Ernestine Marie Trombley

Father*Rupert Joseph Trombley b. 4 Jan 1899, d. 5 Sep 1982
Mother*Frances R. Rivard b. 17 Feb 1899, d. 17 Jun 1977
Birth*1925Warren, Macomb, MI 
(Witness) CensusApril 1930Rupert Joseph Trombley, Frances R. Rivard; Warren, Macomb, MI; Rupert Trombley, age 31 ; Irgncer, wife, age 31, b MI; Melvin, son, age 6; Ernestpise, dau, age 4; Rita, dau, age 2 7/12 - all children b MI; Alexander Crig, boarder, age 31; Francen Bucke, boarder, age 15 
(Witness) Census22 April 1940Rupert Joseph Trombley, Frances R. Rivard; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Rupert Trombley, age 41, 8yrs school, farmer; Frances, wife, age 41, 8yrs school; Melvin, son, age 16, 3yrs h.s.; Ernestine, dau, age 14, 8yrs school; Rita, dau, age 12, 5yrs school; Joseph, son, age 5; Rupert Jr, son, age 6/12; Arthur Darnst, hired man, age 55 - all b MI - lived in same house in 1935, except Arthur was in Oscoda - house #11010 
Death*15 June 2012Fulton County, OH 
Burial*2012St. Caspar Catholic Cemetery, Wauseon, Fulton, OH 

Joseph Benjamin Trombley

Father*Rupert Joseph Trombley b. 4 Jan 1899, d. 5 Sep 1982
Mother*Frances R. Rivard b. 17 Feb 1899, d. 17 Jun 1977
Birth*10 May 1934Warren, Macomb, MI 
(Witness) Census22 April 1940Rupert Joseph Trombley, Frances R. Rivard; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Rupert Trombley, age 41, 8yrs school, farmer; Frances, wife, age 41, 8yrs school; Melvin, son, age 16, 3yrs h.s.; Ernestine, dau, age 14, 8yrs school; Rita, dau, age 12, 5yrs school; Joseph, son, age 5; Rupert Jr, son, age 6/12; Arthur Darnst, hired man, age 55 - all b MI - lived in same house in 1935, except Arthur was in Oscoda - house #11010 
(Witness) AnecdoteLeander Rivard; "My step-father, Michael Robinet, married a woman who had first been married to John Rivard, son of Leander, and a first cousin of my mother. This woman had been married 2nd to Joseph Trombley, another first cousin of my mother's -- Joseph's mother was Frances (Rivard) Trombley, sister of Leander." Jane Currie Bunzeluk 
Note*wife - Kathleen; a Kathleen b 3 Jan 1936, d 12 Feb 1990, resided in Warren per MI Death Index 
Death*17 November 1994Sterling Heights, Macomb, MI 

Rupert Trombley

Father*Rupert Joseph Trombley b. 4 Jan 1899, d. 5 Sep 1982
Mother*Frances R. Rivard b. 17 Feb 1899, d. 17 Jun 1977
(Witness) Census22 April 1940Rupert Joseph Trombley, Frances R. Rivard; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Rupert Trombley, age 41, 8yrs school, farmer; Frances, wife, age 41, 8yrs school; Melvin, son, age 16, 3yrs h.s.; Ernestine, dau, age 14, 8yrs school; Rita, dau, age 12, 5yrs school; Joseph, son, age 5; Rupert Jr, son, age 6/12; Arthur Darnst, hired man, age 55 - all b MI - lived in same house in 1935, except Arthur was in Oscoda - house #11010 

Josephine C. Rademacher

Birth*7 July 1902Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Census*23 April 1910Ward 9, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Pomphil L. Geysel, age 56, married 3 times, this time 1 1/2yr, b Holland, parents b Holland, house painter; Mary C., wife, age 46, mar 2 times, b MI, parents b Germany; Josephine Rademacher, niece, age 7, b MI - reside at 334 St. Aubin 
Married NameMeldrum 
Marriage*4 December 1926Chester Joseph Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr Fred L. Heidewosick (sp?) officiated with witnesses Thomas and Lucille Hermann (?), both of Detroit 
Census*15 April 1930Chester Joseph Meldrum; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Chester Meldrum, age 28, b MI, parents b MI, married at 25, teller at bank ; Josephine, wife, age 27, b MI, parents b MI, mar at 24 ; Robert, son, age 1, b MI - own home at 457 Garland, value $6500, own radio 
Witness: Robert Joseph Meldrum
Census4 April 1940Chester Joseph Meldrum; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Chester Meldrum, age 39, 2yrs h.s., bank clerk at National Bank; Josephine, wife, age 37, 1yr h.s.; Robert, son, age 11, 5yrs school; James, son, age 9, 2yrs school; Joanne, dau, age 5 - all b MI - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 5821 Garland, value $4000 
Witness: Robert Joseph Meldrum
Witness: James R. Meldrum
Witness: Joanne M. Meldrum
Note*She was survived by her children: Robert (Geri) and Joanne; 11 grandchildren; 20 gr-grandchildren; caring friend of Clarice Wester. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester J. and son, James R. 
Death*27 January 2000Wayne County, MI; resided in Harper Woods, Wayne, MI 
NoteMemorial contributions suggested to DeLasalle Collegiate High School on Common Rd. in Warren MI. 
Funeral29 January 2000Verheyden Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI; at 11 a.m. 
Burial*29 January 2000Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Chester Joseph Meldrum b. 27 Aug 1900, d. 28 Sep 1985
Children 1.Robert Joseph Meldrum b. 21 Sep 1928, d. 27 Aug 2017
 2.James R. Meldrum b. 27 Mar 1931, d. 17 Jul 1993
 3.Joanne M. Meldrum b. 30 Apr 1934, d. 20 Feb 2021

Robert Joseph Meldrum

Father*Chester Joseph Meldrum b. 27 Aug 1900, d. 28 Sep 1985
Mother*Josephine C. Rademacher b. 7 Jul 1902, d. 27 Jan 2000
Birth*21 September 1928Wayne County, MI 
(Witness) Census15 April 1930Chester Joseph Meldrum, Josephine C. Rademacher; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Chester Meldrum, age 28, b MI, parents b MI, married at 25, teller at bank ; Josephine, wife, age 27, b MI, parents b MI, mar at 24 ; Robert, son, age 1, b MI - own home at 457 Garland, value $6500, own radio 
(Witness) Census4 April 1940Chester Joseph Meldrum, Josephine C. Rademacher; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Chester Meldrum, age 39, 2yrs h.s., bank clerk at National Bank; Josephine, wife, age 37, 1yr h.s.; Robert, son, age 11, 5yrs school; James, son, age 9, 2yrs school; Joanne, dau, age 5 - all b MI - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 5821 Garland, value $4000 
Marriage*7 July 1951Geraldine F. Grubby; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Employment*Ex-Cell-O Corp (machine tools) in Detroit as an accountant in 1955 
Note*Geraldine F. Grubby; son, David, interested in family history 
Anecdote*Geraldine F. Grubby; One of Rosie's St. David classmates, Geraldine Frances Grubby, married Robert J. Meldrum. Per U.S. Public Records Index in 2006 they lived at 20651 Old Homestead Dr. in Harper Woods MI and were then both 77. In the 1930 U.S. census are August & Lillian Grubby with daughter, Geraldine, age 2, in Detroit. There were Chester & Josephine Meldrum with son, Robert, age 1+ - Rosie (adopted) is a 5th cousin of Robert Meldrum. 
Residence*2007Geraldine F. Grubby; Harper Woods, MI 
Death*27 August 2017Wayne County, MI 
Note*He was survived by his wife of 66 years, Geri; children: Thomas (late Patricia) Bill (Jessica) Jan, Mary (Jack) Sharon (late Galen) David (Sally) Carol, Ann (Jim); 18 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren. 
NoteMemorial tributes suggested to De La Salle Collegiate High School. 
Funeral*2 September 2017St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 

Family

 Geraldine F. Grubby b. 28 Jan 1928, d. 18 Sep 2022

Geraldine F. Grubby

Birth*28 January 1928Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Married NameMeldrum 
Marriage*7 July 1951Robert Joseph Meldrum; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Note*Robert Joseph Meldrum; son, David, interested in family history 
Anecdote*Robert Joseph Meldrum; One of Rosie's St. David classmates, Geraldine Frances Grubby, married Robert J. Meldrum. Per U.S. Public Records Index in 2006 they lived at 20651 Old Homestead Dr. in Harper Woods MI and were then both 77. In the 1930 U.S. census are August & Lillian Grubby with daughter, Geraldine, age 2, in Detroit. There were Chester & Josephine Meldrum with son, Robert, age 1+ - Rosie (adopted) is a 5th cousin of Robert Meldrum. 
Residence*2007Robert Joseph Meldrum; Harper Woods, MI 
Anecdote*2007"Geri speaks very highly of your mother and how she so enjoyed getting together with her St. David High School classmates." from Robert after MK sent family relationship chart to them in March 2007 
Death*18 September 2022St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI 
Note*Geraldine was survived by her children: Thomas (late Patricia), Bill (Jessica), Janice, Mary (Jack), Sharon (late Galen), David (Sally), Carol and Ann (Jim); 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 66yrs, Robert; her parents August and Lillian Grubby; her 7 siblings: Lillian, Irene, Evelyn, Virginia, Rita, Clare and Margie. 
Anecdote"Some of Geri’s most cherished times were our annual Meldrum family summer trips to northern Michigan (Sugar Loaf Resort) her favorite times were playing golf and gathering for our famous outdoor fish cookouts. This 40-year tradition made our entire family the close family that we are today and Geri & Bob’s legacy will live on through the special memories we made and will continue in their honor." - from her obituary 
Funeral*23 September 2022St. Joan of Arc Church, St. Clair Shores, MI 

Family

 Robert Joseph Meldrum b. 21 Sep 1928, d. 27 Aug 2017

Joanne M. Meldrum

Father*Chester Joseph Meldrum b. 27 Aug 1900, d. 28 Sep 1985
Mother*Josephine C. Rademacher b. 7 Jul 1902, d. 27 Jan 2000
Birth*30 April 1934Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census4 April 1940Chester Joseph Meldrum, Josephine C. Rademacher; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Chester Meldrum, age 39, 2yrs h.s., bank clerk at National Bank; Josephine, wife, age 37, 1yr h.s.; Robert, son, age 11, 5yrs school; James, son, age 9, 2yrs school; Joanne, dau, age 5 - all b MI - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 5821 Garland, value $4000 
Education*Dominican College, Racine, WI 
Occupation*a teacher in Wisconsin and Detroit both in public and in Catholic schools before moving to Gaylord, where she taught at St. Mary’s School 
Employment*Joanne and a group of other St. Mary’s teachers opened Chicken Delights, a restaurant in Grayling, where she worked as a chef.
She also worked at K-Byte in Gaylord, operated a photography business and worked as a nanny for local resident, Mary Fox’s family. 
Anecdote*Joanne enjoyed photography, watercolor painting, skiing and traveling. 
Death*20 February 2021Woodland Acres, Gaylord, Otsego, MI 
Note*She was survived by 11 nieces and nephews; also her extended family Mary, Pete & Katie Amar-Fox of Gaylord.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert (Geraldine) and James (Vern) Meldrum and her lifetime friend, Clarice Wester. 
Burial*Joanne was cremated. A graveside service and interment took place in Belgium, Ozaukee, WI. 

James R. Meldrum

Father*Chester Joseph Meldrum b. 27 Aug 1900, d. 28 Sep 1985
Mother*Josephine C. Rademacher b. 7 Jul 1902, d. 27 Jan 2000
Birth*27 March 1931Wayne County, MI 
(Witness) Census4 April 1940Chester Joseph Meldrum, Josephine C. Rademacher; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Chester Meldrum, age 39, 2yrs h.s., bank clerk at National Bank; Josephine, wife, age 37, 1yr h.s.; Robert, son, age 11, 5yrs school; James, son, age 9, 2yrs school; Joanne, dau, age 5 - all b MI - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 5821 Garland, value $4000 
Employment*Ford Motor Co in Dearborn MI as an assembly line worker 
CauseDeathpresumed cardiac event, had arteriosclerosis 
Death*17 July 1993at home - Central Hotel on Pearl St, Barre, Washington, VT 
Burial*Burlington, Chittenden, VT 

Mary Lamont

Birth*20 July 1876Ira Twp., St. Clair, MI 
Married NameMeldrum 
Marriage*10 May 1898Charles William Meldrum; St. Marys Catholic Church, Anchorville, St. Clair, MI; Father Henry DeGryse officiated with witnesses Timothy Meldrum of New Baltimore and Alvina Meldrum of Anchorville 
Witness: Timothy James Meldrum
Witness: Mary Lavine Meldrum
Census22 June 1900Charles William Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; Charles Meldrum, age 23, b Nov 1876, b MI, parents b MI, married 2yrs, saloon keeper; Mary, wife, age 23, b July 1876, b MI, parents b MI, mother of 1, 0 living 
Census*29 April 1910Charles William Meldrum; Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI; Charles W. Meldrum, age 32, b MI, parents b MI, married 12yrs, manager of hotel; Mary, wife, age 30, mar 12yrs, mother of 4, 3 living, b MI, parents b MI; Chester, son, age 9; Reginald, son, age 7; Natalie, dau, age 2 - all children b MI; many boarders 
Witness: Chester Joseph Meldrum
Census3 January 1920Charles William Meldrum; Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Charles Meldrum, age 41, b MI, parents b MI, salesman at meat market; Mary, wife, age 41, b MI, parents b MI; Chester, son, age 18, clerk at bank; Reginald, son, age 16, messenger for city hall; Natalie, dau, age 12 - reside at 615 Seyburn Ave. 
Witness: Chester Joseph Meldrum
Census4 April 1930Charles William Meldrum; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Charles W. Meldram, age 50, married 21yrs, b MI, parents b MI, real estate salesman; Mary L., wife, age 50, mar 21yrs, b MI, parents b MI; next pg. Reginald, son, age 25, single, b MI, automobile salesman - renting on Montclair Ave. 
Census*2 April 1940Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne, MI; Natalie Brostrom, head of house, age 34, married but crossed out, 2yrs h.s., b MI, housewife; Colleen McElligot, dau, age 12, 7yrs school, b MI; Ruth Patsy McElligot, dau, age 10, 3yrs school, b MI - next pg: Kay Brostrom, dau, age 7, 1yr school, b MI; Mary Meldrum, mother, age 63, widow, 8yrs school - all lived in Detroit in 1935 - renting at 960 Fisher Road 
Death*There is a Mary Meldrum who d 1959 buried at Mt. Olivet in same plot as Chester and his wife, Josephine. 

Family

 Charles William Meldrum b. 2 Nov 1877, d. 15 May 1936
Child 1.Chester Joseph Meldrum+ b. 27 Aug 1900, d. 28 Sep 1985

Urban Louis Burkel

Birth*13 October 1895Greenfield, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Marriage9 June 1920Camille Frederick Huys, Delia Mary Diegel; Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Urban Berkel and Irene Diegel, both of Detroit 
Marriage*20 June 1923Irene A. Diegel; Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph S. Marx officiated with witnesses Arthur Diegel and Cecelia Burkel, both of Detroit 
Witness: Arthur Paul Diegel
Residence*1928Irene A. Diegel; Fordham Rd, Detroit, MI 
Census*10 April 1930Irene A. Diegel; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Arban L. Burkel, age 34, married at 27, b MI, parents b MI; Irene, wife, age 31, mar at 24, b MI, parents b MI; Margerie, dau, age 6; Marian, dau, age 2 11/12; Lorraine, dau, age 1 1/12 - children b MI (family of Remi J. Claeys, brother of Sylvia (Claeys) Schulte right before) 
Attributes*He was tall with blue eyes and dark hair in 1917. 
Death*5 August 1982Warren, Macomb, MI; resided in Warren, Macomb, MI 
Burial*9 August 1982Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp., Macomb, MI 

Family

 Irene A. Diegel b. 19 Oct 1898, d. 9 Jun 1978

Catherine Matilda DuRoss

Father*James John DuRoss b. 1 Aug 1892, d. Jul 1961
Mother*Matilda Hilda Renaud b. 2 Oct 1892, d. 5 Oct 1921
Birth*13 March 1914Wayne County, MI 
(Witness) Census5 January 1920James John DuRoss, Matilda Hilda Renaud; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James Du Ross, age 27, b MI, parents b MI, draftsman at auto factory; Matilda, wife, age 27, b Canada, parents b Canada; James, son, age 7 2/12; Catherine, dau, age 5 7/12; Robert, son, age 3 11/12; Marion, dau, age 1 1/12 - all children b MI - reside 998 Rohns(scribbled) Ave 
(Witness) Census19 April 1930Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud, James John DuRoss; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 37, married at 19, b MI, parents b MI, draftsman at office; Sabra, wife, age 42, mar at 21, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1902, na; James III, son, age 17; Catherine, dau, age 16; Robert, son, age 13; Marion, dau, age 11; Orville Donnelly, step-son, age 20, laborer, father b MI, mother b Canada - all children b MI - renting on Camden Ave, no radio set 
Married NameDiegel 
Marriage*31 August 1940Eugene James Diegel; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr William Mooney officiated with witnesses George L. Diegel and Marion Duross, both of Detroit 
Witness: George Louis Diegel
Death*28 November 1978Detroit, Wayne, MI; resided in Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*2 December 1978Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Eugene James Diegel b. 15 Apr 1913, d. 16 Jul 1967
Children 1.Paul E. Diegel
 2.James M. Diegel

Paul E. Diegel

Father*Eugene James Diegel b. 15 Apr 1913, d. 16 Jul 1967
Mother*Catherine Matilda DuRoss b. 13 Mar 1914, d. 28 Nov 1978

James M. Diegel

Father*Eugene James Diegel b. 15 Apr 1913, d. 16 Jul 1967
Mother*Catherine Matilda DuRoss b. 13 Mar 1914, d. 28 Nov 1978

James John DuRoss

Father*James Joseph DuRoss b. 17 Feb 1867, d. 10 Jun 1943
Mother*Catherine Guinan b. 31 Mar 1870, d. 5 Jun 1912
Birth*1 August 1892Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census4 June 1900James Joseph DuRoss, Catherine Guinan; Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 31, b Jan 1869, b MI, parents b Ireland, married 9yrs, iron fence manfg; Catherine, wife, age 29, b Mar 1871 in MI, father b Canada, mother b Ireland, mar 9yrs, mother of 6, 4 living; James, son, age 7, b Aug 1892; Raymond, son, age 5, b Apr 1893; Cathleen, dau, age 3, b Dec 1896; Herald, son, age 1, b Sep 1898 - all children b MI - residing 643 Millet St. 
(Witness) Census27 April 1910James Joseph DuRoss, Catherine Guinan; Ward 9, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 43, married 19yrs, b MI, parents b Ireland, superintendent of iron works; Katherine, wife, age 39, mar 19yrs, b MI, father b MI, mother b Ireland, mother of 7, 4 living; James, son, age 17; Raymond, son, age 14; Kathleen, dau, age 13; Harold, son, age 11 - all children b MI - reside 215 DuBois St. 
Marriage*2 May 1912Matilda Hilda Renaud; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Rev Jos. Oster officiated with witnesses Henry Blanchot and Louis Vallieux, both of Detroit 
Census*5 January 1920Matilda Hilda Renaud; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James Du Ross, age 27, b MI, parents b MI, draftsman at auto factory; Matilda, wife, age 27, b Canada, parents b Canada; James, son, age 7 2/12; Catherine, dau, age 5 7/12; Robert, son, age 3 11/12; Marion, dau, age 1 1/12 - all children b MI - reside 998 Rohns(scribbled) Ave 
Witness: Catherine Matilda DuRoss
Marriage*12 September 1925Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Jessie Drake, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony with witnesses Lawrence and Edith DuRoss, both of Detroit 
Census*19 April 1930Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 37, married at 19, b MI, parents b MI, draftsman at office; Sabra, wife, age 42, mar at 21, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1902, na; James III, son, age 17; Catherine, dau, age 16; Robert, son, age 13; Marion, dau, age 11; Orville Donnelly, step-son, age 20, laborer, father b MI, mother b Canada - all children b MI - renting on Camden Ave, no radio set 
Witness: Catherine Matilda DuRoss
Attributes*He was of medium height and build with brown eyes and black hair in 1917. 
Employment*Giffels & Vallet Inc (engineers and architects) in Detroit as a draftsman 
Death*July 1961MI 
Burial*10 July 1961Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family 1

 Matilda Hilda Renaud b. 2 Oct 1892, d. 5 Oct 1921
Child 1.Catherine Matilda DuRoss+ b. 13 Mar 1914, d. 28 Nov 1978

Family 2

 Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud b. 1887, d. Jul 1964

Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud

Father*Alfred Renaud
Birth*1887Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada 
Married Name4 February 1908Donnelly 
Marriage*4 February 1908Frank P. Donnelly; Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario, Canada; Fr M.P. Christian officiated with witnesses Henry Grondin and J.D. Burk, both of Amherstburg. They divorced as Frank appears in later census with son, Lawrence Carl Donnelly 
Census*15 April 1910Frank P. Donnelly; Ecorse Twp., Wayne, MI; Frank P. Donnelly, age 43, married twice, 2nd time for 2yrs, b MI, parents b Canada, blacksmith of own shop; Sabra, wife, age 25, mar once for 2yrs, mother of 2, 1 living, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigration yr not written; Earle, son, age 16; Carl, son, age 13; Orville, son, age 1/12 - all sons b MI - reside on St. Cosine Rd (sp?) 
Note*1920James with wife, Matilda or Hilda, in 1920 
Married NameDuRoss 
Marriage*12 September 1925James John DuRoss; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Jessie Drake, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony with witnesses Lawrence and Edith DuRoss, both of Detroit 
Census*19 April 1930James John DuRoss; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 37, married at 19, b MI, parents b MI, draftsman at office; Sabra, wife, age 42, mar at 21, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1902, na; James III, son, age 17; Catherine, dau, age 16; Robert, son, age 13; Marion, dau, age 11; Orville Donnelly, step-son, age 20, laborer, father b MI, mother b Canada - all children b MI - renting on Camden Ave, no radio set 
Witness: Catherine Matilda DuRoss
Death*July 1964MI 
Burial*7 July 1964Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family 1

 Frank P. Donnelly b. 2 Apr 1864, d. 26 Dec 1928

Family 2

 James John DuRoss b. 1 Aug 1892, d. Jul 1961

James Joseph DuRoss

Name VariationJoseph Duross 
Birth*17 February 1867Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Census9 June 1870Ward 10, Detroit, Wayne, MI; John Durass (written the German way with "f" for "s"), age 50, b Ireland, laborer; Ann, age 34, b Ireland, keeping house; Mary Ann, age 7, b NY; Patrick, age 5, b MI; James, age 3, b MI; Julia, age 9/12, b MI 
Census*12 June 1880Detroit, Wayne, MI; John DuRoss, age 56, laborer, b Ireland, parents b Ireland, on day of census had dispepsia; Ann, wife, age 40, housekeeping, b Ireland, parents b Ireland; Mary A., dau, age 15, b NY; Patrick, son, age 14, b MI; James, son, age 12, b MI, at school; Julia, dau, age 9, b MI, at school; John, son, age 8, b MI; Michael, son, age 6, b MI - reside 316 Wright St. 
Marriage*9 September 1891Catherine Guinan; Detroit, Wayne, MI; B.J. Wermer, Asst. Pastor, officiated with witnesses Edna St. Onge and Julia Duross, both of Detroit 
Census*4 June 1900Catherine Guinan; Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 31, b Jan 1869, b MI, parents b Ireland, married 9yrs, iron fence manfg; Catherine, wife, age 29, b Mar 1871 in MI, father b Canada, mother b Ireland, mar 9yrs, mother of 6, 4 living; James, son, age 7, b Aug 1892; Raymond, son, age 5, b Apr 1893; Cathleen, dau, age 3, b Dec 1896; Herald, son, age 1, b Sep 1898 - all children b MI - residing 643 Millet St. 
Witness: James John DuRoss
Census27 April 1910Catherine Guinan; Ward 9, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 43, married 19yrs, b MI, parents b Ireland, superintendent of iron works; Katherine, wife, age 39, mar 19yrs, b MI, father b MI, mother b Ireland, mother of 7, 4 living; James, son, age 17; Raymond, son, age 14; Kathleen, dau, age 13; Harold, son, age 11 - all children b MI - reside 215 DuBois St. 
Witness: James John DuRoss
Death*10 June 1943Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Catherine Guinan b. 31 Mar 1870, d. 5 Jun 1912
Child 1.James John DuRoss+ b. 1 Aug 1892, d. Jul 1961

Catherine Guinan

Name VariationKittie Guinan 
Birth*31 March 1870MI 
Census15 July 1870Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Daniel Guinan, age 88, b Ireland, gardner; Mary, age 60, b Ireland, keeping house; Sarah Ross, age 12, b Canada, at school; James Ross, age 6, b Canada; Michael Guinan, age 27, b Ireland, sailor; Mary Guinan, age 18, b Canada, at home; Kate Guinan, age 2/12, b MI 
Census*4 June 1880Detroit, Wayne, MI; Michael Guinan, age 33, b Canada, parents b Ireland, sail-maker; Catherine, dau, age 10, at school; Mary, wife, age 31, b Ireland, parents b Ireland, keeping house; Nellie, dau, age 7, at school; Mary, dau, age 5; Anne, dau, age 2; Theresa, dau, age 5/12, b Dec 1879 - children b MI 
Married Name1891DuRoss 
Marriage*9 September 1891James Joseph DuRoss; Detroit, Wayne, MI; B.J. Wermer, Asst. Pastor, officiated with witnesses Edna St. Onge and Julia Duross, both of Detroit 
Census*4 June 1900James Joseph DuRoss; Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 31, b Jan 1869, b MI, parents b Ireland, married 9yrs, iron fence manfg; Catherine, wife, age 29, b Mar 1871 in MI, father b Canada, mother b Ireland, mar 9yrs, mother of 6, 4 living; James, son, age 7, b Aug 1892; Raymond, son, age 5, b Apr 1893; Cathleen, dau, age 3, b Dec 1896; Herald, son, age 1, b Sep 1898 - all children b MI - residing 643 Millet St. 
Witness: James John DuRoss
Census27 April 1910James Joseph DuRoss; Ward 9, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James DuRoss, age 43, married 19yrs, b MI, parents b Ireland, superintendent of iron works; Katherine, wife, age 39, mar 19yrs, b MI, father b MI, mother b Ireland, mother of 7, 4 living; James, son, age 17; Raymond, son, age 14; Kathleen, dau, age 13; Harold, son, age 11 - all children b MI - reside 215 DuBois St. 
Witness: James John DuRoss
CauseDeathhad cardiac asthma 
Death*5 June 1912Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*8 June 1912Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

 James Joseph DuRoss b. 17 Feb 1867, d. 10 Jun 1943
Child 1.James John DuRoss+ b. 1 Aug 1892, d. Jul 1961

Frank P. Donnelly

Birth*2 April 1864Canada 
Marriage*4 February 1908Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud; Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario, Canada; Fr M.P. Christian officiated with witnesses Henry Grondin and J.D. Burk, both of Amherstburg. They divorced as Frank appears in later census with son, Lawrence Carl Donnelly 
Census*15 April 1910Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud; Ecorse Twp., Wayne, MI; Frank P. Donnelly, age 43, married twice, 2nd time for 2yrs, b MI, parents b Canada, blacksmith of own shop; Sabra, wife, age 25, mar once for 2yrs, mother of 2, 1 living, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigration yr not written; Earle, son, age 16; Carl, son, age 13; Orville, son, age 1/12 - all sons b MI - reside on St. Cosine Rd (sp?) 
Census*21 January 1920Ward 16, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Lawrence Donnelly, age 23, b MI, parents b Canada, grinder at automobile factory; Stella, wife, age 22, b MI, parents b Germany; Pearl, dau, age 3 1/12; Lawrence, son, age 1 8/12; Harold, son, age 3/12; Frank, father, widowed (from first wife, actually divorced from 2nd wife), age 53, immigrated 1885, b Canada, parents b Ireland - reside 180 Martindale 
CauseDeathhad chronic myocarditis 
Death*26 December 1928Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*28 December 1928Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Sabra "Sarah" M. Renaud b. 1887, d. Jul 1964

Matilda Hilda Renaud

Father*Alfred Renaud
Birth*2 October 1892Anderdon, Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario, Canada 
Married NameDuRoss 
Immigration*3 July 1911Detroit, MI 
Marriage*2 May 1912James John DuRoss; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Rev Jos. Oster officiated with witnesses Henry Blanchot and Louis Vallieux, both of Detroit 
Census*5 January 1920James John DuRoss; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; James Du Ross, age 27, b MI, parents b MI, draftsman at auto factory; Matilda, wife, age 27, b Canada, parents b Canada; James, son, age 7 2/12; Catherine, dau, age 5 7/12; Robert, son, age 3 11/12; Marion, dau, age 1 1/12 - all children b MI - reside 998 Rohns(scribbled) Ave 
Witness: Catherine Matilda DuRoss
CauseDeathhad puerperal peritonitis and bronchopneumonia 
Death*5 October 1921Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*7 October 1921Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI 

Family

 James John DuRoss b. 1 Aug 1892, d. Jul 1961
Child 1.Catherine Matilda DuRoss+ b. 13 Mar 1914, d. 28 Nov 1978

Elizabeth Nouggle

Father*Ludwell Nouggle b. 17 Feb 1845, d. 23 Jul 1907
Mother*Jennie G. Graves b. 24 Oct 1849, d. 16 Dec 1923
NicknameLizzie 
Birth*29 July 1869Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 
(Witness) Census21 July 1870Ludwell Nouggle, Jennie G. Graves; Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; Ludlow Noggler, age 24, b IN, R.R. contractor; Jennie, age 22, b NY, keeping house; Willie, age 3, b MI; Lizzie, age 2, b MI 
(Witness) Census16 June 1880Ludwell Nouggle, Jennie G. Graves; Kalamazoo Twp., Kalamazoo, MI; Ludwill Nogle, age 37, laborer, b IN, parents b IN; Jennie, wife, age 34, keeping house, b NY, parents b NH; Luella / Lizzie, dau, age 11; Lavina, dau, age 8; William, son, age 13; Arthur, son, age 3; son, age 1/12, b May 1880 - children b MI; Luther Graves, father-in-law, age 80, b NH, parents b MA; Lorena, mother-in-law, age 74, b NY, parents b MA 
Married Name26 March 1890Mrs. Frederick Richards; Joseph 
(Witness) Census1 June 1900Ludwell Nouggle, Jennie G. Graves; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Ludwell Ruoggles, age 62, b Feb 1838 in Canada, parents b Canada, married 41yrs, laborer ; Jane G. , wife, age 60, b Oct 1839 in NY, parents b NY, mar 41yrs, mother of 8, 6 living; Lizzie, dau, age 36, b June 1864 in MI, widow, dress maker; Jimmie, son, age 20, b Oct 1879 in MI; Bessie, dau, age 18, b Feb 1882 in MI; Walter, son, age 16, b Nov 1886 in MI - much misinformation written for this family (there is an Arthur Ruoggles enumerated right after, age 33, b Apr 1867 in Canada) 
Married Name20 March 1901Mrs. Alvin Rufus Youngs; Dora 
Married Name7 February 1917Mrs. Levi C. Osterhout; Ann 
Note*Levi died 5 April 1928 at the age of 73 in Kalamazoo MI. 
Married NameMrs. Henry Woodruff 
NoteHenry Woodruff died on 9 July 1939 in Kalamazoo MI. He was b 4 October 1867 in Leeland, Netherlands to William and Nellie (Vamhousson) Woodruff. 
Residence*1944Kalamazoo, MI 
NoteShe was survived by her daughter, Mrs. Harold Mason; son, Harry Richards; sister, Mrs. N.L. Schnee of Akron OH; brother, Walter Nouggle of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren: Monte and Gerrie Richards; a gr-grandson, Terry Lee Richards; nine step-children. Her husband, Henry, predeceased her. 
Death*23 June 1950home of daughter Clara (nee Richards) Mason, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; surname at death was Woodruff 
Funeral26 June 1950Cady Funeral Home, Kalamazoo, MI; at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Charles Hulbert officiating 
Burial*26 June 1950Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI 

Mary Furton

Birth*February 1844MI 
Married NameMeldrum 
Marriage*Robert William Meldrum 
Census*16 July 1870Robert William Meldrum; Harrison Twp., Macomb, MI; Robt. Meldrum, age 35, sailor - value of real estate $2000; Mary, age 25, keeping house; Mary J., age 3; Catherine, age 1; Leone Laflure, age 50, carpenter; Henry Laflure, age 7 - all b MI 
Census10 June 1900Robert William Meldrum; Hampton Twp., Bay, MI; Robert Meldrum, age 66, b March 1844, married 35yrs, carpenter; Mary, wife, age 56, b Feb 1844, mar 35yrs, mother of 7, 5 living; Elnora, dau, age 19, b Aug 1880; David, son, age 14, b Aug 1885 - all b MI 
CauseDeathhad myocardial degeneration 
Death*13 August 1920Bay City, Bay, MI 
Burial*16 August 1920St. Patrick's Cemetery, Bay City, MI 

Family

 Robert William Meldrum b. 21 Mar 1835, d. 10 Jan 1906

Marion Rivard

Father*Oliver Magloire Rivard b. 19 Jul 1863, d. 13 Jul 1941
Mother*Rose Chauvin b. 30 Aug 1873, d. 30 Jul 1948
Birth*9 August 1913Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI 
CauseDeathhad hydrocephalus 
Death*22 January 1914Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI 
Burial*24 January 1914Grosse Pointe, Wayne, MI 

Ottis Carl Magill

Birth*12 March 1895Berea, Ritchie, WV 
Marriage*14 October 1921Mabel A. Rivard; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr. William F. Murphy officiated with witnesses Albert Murphy and Mary R. O'Connor, both of Detroit 
Census*9 April 1940Mabel A. Rivard; Ward 21, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Ottis C. MaGill, age 45, 8yrs school, b WV; Mabel A., wife, age 47, 8yrs school, b MI; Bernice, dau, age 16, 1yr h.s.; Calvin, son, age 14, 7yrs school; Leona, dau, age 11, 5yrs school - children b MI - own home at 216 Marlborough Ave, value $2500, in same house in 1935 
Death*27 December 1954Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Family

 Mabel A. Rivard b. Dec 1892, d. 1964

Mary Jane Rivard

Father*Magloire "Greg" Rivard b. 21 Jun 1841, d. 8 Mar 1926
Mother*Susanne Marsac b. c 1850, d. 29 Nov 1890
Birth*23 January 1871Chesterfield Twp., Macomb, MI 
Death*before 1880Macomb County, MI 

Charlotte Trombly

Father*Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly b. 20 Feb 1832, d. 30 May 1906
Mother*Maria Middleton b. 12 Jan 1834, d. 25 May 1915
Birth*9 September 1871Center Line, Macomb, MI 
(Witness) Census10 June 1880Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Napolian Trumbla, age 48, farmer, b MI, parents b MI; Maria, wife, age 46, keeping house, b England, parents b England; Julia, dau, age 13; Joseph P., son, age 11, at school; Charlotte, dau, age 8 - all children b MI 
Married NameMrs. Salter 
Death*11 November 1946Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Joseph J. Trombly

Father*Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly b. 20 Feb 1832, d. 30 May 1906
Mother*Maria Middleton b. 12 Jan 1834, d. 25 May 1915
Birth*27 November 1868Macomb County, MI 
(Witness) Census15 June 1870Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Sterling Heights Twp., Macomb, MI; Napoleon Trombly, age 42, b MI, farmer; Maria, age 36, b England, keeping house; Vassont N., male,age 14; Michael E., age 9; Gilbert, age 7; Julia A., age 4; Joseph, age 2 - all children at home, b MI; Louisa Camp, age 14, domestic servant, b Prussia 
(Witness) Census10 June 1880Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Napolian Trumbla, age 48, farmer, b MI, parents b MI; Maria, wife, age 46, keeping house, b England, parents b England; Julia, dau, age 13; Joseph P., son, age 11, at school; Charlotte, dau, age 8 - all children b MI 
Census*5 June 1900Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph J. Trombley, age 31, b Nov 1868, b MI, father b MI, mother b England, married 5yrs, saloon keeper; Estella, wife, age 27, b Apr 1873 in MI, parents b MI, mar 5yrs, mother of 2, 2 living; Lawrence J., son, age 3, b Sep 1896 in MI; Margerite, dau, age 1, b Aug 1898 in MI; August Trombly, boarder, age 16, b March 1884 in MI, mother b England - reside 4 Arudt, right after brother, Michael 
Death*16 February 1952York Twp., Washtenaw, MI 

Vincent N. Trombly

Father*Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly b. 20 Feb 1832, d. 30 May 1906
Mother*Maria Middleton b. 12 Jan 1834, d. 25 May 1915
Birth*5 August 1855Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census9 July 1860Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Hamtramck Twp., Wayne, MI; Napoleon Tremblay, age 28, b MI, farmer; Maria, age 26, b England; Vincent, age 5; Edmund, age 3/12, boys b MI 
(Witness) Census15 June 1870Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Sterling Heights Twp., Macomb, MI; Napoleon Trombly, age 42, b MI, farmer; Maria, age 36, b England, keeping house; Vassont N., male,age 14; Michael E., age 9; Gilbert, age 7; Julia A., age 4; Joseph, age 2 - all children at home, b MI; Louisa Camp, age 14, domestic servant, b Prussia 
CauseDeathhad cancer of the intestines 
Death*28 March 1924Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*31 March 1924Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Michael Edward Trombly

Father*Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly b. 20 Feb 1832, d. 30 May 1906
Mother*Maria Middleton b. 12 Jan 1834, d. 25 May 1915
Burial*Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Birth*4 April 1860Detroit, Wayne, MI 
(Witness) Census9 July 1860Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Hamtramck Twp., Wayne, MI; Napoleon Tremblay, age 28, b MI, farmer; Maria, age 26, b England; Vincent, age 5; Edmund, age 3/12, boys b MI 
(Witness) Census15 June 1870Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Sterling Heights Twp., Macomb, MI; Napoleon Trombly, age 42, b MI, farmer; Maria, age 36, b England, keeping house; Vassont N., male,age 14; Michael E., age 9; Gilbert, age 7; Julia A., age 4; Joseph, age 2 - all children at home, b MI; Louisa Camp, age 14, domestic servant, b Prussia 
Census5 June 1900Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Michael E. Trombly, age 40, b Apr 1860 in MI, father b MI, mother b England, married 18yrs, meat cutter; Mary, wife, age 38, b Apr 1858 in MI, parents b MI, mar 18yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Louise, dau, age 17, b Dec 1882; Grover, son, age 14, b June 1885; Viola, dau, age 12, b July 1887 - all children b MI - reside 90 Arudt (brother, Joseph, right after) 
Census*15 April 1910Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Mikal E. Trembley, age 50, b MI, mother b MI, father b England (these mixed up), married 28yrs, meat cutter at retail house; Mary, wife, age 48, b MI, parents b MI, mar 28yrs, mother of 3, 3 living; Louisa, dau, age 27, b MI, single, music teacher at home; Geovese (George), son, age 24, b MI, single, clerk at post office; Fiola, son, (Viola, dau) age 21, b MI, single, clerk at bank; Maria, mother, age 76, widow, b England, parents b England, immigration yr smudged - reside Arust St. 
Witness: Maria Middleton
(Witness) Death25 May 1915Maria Middleton; 882 Canton, Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Census3 January 1920Ward 17, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Michael Trombly, age 59, widowed, b MI, father b MI, mother b England, butcher at store; George E., son, age 34, b MI, single, manager at post office; Mary Viola, dau, age 31, single, b MI, clerk at bank - renting at 1273 Burns 
CauseDeathhad apoplexy and senility 
Death*14 April 1936Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial17 April 1936Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI 

Julia A. Trombly

Father*Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly b. 20 Feb 1832, d. 30 May 1906
Mother*Maria Middleton b. 12 Jan 1834, d. 25 May 1915
Birth*June 1866MI 
(Witness) Census15 June 1870Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Sterling Heights Twp., Macomb, MI; Napoleon Trombly, age 42, b MI, farmer; Maria, age 36, b England, keeping house; Vassont N., male,age 14; Michael E., age 9; Gilbert, age 7; Julia A., age 4; Joseph, age 2 - all children at home, b MI; Louisa Camp, age 14, domestic servant, b Prussia 
(Witness) Census10 June 1880Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Warren Twp., Macomb, MI; Napolian Trumbla, age 48, farmer, b MI, parents b MI; Maria, wife, age 46, keeping house, b England, parents b England; Julia, dau, age 13; Joseph P., son, age 11, at school; Charlotte, dau, age 8 - all children b MI 
(Witness) Census5 June 1900Napoleon/Appolonius Trombly, Maria Middleton; Ward 11, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Mapole Trombly (writing looks like Napoleon), age 68, b Feb 1832 in MI, married 46yrs, father b MI, mother b Canada, painter; Mary, wife, age 66, b Jan 1834 in England, parents b England, immigrated 1836, mother of 6, 6 living; Gilbert, son, age 37, b June 1868 (61) in MI, single, teamster; Julia A., dau, age 33, b June 1866, single, millinery saleswoman - reside 51 Arudt 
Married Name5 February 1904Mrs. Matthew Feaheny; in Detroit 
Census*30 April 1910Ward 5, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Matthew Feahney, age 53, married 6yrs, b Ireland, parents b Ireland, immigrated 1885, na, merchant of wholesale dry goods; Julia, wife, age 40, mar 6yrs, mother of 1, 1 living, b MI, father b MI, mother b England; Adell, dau, age 5, b MI; Thomas Feahney, nephew, age 21, b Ireland, parents b Ireland, immigrated 1909, al, packer of wholesale dry goods - reside 321 Melbourne 
Census8 January 1920Detroit, Wayne, MI; Matthew Feahney, age 55, b Ireland, parents b Ireland, asst. manager of dry goods store; Julia, wife, age 52, b MI, father b MI, mother b England; Adell, dau, age 15, b MI; Anne McCarty, roomer, age 28, single, b MI, father b NY, mother b MI; John Solter, age 47, b Canada, father b MI, mother b Canada, immigrated 1906, na 1917; Charlotte Solter, age 47, b MI, father b MI, mother b England - resides 226 Belmont Ave 
Note*7 December 1926was the date of Mathew Feaheny's death in Detroit. He was born 17 November 1857 in Ireland. He was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on 11 December 1926. 
Census17 April 1930Ward 12; Julia Feaheny, age 64, widow, b MI, father b MI, mother b England; Adele, dau, age 25, single, b MI, father b Ireland, public school teacher; Dorothea Herrmann, lodger, age 27, single, b MI, father b Germany, mother b MI, music teacher; Mary McLeod, lodger, age 23, single, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1926, al, stenographer at auto co; Flora McLeod, lodger, age 21, single, b Canada, parents b Canada, immigrated 1927, al, stenographer at burgler alarm co - own home at 2997 Sturtevant, value $17,000, own radio 
Census18 April 1940Ward 16, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Julia Feaheny, age 73, widow, 7yrs school, b MI; Adele, dau, age 35, b MI, 4yrs college, public school teacher - own home at 17356 Monica, value $9,000 
Death*June 1953Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Burial*6 June 1953Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI