Eaton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Carrie M HARVEY m. Walter A HENRY 1889 Kalamo, Eaton, MI

JayCeeNJJ — 8 Sep 2008 7:56:49 GMT

Looking to connect with anyone who might be researching or have information about this family. This is the information I have:

Source: IGI Marrige Records - familysearch.org
Walter A. HENRY parents Walter D. HENRY & Fredrica BYSWINGER
Carrie M. HARVEY parents HARVEY & NEWBERRY (no given names recorded)
24 DEC 1889 Kalamo, Eaton, MI
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Index: SAGINAW NEWS
 Friday, April 14, 1961 (B8)
Name: HENRY, CARRIE
Spouse's Name: WALTER
Married: 12/24/1889
Spouse's Death: 00/00/1954
Age: 90 Date of Birth: Saturday, Sep 24, 1870
Place of Birth: HARRISVILLE, MI
Date of Death: Friday, April 14, 1961
Place of Death: TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Miscellaneous
Year moved to US/Saginaw: CADILLAC 1959
Cemetery: ROSELAWN
Church: JEFFERSON AVE. METH.
Funeral Home: CASE
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Index: SAGINAW NEWS
 Wednesday, February 10, 1954 (14, 43)
Name: HENRY, WALTER A.
Spouse's Name: CARRIE M. HARVEY
Married: 12/24/1889
Age: 87 Date of Birth: Tuesday, Nov 6, 1866
Place of Birth: WEST CHESTER, PA
Date of Death: Tuesday, Feb 9, 1954
Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI
Miscellaneous
Cemetery: ROSELAWN
Misc: EMPLOYED BY WICKES BROTHERS CORP. FOR ABOUT 60 YEARS
Funeral Home: CASE

Thanks for any insight you can provide
JC Henry

Mary McDaniels Freemire Cemetery Eaton County

dolly68 — 16 Sep 2008 2:15:41 GMT

Looking for information on Mary McDaniels. She is buried at Freemire cemetery. Trying to find out who would have records to this cemetery.

Contact Vicki Scribner
scribrace@yahoo.com

John Dean , ca 1830 - 1893,

Encanto59 — 25 Aug 2008 10:57:50 GMT

Who is the following John Dean? Is there an obit in the newspaper or just a death notice? I am trying to link him up to one of two Dean lines I have been working on and it is hard to tell one John Dean from another. The one below was found on 1880 census in Oneida, Eaton with a wife named, I think, Amelia which Ancestry has as Annlia with children Anson, "Lellon"?; William and "Eloin"? Wouldn't it have been nice for census takers to be able to spell correctly and write legibly?

Deaths: “Grand Ledge Independent “

Date of Newspaper: 17 March 1893 Page 5, Column 2
Name: Dean, John
Date of Death: Mar. 11, 1893 – Age: 63
Place of Death: Pittsburgh, Shiawassee County
Place of Burial: Grand Ledge

I have not been able to find him in any cemetery in Grand Ledge.

Eaton County Heritage Conference

JDSedore — 1 Sep 2008 3:30:21 GMT

The Sunfield Historical Society is sponsoring the Eaton County Heritage Conference on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan. (See details below). We hope that you will plan to attend, we have limited seating, so please get your registration in early. (Sep 10) Tell your genealogical friends.
Eaton County Heritage Conference

Hosted by: The Sunfield Historical Society

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Location: Sunfield United Brethren Church - 8436 W. Grand Ledge Hwy, Sunfield, MI 48890

(1/4 mile west of blinker-light in Sunfield on M-43)

Our speaker will be Shirley Gage Hodges who has been actively doing genealogical research since 1967. She has presented lecturers, seminars and workshops locally and regionally both in the United States and Canada since 1994. Shirley has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Library of Michigan Genealogy Appreciation Award. The topics of her speach will be "The Importance of Preserving Your5 Family History & Heirlooms" and "How to Preserve Family HIistories and Heirlooms".

We will also be having vendors with many genealogical wares.

REMEMBER – this is a Free Conference, we will be providing you with lunch and a full day of genealogy and local history.

Please visit the Eaton County website http://www.eaton.migenweb.net/Heritage-Conf-2008.htm to download the registration form.

If you have any questions or you would like a registration form emailed to you, be sure to let me know. jansedore@dishmail.net

Benjamin Dean who died Jan 1880 in Chester: Who was he?

Encanto59 — 29 Aug 2008 10:49:43 GMT

I have yet another unknown Benjamin Dean that I am trying to put somewhere on the Dean tree and cannot find him on any census. The only information I have which tells me he existed is the 1880 Record of Persons who died during the year ending May 31, 1880; enumerated Chester, Eaton, Michigan.

Benjamin was age 66 at last birthday; he was born in America; place of birth for parents not known. He was a farmer; died in Jan. 1880, had been a resident of the county for 25 years.

Why is he not on a census?

Benjamin Dean, Intention filed 24 March 1866 in Charlotte

Encanto59 — 25 Aug 2008 11:04:03 GMT

These days I am overrun with Deans named Hiram and Benjamin and have a few I cannot place. I have a copy of Intention filed to become citizen of the US, done by a Benjamin Dean 24 March 1866 in Charlotte. Nothing further, no other papers found in Lansing at the Archives. Who is this Benjamin Dean; perhaps someone is connected to him and can tell me about him? I know there are at least two different(unrelated as far as I know) Dean families in Michigan during the 1800s that I have run into; only one of them belongs on my tree.

Death lookup - Elizabeth Goss or Kelley/Kelly

casay2150 — 16 Aug 2008 9:55:42 GMT

Looking for the death record for and Elizabeth Kelley or Kelly or possibly Elizabeth Goss in Eaton County in / around July 1898.

Also, can't seem to find a marraige for her to "Kelley/Kelly" in any of the surrounding counties or in Eaton. Last know in Charlotte it seems not long before her death. Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

Death records on Eaton County Genweb site?

casay2150 — 16 Aug 2008 9:53:59 GMT

Does anyone know where the death records that were on the site went to? It appears that rootsweb has killed a lot of links like this one on MANY of the genweb site... gotta love Ancestry :(

Looking for the death record for and Elizabeth Kelley or Kelly or possibly Elizabeth Goss in Eaton County in / aroun July 1898.

Burns Family Burial Site

mizellie5 — 9 Dec 2007 4:18:41 GMT

Searching for gravesite of John Burns B.1774 died after 1850 census in Kaloma Twp. also Clara Burns B.1787 died after 1870 census in Vermontville, Mi. Any help appreciated

Caroline A. Timbler

lindagoodde — 23 Jul 2008 3:53:08 GMT

Looking for the parents of Caroline A. Timbler. Believe she was born in Chester County, Pa in 1830. Interested in any information about the Timbler's. Not sure when she move to Michigan, but it was before 1855.

Thanks.

Rescued Photo, BINNS & CRAMER Surnames, Mulliken, MI Location

KBarnes1958 — 15 Jul 2008 10:22:02 GMT

As a hobby, I rescue old photos that have identification on them.

I've picked one up of a young couple, possibly an engagement or wedding photo. Written on the back is: Josephine Cramer Binns & Clayton Binns. Margaret Sperry ('s) Mother & Dad.

They're young. Possibly late teens, early 20s. He's dressed in a suit and she's wearing a long dark gown, with a white yolk and collar.

I'd like to locate family to send this to. For details contact me at: digginroots@yahoo.com

Kathy

eaton county photographers

rae swan — 4 Jan 2005 5:17:26 GMT

got lots of old photos, some of people that have been identified and mostly not... thought if I could find out the time lines of the photographers I might be able to at least get an idea of when the photos were taken and eliminate some people. So... does anyone out there know the historys of Beardsley's Studio, Fowler's Studio, Riley Portraits, or Rohm Photographers? I have many unknown photos from the Charlotte area, some related, some... who knows!! If you'd like see some of them, contact me at lordraegon@yahoo.ca

John Bisel family Charlotte, Michigan

dolly68 — 17 Jul 2008 11:53:51 GMT

Looking for information on Jennie Bisel. She was the daughter of John Bisel and Rose or rhoda Bisel. Jennie married my Uncle Harrison Willis. The marriage was in 1892. I can't find any of them after this date.

Cataluna

SalHub — 8 Jul 2008 10:46:59 GMT

I am trying to find info on my ancestor, Manuel TORRES, no second last name for now. He was living in Guayanilla during the early 1830's and was known as el espanol. His daughters marriage record states that he is from Cataluna. Is this the same as Catalan? How can I get further info on him? He was married to Rosa Rios but I am unable to find a marriage record.

Philesta Eaton

homeralex — 3 Jul 2008 10:11:55 GMT

Does anyone know of a Philesta Eaton Barnes. Her last known place of residence was in Ashtabula Conneaut Ohio. She was from Erie County Pennsylvania. She is my Great Grandmother. Would love to have a picture of her.

WILLIAMS, Clayton m. JOHNSON, Jessie w/sons Howard & Chester

KN7Yjack — 28 Jun 2008 10:21:22 GMT

Hello:

I would like to find someone researching this family, and may have a photograph of Clayton, Jessie, and Howard to share with you.

According to the 1920 US Federal Census, Clayton Williams (age 27) and Jessie (Johnson) (age 28) were living in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, MI, with sons Howard (age 2) and Chester (age 1-3/12). I also find the family living in Battle Creek in 1930, also with children Howard J. and Chester L. Age at first marriage was 20 and 22, so about 1912(?).

Jessie was the daughter of Stephen B. Johnson (middle name most likely "Burr") and Emelia (Crandall) Johnson, who are my gg-grandparents. Jessie's sister Addie Johnson married my g-grandfather Frank M. Sheldon, and through a connection of sister/mothers (Frank's mother was Adaline Crandall), they were first cousins. I have a good amout of research on both our Crandall and Johnson ancestry.

Although Clayton (1 Aug 1892 - 1983, dob per WWI Draft Registration Card) and Jessie (1890 - 1980) lived in Calhoun County, they were laid to rest in Bosworth Cemetery, Section 4, near Jessie's parents, a cemetery which is in neighboring Eaton County near Olivet.

There is a Jessie Williams in the Social Security Death Index that is most likely an exact match:

Name: Jessie Williams
SSN: 366-68-5746
Last Residence: 49017 Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 24 Oct 1890
Died: Jan 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1973 )

If this looks familiar, I would enjoy hearing from you.

Cousin,

Jack Sheldon, Jr., CPA
Sheldon Family Assn. Genealogist
Mesa, AZ (Formerly of Owosso, MI)

Abigail (Clifford) Cox

lindagoodde — 31 May 2008 4:45:19 GMT

Looking for the cemetery Abigail (Clifford) Cox is buried? She was married to Elisha Cox. Her daughters are buried in Kalamo Cemetery in Eaton County, Michigan. I believe she is buried in a Michigan Cemetery.

Where is Walton?

Lynn Hoffman — 11 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

We have an old will from 1889 that has the name of Walton, Eaton County, Michigan. Can anyone tell us where that might have been. Also, researching the name of Lounsbuary and Reed from Eaton County.

Obit help Please

sscarey60127 — 7 Jun 2008 1:10:04 GMT

I am looking for the obit for Malinda Wilson d. Dec 4, 1977, Delta, Eaton Co., MI.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Delta Center Cemetery

Bonnie Johnson — 30 Oct 2001 12:12:13 GMT

I'm looking for anyone that might have access to a listing of the Delta Center Cemetery west of Lansing. I'm looking for Bert Shiffer and wife Mary (McCalpin) and any of their children. I'd appreciate any help in finding this information.

Thanks,

Bonnie

Charlotte City Directories

Mirene1 — 19 May 2008 11:34:36 GMT

Are there any city directories for Charlotte, Eaton Co, Michigan. I am searching for a Miles and Mable (Sackett) Church that may have lived in Charlotte or area beweeen 1919 and 1928. We have a picture of them on a porch with the house numbers of 583 but no idea of the street name. We also checked Battle Creek and Detroit (the other areas thay lived) with no luck in finding them at street address of #583
Thanks for any help you can give me.

Forrest Sutherland born CA 1902 in Michigan: Parents?

Encanto59 — 19 Apr 2008 4:07:20 GMT

I have been doing a bit of research on the Sutherland family of Eaton County, Michigan because by marriages they connect to my Moss/Dean marriages, families out of Canada to Michigan. But after some new information that has come my way, I now have no parents for a Forrest L or S. Sutherland, found only on 1930 census in California.

I do know he was a grandson of Joseph Kitchen Moss, but because both of Joseph's daughters married a Sutherland, I do know know which Sutherland was the Father: Edson or Orville?
Forrest is found in 1930 census with a wife Rose... he is 28, she is 20. I have not found him on any earlier census with his parents.
He also does not show up on the SSDI.

Can anyone give me his parents names, etc?

(Please: do not give the usual LDS film ""advice" - I have no libraries here for research).,

Warren Obit

sigman5277 — 8 Apr 2008 2:29:52 GMT

I am looking for two obituaries. Wade W. Warren died on 4 April 1982 in Zeeland. Claudia R. Warren died on 18 Sept 1982. I have placed queries in Ottawa, Allegan, Macomb, and Wayne counties trying to find an obit for them. There was no obit for them in any of those counties. They may have also lived in Lansing. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com. Jean

Myers, Carrie Amy - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:30:01 GMT

The Sunfield Sentinel
Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
February, 1940

Carrie Amy Meyers was born August 2, 1871 and passed peacefully from this life in her sleep February 20, 1940 at her home in Vermontville. Her early life was spent in Sunfield township where on February 29, 1892 she was united in marriage to Erv'n Neff. With the exception of nine years spent near Bellevue, they were residents of this community. Mr. Neff passed away May 21, 1926. Mrs. Neff is survived by two sons and four daughters: Ada Van Sickle of Bellevue, Otto Neff of Nashville, Ethel Flewelling, Ione Gaedert, Leon Neff and Florence Trowbridge, all of Sunfield Township: two half brothers, Otis Meyers of Byron Center and Byrus Meyers of Milletis; twenty grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Neff was a faithful member of Bismark Methodist Church since early life. Always cherry, always willing, a devoted mother, a kindly neighbor and a good friend. She will be greatly missed. The funeral was held Friday at Bismark Church, Rev. V. J. Hutton officiating. Interment in Sunfield Cemetery.

Edgel, Byron Sylvester - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:28:38 GMT

The Sunfield Sentinel
Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, February 28, 1946

Byron Sylvester Edgel was born in Roxand Township July 29th, 1860 and passed away at the home of his son, Henry Edgel, February 23rd, 1946 at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 24 days. Most of his life was spent at his farm home in Roxand township, with the exception of 18 years in New York State. He was united in marriage to Florence Rhodes in New York State on March 14th, 1894 and to this union two sons were born, Henry and Claude, the later passing away at the age of 16 months. His wife passed away October 11th, 1932. He leaves to mourn his departure one son and wife, two grandsons, Virgil and Bernard, one brother, Charles of Roxand and one sister, Mrs. Ella Bosworth of El Monte, California. Of Mr. Edgel it may be truthfully said that he had no enemies. He had a quiet unassuming personality, always willing to lend a helping hand and will be greatly missed by his relatives and friends. The funeral was held Monday at the Mapes funeral home, Rev. Don Carrick officiating. Interment in the Meadowbrook cemetery, Mulliken.

Lumbert, Jay H. 'Chub' - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:27:26 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Chub Lumbert, 84 Taken by Death
Jay H. (Chub) Lumbert, 84, of Route 1, Sunfield, passed away early Friday morning, July 20, at a Charlotte convalescent home. Mr. Lumbert, a farmer, was born August 20, 1877 in Michigan, the son of Silas and Sarah (Bright) Lumbert. He was a lifelong resident of Eaton County. Surviving is an adopted son, Paul Lumbert, of Dearborn; a brother Benjamin, of Ionia; a sister, Mrs. Maude Lawrence of Chicago Heights, Illinois; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday morning, July 23, from Mapes Funeral Home in Sunfield. the Rev. Maurice Glasgow, minister of the Mulliken Methodist church, officiated at the eleven o'clock rites. Interment was in Sunfield Cemetery. Bearers were Harold Hanna, Perry Welch, Leonard Joppie, Lew Van Buren, Robert Lumbert and Dean Brovont.

Hawkins, Grant A. - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:26:01 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbooks
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Vol. 8, Page 121
Grant A. Hawkins
Grant A. Hawkins, 89, retired mail carrier and farmer, died Sunday, July 15, 1962, in an Ypsilanti convalescent home where he had been a patient for the past three months. A native of Vermontville, he is survived by two sons, Dewey of Lansing and Robert of West Plains, Missouri; three daughters, Mrs Hazel Haviland, Mrs. Roselyn Tapp and Mrs. Katherine Kennedy, all of Ypsilanti. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Vermontville Methodist church and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 127
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Vermontville Echo Newspaper
Funeral Services Held Tuesday For Grant Hawkins
Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Vermontville Methodist Church for Grant Hawkins, 89. Mr. Hawkins, a retired mail carried passed away Sunday morning at a nursing home in Ypsilanti where he had been a patient for three months. He was born August 15, 1872 in Vermontville, the son of Horace and Betsy (Sprague) Hawkins. September 2, 1896 he was married to LoVinne Campbell. He was a member of the Vermontville Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Dewey of Lansing and Robert of West Plaines, Missouri; three daughters all of Ypsilanti, Mrs Lee (Hazel) Haviland, Mrs. Roselyn Tapp, Mrs John (Kathryn) Kennedy, 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Rev. J. E. Shaw of Nashville officiated and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Bosworth, Wayne - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:24:39 GMT

The Sunfield Sentinel
Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
August 2, 1962
Obituary: Wayne Bosworth
Wayne Bosworth, 42 Dies at Vermontville
Wayne A. Bosworth, age 42, of Vermontville passed away early Wednesday morning, July 18, at his home, 2117 Ionia Road, following a heart attack. He was the Standard Oil agent in Vermontville for the past 13 years.
Mr. Bosworth was born January 23, 1921 at Mulliken, the son of Leon and Hazel (King) Bosworth. He served in the European theater from February 1943 to April 1946. In 1947 he was united in marriage to Kathryn Hager at Lansing, and has been a resident of Vermontville since that time. He served on the village council from 1956 to 1958. Mr. Bosworth was one of the originators of the Thornapple Valley Riding Club and was a member of the Michigan Quarter Horse Association. He was also a member of the Vermontville F. & A.M. Lodge No. 232, the DeWitt Clinton consistory, the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legion Demoray-Childs Post No. 222 which he served as commander in 1950. Survivors include the widow, Kathryn; his mother, Mrs. Leon Bosworth of Mulliken; and four brothers, Allen of Toledo, Ohio, John of Mulliken, William of Sunfield, and Larry who is stationed in Kansas with the United States Army. Funeral services were conducted from the Congregational Church in Vermontville Saturday afternoon, July 21. The Rev. Edwin Clark officiated at the two o'clock rites. Interment was made in Woodlawn cemetery in Vermontville.

Johnson, Sana - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:22:08 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #8 - Page 63
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Mrs. Sana Johnson Taken By Death
Mrs. Sana Johnson of R1, Vermontville passed away very suddenly at her home on Mt. Hope Road, Vermontville Friday morning August 17. She was 75 years of age. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Mapes Funeral Home in Sunfield. Mr. George Parkison of the Jehovah's witnesses of Charlotte officiated. Interment was made in Sunfield Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was born September 12, 1880 in Sunfield township, the daughter of Ira and Iona Trowbridge. She had lived all her life in the Sunfield area. The deceased was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses at Charlotte. Surviving are the husband, William, four step-sons, four step-daughters, one sister Mrs. Lucy Oberlin of Sunfield and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Dean Brovont, Wayne Trowbridge, Milo Johnson, Harold Johnson, Edwin Johnson and Bryce Trowbridge.

Coleman, Frank - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:20:40 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #8 - Page 64
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Frank Coleman Dies of Heart Attack
Frank Coleman 71, of Charlotte and formerly of Vermontville died Sunday of a heart attack at his residence, 906 S. Bostwick Ave. Mr. Coleman was born June 2, 1885 in Irving township, Barry County, the son of John and Jane (Clark) Coleman. He was a retired farmer and plant guard at the Wilcox Gay plant and had been a resident of Charlotte for four years. On October 23, 1908 he was married to Leora Foster. Surviving are his wife, a son, Clayton of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Verness Wheaton, Chester Township; and Mrs. Harold Halsey of Charlotte and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Dillenbeck of Nashville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Pray Funeral Home, Rev. F. Willard Kime of the Vermontville Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Gresham Cemetery.

Russell, Viola - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:18:56 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #8 - Page 115
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
June 14, 1962
Eaton County Deaths - Mrs. Viola Russell
Mrs. Viola Russell, 68, died Wednesday evening, June 6, 1962, at her home, 132 E. First Street, Vermontville. surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Maurice Cook of Troy, Mrs. Floyd Boyer of Grand Ledge, and Mrs. Maynard Bush of Vermontville; three sons, Harold and Arthur, both of Vermontville, and Norman of Charlotte; several grandchildren, four brothers, three sisters. Services were held Saturday from the Vogt Funeral Home in Vermontville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Vermontville Scrapbook #8 - Page 115
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Area Deaths - Mrs. Viola Russell - Vermontville, June 7 - Mrs. Viola Russell, 68, died Wednesday evening at her home, 132 E. First Street. surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Maurice Cook of Troy, Mrs. Floyd Boyer of Grand Ledge, and Mrs. Maynard Bush of Vermontville; three sons, Harold and Arthur, both of Vermontville, and Norman of Charlotte; several grandchildren, four brothers, Ernest McCrimmon, Raymond McCrimmon and Charles McCrimmon, all of Marion, and Arthur of Vermontville; three sisters, Mrs. Velma Smeary of Lansing, and Mrs. John Robinson and Mrs. Robert Opper, both of Marion. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Vogt Funeral Home in Vermontville. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Sprague, Milton - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:15:43 GMT

Charlotte Newspaper
June 7, 1962
Eaton County Deaths - Milton Sprague
Milton Sprague, 75, retired farmer and lifelong Vermontville area resident, died Thursday morning, May 31, 1962, in a Lansing convalescent home. He is survived by the widow, the former Grace Eager of Howell; a daughter, Miss Marian Sprague of Lansing; a son, Theodore of Clinton, Tennessee; two sisters and three brothers. Services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Vermontville Congregational Church, with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.

Vermontville Scrapbook #8 - Page 118 - 1962
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Funeral Services Held Saturday For Milton Sprague
Milton Sprague 75, life long resident of Vermontville, passed away May 31st at the Roselawn convalescent Home in Lansing. He was born August 11, 1886 in Vermontville, the son of Ernest and Ezoa Potter Sprague. August 27, 1914 he was married to Grace Eager at Howell. He was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church. Surviving besides his wife is one son, Theodore Sprague of Clinton, Tennessee, one daughter, Miss Marion Sprague of Lansing; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Joy and Miss Evelyn Sprague both of Bradenton, Florida; three brothers, George Clare of Bradenton, Edgar of Vineland, New Jersey, and Stewart of New York City, New York. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 pm from the Vermontville Congregational Church. Rev. H. B. Loomis and Rev. Edwin Clark officiated and burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.

Sprague, Bertha Mae - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:11:49 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #8 - page 83-84
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
April 12, 1961
Lansing State Journal
Area Deaths - Mrs. Bertha Mae Sprague, 1216 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI - age 76 passed away Monday afternoon at a Lansing hospital. Born June 29, 1884 in Sunfield Township, Eaton County, daughter of Hobson and Emma Sinclair. She had lived in Lansing for the past 13 years. Surviving are the husband, Floyd Sprague; 1 son, LaVern Sprague, Minneapolis, Minnesota; 1 daughter, Mrs. Willard Skinner, R.1, Grand Ledge; 1 foster daughter, Ilene Frazier of Grand Ledge; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dora Knapp of Cadillac, Mrs. Mabel Rogers of Lansing, Mrs. Kate Rairigh of Wayland, Michigan and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Peters Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, Friday at 3 p.m. Rev. Floyd Nagel of Oneida Gospel Church officiating. Interment will be made at the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken.

Sprague, Floyd - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:10:29 GMT

Lansing State Journal
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
May 18, 1961
Area Funerals - Floyd Sprague
Sunfield - May 18 - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mapes Funeral Home for Floyd Sprague, 78, who had lived here most of his life and who died Wednesday (May 17) at the Ingham County hospital in Okemos. He had farmed in the area here until moving to Lansing about five years ago. He lived at 1216 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing and had been in the hospital about three weeks.

Hay, Blanch B. - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:09:03 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #9 - Page 186
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
1958 - no date
Blanch Hay Dies After Long Illness
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanch B. Hay 67, will be held Saturday at 1:30 pm from the Burkhead Cheney Chapel in Charlotte. Mrs. Hay died early Wednesday morning at the Charlotte hospital where she had been a patient for the past seven weeks. She was born September 20, 1890 in Vermontville Township, the daughter of P. W. and Lucy Stevens Sprague. She was married in 1911 to Howard Hay at Vermontville and he preceded her in death in 1947.
Mrs. Hay moved to Lansing in 1950 where she was a member of the Colonial Village Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mae Wright of Lansing and Mrs. Irma Weaver of Charlotte. Rev. E. A. Rolowaf of the Colonial Village Baptist Church will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Whelan, Elmer B. - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:07:37 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 91
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Charlotte Republican-Tribune
Thursday, May 1, 1930
Elmer B. Whelan
Elmer B. Whelan, oldest son of James and Anna Whelan, was born in Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan, March 13, 1855, and departed this life at his home in Benton township, April 15, 1930, aged seventy-five years, one month and two days. As a young man he learned the carpenter trade at which he worked for several years. all his life has been spent in the community in which he died, except for two years spent in Dakota. June 12, 1884, he was married to Miss Frances Pancoast. To this union three children were born: one died in infancy, a son Leslie, now engaged in the City Engineering Department of Benton Harbor, and a daughter, now Mrs. Frank Bradley. Mr. Whelan was a true friend, a good neighbor, ever ready to help those in need, with a kind word for all. He is survived by the son and daughter, eight grandchildren; one brother, Allen Whelan, of Chester township; two sisters, Mrs. Elnora Loveland, of Vermontville, and Mrs. Addie Dedrick of Marshall and a host of other relatives and friends who will always cherish his memory. The funeral services were held at the home in Benton Township, Tuesday, April 22, 1930, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. R. W. Roth, of the Congregational church of this city officiating. Interment was made at the Potterville Cemetery.

Weiler, Ida M. - Obit

JDSedore — 3 Mar 2008 11:05:24 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 92
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, May 29, 1930
Mrs. C. H. Weiler
Ida M. Thrun, daughter of Albert and Bertha Thrun, was born in Fremont, Ohio, July 9, 1872. She spent her girlhood days in Riley Township. On March 2, 1891, she was united in marriage to Charles H. Weiler. The first fifteen years of their married life was lived in and near Fremont. Then in the year 1906 they moved to the farm three miles east of Vermontville, where she spent the remainder of her life, passing away Thursday, May 22, 1930. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Weiler; Karl, Oliver, and Walter, all of Vermontville. Besides her husband, and the three sons, she leaves to cherish her memory, one sister, Janette of Grand Rapids, five brothers, Frank Thrun of Vermontville, Charles, Albert, Fred and Edward Thrun of Fremont, four grandchildren, and a large number of relatives and friends.

Worden Family-Eaton County Michigan Arrived 1837

keli1 — 7 Jul 2001 1:09:59 GMT

Searching for information on Parley Worden and family. They arrived in Eaton Co. Mi, around 1837 with the Boyers and Cummuning families. They came from Herkimer Co. New Your area. Parley's wife's name was Lydorianna (Boyer), any info on the early settlers of Eaton County would be appreciated. Thanks

Kimmel, Alva H. - OBIT

JDSedore — 1 Sep 2007 12:02:10 GMT

The Sunfield Sentinel
Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
February 9, 1961

Alva Kimmel Dies

Alva H. Kimmel, 66, of route 3, Lake Odessa, died Monday at his home. He was a retired Ionia Manufacturing Company inspector.

Surviving are his widow, Beulah; 4 daughter, Mrs. Dawn Cramer of Mulliken, Mrs. Mary Jane McClelland of Woodland, Mrs. Helen Hammond of Springport and Mrs. Janet Honey of Lake Odessa; a brother, Burt of Nashville; 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday February 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pickens Funeral Chapel at Lake Odessa, and burial was in Lakeside Cemetery.

CWVE HOLTON, Oren/Orrin C. 1834/MI married Louisa 1840/NY died 1914 WA

kzw2007 — 14 Feb 2008 2:08:46 GMT

I would love to connect with anyone researching this family and find whom the parents are of Oren/Orrin C. Holtlon. He is one of our Civil War Vets resting at our local Cemetery.

1840 Oren/Orrin C. Holton was born 2/20/1834 he says in Wayne Co. MI I cannot find a family with an Oren/Orrin in MI of that age.

1850 I cannot find Oren/Orrin C. Holton 1834/MI anywhere in MI or IL

1860 I still cannot find Oren/Orrin Holton he says he joined the 1st IL Light Infantry Co. E on 12/19/1861 as a private from Chicago, Cook Co. IL and was discharged 12/24/1864 at Louisville, KY Oren C. Holton requested pension from that service and spent many years after his wife died in a Soldiers Home in 1900-1910 in Adams Co. IL

1870 Bellevue, Eaton Co., MI Orrin Holten 1835/MI farmer, Louise 1840/NY, Edith 1866/MI, Millie 1869/MI Oren dose not say when he married Louisa in his pension request as she was dead by then. Two doors down is a George Holten 1847/MI, and wife Griselda Holten 1852/OH suspect Orrin’s brother.

1880 Green Plains, Allegan, MI Orren Holten 1835/MI farmer, Louisa 1840/NY, Edith 1866/MI, Minnie 1869/MI, Wm. 1869/MI, Bertha 1872/MI

Home for Vol Soldiers 6/30/1895
Name: Oren C. Holton Regiment: E Rank: Private Months Served: 36 Birth Place: Michigan Age: 61 Disability: varicose veins Place of Admittance: Ill.
Status: Northwestern Branch discharged 02 Apr 1895

1900 Quincy, Adams Co. IL Old Soldiers Home Orrin C. Holton age 64 widow Inmate father b/MA, Mother /VT

1910 Riverside, Adams Co. IL Orien C. Holton 1833/MI age 77 wd inmate b/MI father MA, mother VT says inmate at Old Soldiers home.

Orien C. Holton died 1/5/1914 at Ft. Stielicom Pierce Co. his occupation was farmer and information came from Court records. He is burried at Evergreen Cemetery Everett, WA

OREN HOLTON OBITURARY 12-4-1928 Post #89 Everett

Oren Holton, Mrs. A.W.(Edith) Barber’s father, died Monday evening in Tacoma. The body was brought to this city last evening accompanied by Mrs. Barber. The funeral is to be held Friday afternoon at 3 o:clock from Maulsby’s Chapel. Mr. Holton was 79 years of age and a member of John Buford Post, G.A.R. He enlisted in 1861, in Company E first ILL Light Artillery, serving until the close of the war. Services at the Chapel will be conducted by Rev. Caudill at the cemetery. The Post will have charge and all comrades and ladies of the G.A.R. and Relief Corps are requested to attend the Service.

1910 Everett, Snohomish Co. WA Austin Barber 1864/WI, Edith 1866/MI, Earl 1888/SD, Hazel 1890 MN and living with the Barber family is Edith nee Holton Barber's sister Bertha Holton 1878/MI noted as sister in law.

Morgan - Hager - Marriage

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:44:36 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 102
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, Dec 4, 1930
Morgan - Hager
A very quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. Oscar Morgan, November 25th, 1930 when his daughter, Miss Mary M. Morgan was united in marriage to Jesse L. Hager, only a few of their near relatives were present. Mr. John Lozo Jr. acting as best man and Mrs. John Lozo Jr. was maid of honor. Rev. F. P. Sprague officiating. The many friends of the happy couple wish them much joy and many days of usefulness.

King, William Louis - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:43:24 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 104
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, January 29, 1931
William Louis King
William Louis King was born in Boring County, Maryland, March 10th, 1860, and departed this life January 25th, 1931, at the age of 70 years, 10 months, 15 days. He was one of a family of ten children born to Frederick and Catherine King, six of whom are still living. At the age of eighteen years he came to Michigan. On January 16th, 1884 he was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Evalena Fuller, who preceded him in death five years ago. to this union six children were born; Charles Frederick, Zella I. Wells, Hazel E. Bosworth, Mabel E. Johnson, Albert L. and William Harold. Most of his life has been spent around Vermontville. The last three years he has made his home with his mother-in-law, Mrs. C. F. Fuller. He leaves to mourn their loss his mother-in-law, six children, fourteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers of Maryland and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Fuller, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. V. B. Niles and interment was at Woodlawn cemetery.

Griswold, Rose Wing (nee Loring) - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:41:30 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 106
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, March 5, 1931
Mrs. Wm. Griswold Passed Away
Mrs. Wm. Griswold, a former well known and highly respected resident of Vermontville, passed away at Portland Oregon, Friday morning, (February 27, 1931) and her son Graham Griswold accompanied the remains to Grand Rapids and Wednesday afternoon they were brought here, (March 4, 1931) and burial was made in the family lot in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Griswold and son, Mr. Trowbridge, Mrs. Kate Pray Adams, Roy Fuller and others from Grand Rapids accompanied them. Mr. Geddes, Von Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawes were among friends present from Charlotte, and Dr. St. Clare Parsons and wife of Greenville. Dr. Parsons conducted the burial service which was attended by quite a company of Vermontville friends.

Wells, Clayton Hamilton - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:36:24 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 108
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, March 19, 1931
Clayton Hamilton Wells, son of Melissa R. and Benjamin F. Wells was born August 21, 1860, in Clarendon Township, Calhoun County, Michigan. In November of that year, the family moved to Eaton County, to the farm in Kalamo Township which has remained the homestead. For eight years he lived in Kansas, and there on December 26, 1886, he married Anna M. Henry. Shortly after his return to Michigan, he became a member of the Vermontville Masonic Lodge Number 232, F. & A. M. His death occurred March 13, 1931. He leaves behind him is wife, Mrs. Anna Wells, four children, Carl B. Wells, Hazel M. Rickle, Violetta M. Purdy and Leola A. Vincent, and six grandchildren. Besides his immediate family, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alice Parker, three brothers, Clark E., Perry B. and Clinton K. Wells, the latter a twin brother, and six nephews and nieces. Mr. Wells spent his entire life quietly working on his farm. He was a man of sterling character, enjoying the respect and confidence of the community in which he lived. He had a merry heart and drew to himself the friendly comradeship of those around him. He had a cherry personality and his kindly presence will be missed by many. The funeral services were held at the home of his son, Carl B. Wells, the homestead of Benjamin F. Wells, Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, March 15, 1931. Elder J. W. Roach, an old friend of the family, officiated. Interment was made at the Kalamo cemetery.

Bennett - Sprague - Marriage

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:32:57 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 110
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, May 14, 1931
Mrs. Morris Bennett announces the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Rhea to Mr. Ernest Stuart Sprague on Friday, May 1, 1931, New York City, New York. they will be at home after June 1 at 333 East 43rd street, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Sprague left immediately in a month's wedding trip to Bermuda. Mr. Sprague is a former Vermontville and charlotte boy and is now consul for the National Broadcasting Company. He is a brother of Milton Sprague and of Evelyn and Frances Sprague, now of Detroit.

Campbell, Lillian (nee Green) - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:31:05 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 111
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, June 11, 1931
Mrs Lillian Green Campbell, daughter of Lorn and Mary Green was born in Vermontville, April 17, 1855 and departed from this life June 5, 1931 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arby Lovell in Charlotte, where she was visiting when taken ill. Every thing that human skill could do was done, but to no avail. As her Master said, "Well done good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
At the age of two years her mother died, sometime later her father married Katherine Rulison, who tenderly cared for her as she did for her own. September 22, 1874 she was united in marriage to William Campbell who preceded her in death, May 24, 1902. To this union were born five children all of whom survive and were near to help care for her in her last days. Mrs. Campbell became a member of the M. E. Church at the age of 12 years and remained a faithful and loyal christian to the last. Those who are left to mourn their loss are: Mrs. Jennie Rawson, Mrs. Vinnie Hawkins of Vermontville, Mrs. Minnie Lovell of Charlotte, Lorn of Mulliken and Dale of Vermontville, 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, 1 sister, a host of relatives and friends.

Loveland - Berry - Marriage

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:28:18 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2, Page 112
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, July 2, 1931
Loveland - Berry
A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Loveland on Friday the 26th of June at four o'clock to witness the marriage of their daughter, Vera Agnes to Mr. M. L. Berry of Battle Creek, formerly of Cave Spring, Georgia. A corner of the living room was decorated to form a green bower and arch with softly shaded lights in front of which stood the happy couple accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gutchess, the impressive ring ceremony being performed by Rev. Victor Niles. After congratulations and the serving of refreshments, Mr. and Mrs. Berry drove to Detroit to spend the weekend and are now at home in Battle Creek, at 23 Highland Avenue.

Loveland, Zella Katherine (nee Williams) - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:25:55 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbook #2 - Page 112
Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, July 2, 1931
Mrs. Leon Loveland passed away after a brief illness at her home in Chester last Tuesday. Her death was a terrible shock to relatives and friends. Zella Katherine Williams was born April 25, 1896, and departed this life June 29, 1931, at the age of 35 years, 2 months and 5 days. Her parents were Ellsworth and Sylvia Williams, residents of Eaton County, who preceded her in death. She was married March 11, 1915, to Leon D. Loveland and to this union were born eight children, Donald, Theda, Dorean, Lois, Dale, Eugene, Frank and Frances. Besides these left to mourn are the husband, one sister, Mrs. Arthur Simons, of Mulliken, a brother Floyd Williams of Grand Ledge, a step-father, William Mead of Mulliken, three step-sisters and one step-brother besides a host of other relatives and friends. Zella was of a loving and cheerful disposition, making her home surroundings bright and happy and she will be greatly missed by those who will ever cherish her memory.
The funeral services were held at the home in Chester township, Friday July 3, 1931, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Fern Wheeler officiated with interment at the Mulliken Cemetery.

Trim, Gertrude (nee Preston) - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:23:11 GMT

The Sunfield Sentinel
Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, August 23, 1951
Long Illness Fatal To Mrs. Gertrude Trim
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mapes Funeral Home for Mrs. Gertrude Preston Trim, who died at her home in Sunfield, August 19, just two weeks after her seventy-fourth birthday. Mrs. Trim was the daughter of Runnels and Louisa Preston. She was married in 1899 to Homer Deuel and they had one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Shipman of Sunfield. Mr. Deuel died in 1923, and Mrs. Trim was married in 1929 to Mr. Roy H. Trim. surviving besides the husband and daughter are: three stepsons, John and George of Lansing, and Harry of Milan; a granddaughter, Eseylene, of Seattle, Washington; two great granddaughters; and several step-great-grandchildren. Interment was in Freemire cemetery.

Bebee, Lorraine V (nee Gerlinger) - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:21:30 GMT

Lansing State Journal
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
November 29, 2007

Lorraine V. Bebee (nee Gerlinger)Leslie, MI Age 76, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007, after a short illness. Born August 6, 1931, to the late Ruth Shower-man Robinson and Waldo Gerlinger in Sunfield, MI, she graduated from Sunfield High School in 1948 as valedictorian of the senior class. Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Jane Hyde Varmecky of Tulsa, OK, Cheryl Bebee of Traverse City, MI, and Debra Freeman of Mason, MI; loving companion, Dan Gilchrist of Leslie, MI; grandchildren, Christie Clark English of Lansing, MI, Carley Clark of Traverse City, MI, Jeremy Hyde of Tulsa, OK, Christopher Hyde of Seattle, WA; great-grandson, Colin English of Lansing, MI. Lorraine was active in Mason community activities during the 1950s and 1960s, which included recruiting the volunteers for the Red Cross Bloodmobile when it was held in Mason several times a year. She started Welcome Wagon in Mason, building the program to one of the largest in the area. Lorraine also started the Mason Welcome Wagon Club, a group for newcomers to Mason. She was co-chair of the Mason Centennial Celebration in 1965. Friends are welcome to join the family for a memorial wake in Lorraine's honor at the home of Deb and Tom Freeman, on Saturday, December 8th, at 4 p.m. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason.

Teeple, Ethan Blaine - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:18:38 GMT

The County Journal
Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan
December 9, 2007 - Page 22
Ethan Blaine Teeple
Ethan wanted to be a policeman when he grew up. He played T-Ball and soccer with the Roanoke Youth Sports League. He was a member of Union Church Children’s Ministry. He attended Happy Days Preschool in Roanoke. Ethan was born on August 2, 2002 in Fort Wayne, a son of Gary II and Autumn (Spitzley) Teeple. Survivors include his parents: Gary II and Autumn Teeple of Roanoke, a brother: Trevor Teeple at home, grandparents: Marvin and Silver Spitzley of Charlotte, MI, Gary and Joyce Teeple of Decatur, great grandparents: Ernam and Virginia Royston of Charlotte, MI, Robert and Laurine Spitzley of Mulliken, MI and Maurice Teeple of Decatur. He was preceded in death by two great grandmothers: Mary Teeple, Esther Braun, and a great grandfather: Jerome Braun. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2007 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and also on Friday, November 30, 2007 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Union Church, 3688 E. 400 N., Huntington, Indiana. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Union Church with two hours of visitation prior to the service with Pastor Jeff Carroll and Pastor Howard Cherry officiating. Interment will be at the Union Cemetery in Huntington County. Memorials are to Union Church Children’s Ministry c/o Union Church, 3688 E. 400 N., Huntington, IN 46750.

Haddix, Mattie O.- Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:17:18 GMT

Grand Ledge Independent
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan
January 8, 1991
Mattie O. Haddix
Mattie O. Haddix, 94 of Grand Ledge died January 2, 1991. Mrs. Haddix was born September 19, 1896, in Watertown Township, Clinton county, the daughter of Dow and Ella (Hill) Pennington. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Nancy Haddix of Grand Ledge; two daughters, Dortha Bedaine and Sharon Fleck, both of Grand Ledge; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and two daughters, Margaret Haddix and Donna Dravenstatt. Services were held January 5, at the Peters and Murray funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Rev. Fields of the Eagle United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Union Cemetery, Oneida Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Austin, Roger L. - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:15:06 GMT

Grand Ledge Independent
Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan
December 15, 1987
Roger L. Austin
Roger L. Austin, 65, of 709 Pleasant Street, Grand Ledge, died December 7, 1987 at a Lansing hospital. Mr. Austin was born April 2, 1922 in Eaton county, the son of Lawrence and Edris (Cramer) Austin. He was a lifetime Grand Ledge area resident; a graduate of the Grand Ledge High School class of 1940. He was a retired employee of the Lansing Drop Forge after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Mulliken Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 412 and the Mulliken OES Chapter No. 161. He enjoyed gardening. Survivors include his wife, Frances; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Stephen Dugas of Lansing, Dianne and Gregory Moeggenberg of Charlotte, and Debra and Gregory Stewart of Bath; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Wendy Austin of Grand Ledge; five grandchildren; four sisters, Edris Ruedrich of Ohio, Florence Lembeck of Florida, Sarah Meyers of Arizona, and Mable Crandall of Utah; three brothers, David, Stuart, and Russell Austin and step-mother Mable Austin, all of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. Services were December 10 at Peters & Murray funeral Home with the Rev. Philip Brown of the Grand Ledge First United Methodist church officiating. Masonic services were conducted by the Mulliken Masonic Lodge No. 412. Interment was at Meadowbrook Cemetery.

Bosworth, Lyle & Esther (nee Wonser) - Obit

JDSedore — 11 Feb 2008 1:13:05 GMT

Maple Valley News
Nashville, Barry County, MI
Tuesday, April 8, 2003

Lyle & Esther Bosworth
Cumming, Georgia - An avid fisherman, Lyle Bosworth passed away at the age of 86 on January 4, 2003 in Cumming, Georgia where he had recently moved to be closer to his children. Formerly from Vermontville, Lyle and his wife, Esther (Wonser) lived on an 80 acre farm on Dow road for almost 20 years. Esther died at the age of 87 on January 30, 2000 in Lake Wales, Florida. The couple had been married for 59 years. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2003 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes Fisher chapel, Sunfield, Michigan.

Disbro

SherryLuMarshall — 26 Jan 2008 9:52:31 GMT

My great grandmother came from Ohio with her family and settled in Eaton Rapids until she married my great grandfather. Their names were Charles Baxter and Eubie Disbro. If anyone has any information on them I would greatly appreciated.

Acel Cain-obituary

dolly68 — 4 Feb 2008 1:32:12 GMT

Looking for obituary on Acel Cain he died April 1966 in
Charlotte, Michigan.

Please respond to scribrace@yahoo.com
Vicki

Acel Cain-obituary

dolly68 — 4 Feb 2008 1:31:25 GMT

Looking for obituary on Acel Cain he died April 1966 in
Charlotte, Michigan.

Martin Stoddard Brackett-Bellevue 1840-1877

brackettwilliam — 31 Jan 2008 1:26:56 GMT

Martin Stoddard Brackett was born in Elbridge, Onondaga County, New York, the son of Ezra Brackett. He was born on 19 Dec 1810 and was educated in the public schools, the local academy and under the tuition of the local Presbyterian minister. In 1828 he. With his brother, had the charge of a large number of men and teams going overland to Washington, D.C., to work on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. At the end of two years he returned to Elbridge and resumed his studies with the pastor. He commenced in 1831 civil engineering in New Jersey and was engaged in the construction of a canal built through that state. He entered a law office in Camillus, New York where he studied for over two years. In 1836 he again engaged in railroad and canal construction in New York. He removed to Bellevue, Eaton County, Michigan in 1838 and entered the law office of Gibbs and Bradley, of Marshall. He was admitted to practice law in 1839. During that same year he was elected to the office of County Clerk and was twice re-elected to that office. At the next election he was chosen to serve as District Attorney. He was nominated in 1842 for the State Senate, by the Whig party but was defeated in that election. He was a democrat and was nominated for the State Senate in 1856 and for Lieutenant Governor in 1864, by that party. He was one of the organizers of the Peninsular Railway, which took place at his law office and he was the company’s secretary until 1873. He was closely identified with the Independent Order of Good Templars in its early history and for three years held the office of Grand Worthy Chief Templar. He was also a Mason in high standing and as such was well known throughout the state. Between three and four hundred Masons followed his remains to the grave. He was a prominent member of the State Pioneer Society and made one of the finest collections of Indian and mineral relics in the state. He contributed liberally to the bettering of the conditions of his fellow man and worked for the good of his locality. He was a man of excellent habits and set a good example for others. He resided continuously in Bellevue, from 1838 until his death, which occurred on 07 Feb 1877. He possessed a great physical as well as intellectual strength and while he was in enjoyment of apparently complete health he was stricken with a fatal attack of pneumonia. It is estimated that twelve hundred persons attended his funeral. Matrin S. Brackett married on 18 Dec 1834 to Lovisa Earll who was born on 23 Aug 1816 in Marcellus, New York. She died on 30 Sep 1887 in Charlotte, Michigan. Lovisa was the daughter of David and Hannah (Bowen) Earll of Otsico, New York. After Martin died Lovisa lived with her daughter, Mrs. Huggett in Charlotte. For fifteen years she was a patient sufferer from disease. He life was one of activity, usefulness and devotion to family and friends. Their children were:

1. Reuben E. Brackett b. 19 Feb 1835, married 07 Oct 1858 to Helen C. Flint.
2. Martin S. Brackett b. 01 May 1837, married 29 Dec 1858 to Harriet A. Bond.
3. Irving Dwight Brackett b. 04 May 1839, married 14 May 1861 to Mary A. Gross.
4. Vera Lovisa Brackett b. 26 Dec 1841, married 05 Nov 1861 to Charles P. Brown.
5. Edgar Darwin Brackett b. 24 Nov 1844, married 04 Dec 1877 to Lydia E. Clark.
6. Mary Elizabeth Brackett b. 27 Jun 1848, married 22 Nov 1871 to George Huggett.
7. Charles Marion Brackett b. 27 Jun 1848, twin with Mary, died 06 Sep 1855.
8. Frank Crosby Brackett b. 16 Sep 1852, married 01 Sep 1875 to Margaret Fargo.
9. George Earl Brackett b. 09 May 1854, married 25 Apr 1877 to Minnie L. Hall.
10. Davie E. Brackett b. 17 May 1857, married 17 Sep 1884 to Caroline L. Bradly
11. Caroline Cynthia Brackett b. 10 May 1859, married 17 Jun 1885 to David W. Bolles, M.D.

Anna Dean and "Jeils" Dean: need marriage Records, 1841

Encanto59 — 29 Jan 2008 1:34:38 GMT

On the Dibean Marriage Index, I found two Dean marriages that may be for two of the children of my Daniel M. Dean of Ontario, Canada but I have not been able to track them further. They just do not appear on any census search or other searches I have tried today on internet, my only way of research since I do not live close to research libraries. I wonder if someone could please look at the marriage records and give me the information from them?

Both marriages took place in Eaton County, 1841 and are:
Dean, Anna - John Reynolds, Eaton, 23 Jan 1841
Deen, Jeils - Jane Crispall, Eaton, 15 April 1841
(His name should be Dean, Giles; must be bad handwriting!)

Thank you for any help you can give...

Normal School in Charlotte, MI

lindagoodde — 26 Jan 2008 5:33:45 GMT

Looking information on the Normal School in Charlotte, MI.
Where was the school located, if there are any graduation books or list of students that graduated. Looking for information between 1918 and 1922?

Rebecca Eaton

ktskin — 25 Jan 2008 3:00:39 GMT

I am looking for any information on Rebecca Eaton. Born 1810 reportedly in New Hampshire. Married Selah Trask. they lived in Deerfield Ma. and had 6 children. Moved to Iowa in the 1850s. Rebecca died there in Chickasaw County in 1897. I have been unable to locate parents of Rebecca, place of marriage etc. Please contact me if you have any information or leads to Rebbecca Eaton Trask.

Ebenezer West b. 1818 NY m. Laura in 1856

WESTW — 2 Jan 2008 4:06:51 GMT

Looking for direct male descendant of Ebenezer West who had George Wilbor West who had Clyde West and Alva G. West..Alva G. West had Bon M. West. Would like to find male line to participate in the West DNA project. Clyde E. West had Homer G. West b. 1906 . Ebenezer's parents were Francis West & Sally of Chazy , Clinton Co NY. DNA would prove or disprove that Francis is kin to Samuel West in Peru, Clinton Co NY. DNA of Samuel descendant connects to a West line in Onondaga Co NY and a line out of NH/VT

Ebenezer West b. 1818 NY m. Laura in 1856

WESTW — 2 Jan 2008 4:05:59 GMT

Looking For Linda Ladner/Starkey/Bell

Juliekrbec1 — 17 Apr 2005 4:33:46 GMT

I am looking for Linda Ladner that has posted messages on this board, the last one I seen was in 2000. She gave an e-mail address as lindaladner@aol.com. but it is no longer in use. If anyone knows her new e-mail could you please have her e-mail me at juliekrbec@sbcglobal.net. She is a g-granddaugther to my garndmothers sister "Elizabeth Starkey"
Thank you.

Mast, Charles Orlando

JDSedore — 27 Nov 2007 5:01:36 GMT

Charles Orlando Mast
1920 - 2007
Vermontville, Michigan
Mr. Mast passed away on Saturday November 10, 2007 at the Dimondale Nursing Care Center in Dimondale, Michigan at the age of 86, where he had resided for the past 3 years. He was the first born to the late Orlando Jeremiah and Christina Lena Weber Mast of Kempton, Illinois on December 6, 1920. Charles graduated from Sunfield High School in 1940 and entered into the Army July 1942 where he was a Private with the Detachment Quartermaster Corps (K-9) Division where he trained dogs for special assignments during WWII. He was stationed at Panama Canal with his unit at this time. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Lucille Elsie Larson Mast and Daughter, Virginia Ann Weatherbee. He is survived by his son, Warren Charles and Yvonne Marsh Mast, daughter, Loretta Faye Henigan, and daughter, Charlotte Sue Mast, grandchildren, Malinda Henigan and Javier Ruperto, Tracy Sidles, Brian Mast and Tammy Heifner, Bobby Mast and Elshia Pratt, great grandchildren, Madison Sidles, Michael Hall, Miriana Ruperto, Lanicia Laguerre, and Bonnie Mast, brothers, Durwood and Madeline Mast of Beaverton, MI, Donald and Shirley Mast of Lake Odessa, MI and many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. The family would like to extend a very warm thank-you to the Nursing Staff that cared for our father while he was at Dimondale and all of the staff that visited, picked on and teased him to make it his home. Thank you Gwen Storm and Jennifer Roberts for the long encouraging talks to keep all of our minds at ease. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. We love you Dad! A Memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. - Monday Nov. 19, 2007 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI with Rev. Bobbie Weller officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Procession and Burial of Cremains with Full military rites at the Sunfield Cemetery will follow the service at the funeral home. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.Legacy.com Where Life Stories Live On The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home.

Jesse Denison - Walton Township

isberg48 — 20 Nov 2007 5:18:20 GMT

Looking for any information on Jesse Denison who lived in Walton Township according to 1850 Census. He died in 1860 and is listed on the 1860 Mortality Census for Walton Township. According to the census records he was born in CT abt 1795.

One Eaton County history book lists several Dennison's as a surname involving early landowners. No Jesse but one was blank first name on a tax roll.

Thank you,
Larry Isberg
isberg48@yahoo.com

WRIGHT

RUSTYD — 20 Apr 2004 8:35:17 GMT

I am trying to locate a cemetery where many of my WRIGHT ancestors are buried. In particular, I am looking for the graves of William & Berinthia Wright and Amos & Josephine Wright. I have a suspicion that once I find them, I will find others. I was told they are buried in a "small parish cemetery just north of Battle Creek". If anyone knows of such a place, please let me know.

DUNHAM-HANSELMAN

B. J. Dunham — 17 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info re. Aaron Dunham m. Mehetable Wood., Christine K. Hanselman m. John B. Dunham, David Parker m.Sarah J.Smith, Minnie Parker m. Frank Thomas Randall. All from Eaton Co.>Sunfield>Mulliken area.

Photo taken in Charlotte, Michigan

DLondeen — 16 Nov 2007 11:15:06 GMT

I am hoping someone might recognize the men in the attached photo. The lady is Francilla Frost and it is thought she married George Loope(sp) and perhaps he is the younger man in the photo. I am not sure why they were in Charlotte, Michigan, where the photo was taken at Beardsley Studio. Maybe they were living there or maybe they were visiting the older man in the photo.
I would appreciate any information.
Thank you
Donna at DonnaL@cox.net

Phineas Walker... died after 1860, may be buried in Bellevue, but where?

lattabrook — 6 Nov 2007 9:41:29 GMT

I am looking for my third great grandfather Phineas Walker's tombstone, he was born about 1783. He fought in the War of 1812.

Phineas was listed in Barry Cty 1860 census. I think after that he lived in Bellevue township with his wife Mary/Mercy born abt 1792, and son Michael W. Walker. Phineas Walker was not listed in 1870 census, so I think he died by then.
Would like to find where this family is buried or anyone related to them.

Floyd Nelson Ball and father Bina Ball

jenniferstultz — 5 Nov 2007 12:28:04 GMT

Hello!

I am looking for any information about Floyd and his father Bina Ball. I have Bina born about 1857 near Charlotte and in the 1880 census, shows he was married that year to Ellen E. Powers (I think Powers.) But Floyd was born in 1879, so I think they may have been married in 1879 also. The different years of census have me confused, as in 1860, shows Bina as R. Urbina, 3 years and a female! I know this has to be him, his father's name is Nelson, which is also Floyd's middle name - as I have no proof of this, just strong coincidence with being born in the same area, etc. Nelson shows he is married to Barbara in that same year census - 1860. Any help is greatly appreciated! Floyd is my great-great-grandad! I thought I had his obituary, but all I can find is his program from his funeral, which says he is laid to rest in the Bosworth Cemetery in Eaton, County....so he never moved far from home!
Thanks to anyone that can help!
Jennifer

Everett, Pvt. Esper E. - Obit

JDSedore — 1 Nov 2007 7:06:48 GMT

Vermontville Scrapbooks
Vermontville, Eaton County, MI
#3, Page 80
Vet Is Buried At Vermontville

Vermontville - Military funeral services for Pvt. Esper E. Everett of Vermontville were held Wednesday. He was the community's first World War II fatality. Pvt. Esper was killed November 27, 1942 in New Guinea while with the 32nd division. He entered the service in April, 1940. He was survived by his father, Clifton of Battle Creek; his mother, Mrs. Elsie Esper of Kalamazoo; a brother Arthur of Lansing, and three sisters, Maxine of Battle Creek, Mrs. Laberta Morgan of Nashville and Mrs.. Loretta McCormick of Kalamazoo. burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery

Bosworth, Allan D.

JDSedore — 27 Jul 2006 10:28:40 GMT

The Sunfield Sentinel
Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, June 26, 1980
Former Sunfield Man Dies
Allan D. Bosworth, 72, of 5383 Lew Avenue, Toledo Ohio, died June 16, 1980 in a Toledo hospital. He was a salesman for the former Farm Crest Pastries Company four years, retiring in 1971. Previously he was a route salesman 24 years for the Jersey Bread Company and prior to that managed A & P Food Stores in Wauscon and Bowling Green. Surviving are his wife, Nellie, daughter Mrs. Marilyn Bull of Streeter, Illinois, two sons Allan Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio and Douglas of Weston, Ohio. Also two half-brothers, John and William, both of Sunfield, Michigan. Services were held Thursday, June 19 at Ansberg West Mortuary, Toledo, Ohio.

First marriage in Rives Township History Book - Harrison Berry and Miss Myra Fisher a niece of Pardon Fisher.

BarbaraDrummer75 — 23 Oct 2007 3:02:23 GMT

In the Rives Township History Book:
The first marriage was Harrison Berry and Miss Myra Fisher, a niece of
Pardon Fisher. The wedding was held at the home of the bride's uncle. Samuel
Prescott Justice of Peace performed the marriage rites in 1840. At the
reception fried cakes were furnished by the Fisher family and all who
attended the wedding had all they could eat. John Leach, grandfather of
Alfred (Pat) Leach of Rives Junction and William Northrup were among those
attending.

We wonder if there is anything available that would tell who Maria/Myra's
father is. A brother of Pardon (who is in Jackson County) but is the father
of Maria/Myra James Fisher of Eaton county, or, did yet another brother
accompany them to NY.

I and a cousin believe that Harrison Berry is William H. (Harrison) Berry
and that Myra Fisher is Maria (Fisher) Berry and that they are counted in
the 1840 census in the household of John Berry MI, Jackson, Tompkins.
Males
1 20 under 30
1 60 uner 70
females
1 15 and under 20
1 60 and under 70.
Trees I have found have the marriage as abt 1842 so originally I discounted
this household as possibly having Maria in it, then after finding more over
the course of time, and due to the information from a generous look up
person, do believe that this is them.

This is Maria and family in 1850.
1850 MI, Henrietta, Jackson

Maria Berry 27 f NY

Helen 7 f Mich

Edgar 5 m Mich

William 3 Mich

George 1 m Mich

Amos Evans 14 NY

William Fisher 23 Farmer NY

(Is William Fisher a brother of Maria? Otherwise related?)

We haven't yet found a marriage for George Lee and Maria but here they are
in 1860 and the Berry kids are now going by Lee.

1860 Michigan, Jackson, Rives

George Lee 37 m farmer NY

Maria 36 f NY

Hellen 16 f Mich

Edgar 14 m Mich

William 12 m Mich

George 10 m Mich

Oscar 8 m Mich

We have followed Edgar Berry hoping to find out who his Fisher grandparents
are without success. He and Jesse Leigh Fisher who is a son of Pardon T
Fisher show together in the 1870, though Edgar is indexed Beery.
Edgar being with Jesse Leigh Fisher, son of Pardon, makes a family
relationship seem likely.

In 1870 Edgar is indexed as Beery.
1870 Subdivision No Two, County of Clay Territory, State of
Dakota
Vermillion Dakota Territory.

Fisher Jesse L 44 m w Farmer b. New York
Mary L 36 f w Keeping House b.New York
John W? 14 m, b. Michigan
Clara 13 f, b. Michigan
James 11 m, b. Michigan
William 7 m, b. Michigan
Charles 5 m, b. Dakota Territory
Fred 3, b. Dakota Territory
Jesse 9/12 m, B. Dakota Territory Aug
Turner Frances 26 f, b. New York
Beery Edgar 27? m, b. Michigan
Turner John W? 70 m, b. New York

We have been trying to figure out who the parents of my GGgrandmother,
Harriet Rachel Fisher Bryant are and she and her husband Sylvanus Bryant
(marriage record is found recorded as Brant) and took place in Rives,
Jackson, MI and at first we suspected that Harriet was daughter of Pardon,
but a search on Heritage Quest has his daughter Harriet married to an Austin
and she died the history says at age 23 and that has them married 5 January
1852. It appears that Harriet is survived by a son William Austin and after
the death of Harriet Mr. Austin married Mary E. Whitney, daughter of Obediah
Whitney. Obediah's family is right above William and Harriet Austin in the
1850 census.

1850 Michigan, Jackson, Henrietta 27 day of Augt

1054-1078

William I? ?Austin 23 m farmer Ny

Harriet 21 f NY

With yet another Fisher family present in MI, Jackson, Henrietta in 1850,
which is where my GGgrandparents Sylvanus and Harriet Bryant and 1 yr old
son Henry Densmore Bryant are as well and her maiden name of Fisher, it just
seems hopeful that there is something in the area that would point toward
naming relationships and her parents. They are all very near one another.

Also in 1850 MI, Jackson, Henrietta is

1050-1073

George L Fisher 28 m Brickmaker NY

Caroline 22 f NY

Althea 4 f Mich

Isora 3 f Mich

Lewis 1 m Mich.

We've followed George L. to Illinois and from Illinois to Iowa where he died
at the Soldiers Home in Marshalltown, Marshall County Iowa. We found also a
William E. Fisher in Illinois that is a good match for the William that was
with Maria Berry in 1850.

I fear that I've written to much, just so very anxious to determine if there
is in fact a relationship between these Fisher's and to find the parents and
siblings of my GGgrandmother Harriet.

Thanks for reading!

Barbara Drummer

Edward A. Miller

fruitcakes123 — 11 Oct 2007 1:33:43 GMT

Would anyone be willing to look up an obituary for me? I am willing to pay a reasonable fee. Here is the information that I find on the SSDI:

Social Security Death Index
about Edward Miller
Name: Edward Miller
SSN: 381-40-6687
Last Residence: 48837 Grand Ledge, Eaton, Michigan, United States of America
Born: 27 Sep 1880
Died: Mar 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (1957-1958 )

If this is the Edward that I am searching for, he was born in Ohio.

Thank you!

DEWATERS

connectingcarmen — 28 Oct 2005 3:17:33 GMT

Does anyone have any info on Dewaters who lived in Eaton Rapids, Michigan 1910-1930? (Eaton County) Specifically David (H), Melinda (Wife), Melvin (Son), Margaret G. (Wife of Melvin Sr.), Melvin Jr. (Son), Marion D (Son), Vera B (daug), Floyd E. (son), Leslie C (son) and Homer E (son).

Searching for a Bismark Museum in Vermontville, MI

Becky_Moran — 22 Sep 2007 7:24:39 GMT

Does aanyone know about a Bismark Museum and have a contact for it in Vermontville, MI?

It is said they have a picture of some Sackett relatives.

Thanks,
R. Moran

Steward, Dorothy May Coppess - Obit

JDSedore — 20 Sep 2007 2:07:04 GMT

Steward, Dorothy May (Coppess) Lake Odessa, MI Dorothy May (Coppess) Steward left her earthly home carried by angels into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 14, 2007. She was born on May 8, 1916 and lived in the Sunfield/Lake Odessa area all of her 91 years. She was a member of the Sunfield United Brethren Church and served in many capacities; Sunday School teacher, Women’s Missionary Fellowship member, choir member. She had become a follower of Jesus at an early age and believed that God is with us whatever we face in life. Dorothy’s parents preceded her in death: George Ashton Coppess and Mae Emily (Gallup) Coppess. Her husband of 59 years, O. Dale Steward passed away on April 7, 1994. Two of their five children have also passed away; Wendal B. Steward on Dec. 8, 2000 and Jeffery D. Steward on June 25, 2002. Two grandsons have also passed away; Lucas T. Steward on Sept. 19, 1998, and Kirk Lee Steward August 25, 2007. Dorothy was the last living of her six siblings; Lucy L. Coppess, John E. Coppess, Adelaide K. (Coppess) Dalton, George M. Coppess, Charles S. Coppess, and Ruth E. Coppess. During her life Dorothy was an energetic, fun loving people person who had many friends and acquaintances. She also had a myriad of interests that kept her busy and on the go. Camping, quilting, crocheting, crafts, family and community history, writing stories and poetry, antiques, animals and nature and games. Dorothy loved to cook, she worked in several area restaurants, and she was well known for her delicious baked goods. She also worked for Lakewood Public Schools Hot Lunch program for several years. Dorothy was an avid bowler and also loved to watch her children and grandchildren participate in sports activities. She leaves behind many friends and relatives who will miss her greatly. Her son Larry (Marilee) Steward of Sunfield, son Bill L. Steward and Faye Foltz of Mulliken, daughter Nancy Jo (Warren) Terry of Lawton, MI, daughter in law Shelley (Jeff) Steward of Woodland, and a special sister in law Laura Steward of Lake Odessa. Her loving and beloved grandchildren; Kevin (Tricia) Steward, Karin (Ronnie) Raymond, John D. Steward, Rebecca (Darin) White, David (Mary) Terry, Meredith (Dan) Hutton, Matthew (Jennifer) Steward, and Gabriel (Melissa) Steward. Seventeen great grandchildren; Jolena, Dylan, Ashleigh, Diedra, Angelica, David, Toni, Andrew, Ryan, Logan, Eric, Sophia, Georgia, Kennedy, Taylor, and Whitney. Three great, great grandchildren; Kendyl Renee, Cameron Brockman and Lola Marie. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. - Tuesday Sept. 18, 2007 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. The family will receive their friends on Monday 1-3 and 6-8 P.M. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. The family suggests in Lieu of flowers that memorials can be given to the Spy’s Scholarship program or the Laurel Mission in Kentucky. C/O RFH PO Box 36 Sunfield, MI 48890. For more information www.Legacy.com The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield: Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, Michigan.

Jennie Roscoe-obituray

dolly68 — 15 Sep 2007 1:45:52 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON Jennie "Bisel" Roscoe. She
married Daneil Cleveland Roscoe 8/30/1896. Buried at
Boswork Cemetery in Eaton County.

She also was married to my uncle Harrison Willis. They
married 4-4-1892. We don't know anything on Harrison
Willis. Where he died or when he died. I assume between
1892 and 1896.

Contact: Vicki Scribner scribrace@yahoo.com

Sayer, Ruth Ione - Obit

JDSedore — 14 Sep 2007 8:26:51 GMT

Ruth 'Ione' Sayer - Portland, MI - Age 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. She was born on January 27, 1928 the daughter of Mearl and Clementine (Smith) Rairigh. Ione enjoyed square dancing for 30 years, reading, helping with the friends of the library group in Portland and being a Cub Scout den-mother. She also loved sewing and was known as a wonderful seamstress. She was the manager of the Shoreline Lake Condominium Association for 3 years and also spent time as the treasurer for the city of Sunfield. Ione is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Dorothy Henney and brother, Clayton Rairigh. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John; children, Steve (Brenda) Sayer and Diane (Larry) Carr; grandchildren, Barbara Malsch, Scott Sayer, Cindy Bloomer and Shawn McIntyre; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers, Melvin Rairigh and Vivian Rairigh and sister, Ilene Pierce. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2007 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland; with Pastor Paul Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Danby Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2007. Contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in Ione's name.

Foltz, Richard James - Obit

JDSedore — 14 Sep 2007 8:25:20 GMT

The Sunfield Sentinel
Sunfield, Eaton County, Michigan
Thursday, July 26, 1945 - Page 1
Richard James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Foltz, died July 17 at Hayes-Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. He was born in the same hospital July 2. Besides the parents, he is survived by four brothers, Teddy, Nathan, Stanley and Donald and one sister, Janice. A short service was held at the Mapes Funeral home Wednesday, July 18, at 2:00 p.m. Services were in charge of Rev. Merle Benson. Burial in Sunfield cemetery.

Dean, Richard Allen - Obit

JDSedore — 14 Sep 2007 8:14:50 GMT

Lansing State Journal
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
Friday, December 29, 2006
Richard Allen Dean, Grand Ledge, MI, age 77, died December 28, 2006. Mr. Dean was born November 11, 1929 in Danby township and was a former Diamond Reo and Debler Implement employee. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Farrar, in 2000. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; seven children, Jim (Donna) Dean, Cindy Ryan (Mike McMullen), Martha Dean, Doug (Tanya) Dean, Donna (Perry) Wise, Robert (Lorri) Dean and Dennis (Gina) Dean; son-in-law, Bill Farrar; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances and Marjorie (Pete); and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Pastor Lyle D. Heaton officiating. Interment in Danby Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.