1900 U.S. Census, Wexford , Hanover Twp., MI, taken 9 Jun, ED116. 72/78 Green, Edith, daughter, FW, b. Sep 1887, age 12, single, is in the home of her parents, Nathan and Elmina Green.
MARRIAGE. Wexford County Clerk, Cadillac, MI. Vol. 3, p. 239, #164. Married 16 Sep 1908 at Cadillac, George Burt, age 28, b. MI, residing in Sherman, father: Harvey D. Burt, mother: Mary J. Carpenter, occupation: meat cutter; and Edith Green, age 20, b. MI, residing in Sherman, father: Nathan Green, mother: Elmina Wilson, occupation: domestic; officiant: Charles C. Dunham, Justice of the Peace; witnesses: E. Green and Zilpha Green, both of Sherman. Neither had a previous marriage.
1910 U.S. Census, Wexford County, Wexford Twp., MI, taken 15 Apr. ED 152, sheet 1A. 3/3 Burt, Harvey, head, MW, age 61, WM, age 61, wd, b. NY, parents b. NY; Fred M., son, WM, age 11, b. MI, parents b. NY. This is probably George Burt's father and brother, since they are enumerated in the same house.
1910 U.S. Census, Wexford County, Wexford Twp., MI, taken 15 Apr, in same house with Harvey Burt above. ED 152, sheet 1A. 3/4 Burt, George, head, MW, age 27, md. once 1 1/2y, farmer, b. MI, parents b. NY; Edith A., wife, FW, age 22, md. once 1 1/2y, 2 children, 2 alive, b. MI; Carmine E., daughter, FW, age 5, b. MI; Garnet D., son, MW, age 5 1/1, b. MI.
In 1925 Mrs. George Burt was of Battle Creek according to her mother's obituary. In 1926 Battle Creek City Directory, Willard Library, Battle Creek. Burt, George (Edith), trucker, A-B Stove , home 33 Spring St. In 1944 Edith Green Burt was of 312 South Avenue, Battle Creek, according to her sister's, Luella Green Wart's, obituary. In 1945 she was living at 210 Central Street according to the Battle Creek City Directory.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI. Vol. 45, p. 338. Died 18 Jun 1963 at City of Battle Creek, Edith A. Burt, age 75, b. 4 Sep 1887 in Sherman, MI, father: Nathan Green, mother: Mina Wilson; residing at 338 South Avenue, Battle Creek, MI, married, occupation: housewife, informant: Georg I. Burt, spouse, buried 20 Jun 1963, Reese Cem., Springfield, Calhoun, MI.
June 1998. Visit to Reese Cem.. There is a joint Burt marker with "Edith A. 1887-1963" on one half and "George I. 1880-1972" on the other half.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Battle Creek, MI, 19 Jun 1963. Mrs. George I. Burt. Mrs. Edith A. Burt, 75, of 338 South Ave., died this morning in a Battle Creek hospital. She had been ill for the past year and a half. She was born in Sherman, the daughter of Nathan and Mina Green. She married George I. Burt on Sept. 16, 1903. They moved to Battle Creek about 1923. Mrs. Burt was a member of the North Avenue Church of God for 33 years. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Carmen Clemens of 443 N. 24th St., and Mrs. Iva Belle Doubledee of 338 South Ave., seven sons, George Jr. of the South Ave. address, Garnet of 17 Oakhill Drive, Guy of 227 LaGrange Ave., Theodore of 50 Newark St., William and Robert of Route 2, and John of 207 Foster Ave.; a brother, Louis Green of 91 S. Mason Ave.; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Three children died in infancy.
1900 U.S. Census, Wexford , Antioch Twp., MI taken 19 Jun. 122/129 Burt, George I., WM, b. Aug 1879, age 20, b. MI, parents b. NY is in the home of his parents.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI. 1972, #653. Died 27 May 1972 at Emmett Twp., George I. Burt, Sr., age 91, b. 8 Aug 1980 at Wexford, MI, mw, widower, occupation: church custodian, father: Harvey Burt, mother: Mary Carpenter, spouse: Edith A. Green, informant: Bob Burt, buried 30 May 1972, Reese Cem., Springfield, MI.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Battle Creek, MI, 28 May 1972. George I. Burt Sr. Services for George I. Burt Sr., 91, of 547 Surby Ave., who died Saturday at Kimball Medical Care Facility, where he had been a patient for one month, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Royal Funeral Home Chapel. A member of the North Avenue Church of God, Burt had been an employee of A.B. Stove , First Baptist Church and various construction firms. He had been an area resident for approximately 50 years. Surviving are sons, Garnet Burt of 377 Emmett St., Guy Burt of 227 LaGrange Ave., Clellan Burt of 368 E. Michigan Ave., George Burt Jr. of 126 Blueberry Lane, Bill Burt of 12200 Six Mile Rd., Bob Burt of 547 Surby Ave., and Jack Burt of 935 Iroquois Ave.,
daughters, Mrs. Carmen Clemens of 439 N. 24th St. and Mrs. Marvin (Iva Belle) Eakins of 26 Mason St.; a brother, Fred C. Burt of Sherman, 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
1900 U.S. Census, Wexford , Hanover Twp., MI, taken 9 Jun, ED 116. 72/78 Green, Isabelle, daughter, FW, b. Oct 1892, age 7 is in the home of her parents, Nathan and Elmina Green.
1910 U.S. Census, Wexford , Hanover Twp., MI, taken 15 April. 14/14 Green, Isabella, daughter, age 17, is in the home of her parents.
MARRIAGE. Wexford County Clerk, Cadillac, MI. Vol. 2, p. 276. Married 29 Oct 1910 at Sherman, Wexford , Everett Sult, age 23, b. IN, residing in Sherman, father: George Sult, mother: Emma Fry, occupation: farmer; and Isabel Green, age 18, b. MI, residing in Sherman, father: N. W. Green, mother: Mina Wilson; officiant: R. D. Frederick, Justice of the Peace; witnesses: George Burt and Edith Burt, both of Sherman. Neither had been married previously.
1920 U.S. Census, Calhoun , City of Battle Creek, MI, taken 2 Jan, ED 49, sheet 1B. 731 W. VanBuren Street. 10/18 Sult, Everett L., head, MW, age 30, married, b. IN, father b. KY, mother b. US; laborer, steel; Isabel C., wife, FW, age 21 (age should be 27), b. MI, parents b. KS; Cleon L., son, MW, age 7, b. MI; Kenneth E., son, MW, age 4, b. MI; Letha O., daughter, FW, age 3, b. MI; Evelyn C., daughter, FW, age 0/12, b. MI; Burt, Carmen E., servant, FW, age 15, b. MI, parents b. MI.
In 1925 Mrs. Everett Salt (Sult) was of Battle Creek according to her mother's obituary. 1926 Battle Creek City Directory, Willard Library. Sult, Everett L. (Isabel C.) foreman, Sherriff-Goslin , home 67 Plymouth Avenue. In 1944 Isabelle Sult was of 1 Avenue B, Battle Creek according to her sister's, Luella Green Wart's, obituary.
DEATH: Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI 1957 deaths, #16. Died 3 May 1957 at Battle Creek Twp., Isabelle Carrie Sult, age 64, b. 27 Oct 1892, Sherman, MI, female, white, widow, father: Nathan W. Green, mother: Axie Wilson; spouse: Everett Sult; residence: Route 2, Battle Creek, occupation: housewife, buried 6 May 1957 Morgan Cem., Calhoun , MI; informant: Cleon L. Sult, 133 S. 28th Street, Battle Creek.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Saturday, 4 May 1957. Mrs. Isabell Carrie Sult, 64, of Route 2, at Graham Lake, died at 11:15 a.m. yesterday in a local hospital. She had been in ill health for the past year and one-half but was hospitalized only for a day. She had returned here recently, after spending the winter with her daughters in Maryland. Mrs. Sult was born Oct. 27, 1892, in Sherman, Mich., the daughter of Nathan W. and Axie E. (Wilson) Green. Her husband, Everett L. Sult, died April 4, 1955. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Letha) Lassese of Cheverly, Md., and Mrs. William (Evelyn) Hyde of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Cleon L. Sult of 138 S. 28th St. and Kenneth E. Sult of the Graham Lake address; one sister, Mrs. Edith Burt of 15 Harold St.; one brother, Lewis Green of 414 E. Roosevelt Ave.; 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
1910 U.S. Census, Wexford County, Hanover Twp., MI, taken 15 Apr. ED 148, p. 1A. 13/13 Sult, George W., head, MW, age 52, married once, 22y, b. IN, father b. PA, mother b. IN; Emma J., wife, age 43, 7 children, 7 alive, b. IN, parents b. IN; Everett R., son, age 21, single, b. IN; Chloe May, daughter, age 17, b. IN; Bertie Ray, son, age 15, b. IN; Guy N., son, age 13, b. IN; Otto R., son, age 11, b. IN; Russell, son, age 3, b. IN.
In 1946 Everett L. Sult was of Graham Lake, Leroy Twp., according to his mother's obituary.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Tuesday, April 5, 1955, p. 4. Everett L. Sult, 67, of Route 2, former owner of the E.L. Sult & Sons Heating , died at 11:10 p.m. yesterday in a local hospital. He had been in failing health for eight years and seriously ill for three weeks. Mr. Sult made his home at Graham Lake in Leroy Twp.. He was born Sept. 8, 1887, in Fulton County, Indiana, the son of George W. and Emma (Frye) Sult. He and Isabelle C. Green were married Oct. 29, 1910, at Sherman in Wexford County. Mr. and Mrs. Sult came to Battle Creek some 38 years ago from Wexford County. He sold his heating business 10 years ago. He is survived by his wife; two daughters. Mrs. George (Letha) Lessese of Cheverly, Md., and Mrs. William (Evelyn) Hyde of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Cleon L. and Kenneth E., both of Route 8, eight grandchildren; four brothers, Otto of 419 W. Columbia Ave., Guy of 49 Alden Ave., Burt of Owosso and Russell of Tucson, Ariz; two sisters, Mrs. Arlie (Jessie) Steininger of Rochester, Ind., and Mrs. Chloe Spidle of 118 Somerset St., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Farley Funeral Home. Burial will be made in Morgan Cem..
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI 1955 deaths, #200. Died 4 April 1955 in Battle Creek, Everett L. Sult, b. 8 Sep 1887 in IN, age 67, male, white, married, spouse: Isabell C. Green Sult; father: George W. Sult; mother: Emma Frye, residence: route 2, Leroy Twp., occupation: farmer; buried 7 April 1955 at Morgan Cem., informant: Isabel C. Sult, Graham Lake.
1893 Reunion for the Calvin L. Carpenter family, Athens, Calhoun, MI, Viola was 17.
1894 MI Census, Kalamazoo , Wakeshma, MI taken 5 Jun. 33/36 Viola Swartz, age 18, daughter, b. MI, mother b. IN, father b. NY, is in the home of her parents, John Swartz and Ella.
MARRIAGE. Kalamazoo County Clerk, Kalamazoo, MI, Vol. 5, p. 285, #3240. Married 19 Sep 1895 at Vicksburg, MI, James F. Barrett, age 25, b. PA, residing in Wakeshma, occupation: farmer, father: James L. Barrett, mother: Sophia Hinckley, and Viola A. Swartz, age 19, b. MI, residing in Wakeshma, father: John Swartz, mother: Ella Wilson, witnesses: Pirl L. Gill and Myrtle L. Gill, both of Vicksburg, officiant: D. N. Reiter, Clergyman, neither had been married previously.
1900 U.S. Census, Kalamazoo , Wakeshma, MI taken 4 June. 22/22 Barrett, Frank, b. Jun 1875, age 24, married 4 years, b. PA, parents, b. PA; Viola A., b. Mar 1876, age 24, 1 child, 1 child alive, b. MI, father b. IN, mother, b. NY; Harold, b. M-- 1897, age 3, b. MI.
1910 U.S. Census, Calhoun , Marshall Twp., MI taken 20 April. 45/45 Barrett, John F., head, MW, age 35, married once, 14y, b. PA, parents b. PA, general farming; Viola, wife, FW, age 34, married once, 14y, 1 child, 1 alive, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. IN; Harold, son, MW, age 12, single, b. MI.
OBITUARY. The Athens Times, Thursday June 28, 1917. Mrs. Frank Barrett Dies Suddenly. Was Formerly Viola Swartz and Resided West of Town. Mrs. Frank Barrett, living four miles northeast of Marshall, passed away early Saturday morning and the remains were brought here Monday for burial, the funeral being held at the Reformed Church with Dr. Isenberg as the officiating minister. Mrs. Barrett had been suffering with high blood pressure but was not thought to be in any immediate danger and retired Friday night in her usual health. Early in the morning Mr. Barrett was awakened by a peculiar gurgling sound. He lifted her head and she died in his arms. Viola Armida Swartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Swartz, was born March 3, 1876, and departed this life on June 23, 1917, aged 41 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was united in marriage September 14, 1895, to James Franklin Barrett, and to them was born one son, who with her husband, father, mother, one brother, one sister and a host of friends and other relatives are left to mourn her death. She was a valued member of the Carverville Ladies' Aid Society and Curtis Club, community organizations of her home neighborhood, and was ever found ready and efficient in time of need. We shall meet, but we shall miss her, There will be one vacant chair; We shall linger to caress her While we breathe our evening prayer.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, Deaths, book 6, page 385, #7, 23 Jun 1917, Barrett, Viola Armida, died at Marshall Twp., female, 41y8m20d, white, married, b. MI, housewife, father John Swartz, mother Ellen Wilson.
1920 U.S. Census, Calhoun , Marshall Twp., MI taken 2, 8 and 9 Jan, ED 81, sheet 1A. 2/2 Barrett, James F., head, MW, age 44, widower, b. PA, parents b. PA, farmer; Harold J., son, WM, age 22, single, b. MI, father b. PA, mother b. MI, mechanic, automobile.
Kalamazoo County Clerk, Kalamazoo, MI. 1949 Deaths, #27. Died 26 August 1949 at Village of Vicksburg, James Franklin Barrett, b. 18 Jun 1875, Beaver , PA, age 74y2m8d, mw, widower, spouse: Viola Barrett; residence: Wakeshma Twp., occupation: laborer; father: James Lewis Barrett, b. New Brighton, PA; mother: Sophia R. Hinkle, b. PA, informant: Deo Barrett, Scotts, MI, burial 26 Aug 1949, Burr Oak Cem., Athens, MI.
1880 U.S. Census, Kalamazoo , Wakeshma Twp., MI, taken 4-8 Jun. 82/82 Earnest, age 2, is in the home of his parents.
1884 MI State Census, Kalamazoo , Wakeshma Twp., taken 1 Jun. 13/13 Swartz, Ernest, age 6, is in the home of his parents, John Swartz and Eleanor.
1893 Reunion of the Calvin L. Carpenter Family, Athens, Calhoun , MI, Earnest was 15.
1894 MI State Census, Kalamazoo , Wakeshma Twp., taken 5 Jun. 33/36 Earnest Swartz, age 16, son, is in the home of his parents, John Swartz and Ella.
1900 U.S. Census, Central Lake Twp., Antrim , MI taken 30 Jun. 417/428 Swartz, Ernest, son, WM, b. Oct 1877, age 22, md 1y, b. MI; Eula, daughter-in-law, WF, b. Jan 1880, age 20, md 1y, 0 children, 0 alive, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. KY, are in the home with Ernest's parents, John Swartz and Ella.
1920 U.S. Census, Athens Twp., Calhoun , MI, taken 6, 7 and 8 January, ED35, 70/74 Swartz, Ernest, head, WM, age 42, b. MI, father b. IN, mother b. NY; Eula, wife, WF, age 40, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MO; Vera, daughter, WF, age 14, all b. MI; Marion, daughter, WF, age 11, all b. MI; Earl, son, WM, age 5, all b. MI.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, Deaths, Liber 28, page 3. Died 18 Nov. 1946, Ernest Swartz, at Leroy Twp., male, white, married, wife Eula, b. 5 Oct 1877, age 69 years, 1 month, 13 days, b. Athens; retired farmer and carpenter; father John Swartz, b. OH; mother Ella Wilson, born NY; buried 21 Nov 1946, Burr Oak Cem., Athens, MI.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Tuesday, November 19, 1946, p 7. East Leroy - Ernest Swartz, 69, retired carpenter and farmer, died Monday night at his home one mile west of Graham Lake in Leroy Twp.. He had been ill several months. He was born Oct. 5, 1877, in Athens Twp., the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Swartz. Survivors are the wife, Eula, four daughters, Mrs. Harold Haven of Battle Creek, Mrs. J. Lawder of Lansing, Mrs. Carl Harleston of East Leroy and Mrs. Clarence Eckler of Battle Creek; one son, Earl of East Leroy; and one sister, Mrs. L. B. Williams of Los Angeles, Calif. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Spencer Chapel in Athens.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, Deaths, liber 43, page 548. Died October 9, 1961, at Battle Creek, MI, Eula Swartz, born East Port, MI, father John McPherson, mother Angie Evans. Buried 12 Oct 1961 at Burr Oak Cem., Athens, MI. Informant: Earl Swartz, East Leroy, MI.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1961. East Leroy - Mrs. Eula Swartz, 82, of Route 1, East Leroy, widow of Ernest Swartz, died at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Battle Creek Monday afternoon. She was born in East Port, MI, daughter of John and Angie (Evans) McPherson. She was married on Christmas Day, 1899, to Mr. Swartz, who died in 1946. Mrs. Swartz was a member of Sonoma Methodist Church, the church's birthday club, and also the church's WSCS. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Ella) Haven of Route 2, Battle Creek, Mrs. Clyde (Pearl) Lawder of Pensacola, FL, Mrs. Carl (Vera) Harleston of East Leroy and Mrs. Clarence (Marion) Eckler of 184 Lathrop Ave., Battle Creek; a son, Earl Swartz of East Leroy; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In 1946 Mrs. Harold (Ella) Haven was of Battle Creek according to her father's obituary. In 1961 Ella was of Battle Creek according to her mother's obituary.
ANNIVERSARY. Battle Creek Enquirer, Wed., Oct. 3, 1984. p. 6A. Harold and Ella Haven of 11080 8-Mile Road will observe their 60th wedding anniversary at open house from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at B Drive North and Beadle Lake Road. Hosting the open house will be friends and members of the church. Haven and the former Ella Swartz were married Oct. 4, 1924. They first lived on Hillcrest Ct. in Urbandale and later on Kingman Avenue before moving in 1951 to their present home. Haven retired in 1969 from the Post Division of General Foods Corp. They have been active members of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) since their youth. They have many fond memories of traveling "just anywhere way out west." They have spent a number of winters in warmer climates and have Tucson, Ariz. to be their favorite spot.
In 1995 Angie "Ella" Haven, wife of Harold Glen Haven, survived according to Harold's obituary.
February 24, 1998. Elma Carpenter visited with Ella, age 97, at her apartment in Battle Creek. Ella gave us much information about her sisters' and aunts' families. Ella and Harold had no children.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Thursday, 9 Mar 1995, p. 2A. Harold Glen Haven, 90, of Battle Creek died Wednesday, March 8, 1995, in Battle Creek Health System/Community Site. He was born April 12, 1904, in Eckford Twp. to Harry R. and Pearl (Hornbeck) Haven and was an area resident most of his life. He and his wife wintered in Tucson, Ariz., for 14 years before wintering in southern Texas for four years. He was employed at Post Cereals for 46 years before retiring in 1969. He was a member of First Christian Church where he served as a deacon and an elder and was involved in the Men's Fellowship. He was a member of the Post 25-year Club. He enjoyed reading and traveling. He married Angie "Ella" Swartz on Oct. 4, 1924, in Battle Creek. She survives. Services 1:30 Friday at Richard A. Henry FuneralHome. Burial: Burr Oak Cem., Athens.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI. 1995, #276. Died 8 Mar 1995 at Battle Creek, Harold Glen Haven, age 90, b. 12 Apr 1904 in Eckford Twp., Calhoun , MI, wm, married, spouse: Angie Ella Swartz, residence: Greentree Blvd., Battle Creek, occupation: food factory, father: Harry R. Haven, mother: Pearl Hornbeck, informant: Angie Ella Swartz, burial in Burr Oak Cem., Athens.
1893 Reunion, for the Calvin L. Carpenter family, Athens, Calhoun, MI, Gertie was 8.
1894 MI Census, Kalamazoo , Wakeshma Twp., MI taken 5 June. 33/36 Swartz, Gerty, age 8, daughter, is in the home of her parents, John Swartz and Ella.
1900 U.S. Census, Antrim , Central Lake Twp., MI taken 30 Jun. 417/428 Swartz, Gertrude, daughter, WF, b. Jun 1885, age 14, single, b. MI, is in the home of her parents.
1910 U.S. Census, Kalamazoo , Wakeshma, MI taken April. 83/83 Williams, Lewis B., head, MW, age 28, married once for 3 years, b. MI, parents b. IN, blacksmith; Gertie, wife, FW, age 25, 1 child, 1 alive, b. MI, father b. IN, mother b. NY; Rhea O., daughter, age 2.
Year for marriage taken from 1910 census.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. The Athens Times, April 15, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Williams and family left here this morning for Battle Creek, enroute to Alberta where they have bought a ranch. Mrs. Williams' parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Swartz, took them to Battle Creek.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. The Athens Times, Thursday, May 6, 1920. Like Looks of Canada. Mrs. Lew Williams writes her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Swartz, of the arrival of the family at their new home in Bassano, Alberta, on the 21st inst., having left here on the 15th, going by way of Detroit, London and Winnepeg. They report a very pleasant trip and enjoyed the scenery along Lake Superior. They reached Alberta in the rainy season and Mrs. Williams says that one can easily pick up about ten acres of prairie soil on one's feet when it is wet. They are much impressed with the appearance of the country.
In 1946 at the time of her brother's, Ernest Swartz', death, Mrs. L. B. Williams was of Los Angeles, CA.
Gertie's birthdate and place of death received August 1998 from Ella Haven, age 97, of Battle Creek.
Reah O. Williams moved to Alberta, Canada, with her parents in May 1920 according to The Athens Times, Athens, MI. In February 1998 Gertie's aunt, Ella Haven, age 97, of Battle Creek, said Gertie and her husband had two girls.
41705. Estella "Stella" Wilson
Reunion of the Calvin L. Carpenter family in Athens, Calhoun, MI. Stella was age 13 in 1894. This was the 2nd Annual Reunion. She was 15 at the 1896 reunion.
The Athens Times, Wednesday, March 10, 1900. Miss Stella Wilson, who is teaching in the Asker district ten miles north of here, is taking a four weeks' vacation.
MARRIAGE. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, marriages, book 5, page 140, #455. Married 21 October 1903 at Athens, Lester C. Ealy, age 25, of Athens, b. Ohio, occupation: laborer; father: H. Ealy; mother: Addie Riemond; and Estella Wilson, age 22, of Athens, b. Athens; father: Lewis C. Wilson; mother: Inez Henry; by F. Ware, Minister of the Gospel; witnesses: Floyd Brownell and Mrs. A. Brownell, both of Athens.
1910 U.S. Census, Allegan , Hopkins, MI, taken 29/30 April. 200/200 Ealy, Lester C., head, MW, age 32, married once, 6 years, b. OH, parents b. OH, manager, telephone office; Estella A., wife, FW, age 29, 3 children, 3 alive, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI; Lewis H., son, MW, age 5, b. MI; Floyd R., son, MW, age 2, b. MI; Inez M., daughter, FW, age 5/12, b. MI.
The Athens Times. November 15, 1912. Mrs. Inez Wilson left Monday night for Hopkins to spend Christmas with her daughter and family. (This would be the Lester Ealy family.)
1920 U.S. Census, Allegan , Allegan City, MI taken 7 January. Park Drive. 167/180 Ealy, Lester, head, MW, age 42, married, b. OH, parents b. OH, occupation, manager telephone company; Estella, wife, FW, age 38, married, b. MI, father B. NY, mother b. MI; Lewis, son, MW, age 15, single, b. MI; Floyd, son, MW, age 12, single, b. MI; Inez, daughter, FW, age 10, single, b. MI.
The Athens Times, June 12, 1929. Mrs. L. C. Ealy of Traverse City spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stancer and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson.
In February 1938 Stella way living in Traverse City, MI, according to her mother's obituary. In July 1967 Stella was living in Daytona Beach, FL according to her brother's, William's, obituary.
The Athens Times. June 10, 1904. Lester Ealy is now with a citizens telephone gang putting up new wires.
1910 U.S. Census, Allegan , Hopkins, MI, taken 29/30 April, Inez is 5/12 and in the home of her parents. 1920 U.S. Census, Allegan , Allegan City, MI taken 7 January. Park Drive. 167/180 Ealy, Inez, daughter, age 10, is in the home of her parents.
In June 1929 Inez' mother was of Traverse City, MI, according to an article in the Athens Times.
William attended the 7th Annual Reunion of the Calvin L. Carpenter family in Athens, Calhoun, Mich.
1900 U.S. Census, Calhoun , Athens Village, MI taken 1 Jun 1900, 20/20, William, son, b. Nov. 1884, age 15, is in the home of his parents.
MARRIAGE. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, marriages, book 5, page 287, #299, William Wilson, age 22, of Athens, b. Athens, occupation blacksmith, father: Louis Willson, mother: Iness (Inez) Henry; and Wilma Waterman, age 21, of Athens, b. Athens, teacher, father: William Waterman, mother: Nona Reed, at Athens on 18 Jul 1907, by William J. Prestidge, Clergyman, Witnesses: Letha Waterman and Emma Kirby.
1910 U.S. Census, Calhoun, Athens Village, MI taken 15 April. /193 Wilson, William A., head, age 25, married 2 years, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI, blacksmith; Wilma A., wife, age 23, 0 children, b. MI, parents b. MI.
The Athens Times, May 17, 1912. William A. Wilson, the blacksmith and wheelwright, has bought the Boyd A. Miller house on Burr Oak Street now occupied by O. J. Fry.
The Athens Times, Thursday, September 21, 1916. Moved to Coldwater. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson are moving to Coldwater this week where the former had a good position in an automobile garage. It is with sincere regret that Athens people witness their removal from the community in which both have spent their lives and where both have hosts of friends. Mr. Wilson had for a number of years conducted a garage and general repair shop in Athens and at the time he left was a member of the village council and fire department and secretary of the Athens Improvement Club. Mrs. Wilson was a very successful teacher in the local schools for several years and both were prominent in the social affairs of the town, and will be much missed. However, they have the assurance of the best wishes of many, many friends in whatever they may undertake in the future.
The Athens Times, Thursday, December 18, 1919. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson are pleasantly located in Miami, FL, where the former had no trouble in securing a job in one of the big garages of the city. Like all other places, especially where there are many tourists, rents are exorbitant.
The Athens Times, May 13, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson who have been spending the winter in Miami, Florida, arrived in Battle Creek Friday night.
The Athens Times, Thursday, January 6, 1921. Preparing to Open Another Garage. W. A. Wilson, former proprietor of a garage here, but who has been employed at Battle Creek garages for a number of years past, is installing his equipment and preparing to re-open a garage in his building at the corner of Burr Oak Street and Avenue A.
The Athens Times. Wednesday, May 31, 1950. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Attwood of Flint, and Miss Elma Waterman of Pontiac, spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson.
OBITUARY. The Athens Times. Thursday, July 6, 1967. William A. Wilson, 82, of 233 North Avenue A, whose lifetime and work spanned the transition from horse and buggies to four-barrell carburetion and who was a civic leader of the village for many years, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday in a Battle Creek hospital. He had been a patient there for two weeks. Mr. Wilson was born October 22, 1884, in Athens, son of Louis and Inez (Henry) Wilson. He grew up in the village and in 1905 opened a blacksmith shop here. Seven years later, he converted it to a general garage to serve the growing demand for auto repair, and operated the garage until his retirement in 1955. His wife, Wilma, died February 23, 1965. Mr. Wilson held several village offices and contributed the first gift of land for what is now known as John Wilson Park, named for his son, who was a serviceman in World War II. He was a charter member and a founder of the Athens Community Association. Mr. Wilson, an active member of Masonry, was a life member of Athens Lodge No. 220, F&AM, a life member of Chapter No. 59, Order of Eastern Star, a life member of Chapter No. 46, RAM, and a life member of the Council at Union City. He is survived by a grandson, Douglas Wilson of Ashland, Nebraska; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Millie Laune of Ashland, Nebraska, and a sister, Mrs. Stella Ealy of Daytona Beach, FL. Services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Spencer Funeral Home with Masonic services and Dr. L. D. Funk officiating. Interment Burr Oak Cem., Athens. (This same obituary appeared in the Battle Creek Enqurer and News, Monday, July 3, 1967.)
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI. 1967, #734. Died 2 Jul 1967 at Battle Creek Twp., William A. Wilson, age 82, b. 22 Oct 1884 in Athens, mw, widower of Wilma A. Wilson, father: Louis Wilson, mother: Inez Henry, residence: Athens, occupation: retired garage owner, informant: Mrs. Millie Laune, Ashland, NE, buried 4 Jul 1967 at Burr Oak Cemetery, Athens, MI. Athens.
1900 U.S. Census, Calhoun , Athens, MI. 235/236 Wilma Waterman, b. May 1884, age 16, b. MI, is in the home of her parents, William Waterman and Lenora.
OBITUARY. The Athens Times, March 4, 1965. Athens - Mrs. Wilma A. Wilson, 78, of 115 Avenue A South, Athens, former village and Twp. treasurer, who also was active in the Red Cross and the T.B. Association, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, at a Battle Creek hospital. She had been in failing health for the past two months and seriously ill for one month. She was born in Athens Twp., a daughter of William and Lenora (Reed) Waterman. She was graduated from Athens High School in 1903, and taught school for about 14 years in her early life. She was married July 18, 1907, to William Wilson and in 1915 started a general garage here which they operated for about 40 years. She served as village treasurer for about 20 years, and for the past 15 years had been the Twp. treasurer. She was a member of the Congregational Church, the Ladies Guild of the church and the New Idea Club. She was a life member of Naomi Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a grandson, Douglas Wilson of Ashland, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Wyla) Attwood of Flint, Miss Elma Waterman of Pontiac and Miss Bernice Waterman of Washington, D.C., and two brothers, Reed of Grand Rapids and Roland of Grand Ledge. Services were from Spencer Funeral Home on Friday afternoon with the Rev. Wm. F. Hastings officiating. Interment Burr Oak Cem..
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI. 1965, p. 47, #13. Died 23 Feb 1965 at Battle Creek Twp., Wilma Alma Wilson, fw, married, age 78, b. 9 May 1886 at Athens, father: William Waterman, mother: Lenora Reed, occupation: Treasurer, Athens Twp. and domestic, residence: Athens, informant: William Wilson; spouse: William Wilson, buried: Burr Oak Cemetery.
1900 U.S. Census, Athens Twp., Calhoun , MI, ED28, sheet 12A. 311/312 Lorna Woodruff, daughter, FW, b. Dec 1890, age 9, is in the home of her parents.
1920 U.S. Census, Athens Village, Calhoun , MI taken 15 Apr. ED30, sheet 11A. 11/11 Lorna Woodruff, daughter, age 20, is in the home of her parents.
WEDDING. The Athens Times, Friday, October 7, 1910. Will Make Their Home in Mason. Miss Lorna Woodruff and Leo H. Harrison Married. Wednesday evening for the second time within four months the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Woodruff was the scene of a pretty home wedding. This time their youngest and only remaining daughter, Miss Lorna, was united in marriage to Leo H. Harrison of Mason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison of this place. Only a few of the nearest relatives and friends of the contracting parties were present at the ceremony which was performed by Rev. E. H. Harbridge of the Congregational Church. After the ceremony, and congratulations had been showered upon them, the merry company partook of refreshments. The bride is one of the town's best known and most highly respected young ladies and a member of the class of '09 of the local high school. The groom is also a graduate of the local schools and of the department of pharmacy of the U. of M. and now holds a responsible position with a well known drug firm at Mason, at which place the young people will be at home to their friends after October 20. Their many friends here extend heartiest congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Foote and daughter, Mrs. E. H. Coller and Miss Lela Foote of Battle Creek and Chas. Kellyof Flint. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lewis of Jackson reached Battle Creek a few minutes too late to catch the 5 o'clock train and were not able to be present.
The Athens Times, Friday, April 22, 1912. Mrs. Leo H. Harrison and Doris returned to Mason Tuesday. F. G. Woodruff accompanied them part way.
1920 U.S. Census, Mason, Ingham , MI, taken 14/15 Jan., ED 124, Sheet 9A. 251/260 Harrison, Leo H., head, owns, free, MW, age 33, married, b. MI, parents b. MI, retail merchant, drug; Lorna F., wife, FW, age 30, Md, b. MI, parents b. MI; Doris H., daughter, FW, age 8, b. MI; Hubert H., son, MW, age 3 7/12, b. MI.
The Athens Times, May 8, 1929. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo H. Harrison of Mason Wednesday, May 1, 1929, a son. His name is Dale Woodruff Harrison.
In 1935 Lorna was of Mason, Ingham , MI. In 1936 Lorna was of Mason according to her father's obituary.
DEATH. Mason County Clerk, Courthouse, Mason, MI, 1970 deaths, CM (City of Mason), p. 34. Died 3 Sep 1970 at Mason, Lorna F. Woodruff, FW, widow, age 80, b. 21 Dec 1889 in MI, father: Frank G. Woodruff; mother: Lillian Carpenter; cause: ruptured appendix, peritonitis, residing at 611 S. Barnes, Mason; informant: Hubert Harrison, 603 S. Barnes, Mason, buried: 5 Sep 1970, Burr Oak Cem., Athens, Calhoun , MI. Ball-Dunn Funeral Home.
1910 U.S. Census, Athens Village, Calhoun , MI, Leo H. Harrison was not in the home of his parents.
OBITUARY. The Athens Times, Thursday, November 18, 1965. Mr. Leo H. Harrison of Mason, Michigan, a retired druggist, son of Frank and Betty (Foote) Harrison of Athens, passed away on Friday, November 5th, 1965, following several years of poor health. He was a graduate of Athens High School. Surviving are his wife, the former Laura Woodruff, two sons, Hubert H. and Don [Dale] W. of Mason, a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Doris) Graichen of Ypsilanti and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 8th at the Ball-Dunn Funeral Home in Mason. Burial in Burr Oak Cem., Athens.
DEATH. Ingham County Clerk, Courthouse, Mason, MI. Vol. CM (City of Mason), p. 86. Died 5 Nov 1965, Leo H. Harrison, age 79, b. 14 Aug 1886 in Calhoun , MI, MW, married, father: Frank H. Harrison; mother: Betty Foote, residence 611 S. Barnes St., Mason, MI, occupation: pharmacist; spouse: Lorna F. Woodruff, cause: heart disease and influenza; informant: Lorna F. Harrison; buried 8 Nov 1965, Burr Oak Cem., Athens, Calhoun, MI.
Sources: Pedigree Chart made by Lorna Carter, his daughter, Athens, MI.
1893 Reunion - Calvin L. Carpenter Family, Athens, Calhoun, MI. Claude attended with his parents, Allie Tiffany and Zingara M. Carpenter Tiffany. Claude was age 9.
MARRIAGE. St. Joseph County Clerk, Centreville, MI, Vol. G, p. 275, #4074. Married 18 Oct 1905 at Sherwood, Claude A. Tiffany, age 21, residing in Leonidas, b. MI, occupation: farmer, father: Alva Tiffany, mother: Zingara Carpenter; and Ethel L. Wells, age 17, residing in Sherwood, b. MI, father: not known, mother: not known, occupation: housekeeper; witnesses: Vira Wells and Perry Wells, both of Sherwood; officiant: Wm. J. Prestige, Clergyman; neither had been married previously. (This marriage license says Ethel's parents are unknown. Perry Wells' obituary in 1913 said Ethel was a foster daughter.)
1910 U.S. Census, St. Joseph , Leonidas Twp., MI, ED 128, p.1A, taken 15 April. 3/3 Tiffany, Claude A., head, MW, 25, married 1 time, 4 years, farming, general; Ethel, wife, FW, 22, 2 children, 2 alive, b. MI, father and mother b. MI; Rhea L., daughter, FW, 3, b. MI; Alison W., daughter, FW, 2/12, b. MI.
1920 U.S. Census, Branch , Sherwood Twp., MI, taken 3, 5, 6 Jan. ED 26, sheet 2A. 38/38 Tiffany, Claude, head, MW, age 35, married, b. MI, parents b. MI; Ethel, wife, FW, age 32; Rhea L., daughter, FW, age 13; Alison W., daughter, FW, age 10; Merle C., son, MW, age 4; Leslie B., cousin, MW, age 14, father b. MI, mother b. KY.
OBITUARY. Feb. 26, 1936 (probably a Battle Creek newspaper). Claude Alva Tiffany, son of Alva and Zingara Tiffany, was born September 13, 1884, and passed away Feb. 25, 1936, at Nichols Hospital, in Battle Creek, following a brief illness from pneumonia. His entire life was spent in the community of Athens where he had a large circle of acquaintenances. On Oct. 18, 1905, he was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Wells, and to them were born four children: one son, Merle, and three daughters, Rhea, Alison and Lorna Jean. For more than a score of years he had resided on what is known as the Perry Wells farm and the contributions his genial, kindly manner have made to the life of the community, puts priceless treasures in the memory's store house that will linger long in the hearts and minds of his family and friends. Mr. Tiffany was a member of the Congregational Church, also of the Masonic Order and Naomi Chapter No. 59, O.E.S., having given freely of his time and service to promote the welfare of these organizations, and was a past master of Athens Lodge No. 220, F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Ethel, and children, Mrs. Martin Levandowski of Ann Arbor; Alison, Merle and Lorna Jean, at home; one brother, Ray, two nephews, two nieces, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Spencer Funeral Home in Athens on Thursday, Feb. 27, with the Rev. Cecil DeKraker in charge. The brothers of his lodge gave the impressive Masonic burial service. Interment in Burr Oak Cem.. Card of Thanks. Mere words can never interpret our appreciation to the many friends and societies for their sympathy in our sorrow. Especially do we thank our good neighbors for their faithful help during the illness and after the death of our loved one. Mrs. Ethel Tiffany and family.
OBITUARY. The Athens Times. February 26, 1936. Claude A. Tiffany is Victim of Pneumonia. Well Known Farmer Put Up Valiant Fight For Life, But Died Early Yesterday Morning. Claude A. Tiffany, aged 51 years, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, died at 2 a.m. yesterday morning, Feb. 25, at Nichols Hospital in Battle Creek where he was taken a week ago for treatment. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Blood transfusions and oxygen were resorted to in an effort to save his life, but from the start the disease seemed to have been so deep-seated that all efforts were unavailing. He was born in Athens Twp. in September, 1884. He was a member of the Congregational Church and of Athens lodge No. 220 F. & A.M., serving for several terms as worshipful master. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; three daughters, Mrs. Martin Levandowski of Ann Arbor, Alison of Lansing and Lorna Jean at home; one son, Merle, also at home; one brother, Ray, of Sherwood Twp., and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Spencer Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Cecil DeKraker officiating. The Masonic Lodge will conduct the burial service.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and Evening News, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1936. Athens - Claude Tiffany, 51, farmer living three miles west of the village, died at 2 a.m. today at Nichols Hospital of pneumonia. He had been at the hospital a week. Mr. Tiffany was born in Athens Township in September 1884. He was a member of the Congregational Church and the Masonic Lodge 220, F. & A.M. Surviving are the widow, Ethel; three daughters, Mrs. Rhea Leavendowski of Ann Arbor, Allison of Lansing and Lorna Jean at home; one son, Merle at home; one brother, Ray near Athens. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Spencer Funeral Home. A Masonic funeral will be held. The Rev. Cecil DeKraker will be in charge.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI, vol 18, p. 126. Died 25 Feb 1936 at Battle Creek, Claude Alva Tiffany, age 51y5m12d, mw, md; b. Calhoun , MI; residing at Sherwood Twp., Branch , MI, occupation: farmer; father: Alva Tiffany, b. Calhoun , MI; mother: Zingara Carpenter, b. Calhoun , MI; informant: Ethel Tiffany, spouse, buried: 27 Feb. 1936, Burr Oak Cem., Athens, MI.
DEATH. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, vol. D, p. 137, #10,463. Claude Alva Tiffany's death is also recorded in Branch County and marked "transcript from Calhoun County."
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Aug. 1987. Ethel L. Tiffany. Athens - Ethel L. (Wells) Tiffany, 99, of 537 W. Burr Oak St., died Monday in Leila Hospital in Battle Creek after a short illness. She was born in East Leroy and moved to Athens with her family at the age of 3, and Vicksburg, returning to Athens in 1940. She formerly was employed by Franklin Memorial Hospital in Vicksburg. She was a member of the Athens Congregational Church and its Ladies Guild and a life member of Naomi Chapter 59 Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Claude Tiffany died in 1936. She is survived by daughters, Rhea Levandowski of Ann Arbor, and Lorna Carter of Athens; a son, Merle Tiffany of White Pigeon; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Spencer Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Athens Congregational Church. We do not have the names of the great-grandchildren.
The Athens Times, Friday, February 14, 1913. Perry Wells Passed Away Sunday. Had Lived in Sherwood Twp. 58 Years. Died. February 9, 1913. His obituary states that he is survived by a foster daughter, Mrs. Ethel Tiffany. Perhaps Ethel's maiden name was not Wells. Her marriage license said her parents were unknown.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI. 1987 deaths, #850. Died 17 Aug 1987, at Battle Creek, MI, Ethel Lynn Tiffany, age 99, b. 4 Dec. 1887 in Calhoun , MI, widow; residing at 537 W. Burr Oak St., Athens, MI; father: Perry Wells; mother: Alvira G. Harsh; occupation: cook, Franklin Memorial Hospital; buried: 20 Aug 1987, at Burr Oak Cem., Athens, MI; Informant: Lorna Carter.
Sources: Pedigree chart made by Lorna Carter, Athens, MI.
1893 Reunion - Calvin L. Carpenter Family, Athens, Calhoun, MI. H. Ray Tiffany attended with his parents, Allie Tiffany and Zingara M. Carpenter Tiffany. H. Ray was 5 yrs. old.
1910 U.S. Census, St. Joseph , Leonidas Twp., MI. Ed 128, p 1A, taken 15 April. 2/2 Ray, son, MW, 21, single, b. MI, is in the home of his parents.
The Athens Times, Friday, February 9, 1912. Factoryville. Married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Harmon, their daughter, Etta, to Mr. Ray Tiffany, Feb. 2nd.
MARRIAGE. St. Joseph County Clerk, Centreville, MI, Vol. H, p. 32, #5599. Married 2 Feb 1912 at Leonidas, Ray Tiffany, age 22, residing in Leonidas, b. MI, father: Allie Tiffany, mother: Carpenter, occupation: farmer; and Ettie Harmon, age 18, residing in Leonidas, b. MI, father: Harry Harmon, mother: Reichert, occupation: housekeeper; witnesses: Carrie M. Harmon and Myrtle Harmon, both of Leonidas; officiant: Harry C. Harmon, Justice of the Peace; neither had been married previously.
1920 U.S. Census, Calhoun , City of Battle Creek, MI taken 7 Jan, ED 50, sheet 9A, 82 Green Street. 184/235 Tiffany, Ray, age 31, b. MI, father b. IL, mother b. IA, mechanic, food factory; Etta, wife, age 26; Lelia, daughter, age 7; Alvah, son, age 4 11/12; Robert, son, age 2 11/12; Harman, Clinton, boarder, age 18, baker, food factory; Nichols, Fred, boarder, age 18, core maker, food factory; Bartsky, Frank, boarder, age 42, carpenter, contractor; Snyder, Carl, boarder, age 22, laborer, food factory; Snyder, Millard, boarder, age 23, moulder, threshing; Snyder, Gerald, boarder, age 19, laborer, food factory.
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and News, Sunday, June 8, 1975, pA12. Jonesville - Ray H. Tiffany, 87, of 669 Bunn St., a former Battle Creek resident and shoe repair shop owner, died Saturday at the Hillsdale Medical Facility. He had been in failing health the past year. During his early years he was employed at Post Division, General Foods Corp. In 1930 he left Battle Creek to take up farming in Sherwood Twp.. He retired about 25 years ago. His wife, the former Miss Etta Harmon died in 1937. Survivors include his daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elvah) Carr of Jonesville and Mrs. George (Lilah) Jackson of Mendon; a son, Robert L. Tiffany of Sherwood; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Spencer Funeral Home, Athens.
The first name of Henry was taken from the obituary of Henry Ray Tiffany's daughter, Lila M. Tiffany Hayes Jackson, in June 1998.
DEATH. Branch County Clerk, Coldwater, MI, Vol. D, p. 168, #11,161. Died 21 Nov 1937 at Vicksburg, MI, Mary Etta Harmon Tiffany, FW, Md, age 43y9m29d, b. MI, father: Harvey Harmon, b. OH, mother: Carry Reichert, b. MI, occupation: housewife, cause: ruptured appendix. Record is marked "transcript from Kalamazoo County."
OBITUARY. Battle Creek Enquirer and Evening News, Monday, November 22, 1937. Mrs. Ray Tiffany. Athens - Mrs. Etta Marie Tiffany, 43, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday in the Vicksburg Hospital after an appendectomy. She was born in Leonidas Twp. Jan. 22, 1894. She leaves a husband, Ray Tiffany; two daughters, Mrs. Milo Jackson of Leonidas and Elvah at home; two sons, Alva of Battle Creek and Robert at home; her mother, Mrs. Carrie Harman of Leonidas; two sisters, Mrs. Ambrose Yoder of Detroit and Mrs. Albert Correll, 43 Central, Battle Creek; two brothers, Clifford Harmon of Burr Oak and LaVerne of Fulton; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Spencer Funeral Home. The Rev. Cecil DeKraker will be in charge. Burial will be in Burr Oak Cem. here.
Etta Harmon's first name was listed as Mary Etta on her death record and in the obituary of her daughter, Lila M. Tiffany Hayes Jackson, in June 1998.
Sources: Pedigree chart made by Lorna Carter, Athens, Calhoun, MI. Dates and other information came from two Journals of Reunions of the Calvin L. Carpenter Family, held in Athens, Calhoun, MI, in possession of Irene Chichester, Athens, MI. Sent to typist in approximately 1982 by Elma Carpenter, Battle Creek, MI. The information was then compiled into families from the reunion journals as well as other information from family members.
1910 U.S. Census, Calhoun , Athens Twp., MI taken 23 April. 23/23. H. Neil, son, age 9, is in the home of his parents.
1920 U.S. Census, Calhoun , Athens Twp., MI taken 6, 7, 8 January. 250/260. H. Neil, son, age 19, is in the home of his parents.
The Athens Times, Thursday, February 14, 1924. Neil Carpenter was home from the Western State Normal to spend the week end.
MARRIAGE. Kalamazoo County Clerk, Kalamazoo, MI, vol. 10, p. 102, #24,571. Married 24 Jun 1926 at Athens, Neil Carpenter, age 25, b. Athens, residing in Kalamazoo, occupation: student, father: Carl W. Carpenter, mother: Margaret Pratt, and Frances Marian Davis, age 22, b. Broadlands, IL, residing in Athens, occupation: teacher, father: Earl J. Davis, mother: Josephine Wilson, witnesses: Dorotha J. Tiffany of Climax and Wayne Carpenter of Athens. Officiant: F. A. Stephens, MG.
Henry was of Portage Center, Kalamazoo , MI in Jun 1949.
The Athens Times. Wednesday, April 5, 1950. Mrs. Neil Carpenter of Portage Center spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ward Carpenter.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. The Athens Times, Thursday, October 31, 1957. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carpenter and son Kenneth of Portage, Mr. and Mrs. W. TerBerg and sons of Augusta and Mr. and Mrs. John Hiatt of Mendon were Saturday dinner guests and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Davis.
1920 U.S. Census, Calhoun , Athens Twp., MI, ED35, sheet 2A taken 6-8 January. 25/26 Davis, Earl G., head, age 47, married, b. IL, father b. IN, mother b. IN; Josie F., wife, age 41, b. IL, father b. Ireland, mother b. NC; Frances M., daughter, age 15, b. IL, parents b. IL; Robert T., son, age 13, b. IL; Paul W., son, age 11, b. IL.
Frances' brother, Paul, married Margaret Carpenter, daughter of Carl Mitchell Carpenter.
WEDDING. The Athens Times, Wednesday, December 19, 1951.Smith-Carpenter Wed in Kalamazoo. A Christmas tree ornamented in green and silver keynoted the color scheme for the nuptial ceremony uniting Miss Gene Ardith Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Neil Carpenter, Osterhout Road, and Cpl. Dale Herbert Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Smith of Vicksburg. The Rev. Elton Mills officiated at the double-ring ceremony at 4 Saturday afternoon in Kanley Memorial Chapel, Western Michigan College. The bridegroom's sister, Miss Charlotte M. Smith, provided vocal music for the service. The bride wore an heirloom gown of white satin and Alencon lace, the wedding gown of her aunt, Mrs. R. T. Davis, at whose marriage Miss Carpenter acted as flower girl. . . .Miss Joyce Carpenter, maid of honor for her sister, was gowned in green taffeta. The bridesmaids, the Misses Charlotte M. Smith and Dorothy Carpenter, the bride's sister, each wore a costume similar to the honor attendants. . .Paul Smith was best man for his brother and ushers were Edwin Smith, another brother, and Ronald Lude. . .Mrs. Smith was graduated from Central High School and is a senior student in WM-College, majoring in home economics. Cpl. Smith is a graduate of Vicksburg HighSchool and is stationed with the 11th Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, KY. Guests from this area were Mrs. Edna Cartledge of Battle Creek, Mrs. Maggie Carpenter and Wayne Carpenter of Sturgis, and Mrs. Lulu Miller and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Davis.
MARRIAGE. Kalamazoo County Clerk, Kalamazoo, MI. 1951, #45,849. Married 15 Dec 1951 at Kalamazoo, Dale Herbert Smith, age 22, b. Kalamazoo, residing in Vicksburg, occupation: U.S. Army, father: Clark Smith, mother: Dorothea Schilling, and Gene A. Carpenter, age 22, b. Lansing, residing in Kalamazoo, occupation: student, father: H. Neil Carpenter, mother: Frances Davis, witnesses: Joyce Carpenter of Kalamazoo and Paul Allen Smith of Vicksburg, officiant: Elton Mills, MG. Neither had been married previously.
OBITUARY. The Athens Times, Wednesday, January 9, 1952. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carpenter in Fatal Auto Accident. Mrs. Gene Smith, 22, wife of Cpl. Dale Herbert Smith, a bride of three weeks, was fatally injured Thursday night when the car she was driving home from Fort Campbell, KY, collided with a truck on the icy pavement near Lafayette, Ind. Mrs. Smith was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carpenter of Portage. She had been with her husband at the camp and had left for home to resume her work as a senior in home economics at Western Michigan College, where she was married to Mr. Smith on Dec. 15. She was a granddaughter of Mrs. C. W. Carpenter and the late Mr. Carpenter and of Mr. and Mrs. Earl G. Davis and was a frequent visitor at these homes. Funeral services were at Kalamazoo Sunday afternoon, with burial at Portage. Mrs. Smith is survived by her parents, two sisters, Miss Joyce, at home, and Miss Dorothy, in nurse's training at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing; and one brother, Kenneth, at home, the grandparents named above, and hosts of other relatives and friends.
41716. Eleanor Frances Webster
Information was received from Eleanor's brother, Carroll Howard Webster (Bill and Veta Webster), Canby, Oregon 97013 in 1960.