Ackerson Erma

Erma Mead married Dr. J. L. Ackerson.  She became Erma Ackerson.  She was a relative of Eva Engle Clark.

Acton Alfred

On Dec. 17, 1869, Catharine H. ? Acton was born in York twp. she was the daughter of Alfred Acton, a farmer, b. England, and M. Catharine Acton, b. Ireland. Washtenaw birth records, vol. 1, page 120.

Acton William

William A. Acton was born Oct. 20, 1867 in York twp. His parents were Alfred Acton, farmer, b. England, and Catherine Acton, b. Ireland. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, page 33.

Aiston Albert M.D.

Albert A. Aiston, M.D. was a medical doctor in the Azalia area.  His bio appears in the 1913 History of Monroe Couty page 729-730.  He was born Nov.14, 1847 in Genessee county, NY, son of Robert Aiston and Malvina Leete Aiston.  Albert’s father was a farmer, who died when Albert was a child.  After the father’s death, Albert and his brother Charles came to Milan Township with their mother, Malvina.  Albert enlisted in the Civil War in January 1864.  He lived on a farm and placed himself under the preceptorship of Dr. Jackson, a Monroe County physician. Later he studied under Dr. Mason.  He was then qualified for a medical license. He practiced medicine in Milan township and the surrounding area for 25 years. He has a farm of 76 acres near Azalia, south of Milan. He lives in a 9-room rural home.  Albert married Mrs. Eliza (Bisbee) Bulson I 1868. She was the widow of Edward Bulson, a Union soldier who died in Andersonville Prison. Eliza had a son, Edward Bulson, Jr.  Albert and Eliza had 3 more children: Ernest, a dentist, deceased; Robert, also a dentist; and Catherine (Mrs. E. R. Turner).  Dr. Aiston has been secretary of the board of health for seven years. He belongs to William Bell Post, Grand Army of the Republic at Dundee. He belongs to the Masons and the Odd Fellows.  Source: 1913 Monroe History page 729.

Aiston Burle

Burle Aiston lived in a house on E. Main (where post office is now located).  He lived there just before the post office was built.  His wife’s maiden name was Bernice Hess. Postoffice.

Albright Marvin

Carrie Loella Albright was b. Aug. 20, 1867 in York twp. Her father: Marvin Albright, b. Mich., farmer. Her mother: Loving (?) Albright, b. Massach. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, page 35.

Allen
Anah

Jackson Lester, 30, of Lucas County, Ohio, occupation farmer, was married to Mrs. Anah Allen, 28, of Lucas County, born in Seneca Falls, NY. Wedding Aug. 16, 1869 in Whiteford. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Carlos

Carlos Allen died at his home May 21, 1898. He was born April 4, 1836, the son of Harmon and Clarissa Allen. He was born in a log house standing on what was then the Bethuel Hack farm, now (1898) owned by Henry Hack. This house stood in a field now occupied by an apple orchard just west of Mr. Hack’s horse barn.  Carlos Allen assisted his father on the farm during his youth and young manhood. That farm is now occupied (1898) by R. C. Allen.  For his education, Carlos attended the local district school and a few months at the Ypsilanti school.  He attended school at the old “red” school house at Fryburg and in the village at the schoolhouse standing where now stands the large brick residence of C. M. Blackmer. He taught in the district schools for a time.  In April, 1860, he married Marla Winslow and started farming near Raisinville.  He had two sons, Harmon W. and Charles J., and daughter Clarissa L.   In 1863 he moved to his farm in Milan township. He enlisted in the 18th Mich Infantry in 1864 and served until the close of the war. He was an ardent Republican. He did not attend church but believed generally in the principals of Christianity.  Source: Milan Leader obituary.

Allen Charles

Charles J. Allen, 25 of Armstrong, Iowa, born in Milan, and occupation farmer, was married Dec.23, 1888 in Milan. Bride was Lena R. Redman, 21, of Milan, born in Milan, working as a dressmaker. Wedding in Milan by Jay Huntington, minister. Witness: Adda L. Redman and Clara L. Allen of Milan. His parents: Carlos Allen and Maria Winslow. Her parents: Jesse Redman and Rosa Rawson.  Source: Marriage records.

Allen Charlotte

Charlotte Allen was the sister of L.C. Allen and Harmon Allen.  Charlotte died sometime before 1881.

Allen Clarissa

Clarissa F. Allen, wife of Harmon Allen, is buried in Spaulding Cemetery. She was born Feb. 3, 1810 and died Oct. 22, 1841.

Allen
Clayton

Clayton L. Allen was born Sept. 17, 1878.  He died of an illness on Sept. 2, 1898, when he was almost 20 years old, after fighting in the Spanish American War in Santiago, Cuba.  He was the eldest child of Roscoe C. and Lucy Allen.  Records created from Charles Wilson indicate that Clayton died at St. Johns Hospital, NY while en rout home from the war in Cuba.  Buried in Marble Park.  Metal sign on his grave indicates he was a veteran, and served in Cuba.

Allen
Curtis

Curtis Allen, 30, of Mt. Clements born in Ohio, occupation Grocerman, married May Rose, 25, of Mt. Clements, born in Ft. Wayne, IN, occupation dressmaker. Wedding May 8, 1900 in Monroe. Witness: Ann Matthews and O. J. Leonard, residents of Monroe.

Allen Edward

Edward Allen b 1856, d. 1946. Source: Azalia cemetery.

Allen Edward

Edward F. Allen born July 23, 1883 in Ash township. Father Stephen Allen, a farmer. Mother Catharine Allen, born in NY state. Source: Monroe birth records.

Allen Elizabeth

Elizabeth Allen, wife of Justin Allen.  Elizabeth was b. 1-9-1815, d. age 78 yrs 1 mo 25 days. Source: Azalia cemetery records.

Allen
Ellen

Ellen Allen d. 8-8-1874, age 19 yrs 8 mos  (would have been born Jan 1855 or Dec. 1854). Source: Azalia cemetery, Monroe county

Allen Elvira

Elvira Allen d. 4-14-1876, age 24 yrs 4 mos. (would have been born Jan. 1852 or Dec. 1851.) Source: Azalia cemetery records.

Allen Emeline

John W. Stoddard, 21, of Milan, was married to Emeline Allen, 16, of Milan, on April 22, 1862.  Wedding took place in Milan officiated by D. O. Hazen, JP. Witness: George Allen and Hanuh Allen.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen
Ethan

Ethan Allen married Sally Stoddard (?) on March 17, 1836. Wedding performed by J. E. Field, Justice of the Peace.  Source: Washtenaw marriage records, Vol. 0, p. 247.

Allen George

George W. Allen, 22, of Medina, born in NY, occupation Inn Keeper, married Anna Stacey Hutchins, 18, of Monroe on March 5, 1872 in Monroe. Witnessed: Alice E. Allen of Medina.

Allen
Gerard

Gerard Allen worked for Milan State Savings Bank and was pictured there in July 1925.

Allen
Helen

Benjamin Chandler, 20, of Tecumseh, married Helen Allen, 17, of Tecumseh, on Feb. 21, 1858 in Dundee township by Hiram Carney, JP. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen, 32, of Milan twp, married Laura Shelby, 23, of Milan twp, on March 29, 1842 in Milan twp. by C. G. McBride, JP. Witnesses: Smith Mead and Betsy Mead of Milan twp. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen, of Milan twp, married Mrs. Mary Taylor, of Raisonville township, on Oct. 9, 1853 at the bride’s home, by J. D. Wooster, Minister. Witnesses: Eliphalet Clark, Jr. and George W. Clark. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen sold land to School District No. 1 in Milan on Oct. 8, 1853. Price: $50.  Located partly in York twp and partly in Milan twp on the county line.  1/4 acre along the Monroe and Saline plank road.  Washtenaw Register of Deeds L. 71 p. 682.

Allen
Harmon

Harmon Allen was buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  He was born in Hinesburg, VT on Feb. 12, 1819 and died Oct. 3, 1889.  (NOTE: Possible mistake, maybe he was born in 1810)

Allen Harmon

On Oct. 7, 1853, Harmon Allen sold a piece of land, 1/4 acre, to School District No. 1 in Milan township and York township.  Price: $50.  On the county line between Monroe and Washtenaw Counties, partly in each county, and lying east of a lot sold by George and Hannah Wilcox to James S. Gay. The parcel is 4 rods wide on the Monroe and Saline plank road, and 10 rods back. Liber 71 p. 682.

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen served as the Representative to the Michigan State Legislature from Monroe County in 1857-58.  He served as Milan Township supervisor in 1849, 1850, 1853, 1859 and 1867.  He served as Monroe County Surveyor in 1844, 50, 52, 56, and 60.

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen, 70, a farmer, was b. in VT. His wife, Mary S., was 63 and b. in NY. Source: 1880 census of Village of Milan, Monroe county side.

Allen Harmon

Harmon Allen was born in Vermont in 1810.  By occupation he was a farmer and a civil engineer. In politics, a Democrat until the Dred Scott decision, and since, a Republican. He has several times been supervisor of Milan township, Town Clerk, and county surveyor. He settled in Monroe County in 1832. Source: History of Monroe County 1890, Talcott Wing.

Allen
Harmon Mrs.

Mrs. Harmon Allen died Friday, Sept. 6, (or Sept. 4) 1889 at age 72 years, 4 months.  Funeral at ME Church, Rev. M. H. Bartram. Burial in Spaulding Cemetery. Her parents, John and Minerva Thompson, are also buried at Spaulding.  Before she married Harmon Allen, her name was Mary S. Thompson and she was the widow of Amos P. Taylor of Raisinville township.  Source: Karen Wheaton.

Allen Harmon

“Harmon Allen is staying at the Sanitarium at Ypsilanti now, receiving treatment for his voice, which has been failing him for some time now.”  Source: Milan Leader newspaper, Jan. 4, 1889.

Allen Harmon Mrs.

Mrs. Harmon Allen died Friday Sept. 6, aged 72 years and 4 months. She died of heart trouble. Funeral held at M. E. church with Rev. M. H. Bertram officiating. Burial at Spaulding Cemetery.

Allen Henry

Henry S. Allen, 26, of Trenton, Mich, married Augusta Maria Schneider, 21, on Sept. 12, 1854 in Monroe.

Allen
Hiram

Hiram Allen was born in Chittenden county, near Burlington, VT, Feb. 12, 1810.  From History of Monroe County.  Hiram remained in Vermont until 1832, when he settled on a farm in Milan Township, one mile from Milan village.  He engaged in farming and surveying.  He married Clarissa Andres of Vermont in 1835.  He had three sons:  Carlos, born April 4, 1836, Horace H., born Oct. 21, 1837, and Jerome, born Dec. 11, 1839.  Then his wife Clarissa died in 1841.  He married a second wife, Laura Shilling, on March 29, 1842.  He had two sons with her:  Eugene E., born Feb. 6, 1845, and Elvin C., born April 3, 1849.  Hiram’s wife Laura died Dec. 30, 1852.  He married a third wife October 9, 1853, Mary S. Taylor.   “He has been supervisor of the township for many years and in 1856 represented the county in the State legislature.”  He was able to purchase land very cheaply, along with John Marvin and Bethuel Hack, under Pres. Andrew Jackson’s land grant program.  

Allen Horace

In 1885, Horace Allen was appointed Justice of the Peace in Milan township.

Allen Horace

Horace N. Allen was working as a Monroe County justice of the peace in 1880 and signed a document in April 1880.  The deed he signed had to do with the “Old Shack” in Milan.  Harmon Allen was lending money in a mortgage to Dewitt C. Stever and Joanna his wife.

Allen Horace

Horace Allen died of heart failure Sept. 20, 1901 at his home in Milan township, age 63 years, 10 months, 29 days. He as a farmer, he had large farming interests. He married “34 years ago” to Lydia Lewis of Milan township. They had two children; Eugenia survives. The other was Harriet, a gifted daughter, who lived to young womanhood, dying in Kansas where she had gone in a vain quest for health. Rev. Danskin officiated at funeral outside his home.  (Obituary described a funeral march to cemetery but did not specify where he was buried.)   (If he was born June 21, 1837, I think he was 63/10/29 at date of death.)

Allen Horace

The Grange sent a letter of sympathy to the newspaper expressing their grief to the family following the death “Oct.20, 1901” of Horace Allen.

Allen Horace

Horace H. Allen, 29, of Milan, married Lydia Lewis, 19, of Milan, on Feb. 11, 1867 at Shubal Lewis’ home. Samuel Bessey was the minister. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Jerome

Jerome Allen was born in Milan in 1839. . His parents [Hiram and Clarissa Andrews Allen] were from Vermont.  When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted, in Aug. 1861.  He was wounded, and then discharged in August 1864.  (See History of Milan County, p. 35 for more detail.)  He returned to Milan, attended school one year, then taught school.  He worked with his father in surveyor business.  In 1869, he married Delia S. Allen.  Her parents were from New York state, and had come to Michigan in 1860.  Jerome and Delia had 5 children; Cora Belle, Ella Mabel, Maud Eliza, and Blanche Fay.  A baby, born Nov. 26, 1874, lived only 10 months.  Jerome Allen serves as commissioner of highways of Milan (Milan Township?).  His farm has 126 acres.  He is a member of the G. A. R. Lucius Taylor Post, No. 274, and was its first commander. Source: History of Monroe County, 1890, Vol. 2, by Talcott Wing. Page 35.

Allen Jerome

Jerome Allen, 29, of Milan (twp?), born in Milan (twp), occupation farmer, was married to Adelia Allen, 19, of Milan (twp?).  She was born in Conesis, Livingston County, NY. Wedding was July 3, 1869 in London (twp) by J. H. McClure, M.G. (minister of the gospel). Wetnessed: Edwin Allen and Elvira Allen of Milan (twp). Source: Monroe marriage records.

Allen
John

Four graves in Azalia cemetery:  John T. Allen b. 1918, d. 1975, next to Gracie Allen b. 1916 d. ?.  Probably husband and wife.  Also Clara H. Allen b. 1887 d. 1977 and Harry Allen b.1889 d. 1956, could they be spouses?  Source: Azalia cemetery.

Allen
John

John D. Allen, 18, of North Fairfield, Ohio, born in Fairfield, Ohio, occupation clerk, was married July 24, 1869 at Erie. Bride: Julia S. Briggs, 16, of North Fairfield. Source: Monroe marriage records.  Note:  This John Allen is probably not related to Milan area Allens.

Allen Justus

Justus Allen d. 5-17-1878, age 71 yrs 9 mos (would have been born August or Sept. 1806). Source:  Azalia cemetery

Allen
Laura

Laura Allen was the sister of L.C. Allen and Harmon Allen.  Laura died sometime before 1881.

Allen Lemuel

Lemuel F. Allen, 25, of Ypsilanti, born in Augusta township, occupation farmer, was married Nov. 13, 1867 in London township by S. S. Lanning, Minister. Bride: Frank Woodruff, 19. Her name was Frank.  She lived in London township. Witnesses: George Allen and Mrs. Mary Allen of Ypsilanti. Source: Monroe marriage records.

Allen
Louis

Louise Philip Allen, of Toledo, born in Sandwich, Canada, occupation shoemaker, was married Jan. 9, 1870 in Bedford. Bride: Amelia Juliette Betholf, 17, of Sylvania, Ohio. Source: Monroe county marriage records. Note: probably not related to Allens near Milan.

Allen
Lovatus

Lovatus Chapman Allen died Sept. 5, 1901, at his residence in York twp, 1 mile west of this village [Milan Mich.]. He died of a fatal illness.  He was 84 year, 22 mos, and 15 days.  He was born Sept. 21, 1816 in Chittenden county, VT. His father, Edward Allen was a Revolutionary War vet, closely related to Ethan Allen of Ticonderoga fame.  Lovatus has two bruothers who survive him, out of 5. His 3 sisters already died.  He came here 50 years ago with his wife and children.  His wife had already died, and a baby son; he was survived by 1 son and 7 daughters. Source: Milan newspaper, thanks to Jack Butler.

Allen
L.C.

L. C. Allen is listed in the 1874 Atlas of Washtenaw County in the business directory, where he purchased a spot to advertise his work as a cheese maker.  The directory states he lives in York Township, Sec. 34.  He arrived there in 1850.  He was born in Vermont. 

Allen Lovatus

Lovatus Allen, Jr., was born June 24, 1853. He died Aug. 8, 1854. Moved from Mooreville cemetery and reburied at Marble Park cemetery Apr. 15, 1902.  Mooreville cem. records.

Allen Lovatus C.
Bio childhood

Hon. L. C. Allen, [Lovatus Chapman Allen] was b. Sept. 21, 1816, in Huntington, Chittenden Co., Vermont.  He was the 4th of 6 brothers:  Harmon, Abel, Carlos, Lovatus Chapman (the present subject), Cyrus and Harry. Three sisters were also raised to woomanhood-Charlotte, Maria and Laura. The 3 sisters and Cyrus have gone, the rest remain.  L.C.’s father, Edward Allen, was b. Conn., the son of Elihu Allen.  Elihu was a cousin of the celebrated Ethan Allen, of Ticonderoga fame. The Allens moved from Conn. to VT before the Revolutionary war.  L.C.’s father was 17 when he enlisted, and the government provided him a pension near the end of his life. [The father] was the surveyor for quite an extensive neighborhood during its early settlement. L. C.'s mother was Abigail Palmer Allen, b. Conn. Mr. Allen attended a log school on his father's farm before he was three years old. His mother sent the older boys to school and L.C. would run away and go too.  He made fair progress in learning, and was out of her way, so she let him go. He remembers going to school before he wore trousers.  When LC was 6, his family moved to Richmond.  He went to school summers till about 9 or 10 years old, and then about three months a year during the winter.  He engaged in wrestling at school.  At age of 18 he went to an academy about four weeks, and then (entered) a large school where the students were bigger and older than him.  He taught there 3 months. He worked at home during the next summer, and in the fall took another term of five weeks in an academy.  The next winter he taught at another school, with better success.   As a representative man of the higher class of Michigan citizens, we give Mr. Allen's portrait in this volume, on page 529.  Source:  History of Washtenaw county, 1881, p. 422.

Allen Lovatus C.
Adult

His father gave him his time at 20, and L.C. Allen went to Massachusetts to learn some kind of manufacturing. He worked at $10 per month, in the shop of one Luke Harrington, a manufacturer of guns and cast steel hoes. Luke offered to increase L.C.’s wages 50 per cent. for another year, but tjhere was a national financial crash in 1837.  L.C. returned to his father’s farm to work summers and teach school in the winter. When he reached age 25, he went to Deckertown, NJ, where his brother Carlos was starting a medical practice. L.C. taught school there 5 years. Source:  History of Washtenaw county, 1881, p. 422.  Source:  History of Washtenaw county, 1881, p. 422.

Allen Lovatus C.
Marriage

LC and Sarah Dewey were married in the spring of 1845.  She was b. Dec. 22, 1821, a daughter of Wm. F. and Catherine (Compton) Dewey, natives of NJ.  The newly weds went to Branchville, Sussex Co., NJ where L.C. worked in a woolen factory for 3 years.  Then they moved to a farm in Michigan.  L.C. and Sarah raised 7 daughters and 1 son:  (1) Kate, wife of Franklin Butler, was born in Sussex Co., N. J., Feb. 20, 1848; (2) Mary E., wife of J. D. Forsythe, was born in New Jersey, March 11, 1849; (3) Louisa, wife of L. R. Alder, a man of Iowa, was born in Washtenaw Co. Aug. 28, 1850; (4) Laura A., wife of O. G. Alderman, of Swan Lake, Dakota, was born April 26, 1852; (5) Ada L., wife of J. J. Saulsbury, of North Baltimore, Wood Co., Ohio; (6) Alice, born March 31, 1856; (7) Ida M., born May 23, 1860; (8) Willie F., born April 17, 1864. Source:  History of Washtenaw county, 1881, p. 422.

Allen Lovatus C. Later life

Mr. Allen was first elected as School Inspector, then as Justice of the Peace, and finally, in 1862, as Representative to the State Legislature, on the Union ticket. He served two sessions. He owns 200 acres. He has held various town offices. In the years 1863-64 he represented Augusta, York, Saline, Bridgewater, Manchester and Lodi, in the Legislature.  He is mourning the loss of his wife, who died Jan. 25, [1880?].  Mr. Allen's portrait is on page 529.  Source:  History of Washtenaw county, 1881, p. 422

Allen Lovatus C.

The children of Lovatus C. Allen were recorded by Lorraine Butler, Kate’s grand-daughter. Lovatus was born in 1816.  (1) Kate (Catherine) was the oldest, born Feb. 20, 1848 in NJ, died May 2, 1922, age 74.  (2) Mary Allen (Forsythe) born March 11, 1849 in NJ, died Dec. 18, 1940 at age 91.  (3) Louise Allen (Alderman) born in 1850, died Feb. 23, 1938 at age 88. (4) Laura Allen (Alderman) born April 26, 1852 in York twp, died about 1935 at age 83. (5) Adelaide Allen (Salsburg or Salsbury) born Jan. 17, 1855 in York twp., died Sept. 18, 1926 at age 71. (6) Alice Allen b. March 3, 1856 in York twp. died in 1950 at age 94. (7) Ida May Allen b. May 23, 1860 in York twp, died 1945 age 85.  (8) William Fitch Allen b. April 17, 1864, died around 1945 age 81.  Fitch had a son, Grant Allen.

Allen Luvatus

Lovatus C. Allen purchased certain real estate from William and Susannah Hanson on Nov. 15, 1850.  The property includes 620 Mooreville Road.

Allen Lovatus

In May 9, 1860, Lovatus C. Allen sold certain property to David W. Craig.  This was in or near 620 Mooreville Rd

Allen
Maria

Maria Allen was the sister of L.C. Allen and Harmon Allen.  Maria died sometime before 1881.

Allen
Mary

Lucias Lacsvix, 34, of St. Louis, MO was married on June 18, (1864?) to Mary Frances Allen, 25. Officiated by Edward Joos.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Minnie

Clarence Lajiness, 22, of Erie, occupation Farmer, was married to Minnie Allen, 21, of Port Huron, born in Michigan. Her father was Albert Allen. The wedding took place Sept. 9, 1902 in Erie. Source: Monroe marriage records.

Allen Nancy

Justus Johnson, 29, of Dundee, married Nancy Allen, 38, of Dundee, on April 2, 1858. Marriage officiated by Hiram Carney, JP in Dundee. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen R. C.

R. C. Allen was the Director of District 1, Fr., Milan, York township public schools, in 1898-1899. Source: Washt. Genealogical society newsletter.

Allen Ralph

The body of Ralph Allen, accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Allen, arrived in Milan yesterday morning from Tucson, AZ.  The remains were taken to the home of Miss Alice and Miss Ida Allen, then to Marble Park and laid beside his brother Clayton whose sad death about 10 years ago makes this bereavement doubly hard for the family.  Service by Rev. M. W. Gifford at the cemetery.  News clipping of 1907.  Note: cemetery stone says he lived from 1889-1908.

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe C. Allen 1854-1925, cemetery stone, Marble Park. Lucy Allen 1855-1934, obviously his wife, cemetery stone next to his.  The two sons Ralph and Clayton are buried nearby.

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe C. Allen had a farm residence in Sec. 1, Milan township, illustrated as a drawing in 1876 Monroe Atlas.

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe C. Allen bought stock in the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan in February 1890.  Roscoe was the son of Milan co-founder Harmon Allen. Source: Way Back When column by Warren Hale, April 15, 1992.

Allen Roscoe

Roscoe Carlton Allen, 22, of Milan, born in Milan, occupation farmer, was married Feb. 28, 1877.  Bride: Lucy Ann Kelley, 21, of Milan, born in Milan. Wedding in Dundee performed by L. P. Tompkins, Minister.  Witnesses: Lewis A. Wilcox and Lucy J. Wilcox of York. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allen Rosco

Rosco Allen was b. Nov. 1854. He was 45 when the census came to his door. Occupation: farmer. Married 23 years. His wife, Lucy, was b. June 1855, she was 44 years old, married 23 years. Her parents were born in Ireland.  Two children living in the home: (1) Eloise M. Allen, daughter, b. June 1884, age 15; and Ralph E. Allen, son, b. Oct. 1889, age 10.  Note: Roscoe and Lucy had an older son, Clayton, see separate listing.

Allen Rosco

Allen Rosco,25, a farmer, b. in Mich., gave information to the 1880 census taker in Milan Township.  He said his father was b. in VT and mother b. in NY. He lived with his wife Lucy, 24. Her parents were both b. in Irelan. Also in the home: son Clayton L. Allen, age 1. There was also a boarder, Levi Moyer, a farm laborer.

Allen Sarah

Sarah Allen was born Dec. 22, 1821. She died Jan. 25, 1881. She was moved from Mooreville cemetery and re-buried at Marble Park cemetery Apr. 15, 1902.  Source: Mooreville cemetery.

Allen Seneca

Mr. Seneca Allen was a leader at the Monroe Masonic Lodge, serving as Worshipful Master. His son Harmon Allen was a member of the Milan Masonic lodge. Source: 1913 Monroe history book.  According to this book, Seneca Allen was a surveyor from 1827 until his death. He surveyed the City of Toledo in 1831, also the village of Trenton and Flat Rock. He was for some years clerk of the Territorial Council of Michigan. In 1826 he was elected Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge (Masonic) and re-elected to the same office in 1827. 

Allen
W. F.

In 1918, Mrs. W. F. Allen was caring for her father, Joseph Gauntlett in her home.  He died at her home in Milan. 

Allen William

William Fitch Allen, known by his friends as “Fitch,” lived in the Allen family home west of Milan. He was b. in Milan April 17, 1864, son of L. C. Allen.  Fitch died around 1945. He was about 81.  Jack Butler remembers him as a neighbor, with a creamery in one of his barns. Those were the days before glass bottles, metal cans were used.

Allen William

William J. Allen, 18, of Toledo, born in Republic, Ohio, was married July 5, 1868 in Vienna. Bride: Charity W. Hall, 16, of Toledo. Source: Monroe marriage records.

Allison Adelbert

Adelbert Allison was born about 1852 in NY.  Parents: Horation “Sr.” and Marie Allison.  Adelbert was 8 in the 1860 census in NY.  In the 1870 census in London township, he was 16 and working as a farm laborer, but not living with his parents.  Source: Ancestry.com

Allison, Albert

Albert Allison was born Sept. 17, 1876 in London twp. Father: Horatio N. Allison Jr. of London twp, a farmer, born in NY. Mother: Alice Allison of London, b. in Mich.

Allison, Albert

Albert L. Allison died in November 15, 1908. He was the son of H. N. Allison. Buried in London cemetery. Albert was born Sept. 17, 1876 in London twp on the farm he finally bought of his father and where he lived until he sold out recently to go west.  On Oct. 5 1908 he left Milan with his wife and two sons for Mitchell, South Dakota.  Typhoid fever soon developed.  He also left behind a brother, Warren.  In 1897 he married Ellen Hansor. Their boys are 5 and 9 years old now (in 1908).

Allison, Albert

Albert S. Allison is buried at London cemetery.  He lived from 1876 to 1908.  Source: cemetery records.

Allison, Albert

Albert Allison, who moved to Mitchell, South Dakota a short time ago, died Sunday night of typhoid fever. The funeral is to be held Wednesday. Source: Monroe Record-Commercial Nov. 19, 1908.

Allison Alfred

Alfred was born about 1857 or 58 in NY, the son of Horatio and Marie Allison.  He was 2, in the 1860 census, living in NY with his parents and older brothers.  Alfred was 13, living at home in London township, born in NY, in 1870 census.

Allison Alfred

Alfred Allison, 24, residing in London (township), born in Gaines, NY, and with the occupation farmer, was married on March 30, 1882 in Dundee.  His new wife: Mary McIntire, 23, residing in Wayne, born in Detroit.  Source: Monroe County marriage records. [NOTE: he was probably born about 1858.]

Allison, Alfred O

Alfred O. Allison, 20, of London township, and born in Orleans county, NY, with occupation “farmer,” was married Oct. 18, 1877 in London township.  His wife: Edith Sherman, 16, residing in Milan (township), born in Milan (township).  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  (Note: Alfred was probably born about 1857.) Source: Marriage records, Monroe County.

Allison, Alice

Alice A. Allison died 3-6-1913.  Her maiden name was DeVree.  Her husband was H. Allison.  [Her husband was Horatio Allison.  It is possible her maiden name was DeVee.]

Allison, “Allie”

Allie Allison lived from 1859 to 1913.  She is buried in London Cemetery.  This may be a typo in the cemetery records, apparently she is “Alice.”

Allison Alice

Alice Allison, Mrs. Horation N. Allison, was born Dec. 1859. When census was taken in London twp. in 1900, she said she was 41, and they had 2 children, and 2 children living. Alice said she was born in Mich. and her father was born in NY state, her mother was born in Scotland.  There was a son living in the household, Warren L. born March 1883, age 17, born in Michigan.  Her husband’s father, Horatio N. Allison Sr., was born in Jan. 1823, was 77 years old, born in NY, and his parents also born in NY. They had a nephew Jay living there, who was born in Feb. 1895, age 5.  The nephew was born in Oregon; his father was born in NY, and his mother was born in “unknown.”

Allison Alton

Alton “Red” Allison of 1589 Congress, Ypsi township, died July 31, 1978. He was 75 years old. He was born Sept. 24, 1902 the son of Daniel and Jessie F. (Miller) Allison.  Source: newspaper clipping.

Allison Amy

Amy Allison was born Sept. 19, 1876 in London twp. Father: James A. Allison of London, a farmer, born in NY. Mother: W. Louisa Allison of London twp, born in Mich.

Allison Ann

Ann Allison was laid to rest beside her husband in our cemetery in Dundee.  Source: Monroe Evening News, May 5, 1919.

Allison Anne

Anne M. Allison lived from 1842 to 1910.  Source: London cemetery records.

Allison Antoinnette

Marie Antoinette Allison, born about 1822 or 1823, was the mother of at least 9 sons, with her husband Horatio N. Allison “Sr.” In the 1860 census, she and the family were living in Gaines, Orleans, NY.  See “Horatio” for more information.  Source: Ancestry.com.

Allison Blaine

Blaine Allison, a former resident of Lambertville, was at his home in Wolfpen, W.V. when a kerosene explosion killed him.  He leaves his widow, Sula, five daughters and three sons. Source: Monroe Evening News Nov. 14, 1938.

Allison Charley

Charley Allison was born June 14, 1879 in London Twp. Father: James A. Allison, a farmer. Mother: Mary L. Allison of London twp, born in Mich.

Allison Charles

Charles Allison, 81, of 25287 VanHorn Rd., died Thursday in Memorial Hospital, Monroe. Services will be in Trenton.  The son of John and Hannah Allison, he was born June 15, 1887 in Buffalo, NY.  He was a retired marine construction engineer. 

Allison David

David Allison, 26, residing in Ridgeway, born in Ridgeway, and with the occupation of farmer, was married on Nov. 9, 1879.  His new wife: Volina Linn.  First name is Volina. Her age: 19. Her residence: Ridgeway.  Minister: George Linn.   Monroe Cnty marriage records.

Allison David

Question about Flossie

David A. Allison and family were listed on 1900 census in London Township, living near the Pool family.  It says that David, head of household, white male, born June 1853, age 46, married 20 years, occupation “Driver,” born in Mich., his father was born in England, his mother was born in NY.  His wife, Valina, white female, born March, 1860, age 40, married 20 years, she had 7 children, 6 are still living; she was born in Mich., her parents both born in NY.  Child (1): Millard A. Allison, son, white male, born Feb. 1883, age 17, single, works as farmer/laborer, born in Mich., both his parents born in Mich.  Child (2): Claud S., son, white, male, born June or January 1885, age 14, occupation farmer/laborer, born Mich, both parents born in Mich. Child (3): Alan R. Allison, son, white, male, born Dec. 1889, age 10, single, occupation “at school,” born in Mich., both parents born in Mich.  Child (4): Leah L., daughter, white, female, born August 1894, age 5, single, born in Mich., both parents born in Mich. Child (5): Flossie Madeline Allison, son [no,daughter!], white, male, [no, female!]  born Jan. 1897, age 3, born in Mich, parents both born in Mich. (6) Shirley B. Allison, son, white, male, born March 1899, age 1, born in Mich, parents born in Mich.  Source: Census data, blurry handwriting of Perry E. Palmer.  Also input from Flossie’s granddaughter, Sherrie C.

Allison Ellen

Ellen Allison lived from 1882 to 1969.  Source: London cemetery records.

Allison
Eva

Eva Allison was born approximately 1888.  Mother:  Frances McNeill Allison.  Father: Newell “Nick” Allison.  She may have been born in Milan.  The family moved to Detroit when she was a child.  The family was living in Charlotte, Michigan when she was 17, when her mother died.  According to the census in 1910, Eva was living with Mrs. A. E. Putnam (Eva’s aunt Alice).  In 1920, the census also says she was living with Mrs. Putnam.  Eva’s father died March 29, 1916 in Little Rock, Ark. 

Allison Flossie

Flossie M. Allison, daughter of David A. and Valina Allison, became the wife of Myrl Muray and she lived with him in Mooreville.  Source:  Sherrie C. 

Allison Frances

Mrs. Frances Allison, wife of Mr. N. F. Allison of Charlotte, Mich., died at her home on Sunday [Jan. 8, 1905].  She suffered for a year and a half from cancer which was the cause of death.  Frances Folsum McNeill was born at Petersburg, Monroe County, February 3, 1861, and was married to Mr. N. F. Allison April 10th, 1885.  [Nicholas Allison.] Her sisters included Mrs. David Skillen, Mrs. A. E. Putnam, and Mrs. A. B. Smith.  Source: Obit. (buried Maple Hill cemetery in Charlotte, Mich.)

Allison George

George S. Allison was born about 1848 in NY, son of Hoatio and Marie Allison.  He was 4 years old in 1850 census.  He was listed as George S. Allison, age 15, in 1860 census.  Not mentioned at all in 1870 census.  Did he die in the previous 10 years?  Note that his parents had a new baby in 1866 while living in Michigan, and named him “George.”

Allison George

George Allison b. about 1866 or 67 in Mich., son of Horatio “Sr.” and Marie Allison.  (It is possible his older brother George had died recently, so his parents carried on the name.)  George was 4 in London Township in the 1870 census, b. in Mich., living at home with parents.  He was not mentioned in the 1880 census.  However, a boy, “Jesse,” was listed in the 1880 census as being 13, living with this family.  Jesse might be George, using a middle name or nickname, born about 1867.   Source: Ancestry.com

Allison George

George W. Allison, 22, of Milan (twp?), born in Mich, occupation farmer, married Lizzie Lawrason April 3, 1900 in Milan.  F. O. Jones, M. E., M.G., officiated. Groom’s parents: Alfred Allison and Edith Sherman. Bride’s parents: Curtis Lawrason and Constance Thomas.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Allison, Harold

Harold L. Allison, 73, of 128 E. Main St., Milan, died Saturday at Saline Community Hospital.  Burial in London cemetery. He was born Nov. 18, 1903, the son of Albert and Ellen Allison.  A truck driver for Dundee Freight Lines before he retired, hew as a member of the Teamsters Union and Moose lodge. Survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen (Donald) Bassett of Milan; a step-daughter, a step-son, a sister-in-law, aunt, uncle. Source: Monroe Evening News Feb. 7, 1977.

Allison, Harold

Harold L. Allison was buried in London Cemetery. He lived from 1903 to 1977.

Allison, H. N. Jr.

H. N. Allison, Jr., 31, farmer, b. NY, according to London twp census 1880. Wife Allice, 21, b. MI, her father b. NY, her mother b. Scotland.  Son, Albert L., 3.

Allison, Horatio N.

Horatio N. Allison Jr., 26, residing in London township, born in New York, with the occupation “farmer,” was married Dec. 26, 1875 in London twp. His wife: Alice DeVee, 18, residing in London (twp), born in Dundee.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  Note: Horatio would have been born about 1849.

Allison
Horatio

Horatio N. Allison, Jr. farmer of London Township, was born in Murray, Orleans county, NY May 21, 1849. (From history of Monroe County 1913, page 26).  His parents came to Michigan, but owing to sickness of the family had to return to NY State.  In 1857 they returned to Michigan, located in London Township, and staying there until 1883 when they moved to Dakota.  Horatio worked on a farm in the summer and for three winters in the pine forests.  In 1875 he purchased 40 acres in London Twp.  On Dec. 26, 1875, he married Alice A. DeVee of London.  She was born Dec. 27, 1858 in Dundee.  Two children were born, Albert, Sept. 17, 1876 and Warren Lloyd, March 23, 1882.

Allison Horatio

Horation Allison (Sr.) [1850 census] was born about 1823 in New York. In 1850, he was 27, living in Murray, Orleans, New York.  Occupation: Grocery man. Spouse: M. Antoinette, age 26. Children: G. S. Allison, 4; Joshua, 2; and Horatio N. Allison, 1.  Source: Ancestry.com from federal census.

Allison Horatio

Horatio N. Allison “Sr.” census data:  In the 1850 census, he was a “grocery man” in Murray, Orleans, NY. He was 27 at that time.  His wife was 26, and they had three sons.  In the 1860 census, he was 36, living in Gaines, Orleans, NY.  See “Allison Marie” for list of children’s names.   In the 1870 census, he was living in London Township, age 45, occupation “farmer.”   In the 1880 census, he was in London township, age 57, born in NY.  His father was born in NJ and his mother was born in NY.  He was 57 when that census was taken.  Others in his household:  John Allison, age 18, and Jesse Allison, 13. In the 1900 census, he was 77 years old.  He was listed as the “father” of the head-of-household at that time; his son, Horatio “Jr.” apparently was the head of household.

Allison Horatio

Horatio N. Allison (Sr. ) was picked up by the 1860 census. He was 36, born about 1824 in NY.  In 1860 he lived in Gaines, Orleans, NY, the post office being “Hindsburg.” Others in his household, probably his wife and children, as follows:  Antoinette, age 35. George S. Allison, age 15.  Joshua Allison, age 13. Nelson Allison, age 12.  Jabez W. Allison, 10. Adelbert Allison, 8.  Alfred Allison, 2. Newell Allison, 1.  Source: Ancestry.com.

Allison Horatio

Horatio “Alison” was picked up by the US census in 1870 living in London, Monroe county, Michigan. He was 45 years old, born in NY, occupation farmer. His spouse, Maria, was 42.  Children:  Joshua, 22; Horatio, 21; Jabez, 19; Adelbert, 16; all 4 of those sons born in NY, working as farm laborers, and living away from parents; then son Alfred, 13, and Newell, 11, both born in NY, living with their parents when census was taken; then John, 9, and George, 4, both born in Michigan, living with their parents.  

Allison Horatio N.

Horatio N. Allison was in the 1880 census. He was 57, farmer, was b. NY. Wife: Marie A., 53, b. NY. Son John, 18, occupation: “assists on farm,” b. MI. Son Jessie, 13, “assists on farm.” Census 1880 London twp.  He was close neighbors with James A. Allison.

Allison Horatio

Horatio N. Allison Sr. was born in New York in January 1823.  His parents were also born in New York. Source: census data.  He was 77 when the 1900 census was taken. His nephew Jay was living there, he was born in Feb. 1895, age 5.  Jay was born in Oregon. Jay’s dad was born in NY and his mother was born in Unknown. 

Allison Horatio

Horatio N. Allison “Sr.” census data:  In the 1850 census, he was a “grocery man” in Murray, Orleans, NY. He was 27 at that time.  His wife was 26, and they had three sons.  In the 1860 census, he was 36, living in Gaines, Orleans, NY.  See “Allison Marie” for list of children’s names.   In the 1870 census, he was living in London Township, age 45, occupation “farmer.”   In the 1880 census, he was in London township, age 57, born in NY.  His father was born in NJ and his mother was born in NY.  He was 57 when that census was taken.  Others in his household:  John Allison, age 18, and Jesse Allison, 13. In the 1900 census, he was 77 years old.  He was listed as the “father” of the head-of-household at that time; his son, Horatio “Jr.” apparently was the head of household.

Allison
H. N.

There is a man identified as H. N. Allison in a photo of street work in Milan about 1915.  He is shown next to John Royal, the superintendent of the DPW. Photo number 1249.

Allison, HN

Alice A. DeVee, the 8th child of Daniel and Mary DeVee, was born at Frenchtown, Monroe county, Dec. 27, 1859. In 1862 she and her parents moved to London twp. She was married to H. N. Allison Dec. 26, 1876 [NOTE discrepancy in date with marriage records.] and lived on their farm in London twp. until 11 years ago when they moved to Milan. Two sons were born, Albert and Warren L.  Albert preceeded her in death about 4 years ago.  She was visiting her son Warren in California but felt sick so she returned to Milan and died there.  She had two grandsons, Leon and Harold Allison of Milan.  She was buried at London cemetery.  Source: Monroe Eve. News March 6, 1913.

Allison, Horatio

Horatio M. Allison lived from 1823 to 1906. Source: London cemetery records.  Note: this was Horatio Sr.

Allison Horatio Jr.

Horatio N. Allison, Jr., was born in Murray, Orleans county, NY on May 21, 1849.  He came to Michigan with his parents and brothers.  (see bio).  He married Alice A. DeVee of London Twp. She was born Dec. 27, 1858 in Dundee.  The couple had two children; Albert, born Sept. 17, 1876, and Warren Lloyd Allison, b. March 23, 1882.

Allison Horatio Jr.

Horatio N. Allison (Jr.) was born about 1849, son of Horatio and Marie Allison. He was 1 year old in NY in the 1850 census.  Listed as 12 years old, name is Nelson Allison in the 1860 census in NY.  Horatio is 21 and a farm laborer in London twp.,, not living at home, in 1870 census.  He is not listed in 1880 census.  In the 1900 census, he is listed in London township. His father was living with him.  Alice A. Allison, 41, apparently his wife, was living there.  Two boys, also:  Warren L, 17; and Jay, 5. Source: Ancestry.com

Allison Jabez

Jabez W. Allison was born in NY about 1850 or 51.  His parents: Horatio and Marie Allison. He was 10 in the 1860 NY census.  Age 19, farm laborer, not living at home, in 1870 census in London township.  Source: Ancestry.com

Allison, James A.

James A. Allison, 21, of London township, born in Murray, NY, with the occupation “farmer,” was married April 12, 1874 in Milan (twp).  His new wife: Mary L. Palmer, 19, residing in London township, born in London township. Latham Bunce, Justice of the Peace, officiated. Witness: Dorr Barnes and Susan B. Howe.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  [NOTE: James was probably born about 1853.]

Allison James

Born 1829. Died 1899.  Buried at London Vault Cemetery. 

Allison James

James A. Allison, 27, a farmer, was b. NY. Census 1880 London twp.  Wife, Mary L., 25, was b. MI.  Daughter Amy E. Allison, 3. Son Charles, 11 months.

Allison James

James Allison died Jan. 1, 1899.  He was 70 years old.  Source: obit at Monroe Historical Museum.  [NOTE: he was probably born about 1829.] 

Allison, James

James Allison lived from 1829 to 1895. Source: London cemetery records.  NOTE: double check the dates.

Allison Jennie

Jennie C. Allison was buried in London cemetery. She lived from 1869 to 1937.

Allison John

John Allison was born about 1861 in Michigan.  He was 9 in London Township when the 1870 census was taken, was born in Michigan, was living at home with his parents.  In the 1880 census, he was living with his parents, his age was 18.  Source: Ancestry.com.

Allison Joshua

Joshua H. Allison died at St. Jos. Cal (Col?) July 10, 1896.  He was 47 years, 9 months old. Buried in London cemetery. Source: Charles E. Wilson, coroner of Milan. Note: he would have been born about October 1848.

Allison Joshua

Joshua Allison was born in NY about 1848, son of Horatio Sr. and Marie. He was 2 years old in 1850 census. He was 13 in 1860 census.  He was listed as 22 in London County in the 1870 census, doing farm labor.

Allison Marie

Marie Antoinnette Allison was the wife of Horatio N. Allison “Sr.”  She was born in NY, about 1822 or 1823.  Their sons, with approximate year of birth, were as follows:  (1) George S., 1846; (2) Joshua, 1848; (3) Horatio N. or perhaps Horatio Nelson, “Jr.” 1849; (4) Jabez  W., 1850; (5) Adelbert, 1852; (6) Alfred, 1857; (7) Newell (probably “Nick”) 1859; (8) John, 1861 or 62; and (9) George, possibly also called “Jessie,” 1866 or 1867.  Newell and his older brothers were born in NY, the younger ones were born in London Township.  Apparently Marie died before 1900 because the census that year found her husband, Horatio, in London Township, but not her.

Allison, Nady L.

Nady L. Allison was born Oct. 20, 1881 in London township. Father, James A. Allison, a farmer, was born in NY. Mother, Louisa Allison of London, was born in Mich.

Allison, Nellie D.

Nellie D. Allison was born Feb. 3, 1883 in Dundee. Father: David Allison, a railroader, who was born in Mich. Mother: Valina Allison of Dundee, born in Mich.

Allison Newell

Nicholas Allison was known as Newell Allison in census records.  His father was Horatio.  He had his wife Frances and his daughter Eva mentioned in the 1900 census.  Source: M.R.

Allison Newell

According to 1860 census, Newell Allison was 1 year old, living in Gaines, Orleans, NY with his parents and six older brothers.  His father was Horatio N. Allison, mother Antoinette Allison.   Later he went by the name “Nick” and “Nicholas.”

Allison Newell

Newell Allison may be another name for Nick Allison.  This name was found on a census record while he was living in Michigan. He and Frances McNeill lived in the Detroit area before moving to Charlotte, Michigan where she died.

Allison Nicholas

On April 10, 1885, Frances Folsum McNeill married Nicholas Allison.  Source:  Marjorie Rooks.  See also:  Allison, Frances.

Allison, Nick

N. H. “Nick” Allison died in Little Rock, Ark. on Wed. March 29 after an operation for removal of his appendix and 164 gall stones.  This information came from a letter sent to the Milan Leader by A. E. Putnam of Washington, Iowa.  Note: his real name was Newell.

Allison (Nick)

N. F. Allison died March 29, 1916, according to cemetery records in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Allison Nick

Funeral services for N. T. [sic] Allison, 49 years old, who died Wednesday morning [March 29, 1916] at a local hospital, were held at 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the private chapel of P. H. Ruebel & Co.  The Rev. W. M. Hunter officiated, assisted by the Rev. J. T. Rodgers.  Burial was at Oakland cemetery.  The services at the grave were in charge of Harmony Lodge, Brotherhood of American Carmen, of which Mr. Allison was a member. Source: obit.

Allison Nick

Martha’s combined information:  He was born about 1867 since he died March 29, 1916 at age 49. (OR: he was born in 1859 based on census records, and his age was recorded wrong at the time of his death.)  His father was Horatio. His real name was Newell but he used the nickname Nick.  He married Frances McNeill, who was about 6 years older than him if he was born in 1867. Their wedding was April 10, 1885.   He would have been about 18 years old when he married.  He was photographed with some businessmen in Milan.  Then he and Frances went to live in Detroit, later moving to Charlotte, Michigan, where Frances died in 1905.  Frances and Nick had a daughter, Eva, who was 17 when her mother died.  (In 1910 and 1920, Eva lived with A. E. Putnam and family.)  Nick died at a hospital in Little Rock, Ark. on March 29, 1916 after removal of gall stones.  He was buried at Oakland cemetery, with grave service conducted by the Brotherhood of American Carmen. 

Allison, Nick, Mrs.

Frances Folsum McNeill, called “Fanny,” was born Feb. 3, 1861 in Petersburg, MI. She was married April 10, 1885 to Nicholas Allison.  She died Jan. 8, 1905 in Charlotte, Michigan.  She had one daughter, (Eva).

Allison, Vera Mae

Vera Mae Allison died Ap. 11, 1974 in Addison hospital. She was born March 29, 1889 in Deerfield.  In 1943 she married Millard Allison, and he died in 1961. 

Allison Warren

Warren Allison made a business trip to Saginaw.  Source: Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Allison, Warner

Warner Allison was born March 28, 1882 in London twp. Father: Horatio Allison of London, farmer, born in NY. Mother: Alice A. Allison of London, b. in Mich.

Allshouse D.

Mrs. D. Allshouse died July 10, 1884 at 75 years of age.  Source: “new” Petersburg cemetery in Summerfield. 

Allshouse D.

Mr. D. Allshouse died Dec. 2, 1893 at 83 years.  Source: “new” Petersburg cemetery in Summerfield.

Allshouse Edward

Edward Allshouse put up a general store in Cone, which was photographed in 1907. He and his wife were shown in the picture. 

Allshouse, Mrs.

The Monroe Record-Commercial, dated Thursday April 6, 1916, says “Cone News-  Mrs. Allshouse, who died in Adrian recently, was a kind friend to many who attended her funeral last Friday. She was a resident of Cone for many years and was held in high esteem by all who knew her.”

Amsden Rachel

Rachel Amsden was b. Feb? 2, 1869 in Tecumseh, but both her parents resided in York twp. Her father: George C.Amsden b. NY, painter. Mother: Hannah Amsden, b. MI. Source; Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 121.

Anderson Henry

Henry John Anderson was born July 29, 1889 and died Aug. 1, 1962.  He married Maude Downs on Jan. 11, 1912.  He is buried at Marble Park Cemetery.

Anderson Maude

Maude L. Downs was the wife of Henry John Anderson. Maude was born Dec. 31, 1887 and died April 9, 1974.  She was the daughter of Frank Howard Downs and Cynthia Jane Wagar.  Maude and her sister Mabel lived with or near their parents on a farm in Huron Township, Wayne County, until 1926 when they left the New Boston area due to an expressway. So they moved to Petersburg Road in Milan twp.  Maude was already married to Henry Anderson when they all moved to Milan.  She and Henry had six children, all but one of them lived in the Milan area.  Maude and her husband are both buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Andrews Alice

See Alice Tinsman. 

Andrus Nancy

Nancy M. Andrus was b. Nov. 12,1867 in York twp. Parents: Goerge W. Andrus, b. NY, carpenter, and Horeneis (?) A. Andrus, b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1.

Arner
J. DeWitt

J. DeWitt Arner passed away Thursday after two weeks of pneumonia and stomach trouble.  The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the church.  Those present from out of town were A. E. Putnam, Milan; Wm. McNeil, Dundee; Arthur Snidecor, Ithaca; Fred and Arton Yokom, Ann Arbor; Mrs. Van Riper, Manchester; T. C. Harris and wife, G. W.Jackson and family, Ernie Coller and mother, all of Tecumseh.  "Card of Thanks" accompanied this news clipping, signed by "Mrs. John Arner and Family."

Arnot George

George Arnot, owner of a grocery store and builder of the Arnot Opera on Tolan Street, ran an ad in the Milan Leader Dec. 14, 1911:  “Please say in your paper that I will not waste money by decorating for the holidays and will give patrons of my store the benefit of the saving. George Arnot.”

Arnot Virginia

Virginia Arnot is pictured with her second grade friends in the 1925 Milan school annual.

Arnot Earl

Earl Wright Arnot of 55 Second St. died March 21 1945. Age 44. His DOB was Oct. 17, 1895.  Wife: Margaret Mitchell.  He was a manager of a bowling alley.  His father was George Arnot, born in Lexington Michigan. Mother was Jennie Davis. Cause of death: suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.  Informant: Mrs. Margaret Arnot. Burial: Croswell, Michigan.

Auten George

George Auten, 21, resident Milan (twp) born in Mich, occupation farmer, his father was Norman Auten, mother Caroline Caswell. Bride: Frances Dennison, 20, resident of Milan, born in Michigan, father Martin Dennison, mothr Mary Webster. Married Dec. 1, 1892 in Milan by James Doyle, J.P. Witnessed by C. H. Dennison and Cada Corkins of Milan.

Auten
J. M.

J. M. Auten built the Cone elevator in aboaut 1900. It was a small frame building on the then Wabash Railroad right-of-way. Capacity: 6,000 bushels of grain. Mr. Auten operated the elevator for a few years, then sold it to John Dennison who owned a farm about one mile from the elevator on Cone Road. 

Auten
John

John Auten was b. Nov. 1850 and was 49 when the 1900 census was taken.  He had been married 25 years. Occupation: dealer in charload brah. (What’s that?) Owns his own home inside Village of Milan, on Monroe county side. He owns it free and clear, no mortgage. Wife is Elizabeth (see separate listing).  Source: 1900 census.

Auten Elizabeth

Elizabeth Auten was b. Feb. 1854. She was 46 when the 1900 census was taken. She was b. in Canada, her father was b. in England, mother in Mich. Lived with husband John Auten. Source: 1900 census.

Auten Stanley

In 1931, Stanley Auten provided his home as a place for the funeral of his long-time friend James A. Cone. 

Auten Stanley

M. Stanley Auten of Hubbard Lake died in his home there. Services at Stevens and Bush Funeral Home of Milan. He was a former Milan resident. He owned and operated Saco Grain Elevator in Milan. He moved to Hubbard Lake about 10 years ago.  Survived by daughter, Mrs. William Taylor of 205 Lafayette St.; a brother, Willard of 125 York St., and a sister, Mrs. Mertie Rainier of 625 Dexter St., Milan. Source: Newspaper clipping dated May 16, 1961.

Auten

Wat Auten built a store in Cone, Michigan, one of the first stores in that settlement.

E. D. Ayers with W. C. Ayers.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Ayers
Edwin D.

Edwin D. Ayres, 29, b. Mi, parents b. NY, hotel clerk. Wife Evaline Ayres, 25, b. NY, milliner. Dau. Irena Ayres, 7, b. MI. Son Geo. W. Ayres, 1, b. MI. Also in home: Albert Smith, 23, “Tends barn,” SWM. Allen Hanson, 52, b. NY, carpenter. David Woodard, 70, Petafoger, SWM, b. NY. Alfonzo Mantonye, 46, b. NY, SWM, Bores Wells.  Catherine Dubre, 28, b. MI, works in hotel, parents b. NY, SWF. Martha Van  Housen, 15, b. MI, father b. Germany, SWF, “Waiter.” York twp census 1880, village of Milan.

Ayers DeLacy

DeLacy Ayers of Milan bought Lot #10 Edwards Plat on Jan. 22, 1881. This is located on Tolan Street immediately north of the Babcock Hotel. Seller:  David A. Woodard of Milan. Liber 94, page 404 Washtenaw register of deeds.

Ayers
Eva

Eva Ayers purchased 1/2 acre along the Washtenaw and Monroe county line Feb. 7, 1882.  She paid $500.  Located in York twp.  Seller: Herbert A. Taylor and wife Ellen. Liber 102 page 394.

Ayers James

James Ayers and his wife Cornelia, of Ypsilanti, sold part of a lot in City of Ypsilanti on Sept. 11, 1875. Price: $450.  Buyer: Walter A. Hammond of Ypsilanti.  Witness:  E. C. Ayers.  Liber 84, page 271.  (Witness is probably Eva C. Ayers.)

Ayers William

William C. Ayers and Anna U. Ayers, his wife, both residents of the City of Ypsilanti, sold farmland in Augusta twp., section 1, on July 1, 1876. The buyer was Addison Fletcher of Ypsilanti. Price: $2,280.00.  Witness on the deed:  Eva C. Ayers.  Liber 87, p. 50. 

Ayers William

April 1, 1891. Mary A. Babcock of York twp sold Babcock Hotel property to Warren Babcock of York twp for “$1.”  Sale was subject to a mortgage to William Ayers. 

Ayers William

William C. Ayers and wife Anna of Ypsilanti sold some commercial or retail property in Ann Arbor Dec. 18, 1877.  Buyer: Thomas Braman of Milan.  Price: not given. Located in City of Ann Arbor in or near the Exchange Block in or near Brown and Fuller Addition, fronting on Broadway, with 28 feet 5 inches across frontage.  An alley in the back serves this property and the neighboring businesses.  Liber 86 p. 343.

Ayers William

William C. Ayers purchased land in Village of Milan Nov. 20, 1882. Sellers: Henry B. Bessac and wife Julia Y. Bessac.  Price: $6,000.  The land included parcels in both Monroe and Washtenaw counties.  Land touches Monroe and Saline Highway, total of 1 acre. Liber 96, page 639.

Ayers William

William C. Ayers bought some farmland in York twp on June 12, 1882. Sellers: Warren Babcock and wife Mary A. Babcock, and Frank Babcock.  Price: $4,000. West half of SE quarter of Section 24. Liber 102, page 139. 

Ayers William

William C. Ayers of York twp. purchased some property Aug. 3, 1882 for $3,200. Seller: James H.Anderson and wife Angelina of Augusta twp.  Property: 46 acres in Sec. 3 of Augusta twp. Liber 102, p. 220.

Ayers William

William C. Ayers of Ypsilanti paid $500 for some farmland in Augusta twp.   Date: Sept. 17, 1875.  Seller: James Ayers and Cornelia, his wife, of Ypsilanti.

Ayers William

William C. Ayers purchased farmland in Augusta township from his family members for $1 on Aug. 4, 1875.  He was about 50 years old.  Farm in Sec. 1 of Augusta twp. Sellers: Byson or Byron Ayers and Elisa H. Ayers, his wife, of Van Buren, MI, and James Ayers and wife Cornelia of Ypsilanti, and Jane Chasen of Ypsilanti. Liber 76, p. 561

Ayers William

William C. Ayers & Anna U. Ayers of Ypsilanti sold property in the City of Ypsilanti  April 3, 1877.  Price: $6,000.  Buyer: Emmet E. Ryan and Maria Ryan, wife, of Ann Arbor.  Sale is subject to a mortgage of $1,600 given to William C. Ayers.  L. 86, p. 209.

Ayers William

William C. Ayers and his wife Anna U. Ayers sold 3/4 of an acre in the City of Ypsilanti on Oct. 29, 1874.  Price: $550.  Buyer: Richard J. Lamphere, all residents of Ypsilanti. Liber 81, p. 201.

Ayers William

William C. Ayers and wife Anna, along with Byron Ayers and Elisa H. Ayers, and Jane Cheever, sold some farmland in Augusta twp. Aug. 4, 1875. Price $1.  Buyer: James Ayers of City of Ypsilanti.  Liber 76, p. 578

Ayers William C.

William C. Ayers.  Hotel keeper.  P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Ayers William

William Ayres, 55, b. NY, father b. England, Hotel Keeper.  Wife Annie Ayres, 52, b. NY. York twp census 1880, village of Milan.  [He was born about 1825, Annie about 1828.]

Aylesworth Daniel

Daniel Aylesworth, farmer, sec. 26, was born in New York, in 1805, a son of Daniel and Anna Aylesworth, natives of Rhode Island.  Mr. Aylesworth came to this county in 1835 when he was about 20. He was married in New York, in 1827, to Betsey Huntley, who was born in New York, in 1810. Their two children are both deceased.  Mrs. Aylesworth died in 1832. He married a second wife in 1833 Betsey Perkins, who was born in New York, in 1805. One child was born to them, Emeline, wife of A. D. Dinsmore. Betsey Aylesworth died in 1869. Mr. Aylesworth married his third wife in 1878, Mary A. Marvin, who was born in New York, in 1811. Mr. Aylesworth owns 40 acres of land, and is a consistent member of the Baptist Church.  Source: History of Washtenaw County, 1881, p. 1423.

Aylsworth Merta

Merta Aylsworth died in her home in Willis July 28, 1939 (the date is hard to read, might be 1938 or 1936).  She was 69 years, 18 days old.  Merta May Mead was born in Milan township July 10, 1870, the daughter of Chalan and Helen Mead.  She married Anthony D. Aylsworth on Jan. 23, 1907. She is survived by a brother, Warren Mead, and a sister, Zola P. Spencer, both of Milan.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel, and a half sister, Cora Matthews.  Source: Obit.