Bridget Taff
| Birth* | circa 1814 | Washington D.C. |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1869 | John Bader; North Branch, Lapeer, MI; witnesses were Mary J. Bader and John G. Martus, both of North Branch |
| Married Name | Bader | |
| Census* | 18 June 1870 | John Bader; North Branch, Lapeer, MI; John Bader, age 68, b Baden, farmer; Bridget (his 2nd wife), age 57, District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), keeping house; Anthony, age 20, b NY, farm laborer; John, age 21, b NY, farm laborer; Willie Smith, age 2, b MI; Michael Smith, age 38, day laborer, b Canada; Josephine Bowers, age 8, b NY (son, Frank Bader & family enumerated right before) Witness: John Bader |
| Death* | 24 September 1888 | Lapeer County, MI |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, North Branch, Lapeer, MI |
Family |
John Bader b. Sep 1802, d. 5 Feb 1893 |
Adam Bruman
| Father* | Joseph Bruman b. 8 May 1825, d. 3 Sep 1915 | |
| Mother* | Nancy Anna Heim b. 15 May 1842, d. 21 Jun 1916 |
| Birth* | 15 September 1863 | Lapeer County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 15 June 1880 | Joseph Bruman, Nancy Anna Heim; Burnside Twp., Lapeer, MI; Joseph Brooman, age 55, b Bavaria, parents Bavaria, farmer; Anna, wife, age 39, keeping house, b NY, parents b Bavaria; Mary, dau, age 19, domestic servant; Adam, son, age 16, at home; Anna, dau, age 14, at home; Elizabeth, dau, age 11, at school; John, son, age 8, at school; Joseph, son, age 6, at school; Lucy, dau, age 1 - all children b MI |
| Marriage* | 29 April 1895 | Theresa Mary Kohler; North Branch, Lapeer, MI; witnesses were Charles Kreiner of Burnside and John Bruman of North Branch |
| Census* | 30 June 1900 | Theresa Mary Kohler; North Branch, Lapeer, MI; Adam Bruman, age 36, b Sep 1863 in MI, father b Germany, mother NY, married 5yrs, farmer; Hellen, wife, age 21, b June 1878 in MI, father b Switzerland?, mother b Germany, married 5yrs, mother of 2, 2 living; Laura, dau, age 3, b May 1897 in MI; Mary, dau, age 6/12, b Nov 1899 in MI |
| Census | 23 April 1910 | Theresa Mary Kohler; Emmet Twp., St. Clair, MI; Adam (indexed Edam) Bruman, age 46, married 14yrs, b MI, father b Germany, mother b NY, farmer; Thersa, wife, age 31, mar 14yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, father b Germany - speaks French, mother b Germany, speaks German; Lucy M.L., dau, age 12; Mary C., dau, age 10; Edward M., son, age 8; Elizabeth, dau, age 6; next pg: Albert Bruman, son, age 5; Loretta, dau, age 3 - children b MI |
| Census | 8 January 1920 | Theresa Mary Kohler; Wales, St. Clair, MI; Adam Bruman, age 56, b MI, father b Bavaria - Germany, mother NY, farmer; Tresa M., wife, age 42, b MI, father b Switzerland - speaks German; mother b Alsace-Lorraine, speaks German; Marshall, son, age 19; Elizabeth B., dau, age 16; Albert C., son, age 14; Loretta, dau, age 12; Vincent G., son, age 6 - children b MI |
| Death* | 10 August 1952 | Memphis, Macomb, MI |
| Burial* | 1952 | St. Mary's Cemetery, Burnside, Lapeer, MI |
Family |
Theresa Mary Kohler b. Jun 1878, d. 1957 |
Olivia Trombley
| Father* | Jerome Trombly b. 14 Nov 1825, d. 23 Feb 1904 | |
| Mother* | Mary Sophia Fournier b. 7 Feb 1829, d. 9 May 1915 |
| Birth* | 19 January 1873 | Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1880 | Jerome Trombly, Mary Sophia Fournier; Grosse Pointe Twp., Wayne, MI; Jerome, age 52, ; Sophie, wife, age 50; Jerome, son, age 19; Susan, dau, age 17; Theresa, dau, age 16; Joseph, son, age 15; Josephine, dau, age 13; Bartholomew, son, age 10; Orliff, son, age 7 (should be Adolph) - all b MI |
| Married Name | Greiner | |
| Marriage* | 22 November 1894 | Amandus Greiner; Assumption Grotto Church, Greiner, Wayne, MI; Father R.S. Marker officiated with witnesses Frank Greiner of Detroit and Sonia Young of Greiner |
| Census* | 7 June 1900 | Amandus Greiner; Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Amandus Greiner, age 31, b Oct 1868, married 5yrs, b MI, parents b MI, laborer at brewery; Olive, wife, mar 5 yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, age 27, b Jan 1873, b MI, parents b MI; Lawrence, son, age 3, b Sep 1896; Doretha, dau, age 8/12, b Sep 1899 - children b MI - reside 743 McDougal Witness: Laurence Greiner |
| Census | 23 April 1910 | Amandus Greiner; Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Amandus Greiner, age 41, married 15 yrs, b MI, parents b MI, driver of beer wagon; Olivia, wife, age 37, mar 15yrs, mother of 7, 5 living, b MI, parents b MI; Lawrence, son, age 13; Dorothy, dau, age 10; Charlotte, dau, age 6; Marcella, dsu, age 4; Archibald, son, age 2 - children b MI - reside on McDougal Witness: Laurence Greiner |
| Census | 7 January 1920 | Amandus Greiner; Ward 15, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Amandus Greiner, age 51, b MI, parents b MI, inspector for auto co ; Olive, wife, age 45, b MI, parents b MI; Charlotte, dau, age 16; Marcelia, dau, age 14; Archibald, son, age 11 - children b MI - reside 772 Canton Ave. |
| Census* | 17 April 1930 | Olive (indexed Olin) Greiner, age 56, widow, b MI, parents b MI; Marcella, dau, age 24, single, supervisor at hospital ; Archibald, son, age 22, single, truck driver at auto co - own home at 3222 Canton Ave, value $7000, own radio |
| Burial* | 1958 | Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, MI |
| Death* | 1958 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Family |
Amandus Greiner b. 24 Oct 1868, d. 6 Nov 1929 | |
| Child | 1. | Laurence Greiner b. 21 Sep 1896, d. Oct 1970 |
Amandus Greiner
| Father* | Joseph Greiner b. 7 Jan 1833, d. 3 Jan 1917 | |
| Mother* | Apollonia Girard b. 1838, d. b 30 Jun 1900 |
| Birth* | 24 October 1868 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 18 August 1870 | Joseph Greiner, Apollonia Girard; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Joseph Griner, age 37, farmer; Abbie, age 31, keeping house; Peter, age 11, at school; Margaret, age 9; George, age 7; Cecelia, age 5; Amandus, male, age 2; Francis, male, age 2 - all b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 1 June 1880 | Joseph Greiner, Apollonia Girard; Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; Joseph, age 47, farmer, parents b France ; Abby, wife, age 40, keeping house ; Peter, son, age 20, farm labor ; Margaret, dau, age 19 ; George, son, age 17, farm labor; Cecelia, dau, age 15 - all b MI ;next pg: Amandus, son, age 11; Francis, son, age 11; Emma, dau, age 9; Mary, dau, age 7; Rosie, dau, age 5; Julia, dau, age 3; Laura, dau, age 1 - all b MI (family of Theodore Beaufait also on this pg) |
| Marriage* | 22 November 1894 | Olivia Trombley; Assumption Grotto Church, Greiner, Wayne, MI; Father R.S. Marker officiated with witnesses Frank Greiner of Detroit and Sonia Young of Greiner |
| Census* | 7 June 1900 | Olivia Trombley; Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Amandus Greiner, age 31, b Oct 1868, married 5yrs, b MI, parents b MI, laborer at brewery; Olive, wife, mar 5 yrs, mother of 2, 2 living, age 27, b Jan 1873, b MI, parents b MI; Lawrence, son, age 3, b Sep 1896; Doretha, dau, age 8/12, b Sep 1899 - children b MI - reside 743 McDougal Witness: Laurence Greiner |
| Census | 23 April 1910 | Olivia Trombley; Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Amandus Greiner, age 41, married 15 yrs, b MI, parents b MI, driver of beer wagon; Olivia, wife, age 37, mar 15yrs, mother of 7, 5 living, b MI, parents b MI; Lawrence, son, age 13; Dorothy, dau, age 10; Charlotte, dau, age 6; Marcella, dsu, age 4; Archibald, son, age 2 - children b MI - reside on McDougal Witness: Laurence Greiner |
| Census | 7 January 1920 | Olivia Trombley; Ward 15, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Amandus Greiner, age 51, b MI, parents b MI, inspector for auto co ; Olive, wife, age 45, b MI, parents b MI; Charlotte, dau, age 16; Marcelia, dau, age 14; Archibald, son, age 11 - children b MI - reside 772 Canton Ave. |
| CauseDeath | had chronic myocarditis | |
| Death* | 6 November 1929 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Burial* | 9 November 1929 | Assumption Grotto Cemetery, Detroit, MI; death cert indicated Mt. Olivet, but cemetery chosen was another |
Family |
Olivia Trombley b. 19 Jan 1873, d. 1958 | |
| Child | 1. | Laurence Greiner b. 21 Sep 1896, d. Oct 1970 |
Mary Esther Trombly
| Father* | Joseph Louis Trombly b. 2 Jan 1790, d. 24 Jul 1838 | |
| Mother* | Cecilia Crequi b. 29 Nov 1793, d. 1839 |
| Birth* | 5 November 1835 | Conner's Creek, Wayne, MI |
| Married Name | 20 November 1855 | Laderoute |
| Marriage* | 20 November 1855 | Eli Hilaire Laderoot; Wayne County, MI |
| Census* | 12 July 1870 | Eli Hilaire Laderoot; Hamtramck Twp., Wayne, MI; possible: Eli Ladaroot ("dit" name of Seguin), age 36, farmer; Mary, age 32, keeping house; Daniel, age 13, attending school; Jerome, age 11, attending school; Veuson (sp?), male, age 7; Melinda, age 8; Mathilda, age 4; Amanda, age 2 - birthplace of MI given for all - value of estate $3,500 |
| Census | 5 June 1880 | Eli Hilaire Laderoot; Sterling Twp., Macomb, MI; Eli Ladroot, age 45, farmer; Esther, wife, age 43, keeping house; Melinda, dau, age 18, at home; Vincent, son, age 16, farm labor; Matilda, dau, age 14, at home; Amanda, dau, age 12, at school; Joseph, son, age 9; Ida, dau, age 7; Lavina, dau, age 3; Abraham Trombly, laborer, age 39, farm labor - all b MI |
| Census | 9 June 1900 | Eli Hilaire Laderoot; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Ben (name written over) Trombly, head of house, age 45, b Apr 1855, married 17yrs, conductor - st-ry; Matilda, wife, age 37, b Sep 1862, mar 17yrs, mother of 5, 4 living; Lillian, dau, age 12, b May 1888, at school; Jerome, son, age 10, b Jan 1890, at school; Ethel, dau, age 7, b Jul 1892, at school; Royal, son, age 5, b Aug 1894; Eli Ladaroot, father-in-law, age 67, b May 1831, married 45yrs; Esther, mother-in-law, age 66, b Nov 1833, mar 45yrs, mother of 11, 8 living; Ida, sister-in-law, age 26, b Apr 1874, single, dressmaker; Levina, sister-in-law, age 23, b Jan 1877, single, dressmaker - all b MI |
| Census* | 21 April 1910 | Sterling Twp., Macomb, MI; Mary E. Laderoot, mother-in-law; age 75, widow, in home of Charles Anderson ; also Ida, sister-in-law, age 36, single; Levina, sister-in-law, age 25, single - no occ; previous pg: Charles, head of house, age 56, widower, farmer, b U.S.; Louis, son, age 17 |
| CauseDeath | had infirmaties of old age | |
| Death* | 10 January 1928 | Sterling Twp., Macomb, MI |
| Burial* | 13 January 1928 | St. Clement's Cemetery, Center Line, Macomb, MI |
Family |
Eli Hilaire Laderoot b. 5 May 1833, d. b Apr 1910 |
Archange Arcouet
| Married Name | Seguin | |
| Marriage* | 1 February 1825 | Joseph Seguin; one record has Assumption Church in Sandwich (now Windsor) Canada, another has St. Peter, Jeanette S Creek - both have the same date |
Family |
Joseph Seguin b. 19 Jan 1794, d. 9 Oct 1855 |
Samuel Leroy Wilkinson
| Father* | Theodore Elmer Wilkinson b. 17 Nov 1878, d. Jun 1964 | |
| Mother* | Effie Mabel Reynolds b. 30 Mar 1882, d. 19 Oct 1913 | |
| Step-mother | Marie (Wicklein) Jones b. 27 Feb 1875, d. 1964 |
| Birth* | 8 January 1912 | Coldwater, Branch, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 3 January 1920 | Theodore Elmer Wilkinson, Marie (Wicklein) Jones; Ward 3, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Elmer T. Wilkinson, age 45, b MI, parents b MI, clerk in grocery; Marie, age 44, b NY, parents b Germany; Myrtle Jane Jones, step-dau, age 19, b IL, parents b NY, telephone operator; Esther, dau, age 18, works in telephone office; Effie, dau, age 16, telephone operator; Earl, son, age 14, newspaper errand boy; Elvin, son, age 11; Eural, dau, age 10; Samuel, son, age 7; - all above children b MI; Virginia, dau, age 6, b IL; May, dau, age 3, b MI; Antonie Wickline, mother-in-law, age 80, widow, b Germany, parents b Germany - reside 615 Cedar St. |
| Census* | 10 April 1930 | Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Samuel Wilkinson, brother-in-law, age 17, b MI, father b MI, mother b KY, laborer - in home of Perry Shelly, age 25, married at 22, b OH, parents OH, laborer; Eycel (sp?), wife, age 21, mar at 18, b MI, father MI, mother KY; Elmer, son, age 2 7/12; Howard A., son, age 2/12 - renting, no radio |
| Marriage* | 5 May 1934 | Ada Frances DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. M. Forest Ashbrook officiated with witnesses Frances Corteway and Earl T. Wilkinson, both of Kalamazoo |
| Census* | 26 April 1940 | Ada Frances DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Samuel Wilkinson, age 28, b MI, 3yrs h.s., electrician at paper mill; Ada, wife, age 25, b MI, 4yrs h.s.; Thomas, son, age 1, b MI; Elmer, father, age 61, b MI, 8yrs school, meat cutter at meat dealer - reside 914 Mount St Witness: Thomas Allen Wilkinson |
| Census | 2 April 1950 | Ada Frances DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Samuel Wilkinson, age 38, b MI, electrician - paper mill; Ada, wife, age 34, b MI; Thomas A., son, age 11, b MI; Joyce L., dau, age 7, b MI; Andrew DeYoung, father-in-law, age 77, widowed, b Holland - reside 822 Simpson St. Witness: Thomas Allen Wilkinson Witness: Joyce L. Wilkinson |
| Employment* | Bryant Paper, later at Sutherland Paper as an electrician | |
| Death* | 10 December 1978 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Comstock, Kalamazoo per MI death index; Galesburg, Kalamazoo per ssdi |
Family |
Ada Frances DeYoung b. 12 Apr 1915, d. 27 Jan 2004 | |
| Children | 1. | Thomas Allen Wilkinson |
| 2. | Joyce L. Wilkinson |
James DeYoung
| Father* | Andrew DeYoung Sr. b. 14 Jul 1872, d. 13 Feb 1953 | |
| Mother* | Mamie Lefelar b. Mar 1870, d. 9 Sep 1949 |
| Note | Mamie mother of 6 children still living in 1910 and James not enumerated in 1920 or 1930 with the family. There was a James Deyoung, b 1914 in MI, living in Muskegon, but this James R. Young died in 1987; there were other James DeYoungs in 1920 census: one in Bay County, b 1914; one in Grand Rapids, Kent County, b 1911, father Nick, age 49, b Netherlands, immigrated 1885. | |
| Birth* | 11 November 1912 | NJ |
| Note* | James not mentioned in obit of Andrew, but is in obits of Andrew Jr. and Ada as a brother who predeceased them. | |
| Death* | before 1920 | perhaps he died in NJ before his family moved to MI in 1916 as he is not in the 1920 U.S. census |
Thomas Allen Wilkinson
| Father* | Samuel Leroy Wilkinson b. 8 Jan 1912, d. 10 Dec 1978 | |
| Mother* | Ada Frances DeYoung b. 12 Apr 1915, d. 27 Jan 2004 |
| (Witness) Census | 26 April 1940 | Samuel Leroy Wilkinson, Ada Frances DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Samuel Wilkinson, age 28, b MI, 3yrs h.s., electrician at paper mill; Ada, wife, age 25, b MI, 4yrs h.s.; Thomas, son, age 1, b MI; Elmer, father, age 61, b MI, 8yrs school, meat cutter at meat dealer - reside 914 Mount St |
| (Witness) Census | 2 April 1950 | Samuel Leroy Wilkinson, Ada Frances DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Samuel Wilkinson, age 38, b MI, electrician - paper mill; Ada, wife, age 34, b MI; Thomas A., son, age 11, b MI; Joyce L., dau, age 7, b MI; Andrew DeYoung, father-in-law, age 77, widowed, b Holland - reside 822 Simpson St. |
Family |
Portia I. Kasper |
Joyce L. Wilkinson
| Father* | Samuel Leroy Wilkinson b. 8 Jan 1912, d. 10 Dec 1978 | |
| Mother* | Ada Frances DeYoung b. 12 Apr 1915, d. 27 Jan 2004 |
| (Witness) Census | 2 April 1950 | Samuel Leroy Wilkinson, Ada Frances DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Samuel Wilkinson, age 38, b MI, electrician - paper mill; Ada, wife, age 34, b MI; Thomas A., son, age 11, b MI; Joyce L., dau, age 7, b MI; Andrew DeYoung, father-in-law, age 77, widowed, b Holland - reside 822 Simpson St. |
Family |
Gordon Standish |
Minnie Orbeck
| Married Name | DeYoung | |
| Married Name | Kettinger | |
| Note | parents Abraham and Johanna (Shippers) Orbeck | |
| Married Name | Brown | |
| Birth* | 8 September 1898 | Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands |
| Marriage* | 19 April 1917 | John DeYoung; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Rev. Wm. Vernor Nelson officiated with witnesses Thomas C. Welch and Jacob Schippers, both of Grand Rapids |
| Census* | 9 January 1920 | John DeYoung; Ward 1, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Abraham Orbeck, age 46, no occ given; Johanna, wife, age 45; Lena, dau, age 19, machine operator at paper mill; Leonard, son, age 18, can maker at foundry; John, son, age 16, laborer at stationary co; Peter, son, age 15; Cora, dau, age 12; Nellie, dau, age 10 - Orbeck's immigrated in 1911, b Netherlands, parents b Netherlands; next pg: Harriet Orbeck, dau, age 7, b MI; Marinus, son, age 5, b MI; Cornelius, son, age 2, b MI; John DeYoung, son-in-law, age 29, b MI, parents b Netherlands, painter at paper store; Minnie DeYoung, dau, age 21, b Netherlands, immigrated 1911 - reside at 732 Grill St. |
| Divorce* | 3 May 1920 | John DeYoung; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; reason given extreme cruelty |
| Marriage* | 10 November 1923 | Vernon C. Kettinger; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. John Dunning officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Leon Gould, both of Kalamazoo |
| Divorce* | 14 December 1928 | Vernon C. Kettinger; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; reason given was cruelty, no alimony |
| Married Name | Copeman | |
| Marriage* | between 1929 and 1930 | Jay William Copeman; 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 1930 | Jay William Copeman; 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 |
| Note* | Minnie married to Howard C. Brown after Jay died in 1954. | |
| Married Name | Brown | |
| Marriage* | between 1956 and 1957 | Howard C. Brown; MI |
| Death* | 16 January 1974 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Paw Paw, Van Buren, MI |
| Note | Minnie was survived by her husband, Howard C. Brown; two step-daughters, Mrs. Marian Brown of Lawton and Mrs. Dorothy Makay of Decatur; eight grandchildren; several gr-grandchildren; four borthers and three sisters: John L., Peter, Garret and Cornelius Orbeck, Mrs. Lena Gould, Mrs. Helen Rench, all of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Nell Porter of Bloomingdale; several nieces and nephews. | |
| Burial* | 18 January 1974 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI; Minnie Brown in same lot as Jay. |
Family 1 |
John DeYoung b. 18 Aug 1890, d. Jul 1971 |
Family 2 |
Vernon C. Kettinger b. 23 Apr 1900, d. 2 Nov 1986 |
Family 3 |
Jay William Copeman b. 5 Sep 1891, d. 13 May 1954 |
Family 4 |
Howard C. Brown b. 7 Feb 1899, d. 3 Apr 1986 |
Dorothy June 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-father | Howard C. Brown b. 7 Feb 1899, d. 3 Apr 1986 |
| Birth* | 27 March 1921 | MI; Dorothy not enumerated with Jay and Minnie in 1930, but listed as a daughter in Jay's obit; she most likely went to stay with Alice's sister, Nettie, shortly after Alice died. She was enumerated with Nettie in 1930. |
| (Witness) Census | 18 April 1930 | Nettie L. Smith; Decatur, Van Buren, MI; Hugh J. Halstead, age 42, married at 23, b MI, father b OH, mother b MI, manufacturing laborer; Nettie L., wife, age 40, bar at 21, b MA, father b RI, mother b MA; Dorothy J. Copeman, lodger, age 9, b MI, father b MI, mother b RI - own home at 109 Prospect, value $1000, no radio |
| Married Name | Makay | |
| Marriage* | 24 August 1940 | Michael Joseph Makay; Decatur, Van Buren, MI |
| Census* | 17 April 1950 | Michael Joseph Makay; Decatur, Van Buren, MI; Michael Makkay, age 31, b IN, auto refinisher at auto repair shop; Dorothy, wife, age 29, b MI; Loretta, dau, age 7, b MI; Ramsey, son, age 6, b MI; Anthony, son, age 2, b MI - reside 109 E. Prospect |
| Residence* | 1954 | Decatur, Van Buren, MI |
| Note* | 1970 | Michael died in 1970, but there is still a listing for Dorothy in Decatur after that. |
| Death* | 8 August 2000 | Van Buren County, MI; resided in Decatur, Van Buren, MI |
Family |
Michael Joseph Makay b. 19 Apr 1918, d. 9 Apr 1970 |
Michael Joseph Makay
| Birth* | 19 April 1918 | East Chicago, Lake, IN |
| Marriage* | 24 August 1940 | Dorothy June Copeman; Decatur, Van Buren, MI |
| Census* | 17 April 1950 | Dorothy June Copeman; Decatur, Van Buren, MI; Michael Makkay, age 31, b IN, auto refinisher at auto repair shop; Dorothy, wife, age 29, b MI; Loretta, dau, age 7, b MI; Ramsey, son, age 6, b MI; Anthony, son, age 2, b MI - reside 109 E. Prospect |
| Death* | 9 April 1970 | Paw Paw, Van Buren, MI; resided in Decatur, Van Buren, MI |
Family |
Dorothy June Copeman b. 27 Mar 1921, d. 8 Aug 2000 |
James Wellington Brown
| Father* | Herbert Vincent Brown b. 2 Feb 1894, d. 7 Jan 1980 | |
| Mother* | Hazel Lucille Firestone b. 5 Dec 1897, d. 24 Jun 1955 |
| Birth* | 29 March 1916 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 19 January 1920 | Herbert Vincent Brown, Hazel Lucille Firestone; Ward 4, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Herbert V. Brown, age 24, b PA, father b MI, mother b PA, machine tender at paper mill; Hazel, wife, age 22, b MI, parents b IN; James, son, age 3 9/12; Robert, son, age 1 6/12 - sons b MI - reside 1411 S. Burdick |
| (Witness) Census | 21 April 1930 | Herbert Vincent Brown, Hazel Lucille Firestone; Kalamazoo Twp.; Herbert V. Brown, age 35, b PA, father b MI, mother b PA, married at 21, papermaker; Hazel L., wife, age 32, mar at 19, b MI, parents b IN; James W., son, age 14; Robert W., son, age 11; Adelia M., dau, age 7/12- children b MI; Howard C., brother, age 31, single, b PA, papermaker - own home on Boardman Ave, value $3,300, own radio |
| Marriage* | 18 April 1936 | Marian Louise Copeman; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census* | 7 May 1940 | Marian Louise Copeman; 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 |
| Census | 2 April 1950 | Marian Louise Copeman; 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 |
| Anecdote* | 1989 | Marian Louise Copeman; They had 53rd wedding anniversary announcement and photo in the Kalamazoo Gazette. |
| Residence* | 1989 | Marian Louise Copeman; Orange City, FL |
| Occupation* | a supervisor at Michigan Bell Telephone Co., before retirement | |
| Note* | At the time of their 53rd wedding anniversary they had nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. | |
| Death* | 19 January 2003 | Volusia County, FL; resided in Orange City, Volusia, FL |
Family |
Marian Louise Copeman b. 12 May 1917, d. 21 Jan 2013 | |
| Children | 1. | Nancy L. Brown |
| 2. | Herbert Wellington Brown | |
| 3. | James W. Brown |
Alice M. Smith
| Father* | Charles E. Smith b. 26 Sep 1861, d. 28 Mar 1950 | |
| Mother* | Helen Frances Claflin b. 20 Jan 1866, d. 28 Dec 1934 |
| Birth* | 3 March 1891 | RI |
| (Witness) Census | 1 June 1900 | Amy Anne Winsor; Bellingham, Norfolk, MA; Amy A. Claflin, age 71, widow, b July 1828 in MA, father b RI, mother b MA, mother of 2, 1 living; Helen F. Smith, daughter, age 34, b Jan 1866, married 14yrs, mother of 6, 5 living, b MA, parents b MA; Calvin R., gr-son, age 13, b Oct 1886 in MA; Nettie J., gr-dau, age 10, b June 1889 in MA; Alice M., gr-dau, age 9, b Mar 1891 in RI; Elsie M., gr-dau, age 7, b Oct 1892 in MA - these four in school; Mary, gr-dau, age 2, b July 1897 in CT - children's father b RI, mother b MA |
| (Witness) Census | 10 May 1910 | Charles E. Smith, Helen Frances Claflin; Hamilton Twp., Van Buren, MI; Charles E. Smith (enumerator started to write "Cho" before Smith), ge 48, married 24yrs, b RI, parents b RI, farmer; Helen F., wife, age 44, mar 24yrs, mother of 9, 8 living, b MA, parents b MA; Nettie L., dau, age 20, b MA; Alice M., dau, age 19, b RI; Elsie M., dau, age 17, b MA; Mary, dau, age 12, b CT; Karl W., son, age 7, b MA; Leo R., son, age 4, b MI; Nelson L., son, age 1 10/12, b MI |
| Married Name | Copeman | |
| Marriage* | 1 June 1915 | Jay William Copeman; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; witnesses were C.E. Smith and John Copeman Witness: John Copeman |
| Census* | 7 January 1920 | Jay William Copeman; 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 |
| CauseDeath | had a strep infection, also pneumonia and peritonitis | |
| Death* | 9 April 1921 | Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Witness: Jay William Copeman |
| Burial* | 12 April 1921 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Jay William Copeman b. 5 Sep 1891, d. 13 May 1954 | |
| 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 |
Amelia M. Herrmann
| Birth* | 23 April 1894 | Brady, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | Griffith | |
| Marriage* | 3 March 1923 | Leon Albert Griffith; 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 1930 | Leon Albert Griffith; 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 |
| Census | 6 April 1950 | Leon Albert Griffith; Brady Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Leon A. Griffith, age 57, b MI, mail carrier; Amelia A., wife, age 55, b MI; Helen J. dau, age 21, b MI; Richard F., son, age 17, b MI - reside 55, 2nd on right outside city limits Witness: Richard F. Griffith Witness: Helen Joan Griffith |
| Death* | 10 January 1979 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Brady per midi; Vicksburg, Kalamazoo per ssdi |
Family |
Leon Albert Griffith b. 13 May 1892, d. 17 Aug 1980 | |
| 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 F. Griffith |
John Herman Griffith
| Father* | Leon Albert Griffith b. 13 May 1892, d. 17 Aug 1980 | |
| Mother* | Amelia M. Herrmann b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 10 Jan 1979 |
| Birth* | 25 January 1924 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1930 | Leon Albert Griffith, Amelia 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 |
| Milit-End* | served in the U.S. Army in WWII as a Tech 4 | |
| Note* | John married Evelyn Greaves in 1957. She was born 11 May 1923 in NY and died 20 December 2016 in Ann Arbor. Evelyn was survived by her sons, Paul (Tracey) of Ann Arbor and Andy (Helene) of Gaithersburg, MD, and grandchildren, Alex, Samantha, Jori, and Kyin. | |
| Employment* | CPHA - Committee on Professional and Hospital Activities | |
| Residence* | 1980 | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Death* | 16 March 2003 | Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI; resided in Ann Arbor, zip code 48104 |
| Burial* | Vicksburg Cemetery, Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, MI |
Helen Joan Griffith
| Father* | Leon Albert Griffith b. 13 May 1892, d. 17 Aug 1980 | |
| Mother* | Amelia M. Herrmann b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 10 Jan 1979 |
| Birth* | 26 December 1928 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 16 April 1930 | Leon Albert Griffith, Amelia 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) Census | 6 April 1950 | Leon Albert Griffith, Amelia M. Herrmann; Brady Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Leon A. Griffith, age 57, b MI, mail carrier; Amelia A., wife, age 55, b MI; Helen J. dau, age 21, b MI; Richard F., son, age 17, b MI - reside 55, 2nd on right outside city limits |
| Residence* | 1980 | Portage, MI |
| Employment* | Portage Public Library and also volunteered there | |
| Death* | 6 January 2006 | Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; surname at death was Cheesebro |
| Note* | She was survived by her husband of 55 yrs, Stanley; daughter, Cheryl Cheesebro of Portage; sons, sons David Cheesebro of Portage, Steven Cheesebro of Kalamazoo, James and his wife Kathy Cheesebro of Portage; grandchildren Matt, Jenna, Autumnlyn and Tyler; brother Richard Griffith of Vicksburg; sister-in-laws Evelyn Griffith of Ann Arbor and Marie and her husband Edward Shinabarger of Ohio; aunt and uncle Clare & Madge Baughman of Kalamazoo; many nieces, nephews and cousins. | |
| Burial* | Schoolcraft Twp Cemetery, Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, MI |
Richard F. Griffith
| Father* | Leon Albert Griffith b. 13 May 1892, d. 17 Aug 1980 | |
| Mother* | Amelia M. Herrmann b. 23 Apr 1894, d. 10 Jan 1979 |
| (Witness) Census | 6 April 1950 | Leon Albert Griffith, Amelia M. Herrmann; Brady Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Leon A. Griffith, age 57, b MI, mail carrier; Amelia A., wife, age 55, b MI; Helen J. dau, age 21, b MI; Richard F., son, age 17, b MI - reside 55, 2nd on right outside city limits |
Richard August Wing
| Father* | Joseph F. Wing b. 7 May 1851, d. 12 Nov 1927 | |
| Mother* | Catherine A. Currier b. 26 Mar 1862, d. 3 Jul 1939 |
| Name Variation | Richard Ray Wing | |
| Birth* | 28 November 1897 | Irving, Barry, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 14 June 1900 | Joseph F. Wing, Catherine A. Currier; Irving Twp., Barry, MI; Joseph F. Wing, age 49, b May 1851 in MI , parents b Germany, married 15yrs, farmer; Catherine, wife, age 38, b March 1867 in MI, mar 15yrs, mother of 4, 4 living, father b Canada, mother b Ireland; Carrie M. dau, age 10, b June 1889; Clarence L., son, age 5, b July 1894; Joseph S., son, age 4, b Apr 1896; Roy R., son, age 2, b Nov 1897 - all children b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 29 April 1910 | Joseph F. Wing, Catherine A. Currier; Irving Twp., Barry, MI; Joseph F. Wing, age 58, b MI, married 28yrs, parents b Germany, farmer; Catherine A., age 48, b Canada, father b Canada, speaks French, mother b Canada, Irish ancestry; Madeline C., dau, age 20, single, b NB; Clarence L., son, age 15, b NB; Joseph S., son, age 13; Le Roy R., son, age 12; Beatrice, dau, age 9; Bernice, dau, age 9; Paul M., son, age 6 - youngest 5 children b MI |
| Census* | 22 January 1920 | Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard A. Wing, lodger, age 22, b MI, parents MI, inspector at factory |
| Marriage* | 20 May 1929 | Ella M. Schulte; St. Mary's Church, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. Anthony F. Lechuer officiated with witnesses Roger Kerwin and Marie Schulte, both of Detroit Witness: Marie T. Schulte |
| Census* | 2 April 1930 | Ella M. Schulte; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard A. Wing, age 31, married at 30, b MI, parents MI, manager of auto mfg; Ella, wife, age 26, mar at 25, b MI, parents b Germany - res at 5242 Devonshire, renting, own radio |
| Census | 12 April 1940 | Ella M. Schulte; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Richard A. Wing, age 42, b MI, 4yrs college, salesman at auto parts factory; Ella M., wife, age 36, 4yrs h.s., b MI; Richard A., son, age 9, 4yrs school, b MI; Marguerite W., dau, age 8, 2yrs school, b MI; Douglas J., son, age 6, b MI - resided in same place in 1935 - own home at 4007 Bedford Rs Witness: Douglas Joseph Wing Witness: Marguerite Wing Witness: Richard August "Gus" Wing Jr. |
| Attributes* | He was of medium height and build with grey eyes and black hair in 1918. | |
| Employment* | Briggs Mfg Co (building auto bodies for Ford) | |
| Census | 6 April 1950 | Ella M. Schulte; Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne, MI; Richard A. Wing, age 52, b MI, sales manager - automotive body shop, rys college; Ella M., wife, age 46, b MI; Richard A., son, age 19, b MI; Douglas J., son, age 16, b MI Witness: Douglas Joseph Wing Witness: Richard August "Gus" Wing Jr. |
| Note | 1968 | Richard survived his wife Ella. |
| Death* | 1 January 1970 | Alpena, Alpena, MI; resided in Mt. Clemens, Macomb, MI |
| Burial* | Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI |
Family |
Ella M. Schulte b. 20 Aug 1903, d. 6 Nov 1968 | |
| Children | 1. | Richard August "Gus" Wing Jr. b. 14 May 1930, d. 10 Aug 2006 |
| 2. | Marguerite Wing b. 7 Jan 1932, d. 1 May 1981 | |
| 3. | Douglas Joseph Wing b. 23 Nov 1933, d. 10 Apr 2025 |
Ada Katherine Kain
| Note | father John Kain of Jennings MI | |
| Birth* | 28 February 1893 | Cadillac, Wexford, MI |
| Married Name | Droste | |
| Marriage* | 16 November 1916 | Dr. James Casper Droste; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Census* | 12 April 1930 | Dr. James Casper Droste; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; James C. Droste, age 42, married at 29, b MI, father b U..S., mother Canada, doctor; Ada K., wife, age 35, mar at 22, b MI, parents MI; James C., son, age 12; Jack L., son, age 11; Thomas N or W, son, age 8 - children b MI - res Auburn Ave. S.E. Witness: James Casper Droste Witness: John Louis Droste Witness: Thomas Peter Droste |
| Death* | 3 May 1974 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; age 81 when died |
| Note* | Ada was survived by two sons, Thomas P. and John L.; four grandchildren: Thomas P. Jr., Mary, Anne and Therese. Her husband, Dr. James Droste preceded her in death. | |
| Funeral* | 7 May 1974 | St. Stephens Church, Grand Rapids, MI; at 10:30 a.m. |
| Burial | 7 May 1974 | Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI; O'Brien-Gerst Funeral Home handled the arrangements |
Family |
Dr. James Casper Droste b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 7 May 1954 | |
| Children | 1. | James Casper Droste b. 15 Sep 1917, d. 28 Mar 1934 |
| 2. | John Louis Droste b. 4 Apr 1919, d. 31 May 1977 | |
| 3. | Thomas Peter Droste b. 22 Jan 1922, d. 30 Jan 2001 |
James Casper Droste
| Father* | Dr. James Casper Droste b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 7 May 1954 | |
| Mother* | Ada Katherine Kain b. 28 Feb 1893, d. 3 May 1974 |
| Birth* | 15 September 1917 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 April 1930 | Dr. James Casper Droste, Ada Katherine Kain; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; James C. Droste, age 42, married at 29, b MI, father b U..S., mother Canada, doctor; Ada K., wife, age 35, mar at 22, b MI, parents MI; James C., son, age 12; Jack L., son, age 11; Thomas N or W, son, age 8 - children b MI - res Auburn Ave. S.E. |
| CauseDeath | had influenzal pneumonia | |
| Burial* | 20 March 1934 | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Death* | 28 March 1934 | St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI Witness: Dr. James Casper Droste |
| Burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
John Louis Droste
| Father* | Dr. James Casper Droste b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 7 May 1954 | |
| Mother* | Ada Katherine Kain b. 28 Feb 1893, d. 3 May 1974 |
| Birth* | 4 April 1919 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 April 1930 | Dr. James Casper Droste, Ada Katherine Kain; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; James C. Droste, age 42, married at 29, b MI, father b U..S., mother Canada, doctor; Ada K., wife, age 35, mar at 22, b MI, parents MI; James C., son, age 12; Jack L., son, age 11; Thomas N or W, son, age 8 - children b MI - res Auburn Ave. S.E. |
| Death* | 31 May 1977 | Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI; resided in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Burial* | Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Thomas Peter Droste
| Father* | Dr. James Casper Droste b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 7 May 1954 | |
| Mother* | Ada Katherine Kain b. 28 Feb 1893, d. 3 May 1974 |
| Birth* | 22 January 1922 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 12 April 1930 | Dr. James Casper Droste, Ada Katherine Kain; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; James C. Droste, age 42, married at 29, b MI, father b U..S., mother Canada, doctor; Ada K., wife, age 35, mar at 22, b MI, parents MI; James C., son, age 12; Jack L., son, age 11; Thomas N or W, son, age 8 - children b MI - res Auburn Ave. S.E. |
| Employment* | New England Mutual Life Insurance, then Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance as an agent | |
| Death* | 30 January 2001 | Kent County, MI; resided in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Burial* | Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Job David Klaassen
| Birth* | 26 September 1894 | Netherlands |
| Marriage* | 1922 | Neeltje "Nellie" Slager; NY |
| Census* | 8 April 1930 | Neeltje "Nellie" Slager; Islip/West Sayville, Suffolk, NY; Job Klaasen, age 34, married at 27, b Netherlands, parents Nethelands, immigrated 1917, fisherman; Nellie, wife, age 31, mar at 24, b NY, parents Netherlands; Jacob, son, age 7; Elene, dau, age 5; Alfred, son, age 2 3/12 - children b NY - reside Dinsin (sp?) - own home, value $5500, no radio Witness: Jacob D. Klaassen |
| Occupation* | a fisherman | |
| Death* | 8 January 1942 | Suffolk County, NY |
| Burial* | Union Cemetery, Sayville, Suffolk, NY |
Family |
Neeltje "Nellie" Slager b. 17 Feb 1899, d. 15 Oct 1984 | |
| Child | 1. | Jacob D. Klaassen+ b. 12 Jul 1923, d. 2 Apr 2008 |
Neeltje "Nellie" Slager
| Birth* | 17 February 1899 | NY |
| Married Name | Klaassen | |
| Marriage* | 1922 | Job David Klaassen; NY |
| Census* | 8 April 1930 | Job David Klaassen; Islip/West Sayville, Suffolk, NY; Job Klaasen, age 34, married at 27, b Netherlands, parents Nethelands, immigrated 1917, fisherman; Nellie, wife, age 31, mar at 24, b NY, parents Netherlands; Jacob, son, age 7; Elene, dau, age 5; Alfred, son, age 2 3/12 - children b NY - reside Dinsin (sp?) - own home, value $5500, no radio Witness: Jacob D. Klaassen |
| Death* | 15 October 1984 | Suffolk County, NY; resided in West Sayville, Suffolk, NY |
| Burial* | Union Cemetery, Sayville, Suffolk, NY |
Family |
Job David Klaassen b. 26 Sep 1894, d. 8 Jan 1942 | |
| Child | 1. | Jacob D. Klaassen+ b. 12 Jul 1923, d. 2 Apr 2008 |
Marie Moroney
| Birth* | 1888 | Chicago, Cook, IL |
| Married Name | Berles | |
| Marriage* | 5 September 1907 | Edward Berles; Chicago, Cook, IL |
| Census | 5 January 1920 | Edward Berles; Ward 20, Chicago, Cook, IL; Edward Beales, age 39, b MI, parents Germany, electrician for manufacturing; Marie, wife, age 34, b IL, parents b Ireland - reside 1635 Jefferson St. |
| Census* | 8 April 1930 | Edward Berles; Ward 20, Chicago, Cook, IL; Edward Berles, age 45, married at age 23 yrs, b MI, parents Germany, ropeman for telephones; Marie, wife, age 44, mar at 22, b IL, parents Ireland; Katherine, dau, age 21, b MI - res 1734 Rubbe, renting, own radio |
| Death* | 4 August 1939 | Chicago, Cook, IL |
| Burial* | 5 August 1939 | Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
Edward Berles b. 8 Mar 1880, d. 14 Jun 1963 |
Wesley Ervin Rice
| Birth* | 8 October 1905 | Pavillion Twp., Kalamazoo, MI |
| Census* | 10 May 1910 | Pavillion Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Henry Rice, age 30, married 5yrs, b OH, father b OH, mother b MD, farmer; Nellie, wife, age 30, mar 5yrs, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, parents b PA; Wesley E., son, age 4, b MI |
| Census | 28 January 1920 | Pavillion Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Henry H. Rice, age 40, b OH, parents b OH, general farmer; Nellie S., wife, age 40, b MI, parents b PA; Wesley, son, age 14, b MI; Ruth, dau, age 6, b MI |
| Marriage* | 6 June 1928 | Alice L. Van Haaften; Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Census* | 11 April 1930 | Alice L. Van Haaften; Oakwood Park, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; E. Wesley Rice (indexed Rier), age 24, married at 22, b MI, father b OH, mother b MI, carpenter; Alice M., wife, age 23, mar at 21, b MI, father b MI, mother b OH - own home on King St., value $2000, no radio |
| Death* | 20 January 1991 | Pasco County, FL |
| Burial* | Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Alice L. Van Haaften b. 25 Jan 1907, d. 28 Oct 1968 |