Descendants of William Carpenter of Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony, now part of Bristol County, MA

Notes


23306. Alma L. Griffis

1900 U.S. Census, Hart Twp., Oceana, Mich.   Enumeration District 108, Sheet No. 17,  Line 42, Household 400/ 419?   Griffis, Martha, b. Sept 1855, age 44 .  b. Canada. Father: England, Mother, unknown.    Had 4 ch. 4 living.   Alma, daughter b. Dec 1883, 16 single. b. Mich. Father b. NY. Mother: Canada  Floyd, son, 10, b. Mich.

Marriages Oceana , Mich. Book A. Page 151, Record No 2131, Alma Griffis age 18, of Hart, Mich. b. Mich., md. Semmie Dempsey 21, of Hart, Mich. b. Mich. md. 28 Jun 1902 in Hart, Oceana, Mich. Parents of the Groom:  Chas. Dempsey, & ______, parents of the bride:  Duane Griffis & Martha Hewitt.  Witnesses:  Mrs. Jennie Weiber & Mrs. M A Griffis both of Hart.  Married by Bernard Child, MG.  (Have copy of license.).  This was Alma's lst mg.  (Divorced 15 Oct 1912.)

1910 U.S. Census, Pentwater Twp., Oceana, Mich. Census taken 25 Apr 1910.  Ed. 137?  Sheet 12, Line 26.  Household 321/328, Dempsey, Simmie L. age 28, md. 8 yrs. b. Mich; Alma G. wife 26 md. 8 yrs. 1 child, 1 living.b. Mich.  Father b. NY.  Mother: b. Canada/Eng.;  James V. son age 5, b. Mich.

Mt. Hope Cem., Lansing, Ingham, Mich.  Tombstone, Alma I. Wieland, 1883-1963.  John Weiland, Nov 20, 1887 - Dec.23, 1966. (Weiland was Alma's 2nd marriage.)  She was 79 at the time of death.  Her residence was Charlotte.  She had 4 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.


Simpson Leonard Dempsey

1900 U. S. Census, Hart Twp., Hart Village, Oceana, Mich. Ed. 108, Sheet 12, Line 34.  Household 282/292, Dempey, Charles H. b. Jan 1859 age 41 md. 20 years, b. Ind.;  Emma, wife, b. Oct 1863, age 37,  2 children, 2 living b. Indiana; Simpson L. son, b. Jan 1881 age 19 single, b. Mich; Basil, son, b. Jan 1889 11 single, b. Mich.

See wife's, (Alma Griffis') for marriage data.


John J. Weiland

Of Charlotte at Alma's (his wife's) obituary in 1963.


23308. Earl Raymond Griffis

1880 U.S. Census, Riverton, Mason, MI.  Earl was age 4 and in the home of his parents, Erastus and Julie Griffis.

1900, Weare, Oceana, Mich. an Earl Griffis, age 24 was living alone.  He gave his birthdate as April 1876.

Marriage Record, Oceana  Mich. Book A, page 141, Record No. 1986, Raymond Griffis, age 25 of Weare, Oceana, Mich, b. NY, married Catherine May Beals, 21, of Pearson, Mich., b. Mich.  Married 10 Aug 1901, Hart, Mich. Parents of Groom:  Erastus Griffis & Julia Daggett, Parents of Bride:  Charles Beals and Addie Harris.  Witnesses:  Warren W. Hitchcock & R. R. Gale.  Md. by Freeman F. Whitmore, JP.  Raymond was a farmer, and Catherine a dressmaker.


Catherine May Beals

Death Records Oceana  Bk 4, Page 117, Record # 2436.  Katharine M. Griffis, 83, died 10 Feb 1959 in Hart Twp., Oceana, Mich. Father:_____Beals, Mother Unknown.  Place of birth, Angola, Ind.  (Also have place of birth as Pearson, Mich. b. Mich. )  Need more information to clear up the difference in birth places.


29128. Raymond K. Griffis

Death Records Mason , Mich. Book 4, Page 50, Record No. 123. Raymond Griffis, d. 17 Dec 1924 in Ludington, Mason, Mich. age 20y7m11d Born Mich.  Cause of death Appendicitis.  Father Earl R. Griffis b. Mich. & Katheryne (spelled this way) L. Beals b. unknown.  Recorded 31 Dec 1924. Cem. was not given.

North Weare Cem., Weare Twp., Oceana, Mich. Lot 95, addition, Raymond K. 1905-1924, marker alone, but in Historical Society they show it on the same lot with Glenn Marion Griffis and wife Mary C.


23309. Edna Ellen Griffis

1880 U.S.Census, Riverton, Mason, Mich.  Edna was age 2  and in the home of her parents, Erastus and Julie Griffis.

Marriages, Mason County, Mich.. Vol. 3 page 99. Record # 1234,  Edna Griffis, age 17 of Oceana md. George Steen of Riverton, age 22.   Married on  21 Jan 1896, at Wesley, Mich.,  Her parents were Erastus Griffis and Julie Soden (really it was Daggett, Soden was her step-father).  His parents were John Stein & Mina Freeland. Witnesses were Mary Rose  and Alla Palmatier of Wesley.  Md. by C. H. Palmatier, MG. First mg. for both.


George Iteen

Age 22 at marriage. Parents John Eiteen, and Philomena Freelander. Father was from Germany, mother may have been also.  The E was later dropped from the name as it was not pronounced.


29136. Preston Beals

Died young


29137. Velma Beals

Died at age 2.


29138. Erastus Emil Beals

He was called "Bud"


23311. Laura Belle Griffis

1900 U. S. Census of Riverton, Mason, Mich.   Bell was 17, and in the home of her parents, Erastus and Julie Griffis.

Marriages, Mason , Mich. Vol. 3 page 167.  Bell Griffis age 19 of Riverton, Mason, Mich, b. Mich. md.  Arthur P. Squire, age 29 of Riverton, b. Oceana , a teacher.   Married 15 Feb 1902 at Riverton, Oceana, Mich., Her parents were Erastus Griffis and Julie Daggett, his were P.U. Squire, and E. M. Sibley.   Witnesses:  Mattie Squire and Hugh Squire of Squireville, Mich.  Md. by S. W. Woodhull MG.  First mg. for both.

Newspaper Article, "There was a wedding at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Erastus Griffis, Feb. 15, 1902, where their daughter Belle was united in marriage to Arthur P. Squire, both of Riverton.  The bridal couple, accompanied by Miss Marie Squire as bride's maid and Hugh Squire as best man . . Mrs. D. H. Morton, musician. . .

Her name has also been called Beth.

Obituary: " Mrs. Laura Belle Squire, 72, a resident of Mason  most of her life, died today at Oceana Hospital, Hart, failing to rally after undergoing major surgery Sunday.  She was born in Riverton Twp., Mason  Sept 13, 1882, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Erastus Griffis, pioneer residents. . .later marrying Arthur P. Squire.  The couple resided at Bucks Corner on the Mason-Oceana county line before moving to Pentwater 40 years ago. The Squire family -father, mother and children--were well known throughout this area for many years for their musical ability, the Squire orchestra furnishing music for dances and many other social gatherings.  . . . leaves five sons,  Lester, Leslie and Jesse of Pentwater, Arthur P. of Flint and Arnold of Detroit; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Lyons and Mrs. Clyde Snyder of Muskegon and Mrs. Glenn Heaster of Pentwater; two brothers; Earl Griffis of Muskegon and Orlo Griffis of Pentwater; 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild." (material taken from two different obituaries)

North Weare Cem., Weare Twp., Oceana, Mich. Lot 4 Sec 2, "Mother" Laura Belle 1882-1955, on same stone with Arthur P. Squire 1873-1948, her husband.  On same lot was Vera Squire Snyder, 1906-1964.   Vera is Laura Belle's daughter.


Arthur Percival Squire

He was 29 yr. old at time of marriage 15 Feb 1902.  He was a teacher.

In The Pentwater News, kFriday Oct. 16, 1902, "Arthur Squire of Mt. Pleasant is visiting his parents." (P. U. & Emma Squire).

Obituary, "A. P. Squire, Retired Mail Carrier, Dies. . . .born in Pentwater in 1873. . . He would have been 75 years old next week on Aug 24. . . .married Laura Belle Griffis Feb 15, 1902. . .and admirer of music, Mr. Squire played the violin and with his wife and children organized a family orchestra which enlivened many local dances. . .leaves his wife and 5 sons and 3 daughters. . ."

North Weare Cem., Weare Twp., Oceana, Mich. Lt 4 Sec 2, Arthur P. Squire 1873-1948, on same stone with wife, Laura Belle (Griffis) 1882-1955, and daughter Vera Squire Snyder 1906-1964.


29140. Glen Arthur Squire

Death Record Oceana, Mich. Book 2, Page 95, Record No. 1077.  Glen Arthur Squire, Male d. 23 Oct 1905 in Weare, Oceana, Mich. 1y6m28d. Parents residence Weare, Mich.


29141. Vera Ester Squire

North Weare Cemetery, Weare Twp., Oceana, Mich.  Vera Squire Snyder 1906-1964, on same lot with her parents, Arthur P. Squire and Laura Bell.  She had no children and was the second wife of her husband. Family records say she probably died in Muskegon, Muskegon , Mich.

Death was believed to be in Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich. but this has not been validated.


23312. Roy Eugene Griffis

1900 U.S. Census of Riverton, Mason, MI.  Roy was 16 and in the home of his parents.

Marriages, Mason  MI. Book 3 Page 259. Record #3477.    Roy Eugene Griffis, age 25, of Riverton, MI., b. Riverton, MI.,  married Lauretta (Lauraetta) May Fry, 18 of Riverton, b. Chicago.   Married  3 Jan 1910 at Summit, MI.  Parents were:  Erastus Griffis and Julie (Julia) Daggett. Lauretta's (Lauraetta's) parents were George Fry and Clara Choell/Cloell (Clara Dodson was her name). Witnesses were:  Orlo Griffis (Roy's brother) of Riverton and Blondeau Hunse of Weare, MI.   Md. by: James Goudy, Clergy.  lst mg. for each.

Roy was in Real Estate, attended Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.


Lauraetta May Fry

She was 18 at her marriage 3 Jan 1910.  Md. in Summit, Mich.  Witnesses were:  Orlo Griffis (husband's brother) of Riverton, and Blondeau Hunse or Hernse of Weare, Mich. Recorded Book 3-259.


29148. Fern Eloise Griffis

Stillborn


23313. Orlo Hill Griffis

1900 U.S. Census of Riverton, Mason, Mich.  Orlo was 14 and in the home of his parents, Erastus and Julie Griffis.

Marriages, Mason, Mich.  Book 4, Page 19, Record # 107, Orlo Griffis 32, of R. 1 Pentwater, Mich. b. Mich. md. Bethel Morton 18, of Rt. 1 Pentwater, b. Mich.  Married 20 Oct 1918 at Pentwater, Oceana, Mich.  His parents: Erastus Griffis & Julia Daggett.  Her parents:  John Morton & Etta Durham. Wlitnesses:  Arthur P. Squire & Zelma S. Squire.  Md. by.  B. S. Shaw, Minister.  lst mg. for both.  (Etta, their daughter, said this was Orlo's second marriage.)

Correspondence from Orlo's daughter in March 1944.  Etta Griffis Lenz, lives in Pentwater, Mich.  (We made arrangements to meet her when we traveled there in Apr 1994.)

Death Record Oceana , Mich. Book 10 Page ___Record # 6224, Orlo H. Griffis d. 9 Feb 1974, age 88.  Died in Hart, Oceana, Mich.  Residence of the deceased:  Pentwater, Oceana, Mich.  Wife:  Bethel Morton Griffis,   b. Mich.  Father:  Erastus D. Griffis, Mother:  Julia Daggett.  Buried 12 Feb 1974 in the Pentwater Cem., Pentwater, Oceana, Mich. Informant Bethel Griffis, wife.

Pentwater Cem., Block 7, Lot 41, Pentwater, Oceana, Mich.


Bethel Jane Morton

Death Records Oceana  Mich.  Book 14, Page ___ Record No. 1057946, Bethel Jane Griffis d. 19 April 1988 in Hart, Oceana, Mich.  Date of birth 27 Sept 1899.  Father John Morton and Mother Emma E. Durham.  Buried 22 Apr 1988, Pentwater Cem., Pentwater, Oceana, Mich.

Obituary for Bethel J. Griffis b. 27 Sept 1899, in Riverton, Twp., Mason  Mich., d. 19 Apr 1988. in Hart, Oceana, Mich.  age 88 of Pentwater.  Parents:  John and Emma E. Durham Morton and lived all her life in this area.  Married to Orlo Griffis Oct 20, 1918, he preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1974.  Surviving are three sons, Morton & Roy Griffis of Pentwater and Donald Griffis of Muskegon.  A daughter Etta Lentz of Pentwater, 18 Grandchildren, 26 Great-grandchildren and one sister, Gladys Cutler of Pentwater.

Pentwater Cem., Pentwater, Oceana, Mich. Block 7, Lot 41.  Personal visit April 1994.


23314. Leo A. Griffis

1900 U.S. Census of Riverton, Mason, Mich.  Leo was age 7 and in the home of his parents, Erastus and Julie Griffis.

We need additional research to know more about Leo.

Thelma Nelson, daughter of William T. Griffis sent the name of Edith for his wife, but didn't know her maiden name.


29155. Nina Bell Griffis

Death Records Mason , Mich. Book 4 Page 2, Record # 5, Nina Bell
Griffis, d. 13 Sept 1921 in Riverton, Mason, Mich.   Died of Acute
Gastrites - Stomach.  Parents Leo A. Griffis b. Mich and Mary E. Davis, b.
Canada


Alfred M. Wilkins

A minister.  Lived in Sayville, Long Island, NY.


23317. George Quincy Standish

Coye Cem., on Route 21, Ontario County, New York, visited in Sept 1995.  Standish, George Q. 1876 - 1963, Hattie E. 1887 - 1977.  Then has father: June 24, 1833 - Jan 25, 1916, mother: Oct. 8, 1838 - May 14, 1912


Hattie Elvira Smith

Coye Cem., on Route 21, Ontario County, New York, visited in Sept 1995.  Standish, George Q. 1876 - 1963, Hattie E. 1887 - 1977.  Then has father: June 24, 1833 - Jan 25, 1916, mother: Oct. 8, 1838 - May 14, 1912.


23322. Joseph Robert Carpenter

Joseph is on the 1875 State Census of Kansas, Chapman Twp., Ottawa, Kansas age 8/12; 1880 U. S. Census Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, age 5; 1885 State Census, Athelstane, Clay, Kansas age 10; 1895 State Census, Clay , Kansas, age 20.  Birth certificate on file with Kansas State Board of Health, Div. of Vital Stastics, Topeka, Kansas.  Information from Julie Kohfeld, Logan, Utah. She mentions that Brewster is on the Thomas & Sherman County line.  Perhaps this is the burial site.

1910 U. S. Census, Sherman County, Kansas, Carpenter, Joseph R. , age 30, b. Kansas; Nora, 25, wife, b. Kansas on film 064-0194-0118 in the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.

1920 U. S. Census  Sherman County, Kansas.   Vol. 61, ED. 207, Sheet 7, Line 84.  Carpenter, Joseph R. 45, b. Kansas; Nora, wife, 35, b. Kansas; Wayne, son, 5, b. Kansas.

Joseph Robert was listed as "Joe of Brewster" in his mother's obituary of Dec. 1926.  He is listed as Joe Carpenter of Brewster in his sister, Carrie's, obituary in June 1958.

OBITUARY, Colby Free Press, Dec 25, 1961, "Joe Robert Carpenter, son of G.W. and Olivia Latimer Carpenter, was born Sept. 26, 1874, in Clay county and was taken by death at his home in Brewster on Dec. 18 at the age of 87 years, two months and 18 days.  In 1905 he moved with his family to Sherman county, not far from Brewster.  On Oct 20, 1909, Joe was united in marriage to Nora A. Jones at Beloit and to this union was born one son, Wayne, who was killed in Germany in 1945.  The Carpenters farmed near Brewster for years before retiring and moving to Brewster.  Joe was a member of the Cooperative of Brewster, a respected citizen and greatly appreciated by his realtives and friends.  Through the last 18 months of his life he was worn out in spirit due to accidents in breaking both limbs and with increasing weakness and a heart disturbance, gave up to death.  Surviving are his wife, Nora of Brewster, three brothers, L. N. of Colby, W. B and George of Denver, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held at the Brewster Methodist church Dec. 21 with interment in the Brewster Cem..  The minister of the church, Miss Marien Holbert, officiated."


Nora Alma Jones

OBITUARY:  Prairie Drummer. " Nora Alma Carpenter, 90, a resident of the Brewster community the past 65 years, died at her home Monday evening, Nov. 11.  She was born on Aug 20, 1884 at Beloit, the daughter of Felix and Margaret Jones, and was educated and graduated from Mitchell County Schools.   On Oct. 20, 1909 she married Joseph Robert Carpenter at Beloit.  He died Dec 18, 1961 at Brewster.  Their only child Wayne was killed in Holland during World War II. Mrs. Carpenter was quite active in community affairs, and is remembered for her good spirits and inspiration and voted in the last election.  She was a member of the Brewster United Methodist Church, was an honorary member of the Brewster VFW Auxiliary and also belonged to the Gold Star Mothers.  She is survived by a sister C. P. Pardue, Loving, NM, several nieces and nephews, and by her close friends who took care of her the past few years.  Mr. & Mrs. Marion Crumrine and family.  Six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.  Services were held Wednesday afternoon from the United Methodist Church at Brewster with Rev. Lawn Sauer officiating.  Pall bearers were:  Larry Roulier, Everett Allen, Wayne Goetsch, Ron Lewallen, Jerald Wolfe, Mason Crumrine.  Singers were Mrs. William Selby and Mrs. Lawn Sauer, organist was Mrs. Kenneth Eieher."


Tombstone dates are 1884-1974, and are slightly different from what we had previously been given.


23323. Carrie Adelaide Carpenter

Carrie is on the 1800 U. S. Census, Clay Center, Clay, Kansas, age 3; 1885 State Census, Athelstane, Clay, Kansas, age 8; 1895 State Census, Clay , Kansas age 18.   Marriage Certificate, P.J. # 379, book D; Ottawa , Probate Judge; Mineapolis, Kansas. Burial was in Norton Cem., and Obit in The Norton Daily Telegram.  Information from Julie Kohfeld, Logan, Utah.

A note from Elma Carpenter of Battle Creek, MI, after a trip to Kansas, said, "Carrie was married in Emporia."
We had been given a different place, Manchester, Dickinson, Kansas.  Emporia may be more correct.

Carrie was listed as Carrie Kohfeld of Norton, (Kansas) in her mother's obituary in Dec. 1926.

OBITUARY:  " Carrie Kohfeld Dies Following Lengthy Illness    Funeral Services to be Conducted Here Thursday.   Mrs. Carrie A. Kohfeld, 81, mother of H. C. Kohfeld of Norton, died at 2:15 this morning, June 9, at the Andbe Home.  She had been in failing health for many years and was under care at the Andbe Home for seven years.    Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m.  Thursday at The Scott-Brantley Funeral Home, Rev. S. E. Staley will officiate.  Burial will be at the Norton Cem..    Carrie Carpenter was born Oct. 7, 1876 at Industry, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Carpenter.  She was raised at Industry and married Frank Kohfeld at Manchester.  Following their marriage, the Kohfelds lived at Emporia.   Mr. Kohfeld died in 1920 and Mrs. Kohfeld moved to Lincoln, Nebr., where she lived for many years.  The Kohfelds raised three children, two of who survive their parents.  The surviving children are H. C. Kohfeld of Norton and Mrs. J. C. Cellar of Omaha.  One daughter predeceased her mother, Mrs. Leona McCormack.   Mrs. Kohfeld was amember of the Presbyterian church.  In addition to her children, she is survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and four brothers.  The brothers are Joe Carpenter of Brewster, George of Denver, Louis and William of Colby.


Frank Kohfeld

From Julie Kohfeld, Logan, Utah, "Personal knowledge of wife and children; naturalization #407629 USA; gives place of birth and last residence as Rudnerweide, South Russia & renounces allegiance to the Czar of Russia; FHL places Rudnerweide in Prussia.  Boundary changes of the former German Empire and the effect upon genalogical research by the Genealogical Society.  Marriage certificate, P. J. #379, book D, Ottawa " Kansas.  "Birth-marriage-death-burial: certificate, #389-1 & #9 633; Div. of Vital Stat; St. Board of Health; Topeka, Kansas; Obit: Chase  Leader; Cottonwood Falls, Chase, Kansas; 30 Aug 1920; buried Strong City Cemetery."

OBITUARY.  Chase County Leader, Cottonwood Falls, Chase , KS, 30 Aug 1920.  Frank Kohfeld who died at his home in Strong City last week was one of the best known employees on the Santa Fe and was one of the best liked men among the Santa Fe workers.  He was a native of Russia, having been born in Rudnerweide, South Russia on February 7th, 1866.  When a small boy of only ten years of age he came to the United States with his parents and located in Lehigh, Marion County, Kansas.  He took out his first naturalization papers in 1892 and was later made a citizen of the United States.  He was united in marriage to Carrie A. Carpenter, April 1, 1896 at Manchester, Kansas.  To this union, three children were born, one son and two daughters.  His sudden death came as a severe shock to his many friends and relatives as his illness was of only a few hours duration.  His condition was not considered critical until a few minutes before death came.  He had not been feeling well for several days and was preparing to go to the Sante Fe hospital at Topeka when he became worse and died a few minutes after the doctor arrived.  Heart trouble caused from disorders of the stomach was said to have caused his death.  At the time of his death, Mr. Kohfeld had been in the employ of the A.T. & S.F. railway here for 26 years and was one of the oldest engineers on this division.  Mr. Kohfeld was a kind and loving husband and father, congenial, honest, industrious and honored and respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors.   He leaves to mourn his death his wife, son, Harold, and daughters, Grace and Leona, five brothers and two sisters.  Funeral services were held at home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. H. B. Mayo of this city, and interment was made in the Strong City Cem..  Those from out of town who attended the funeral were:  Mr. and Mrs. August Kohfeld, Hillsboro; Mrs. M. O. Carpenter, Brewster, Kansas; Mr. George Carpenter, Colby, Kansas; Mr. Earl Carpenter, Brewster, Kansas; Mr. J. A. Collar, Barnard, Kansas; Mrs. Frank Murphy, Barnard, Kansas; and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Judd of Emporia.