Recorded in "Rooks County Record, Friday, May 26, 1911" She was 38 yrs, 10 months, 21 days at the time of death. Her entire life was lived in Kansas, except one year during infancy when her parents lived at Rockwell, Iowa. Her home was again at Oak Hill until she was 11 yrs. old, when with her parents she moved to Clay Center where she lived seven years, after which her home was at Clifton. Here she met Mr. Andrew S. Foster and was married to him at Concordia, July 25, 1894. Clifton continued to be her home until March 19, 1900, . . . then to Stockton, Kansas for the past 11 years. . . Leaves four children, S. Muriel, age 15; John B. age 9; Vivian E. age 6 and Ilah Ann, age 4 yrs. Her parents Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Allen of this city suffer very deeply the loss of their only daughter.. . .She leaves 4 brothers, Edward, Wallace, Walter and Bently all of Stockton, except Walter who lives in Downs.
May have married Hilda Carlson, Stockton Cem. Records
Twin to Walter Scott Allen.
1910 U. S. Census, Stockton City, Rooks County, Kansas, film 056-0170-0292 viewed at FLH, SLC, Utah. 285/292, ALLEN, Wallace W., mw, 33, married once for 8 years, b. Iowa, father b. Mich., mother b. NY; May (Catherine May), wife, 33, b. Kansas parents both born Penn., married once for 8 years, 2 children, 2 living; Arthur W., son, 8, single, b. Kansas; Muriel, 3, daughter, single, b. Kansas.
1915 Kansas State Census, City of Stockton, Rooks County, Reel 208, Page 30, Household, 178-278, Allen W. W. age 38, male, restaurant (occupation), born Iowa, where before Kansas, was Iowa; Allen, May, 38, female, b. Kansas; Allen, Arthur (Arthur Willie), 13, male, b. Kansas; Allen, Muriel, 8, female, b. Kansas.
1920 U. S.Census, Stockton, Rooks County, Kansas, 417 S. Walnut Vol. 47, ED 181, Sheet 14, Line 21, Allen, Wallace W., age 42, b. Iowa; May, 42, b. Kansas; Arthur, son, 17, b. Kansas; Merle, daughter, 13, b. Kansas.
Of Cincinnati, Ohio in Dec 1926 at the time of his father's death. Of Indiana in Aug 1934 at the time of his brother's, Bentley's death.
Her obituary stated they moved to Stockton in 1902 and about a year later to Trego County where they resided until 1908, then returned to Stockton. She was 49 yr. 5 mo. 5 days. Surviving are her son Arthur W. of San Francisco, Calif., serving in the U.S. Navy on the U. S. S. New Mexico; the daughter, Merle in the home who has been a close and constant compainion; two brothers, Elmer and Grover Yoder, two sisters, Mrs. Sylvis Byrne and Miss Mattie Yoder all having residence at Clyde.
no children
Marriage Records, Rooks County Courthouse, Stockton, Kansas. Book C, p 331. Bentley Renrick Allen, age 29 of Stockton, Kansas and Jessimine Wentz, age 16 of Stockton, Kansas, married 10 November 1910, by J. F. Dennis, Minister of the Gospel, Probate Judge, James Doughterty.
1915 Kansas State Census, City of Stockton, Rooks County, Reel 208, Page 30, Household 278, Allen B. R. (Bentley Renrick), age 34, male, plumber, b. Kansas; Allen, Jessie (Jessamine) age 30 female, b. Alabama, Where before KS was Alabama; Edith (Edith Louise), 3, female, b. Kansas; Charles (Charles Bentley) 2, b. Kansas, John (John Elbert) 2 months male, . Kansas. This family was actually counted twice on this census. The first time was on Page 5, household 48, as they were probably visiting the father as it was in the home of Allen J. B. (John Bentley, father), age 65, male, merchant, b. Michigan. Where before KS was Mich. Allen B. A. (Should be B. R) age 34, male b. Kansas; Allen, Jess, 31 female, b. Alabama; Edith 3, female, b. Kansas; Charles 2, male, b. Kansas, ______, (no name given)1 month, b. Kansas. J. B. Allen owned his home.
1920 Ul S. Census, Stockton, Rooks County, Kansas, Vol. 47, ED 181, Sheet 6, Line 75. Allen, Bently R., age 39, male, married, b. Kansas, occupation: plumber, father b. Mich., mother b. Mich.; Jessamine, wife, 36, b. Alabama father b. Penn., mother b. NY; Edith L., daughter, 8, single, b. Kansas; Charles B., son, 6, single, b. Kansas; John E., son, 4 10/12, single, b. Kansas; Opal E., daughter, 3 2/12, single, b. Kansas; William R., son, single, 1 0/12, b. Kansas.
Of Stockton, Kansas in Dec 1926 at the time of his father's death.
Death Record, Stockton, Rooks, Kansas Dist No. 82-B, #16 (#17 on right side of page), Age 53, Date of Death: 14 Aug 1934
Article about his death was in the Rooks County Record, Aug 16, 1934. . ". . .Resident of Stockton for many years . . .leaves widow, Mrs. Jessie Allen, he leaves five children, Mrs. Edith Rea, Mrs. Opal Hamilton, Charles, John and William. Two of the sons, John and Charles are in the U. S. Navy were unable to attend the funeral services. Charles who came here three weeks ago . . . returned to his ship last week.
Obituary, he was 53 yrs, 8 months, 22 days at the time of death. Came to Stockton 32 years ago (1901) and married Miss Jessie Wentz, Nov. 10, 1910. Five children were born, Mrs. Danton Rae, Grand Island, Neb.; Charles Bentley Allen of the USS Dobbin now located at Province Town, Mass; John F. Allen, USS Texas, now located at Hampton Roads, VA; Mrs. Leon Hamilton, Stockton, and William Arthur of the home address. Mr. Allen was engaged in the plumbing business with his father in Stockton from 1914-1918 at which time he took over the business. . .(until) Jan1934. Also surviving are three brothers, F. R. Allen, Corona Cal; W. W. Allen of Indiana; and W. S. Allen of Downs, Kansas, eight nephews and nieces, two grandchildren . . .
58 years, 9 months, 24 days at the time of death. Article was in the Rooks County Record, September 19, 1942. Came to Stockton 34 yrs. ago and was in the Millinery and dress making business. Married Bentley Renrick Allen on Nov. 10, 1910. (He died in 1934, 8 yrs. earlier.) Five children: Mrs. Edith Louise Rea of Albuquerque, N. M.; Charles Bentley Allen, aviation pilot, U.S.Navy, at Pearl Harbor, territory of Hawaii; John Elbert Allen, Bell Gardens, Calif; Mrs. Opal Hamilton of Stockton, and William Arthur Allen, corporal in the U.S. Army, now stationed at Ft. Mason, Calif. Surviving are two brothers, Walter Wentz, of Long View, Oregon, and William Wentz, Present address unknown. Three nephews, one niece, four grandchildren.
We had been given birth as 1883, tombstone sadi 1882.
Marriage license was issued in Batavia, Branch, MI. page 5. It was reported in "The Courier" newspaper on 29 Sep 1899.. It is assumed they were married close to that date.
1900 U. S. Census, Branch County, Batavia Twp., MI, taken 21 June, ED 2, sheet 8. 196\200 Pierce, Lewis E., head, mw, b. May 1846, age 54, married 30 yrs., b. MI, parents b. NY, farmer, owns; Lucy A., wife, wf, b. March 1851, age 49, married 30 yrs., 1 child, 1 living, b. MI, parents b. NY; /201 Pierce, William, head, wm, b. Jan 1871, age 29, married 1y, b. MI, parents b. MI, farmer, rents; Lulu M., wife, wf, b. May 1882, age 18, married 1y, 0 children, b. MI, parents b. NY.
1910 U. S. Census, Branch County, Batavia Twp., MI, taken 18 and 19 April, ED 2, sheet 2B. 52/55 Pierce, William, head, mw, age (could not read), married twice, b. MI, parents b. MI, farmer; Lula, wife, fw, age (could not read), married once, b. MI, parents, b. MI; Ledger, son, mw, 8, b. MI; Volvey, son, mw, 6, b. MI; Marie, daughter, fw, 4, b. MI. (This means Marie was born in 1906. Our records show she was born in 1908. Also where was Anna, about age 4? Is she listed as Marie on this census?)
1920 U. S. Census, Branch County, City of Coldwater, taken 12 Jun, ED 13, sheet 11A. 191 Henry St. 326/335 Pierce, William E., head, owns, free, mw, 48, married, b. MI, parents b. MI, works in grist mill; Lulu, wife, fw, 38, married, b. MI, parents b. NY; Ledger E. son, mw, 18, single, b. MI, driver, flour truck; Zolva R., son, mw, 16, b. MI, occupation: none; Katie A., daughter, fw, 14; Marie, daughter, fw, 11; Russell G., son, mw, 1 3/12; Card, William R., grandfather, mw, 92, widower, b. NY, father b. CT, mother b. NY.
In 1922 Lulu was of Coldwater according to her father's, Robert O.'s, obituary.
DEATH. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, Book D, page 76, Record #9032. Died 11 July 1932 at Coldwater, Lula M. Pierce, f, w, married, age 50y2m30d, b. MI, occupation: at home, father: Robert Carpenter, b. NY, mother: Sadie Place, b. NY, cause: shock from operation.
OBITUARY. Coldwater Daily Reporter, Monday, July 11, 1932. Lula Pierce Dies Today. Lifelong resident of County Succumbs to Long Illness. Mrs. Lula May Pierce, 50, wife of William Pierce, 191 Henry Street, and resident of Coldwater and Branch County her entire life, died at 8:45 a.m. today at Wade Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for about ten days. Death terminated an illness of more than a year family members said. Mrs. Pierce was born May 8, 1882, in Coldwater Twp.. She married Mr. Pierce September 24, 1899 and of this union three daughters and five sons were born. She lived in Coldwater 30 years and in Union City a shorter time. The daughters are Anna Gower of Milwaukee, Wis., Kathryn Brickley of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Marie Zabonick of Albion. The sons, all of who live in Coldwater, are Ledger, Zolvey, Russell, Orville and Lewis Pierce. Mrs. Pierce's mother, Mrs. Sadie Thayer, of Union City, also survives, as do one sister, Viola KenKnight, and a brother, Earl Carpenter, also of Union City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday from the chapel at McConkey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wm. N. Vincent, First Presbyterian pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in Batavia Cem..
OBITUARY. Coldwater Daily Reporter, Wednesday, July 13, 1932, p. 1. Pierce Funeral is Held Today. Funeral services for Mrs. Lula May Pierce, 50, lifelong Branch County resident, were held at 2 p.m today from the chapel of McConkey Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wm. N. Vincent, First Presbyterian pastor, officiating. Burial was made in Batavia Cem.. Many of Mrs. Pierce's numerous friends and acquaintenances were present at the rites. Mrs. Pierce died Monday at Wade Memorial Hospital. She had been ill about a year. She was born in Coldwter Twp. May 8, 1882, married Mr. Pierce in 1899, and leaves her husband and eight children.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. Coldwter Daily Reporter, Tuesday July 12, 1932, p. 4, Batavia News Notes. Will Pierce and children of Coldwater have the smypathy of Batavia. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce at one time lived in Batavia on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Mary Pifer and children, and he was a former Station schoolboy.
On June 3, 2000, a visit was made to Batabia Cem. which is located in Section 26, Batavia Twp., Branch County, Michigan. There is a marker for Lula Mae Pierce, Mother, 1882-1932, in row 13, of the south section. Also in this row are her husband, William E. Pierce, Father, 1871-1952; and son, Lewis R. Pierce.
1880 U. S. Census, Batavia Twp., Branch County, Michigan, taken June 4. 40/43. Pierce, Lewis E., 34 b. MI, parents b. unknown; Lucy A., 29 b. MI, parents b. NY; William E. 9 b. MI.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. The Coldwater Republican, Friday, 17 Nov. 1893. United in marriage in Bethel Nov. 11th by Rev. R. T. Martin, William E. Pierce of Batavia and Miss Gertrude M. Colgan of Bronson.
Marriage license was listed in "Coldwater Daily Reporter" with a date of Sept 29, 1899. The Courior Paper p. 5.
On June 3, 2000, a visit was made to Batavia Cem. on the east side of Batavia Road in Section 26, Batavia Twp., Branch , Michigan, between M-86 and US12. In Row 13 in the south section there is a marker which reads: "William E. Pierce, father, 1871-1952." In the same row are markers for Will's wife, Lula Mae Carpenter and one son, Lewis R. Pierce. There is also an individual marker for Lucy A. Pierce, 1851-1919 plus a tall marker which says Lucy A. Pierce, 1851-1919, daughter of W. R. Card.
It was reported that Anna had no children.
In 1932 Anna Gower was of Milwaukee, Wis., according to her mother's obituary. In 1938 Anna Gower was of Union City according to her brother's, Ledger', obituary. In 1947 Anna Snyder was living in Union City according to her brother's, Zolvy's, obituary. In 1972 Mrs. Howard (Anna) Snyder was of Coldwater according to her brother's, Louis', obituary. In 1973, Mrs. Anna Snyder was of Coldwater according to her brother's, Orval's, obituary.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1976, p. B-1, Coldwater, Mrs. Anna G. (Pierce) Snyder, 75 of 483 Lake Drive, died Tuesday in a nursing home in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born in Branch County and resided in Union City until moving to Coldwater in 1946. She was a member of Coldwater First Baptist Church and the Kinderhood OES Chaper and was a charter member of the Idlewild Extension Club. She was the widow of Howard K. Snyder of Hollywood, Fla.; two stepgrandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Marie Zabonick of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Kathryn Brickley of Fort Wayne, Ind. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Putnam Funeral Home.
OBITUARY. Coldwater Dialy Reporter, Tuesday, Febraury 3, 1976. Anna G. Snyder, 75, of 483 Lake Dr., Coldwater, widow of Howard K. Snyder and lifelong Branch County resident, died this morning at the Zephyr Haven nursing home in Zephyrhills, Fla., following a year's illness. Funeral arrangements, being made by the Putnam Funeral Home, were incomplete today. Mrs. Snyder was born Aug. 29, 1900 in Branch County, daughter of William E. and Lula (Carpenter) Pierce. She attended school in Coldwater and lived in Union City, moving to Coldwater after marrying Mr. Snyder Sept. 21, 1946 in Angola, Ind. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Kinderhook Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, and was a charter member of the Idlewild Extension Club. Survivors include a step-daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Steffey, of Coldwater Lake; a step-son, Robert Snyder of Hollywood, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Zabonick of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. Kathy Brickley of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and two step-grandchildren. Five brothers preceded her in death.
1910 U. S. Census, Branch County, Village of Union City, MI, /282 Gower, John B., head, mw, 34, md. once for 14y, b. MI, father b. Canada, mother b. MI, Superintendent of Village School; Bertha H., wife, fw, 37, md. once for 14y, 1 child, 1 alive, b. NY; J.B., son, mw, 13, single, b. IN, father b. MI, mother b. NY.
In 1932 Orville was of Coldwater according to his mother's obituary. In 1938 Orval was of Union City according to his brother's, Ledger's, obituary. In 1947 Orval was of Union City according to his brother's, Zolvy's, obituary. In may 1972 Orvil was of Jackson according to his brother's, Louis', obituary.
OBITUARY. Coldwater Daily Reporter, Monday, May 7, 1973, p. 2. Orval W. Pierce. Jackson - Orval W. Pierce, 52, of 131 Perch Lake, Cement City, died suddenly Friday evening at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Wetherby Funeral Home in Jackson with Capt. James Robbins in charge. Burial will be in Riverview (should be Riverside) Cemetery in Union City. Mr. Pierce was born on Dec. 12, 1920 in Hillsdale, the son of William E. and Lulu (Carpenter) Pierce. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Pierce was a member of the Cement City Lodge F&AM No. 435; the Jackson Chapter No. 3 RAM; and the Scottish Rite Body, Moslem Temple Shrine; and the past president of the Jackson Shrine Club. Mr. Pierce was also a member of the board of advisors of the Salvation Army in Jackson. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Snyder of Coldwater, Mrs. Kathryn Brickley of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. Marie Zabonick of Phoenix, Ariz; and one brother, Russell of Coldwater.
BIRTH. Certificae of Birth, Michigan Department of Public Health, State Office No. 238, 0006841. Born May 14, 1884 in the Village of Cooper, Branch County, Michigan, Earl Carpenter, male, white; father: Robert Carpenter, residence Girard, b. New York, occupation mechanic; mother: Sadia Carpenter, residence: Girard, b. New York, occupation: not given. Date of filing: September 30, 1885.
1900 U. S. Census, Union Twp., Branch County, Michigan, ED 21, Sheet 3, Line 78. 62/64 Earl Carpenter, b. May 1884, age 16, b. MI, is in the home of his parents, Robert O. and Sadie D. Carpenter.
1910 U. S. Census, Union Twp., Branch County, Michigan, 8/8 Earl Carpenter, age 25, son, is in the home of his parents. His occupation is listed as horse dentist.
1920 U.S.Census, Union Twp., Branch, MI, taken 5 & 6 Jan. 30/30. Carpenter, Earl R., 35, b. MI, parents b. NY, rents; Ethel A., 32, b. SD, father b. MI, mother b. WI; Helen E,. 5, b. MI; Carl E., 2 10/12, b. MI; Louis G., 7/12, b. MI.
In 1922 Earl was of Union City according to his father's obituary. In March 1939 Earl was of Union City according to his mother's obituary.
OBITUARY. Union City Register-Tribune, Oct. 22, 1957. Succumbs at Age of 73. Union City - Earl R. Carpenter, 73, retired farmer and resident of this area up to seven years ago, died early today at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, where he had been a patient for one week. Mr. Carpenter was taken to Ann Arbor after suffering a head injury in a fall at the home of a son, Carl, who lives on Division St. here. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jenkins funeral home. Other arrangements were incomplete at press time today. Mr. Carpenter was born in Calhoun County on March 14, 1884, son of Robert and Sadie (Place) Carpenter. He married Ethel A. Johnson on July 23, 1910, she survives. After retiring from farming, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter moved to 127 West Bidwell, Battle Creek. In recent years he has driven a truck, picking up milk from area farms. Also surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Menek of Kalamazoo; three sons, Carl and Louis of Union City, and Sgt. Charles C. Carpenter of Rapid City, SD; 11 granchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Emerson KenKnight of Coldwater Twp..
DEATH. Michigan Department of Health, Vital Records Section, Certificate of Death, State File No. 55875. Died October 22, 1957, Earl R. Carpenter, at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County; residence: 327 W. Bidwell St., Battle Creek, MI; male, white, married; b. 14 Mar 1884 in Calhoun County, age 73, occupation: farmer and trucking, father: Robert Carpenter; mother: Sadie Place; spouse: Ethel (Johnson) Carpenter, cause: brain trauma; accident on 15 Oct 1957, date of operation: Oct. 16, 1957; fell backwards on stairs.
1900 U. S. Census, Sherwood Twp., Branch County, Michigan, taken 5 June. 22/22 Johnson, Herman, b. Oct 1855, 44, married 16 years, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. NY; Ella, b. Dec 1860, 39, married, 16 years, 7 children 7 living, b. WI, parents b. NY; Harland W., b. June 1885, 15, b. WI, father b. MI, mother b. WI; Effie A. (Ethel), b. Mar 1886, 14; Frank R., b. Nov 1888, 11; Harriett N. b. Feb 1891, 9; Arden L. b. Aug 1894, 5, Leslie A. b. Nov 1897, 2; Hazel, b. Jun 1899, 11/12.
Her name was spelled Ethyl on census below.
1910 U. S. Census, Sherwood Twp., Branch County Michigan, taken 20 April. 35/36 Johnson, Herman, 54, married 26 years, b. MI, farmer; owns, no mtg., farm; Ella, 50, married 26 years, 8 children, 8 living, b. WI; Ethyl, 24, single b. WI; Hattie, 17, single, b. WI; Arden, 15, b. WI; Leslie, 12, b. WI: Hazel, 10, b. MI, Lila, 8, b. MI.
1920 U. S. Census, Branch, Union City Village, taken 12 Jan, ED 27, sheet 6A. (Division Street) 173/178 Johnson, Herman A., head, MW, age 64, married, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. MI; Ella, wife, FW, age 57, b. WI, parents b. NY; Lila, daughter FW, age 17, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. WI. This is Ethel's parents and youngest sister.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Wednesday, October 24, 1973, pC4. Union City - Mrs. Ethel A. (Johnson) Carpenter, 87, of 405 Division St., died Tuesday in the Branch County Community Health Center, Coldwater. Born in Dane County, Wisconsin, she came to Union City in 1898. She was a member of the United Methodist Church Mary Circle. She was the widow of Earl R. Carpenter. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Menek of Schoolcraft; a son, Charles Carpenter of Manassas Park, VA; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Arden Johnson of Union City, and sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Lila) Dulbee of Athens and Hazel H. Johnson of Chicago. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Jenkins Funeral Home.
DEATH. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, vol. F, p. 196, #5391. Died 23 October 1973 at Coldwater Twp., Ethel A. Carpenter, FW, widow, age 87, b. WI, father: Herman Johnson, mother: Eleanor Harland, occupation: homemaker, cause: pneumonia.
DEATH. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, Book C, page 54, Record #1181. Died 31 Jan 1912 at Sherwood Twp., Roy L. Carpenter, m, w, age 2d, b. MI, father: Earl Carpenter, mother: Ethel Johnson, residing in MI. cause: fostal heart.
Roy is buried in the Johnson family plot, Riverside Cem., Union City, MI.
2394. Helen Margaret Carpenter
1920 U. S. Census, Union Twp., Branch, MI, taken 5 & 6 Jan. ED26. 30/30 Carpenter, Earl R., 35, b. MI, parents b. NY; Ethel A., 32, b. SD, father b. MI, mother b. WI; Helen E., 5, b. MI; Carol E., 2 10/12, b. MI; Louis G., 7/12, b. MI.
MARRIAGE. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, vol. I, p. 78, #12,350. Married 23 July 1938 at Union City, C. Harold Menck, age 28, b. Michigan, residing in Union City, occupation: mill worker, father: Charles H. Menck, mother: Cora Jenkins and Helen M. Carpenter, age 23, b. Michigan, residing in Union City, father: Earl R. Carpenter, mother: Ethel Johnson; officiant: Herbert E. Wylie, MG; witnesses: Lester B. Menck and Janet Carpenter, both of Union City. Neither had been married previously.
There were no children. Two nieces lived with them, Sue Garvey of Schoolcraft and Nita Menck of Lansing.
OBITUARY. Kalamazoo gazetter, Tuesday, January 5, 1999. Menck, Helen Margaret, Portage, MI. Died Sunday morning January 3, 1999. Helen was born September 28, 1914 in Union City, MI, the daughter of Earl and Ethel (Johnson) Carpenter. A resident of Schoolcraft for 31 years, she worked as a clerk at the Schoolcraft Post Office for 13 years; the past 5 years she has resided in Portage. She was formerly a member of the Comstock Rebekah Lodge #441. In 1938 she was united in marriage to C. Harold Menck, who preceded her in death in 1985; also preceding her in death were 3 brothers, Louis, Carl, & Charles Carpenter. Surviving are two nieces whom she raised, Sue Garvey and husband, Les Minor of Schoolcraft, Waneta Menck of Kalamazoo; and many other nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1:p.m. Thursday at the Langeland Family Funeral Home, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre St. Kalamazoo. A private interment will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cem..
OBITUARY. Kalamazoo Gazette, Tuesday, December 3, 1985, p. D6, Menck, Mr. C. Harold, 213 E. Eliza St., Schoolcraft, Mich. Passed away Sunday morning, Dec 1, 1985. Mr. Menck was born August 27, 1909, in Kalamazoo, son of Charles and Cora (Delphine) [Cora's middle name was Delphine and her maiden name was Jenkins] Menck and had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area, the last several years living in Schoolcraft. He retired from Hammond Machinery Builders after 30 years of service, and was a volunteer member of the Comstock Community Center. In 1938, he married Helen Carpenter, who survives. Also surviving are two nieces who resided the majority of their lives with Harold and Helen, Sue Garvey of Schoolcraft and Nita Menck of Lansing; one sister, Vivian Hartman of Kalamazoo; two nephews, Vaughn and Charles Menck of Kalamazoo; several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester. Services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Langeland Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick, with Rev. Dr. Lowell S. Walsworth of Vicksburg United Methodist Church officiating. Interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cem.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Schoolcraft Ambulance Service of the Comstock Community Center. Friends may call at the chapel this evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
OBITUARY. The Commercial. Mr. C. Harold Menck of Schoolcraft passed away Dec. 1. Mr. Menck was born Aug. 27, 1909 in Kalamazoo, son of Charles and Cora (Delphine) Menck and had been a lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area, the last several years living in Schoolcraft. He retired from Hammond Machinery Builders after 30 years of service and was a volunteer member of the Comstock Community Center. In 1938 he married Helen Carpenter, who survives. Also surviving are two nieces who resided the majority of their lives with Harold and Helen, Sue Garvey of Schoolcraft and Nita Menck of Lansing; one sister, Vivian Hartman of Kalamazoo, 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester. Services were conducted Dec. 4 at Langland Memorial Chaper, 622 S. Burdick, with Rev. Dr. Lowell S. Walsworth of Vicksburg United Methodist Church officiating. Internment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cem.. In liew of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Schoolcraft Ambulance Service or the Comstock Community Center.
Birth date for Viola is from 1900 Census.
1900 U. S. Census, Branch County, Union Twp., Michigan, ED 21, Sheet 3. 62/64 Viola Carpenter, daughter, b. Oct 1886, age 13, b. MI, is in the home of her parents, Robert O. and Sadie D. Carpenter.
MARRIAGE. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, vol. H. p. 31, #5633. Married 22 October 1908, at Union City, Emerson Kenknight, age 28, b. MI, residing in Union City, father: Edward Kenkight, mother: Martha Fellers, occupation: farmer; and Viola Carpenter, age 21, b. MI, residing in Union City, father: Robert Carpenter, mother: Sadie Place, officiant: Frank Cookson, clergyman; witnesses: Della Osborn of Bronson and Amasa KenKnight of Union City. Neither had been married previously.
WEDDING. (Paper found at Branch County Library, Coldwater - date of issue in 1908 must be re-checked) KenKnight-Carpenter. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carpenter, west of this city, was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Thursday evening, when their daughter, Miss Viola Carpenter, was united in marriage with Mr. Emerson KenKnight. About forty relatives and near friends were in attendance to witnesses the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. F. Cookson, of this city. A wedding supper was served, and the bridal gifts were many and beautiful. The bride and groom are well-known and popular young people of this vicinity, and they have the best wishes of their many friends in their new relation.
1910 U. S. Census, Branch County, Union Twp., Michigan, taken 2 and 3 May, ED23, sheet 6. 137/138 KenKnight, Edward, head, mw, 71, widower, farmer, b. England, parents b. England. (This is Emerson's father.)
1910 U. S. Census, Branch County, Union Twp., Michigan, taken 2 and 3 May ED23, sheet 6. 138/139 KenKnight, Byron, head, mw, 37, married once, 7 y, farmer; Della, wife, wf, 27, married once, 7y, 1 child, 1 alive, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. OH; Lois, daughter, fw, 5, b. MI. (This is Emerson's brother.)
1910 U. S. Census Branch County, Union Twp., Michigan taken 2 and 3 May. ED23, sheet 6, 175/176 KenKnight, Amasa, boarder, mw, 39 single, b. MI, is in the home of Emily Brooks, age 57, widow, and her two children, Leo, son 25, and daughter, Iris, age 17. (This is Emerson's brother.)
The 1910 U. S. Census for Branch County, Union Twp. and Union City Village were searched. Emerson and Viola KenKnight were not found.
1920 U. S.Census, Union Twp., Branch County, MI taken 5 & 6 Jan. 9/9 Carpenter, Robert O., head, age 66, b. NY, parents b. NY; Sadie, wife, 54, b. NY, parents b. NY; KenKnight, Emerson L., son-in-Law, 45, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. NY; Viola, daughter, 32, b. MI; Gordon, grandson, 7, b. MI.
In 1922 Viola KenKnight was of Sherwood according to her father's obituary. In 1939 Viola KenKnight was of Batavia Twp., Branch County, according to her mother's obituary.
DEATH. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI. Book E, page 214, record #5792. September 27, 1958, Viola E. KenKnight, b. MI, died at Coldwater City, Branch County, Michigan, age 70 yrs; occupation: housewife; father: Robert Carpenter, b. none listed; mother: Sadie Place b. : none listed; date of record: October 7, 1958.
OBITUARY. Coldwater Daily Reporter, Mon., Sept. 29, 1958. p. 3. UC Woman Died Here. Union City - Mrs. Emerson (Viola) KenKnight, 70, of Coldwater route 2 and a life-time areas resident, died Saturday morning at the Health Center following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Jenkins Funeral Home in Union City with the Rev. Theron Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cem.. Mrs. KenKnight was born in Calhoun County Oct. 29, 1887, the daughter of Robert and Sadie (Place) Carpenter. She married Emerson KenKnight Oct. 22, 1908. She is survived by her husband; one son, Gordon, at home, and two grandchildren.
1880 U.S.Census, Branch, MI, taken 16 June 1880. KenKnight, Edward, 35, farmer, b. England, parents b. England; Martha, 34, b. Ohio, parents b. Ohio; Alice, 13, b. MI; Amasa (?), 10, male, b. MI; Byron, 4, male, b. MI. Emerson, 6/12, male, b. MI.
1908, Emerson KenKnigh, age 28, Viola, age 21, both of Union City, Branch, MI. Oct 23, 1908, reported in "The Courior". (newspaper).
DEATH. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, vol. F, p. 205,#5,505. Died 1 April 1974 at Coldwater Twp., Emerson L. KenKnight, m, w, widower, age 94, b. MI, occupation: farmer, father: Edward KenKnight, mother: Martha Feller, cause: acute myocardial infraction.
OBITUARY. Coldwater Daily Reporter, Tuesday, April 2, 1974, p. 2. Emerson L. KenKnight, 94, of 60 South Clay St., died Mondy afternoon at the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility after a two month illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Gillespie Funeral Home with Father Roderic Wiltse in charge. Burial in Riverside Cem., Union City. Mr. KenKnight was born Dec.15, 1879, in Union Twp., Branch County, the son of Edward and Martha (Feller) KenKnight. He married Viola Carpenter on Oct. 22, 1908, in Branch County. A lifelong resident of Branch County, Mr. KenKnight made a living as a farmer and thresher. Survivors include one son, Gordon of Coldwater, two granddaughters and one great-grandson. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
Ruby's birth is recorded in Bristol, Ontario NY records. Marriages in Vital Records of Bristol, Ontario County, NY. 1883 - 1905.
1900 U. S. Census, New York, Ontario County, Bristol Twp. taken 1 July 1900, ED 49, sheet 12, line 76; 313/317 Hall, Charles, b. May 1854 age 46, md. 22 yrs. b. NY, Parents b. NY; Farmer, Owns, mortgage, farm; Jennie P, wife, b. Aug 1853 (this would have to be 1856 or 57 for her to be 23 in 1880 and 43 in 1900) age 43 md. 22 yrs. 3 children, 2 alive; RUBY, daughter, b. Feb 1891, age 9, single; b. NY;
1920 U. S. Census, New York, Ontario County, Canandaigua Twon, Incorporated Place; Canandaigua; ED 68, sheet 8B; Centerfield Road - Farm. 177/179 Hall, Charles W., 65, married, b. NY, parents b. NY, farmer; Jennie, wife, 63, married, b. NY, parents b. NY; Walker, RUBY L., daughter, 28, b. NY, parents b. NY; Doris, Gr child, 5. single, b. NY, father b. PA, mother b. NY; Leah, Gr child, 2, single; b NY, father b. PA, mother b. NY.
1925, Ruby was listed as Mrs. Ruby L. Walker, of Canandaigua in her father's obituary.
1927 listed as daughter in Jennie P. Carpenter Hall's will, and was living in Canandaigua, New York.
1870 U.S. Census, York Twp., Washtenaw, Mich. Film 552206 taken 30 June 1870, Household 313-313, Peter is age 4 and in the home of his parents Walter and Mary Rogers Kanouse.
1880 U.S. Census, York Twp., Washtenaw, Mich. Taken 4 June 1880, Kanouse, Walter 39, b. NY, mother__; Mary 41, wife, b. Mich, parents b. NY; Peter F. was 14, and in the home of his parents.
Marriage Records, Washtenaw County, Michigan, Vol.7, page 104, #1547, Date of mg. 13 Apr 1892 in Mooreville. Frederick Kanouse, age 26 of York, born York & Clara Needham, age 25, of York, born York. Occupation: Farmer. Groom's Parents: Walter Kanouse & Mary Rogers. Bride's parents: Robert Needham and _____Shaw. Witnesses: Hovey Needham and Mary Kanouse (his mother).
1900 U. S. Census, York Twp., Washtenaw, Mich., Taken 23 June 1900, Household 466/468 Kanouse, Fred P. b. Nov. 1865 34 Md. 8 yrs.; Clara B. b. Feb 1867 age 33; Edna M. b. Feb 1893 age 7; Ruby I. b. Jan 1896 age 4. Kanouse, Oscar b. Feb. 1874 age 26, brother.
Saline Observer, Thurs. Oct 12, 1922. Fred Kanouse was born 57 years ago in York Twp.. . .He lived in Mich. until 3 yrs. ago in June. His health having failed him, he went west and was in a sanitarium in Colorado Springs from June until the first of Oct. His wife and daughter, Miss Ruby, went went and settled in Denver where he remained there until June 1, 1922. . .He was at the home of his daughter Mrs. Edward Knight in Ann Arbor . . .where he passed away Oct 6,1922. . .Surviving are his wife, two daughters. Mrs. Walter Stagmeyer of Jackson and Mrs. Edward Kinght of Ann Arbor,(One daughter was named Ruby) three grandchildren, his father Walter Kanouse, two brothers, Oscar and Dorrance, of Detroit." Article mentions out of town persons that attended services, Mrs. Millie Webb, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mr & Mrs. Herbert Sweet of Ypsilanti, Mrs. Webb Blackmer, Elmer Conde, Mrs. Cynthia Farmer, and Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Needham, all of Milan, Mrs. Mable Dennis of Detroit.
In Peter Fred Kanouse's obituary it said he was survived by a daughter Mrs. Edward Knight of Ann Arbor. Maybe this Edward Knight was the one in the 1920 U. S. Census, Michigan, Washtenaw County, City of Ann Arbor 5 Jan 1920, E. D. 132, sheet 4, line 46, Household 99/100, Heusel, Frank age 25 Md., Ruth, Wife, 26 Md.; Knight, Edward, bro-in-law 24 Single, Mail Clerk Railroad. They lived at 1040 W. Liberty Street Further research is needed.
of Ann Arbor in Oct 1922
Birth registered in Vol. 1, p. 239, #209. Index and Vol. 1 1867-1873 - Film 1,019,072, Family History Library, LDS, Jackson, MI.
1880 U.S. Census, York Twp., Washtenaw, Mich. Taken 4 June 1880, Kanouse, Walter 39, b. NY, mother__; Mary 41, wife, b. Mich, parents b. NY; Clark D. was 8 and in the home of his parents.
Marriage Records, Washtenaw , Mich. Vol 7, page 174, #2598, Date of marriage 16 Apr 1895 in Milan. Clark Dorence Kanouse, age 23 of York, Born Lodi, and Hattie Elsa Stoddard, age 18 of Milan, born Lodi. Occupation: Carpenter. Groom's Parents: Walter Kanouse & Mary Rogers. Bride's Parents: John Stoddard, _____Allen. Witnesses: Fred Kanouse and Mrs. Fred Kanouse. Married by: P.S. Shoemaker, Elder
1920 U. S. Census, Michigan, Wayne County, City of Detroit, 7 Feb. 1920, E. D. 264, sheet 15, line 97. Household 268/445 Leonard, Morris, Owns Mtg. age 39, Md. b. Mich, parents b. Mich. Salesman, Real Estate, Mollie (maiden name probably Stoddard) Wife, 33 md. b. Mich parents b. Mich. Clerical - Auto work; Kanouse, Clark D., brother-in-law age 47, Md. b. Mich, parents b. Mich; Draftsman, Auto; Kanouse, Hattie E. (her maiden name was Stoddard) Sister-in-law 42, Md. b. Mich, Parents b. Mich; Kanouse, Allen R. Son age 12, Single, b. Ind. Parents b. Mich. They lived at 1654 12th St. Detroit, Mich.
He was listed as Dorrance at his brother, Fred's, obituary in the Saline Observer, Oct 12, 1922. Dorrance was from Detroit. In another record his name was spelled Donaner.
Birth record Vol. 1, p. 65, #980 in Wastenaw , MI. Copied from: Film 1,019,068 which has Index-1867-1941. and Vol. 1 1867-1873. Copied at the Family History Library, LDS, Jackson, Mich.
1894 Michigan State Census, Pittsfield, Washtenaw, Mich. Film 955811, census taken June 1, 1894. Page 665. Rogers, Spencer 49, 49 years in Mich., b. Mich, parents b. NY; Anna 48, 30 years in Mich. She had 1 child, and 1 child was still living. She was b. NY, Father, Eng., Mother NY; Elwood 25, 25 years in state, son, single, b. Mich, Father b. Mich. Mother b. NY.
Elwood was also enumerated on the state census of 1894 in the home of William and Mary A. Jackson (probably his Uncle) of the Village of Saline. He was age 25. His cousin Donnaner (or Dorence) Kanouse 21 was also there. They were listed as boarders.
Saline Observer, Thurs. July 13, 1911, told of an accident he had with his horse, and another from a hay loft a few years earlier caused sixteen fractures and was unconscious for 3 days. The acticle said, "It will be money in Elwood's pocket if he will take the old brute (colt) into a ten-acre field, fill him with dynamite, attach a long fuse, set a match to it, then make his escape."
1920 U. S. Census, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Lodi Twp., 30 Jan & 2 Feb 1920, E. D. 149, sheet 6, line 43. 114/114 Rogers, Elwood Owns Farm, age 54, Md., b. Mich, Fa b. Mich, Mo b. Mich. He was a carpenter; Christine, Wife age 46 Md. b. Canada; Melita, Dau, 17, b. Mich, (Servant - private house); Lula Dau 13, b. Mich.
Washtenaw Death Records, page 1347.
Saline Observer, Thurs. Sept. 13, 1923, "Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Burkhardt, Mrs. Elwood Rogers, Mr. & Mrs. Will Burkhardt motored to Canada recently visiting relatives in Crediton Grand Bend, Huron Lake and other points."
Marriage Records, Washtenaw , Mich. Vol. 9, Page 162, #650. Date of mg. 2 Jan 1918, in Saline, Washtenaw, Mich., William Carl Burkhardt, age 21 of Saline, born Saline, and Edna Marie Rogers, age 17 of Saline, born, London, Canada. Groom's Parents: Jacob Burkhardt & Jaboine Visel. Bride's Parents: Elwood Rogers & Christina Fahner. Witnesses: Alwin Burkhardt and Melita Rogers (her sister). Md. by: A. (Adolph) Lederer, Lutheran Pastor.
1918 "Saline Observer" THURS. JAN 3, 1918, had an article about a shower for Miss Edna Rogers by Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Burkhardt. Also Oscar Kanouse of Detroit was there to visit his brother Fred, then went on to say Miss Edna Rogers, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Rogers of Lodi, and Mr. William C. Burkhardt, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Burkhardt were married on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1918. . . .after the ceremony Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Burkhardt and Mr. & Mrs. John Finkbeiner went to the bride's parent's home for an "elaborate" supper. Bride and groom were to reside with his parents. (E. C. Rogers is Elwood Clark Rogers, son of Nancy Carpenter Rogers and Clark Rogers)
1920 U. S. Census, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Saline Twp. 7, 8, 9 Jan 1920, E. D. 152 or 156, sheet 2 line 48. Household 35/35 Burkhardt, William C. Rents home, age 23, Md. b. Mich. Fa Mich, Mo b. Germany, Farmer; Edna Wife, 19, Md. b. Canada, Fa b. Mich, Mo b. Canada. They lived on Bridgewater Road. No children.
In 1966 we were given Mrs. Wm. (Edna) Burkhardt, 321 N. Lewis St., Saline, Michigan. She was a widow then.
Saline Observer, Thurs. Sept. 13, 1923, "Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Burkhardt, Mrs. Elwood Rogers, Mr. & Mrs. Will Burkhardt motored to Canada recently visiting relatives in Crediton Grand Bend, Huron Lake and other points."
1920 U. S. Census, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Saline Twp., 7,8,9 Jan 1920, E. D. 152 or 156 , sheet 2, line 48; 35/35 Burkhardt, William C, age 23 Md. b. Mich. Fa. b. Mich, Mo. b. Germany, Farmer; Edna, Wife, 19, Md. b. Canada. Fa b. Mich, Mo. b. Canada. Living on Bridgewater Road.
Birth recorded Vol. 5, p444, #1444. Copied from: Film 1,019,073 Vol. 5 (Pages 360-End) 1902-1906. Copied at the Family History Library, LDS, Jackson, Mich.
1920 U. S. Census, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Lodi Twp., 30 Jan & 2 Feb 1920, E. D. 149, sheet 6, line 43. 114/114 Rogers, Elwood Owns Farm, age 54, Md., b. Mich, Fa b. Mich, Mo b. Mich. He was a carpenter; Christine, Wife age 46 Md. b. Canada; MELITA, Dau, 17, b. Mich, (Servant - private house); Lula Dau 13, b. Mich.
Marriages Washtenaw County, Michigan. Vol. 9, page 266, #571. Md. 15 Jan 1921 in Ann Arbor, Elmer Emil Hoppe, age 22 of Ann Arbor, b. Ann Arbor to Melita Rogers age 18 of Ann Arbor, Born Saline (was Pittsfield on birth record), Occupation: Lineman. Groom's parents: Emil Hoppe & Carrie Erdman. Bride's Parents: Elwood Rogers & Christine Fahrner. Witnesses: Mrs. G. A. Neuman & Irma M. (nothing else). Married by G. A. Neuman.
Saline Observer, Thurs. Jan. 20, 1921, article about a shower given by Mr. & Mrs. William Burkhardt (her sister) for the couple.
Birth record is recorded in Vol 6, p40 TWIN. Copied from: Film 1,019,074 Vol. 6-7 1906-1913. Copied at the Family History Library, LDS, Jackson, Mich. She was a twin to "Baby" Rogers.
1920 U. S. Census, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Lodi Twp., 30 Jan & 2 Feb 1920, E. D. 149, sheet 6, line 43. 114/114 Rogers, Elwood Owns Farm, age 54, Md., b. Mich, Fa b. Mich, Mo b. Mich. He was a carpenter; Christine, Wife age 46 Md. b. Canada; Melita, Dau, 17, b. Mich, (Servant - private house); LULA Dau 13, b. Mich.
Lula had no children.
In 1966 we were given Mrs. Gottleb (Lulu) Walker, 6039 Saline - Ann Arbor Road, Saline, Michigan.
Birth record is recorded in Vol. 6, p40, TWIN. Copied from: Film 1,019,074 Vol. 6-7 1906-1913. Copied at the Family History Library, LDS, Jackson, Mich. Twin to Lula May Rogers.
Living in Canandaigua, NY at the time of his mother's death, Oct 1925, and living in Canandaigua, NY at the time of his father's death, Aug 1929.
No tombstone in Woodlawn Cem., Canandaigua, Ontario , New York, visited in Sept. 1995, Section 11, "92" and #240 was on the note, but not sure of meaning.
No tombstone in Cem.
Keith was a water color artist. He was 67 yr. old at time of death. He had no children. Served in U. S. Navy, WWII.
Visit to Woodlawn Cem., Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, 16 Sept 1995. Section 11, F. Keith Pierce, CM 1 U. S. Navy, W. W. II, 19 Jan 1908 - 7 Jun 1975.
Birth also given as 1879. Visted Woodlawn Cem. Sept 16, 1995.
Living in Canandaigua, NY at the time of his mother's death, Oct 1925, and living in Canandaigua at the time of his father's death, Aug 1929.
Woodlawn Cem., Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. Section 11, Roy C. Pierce, 1880-1953, and Julia E. 1879-1973.
Woodlawn Cem., Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York. Section 11, Roy C. Pierce, 1880-1953, and Julia E. 1879-1973.
Woodlawn Cem., Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, Section 11, Furman C. Pierce #239, infant of Roy C. and J. E. Pierce, 5 Mar-23 Aug 1906, visited Sept. 1995.
Belive he died 20 Sept 1994, but this should be validated.
Woodlawn Cem., Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, Section 11, Stuart J. Pierce & Mary Heffron 22May 1912 -13 June 1985, married 24 Apr 1937. There was no death date on stone for Stuart J. Pierce.
Woodlawn Cem., Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, Visited Sept. 1995. Section 11, Mary Heffron 22 May 1912 - 13 June 1985.