35409. 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.
35420. Eleanor Frances Webster
Information was received from Eleanor's brother, Carroll Howard Webster (Bill and Veta Webster), Canby, Oregon 97013 in 1960.
Information by was received correspondence from Mr. Carroll Howard Webster, over several years to Donna Hellewell. They were in Canby, Oregon in 1960. They were a very gracious couple!
Dates of death for Carroll and Veata were received in June 1999 from their son, Richard.
MARRIAGE. Benzie County Clerk, Beulah, MI, Marriages, Vol 2, page 9, #34, married 22 Oct 1890, Morris H. Bowen, age 18, b. Barry , MI, of Benzie , father: Henry Bowen, mother: Roseletha Barlow, farmer; and Lois M. Sherman, age 16, b. Benzie , of Benzie , father Elmer Sherman, mother Flora Simmons, married at Inland by Elmer E. Bowman, Justice of the Peace, witnesses: George Barton and Laverna Barton, both of Inland.
Nov. 1998. Ingham County records were checked for Lois' death record and none was found. We find a remarriage for Lois' second husband, Allie Brundage, in 1916. Lois and Allie's three surviving Brundage children are with Allie and his new wife on the 1920 U.S. Census.
1884 Michigan Census, Benzie , Inland Twp., taken 2 Jun 1884. 5/5 Johnson, Norman W., age 54, MW, husband, b. NY, father b. NJ, mother b. VT, occupation: carpenter; Rosetta, age 38, FW, wife, b. NY, parents, b. NY; Bowen, Morris H., age 12, son, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. NY.
DEATH. Benzie , MI, vol. 1, page 66, #52, died 26 Feb 1894, Daniel Bowen, age 2y1m6d, b. MI, father Mort Bowen, mother Lois, at Inland, of scarlet fever.
1880 U.S. Census, Benzie , Inland Twp., MI, taken 18 Jun. ED 52, p. 18. 170/170 Brundage, Alphonso, son, age 1, is in the home of his parents.
1884 Michigan Census, Benzie , Inland Twp. 72/75 Brundage, Alphonso, son, age 5, is in the home of his parents.
1890 U.S. Census, Benzie , Homestead Twp., MI taken 7 Jun, ED7, 21A. 297/302 Brundage, Alfonzo, son, WM, b. Feb 1879, age 20, is in the home of his parents. There are also 13 boarders in this home.
MARRIAGE. Benzie County Clerk, Beulah, MI, Vol. 2, p. 84, #17. Married 21 Feb 1903, at Honor, Allie Brundage, age 24, b. MI, residence: Honor, laborer, father: R. Brundag, mother: Mary M. Amidon; and Lois Bowen, age 25, b. MI, residence: Bendon, housekeeper, father: L. Sherman (should be El or Elmer), mother: Flora Simmons; officiant: Edward J. Burgess, of Honor; witnesses: Marian E. Sharp of Benzonia and Richard Brundage of Honor. Each had one previous marriage.
MARRIAGE. Ingham County Clerk, Courthouse, Mason, MI. Vol. 8, p. 271, #9230. Married 18 Nov 1916 at Lansing, Allie Brundage, white, age 37, b. Benzie , residing in Lansing; father: R. Brundage; mother; Mary Hammond (should be Amidon); occupation: millright; and Nina M. Gregory, white, b. Benzie , age 18, residing in Lansing, father: Tobias Gregory; mother: Emma Kimble; officiant: Joseph Dexter, Elder; witnesses: Frank P. Saxton and Anna Saxton, both of Lansing. He had been married once previously; she none.
1920 U.S. Census, Lansing, Ingham , MI, taken 7 Jan, ED111, sheet 7A. 511 Avon St., 128/142. Brundage, Allie, head, owns, mortgage, MW, age 39, married, occupation: millright, auto factory; Nina, wife, FW, age 21; L.D., son, MW, age 16; Dorothy, daughter, FW, age 13; Ruth I., daughter, FW, age 7. (The three children listed in this census, are Allie's by his marriage to Lois Sherman.)
1920 U.S. Census, City of Lansing, Ingham , MI, taken 7 Jan, ED 111, sheet 7A. 511 Avon St. 128/142. Brundage, Allie, head, owns, mortgage, MW, age 39, md., millright, auto factory; Nina, wife, FW, age 21, md.; L. D., son, MW, age 16, laborer, wheel factory; Dorothy, daughter, FW, age 13; Ruth I., daughter, FW, age 7.
Marian died in childhood.
Visit to Brundage Cem. in April 1997. It is on Carmean Road, in Inland Twp., Benzie, south of state highway 31, up on a high hill on the left side of Carmean Road. In the winter, Carmean Road is not plowed. The Cem. is at the end of the plowed portion. Due to the height of the hill, it cannot be seen from the road.
"They lived in Bendon, Benzie (County, MI) until moving to Gaylord, MI in the early 1920's. All family died there except Flora and Helen who were in Gaylord as of Dec 1982. Earl was a blacksmith." Source of this information is unknown.
1910 U.S. Census, Benzie , Inland Twp., MI taken 29 and 30 Apr. 128/130 Widrig, William E., head, age 35, married one time, 11 years, occupation: blacksmith, own shop; Sarah E., wife, age 33, 4 children, 2 alive; Daniel E., son, age 10, Reva M., daughter, 1 6/12.
1920 U.S. Census, Benzie , Gilmore Twp., MI taken 2 Jan. 52/52 Widrig, W. Earl, owns home, mortgaged, age 41?, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. Canada, occupation blacksmith; Sarah E., wife, age 43; Daniel E., son, age 22; Reva M., daughter, age 11; Elizabeth F., daughter, age 8; Flora P., daughter, age 7; Helen S., daughter, age 5; William E., son, age 2 6/12.
The Athens Times, Thursday, March 27, 1924. Pine Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Widrig and son Billy, of Bendon are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carpenter.
The Athens Times, Thursday, April 10, 1924. Simmons Family Reunion Held at Battle Creek. The Simmons family held a happy reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Simmons, Battle Creek, Sunday afternoon. Dinner was served at 2 o'clock to 24 guests, who represented four generations of this family. (Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Widrig and son, Billy of MENDON [This should be Bendon]).
On 28 March 1997 a visit was made to Old Inland Cem., Inland Twp., Benzie , MI, and the marker was located.
OBITUARY. Otsego County Herald Times, Gaylord, MI, Thursday, November 28, 1929. Mrs. Wm. E. Widrig Died Tuesday Night. Had Been Ill but a Week; Body Will be Taken to Old Home at Mendon [should be Bendon] for Burial. Mrs. Wm. E. Widrig died at her home here last night about 9:30, after a serious illness of one week, though her health has been failing for several months. The body will be taken to Mendon for burial Friday. Elder Allen Schreur will officiate. Mrs. Widrig is survived by her husband and six children, a mother and sister. Two children preceded her in death, those surviving being D. E. Widrig, Mrs. Dwight Henretta, Elizabeth, Flora, Helen and Wm. E., Jr., all of Gaylord. Sarah Ellen Sherman was born at Inland, Benzie County, Michigan, April 7, 1876, (other records said she was born 17 Apr 1876) being 53 years, seven months and nine days of age at the time of her death. March 2, 1897, she was united in marriage to Wm. E. Widrig at Mendon [Bendon], and in this town they made their home until five years ago when they came to Gaylord. She had been a devoted member of the Latter Day Saints Church for many years and was also a member of the Rebekahs. Her entire life was devoted to her home and church affiliations, and was an ideal mother, kind, considerate and ambitious for her children. Since living here she has made many friends who have given every assistance possible in the last days of her life to lift the burden and sorrow of the family, who express themselves as very appreciative, stating that everything possible was done for them. The community as a whole extend sincerest sympathy to the family in this, their hour of bereavement.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE. Otsego County Herald Times, Gaylord, MI, Thursday, December 5, 1929. Card of Thanks. We wish to take this opportunity to thank our many friends and neighbors for their consideration and help to us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Wm. E. Widrig and family. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Widrig and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Henretta.
DEATH. Otsego County Clerk, Gaylord, MI, 1929 deaths, p. 172, #2037. Died 26 Nov 1929 at Gaylord, MI, Sarah E. Widrig, wf, single (she was not single, she was married to William Earl Widrig), age 53y7m9d, b. MI; father: Daniel Sherman, father's residence: MI; mother: Flora Simmons, mother's residence: MI; occupation: at home.
March 28, 1997, visit to Old Inland Cem., Inland Twp., Benzie, MI, found marker, "Dad Wm. Earl 1875-1957."
OBITUARY. Otsego County Herald Times, Gaylord, MI, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1957. William Earl Widrig, about 82, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Searles Vandenberg in Grayling sometime Wednesday morning, Oct 9, following a prolonged illness. He established the Widrig Farm Store in Gaylord a number of years ago. His body is at Walker's Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements hadn't been completed at the time the Herald-Times went to press.
OBITUARY. Otsego County Herald Times, Gaylord, MI, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1957. Widrig Services Held in Gaylord. Funeral services for William Earl Widrig, Sr., were held in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. Burial was at Inland Cem. near Traverse City. Graveside services were held at the Cem. at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. Widrig died on Wednesday, October 9, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Searles VandenBerg of Grayling, following a long illness. A long time resident of Gaylord, he had resided in Grayling for the past two years. Born March 28, 1875, in Monroe Center, Michigan, he came to Gaylord in 1922. In 1924 he founded the W. E. Widrig and Son Farm Store, operating the business until 1943 when it was sold. Mr. Widrig was an active member of the Latter Day Saints Church here, serving as a deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Oddfellows Lodge. Surviving are a son, William E. Widrig, Jr., of Gaylord; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Jensen and Mrs. VandenBerg, both of Grayling; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
DEATH. Otsego County Clerk, Gaylord, MI. Died 9 Oct 1957 at Grayling, Crawford County, MI, William Earl Widrig, age 82, b. 28 Mar 1875; father: George Widrig; mother: Elizabeth Helrigle; residence: Gaylord, MI; occupation: farm implement merchant; buried: 12 Oct 1957, Inland Cem., Benzie , MI; informant: William Earl Widrig, Jr. (William's father's name is given as George on this record; however, on his two marriages in 1931 and 1942 it is given as Allen. We will assume Allen is correct since William himself probably gave the information at the times of marriages.)
28 Mar 1997 visit to Old Inland Cem., Inland Twp., Benzie , MI on US31, west of Honor. There is a marker for Allen.
28 Mar 1997 visit to Old Inland Cem., Inland Twp., Benzie , MI on US31, west of Honor. There is a marker for Glada.
Otsego Area Library, Gaylord, Otsego , MI, Fairview Cem. Inscriptions, Otsego , Gaylord, MI, by Otsego County Historical Society, Gaylord, MI 1978. VandenBerg, Flora P., b. 1912, d. --; VandenBerg, Searles A., b. 20 Jun 1907, d. 13 Jul 1975, SFC, U.S. Army, WWII, married 16 Mar 1946.
In 1942 Mrs. Ed Schmid was living in Ypsilanti, MI according to her step-mother's, Julia's, obituary.
In 1957 Flora VandenBerg was living in Grayling according to her father's obituary.
In 1973 Flora Vandenberg was living in Grayling according to her brother's, William E. Widrig, Jr's. obituary.
DEATH. Otsego County Clerk, Gaylord, MI. Died 24 May 1989, Flora Pauline VandenBerg, age 76, b. 25 Oct 1912 Bendon, MI; wf, widow; father: William Earl Widrig, Sr.; mother: Sara Sherman; residence: 508 Random Lane, Gaylord, MI; occupation: registered nurse; buried: Fairview Cemetery, Gaylord; informant: Helen Louise Jensen, Route 3, Gaylord, MI.
Otsego Area Library, Gaylord, Otsego , MI, Fairview Cem.
Inscriptions,
Otsego , Gaylord, MI, by Otsego County Historical Society,
Gaylord, MI 1978.
VandenBerg, Flora P., b. 1912, d. --; VandenBerg, Searles A., SFC,
U.S. Army,
WWII, b. 20 Jun 1907, d. 13 Jul 1975. Married 16 Mar 1946.October 1997 - Visit to Fairview Cem., Gaylord. Marker reads: VandenBerg,
Searles A. 1907-1975; Flora
P. 1912-1989; married Mar 16, 1946; Searles A. Vandenberg, SFC US
Army, WWII,
Jun 20, 1907-Jul 13, 1975.
MARRIAGE. Benzie County Clerk, Beulah, MI, vol. 2, page 33, #34, married 15 Aug 1895 at Honor, Nathan Wing, b. Eaton , MI, age 21, of Inland, father Daniel Wing, mother Dora Pickand, laborer; and Rosa Sherman, b. Inland, age 16, of Inland, father D. E. Sherman, mother Flora R. Simmons, by H. D. Mc--lyn, Clergyman; witnesses: Luther L. Johnson of Inland and Armittie M. Miller of Honor.
1910 U.S. Census, Benzie , Homestead Twp., MI taken 30 April (another note says the census was taken 2 May). 200/201 Wing, Nathan J., head, MW, age 35, married once, 15 years, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. NY, occupation laborer, lumber woods; Rose V., wife, WF, age 31, 4 children, 2 alive, b. MI, parents b. NY; Herschel C., son, age 13, single; Gladis R., daughter, age 11, single.
The Athens Times, Thursday, April 10, 1924. Simmons Family Reunion Held at Battle Creek. The Simmons family held a happy reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Simmons, Battle Creek, Sunday afternoon. Dinner was served at 2 o'clock to 24 guests. (Among those present was Rose Russell of Lansing.)
The Athens Times. Thursday, November 20, 1929. A four generation party took dinner at the home of E. P. Simmons Sunday. Those present were Mr. Simmons' sister, Mrs. Flora Guthrie who resides with him, Rose Russell of Lansing, Mrs. Gladys Seseman of Jackson and the latter's daughter, Phyllis Jean.
DEATH. Ingham County Clerk, Courthouse, Mason, MI. Vol. 401, CL (City of Lansing), #401. Died 30 April 1949 at Lansing, Rose V. Russell, b. 28 Jan 1879 in Benzie , MI, age 70y3m2d, FW, widow, father: Elmer Sherman, b. Benzie , MI; mother: Flora Simmons, b. Calhoun Co., MI; residence: 517 N. Sycamore, Lansing, in Lansing 33y; occupation: housewife; spouse: Nathan James Russell (Rose's first husband was Nathan James Wing; her second husband was Alvin Russell); place of burial: Deepdale Memorial Cem., Eaton , MI; informant: Mrs. Carl Sesman, Route 2, Three Rivers, MI. Estes-Leadley , funeral home, Lansing; cause: cardiac decompensation.
1920 U.S. Census, Lansing City, Ingham , MI, taken 3/4 January, ED 95, sheet 2B, 625 Main St., 41/45 Alvin T. Russell, step-son (he was a son-ini-law to the head of the household), MW, age 43, married, b. MI, and his wife, Rose V. Russell, are in the home of Rose's mother, Flora Gutherie and her husband, Ephriam Guthrie.
In 1998 a note from Eloise Stormshak, Battle Creek, said Alvin Russell owned a store, but she did not know where.
Nov. 1998 the Ingham County Clerk's records were checked for Alvin Russell's marriage to Rose Verna Sherman Wing. No record was found.
DEATH. Ingham County Clerk, Courthouse, Mason, MI. Vol. 8, p. 93, #282, CL (City of Lansing). Died 18 April 1924 at City of Lansing, Alvin Russell, MW, married, age 45y6m19d, b. MI; father: George Russell, b. NY; mother: ? Hummell, b. NY.; occupation: merchant; cause: pulmonary tuberculosis.
1893 Reunion, the Calvin L. Carpenter Family, Athens, Calhoun, MI. Hazel attended with her parents Emery P. Simmons, age 36, her mother, "Sate," age 36, and Hazel D. was 6 yrs. old.
The Athens Times, June 10, 1904. Miss Matie Lewis and niece, Miss Hazel Simmons, left for Battle Creek Saturday to visit Mrs. Floyd Rhodes and others.
WEDDING. The Athens Times, Thursday, January 1, 1914 - Married at New Home. A very pretty but quiet wedding took place Christmas Eve, when John C. Robinson of Battle Creek and Miss Hazel D. Simmons of Athens were united in marriage at their newly furnished home at 251 Calhoun Street in the former city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wm. Chapman, pastor of the Maple Street Methodist Church. The bride was neatly attired in a pale blue silk gown trimmed with lace. Mr. Robinson is employed by the Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Company. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Simmons of this place, a graduate of the Athens High School, Ypsilanti State Normal College. For the past two or more years has been holding positions as stenographer in Detroit and Battle Creek. Both young people are held in high esteem in their home towns, where they have many friends who join in extending congratulations. After the marriage ceremony and luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson came to Athens and have been visiting the former's parents.
MARRIAGES, Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI; vol. 6, p. 222, #716; married 24 Dec 1913, John C. Robinson, age 27, b. Homer, MI, residing in Battle Creek; occupation: clerk; father Isaac Robinson; mother: Mary Loder; and Hazel D. Simmons, age 26, b. Athens, residing in Battle Creek; occupation: stenographer; father: Emory P. Simmons; mother: Sarah Lewis; officiant: Rev. W. Chapman, Methodist minister; witnesses: O. L. Simmons and Nellie Simmons; previous marriages: 0 for both.
OBITUARY, Athens Times, December 25, 1924. Mrs. John C. RobinsonDies in St. Mark's Hospital - Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Simmons Spent Most of Her Life in Athens. - Hazel D. Simmons was born June 7, 1887, at Pine Creek, Michigan, and passed on December 20, 1924, at 6 p.m., at St. Mark's Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, aged 37 years, 6 months and 13 days. She was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Simmons of Athens, in which place she passed the happy days of her girlhood among her many friends and relatives. She was graduated from the Athens High School in 1906, after which she taught school for 2 years. She then attended the Ypsilanti Normal, graduating from that institution in June, 1909. Having decided upon a business career, she took a course in stenography in a Battle Creek business college, after which she worked at her chosen profession in Battle Creek for two years. On Christmas Eve, 1913, she was married to John C. Robinson of Battle Creek, Mich. and in that city the happy couple established their home. Two children were born to this union, Ruth, in June, 1919, and Homer in Jan. 1922. All went well with this happy family until about a year ago when Mrs. Robinson's health begain to fail. In August of this year she went to a hospital in Savannah, Mo., returning in about a month somewhat relieved. Seven weeks ago she went to Detroit to receive treatment from an eminent specialist, and in the St. Mark's Hospital in that city put up her last brave fight for life, and today we have left with us but beautiful memories of her as a happy, loyal wife, a kind and conscientious mother, a faithful, loving daughter, and a true refined and cultured friend and neighbor. Of her immediate family she leaves a kind and indulgent husband, who ministered unto her until death relieved her of her suffering; two children: Ruth, aged 5, and Homer, aged 3, for whom she made such a brave struggle to live; her father and mother, who are deprived of the cheer and comfort of her presence in their declining years; three aunts, two uncles, three cousins and many other relatives and friends whose lives have been influenced by her presence and who hold her in tender memory. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Hebble undertaking parlors in Battle Creek. Burial at Burr Oak Cem. at Athens, in charge of Rev. F. A. Stephens. Card of Thanks. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the friends and neighbors, the ministers, the Battle Creek police force and others for the kindness and sympathy accorded to us in our sorrow. J. C. Robinson and Family. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Simmons. Mrs. Jennie Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson.
Coller Collection, Willard Library, Battle Creek, MI. Newspaper clipping: John Robinson, Police Veteran, Retiring at 59. April 7, 1945. Desk Sergt. John Robinson, whose nearly 28 years of service makes him the oldest member of the police department, has decided to retire at the age of 59. He will finish up Saturday afternoon, take a week's vacation on full pay and then will start drawing his pension of half his regular pay. Eligible to retire on pension July 17, 1942, upon completion of 25 years service, Sergeant Robinson decided then to remain at his post "because I like the work. I've really been working for half pay since then, but I haven't minded that," he said today. "I did hope to continue on until 65, but I've become tired of my work." By "half pay" the sergeant meant he had been putting in full time on regular pay whereas if he had retired in 1942, he still would have got half pay. Sergeant Robinson has worried a great deal about his son, Staff Sergt. John H. Robinson, radio operator and gunner on a bomber who has been missing since a mission over Germany February 9. He has also witnessed a good many police department changes in the last year or two, including departmental realignments and numerous resignations and retirements, some involving men with whom he had long been associated. He joined the department under the late Chief William Farrington on July 17, 1917, and now has years of seniority over all other members of the force. He walked a beat for seven years, served the next four as a desk sergeant on the 4 p.m. to midnight shift, spent the next four as lieutenant in command of police headquarters between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. and is now in his 13th year as day desk sergeant from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sergeant was born at Homer and put in about 10 years there as a grocery clerk. "I learned in the grocery that the public is always right," he says, "and I've tried to maintain that policy in my police work." Coming to Battle Creek as a young man, Sergeant Robinson found his first employment at the Kellogg plant and worked for a time as a fireman on the Grand Trunk before filling a boyhood ambition by becoming a policeman. He was 59 in January and still enjoys excellent health. He said that a little later he "might look around for a light job just to keep me out of trouble," but would enjoy a good rest for a while. Much of his time will be spent with his daughter, Mrs. Jack W. Kewley and her family, with whom he makes his home at 76 Magnolia Avenue.
OBITUARY. Newspaper July 28,1962. John Robinson, Police Vet Dies. John C. (Jack) Robinson, 76, of 76 Magnolia Ave., who retired in 1945 after 28 years of service with the Battle Creek police department, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday at a local nursing home. Mr. Robinson had been in ill health for several years. Mr. Robinson joined the police department in 1917 when William Farrington was the chief. He became a lieutenant in charge of the department at night, but in order to obtain a day job, he accepted a demotion to day desk sergeant, which job he held during the last 13 years he was on the force. He was born in Homer, Jan. 11, 1886, the son of Isaac and Mary (Loder) Robinson. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Homer. He was married to Hazel Simmons in Battle Creek Dec. 24, 1912. She died in 1924. Surviving are one daughter of the Magnolia Avenue address, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Kewley; one son, John H., of 342 N. 28th St. and four grandchildren.
DEATH. Calhoun County Clerk-Register, Marshall, MI. Vol 44, p. 76. Died 18 Jul 1962 at 1404 W. Territorial Road, Battle Creek (Twp.), MI, John Chem Robinson, age 76, b. 11 Jan 1886, at Homer, MI; father: Isaac Robinson; mother: Mary Loder; residence 76 Magnolia St., Battle Creek; occupation: retired, Battle Creek Police Dept., buried 30 Jul 1962, Burr Oak Cemetery, Athens, MI; informant: John Robinson, N. 28th St., Battle Creek.