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1930 is the last available census at this time.

1920 -
Name: Lottie B Drost
Home in 1920: Blair, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Ervin A Drost
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Name: Clara M Drost
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Ervin A Drost 39, MI - farmer
Clara M Drost 29, MI
Lottie B Drost 10, MI
Bertrice E Drost 8, MI
Thelma A Drost 6, MI

1930 - Lottie is not listed under Dorst or Thorpe

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