louis Rivard; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Rivard, age 50 or 53, b 1850, married 16yrs, farmer ; Christine, wife, age 34, b Dec 1865, mar 16 yrs, mother of 6, 6 living; Columbus, son, age 15, b Sep 1884; Richard, age 13, b March or May 1887; Delia, dau, age 11, b March 1889; Gilbert, son, age 8 or 9, b Jan 1891; Frances, dau, age 5, b March or May 1885; Arthur, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all b MI - all but youngest child at school 
Witness: Richard John Rivard
Witness: Gilbert Charles Rivard
Census4 May 1910Louis Rivard; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Louis Rivard, age 62, married 26yrs, farmer ; Christine, wife, age, mar 26yrs, mother of 9, 9 living, parents b Germany ; Columbus, son, age 25; Richard, son, 23 ; Gilbert B, son, age 18; Frances M., dau, age 15; Arthur P., son, age 12; Gladys A., dau, age 9; Louis, son, age 5; Harriet, dau, age 3 - all b MI 
Witness: Richard John Rivard
Witness: Gilbert Charles Rivard
Death*2 September 1949Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*6 September 1949Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Louis Rivard b. 25 Feb 1847, d. 23 May 1911
Children 1.Richard John Rivard+ b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 13 Nov 1955
 2.Gilbert Charles Rivard b. 17 Jan 1892, d. Jan 1963

Francois Pitre

Father*Francis Pitre b. 1783, d. 9 Apr 1873
Mother*Veronique Rivard b. 15 Mar 1791
Birth*21 August 1816Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Marriage*21 June 1853Adelaide Dequindre; Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI 
Census*13 June 1860Adelaide Dequindre; Chesterfield, Macomb, MI; Francis Peter, age 42, b MI, farmer; Polly, age 40, b MI; Frank, age 7, b MI; Polly, age 2, b MI 
Witness: Francis Rivard
Census4 August 1870Adelaide Dequindre; Chesterfield, Macomb, MI; Francis Petre, age 51, farmer, b MI; Polly, age 50, keeping house, b MI; Francis, age 15, works on farm; Tousant, age 6, b MI - value of real estate $3000 
Census17 June 1880Adelaide Dequindre; Chesterfield, Macomb, MI; Francis Petre, age 63, farmer, b MI, parents b MI; Polly A., wife, age 56, keeping house, b MI, parents b Canada; Toussant, son, age 16, at home, b MI 
Death*16 March 1887Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI 
Burial*Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Adelaide Dequindre b. 30 Oct 1820

Joseph Blonde

Name VariationJoseph Blundy 
Birth*19 March 1826Guevenatten, Alsace-Lorraine, France; age at death 72y, 1m, 21d per MI death record 
EmigrationImmigrants from overseas had a required first stop before being allowed entrance into Canada. From 1832 to the 1930's all had to stop at the island of Grosse Île (located in the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City - now a national historical site) to be checked for contagious diseases. Those found to be infected were quarantined, and those found healthy were released. This found many families split apart -- some to never be reunited. - per Ontario GenWeb 
Immigration*1846possible: Joseph Blonde, age 17, place immigrated to - Canada
Date of entry in register with intended destination. Extracted from registers 8 and 9 of passports issued by departmental government for travel outside of France. Only emigrants to the New World are listed herein. Data located in Archives Departmentales d SMITH, CLIFFORD NEAL. Emigrants from France (Haut-Rhin Departement) to America: Part 2: 1845-1847. (French-American Genealogical Research Monograph, Number 2, Part 2.) McNeal, AZ: Westland Publications, 1989. 46p., pg 9
occ - cultivateur, Agé de 17 ans en Frévier, arrived in Canada 1846, born Guevenatten 
Emigration*1847Brechaumont, France; this is a different Joseph Blonde - dates may include application and actual emigration 
Census*April 1851Willoughby, Welland, Ontario, Canada; Joseph Blundy, age 24, b France, Catholic, laborer; eight other Blundy's enumerated as well some were b France and Catholic, some born Canada (relationships not noted, however the occupation given for males looks like a demarcation point for families) 
Witness: Mary Ann "Almarie" Blonde
Marriage*6 May 1858Mary Ann "Almarie" Blonde; St. Michael Church, Buffalo, Erie, NY 
Census2 April 1871Mary Ann "Almarie" Blonde; Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada; BLONDE , JOSEPH
Sex:      Male
Age:      43
Birthplace:      GERMANY
Religion:      Roman Catholic
Origin:      GERMAN
Occupation:      FARMER
District:      KENT ( 002 )
Sub-district:      Harwich ( D )
Division:      2
Page:      18
Microfilm reel:      C-9891
Reference:      RG31 — Statistics Canada
Digital Folder Number:      4396601
Image Number:      00323
     Household     Gender     Age
     Mary Blonde      F      38
     Mary Blonde      F      12
     Philomene Blonde      F      10
     Joseph Blonde      M      8
     Paulina Blonde      F      3
     Wilhelmina Blonde      F      7m 
Witness: Philomena Blonde
Witness: Joseph Blonde
Witness: Pauline Blonde
Witness: Wilhelmina Blonde
Witness: Mary Blonde
Census*15 April 1880Mary Ann "Almarie" Blonde; Burnside Twp., Lapeer, MI; Joseph Blundy, age 52, farmer, b Prussia; Mary A., wife, keeping house, age 47, b Prussia; Philomena, daughter, age 19; Joseph, son, age 17; Magdalen, dau, age 14; Pauline, dau, age 12; Wilhelmina, dau, age 9 - children b Canada 
Witness: Philomena Blonde
Witness: Joseph Blonde
Witness: Wilhelmina Blonde
Witness: Pauline Blonde
Witness: Magdelen Blonde
CauseDeathhad apoplexy 
Death*9 May 1898Burnside Twp., Lapeer, MI 
Burial*12 May 1898St. Mary's Cemetery, Burnside Twp., MI 

Family

 Mary Ann "Almarie" Blonde b. 3 May 1832, d. 23 Jun 1895
Children 1.Mary Blonde b. 15 Apr 1859, d. 31 Jan 1908
 2.Philomena Blonde+ b. 24 Sep 1861, d. 25 Mar 1912
 3.Joseph Blonde b. 2 Feb 1863, d. 8 Feb 1931
 4.Magdelen Blonde b. 13 Mar 1865, d. 2 Nov 1937
 5.Pauline Blonde b. 24 Mar 1868, d. 21 Oct 1925
 6.Wilhelmina Blonde b. 8 Aug 1870, d. 6 Apr 1929

Mary Ann "Almarie" Blonde

Birth*3 May 1832Brechaumont, Haut-Rhin, France 
(Witness) CensusApril 1851Joseph Blonde; Willoughby, Welland, Ontario, Canada; Joseph Blundy, age 24, b France, Catholic, laborer; eight other Blundy's enumerated as well some were b France and Catholic, some born Canada (relationships not noted, however the occupation given for males looks like a demarcation point for families) 
Married NameBlonde 
Marriage*6 May 1858Joseph Blonde; St. Michael Church, Buffalo, Erie, NY 
Census2 April 1871Joseph Blonde; Harwich, Kent, Ontario, Canada; BLONDE , JOSEPH
Sex:      Male
Age:      43
Birthplace:      GERMANY
Religion:      Roman Catholic
Origin:      GERMAN
Occupation:      FARMER
District:      KENT ( 002 )
Sub-district:      Harwich ( D )
Division:      2
Page:      18
Microfilm reel:      C-9891
Reference:      RG31 — Statistics Canada
Digital Folder Number:      4396601
Image Number:      00323
     Household     Gender     Age
     Mary Blonde      F      38
     Mary Blonde      F      12
     Philomene Blonde      F      10
     Joseph Blonde      M      8
     Paulina Blonde      F      3
     Wilhelmina Blonde      F      7m 
Witness: Philomena Blonde
Witness: Joseph Blonde
Witness: Pauline Blonde
Witness: Wilhelmina Blonde
Witness: Mary Blonde
Census*15 April 1880Joseph Blonde; Burnside Twp., Lapeer, MI; Joseph Blundy, age 52, farmer, b Prussia; Mary A., wife, keeping house, age 47, b Prussia; Philomena, daughter, age 19; Joseph, son, age 17; Magdalen, dau, age 14; Pauline, dau, age 12; Wilhelmina, dau, age 9 - children b Canada 
Witness: Philomena Blonde
Witness: Joseph Blonde
Witness: Wilhelmina Blonde
Witness: Pauline Blonde
Witness: Magdelen Blonde
CauseDeathhad Bright's Disease 
Death*23 June 1895Burnside Twp., Lapeer, MI 

Family

 Joseph Blonde b. 19 Mar 1826, d. 9 May 1898
Children 1.Mary Blonde b. 15 Apr 1859, d. 31 Jan 1908
 2.Philomena Blonde+ b. 24 Sep 1861, d. 25 Mar 1912
 3.Joseph Blonde b. 2 Feb 1863, d. 8 Feb 1931
 4.Magdelen Blonde b. 13 Mar 1865, d. 2 Nov 1937
 5.Pauline Blonde b. 24 Mar 1868, d. 21 Oct 1925
 6.Wilhelmina Blonde b. 8 Aug 1870, d. 6 Apr 1929

Richard V. Tanner

Father*Henry Tanner b. 27 Mar 1827, d. 8 Feb 1914
Mother*Elizabeth Maria Priest b. 25 May 1828, d. 14 Sep 1870
Step-motherAlmina Davis b. 30 Mar 1835, d. 4 Dec 1911
Birth*17 July 1862Wellington, Ontario, Canada 
(Witness) Census26 July 1870Henry Tanner, Elizabeth Maria Priest; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner, age 44, b England, farmer, parents foreign born - value of real estate $1200; next pg: Eliza M. Tanner, age 44, keeping house, b NY; James F., age 19; John A., age 17; Joseph, age 14; Thomas B., age 12; Hannah B., age 10; Richard, age 8; Sarah, age 6; Lorenz, age 2 - oldest two sons work on farm, other children, except Lorenz at school - all children b Canada, except Lorenz b MI 
(Witness) Census2 June 1880Henry Tanner, Almina Davis; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner, age 53, b England, farmer ; Almina, wife, age 43, b Canada, keeping house; James, son, age 28, b C; Joseph H., son, age 24, b C; Thomas, son, age 22, b C; Richard, son, age 17, b C.; Sarah, dau, age 15, b C; Lurinda, dau, age 12, b MI, at school; William A., son, age 9, b MI, at school; Elba, dau, age 7, b MI, at school; Henrietta, dau, age 6, b MI, at school; Albert, son, age 2, b MI 
Marriage*18 December 1887Bertha M. Whipple; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; E.R. Sage, Elder, officiated with witnesses John Canaan and Melindia Mapletoft, both of Sheridan Twp. 
Census*1 June 1900Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Richard Tanner, age 37, b July 1862 in Canada, widowed, parents b England, immigrated 1867, na, farmer ; George, son, age 10, b Jan 1890 in MI, at school; Glenn, son, age 9?, b Apr 1889 in MI, at school 
Witness: George Lewis Tanner
Witness: Glenn I. Tanner
Census25 April 1910Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Richard V. Tanner, age 47, widowed, father b England, mother b NY, farmer, b Canada; Glen I. or J., son, age 19, b MI (brother, Thomas, on same pg) 
Witness: Glenn I. Tanner
Residence*1918Remus, Sheridan, Mecosta, MI; R.V. Tanner, owns 80 acres, 2 children 
Anecdote*"Richard Tanner had 80 acres and Glen had bought another 30 acres adjoining on the eastern side of Richard's. When the Richard part became (his son) Glen's it then totaled 110 acres. That is the farm that I grew up on. But that wasn't the original "Tanner" farm. Henry homesteaded 80 acres to the north and bought an additional 80. Some how ownership disapeared. I have a drawing of the two parcels and they are not the one Richard ended up with." - Darrall Tanner 
CauseDeathhad progressive locomotor ataxia 
Death*24 February 1922Forest Twp., Genesee, MI 
Witness: George Lewis Tanner
Burial*25 February 1922Strong Cemetery, Remus, Mecosta, MI 

Family

 Bertha M. Whipple b. 27 Feb 1869, d. 24 Sep 1895
Children 1.George Lewis Tanner+ b. 12 Jan 1890, d. 7 Oct 1966
 2.Glenn I. Tanner b. 19 Apr 1891, d. 21 Feb 1926

Glenn I. Tanner

Father*Richard V. Tanner b. 17 Jul 1862, d. 24 Feb 1922
Mother*Bertha M. Whipple b. 27 Feb 1869, d. 24 Sep 1895
Birth*19 April 1891Barryton, Mecosta, MI; after 15 April; age given in 1900 census is 9, but birth date does not agree - birth Apr 1889; his draft record has 1891 
(Witness) Census1 June 1900Richard V. Tanner; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Richard Tanner, age 37, b July 1862 in Canada, widowed, parents b England, immigrated 1867, na, farmer ; George, son, age 10, b Jan 1890 in MI, at school; Glenn, son, age 9?, b Apr 1889 in MI, at school 
(Witness) Census25 April 1910Richard V. Tanner; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Richard V. Tanner, age 47, widowed, father b England, mother b NY, farmer, b Canada; Glen I. or J., son, age 19, b MI (brother, Thomas, on same pg) 
Attributes*He was of medium height and slender build with blue eyes and brown hair in 1917. 
Residence*in Michigan during the summer and Florida during the winter 
CauseDeathcontracted TB after being drafted for WWI; he'd had a respiratory problem in his youth, then didn't mention anything about it when he was called to enlist for the draft, got as far as Camp Custer in MI but it was decided he was not fit to serve but was given a small gratuity each month 
Death*21 February 1926Miami, Dade, FL 
Burial*Strong Cemetery, Mecosta County, MI 

Henry Tanner

Father*James Tanner b. 1801, d. 13 Apr 1875
Anecdote*James Tanner; "Alvescot is where the "Tanner Mill" is located. The mill was passed down through several generations. I have the history of it. (Also) I have a copy of the editorial written in the Barryton Press Feb 1914 on the passing and the life of Henry Tanner." - Darrall Tanner 
Birth*27 March 1827Alvescot, Oxford, England 
Marriage*circa 1851Elizabeth Maria Priest; Perth, Ontario, Canada 
Census*1861Elizabeth Maria Priest; Vaughan, York, Ontario, Canada; Henry, age 33, married; Eliza, age 30, b U.S.; James F., age 9, b Canada; Joseph H., age 5, b Canada; Thomas E., age 3, b Canada - Church of England 
Witness: Thomas Edward Tanner
Witness: Joseph H. Tanner
Witness: James Francis Tanner
Census*26 July 1870Elizabeth Maria Priest; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner, age 44, b England, farmer, parents foreign born - value of real estate $1200; next pg: Eliza M. Tanner, age 44, keeping house, b NY; James F., age 19; John A., age 17; Joseph, age 14; Thomas B., age 12; Hannah B., age 10; Richard, age 8; Sarah, age 6; Lorenz, age 2 - oldest two sons work on farm, other children, except Lorenz at school - all children b Canada, except Lorenz b MI 
Witness: Richard V. Tanner
Witness: James Francis Tanner
Witness: John Arred Tanner
Witness: Hannah Moriah Tanner
Witness: Sarah E. Tanner
Witness: Lorenzia Sophia Tanner
Witness: Thomas Edward Tanner
Witness: Joseph H. Tanner
Marriage*8 February 1871Almina Davis; Mecosta County, MI 
Census*2 June 1880Almina Davis; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner, age 53, b England, farmer ; Almina, wife, age 43, b Canada, keeping house; James, son, age 28, b C; Joseph H., son, age 24, b C; Thomas, son, age 22, b C; Richard, son, age 17, b C.; Sarah, dau, age 15, b C; Lurinda, dau, age 12, b MI, at school; William A., son, age 9, b MI, at school; Elba, dau, age 7, b MI, at school; Henrietta, dau, age 6, b MI, at school; Albert, son, age 2, b MI 
Witness: Richard V. Tanner
Witness: James Francis Tanner
Witness: Thomas Edward Tanner
Witness: Sarah E. Tanner
Witness: Joseph H. Tanner
Witness: Lorenzia Sophia Tanner
Witness: William Alfred Tanner
Witness: Eliza Tanner
Witness: Henrietta Tanner
Witness: Berttie "Alberto" Tanner
Census4 June 1900Almina Davis; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner (indexed Lannie), age 73, b March 1827 in England, parents England, immigrated 1868, na, farmer, married 48 or 20yrs; Elmina, wife, age 63, b Apr 1837 in Canada, parents England, immigrated 1848, married 20yrs, mother of 4, 0? living (also on this pg is Thomas Tanner, age 42, b Sep 1847, immigrated 1868, his wife and two daughters) 
Census5 May 1910Almina Davis; Fork Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner, age 83, married twice, 2nd time for 36yrs, b England; Almina, wife, age 73, mar twice, 2nd time for 36yrs, b Canada (also on this pg - John Tanner, agd 57, widowed) 
(Witness) Death4 December 1911Almina Davis; Barryton, Mecosta, MI 
CauseDeathhad cerebral arteriosclerosis and chronic myocarditis 
Death*8 February 1914Barryton, Mecosta, MI 
Burial*11 February 1914Strong Cemetery, Mecosta, MI 

Family 1

 Elizabeth Maria Priest b. 25 May 1828, d. 14 Sep 1870
Children 1.James Francis Tanner b. 30 Mar 1851, d. 9 Mar 1925
 2.John Arred Tanner b. 14 Mar 1853, d. 27 Feb 1917
 3.Joseph H. Tanner b. 1855, d. 15 Jan 1883
 4.Thomas Edward Tanner b. 25 Sep 1858, d. 12 May 1917
 5.Hannah Moriah Tanner b. 12 Mar 1860, d. 23 Jan 1940
 6.Richard V. Tanner+ b. 17 Jul 1862, d. 24 Feb 1922
 7.Sarah E. Tanner b. May 1864, d. 1959
 8.Lorenzia Sophia Tanner b. 28 Feb 1868, d. 24 Mar 1886
 9.William Alfred Tanner b. 14 Sep 1870, d. 13 Aug 1886

Family 2

 Almina Davis b. 30 Mar 1835, d. 4 Dec 1911
Children 1.Eliza Tanner b. 30 Nov 1872, d. 30 Mar 1886
 2.Henrietta Tanner b. 28 Nov 1874, d. 3 Apr 1886
 3.Harvey W. Tanner b. 28 Nov 1874, d. 1876
 4.Berttie "Alberto" Tanner b. Nov 1878, d. 18 Apr 1886

Almina Davis

Birth*30 March 1835Canada 
Married NameTanner 
Marriage*8 February 1871Henry Tanner; Mecosta County, MI 
Census*2 June 1880Henry Tanner; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner, age 53, b England, farmer ; Almina, wife, age 43, b Canada, keeping house; James, son, age 28, b C; Joseph H., son, age 24, b C; Thomas, son, age 22, b C; Richard, son, age 17, b C.; Sarah, dau, age 15, b C; Lurinda, dau, age 12, b MI, at school; William A., son, age 9, b MI, at school; Elba, dau, age 7, b MI, at school; Henrietta, dau, age 6, b MI, at school; Albert, son, age 2, b MI 
Witness: Richard V. Tanner
Witness: James Francis Tanner
Witness: Thomas Edward Tanner
Witness: Sarah E. Tanner
Witness: Joseph H. Tanner
Witness: Lorenzia Sophia Tanner
Witness: William Alfred Tanner
Witness: Eliza Tanner
Witness: Henrietta Tanner
Witness: Berttie "Alberto" Tanner
Census4 June 1900Henry Tanner; Sheridan Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner (indexed Lannie), age 73, b March 1827 in England, parents England, immigrated 1868, na, farmer, married 48 or 20yrs; Elmina, wife, age 63, b Apr 1837 in Canada, parents England, immigrated 1848, married 20yrs, mother of 4, 0? living (also on this pg is Thomas Tanner, age 42, b Sep 1847, immigrated 1868, his wife and two daughters) 
Census5 May 1910Henry Tanner; Fork Twp., Mecosta, MI; Henry Tanner, age 83, married twice, 2nd time for 36yrs, b England; Almina, wife, age 73, mar twice, 2nd time for 36yrs, b Canada (also on this pg - John Tanner, agd 57, widowed) 
CauseDeathhad bronchitis and asthma 
Death*4 December 1911Barryton, Mecosta, MI 
Witness: Henry Tanner
Burial*6 December 1911Strong Cemetery, Mecosta County, MI 

Family

 Henry Tanner b. 27 Mar 1827, d. 8 Feb 1914
Children 1.Eliza Tanner b. 30 Nov 1872, d. 30 Mar 1886
 2.Henrietta Tanner b. 28 Nov 1874, d. 3 Apr 1886
 3.Harvey W. Tanner b. 28 Nov 1874, d. 1876
 4.Berttie "Alberto" Tanner b. Nov 1878, d. 18 Apr 1886

Frank Edgar Hoffman

Father*Peter Huffman b. c 1833, d. 5 Mar 1915
Mother*Susan Jane Anger b. 1836, d. 24 Feb 1917
Birth*29 March 1856Stevensville, Welland, Ontario, Canada; headstone photo has 1855, death at age 67 
(Witness) Census1861Peter Huffman, Susan Jane Anger; Bertie Twp., Welland, Ontario, Canada; Peter, age 25, b Ontario, Church of Eng., wagon maker; Jane, age 23, b Ontario, Ch of Eng.; Francis, age 5, b Ontario; Herbert, age 4, b Ont., David, age 2, b Ont. 
(Witness) Census1871Peter Huffman, Susan Jane Anger; Bertie Twp., Welland, Ontario, Canada; Peter, age 37, origin German, wagon maker; Sarah Jane, age 35, origin German; Franklin E. age 15; Herbert, age 14; Gennette, age 8 - all b Ontario 
(Witness) Census1881Peter Huffman, Susan Jane Anger; Bertie Twp., Welland, Ontario, Canada; Peter, age 45, lumberman; Jane, age 44; Frank E., age 26, labourer; Herbert A., age 23; Gennett, age 20; Georgie A., age 19 - all b Ontario, religion Lutheran, origin German 
Residence*Esther Bilyea; at Devizes' Corner, one concession away from the Bilyea family farm after marrying, then later moved to Barrytown MI 
Marriage*22 August 1881Esther Bilyea; St. Thomas/Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario, Canada 
Immigration*1888Esther Bilyea; USA 
Witness: Harry Franklin Hoffman
Witness: Lena Maude Hoffman
Witness: Ivan Lorn Hoffman
Census*4 June 1900Esther Bilyea; Coldwater, Isabella, MI; Frank E. Hoffman, age 44, b March 1856 in Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1889, na, married 18yrs (may have actually married later, but said this because of ages of children); Esther, wife, age 44, b Aug 1856 in C, mar 18yrs, mother of 9, 7 living; Lena M., dau, age 15, b Oct 1884 in C; Ivan L., son, age 13, b Oct 1886 in C; Cecil R., son, age 11, b July 1888 in NY; Daisy I., dau, age 8, b March 1892 in MI; Margaret M., dau, age 4, b Nov 1895 in MI (there are two Tanner families on this page: James, b Jan 1845 in C & Herbert, b Feb 1873 in MI - right after Frank Hoffman - so it is possible Daisy met George at a family gathering) 
Witness: Daisy Irene Hoffman
Witness: Lena Maude Hoffman
Witness: Ivan Lorn Hoffman
Witness: Roy Cecil Hoffman
Witness: Margaret Myrtle Hoffman
Divorce*1 December 1906Esther Bilyea; Mt. Pleasant, Isabella, MI 
Note*1910Esther Bilyea; Frank and Esther are listed as divorced in the 1910 census, each living in a different city, Frank in Barrytown Village and Esther still in Coldwater. 
Census*18 April 1910Fork Twp, Mecosta, MI; Frank E. Huffman, age 54, b Can, boarder in boarding house, blacksmith 
Census3 January 1920Esther Bilyea; Fork Twp., Mecosta, MI; Frank E. Hoffman, age 63, b Canada, na in 1892, parents b Canada, blacksmith of own shop; Esther, wife, age 64, b Canada, parents b C: Julia Staunton, boarder, age 16, b MI 
Anecdote*"Frank and Esther Hoffman came to Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., in July 1891. They moved by covered wagon with their six children from Devizes, Ontario. In the wagon, besides the family, was their clothing, food for the journey, blacksmith tools and some small fruit trees.

They moved into a log house that had been built on the property by Edward Merle, an elderly bachelor. Frank Hoffman purchased the uncleared 40 acres for $5 an acre, and paid taxes for the first time on Feb. 12, 1894. The tax record shows a total of $4.64 paid: state tax, $ .84; county tax, $1.32; township tax, $2.08 and school tax, $.40.

The family cleared 30 acres and acquired some cattle and chickens, while Frank set up his blacksmith shop at the west end of Main Street in Barryton. Esther had graduated from a nursing school in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, and was also a certified school teacher, but worked as a midwife in Ontario and here in Michigan.

The Hoffman's six children were Ivan, Maud, Daisy, Myrtle, Harry and Roy.

When Roy was 17 he went to the Upper Peninsula with Frank Hoffman to work in the lumber camps. He carried mail from Mass City, near Ontonagon, to the lumber camp. He would leave at dawn, following the railroad tracks the six miles into Mass City, planning to be back in camp before dark. The very cold weather was not the only danger; lynx, wolves and other wild animals were numerous and made the trip very hazardous after dark." 
CauseDeathhad cerebral apoplexy 
Death*14 May 1923at dau Margaret's home, Flint, Genesee, MI; Esther a widow in 1930 
Burial*16 May 1923Sherman City Cemetery, Weidman, Isabella, MI 

Family

 Esther Bilyea b. 15 Aug 1855, d. 22 Jul 1938
Children 1.Harry Franklin Hoffman b. 17 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1892
 2.Lena Maude Hoffman b. 5 Oct 1884, d. 21 Feb 1964
 3.Ivan Lorn Hoffman+ b. 15 Oct 1886, d. 13 Jul 1967
 4.Roy Cecil Hoffman+ b. 4 Jul 1888, d. 29 May 1982
 5.Daisy Irene Hoffman+ b. 12 Mar 1892, d. 29 Dec 1956
 6.Margaret Myrtle Hoffman b. 6 Nov 1895, d. 13 May 1965

Esther Bilyea

Father*Frederick Archilaus Bilyea b. 28 Jan 1827, d. 31 Dec 1890
Mother*Margaret Hobbs b. 9 Jul 1832, d. 18 Jan 1904
(Witness) AnecdoteJames Albert Bulyea; The Bilyea / Bulyea family had lived in Dutchess and Westchester Counties, New York prior to the American Revolution, but fought on the English side. They moved to Canada in 1783 and settled on the St. John River in New Brunswick. per Case #751 in United Empire Loyalists, Parts I-II by Fraser, Alexander, (Toronto, Canada: L. K. Cameron, 1905). 
Birth*15 August 1855family farm on14th concession, London Twp., Middlesex, Ontario, Canada 
Married NameDodson 
Marriage*24 December 1874William Dodson; London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada 
Married NameHoffman 
Residence*Frank Edgar Hoffman; at Devizes' Corner, one concession away from the Bilyea family farm after marrying, then later moved to Barrytown MI 
Marriage*22 August 1881Frank Edgar Hoffman; St. Thomas/Malahide Twp., Elgin, Ontario, Canada 
Immigration*1888Frank Edgar Hoffman; USA 
Witness: Harry Franklin Hoffman
Witness: Lena Maude Hoffman
Witness: Ivan Lorn Hoffman
Census*4 June 1900Frank Edgar Hoffman; Coldwater, Isabella, MI; Frank E. Hoffman, age 44, b March 1856 in Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1889, na, married 18yrs (may have actually married later, but said this because of ages of children); Esther, wife, age 44, b Aug 1856 in C, mar 18yrs, mother of 9, 7 living; Lena M., dau, age 15, b Oct 1884 in C; Ivan L., son, age 13, b Oct 1886 in C; Cecil R., son, age 11, b July 1888 in NY; Daisy I., dau, age 8, b March 1892 in MI; Margaret M., dau, age 4, b Nov 1895 in MI (there are two Tanner families on this page: James, b Jan 1845 in C & Herbert, b Feb 1873 in MI - right after Frank Hoffman - so it is possible Daisy met George at a family gathering) 
Witness: Daisy Irene Hoffman
Witness: Lena Maude Hoffman
Witness: Ivan Lorn Hoffman
Witness: Roy Cecil Hoffman
Witness: Margaret Myrtle Hoffman
Divorce*1 December 1906Frank Edgar Hoffman; Mt. Pleasant, Isabella, MI 
Note*1910Frank Edgar Hoffman; Frank and Esther are listed as divorced in the 1910 census, each living in a different city, Frank in Barrytown Village and Esther still in Coldwater. 
Census*18 May 1910Coldwater, Isabella, MI; Esther Hoffman, age 54, divorced, b Can/French, parents same, general farming; Roy, son, age 22, b NY, single, farmer; Daisy, dau, age 18, b MI; Myrtle, dau, age 14, b MI 
Witness: Daisy Irene Hoffman
Witness: Roy Cecil Hoffman
Witness: Margaret Myrtle Hoffman
Census3 January 1920Frank Edgar Hoffman; Fork Twp., Mecosta, MI; Frank E. Hoffman, age 63, b Canada, na in 1892, parents b Canada, blacksmith of own shop; Esther, wife, age 64, b Canada, parents b C: Julia Staunton, boarder, age 16, b MI 
Census5 April 1930Barryton Village, Mecosta, MI; Esther Huffman, head of house, widow, age 75, b Canada, parents b C - res at 67 Marion Ave 
Occupation*Esther graduated from a nursing school in Buffalo, Erie County, NY and was also a certified school teacher. She worked as a midwife in Ontario, Canada and Michigan. 
Residence*"Esther Bilyea lived in Coldwater Twp. the entire time she lived in Barryton. It is confusing because Barryton--the town, is in Mecosta Co., MI......but, Esther lived about 5 miles east of Barryton which was a couple miles over the county line which put her into Isabella Co., Coldwater Twp. but her mailing address was still Barryton. I know this for a fact because I live about a mile from where she lived. She died at the home of her son Ivan, still in Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., MI. Ivan lived one mile from where Esther's home was. Another interesting thing is, Esther is buried by Frank in Sherman Cemetery. Same tombstone. Even though they were divorced. I always found that puzzling. I have a picture of her and her children at the graveside when Frank was buried." from Cathy Benedict 
CauseDeathhad arteriosclerosis and fractured thigh 
Anecdote*"Thank you for the picture of my grandmother, Esther Bilyea (Audrey Wirtzfeld, des. of Wesley Bilyea, sent it to MK in Jan 2006). My brother has the same picture, he checked to see if there was a date on it, like a lot of the older pictures they weren't dated. We both agreed the picture was taken in the early 30's. The picture is just as I remembered my grandmother, brought back memories of stopping in to see her when I was a senior in high school, she lived just a couple blocks from school.

My parents moved to Barryton in 1936 when I was a senior so I didn't have much time to spend with her. I have a picture of grandma and her four sisters--not dated, but they all look like the picture was taken in their younger years." Arlene Frielink 
Witness: Arlene Mae Tanner
Death*22 July 1938home of son, Ivan, Coldwater Twp., Isabella, MI 
Burial*25 July 1938Sherman City Cemetery, Weidman, Isabella, MI 

Family 1

 William Dodson b. 1853, d. 3 Oct 1880
Children 1.Lillie May Dodson b. 8 Jan 1877, d. 24 Jun 1916
 2.Frederick John Dodson b. 17 May 1879, d. a 1938

Family 2

 Frank Edgar Hoffman b. 29 Mar 1856, d. 14 May 1923
Children 1.Harry Franklin Hoffman b. 17 Sep 1882, d. 24 Apr 1892
 2.Lena Maude Hoffman b. 5 Oct 1884, d. 21 Feb 1964
 3.Ivan Lorn Hoffman+ b. 15 Oct 1886, d. 13 Jul 1967
 4.Roy Cecil Hoffman+ b. 4 Jul 1888, d. 29 May 1982
 5.Daisy Irene Hoffman+ b. 12 Mar 1892, d. 29 Dec 1956
 6.Margaret Myrtle Hoffman b. 6 Nov 1895, d. 13 May 1965

Ruby Rae Griffith

Father*Judson Doane Griffith b. 28 May 1855, d. 19 Apr 1936
Mother*Floy Selina Wintermute b. 1 Jun 1866, d. 3 Oct 1928
Birth*4 February 1890Barry County, MI 
(Witness) Census1 June 1900Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson D. Griffith, b May 1855 in Canada, age 45, parents b Canada, immigrated 1861, na, farmer; Floy S., wife, b June 1866 in MI , age 33, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby R., dau, age 10, b Feb 1890; Leon A., son, age 8, b May 1892; Helen M., dau, age 4, b Nov 1895; Doris E., dau, age 2, b Dec 1897; Sarah J. Wintemute, mother-in-law, age 55, b Aug 1844 in New York, parents b NY, widow - all children b MI 
(Witness) Census29 April 1910Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson Griffith, age 55, married 21yrs, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1871, na, farmer; Floy, wife, age 43, mar 21yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby, dau, age 20, single, teacher at rural school; Leon, son, age 17,; Helen, dau, age 14; Doris, dau, age 12; Lester, son, age 6; Carol, dau, age 1; Sarah Wintermute, mother-in-law, widow, age 65, b NY, parents b NY - all children b MI 
Married NameMrs. Charles Adrianson 
Note*She died before her brother, Lester, who died in 1978. 
Death*29 January 1957Plainwell, Allegan, MI 
Burial*2 February 1957Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville Twp., Allegan, MI; surname at death was Adrianson 

Leon Albert Griffith

Father*Judson Doane Griffith b. 28 May 1855, d. 19 Apr 1936
Mother*Floy Selina Wintermute b. 1 Jun 1866, d. 3 Oct 1928
Birth*13 May 1892Hickory Corners, Barry, MI 
(Witness) Census1 June 1900Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson D. Griffith, b May 1855 in Canada, age 45, parents b Canada, immigrated 1861, na, farmer; Floy S., wife, b June 1866 in MI , age 33, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby R., dau, age 10, b Feb 1890; Leon A., son, age 8, b May 1892; Helen M., dau, age 4, b Nov 1895; Doris E., dau, age 2, b Dec 1897; Sarah J. Wintemute, mother-in-law, age 55, b Aug 1844 in New York, parents b NY, widow - all children b MI 
(Witness) Census29 April 1910Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson Griffith, age 55, married 21yrs, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1871, na, farmer; Floy, wife, age 43, mar 21yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby, dau, age 20, single, teacher at rural school; Leon, son, age 17,; Helen, dau, age 14; Doris, dau, age 12; Lester, son, age 6; Carol, dau, age 1; Sarah Wintermute, mother-in-law, widow, age 65, b NY, parents b NY - all children b MI 
Marriage*3 March 1923Amelia M. Herrmann; Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, MI; Pastor Emanuel Mayer officiated with witnesses Lester Griffith of Kalamazoo and Clara Herrmann of Vicksburg 
Witness: Lester James Griffith
Census*16 April 1930Amelia M. Herrmann; Brady Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Leon Griffith, age 37, married at 30, b MI, father b Canada, mother b MI, rural mail carrier; Emelia, wife, age 35, mar at 28, b MI, father b Germany, mother b MI; John, son, age 6; Helen, dau, age 1 3/12 ; next pg: Judson Griffith, father, age 74, widowed, b Canada, parents Canada - own home and radio 
Witness: Judson Doane Griffith
Witness: John Herman Griffith
Witness: Helen Joan Griffith
(Witness) Death19 April 1936Judson Doane Griffith; Brady Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Vicksburg 
Occupation*a mail carrier delivering Rural Route 2 in Vicksburg retiring in 1953 
Residence*1978Vicksburg, MI 
Death*17 August 1980Franklin Community Hospital, Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Brady, Kalamazoo 
Note*Leon was survived by sons, John of Ann Arbor and Richard of Vicksburg; daughter, Helen (Stanley) Chesebro of Portage; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister, Mrs. Carol DePriester of Holiday FL. 
NoteMemorial donations suggested to the Franklin Community Hospital. 
Burial*20 August 1980Vicksburg Cemetery, Kalamazoo County, MI 

Family

 Amelia M. Herrmann b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 10 Jan 1979
Children 1.John Herman Griffith b. 25 Jan 1924, d. 16 Mar 2003
 2.Helen Joan Griffith b. 26 Dec 1928, d. 6 Jan 2006
 3.Richard Griffith

Helen M. Griffith

Father*Judson Doane Griffith b. 28 May 1855, d. 19 Apr 1936
Mother*Floy Selina Wintermute b. 1 Jun 1866, d. 3 Oct 1928
Birth*15 November 1895Barry County, MI 
(Witness) Census1 June 1900Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson D. Griffith, b May 1855 in Canada, age 45, parents b Canada, immigrated 1861, na, farmer; Floy S., wife, b June 1866 in MI , age 33, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby R., dau, age 10, b Feb 1890; Leon A., son, age 8, b May 1892; Helen M., dau, age 4, b Nov 1895; Doris E., dau, age 2, b Dec 1897; Sarah J. Wintemute, mother-in-law, age 55, b Aug 1844 in New York, parents b NY, widow - all children b MI 
(Witness) Census29 April 1910Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson Griffith, age 55, married 21yrs, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1871, na, farmer; Floy, wife, age 43, mar 21yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby, dau, age 20, single, teacher at rural school; Leon, son, age 17,; Helen, dau, age 14; Doris, dau, age 12; Lester, son, age 6; Carol, dau, age 1; Sarah Wintermute, mother-in-law, widow, age 65, b NY, parents b NY - all children b MI 
Married NameMrs. Sprik; her first husband, Albert J. Gitchell, died in 1956 
Residence*1978She resided in Plainwell when her brother, Lester, died. 
Death*22 May 1978Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Gunplain, Allegan per MIDI; in Plainwell, Allegan, MI per ssdi, surname at death was Sprik 

Doris E. Griffith

Father*Judson Doane Griffith b. 28 May 1855, d. 19 Apr 1936
Mother*Floy Selina Wintermute b. 1 Jun 1866, d. 3 Oct 1928
Birth*8 December 1897Barry County, MI 
(Witness) Census1 June 1900Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson D. Griffith, b May 1855 in Canada, age 45, parents b Canada, immigrated 1861, na, farmer; Floy S., wife, b June 1866 in MI , age 33, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby R., dau, age 10, b Feb 1890; Leon A., son, age 8, b May 1892; Helen M., dau, age 4, b Nov 1895; Doris E., dau, age 2, b Dec 1897; Sarah J. Wintemute, mother-in-law, age 55, b Aug 1844 in New York, parents b NY, widow - all children b MI 
(Witness) Census29 April 1910Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson Griffith, age 55, married 21yrs, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1871, na, farmer; Floy, wife, age 43, mar 21yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby, dau, age 20, single, teacher at rural school; Leon, son, age 17,; Helen, dau, age 14; Doris, dau, age 12; Lester, son, age 6; Carol, dau, age 1; Sarah Wintermute, mother-in-law, widow, age 65, b NY, parents b NY - all children b MI 
Married NameSprik 
Marriage*25 July 1922Reuben John Sprik; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. J.J. Hollebrands officiated with witnesses Lester J. Griffith and Jessie Klooster, both of Kalamazoo 
Witness: Lester James Griffith
Death*29 October 1956Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
Burial*Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell, Allegan, MI 

Family

 Reuben John Sprik b. 31 Jan 1899, d. 16 Aug 1969

Carol Donna Griffith

Father*Judson Doane Griffith b. 28 May 1855, d. 19 Apr 1936
Mother*Floy Selina Wintermute b. 1 Jun 1866, d. 3 Oct 1928
Birth*7 August 1908Barry County, MI 
(Witness) Census29 April 1910Judson Doane Griffith, Floy Selina Wintermute; Barry Twp., Barry, MI; Judson Griffith, age 55, married 21yrs, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1871, na, farmer; Floy, wife, age 43, mar 21yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, father b Canada, mother b NY; Ruby, dau, age 20, single, teacher at rural school; Leon, son, age 17,; Helen, dau, age 14; Doris, dau, age 12; Lester, son, age 6; Carol, dau, age 1; Sarah Wintermute, mother-in-law, widow, age 65, b NY, parents b NY - all children b MI 
Married NameMrs. DePriester 
Residence*1980Holiday, FL 
Death*27 October 1991Pasco County, FL 

Hattie Crena Gouderjan

Father*John Gouderjan b. 12 Jul 1852, d. 6 Oct 1931
Mother*Cornelia Simon b. 15 Jul 1854, d. 2 Mar 1921
Name VariationCornelia H. Gouderjan 
Name VariationHattie Crena 
Birth*31 January 1890Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census8 June 1900John Gouderjan, Cornelia Simon; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Gonderyeren or Gouderyaan, age 47, b Jul 1852 in Netherlands, parents Netherlands, married 15yrs, immigrated 1863, na, carpenter; Cornelia, wife, age 45, Jul 1854 in NJ, parents Netherlands, mar 15yrs, mother of 3, 2 living; George W., son, age 12, b Jul 1887 in MI; Hattie C., dau, age 10, b Jan 1890 in MI - both children at school 
(Witness) Census18 April 1910John Gouderjan, Cornelia Simon; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Jowderjan, age 57, married 25yrs, b Holland, parents b Holland, immigrated 1867, na, carpenter - houses; Katie, wife, age 53, mar 25 yrs, mother of 3, 3 living, b NJ, parents b Holland; George, son, age 23, single, b MI, woodworker at factory; Hattie, dau, age 20, b MI, machine operator at factory 
Married NameNewton 
Marriage*1 October 1913Charles Burton Newton; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Jacob VanderMeulen officiated with witnesses John Gouderjan and Martha Newton, both of Kalamazoo 
Census10 January 1920Charles Burton Newton; Bay, Bay, MI; Charles B. Newton, age 31, b MI, father b U.S., mother b NY, manager at Northern Oil Co ; Crena, wife, age 29, b MI, father b Netherlands, mother b NJ; Betty V., dau, age 5, b MI 
Census*14 April 1930Charles Burton Newton; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Charles B. Newton, age 41, married at 25, b MI, parents b U.S., salesman for oil co ; Cornelia H., wife, age 40, mar at 24, b MI, father b Holland, mother b NJ; Betty V., dau, age 15, b MI 
Census10 April 1940Charles Burton Newton; Juanita, King, WA; Charles B. Newton, age 51, 3yrs h.s., b MI, no occ given; Crena H., wife, age 50, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Bette V., dau, age 25, 4yrs h.s., single, b MI - renting on Kenmore Ave. - family in Kalamazoo MI in 1935 
Residence*1942Vashon, King, WA 
Death*16 August 1987Clackamas County, OR; resided Gladstone, Clackamas, OR 

Family

 Charles Burton Newton b. 20 Sep 1888, d. Sep 1969

Charles Burton Newton

Birth*20 September 1888Niles, Berrien, MI 
Marriage*1 October 1913Hattie Crena Gouderjan; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. Jacob VanderMeulen officiated with witnesses John Gouderjan and Martha Newton, both of Kalamazoo 
Census10 January 1920Hattie Crena Gouderjan; Bay, Bay, MI; Charles B. Newton, age 31, b MI, father b U.S., mother b NY, manager at Northern Oil Co ; Crena, wife, age 29, b MI, father b Netherlands, mother b NJ; Betty V., dau, age 5, b MI 
Census*14 April 1930Hattie Crena Gouderjan; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Charles B. Newton, age 41, married at 25, b MI, parents b U.S., salesman for oil co ; Cornelia H., wife, age 40, mar at 24, b MI, father b Holland, mother b NJ; Betty V., dau, age 15, b MI 
Attributes*He was of medium height and slender with gray eyes and brown hair and had "blood pressure on brain" in 1917. 
Employment*oil companies 
Census10 April 1940Hattie Crena Gouderjan; Juanita, King, WA; Charles B. Newton, age 51, 3yrs h.s., b MI, no occ given; Crena H., wife, age 50, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Bette V., dau, age 25, 4yrs h.s., single, b MI - renting on Kenmore Ave. - family in Kalamazoo MI in 1935 
Death*September 1969Marion County, OR 

Family

 Hattie Crena Gouderjan b. 31 Jan 1890, d. 16 Aug 1987

Charles DuRussel

Father*Julius/Jack DuRussel b. 28 Sep 1846, d. 10 Oct 1933
Mother*Elmira Noury b. 13 Apr 1853, d. 16 May 1937
Birth*15 August 1869Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census20 August 1870Julius/Jack DuRussel, Elmira Noury; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Augustine Noris (Nourie?), age 49, house keeping, b France; Julius Durussal, age 23, b Switzerland, farm laborer; Elmira, age 17, house keeping , b MI; Charles, age 1, b MI 
(Witness) Census28 June 1900Elmira Noury, Julius/Jack DuRussel; Gratiot Twp., Wayne, MI; Jack Duressel, b Sep 1843, age 56, married 32yrs, farmer ; Elimira, b Apr 1853, age 47, mother of 6, 4 living; Mary, b May 1880, age 20, single; Josephine, b Aug 1886, age 13 ; Augustine Norey?, mother of head (but actually mother of Elmira), b Oct 1818, age 81, widow - all b MI (enumerated right after is the family of Charles DuRussel, age 30, b Aug 1869, married ? yr; wife Susan, age 33, b Mar 1867, mother of one child; Raymond J., son, age 2, b May 1878 - so Charles could be a son of Jack and Elmira) 
Census*7 April 1930Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Charles Durussel, age 60, married at 28, b MI, father b Switzerland, mother b MI, no occ; Susan, wife, age 62, married at 30, b MI, father b MI, mother b Germany; Ethel, dau, age 23, single, b MI; Lillian, dau, age 17, b MI - own home at 12152 Glenfield, value $15,000, own radio - note that sister, Mary Lang, and family of Joseph F. Schulte also lived on Glenfield also 
CauseDeathhad pulmonary edema, mitral regurgitation, arterisclerosis and chronic nephritis 
Death*1 March 1937St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*5 March 1937Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Susan Adell Hill

Father*Levi A. Hill b. c 1816
Mother*Laura A. Niles b. 25 Apr 1817, d. 22 Feb 1882
NicknameDella 
Birth*27 February 1850Kalamazoo County, MI 
(Witness) Census15 September 1860Levi A. Hill, Laura A. Niles; Oshtemo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Levi A. Hill, age 44, b NY, farmer; Lura N., keeping house, age 41, b NY; next pg: Susan, age 10; Harris J., age 9; Ida, age 5 - children b MI 
(Witness) Census30 July 1870Levi A. Hill, Laura A. Niles; Oshtemo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Levi A. Hill, age 53, b NY; Lura N., age 51, keeping house, b NY; Susan E., age 20, at home; Harris J., age 18, works on farm; Ida N. or M., age 14, at home - all children b MI 
Married NameDutch 
Marriage*15 April 1875Louis Dutch; Oshtemo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. S.M. Fowler officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. O. Snow of Oshtemo 
(Witness) Census22 June 1880Levi A. Hill, Laura A. Niles; Oshtemo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Levi A. Hill, age 63, b NY, farmer, father b MA, mother b NY; Lura N., wife, age 61, b NY, parents b NY; Louis Dutch, son-in-law, age 29, b MI, father b France, mother b Wurtemburg; Susan A., dau, age 30, b MI; Delacy D., gr-son, age 3, b MI 
Census6 June 1900Louis Dutch; Colfax Twp., Wilson, KS; Louis Dutch, age 49, b Oct 1850 in MI, married 25yrs, b MI, parents b Germany, farmer; (wife's name scribbled over), age 50, b Feb 1850 in MI, parents b NY, mar 25 yrs, mother of 2, 1 living; Delacy, also listed as head of house, age 23, b July 1877 in MI, parents b MI, farm labor 
Witness: Delacy D. Dutch
Event-Misc*1908Ida M. Hill; Ida visited her sister (Susan) as reported in the Climax Cereal ( CC 05/28/1908 ,001:2) 
Census*15 April 1910Louis Dutch; Colfax Twp., Wilson, KS; Louis Dutch, age 59, b MI, married 35yrs, father b France, mother b Germany, farmer; Susan A., wife, age 60, mar 34yrs, mother of 2, 1 living, b MI, parents b NY; Delacy D., son, age 33, single, b MI, farmer 
Witness: Delacy D. Dutch
CauseDeathOn Tuesday she fell from a wagon, breaking her arm which led to internal injuries and she died the following Saturday. 
Death*26 April 1913at home, Colfax Twp., Wilson, KS 
Burial*Village Creek Cemetery, Wilson County, KS 

Family

 Louis Dutch b. Oct 1850, d. Jan 1916
Children 1.Delacy D. Dutch b. 3 Jan 1877, d. 6 Jan 1917
 2.Lola M. Dutch b. 16 Aug 1883, d. 20 Aug 1885