Beal
Junius

Junius Beal was born in Port Huron, MI on Feb. 23, 1860. His mother died when he was 11 months old. He was adopted by his uncle, Rice A. Beal. Junius lived in Dexter until 1866, then he lived in Ann Arbor. In 1882 he graduated from UM. He was working in his father’s printing office, and upon graduation became editor of the Ann Arbor Courier. He was a principal investor in the Ypsi-Ann interurban connecting Ypsi to AA by electric railway.

Beaumont

Glenna Beaumont and her husband Frank purchased the Milan Booster Leader in 1978 from the Stommen’s.

Beauregard Frank

Frank A. Beauregard died March 20, 1987 in Miami, Florida. He was born Feb. 5, 1901. He owned and operated Beauregard’s Clothing Store in Milan for many years. His niece: Betty Smith of Milan.

Bell Dan

Dan Bell built store on E. Main at Tolan, where the Babcock Hotel had been previously.  In 1976, that building contained the Seals Gift Shop, Van’s Department Store, and Sanford’s Hardware.

Bell D

D. Bell, Contractor and Builder. “I am now prepared to move all kinds of buildings and contract to put up any kind of a building wanted. I also prepare drafts, plans, specifications and estimates. Give me a call.”  Source: advertisement in Milan Leader, Jan. 4, 1889.

Bell

W. Bell appointed “Hose Man” for fire department in 1900.

Bell

Dr. L. J. Bell appointed Health Officer for Village of Milan in April, 1903.

Bell
“Doc”

Doc Bell built his home and office at 64 W. Main, his home on the west side. He practiced medicine in Milan from 1903 to 1913, then sold to home to Dr. Horace Downing who practiced medicine until the 1920’s. His full name was Laughlin J. Bell. He built the home about 1900.  Source: Way Back When Jan. 13, 1982

Bell
Lacklan

Lachlan J. Bell, physician, advertised in Milan Leader Dec. 21, 1911. Office and residence on W. Main St.

Bell Lachlan

Dr. Lachlan Bell resigned as the health officer for the Village of Milan, at the end of 1904. He was living in the red brick house at 62 W. Main.  WBW 12-30-2004

Bell Lachlan

Lachlan Bell, middle initial is J. or I.  Had an ad for his practice as a physician.  Milan newspaper, March 18, 1904.

Bell William

William Bell was living as a boarder in the home of Burton Farrington in 1900.  Bell was born March 1871, he was 29, single, and occupation “Butcher.”

Bell Worthy

Worthy Bell and Miss Julia Greashaber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Greashaber, of Mooreville, were married at Ann Arbor, Sept. 19 [1907] by Rev. Lee, Baptist minister in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Bell are at home with the groom’s parents.  Groom is a young businessman.  Source: Milan Leader.

Benje William

On July 25, 1923, William N. Benge and his wife Mae E. Benge of Ann Arbor signed a deed transferring the “Bassitt Building” to Arthur M.Todd and Carrie Todd of Milan.  49 E. Main. 

Benje

A young man whose last name is Benge was working for the Milan State Savings Bank and posed for a picture in July 1925.  His family had a department store in town.

Bennett George

George Bennett, one of the pioneers of Augusta tp., was born in Otscgo Co., NY, Nov. 18, 1821. His parents, Prince and Esther Bennett, came to Washtenaw county in 1831, and purchased three tracts of land in secs. 2 and 3, Augusta tp.  George was raised in Augusta tp which was a wild region at the time. He received only a limited education. July 4, 1849, he married Catherine A. Shannon. They had 6 children- James II.; Ida A, wife of John Groves; Emma A., wife of Charles Moore; Ada E, wife of William Cromie, and Lillie M. George Bennett's father assisted in the organization of Augusta township.  Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Bessac

As an illustration of the enterprising spirit of Milan’s inhabitants, we have but to point to the fine residence of C. D. Blackmar and the almost palatial residences of Dr. Bessac and Mr. Burt, now being built. Source: Hist. of Washt. County 1881 Chapman.

Bessac

An atlas of Monroe County from 1876 contains a plat map of Milan including both the Monroe County and Washtenaw County side of the downtown area.  There it is at 52 E. Main, a house and a lot with the label “Dr. Bessae.”  Apparently he improved or exapanded the house he had (or replaced it?) with the one seen today at 52 E. Main.

Bessac
H. B.

H. B. Bessac, M. D.  His P. O. is Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Bessac H.

H. B. Bessac, M.D., physician and surgeon, Milan, was born in Washtenaw county May 21, 1845. His parents are William H. and Mary J. (Wheeley) Bessac, the former a native of New York, of French descent; and the latter a native of Connecticut. William H. Bessac [the father] is a retired physician, and resides at Manchester, at the age of 72 years. His wife died in 1855. H. B. graduated from the medical department of the University of Michigan, in 1873, and immediately began the practice of his profession. He located in Wayne Co., Mich., and in 1874, at Milan, where he has since resided, and enjoyed a good share of the public patronage. He was married in New York, in 1867, to Julia E. Yale.  Julia was born at Middlebury, Vt., in 1844, a daughter of Harvey and Camilia Yale. Of the three children born to them, two are living-William H., born Feb. 2, 1869, and Bertrand, born Sept. 1, 1877. Doctor Bessac is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and votes with the Republican party. Source: Hist. of Washt. County 1881 Chapman.

Bessac H. M.D.

Henry B. Bessac was elected President of the Milan Village Council in 1886. He was the second village president, following after Nathan Putnam.  See photo [#1154.]  After Henry Bessac served, Emmett F. Pyle M. D. succeded as third village president, 1887 to 1888.

Bessac Henry

H. Bertrand Bessacr was 25 when the 1870 census came around, he was born about 1845. He was born in Michigan. He was living in Manchester with his wife Julia E. Bessacr age 25 and son William H. Bessacr age 1.

Bessac Henry B.

Genry Bertrand Bessac was b. 1845 and died Dec. 3,1904 at Oroville, Cal. He graduated from UM Medical School in 1873 and his type of medical practice was “Allopath.” He died of Septicemia. Source: physician reference book, Chelsea library.

Bessac, H.

Dr. Henry Bertrand Bessac is a descendant of Jean Guilliaume Bessac of France.  There is a small yellow genealogy book at the Milan public library with descendants of Jean Guilliaume including Milan’s Dr. Bessac.

Bessac

Bertrand Ressac, 35, b. MI, physician and surgeon, parents b. NY. Julia Ressac, 37, b. Vermont. William Ressac, 11, b. MI. Bertrand Ressac, 2.  [Note: might really be “Bessac.”]  York twp census 1880, village of Milan.

Bessac Henry

Sept. 7, 1887.  Seller, G.Watson Sly of Detroit. Buyer: Henry B. Bessac of Milan. Price: $2,200.  Commencing on north line of Front Street on the SE corner of the Hotel lot [Babcock Hotel] as described in a deed at Liber 66 p. 344.  Then SE along the N line of Front Street 75 1/2 links.  Then N 25 degrees E 100 feet to the S line of the Hotel Lot.  Then NW parallel to Front Street and along the S line of Hotel Lot 75 1/2 links to the E line of the Hotel lot.  Then S 25 degrees W along the E line of the Hotel lot 100 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of Lot 1, Edwards Plat to the Village of Milan. This is to correct a deed in Liber 105 p. 328.  Source: Washtenaw register deeds L. 120 p. 125.

Bessac Henry

Henry Bertrand Bessac M.D. was b. May 23, 1845 at Manchester. He was the son of William Henry Bessac and Mary Jane Whalely Bessac.  He was the 6th child of 7 in the family, although the 7th child was Henry’s half sister.  Henry died Dec. 3, 1904 at Oroville, Calif. He was married Sept. 23, 1867 to Julia Yale of Middlebury, VT, and they had 3 children:  (1) William Harvey, b. in Manchester, Michigan Feb. 2, 1869, married and went to San Francisco, Calif.  (2) Irma, b. Jan. 15, 1875 at Milan, died in infancy.  (3) Henry Bertrand (Jr.?) born at Milan Sept. 4, 1877. He married and went to California.  Source: Bessac genealogy book at Milan public library.

Bessac
Julie

Julie A. Bessac was 77 years old, a widow, living in Santa Monica California when the census taker visited her in 1920. She was born in Vermont.

Bessac Henry B.

Henry B. Bessac was 31 when the 1910 census came around Los Angeles.  He was born 1879 in Michigan. His wife, Maud, was 29.  His father was b. Mich, mother b. Vermont.

Bessac Lewis

Lewis Bessac, 45, was in Oregon, Butte county, California in 1880 for the US Census. He was born in Michigan. His wife, Susann, was 34. Daughter Minnie 14.

Bessac William

William Henry Bessac MD was b. at Coxsactio, NY on Jan. 6, 1809. He married on Feb. 25, 1834 to Mary Jane Whaley of Lochport, NY. William died at Manchester, MI Jan. 17, 1885.  William graduated from Woodstock Medical College in 1835.  Then he lived at Middleport, NY, then moved to Albion, NY, where they lived 2 years.  In 1838 they emigrated to Michigan, first to Lima Center near Chelsea.  Lima Center had been surveyed for the Michigan Central Railroad.  When the railroad changed its plans, Bessac moved his family 12 miles away to Manchester and stayed there the rest of his life. His wife Mary Jane died June 8, 1854.   William married Wife #2, Cedelia Torrey of Sharon, Mich. (probably Sharon Township). William and Cedelia had one daughter.  Cedelia died in Feb. 1877.  Source: genealogy of Bessac family in Milan public library

Bessac William

William Henry Bessac, M.D. had 7 children, 6 by his first wife and 1 by his second wife. (1) Lewis, born in Middleport, NY Nov. 17, 1834; in 1853, he went to California with some friends and stayed, settling in Butte County, CA; he died there Oct. 3, 1880.  (2) Philena Ann, b. in Albion, NY Nov. 8, 1836. She married Charles Rowe of Sharon (township) Michigan Nov. 26, 1861 and died in CA May 30, 1915. (3) Frances Adelaide, born at Lima Center Jan. 6, 1839. Married Oscarr Davis May 5, 1857. (4) Marie Antoinette Bessac, b. May 3, 1841 at Manchester; married Charles M. W. Earle of Marquette, Mich. in 1870; died July 13, 1884 at Manchester.  (5) Emma Alice Bessac, born at Manchester March 28, 1843; married Milo Rowe of Sharon (township) Oct. 13, 1874. (6) Henry Bertrand Bessac, b. May 23, 1845, see separate listing.  (7) Mary “Matie” Bessac, b. May 12, 1856 at Manchester, daughter of William and second wife Cedelia.  Matie was married to George Haeussler of Manchester and lived in the Bessac homestead.

Bessac
W. H.

Dr. W. H. Bessac, Res. Northwest corner Exchange Place and Clinton.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, Manchester section.

Beverly Alice

Alice Beverly was b. June 25, 1867 in Augusta twp. Parents were Zrir (illegible) Beverly and Sarah Beverly, both residents of Augusta twp. Source: p. 16, book 1, Washtenaw birth records.  Note: probably the parents were Lewis and Sarah Beverly.

Beverly Elmer

Elmer Beverly was living in the VanWormer household in 1900, as a boarder, according to 1900 census.  Home was in Village of Milan.  He lived with Alpheus and Cora VanWormer and their 4 children.  Elmer was b. in June 1870. He was 29 and single in 1900. He was born in Mich. and his father b. in Canada or England. His mother b. NY.  Occupation:  “Dwarf.”

Beverly Elmer

Elmer Beverly died Sat. night from injuries due to being hit by a car. The vehicle was driven by Arthur White. The accident happened on Wabash St.. Beverly crossed the street in the middle of the block and was confused by the lights of oncoming vehicles, and stepped into the path of the White vehicle. Bevery worked for the railroad for over 27 years. He was small of stature, but never appeared in a circus or exhibition. He was a member of Knights of Pythias. He was b. in London twp. June 1, 1870. He was 63 yers old. Buried London cemetery. Source: Genealogist friend , 4-46.

Beverly Jesse

Jesse and Lewis G. Beverly, active farmers of London. Jesse was born September 6, 1834, and Lewis April 24, 1844, both at London. September, 1862, Lewis G. enlisted in Co. E, 7th Mich. Vol. Cavalry; on account of sickness was discharged about March, 1863. He re-enlisted September 24, 1864, in Co. H, 18th Mich. Vol. Inf. Was in the battles of Decatur, Nashville, where Hood made his raid; also in the skirmishes with the guerillas at Peach Grove. Was discharged with the regiment in 1865. Lewis was married May 10. 1866, to Sarah E. Russ. of Augusta, Mich., who was born March 23, 1846. Sarah died March 1, 1873. One child was born to them [probably Alice]. Their farm they now own; Andrew Jackson signed the deed for it. Their father died in 1859, mother 1867. Lewis is a member of Lucius Taylor Post, No. 274, G. A. R., at Milan. History of Monroe county, 1890, Wing, p. 26.

Beverly
John

John Beverly, 45, farmer, answered the 1880 census in London twp.  Occupation: “lung complaint.”  (Apparently he was disabled.)  He was b. Canada. Mary A. Beverly, his wife, 38, was b. NY.  Elmer, 10, son.  John’s father-in-law, Wm. H. VanWormer, 63, was living in the home.  He was b. NY.

Bidwell
Ivan

It was a quiet wedding Friday morning for Miss JessieAnderson of Jackson and Mr. Ivan Bidwell.  Mr. an Mrs. Earl Fingerle were present for the wedding.  The groom moved to Milan two years ago and with Mr. Fingerle, established the Milan Lumber Company. He had lived in Jackson before attending the University of Michigan.  The couple will live in the Culver house on Marvin Street. Source: news clipping, handwritten date says March 6, 1931.

Bigelow
E. E.

E. E. Bigelow was listed in the Washtenaw County Atlas of 1874 in the business directory. He purchased an ad indicating his work as a physician and surgeon, in York township. He stated that he resides on Monroe Street in the Milan post office area.  He was born in Ohio and came to York Township in 1867.

Bisbee Horace

Horace Bisbee, son of H. and S. E. Bisbee, Feb. 6, 1879 to Sept. 3, 1880. Azalia Cemetery.

Bishop Samuel

Pioneers began settling in what is now York township in 1824. Among them were Samuel Bishop, most of whom were from New York state.  Source: A Third Volume Devoted to Washtenaw County, Byron Alfred Finney, 1924.

Blackmer Alvah

Alvah B. Blackmer, the son of David and Zeviah Blackmer.  Alvah was born Oct. 14, 1836 and died May 6, 1837, just 7 months old.

Blackmer

Mrs. (Charles) Blackmer entertained her 3 daughters and 4 sons and families, together with their only aunt, Miss Idalene Webb, for Christmas.  Music was supplied by De Vere Blackmer, Mrs. Redman and Miss Webb.  Milan Leader Dec. 28, 1911.

Blackmer, No Name

No first name, last name “Blackmar” died at London twp on Sept. 23, 1871.  Baby boy was 2 months and 27 days old.  Father: James A. “Blackmar” and mother was Ersula “Blackmar.”   Remember these death records were all hand-written so an “a” could be interchanged with an “e” very easily.

Blackmer Bertha

Bertha or Berthia Blackmer was married once before she married Dr. Noble.  Then Dr. Noble adopted her daughter Juanita who was born of the first marriage.  The following news clipping was written about her marriage to Dr. Noble:  “Dr. Kenneth Noble and Mrs. Bertha Schenight, both of Milan, stole a march on their suspecting friends last Thursday (March 4, 1907) by going to Monore and being married at the home of the groom’s grandfather.  Dr. Noble is a highly respected and promising young physician in this village and his bride is one of Milan ’s fairest daughters.  They are at home at the bride’s home, East Main street , for the present.  Source; Newspaper clipping.”

Blackmer Berthia

Berthia Zeviah Blackmer was born May 17, 1877 in Milan. She died in Lansing June 27, 1963 age 86.  When she married the first time, she said she was a cashier in a dry goods store in Milan.  She married William J. Schuenight on Oct. 8, 1900.  He was an attorney.  They had one child, Juanita (b. Dec. 14, 1901, died 1994).  She and William were divorced.  She married Dr. Kenneth Noble for her second husband.  That wedding was Feb. 28, 1907 when she was 29.  Kenneth was the son of Frank D. Hamilton and Anna Sara Noble.  Kenneth was born May 13, 1883 and died Sept. 14, 1952.  He was a physician.  When Kenneth was 3, he was adopted by his maternal grandfather, Henry Shaw Noble, and became Kenneth Noble.  Berthia and Kenneth had the following children:  (1) Juanita, adopted by Kenneth, b. 1901; (2) Henry Blackmer Noble (b. June 3, 1911, d. 1972); (3) Margaret Aileen or Margaret Ann (b. May 31, 1913, d. 1981); (4) Berneth Emily (b. Jan. 18, 1915). (5) David Woodrow, (twin) (b. Jul. 22, 1918, died 1982). (6) Dorothy Winifred (Twin); (b. July 22, 1918-1918). 

Blackmer Betty

Betty B. Blackmer died Dec. 1, 1916 according to Monroe death register, book C page 157, Village of Milan.  She was 2 months and 9 days old.  Her parents were Deo Blackmer and Ethel Hagerman.

Blackmer Charles M.

Charles Monice Blackmer was the son of David Blackmer and Zeviah Parmenter Blackmer. He was the youngest of four children.   

Blackmer Charles

Charles M. Blackmer, merchant, Milan, was b. in Mass., Dec. 27, 1844. He is a son of David and Zeriah (Palmiter) Blackmer, who came to Washtenaw county in 1856. Mr. [Charles] Blackmer was married, Jan. 12, 1865, to Emily E. Webb, born in [Washtenaw] county  June 19, 1845, and daughter of Myron and Catherine (Kanouse) Webb, natives of New York. Seven children have been born to bless this union, six of whom survive-(1) Cynthia M., born Dec. 13, 1865; (2) Grace M., born Aug. 4, 1867; (3) S. Thurlow, born April 11, 1869; (4) Eddie, born Dec. 4, 1870; (5) Webb, born Aug. 4, 1872; and (6) Bertha Z., born May 17, 1877. Another child, D. M., was b. Aug. 2, 1879, and died Aug. 28, 1880. Mr. Blackmer started in the mercantile trade at Milan some years ago, and has built up a large and fast-increasing trade. He is a large property-owner, a member of the I. O. O. F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows); and a Republican. He has been Clerk of York tp.  Source: History Washtenaw County 1881, page 1424.

Blackmer Charles

On April 11, 1869, Sears T. Blackmer was born in York township. His father Charles M. Blackmer was b. in Mass. and was working as a mail carrier.  His mother Emily E. Blackmer was b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1. page 121.

Blackmer
Charles

In 1885, Charles Blackmer went into the undertaking business.  He did that kind of work until 1904, when ill health caused him to retire.

Blackmer Charles

Charles Blackmer married Emily Webb Jan.12, 1856, when they were both living in Saline.  They had nine children.  One died in infancy.  His daughter Grace M. Blackmer (Mrs. Milton Hitcock) died at age 27.  He had a son E. W. Blackmer who took over the funeral business.  Mrs. Cynthia Farmer.  Sears Thurlow Blackmer.  Edd W. Blackmer.  Mrs. Bertha Noble.  Mrs. Wave E. Redman.  Will DeVere Blackmer. 

Blackmer Charles

In 1870, Charles Blackmer was living in York Township and he had a Milan PO address, as compared to York or Saline, according to census.  He was 25 years old, his occupation was Farmer, and he was born in Mass.  He lived with his wife Emily, 24; his daughter Cynthia, 4; daughter Grace, 2; and son, Sears T., 1.  There was also a hired hand living in the home, David Jacobs, 15, whose occupation was “farm labor.”

Blackmer Charles

C. M. Blackmer was taking his colt, hitched to a cart, Friday over to the Ypsilanti track for training and when near the track the colt in some manner stumbled, throwing Mr. Blackmer heavily to the ground on his head and nose. When picked up he was unconscious, and was taken to the office of a doctor, where it required 3 stitches to sew up the wound on his nose. Mrs. C. M. Blackmer was telephoned for and she went to Saline after him. The colt stood still after the accident and did not try to get away. Mr. Blackmer is lucky in getting off so easy. [the colt could have bolted and dragged him]  News clipping, no date.

Blackmer Charles

Charles M. Blackmer, death certificate, says he died Feb. 17, 1905.  He was born Dec. 27, 1844 in Massachusetts.  His occupation: Undertaker.  His father’s name: David Blackmer, born Mass.  His mother: Zeviah, last name Parmiler or Parmiller, also born in Mass.  Burial: Marble Park.

Blackmer Charles

Charles M. Blackmer, merchant, Milan, was b. in Mass., Dec. 27, 1844. He is a son of David and Zeriah (Palmiter) Blackmer, who came to Washtenaw county in 1856. Mr. Blackmer was married, Jan. 12, 1865, to Emily E. Webb, born in Washtenaw county June 19, 1845, and daughter of Myron and Catherine (Kanouse) Webb, natives of New York. Charles and Emily had 7 children, six of whom survive- Cynthia M., born Dec. 13, 1865; Grace M., born Aug. 4, 1867; S. Thurlow, born April 11, 1869; Eddie, born Dec. 4, 1870; Webb, born Aug. 4, 1872; and Bertha Z., born May 17, 1877. D. M., born Aug. 2, 1879, died Aug. 28, 1880. Mr. Blackmer started in the mercantile trade at Milan some years ago, and has built up a fast-increasing trade. He is a large property-owner, a member of the I. O. O. F.; and a Republican. He has been Clerk of York tp.  Source, hist washt counry 1881 chapman.

Blackmer Charles M.

Charles Blackmer purchased a piece of property from Simon H. Gay on Sept. 10, 1877. Simon’s wife was Susan M. Gay.  This is Lot 7 of Gay’s plat, Gay’s 2nd addition. Blackmer “must build and keep up all fences around said ot if he wants a fence.”  Liber 87 page 691.

Blackmer Charles M.

April 21, 1868. Mary Jane Hanson and Joshua Hanson of York twp, seller. Charles M. Blackmer of Saline, buyer.  Price: $1,100. Property located in York township and Milan township.  Convoluted deed description is probably school house property going back to the river, touching the “steam mill.”  L. 65, p. 294.

Blackmer Charles

Handwritten notes say he had a business at SE corner of Main and River, until 1885 when he left that business to pursue undertaking at a different location. He retired as an undertaker in 1904 and died in 1905.

Blackmer Charles

Charles M. Blackmer was elected Trustee of Village of Milan on March 11, 1897.

Blackmer Charles

As an illustration of the enterprising spirit of Milan’s inhabitants, we have but to point to the fine residence of C. D. Blackmar and the almost palatial residences of Dr. Bessac and Mr. Burt, now being built. Source: Hist. of Washt. County 1881 Chapman.

Blackmer Charles

Jan. 21, 1873.  Liber 79 page 95.  Seller: Charles M. Blackmer and wife Emily E. Blackmer of York twp. Buyer: David Blackmer of York Twp.  Price: $600.  Corner lot in Village of Milan on which there is now a brick store erected. Boundary starts in center of Monroe and Saline plank road leading south from the Tolan Estate. 87 feet east-west and 83 feet north-south.  On SE corner of downtown.  Same as Kelsey deed; and subject to a $500 mortgage given by Charles to Thomas Braman.  S. H. Gay, justice of the peace.

Blackmer Charles M.

According to a Blackmer Family chart, typed up by a family tree person, Charles M. Blackmer was b. in Erving, Mass. Dec. 27, 1844 and died Feb. 17, 1905 in Milan.  His occupation was undertaker after the death of his father, his father had been an undertaker.  Charles’ wife Emily E. Webb was b. in Saline.  They had 10 children, according to this typed report.  (1) Cynthia Melissa Blackmer, b. in Saline Dec. 13, 1865, married John H. Sampson.  (2) Grace M. Blackmer, b. in Saline August 4, 1867, married Milton Hitchcock, died July 26, 1894 just before her 27th birthday. (3) Sears Thurlow, b. in Milan April 11, 1869. (4) Eddie W., b. Dec. 4, 1870.  (5) Webb b. August 4, 1872.  (6) Berthia Z. b. May 17, 1877.  (7) D. M., b. August 2, 1879, died August 28, 1880.  (8) Wave E., b. Jan. 16, 1882. (9) baby, b. Jan. 16, 1886; died at 2 weeks old. (10) W. DeVere, b. May 8, 1887.  Note:  Cynthia Blackmer married Wier Farmer.  Is this family history wrong or was Mr. Farmer a second husband?   

Blackmer Charles M.

C. M. Blackmer.  Merchant.  P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Blackmer Charles M.

On Jan. 12, 1865 when Charles Monice Blackmer was 20, he married Emily Emogene Webb. She was daughter of Myron Webb and Catherine Kanouse.  They were married in Saline. Emily was born in or near Saline June 19, 1845 in York twp. and she died Oct. 3, 1926.  Charles and Emily had the following children:  (1) Cynthia Melissa (1865-1946); (2) Grace Maltman (1867-1894); (3) Sears Thurlow (1869-1948); (4) Edward (Eddie) W. (1870-1927); (5) Webb (1872-1941); (6) Berthia Zeviah (1877-1963); (7) D. M. (b. Aug. 2, 1879 d. Aug. 30, 1889); (8) Wave Eugenia (1882-1923); (9) son (1886-1886); (10) Will De Vere (1887-1974).

Blackmer Charles M.

Charles M. Blackmer was b. 12-27-1844 and died 2-17-1905.  From records of Marble Park Cemetery.  His grave stone is next to Emily E. Blackmer, 1845-1926, his wife.  Another grave stone nearby:  “O. M. died Aug. 30, 1880 aged 1 year” which might mean “D.M.”

Blackmer Charles M.

April 2, 1872.  Liber 79, page 94.  Seller: Thomas Braman, no wife involved. Buyer: Charles M. Blackmer of York Township. Price: $550.  Property in York twp. The grocery and lot in Village of Milan.  Size: 87 feet wide along Monroe and Saline Plank Road and 83 feet long along River Street.  This parcel is intended to be the same that was conveyed to Thomas Braman by James M. Kelsey. Justice of the Peace: C. A. Reynolds.  Witnesses: David Blackmer and Albert S. Hanson. 

Blackmer Charles M.

Charles M. Blackmer built the red brick house on East Main Street, Milan, in 1880.  In 1886, he left the general store and went into the undertaking business.  Source: Doris Eberlein of Wisconsin, based on family research done by Ruth Farmer.  Note: Thurlow was about 17, maybe Charles let Thurlow take over the store, and Thurlow sold mainly clothes.  Source: Sanborn map 1895.

Blackmer Charles D.

Charles D. Blackmer, grandson of “the” Charles M. Blackmer, attended the Milan Firemen’s Christmas potluck party in December 1951.  See photo.  He sufferend an injury to his face while fighting a fire, leaving a scar.  He died a few years after the 1951 Christmas party. Charles D. was the son of DeVere Blackmer.

Blackmer Cynthia Melissa

Cynthia Melissa Blackmer, daughter of David and Zeviah Blackmer, was born in Massachusetts in 1838.  She was Charles Blackmer’s sister.  She married John H. Sampson.  She died on Dec. 2, 1864 in Ypsilanti at age 26.  

Blackmer Cynthia Melissa

Cynthia Melissa Blackmer, daughter of Charles and Emily Blackmer, was born Dec. 13, 1865 in Saline. She was 19 on May 10, 1885 when she married William A. Farmer.  He was born Nov. 27, 1852 in Milan, Erie County, Ohio,and he died in Detroit on Dec. 10, 1929 at age 77.  His occupation was listed as “drummer” which apparently meant he was a salesman for a lodging home in Toledo.  Cynthia Farmer died Aug. 27, 1946 in Detroit at age 80. Cynthia and William Farmer had the following children: (1) Willabelle (1887-1964); (2) Frank (1889-1966); (3) Ruth Cynthia (1902-1989); Grace Maurine (Schultz) (1904-) and Alice Merritt (1906-).  

Blackmer
D. M.

D. M. Blackmer, son of Charles and Emily Webb Blackmer, was born Aug. 2, 1879 in Milan, died Aug. 30, 1880, just over a year old.

Blackmer David

David Blackmer was “supposedly” born in Mass. Oct. 15, 1803, in Franklin County.  Census records suggest that when David was 16, he was the son of Elizabeth Blackmer and a deceased father.  There were some Blackmer men in the area with first names Moses, one named Sears, one named Rueben and another one named Peter Blackmer.  It seems likely Peter was David’s father.  Peter died between 1810 and 1820.  Peter left property to his wife :Betsy” and his sons David, Jason, and Luther.  Source: Genealogical report to a Blackmer family member in Wisconsin.

Blackmer David

David Blackmer.  Merchant.  Res. and P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Blackmer David

David and Zeviah Blackmer had four children: (1) Francis A. b. Jan. 5, 1831. (2) Alvah B., b. Oct. 14, 1836.  (3) Cynthia Melissa, b. June 1838. (4) Charles Monice, b. Dec. 27, 1844.

Blackmer David

Died 5-4-1888 aged 84 years, 7 months…  Date of birth [Oct. 15, 1803].  From records of Marble Park Cemetery.  Same information is obtainable from Charles Wilson’s death records as coroner for village.

Blackmer David

David Blackmer came to Michigan in 1856 from Mass., according to a typed family record by a genealogist in Blackmer family.  He was born Oct. 15, 1803 and died in Milan on May 4, 1888.  Marriage: May 29, 1826.  His wife, Zeviah Parminter Blackmer, also came to Milan from Mass. In 1856. She was b. July 4, 1805 and died Oct. 13, 1871 in Saline.

Blackmer David

David Blackmer was born in Hampshire county, Mass, on Oct. 15, 1803.  He was 15 when he learned to be a shoemaker.  He had a business with a boot and shoe firm in Mass.  On May 29, 1826, while in Mass, he married Zeviah Parmanter, who was born July 4, 1805.  David Blackmer came to Michigan May 2, 1856, going to Ypsilanti, then in 1859 to Saline. In 1872 (at the age of 69) he came to Milan, to engage in the mercantile business.  His wife died of cancer Oct. 13, 1871.  They had four children.  He was a member of Baptist Church in Milan; in 1885 he purchased a bell for the church, which cost $1,000.  (History of Monroe County 1890, page 35)

Blackmer David

David Blackmer and his wife Zerviah or Zeviah Parmenter had four children:  (1)  Francis Augustus (1831-1839); (2) Alvah B. (1836-1837); Cynthia Melissa (born in Mass. in 1838, died in Ypsilanti in 1864) and Charles Monice (1844-1905). 

Blackmer David

David A. Woodard, Director of School District No. 1 of York Township, Washtenaw and Monroe county, joined with Simon H. Gay,Moderator of the school district, to sell a piece of land.  Date: November 13, 1869. Purchaser: David Blackmer (spelled “Blackmur”).  Price: $505.00.  The lot is just east of a lot sold by George and Hannah Wilcox to James S. Gay. Lot is 4 rods wide and 10 rods deep, 1/4 acre of land.  Liber 71, page 681.  NOTE: See also Harmon Allen who sold this same property to the school district.

Blackmer David

Aug. 24, 1875. Seller: Harrison G. Voorhies and Francis Whiting, executors of estate of George Whiting deceased, late of York twp. Buyer: David Blackmer of York twp.  Price: $225.  This is Babcock Hotel.  Lot one of Edwards addition, corner of Monroe-Saline Highway and Tolan Street.  The shape is irregular because it includes a small piece of property from Lot 6 Gay Plat. L. 98, p. 570.  Witnessed by Mary S. Allen; and Harmon Allen, notary.

Blackmer David

March 8, 1865. Seller: Lewis T. Howard and wife Betsy Y. Howard of Pittsfield township. Buyer: David Blackmer of Saline. Price: $6,322.50.  Property: large chunk of farm land in Sec. 4, York twp. L. 57, p. 38.

Blackmer David

Sept. 29, 1856.  Seller: Juliet Stewart of Ypsilanti. Buyer: David Blackmer.  Price: $1,050. Property in Village of Ypsilanti, Lot 495 . Also a piece of land near Lot 495.  Liber 41, page 77, Washtenaw Register of Deeds.

Blackmer David

Date of sale: Oct. 14, 1856. Seller: Emory Curtis and Charlotte Curtis, his wife, residing in Niles, Berrien County, Mich. Buyer:  David Blackmer of Ypsilanti Township.  Price: $150.  Property: Lot 3 in Normal School Addition, in Village of Ypsilanti.  Liber 41, page 284, Washtenaw Register of Deeds.

Blackmer David

Feb. 14, 1877.  Seller, David Blackmer of York township.  Buyer:  Henry M. Burt of York township.  Price: $1,100.  Babcock Hotel in downtown Milan.  Allen B. Hanson, Justice of the peace. Witness: C. M. Blackmer. L. 83 p. 569

Blackmer David

May 28, 1873.  Seller: David Blackmer of York township. No wife mentioned.  Buyer: Richard Gauntlett of York Twp.  Price: $2,000.
Property located in Saline, west half of lot 4 and some other property in section 10 in Village of Saline.  Notary: A. B. Hanson. Witness: C. M. Blackmer.  Liber 79, p. 441

Blackmer Deo

There was a Deo Blackmer living in the village of Milan in 1916, with his wife, Ethel Hagerman.  In December their 2-month-old daughter Betty died, according to Monroe Death Register, book C page 157.

Blackmer Deo

Deo Blackmer was born April 23, 1892 in Milan.  His parents: Sears Thurlow Blackmer and Mate E. Minto.  He probably grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, or in Handy Township, Livingston County.  He died in Fowlerville Jan. 19, 1967, at age 74. He entered the service Sept. 24, 1918 at Howell, MI.  He was sent overseas to Europe. He was discharged April 19, 1919. He married Ethal Haggerman in Fowlerville June 11, 1913 when he was 21. Source: genealogical records from Blackmer family.

Blackmer DeVere

Devere Blackmer was in the “Retail Groceries” business and lived at 204 Ferman Street in Milan, according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Blackmer DeVere

DeVere Blackmer married Theresa O’Brien, a widow. Wedding was Oct. 1, 1961. He died in 1974. Source: Obit of Theresa Blackmer.

Blackmer DeVere

Will DeVere Blackmer, son of Charles and Emily Blackmer, was born May 8, 1887 in Milan. His first marriage was Feb. 19, 1913 in Saline to Hazel O’Connor (NOTE: her name was spelled “O’Connor” in her obit, so that is probably correct, not “Connor.”) DeVere and Hazel had one son, Charles DeVere Blackmer, b. Feb. 27, 1914.  Hazel died in 1954.  He married a second wife, Theresa O’Brien, on Oct. 7, 1961 in Milan.

Blackmer De Vere

W. De Vere Blackmer was born May 8, 1887, son of Charles and Emily Blackmer. He died June 18, 1974.  He married Hazel Conner Feb. 26, 1913.  They had one son, Charles D. Blackmer who died Nov. 2, 1966 at the age of 52.  W. De Vere Blackmer became a partner in the Claude R. Chapin Department Store in Milan.  In 1933 he went to Clinton to become manager of a C. F. Smith Store there.  In 1943 he returned to Milan to manage the Milan C. F. Smith store, left vacant by the death of his brother Webb.  He retired from this store in 1858.  Hazel passed away Nov. 17, 1954.  On Oct. 7, 1961 he married Theresa O’Brien.  In 1960, at the age of 73, he was employed as custodian of the Milan Post office until 1971, when he again retired. Source: red book.  See also:  Blackmer, Hazel.

Blackmer DeVere

W. DeVere Blackmer, 87, of 263 County St., Milan, died Tuesday (June 18, 1974) in Saline Community Hospital. He had been ill 3 weeks. Rev. Clare M. Tosch of Marble Memorial Methodist Church will officiate. Masonic services will be at 8 p.m., burial at Marble Park Cemetery. He was the son of Charles M. and Emilry Blackmer. He was b. May 8, 1887 in Milan. He married Hazel Conner Feb. 26, 1913 [Note: her real name was “O’Conner.”].  She died Nov. 17, 1954. On Oct. 7, 1961 he married Theresa O’Brien in Milan. He was employed as a store manager for C. F. Smith Co. in Milan for 25 years and from 1960 to 1971 he worked as a custodian at the Milan Post Office. He was a life member of Masons.  Survived by wife, Theresa; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Gladys Blackmer of Milan and Mrs. Leola O’Brien of Ann Arbor etc. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles; four sisters and three brothers.  Source: obit in Monroe Evening News.

Blackmer E.W.

E. W. Blackmer carried on the undertaking business and the furniture store after his father Charles died.  E.W. kept those businesses until his own death Dec. 4, 1927, when the business was sold to Arthur C. Stevens.

Blackmer E.W.

E. W. Blackmer elected Treasurer of Village of Milan on March 19, 1898.  Also 1899.

Blackmer Ed

Ed C. Blackmer died July 23, 1913 according to Monroe death records, book C p. 154.  He was only six months old.  His father was Ed Blackmer, mother Eliza Green.

Blackmer Edward W.

Edward (Eddie) W. Blackmer was born Dec. 4, 1870 in Milan, son of Charles M. and Emily Blackmer.  He died in Ann Arbor Dec. 4, 1927, age 57.  His occupation: clerk, undertaker, operated furniture store in Milan. He married on April 24, 1894 to Mattie Tripp in Milan.  He was 23 when he married and listed his occupation as “clerk.”   There were three children   (1) Tripp Waldo, b. Dec. 26, 1897; (2) Edwyna Blackmer, b. June 7, 1901; (3) Kathryn Blackmer, b. Nov. 18, 1907.  Source: Blackmer genealogy research.

Blackmer Edd W.

Edd W. Blackmer was born Dec. 4, 1870 and died Dec. 4, 1927.  He married Martha Tripp on April 24, 1894.  They had three children: T. Waldo Blackmer, Edwyna Blackmer Wilford, and Kathryn Blackmer Forsythe.

Blackmer Eddie

Eddie W. Blackmer died Dec. 4, 1927. He lived at 105 (?) E. Main and lived in the village for 57 years.  His wife was Mattie.  His DOB was Dec. 4, 1870.  Father: C. M. Blackmer.  Mother: Emely B. Webb.  Informant: Waldo Blackmer, whose address is 216 First St., Jackson.  Marble Park.

Blackmer Ed

Ed W. Blackmere died at age 57 following a birthday party that evening in his honor in Detroit.  He was a prominent Milan undertaker.  Upon returning home he had indigestion, which killed him.  Source: Monroe Evening News, the Dec. 5, 1927 edition.

Blackmer Edward

Edward Blackmer was b. Dec. 1870 in Mich. He was 26 years old when census taker visited him in 1900. He had been married 6 years.  His father was b. in Mass. And mother b. Mich. Occupation: undertaker. He owns his home, but with a mortgage. He lived in Village of Milan on the Monroe county side. His wife is Martha I. Blackmer.  She lives in the home with him, along with their son T. Waldo. The son was b. Dec. 1897 and his age was 2.  See listing for Blackmer, Martha.

Blackmer E. W.

Mr. E. W. Blackmer was married to Martha Gertrude Blackmer.  He died in 1927.  He was a funeral director in Milan for many years.  See “Blackmer, Martha.”

Blackmer Emily

Emily Blackmer, death certificate, died Oct. 3, 1926. Born June 18, 1845, she was married to Charles M. Blackmer.  Age at death 81 years.  Father was Myron Webb, born in NY State, and mother was Catherine Kanouse or Kanoust, born in New Jersey.  Buried in Marble Cemetery, E. W. Blackmer was the undertaker (for his own mother).

Blackmer Emily

Emily Blackmer was born Webb. A typed family history by a Blackkmer genealogist says Emily Emogene Webb was born June 19, 1845.  She had a sister, Idalene Webb, born May 23, 1858.  The father of these girls was Myron Webb, born in LeRoy, NY, June 30, 1823, and died Oct. 4, 1910 in Milan.  

Blackmer Emily

Emily Webb was living in Saline when she married Charles M. Blackmer, who was also living in Saline at the time.  That was January 12, 1865. 

Blackmer Emily

See Webb, Idalene.

Blackmer Emily

Apparently Emily came from a well-off family in Saline.  According to an Atlas plat map of Saline, the Webb family owned and operated a foundry.

Blackmer Francis

Francis A. Blackmer, the son of David and Zeviah Blackmer, was born Jan. 5, 1831. He was probably born in Mass.  He died as a child, July 2, 1839.

Blackmer Gladys

Gladys Marie Blackmer, age 89, died July 3, 2004.  She was born July 18, 1914 in Blissfield to Cornelius and Flora (LaBounty) Wilson. On June 26, 1938 she married Charles DeVere Blackmer in Clinton and he died in 1966. She graduated from Michigan Normal Teachers College, now known as Eastern Michigan. She was a teacher for 30 years. Source: Obit.

Blackmer Grace

Grace M. Blackmer (Mrs. Milton Hitchcock) died at age 27.  She was the daughter of Charles Blackmer. She was b. Aug. 4, 1867, d. July 26, 1894.  On Dec. 17, 1888, when she was 21, she married Milton Hitchcock in Milan.  See also “Hitchcock.”  Grace’s middle initial stands for Maltman, Mattman, or Mallman.

Blackmer Grace

Milton W. Hitchcock 1868 to 1927.  Grace Hitchcock, wife of M. W. Hitchcock, b. Aug. 4, 1867, died July 26, 1894.  Source: cemetery. Apparently they had a girl and then a boy, both of whom died as babies.  Date of death for the girl is buried in the dirt.  The son, Dale Hitchcock, was born July 26, 1894, and died Oct. 1, 1894.  Grace Blackmer Hitchcock apparently died in childbirth and the baby died 2 months later.

Blackmer Hazel

Death came to Mrs. DeVere Blackmer, Hazel, at her home, 204 Ferman street early Wednsday morning (Nov. 11, 1954). She was 64 and had been ill since July 20 when she was stricken with a heart attack while at work at the O. F. Smith store. Mrs. Blackmer was b. July 26, 1890 in Saline, daughter of M&M O’Conner of Chilcago. After the death of her mother [in 1896], when she was 8, she made her home with [her aunt and uncle] Henry and Anna Jewett in Saline.  She married W. DeVere Blackmer in Saline Feb. 26, 1913 at the Jewett home. The couple came to Milan where he was a partner in the C. R. Chapin Department Store. For the past 25 years, she was employed by the C. F. Smith stores and for 10 years, Mr. Blackmer operated that store in Clinton. They had been operating the C. F. Smith store in Milan for the past 12 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Pythian Sisters. Survived by husband, by one son Charles, and two grandsons, Charles and Robert.  Marble Park cemetery.

Blackmer James

James Blackmer, 47, “dry goods merchant,” lives on Main St. in village of Oakville, according to London twp. census of 1880. He was b. Conn. Father b. Conn, mother b. RI. Wife Ersula, 47, b. Conn., and her father was b. Conn. and her mother b. Mass.

Blackmer James

James A. Blackmer, a general merchant and postmaster of Oakville (in 1913), was born at Putnam, Conn. Nov. 2, 1832.  On August 7, 1862, he enlisted.  In 1865 he was discharged and went to Rhode Island to work in the lumber business.  In 1870, he came to Michigan, purchased 60 acres of land in London (township).  In October 1878, he bought A. W. Hardy stock of merchandise and opened his store.  In 1879 was appointed postmaster.  Elected justice of the peace for Monroe township in 1873.  Married Ursula Hall, July 9, 1854.  She was born in Connecticut on Oct. 24, 1832.  They had seven children.  (History of Monroe County, 1913, page 26)

Blackmer James

Nov. 18, 1889.  David W. Hitchcock and wife Harriet P. Hitchcock, of York Twp, transfer to James A. Blackmer of London Twp.  $200.  Land in York Twp.  Notary: Thomas W. Barnes.   L. 124 p. 162.

Blackmer Kathryn

Kathryn Blackmer was pictured with the 11th grade class in 1925, Milan school annual.

Blackmer Linnie

Mrs. Linnie Blackmer, 86, of 233 Dexter St., Milan, died Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 3, 1962) in the Bunker Convalescent Home here (in Milan) where she had been for two weeks. Rev. Leroy Cabbage of Peoples Presbyterian Church will officiate at funeral. Burial will be in Marble Park cemetery. She was the daughter of A. Hansen and Melissa Burnham. She was b. Nov. 8, 1875 in Milan and lived there all her life. She married Webb Blackmer Sept. 12, 1895 in Milan. He died Nov. 7, 1941. For the last 10 years, she had lived with Mrs. Randolph Hazen in the Dexter St. home. She was a charter member and past chief of Pythian Sisters and received the 50-year service award. She is survived by a brother, Claire Burnham of Clearwater, FL, and sister, Mrs. Ada May Mulholland of Columbus, Ohio. Source: Obit, newspaper dated Oct. 4, 1962.  [See NOTE on Webb Blackmer’s entry.]

Blackmer Martha

Martha I. Blackmer was b. May 1874, she was 26 when 1900 census was taken. She was living with her husband Edward Blackmer and son T. Waldo.  She was 26, had been married 6 years. She was b. in Mich., father in Canada, and mother in Mich.

Blackmer Martha

Mrs. Martha Gertrude Blackmer, 92, formerly of 2419 Timeview Dr., Bloomfield Hills, died yesterday in the Arnold Nursing Home in Detroit. She was a resident of Milan for many years. Friends may call at Stevens and Bush Funeral Home where services will be held tomorrow. Burial will be in Marble Park Cemetery. The daughter of Richard and Mary Tripp, she was b. May 13, 1874 in Milan. She married E. W. Blackmer. He died in 1927. Mr. Blackmer was a funeral director in Milan for many years. Surviving: a son, Waldo Blackmer of Jackson; two daughters, Mrs. Roland (Kathryn) Forsyth of Birmingham and Mrs. Glen (Edwina) Wolford of Sun City, Ariz, and three grandchildren.

Blackmer Mary

George Manvill Russle, 21, residing in Augusta twp, b. in York twp, occupation farmer, was married to Mary Blackmer, 20, a resident of London twp, on Feb. 5, 1876 in London twp. The minister was Joseph Cripps. Mary was b. in Bulmen’s county. Witnesses: Elizabeth Cripps and Ursula Blackmer, residing in London twp.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Blackmer Mate

Mate Minto became the wife of Sears Thurlow Blackmer.  Mate was the sister of George Minto. Mate was born in Shiawassee County, Mich. on April 26, 1870. She was married Sept. 9, 1890 in Corunna, Mich. She died in Fowlerville July 30, 1956, age 86. She had one child, Deo Minto Blackmer, 1892-1967.  Source: Blackmer genealogy research.

Blackmer Saul

Seller: Orange Risdon and Sally his wife.  Buyer: Saul B. Blackmer.  April 24, 1839.  Price: $200.  Property:  Lot 8 in Village of Saline. This is in Section 2 of the township.  This is one quarter of an acre and it is located along Chicago Street.  This property is located along Lewis Street.  Liber W, page 638, Washtenaw Register of Deeds.

Blackmer Saul

Date: Nov. 1, 1844.  Price:  $135.  Seller:  Robert M. Risdon.  Buyer: Saul B. Blackmer.  Property is in Saline on Henry Street, 1/4 of an acre.  Liber X. page 101-102 Washtenaw Register of Deeds.

Blackmer Theresa

Theresa E. Blackmer was buried at Marble Park Cemetery June 25, 1993.  She was 97.  She was b. April 20, 1896 near Milan and was a lifelong resident. She married Michael O’Brien from 1916 until his death in 1954. She married DeVere Blackmer Oct. 1, 1961. He died in 1974. She was a member of Rebekah, Order of Eastern Star, and a charter member of Women of the Moose. She was preceded in death by son Clark, daughter Betty Lou Schwartz, and granddaughter Linda. Ochalek Start funeral.

Blackmr Thurlow

Sears Thurlow Blackmer was born April 11, 1869 in Milan, and died in Fowlerville Nov. 21, 1948, age 79. He was a clothing store owner.  He left Washtenaw County in 1896 to establish the clothing store in Fowlerville.  He was 21 when he married Mate Minto on Sept. 9, 1890.  Mate was the sister of George Minto. 

Blackmer Thurlow

Thurlow Blackmer, son of Charles Blackmer, spent most of his life in Fowlerville.  He operated a men’s department store.  He was born April 4, 1869 and died Nov. 21, 1948.  He married Mate E. Minto on Sept. 9, 1890.  In 1892 he purchased a clothing business in Milan.  In 1896 he moved to Fowlerville.  He ran a clothing store in Fowlerville until he died in 1948.  Thurlow had a son, Deo, who ran the store until he died in 1967. Source: Red Book.

Blackmer Thurlow

A former resident of Milan, S. T. Blackmer, 79, died Sunday morning [Nov. 21, 1948] of a heart attack at his home in Fowlerville. Mr. Blackmer had been in the clothing business in that city for 52 years. He was formerly in business with George F. Minto in Milan. He is survived by his wife, a son, Deo Blackmer, who is in the clothing business in Fowlerville, a sister, Mrs. Kenneth Noble, and a brother, W. D. Blackmer. Burial was held Wed. in Fowlerville. Source: Obit, probably published Nov. 25, 1948 by Milan Leader.

Blackmer Thurlow

His full name was “Sears Thurlow Blackmer” but he most often called himself “S. Thurlow Blackmer.”  He was born April 11, 1869 in York Township, the son of Charles Blackmer.  Thurlow married Mate E. Minto, and they had a son, Deo Blackmer.

Blackmer Wave

Wave Eugenia Blackmer was born Jan. 16, 1882 in Milan. She died in Detroit June 13, 1923 at age 41.  On Oct. 12, 1904 she married Walter A. Redman in Milan. She was 22.  He was born in Milan April 27, 1881 and died in Detroit Nov. 30, 1967 at age 86.  They had two children, Bernice (b. May 28, 1908, d. 1908) and Pauline Winifred (b. Dec. 31, 1913, d. 1994).  Note: after Wave’s death, Walter Redman married a second wife, Myrtle Patterson.  Source: genealogy research by someone in Blackmer family.  See also “Wave Redman.”

Blackmer Webb

Webb Blackmer appointed “Hose Man” for fire department Jan. 10, 1900.

Blackmer Webb

Webb Blackmer made people laugh.  People liked him.  Source: Marjorie Dennison, whose husband once worked for Webb at C, F. Smith grocery store. 

Blackmer Webb

Webb Blackmer was born Aug. 4, 1872, and died Nov. 7, 1941. He spent his life in Milan and was operating a grocery store.  He married Lynn Burnham Sept. 11, 1895.  He started a meat market in the early 1890’s. Then he became part owner of a grocery store on the corner of Main and Wabash.  He sold the store and became manager of the C. F. Smith Store in Milan, which he held for 23 years, until his death. Source: red book.

Blackmer Webb

Webb Blackmer was born Aug. 4, 1872 in Milan and died in Milan Dec. 7, 1941, age 69. On Sept. 11,1895 he married Lynn Burnham in York twp. she was born Nov. 8, 1876, and died Oct. 2, 1962.  (Note: Her family moved from Milan to North Dakota and sold their farm to Lynn’s aunt Emily Burnham Howard.  Aunt Emily built a lovely home there with “sugar money.”)  Webb and Lynn did not have children.

Blackmer Webb

Monroe Evening News. Milan, Nov. 8, 1941.  Webb Blackmer died last night [Nov. 7] at 8:15 in St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital after a three-day illness. He was taken ill Tuesday night and arrived at the hospital Wednesday morning. He underwent an operation Wednesday night.  He was 69 years old.  Mr. Blackmer was b. in Milan Aug. 4, 1872, son of Charles M. and Emily Webb Blackmer. He was the oldest businessman in Milan, having owned and operated a meat market in the early 90’s. Later he was part owner of the Farrington and Blackmer grocery. After the death of Mr. Farrington he became sole owner of the store. For the past 23 years he was manager of the C. F. Smith store.  He belonged to Masons, Knights of Pythias, and People’s Church. He served as deputy sheriff of Milan township for several years and was active in politics.  Mr. Blackmer and Miss Lynne Burnham of Valley City, N. Dakota, married in Sept. 1895. Surviving: his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Farmer and Mrs. Bertha Noble of Milan; two brothers, Thurlow of Fowlerville and DeVere of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hitchcock and Mrs. Wave Redman, and brother Edward.  Body will be at residence on County Street for funeral, then Marble park cemetery. Rotary Club will serve as pall bearers. [NOTE: Lynne Blackmer may have lived in North Dakota for a few years, but she was born and raised in Milan. Her great-aunt was Emily Burnham Howard of the Electric Sugar Company scandal.  Emily bought a farm at Arkona and Platt from Lynn Burnham’s parents.  Emily built a house there which is the twin-sister to the HackHouse.]

Blackmer Webb

Elmer Mead  died July 21, 1936 of a self inflicted gunshot wound.  His death was investigated by Webb Blackmer, a deputy sheriff in Monroe county.   

Blackmer Webb, wife

Linnie Blackmer, 1876-1962.  She was the wife of Webb Blackmer.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stones.  She is buried next to Webb Blackmer 1872-1941.

Blackmer Zeviah

Zeviah Blackmer was the wife of David Blackmer.  She was born July 4, 1805 in Massachusetts.  She married David in Massachusetts and he was probably working in the shoe trade.  They had a son, Charles while living in Massachusetts.  In 1856 the family moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan.  In the fall of 1858 they moved to Saline.

Blackmer Zeviah

Zeviah Parminter Blackmer, came to Milan from Mass (her husband David was also born in Mass. and went to Milan.)  In 1856. She was b. July 4, 1805 and died of cancer Oct. 13, 1871 in Saline.  Source: Blackmer genealogy records.

Blakeslee Alicia

Mrs. Alicia V. Blakeslee died April 10, 1891 at the age of 64 years.  She was buried in York Cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson death records as village coroner.

Blakeslee Elizabeth

See “Richards, Elizabeth”

Blakeslee Flora

Flora Blakeslee, daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Richards Blakeslee, was born May 6, 1857. She died at age 24, buried at York cemetery.

Blakeslee, John

John W. Blakeslee, farmer, sec. 15, York Twp, was born in NY on April 25, 1830. His parents were John W. and Urana (Bonney) Blakeslee.  They emigrated to this county in 1836.  The father was a wagon maker, and he died in 1860.  The mother is 88 years old at this time (History of Washt. County 1881). 
John was raised on a farm and learned stock-raising.  He owns 345 acres. He married Elizabeth Richards on Nov. 24, 1850. She was born in Nottingham, England March 10, 1829.  Elizabeth’s family emigrated to the US in 1830.
John and Elizabeth have one daughter, Flora E. Blakeslee, born May 6, 1857.  John has been elected Constable, Justice of the Peace, and Supervisor of York twp.  His picture is on page 1319 of Washtenaw history volume?

Blakeslee, John (Sr.)

John W. Blakeslee, 57, a farmer, with $1,200 in property, and b. NY, gave that information to a census taker in 1850 in York twp.  His wife Eurania Blakeslee was 57, b. NY. Their son John W., 20, a farmer, was b. NY.  Did she inspire name on Urania train station?

Blakeslee John W.

John W. Blakeslee “elder” is buried at York cemetery, 1792 - Oct. 15, 1860.  His wife Urania Blakeslee, is also at York cemetery, 1795 to April 25, 1881.  In history of Washtenaw County she was listed as still being alive, but by the time the book went to press she had passed away.

Blakeslee John W. “Jr.”

John W. Blakeslee, farmer, sec. 15, York tp., was born in New York, April 25, 1830, and is a son of John W. and Urana (Bonney) Blakeslee. [Note: the mom’s name is Urania.] They emigrated to this country in 1836, where the former died in 1860, the latter still living, and although 88 years of age, retains her mental and physical faculties to a marked degree. Blakeslee's father was a wagon-maker, but John W. was raised on a farm, and has followed agricultural pursuits, and stock-raising the greater portion of his life. He now owns 345 acres of fine land. He was married Nov. 24, 1850, to Elizabeth Richards, born in Nottingham, England, March 10, 1829, and daughter of William and Elizabeth (Sibert) Richards, of English descent. They emigrated to this country in 1830, where the former died Aug. 2, 1864, and the latter March 11, 1875. They have one child by this marriage, Flora E., born May 6, 1837. In politics Mr. Blakeslee is Republican, and has been elected as Constable, J. P., and Supervisor of York tp., holding the latter position, with the exception of 1879, since 1877. He is a good citizen, and one well respected. His portrait appears in this work, on page 1319.   Source: History of Washtenaw county, 1881, page 1424.

Blakeslee John W.

John W. Blakeslee “junior” is buried at York cemetery, 1831 to April 8, 1905.  His wife Elizabeth is also at York cemetery, she was b. in England in 1830, and she died Feb. 12, 1914. Their daughter Flora E. Blakeslee is also in York cemetery, she was the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Blakeslee, 1857 - Oct. 18, 1881.  Flora was about 24 years old when she died.

Blakeslee John W.

John W. Blakeslee served as York township supervisor from 1880 to 1882. Source: History of Washtenaw County 1881.

Blakeslee John

J. W. Blakesley showed up in the 1840 US Census in York township. He is on page (image) 6. In the household, there was 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, one male 40-50, 2 females 10-15, and 1 female 40-50.

Blakeslee John M.

John M. Blakeslee is at York cemetery, 1854 - 1863.  He wou ld have been only 9 when he died.

Blakeslee Philena

She was born in York township.  She married John D. Olcott, who was born in Genesee County, NY, Dec. 14, 1825.  He came to Michigan in 1843.  On April 4, 1848, Philena married John Olcott.  They lived at Stony Creek until 1884, then removed to Milan and lived there until 1893, then removed to Rankin, Genessee county, Michigan.  Her husband died of Dropsy and was buried at Stony Creek cemetery.  The couple had two sons, JW and WP, and a daughter, Mrs. A. W. Reynolds.

Blancett Charles

Charles Blancett as born in 1898, the son of Walter and Minerva Blancett.  He was in Milan running Star Grocery Store in 1916, then he was called into the military for WWI.

Blanck Charles

The infant child of MM Charles Blanck, Jr., died last week after living only a few days. August 1936.

Bliss Dolly

Dolly Wheeler Bliss died in Nov. 1937. She was married to William Bliss.  She died on a Saturday, around Nov. 27.  Dolly had a brother, Mark Wheeler of St. Paul MN. Source: obit.

Bodley Thurlow

Thurlow G. Bodley was in the “Motor Trans. -Freight” business, and lived at 18 First street, according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Adonivan Judson Bond, 25, of Dennison, Iowa, was born in Springfield, MA. His occupation: clerk. He married Lucy Galespa Harris, 22, of Summerfield, born in Summerfield. Wedding took place April 18, 1872 in Petersburg by A. B. Wood, minister. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Bond Albert

Albert Bond, 30, a resident of London (twp), born in NY, occupation “teaching” married April 15, 1873 in London twp. The bride: Alzina C. Smith, 18, of London (twp), born in London. Witnesses: Hiram Smith, resident of London.  Source: Monroe marriage records.

Bond Albert

Albert Bond served as London Township Supervisor in 1872, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 80, 81.  He skipped 1879 when Ostrander took over as supervisor.

Bond Albert

Albert Bond purchased 5 shares of stock in Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan, on Feb. 13, 1890.  Shares were $100 each, so he spent $500. Source: WBW April 15, 1992.

Bond Albert

Albert Bond was 37, occupation farmer, in 1880 when census taker visited his home in London twp.  He was b. NY; his father b. Conn; mother b. NY.  His wife, Alzina C., 25, was b. MI; her father b. NY, her mother b. VT. Son Harry A. 5 b. MI.  Daughter Charity A., 4, b. MI. Son Louie, 1, b. MI.  Also living in the home: Hiram Smith, father in law, age 72, b. NY.  Hiram’s father was b. NY and his mother b. VT.  Amy B. Smith also lived in the home, Hiram’s wife, “mother in law” to Albert Bond.  She was 68, b. in VT, her father was b. VT and mother in Conn.

Bond Caroline

Michael Duval, 31, of Monroe, was married to Caroline Bond, 19, on Feb. 16, 1858 in Monroe by Edward Joos. Witnessed: Washington Bond and Sarah Bond, residents of Raisinville.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  Note: Caroline would have been born about 1839 since 1858 minus 19 is 1839.

Bond Charity

Charity Bond died March 2, 1875 at London. She was 73 years, 5 months old, born in NY. Parents not given. She was white, female.  Source: Monroe death records.  Comment:  soon after this woman’s death, Albert Bond named his new baby girl Charity.

Bond
Clara

Clara B. Bond was born Dec. 12, 1881 in Raisinville. Father: H. D. Bond, a farmer. Mother: Emily Bond, born in Mich. Source: Monroe county birth records.

Bond
Frank

Frank Bond, 48, of Frenchtown, married Adeline Soleau, 32, of Frenchtown, on May 20, 1867.

Bond
Julia

Joseph J. Hubble, 35, of Monroe, born in Monroe, working as Restaurant Keeper, was married Jan. 25, 1869. Bride: Mrs. Julia Rajan Bond, 33, of Monroe, born in Raisinville. Witenss: Helen Bond. Officiated: Ed Joos, minister and pastor of St. Mary’s.  Source: Monroe County Marriage Records.

Bond
Letta

Letta C. Bond died Nov. 30, 1889 at London. Age: 34 years, 2 months, 16 days. Cause: heart disease. Sex F. Color W. Marital M. Birthplace Mich. Father: Hiram Smith of London. Mother: Amy B. Smith of London.  Source: Monroe county death records.

Bond Louis

Louis W. Bond, 27, of Monroe, born in Monroe, occupation farmer, was married Feb. 29, 1876 in Monroe. Bride: Emma M. King, 15, of Monroe, born in NY.  Source: Monroe marriage records.  Note:  groom would have been born about 1849.

Bond Louie

Louie Bond, 71, died March 1, 1950 at his home, 11865 Carpenter Rd. He was born Aug. 17, (1878?) in London twp, the son of Albert and Alzina (?) Bond.  He was married Feb. 22, 1900 to Alice Lamkin (?).  She died May 7, 1944. On (Jan. 6?) 1949 he married Mrs. Charlotte Michelsen (or Michelson) in Ypsilanti.  He served as clerk of two different townships in Monroe county for a total of 37 years.  He served as clerk of London twp for 15 years and of Milan twp for 22 years.  Survived by two sons, Eldred Bond of Syracuse NY and Albert Bond of Saginaw. Also two brothers, Albert Bond of California and Clair Bond of Lansing. Burial: London cemetery.  Source: obituary, hard to read.

Bond Lewis

Lewis Bond, 28, of Raisinville, married Victoria Navarre, 26, of Plaisance, on Nov. 26, 1866.  Source: Monroe marriage records.  Note: Lewis would have been born about 1838.

Bond Lewis

Lewis A. Bond died Feb. 20, 1882 at Monroe. Age: 3 months 7 days. Cause: Congestion of brain. Birthplace: Mich. F: Lewis Bond. M: Mary Bond. Residents of Mich. Source: Death records of Monroe County, Mich.  Note:  This child might have been the result of Lewis and his second wife; his first wife Victoria died in 1879.

Bond
Susan

William Brown, 38, of Monroe, occupation: Express Agent, was married to Susan Bond on Jan. 8, 1868 by Ed. Joos, pastor. Miss Bond was 34, a resident of Monroe. Witness: Julia Bond of Monroe. Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Bond Victoria

Victoria Navaare Bond died March 3, 1879 in Raisinville at age 39. Cause: consumption. Husband: Lewis W. Bond. Her father: Robert F. Navaare.  Source: Monroe Commercial.

Bond William C.

William C. Bond died Sept. 6, 1835 at his home on Willow street. He operated a barber shop on Willow street.  He leaves four sisters.  Source: Monroe Evening News obit.

Bordine Darrell

Darrell Bordine and Miss Marion Mott of Detroit, were married Friday, Oct. 2, 1936. She is daughter of MM Arthur Mott Sr., formerly residents of Milan when Mr. Mott was superintendent of the Stimpson Scale Compay plant here They moved away from Milan in 1905.

Bordine Hazel

Hazel Bordine died Dec. 24, 1894 at London twp.  Age 6 months1 day. Consumption. Father: ernest Bordine. Mother: Mary Bordine, both of London twp. Source: Monroe county death records.

Borkett Burton

Burton I. Borkett? Was b. May 10, 1870 in York twp. His father James, mother Mary. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 175.

Albert LeRoy Bortles of 383 Wabash died June 13, 1943 at age 63. He was born Dec. 29, 1879. Laborer. Wife Nora Knowles. He worked for Village of Milan.  Father was Ira Bortles, mother was Ellen Royce.

Bortles Grace

Wife of Stanley Bortles.  She had 8 children.  She worked for the bomber plant in Ypsilanti during WW II. 

Bortles Harold

Harold Franklin Bortles was born July 9, 1934.  His parents were Grace and Stanley Bortles.  He married Caroll Schwede on Aug 23, 1958.  She was 21.  They were married in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan.  His occupation: factory work.  He also worked for Argus Camera Company in downtown Ann Arbor.  They had two children, a son and daughter.

Bortles
Ira

Ira Bortle was 24 and b. NY when the US Census was taken in 1870. He lived in York township, household #152.  Hellen A. Bortle, 23, lived with him, presumably his wife. Also Lucia F. Bortle, 3 months, and Walter Bortle, 2 years old.

Bortles Lola

Lola May Lawrence was born at Tiffin, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1896. She married Lloyd Bortles March 23, 1913 at Milan. She died March 11, 1921 at age 24 years, 4 months, 16 days. She leaves a husband, both parents, two brothers, a sister, three half brothers, and  a half sister. Source: Obituary. 

Bortles Lucius

Lucius L. Bortles was b. March 18, 1870 in York twp. His father: Ira Bortles, farmer, b. NY. His mother: Ellen Bortles b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1. p. 176.

Bortles Lucius T.

Lucius T. Bortles was b. May 10, 1870. His father was James, a farmer, b. Virginia. Mother: Mary, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1, p. 176.  Note: messy handwriting in birth rercords.

Bortles Luther

Luther Bortles was b. March 1870. He was 30, been married 9 years, when 1900 census was taken. Occupation: Common laborer. Rents his home. Resides in MilanVillage, on Monroe county side.  Wife:  Ella, b. July 1871, age 28, had 4 children, all 4 are still living.  Four children as follows:  (1) Norman b. Oct. 1891 age 8; (2) Lloyd b. Dec. 1894 age 5; (3) Fues B., daughter, b. April 1898, age 2; and (4) Stanley B., b. March 1900, age 2-months. Also living in the home: Harmon Eddington, Luther’s father-in-law, b. Jan. 1831, age 69, widowed, working as a “common laborer.”

Bortles Max

Max Bortles, son of Peter and Ella, used to sleep in the Old Shack and in the winter, snow blew in from the side.  When the train derailed and all the Hershey bars flew all over, he carried away as many as he could.  All the kids were down there grabbing them. Max married Marilyn Gerstler of Ann Arbor around 1947.  Max had one brother, Leon Bortles, and he married Ida.  Source: Nancy Hall, daughter of Max and Marilyn Bortles.

Bortles Peter

Peter Bortles lived above the “Old Shack” on south Wabash in Milan in about the 1920’s and early 30’s. He owned it and operated a grocery store there.  His wife was Ella Bortles. His name may have been Floyd.  Buried at Marble Park Cemetery. His dad was the blacksmith in town in the 1800’s. Source: Nancy Hall, granddaughter of Peter Bortles.

Bortles Samuel

Samuel Bortles appeared in the 1870 US Census for York township, with his name spelled “Bortle.”  He is household #135.  He was 48 and b. NY.  Also in the home: McKiable Bortle, 48, b. NY. Unknown which of them was “head of household.”   Emma Bortle was 20 and was b NY.  Elizabeth Bortle was 14 and b. NY.

Bortles Stanley

Stanley Bortles married Grace Tierney. They had 8 children, 5 girls and 3 boys.  Family lived in a small house in Milan.  Helen, Rosie, Abbie, Carol, and Laurie; and 3 boys, Sonny (Stanley Jr.), Donald, and Harold Franklin Bortles.

Bortles Walter

Walter C. Bortles was b. Feb. 5, 1868 in York twp. His father: Ira F. Bortles, b.NY, farmer. His mother: Ellen A. Bortles, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1.

Bowers
J. R.

J. R. Bowers is listed in the 1874 Washtenaw County atlas business directory. He lives on Main Street and came to Michigan in 1832. He was born in NY, is a retired physician.

Bowers Jonathan

Dr. Jonathan R. Bowers was born in Central New York, June 19, 1800.  He emigrated to York Twp. in May 1832.  He practiced medicine until the infirmities of age compelled him to retire.  He died suddenly of apoplexy on July 18, 1878, aged over 73 years.  Dr. Bowers was appointed the first postmaster in York Township, which he served off and on for 20 years.  He was elected Justice of the Peace at the organizational meeting of York Township and held that position almost continuously until he died. He was Colonel of the 5th Reg. Mich. Militia, and would have entered the Union army but age deterred him.  He was married twice.  In NY, July 9, 1826, he married Marency Maxson.  She died, and in 1843 he married Harriet N. Wheeler of Northville, Mich, and lived with her until he died.  She has charge of the post office at York after he died.  (History of Washt. County 1881 p. 1425)

Bradley Eler

In 1885, Eler Bradley sold some land to School District 1 of Milan, Macon, Dosk, and Saline. Liber 115, page 114, Monroe register of deeds.  Note: “Eler” was illegible.

Bradley Gerald

Gerald C. Bradley was the “Superintendent” (of schools?) and lived at 114 E. Michigan Ave. in Milan, according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

According to WBW 1-20-99, Thomas Braman established a dynasty that stayed in town, as follows:  Thomas, Herbert, Clayton, Stanley, Bob, and Robbie.  Ida Lou Braman still lives in town as does her son Bob and grandson Robbie Braman. 

Braman Adelia

Adelia Braman was born Apr. 6, 1841. She died March 6, 1900.  She was taken out of Mooreville cemetery and re-buried May 4, 1901 at Marble Park cemetery.  Source: Mooreville cemetery.

Braman Adella

Adella V. Braman, wife of A. J. Braman, died March 6, 1900 at the age of 58 years, 11 months.  She was buried in Mooreville cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson death records when he was coroner of Milan village.  NOTE:  her name was probably “Ardella”

Braman Andrew

Andrew Braman died Sept. 21, 1892 in Milan according to Monroe death register, book B page 46.  He was 48 and married.  Occupation: landlord.  Cause of death: consumption.  Born in NY. Parents: Thomas and Hannah Braman, both born in NY.

Braman Andrew

Andrew Braman was born in 1835. He died Sept. 21, 1892. He was taken out of Mooreville cemetery and re-buried June 4, 1901 at Marble Park.  Source: Mooreville cemetery.

Braman Andrew

Andrew J. Braman, proprietor of Braman House, Milan, was born in this county May 24, 1835.  (History of Washt. County 1881, page 1425)
His parents were Thomas and Harriet (Croak) Braman, the father was a native of Massachusetts, and the mother a native of NY.  Thomas was born Oct. 2, 1799, and the mother was born Feb. 4, 1816.  Thomas and Harriet came to Washtenaw County in 1833, where they still reside.  Mr. Braman was formerly a carpenter and joiner, but more recently has been keeping hotel.  Andrew was married Jan. 18, 1860 to Ardella V. Young.  She was born in Washt County in 1841, the daughter of Henry and Mary Scramblin [Scramlin?] Young, early settlers.  Andrew and Ardella have 4 children: Freddie A, Nora A, Herbert W. and Burton H.  Andrew has been a Constable for 20 years.  He owns 70 acres of land, is connected to the IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows), and is a Republican.

Braman Andrew

Andrew Braman, 46, b. NY, hotel keeper. Wife Ardella Braman, 38, b. MI. Fred Braman, 17, works on farm, b. MI. Nora Braman, 16, dau. Son Herbert Braman, 14. Son Burton Braman, 11, b. MI. Father T. Braman, 80, b. Mass., SWM. Also in home: Henry Hortsuff, 75, b. NY, SWM. Also Horace R. Haight, 36, b. MI, parents b. NY, laborer, “married.”  Source: York twp census 1880, village of Milan.

Braman Andrew

Andrew J. Braman died Sept. 21, 1892 at the age of 57 years.  He is buried in Mooreville cemetery.  Source:  Charles Wilson death records, as coroner of Milan village.

Braman Andrew

Andrew J. Braman.  P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Braman Ardella

Ardella Young was born April 3, 1840 and married Andrew Braman.  For more information about her family, read the Henry Young biography.

Braman Ardella

Ardella Young Braman was born April 3, 1840, the daughter of Henry Young and Mary Scramlin Young.  She was a child when her family left NY for Michigan.  She had many brothers and sisters, only six of them (including her) reached adulthood.  Her family attended the ME church in Ypsilanti when she was a child, it sometimes took two days to get to the church service 12 miles away.  They traveled to Ypsilanti by ox team.  NOTE: I suspect she was born in 1841, not 1840.

Braman Ardella

Mrs. Ardella V. Braman died Tuesday a.m. in the Village of Milan at the home of her son, Bert. [Possibly in 1899.]  She was 59.  She has always lived in Michigan. Her husband was Andrew J. Braman. Four children survive, all living in Milan. They are H. F., Fred, Bert, and Mrs. ??a Guy.  Her husband died about 7 years ago [in 1892].  For about 4 years, Mr. and Mrs. Braman were proprietors of the Commercial Hotel in this village, and after Mr. Braman’s death, Ardella moved to a farm in London township where she lived with her son Bert.  About a year ago, they all moved to the Village of Milan.  The funeral took place at the home of Harley Guy, Rev. Atchinson officiating. Buried in Mooreville cemetery.

Braman Arthur

Arthur P. Braman 1915-1976.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.

Braman Burton

Burton Braman was b. June 27, 1868 in York twp. His father: Andrew J. Braman, b. NY, farmer. Mother: Adelaide Braman, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, p. 50.

Braman Burton

Burton Braman was b. June 1868 in Mich. He was 31 when the 1900 census came around. He’d been married 8 years. Father b. NY, mother b. Mich. Occupation: “Teamster.” (driver of a large wagon drawn by a team of horses, usually delivering freight.)  Owns his home free and clear.  Lives with wife Lillie, b. March 1873, age 27, married 8 years. She had 3 children total, only 1 is still living in 1900. She was b. in Mich and both her parents were b. in Mich. Also in the home: Arlie Braman, son, b. March 1895, age 5. Residence in Village of Milan, Monroe county side.

Braman Berton

Newspaper clipping dated Oct. 18, 1918 says: Berton H. Mraman, son of Andrew and Ardella Braman, was b. in Milan June 27, 1868.  He died Oct. 18, 1918. He married Lillie Dennison Feb. 24, 1892. They had 6 children.  Marble Park cemetery.

Braman Elnora

Elnora Braman of 423 Hurd St. died Dec. 4, 1947 at age 76. Her DOB was May 27, 1871. Her husband was Herbert T. Braman. She was born in NY State. Her father was Vernon Powell. Mother was Georgiana Lane. Informant: Clayton Braman.  Source: death certificate.

Braman Fred

Miss Jessie Graham of Detroit was the guest of MM Fred Braman Saturday night. Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Braman Herbert T.

Herbert T. Braman of 423 Hurd St. died Dec. 21, 1942. He was 77. His wife was Elnora Powell Braman. Herbert was born July 1, 1865.  He was a retired meat merchant. Father was Andrew Braman. Mother: Ardella Youngs. Informant: Clayton Braman.

Braman infant

Infant child of B_ _ t Braman (illegible: Best?) died Nov. 12, 1893, age 2 months. Buried in Mooreville cemetery.  Source; Charles Wilson death records as Milan village coroner.

Braman Stanley

Stanley Braman is pictured in the 1925 Milan school annual with his 4th and 5th grade friends.

Braman Thomas

Thomas Braman was b. Oct. 2, 1799 in Massachusetts.  His wife, the former Harriet Croak, was born Feb. 4, 1816 in New York.  They bought some farmland on the south side of West Main when they arrived in Milan in the mid-1840’s.   Their son Andrew was born May 24, 1835, and later took over the business. Source: WBW various columns.

Braman Thomas

Thomas Braman .  97 a. Sec. 35. P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Braman Thomas

Thomas Braman and his wife Harriet (Croak) Braman were living in Milan in about 1881 when they were mentioned on page 1425, History of Washt. County, 1881. 
Thomas was a native of Massachusetts, and Harriet was a native of NY.  Thomas was born Oct. 2, 1799, and Harriet was born Feb. 4, 1816.  Thomas and Harriet came to Washtenaw County in 1833, where they still reside.  NOTE:  according to some land records, on March 22, 1866, Thomas and Hannah Braman deeded property to the Milan Union Church Society.  How can that be if her name was Harriet, not Hannah?

Braman Thomas

Thomas and Hannah Braman had the Braman Hotel built in the early 1840’s.  It was a three story building at 141 W. Main, along the Monroe-Jackson stage coach line.  They allowed religious groups to use the third floor as a place of worship on Sundays.    The 3rd floor ballroom was also used for town meetings, square dances, etc. 

Braman Thomas

Thomas Braman arrived in Milan in the mid-1840’s according to Warren Hale, Jan. 20, 1999. He was a farmer and established a fairly large spread on the south side of W. Main.   Soon after he purchased the farmland, Thomas erected a large 3-story hotel near the east end of his property. The 3rd floor was used as a ballroom, for public functions, and social gatherings.  The Bramans may have lived in a part of the hotel.  On March 22, 1866 they donated a piece of property for the Union Church.  Besides Thomas, the trustees were James Gauntlett, Alexander Wilcox, Albert Case, and Harmon Allen.   In the late 1800’s, the hotel was converted into a duplex with the third story removed and the roof lowered.

Braman Thomas

Thomas Braman’s hotel on West Main street was turned into a residence with the third floor removed and the roof lowered.  I have been told that this was due to a fire in the third floor, and rather than repair the smoke damage they removed the affected area.

Braman Thomas

Date:  Nov. 22, 1859.  Seller: Moses C. Edwards and Jane P. Edwards, his wife, of York township.  Buyer: Thomas Braman also of York twp. Price: $1,000. Property: in York township, in Sec. 35.  This land is along the Saline-Monroe Highway. Total about 36 acres.  Property runs along the County Line, so it must be south of the “Highway.”  Date registered:  Nov. 3, 1859, Washtenaw Register of Deeds.  Liber 46 page 26.

Braman Thomas

On June 8, 1868, Thomas Braman purchased property. Seller was James (or Jason) M. Kelsey, as Guardian of Charles H. Kelsey, Adelaide Kelsey and Kate M. Kelsey, minors of I (or T) N. (or ?) Kelsey and Phels (?) A. Kelsey of York in the County of Washtenaw.  Price: $450. Several parcels in York Township.  “The Grocery and lot in Tolanville the boundary line beginning in the center of the Monroe and Saline Plank road at the junction of the highway heading Southerly from the Tolan estate, thence east along Plank road 63 feet, thence south parallel with the said highway 83 feet,etc. Signed by James M. Kelsey and Phibi A.Kelsey.

Braman Thomas

April 2, 1872.  Liber 79, page 94.  Seller: Thomas Braman, no wife involved. Buyer: Charles M. Blackmer of York Township. Price: $550.  Property in York twp. The grocery and lot in Village of Milan.  Size: 87 feet wide along Monroe and Saline Plank Road and 83 feet long along River Street.  This parcel is intended to be the same that was conveyed to Thomas Braman by James M. Kelsey. Justice of the Peace: C. A. Reynolds.  Witnesses: David Blackmer and Albert S. Hanson. 

Braman Thomas

In reading a deed from Sly to Bessac dated Sept. 16, 1884, L. 105 p. 328, there was a mention of another deed located at L 66 p. 344.  The other deed involved William C. Ayres as buyer and Thomas Braman as seller, and it was recorded Dec. 19, 1877.  The reference was to the “hotel lot” meaning the Babcock Hotel.  The idea was that Ayres bought the hotel from Braman in the L. 66 deed. Source: Register of Deeds Washtenaw

Braun Hazel

Hazel Braun was president of Woman’s Club in 1930 or 31 when she was pregnant with her first daughter, Jeanette. They used to meet in people’s homes.  We got the chairs and tables from Stevens and Bush Funeral Home.  Hazel married Herm Braun in 1928 and came to live in Milan as a new bride in a house her husband built for her on Lafayette St.  Her husband died in 1937 of Polio.  At that time she had two girls, ages 2 and 6.  Herm had owned the Ford dealership, on West Main, north side, opposite the movie theater.  (It later became Joe Sinkule Ford.)  Hazel worked part time at the library when her girls were little, then she worked full time at UM in registrar’s office. She did hand writing on graduate’s sheep skins. She traveled throughout the world including China, Italy, and Venice.

Briggs Daniel

Birth of Mary E. Briggs on Sept. 11, 1869, in York twp. She was daughter of Daniel Briggs, farmer, b. NY, and Adelade Briggs, b. Mich. Washtenaw birth records Book 1. page 120.

Brooks

On Dec. 1, 1868, Florence F. Brooks was b. in York twp. Her father was Robt? and (illegible.)  Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 121.

Anna J. Brown was b. Jan. 1878, daughter of Orlando H. and Kate Brown. She was 22 and single when 1900 Census was taken. She lived with her parents and brother Arthur.  Her occupation: teacher.

Brown Arthur

Arthur J. Brown was b. Sept. 1881, son of Orlando H. and Kate Brown. He was living with his parents and sister Anna when 1900 census was taken. He was 18, single.

Brown Charles

Charles Brown appointed Constable of Village of Milan, March 1898.

Brown David

David H. Brown, 48, farmer, was head of household in 1880 when census taker stopped by his London twp home.  He was b. NY and both parents b. NY. His wife, Sarah Brown, 49, was suffering from Consumption. She was b. in MI and both her parents were b. NY. Also in the home: Julia Brown, daughter, age 14, b. MI.

Brown Gilbert

Gilbert Brown established a hotel in Mooreville known as Brown’s Hotel. On the SW corner of Mooreville and Dennison Roads.  It contained a saloon and a ballroom.  This was a stagecoach stop from Monroe to Jackson and Adrian.

Brown Gilbert

Gilbert M. Brown, proprietor Brown's Hotel, Mooreville, York tp., was born in New York, Dec. 24, 1826, and is a son of Sylvester and Elizabeth (Winter) Brown, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Connecticut. They emigrated to Washtenaw county in 1842, when the former died in 1866, and the latter a year later. Mr. Brown was married in 1846, to Hannah M. Lashier, who was born in New York in 1827. They had two children: Charles L and Sylvia F.  Mrs. Brown died in 1871. On March 14, 1872, Mr. Brown married Marcio C. Remington, a native of New York. They have one child, Minerva R.  Mr. Brown formerly resided at Saline, during which time he assisted in the construction of the gravel road from that city to Ypsilanti. He also built the first sidewalk in Saline village. Both of his grandfathers were soldiers in the Revolutionary war, and his father served in the war of 1812.  Source: History of Washtenaw County, 1881, page 1425.

Brown Harold

Harold Brown, in 1976, owned a general store in Mooreville.  His wife is Flossie.  They sell everything from raisons to rifles.  He purchased the store 17 years prior to 1976, from Robert Towner.

Brown Harry

Harry Brown was born May 26, 1903. His parents: Samuel and Fanny Brown. His brother: Laverne Brown. Married Alberta Hurd in Saginaw on April 24, 1924. Harry was a farmer most of his early years, worked for Clalyton Braman near Milan.  In 1949, he lost the sight of his eyes.  He learned how to do chair caning.  Source: Red book

Brown
Kate

Kate Brown wife of Orlando H. Brown, was born Feb. 1849 in Mich. She was 51 when the 1900 Census was taken, and had been married 23 years. She had 2 children, both of them still living. Her father was b. in Holland, mother b. Ireland.  See Anna and Arthur Brown.

Brown Laverne

Laverne Brown, the son of Samuel and Fanny Brown, was born Nov. 20, 1896.

Brown Orlando

Orlando H. Brown was born Jan. 1848 in Mich.  He was 52 in 1900 when the census was taken. He was living in Village of Milan on Monroe county side. He’d been married 23 years. His father was b. in NY, mother in CT. Occupation: carpenter. He rents his home. Wife Kate, children Anna and Arthur, see separate listings.

Brown Robert H.

Robert H. Brown, 1881-1962.  Wife: Grace E. Brown 1886-1967.  Marble Park Cemetery grave marker..

Brown Samuel

Samuel Brown was born 1863 and died Aug. 4, 1959 at age 96. He married Fanny Sayles. They moved to Milan in late 1800’s and settled on farms as a tenant until 1900 when he bought a farm at 13831 Plank Rd.  That house was actually an old stage coach stop built in the wilderness about 1840 when the road was planked. Samuel had two sons, Laverne and Harry.

Brown Vivian

Vivan F. Brown graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

Mrs. Adah Bruckner, 76, wife of the late George Bruckner, died early Monday morning at her home, 221 E. Main St.  Mrs. Bruckner was born June 23, 1875 in London twp, daughter of Dorr and Susan Barnes. She attended Barnes school and Milan high school and graduated from Michigan State Normal College. She and Mr. Bruckner were married Nov. 2, 1899 in London twp. And lived on a farm in Milan twp. Until 1928 when Mr. Bruckner retired from farming and they moved to Saline. Mr. Bruckner died May 27, 1951.  Mrs. Bruckner was a member of the Azalia grange and the London Methodist Church. Surviving: son Herman Bruckner of Milan; daughter Mrs. Roy Naugle of Maybee. Also nine grandchild and two brothers, Fred Barnes of Los Angeles, CA and Thomas Barnes of Monroe. One brother, Frank, preceded her in death. Burial in London cemetery.  Source: Obituary.

Bruckner Ada May

Ada May Bruckner was married to John Henry Bruckner April 17, 1884 in Milan. She was the daughter of Sylvester Stebbins and Lucretia D. Collum.  Ada May was born May 20, 1865 in Milan. She died Sept. 3, 1947 in Azalia.  She and John H. had eight children. (1) Cynthia L. Bruckner b. 1885. (2) infant b. between 1886-1897.  (3) infant b. between 1886 and 1897.  (4) Walter J. Bruckner b. 1898. (5) Norman Bruckner, b. 1900 in Azalia. (6) John Earnest Bruckner b. 1905.  (7) Nelson Bruckner b. 1907.  (8) Louis A. Bruckner b. 1909 in Azalia.  Note: Probably  not related to Christopher Bruckner clan.

Bruckner Alfred

Alfred W. Bruckner b. 1904 d. 1957.  Fern L. Bruckner b. 1908 d. ?. Source: Azalia cemetery, Monroe county.

Bruckner Alford

Alford Bruckner died Oct. 21, 1932 at 66 years of age. Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner Alida

Alida Bruckner married Christopher Bruckner Feb. 17, 1870. Later she married a man named Mr. Case.  She was the daughter of Laurent Renaud and Adeline LaCroix.  Alida was b. March 15, 1848 in Ft. Wayne, IN. She died April 19, 1939. Buried St. Joseph cemetery, Monroe.  See LaCroix

Bruckner Austin

Austin Bruckner was Marion Dupuis’ great grandfather.  “He was in the Spanish American War. He had a large family.  Children included Les Bruckner, Grant Bruckner (Marion’s grandfather), Howard Bruckner, and some daughters. Six of his children survived childhood. He was buried in Marble Memorial Park.”  Marion also says Grant Bruckner worked in Ideal Foundry, and had four boys.  His grandson Roland Dale Bruckner was Marion’s father, he went by the name Ron. Source: Marion Dupuis

Bruckner Catherine

Simeon A. Frink was born in Monroe county in 1853. Married Catherine Bruckner in 1875. She was born in New York State in 1855.  See also “Simeon A. Frink.”  Source: History of Monroe County, 1890, Vol. 2, page 37.

Bruckner Carl

Carl F. Bruckner 1898 1974.  Lillian D. Bruckner 1898 - ?.  Married 1-11-1922.  Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner Carl

Carl F. Bruckner, 76, of 10129 Azalia Rd., Azalia, died Dec. 7, 1974 at his residence. Born May 20, 1898 in Azalia. Parents Edward and Elida Bruckner. On Jan. 11, 1922 married Lillian Rogers in Detroit. Carl Bruckner was a retired farmer. He left a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Clara Bell) Walker and one brother, Henry Bruckner of Milan, and two sisters.

Bruckner Charlotte

Charlotte E. Bruckner, 78, of Tuscon, AZ, formerly of Milan and Dundee, died Dec. 26, 1982 in Tuscon. Born May 15, 1904 in Ohio, she was the daughter of George and Lena (Simons) Sims. She married Grant Bruckner, who died in Feb. 1957. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Nan) York of Milan; two sons, Grant and Leslie; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, a daughter and a grandson. Graveside services were held in Marble Park Cemetery with the Rev. Joseph Strzelewicz officiating. The Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Source: Milan Leader newspaper.

Bruckner
Christopher

Christopher Bruckner came to Monroe County in about 1836 from New Amsterdam (New York City).  He came with his wife and a couple of kids.  They had another child after they arrived in Monroe. He purchased various parcels of land.  He socialized with people in power in Monroe.  His wife died during the cholera epidemic.  A few years later, he remarried, and she bore him one son, Austin.  That second wife was the GG Grandmother of Marion Dupuis.  “Mystery: he was Catholic.  My grandmother married him, and upon birth of the baby, she divorced him, which was extremely unusual.”  Then she remarried a man named Case.

Bruckner Christopher

Christopher Bruckner was born Aug. 3, 1805, at Mainstockheim-on-the-Main, Bavaria. He emigrated to New York in 1829 at age 24. He remainded there as a successful merchant until 1837, when he removed with his family to Raisinville, Monroe County, Mich. He purchased a farm which was later owned by John Knaggs.  He was embroiled in litigation over land ownership cuased by errors on the part of surveyors. The case “Bruckner v. Lawrence” of the Michigan Supreme Court decided the matter.  After the farm was fully cultivated, Christopher moved his family to the City of Monroe so his children would have a better education.  Christopher was fluent in Latin, French and Italian.  He influenced a group of people from Bavaria to emigrate to Monroe County, including Rev. Halstead.  Bruckner died Oct. 6, 1871 at age 66, leaving a large family.  Two of his family, George and Christopher, reside in Monroe (probably City of Monroe).  Source: History of Monroe county, edited by Talcott E. Wing, 1890.

Bruckner George

George Bruckner was 52 and was born in Baden, Germany, according to 1870 census in Milan township.  Apparently two families lived in the home.  Alphabetical order: Geo. C. 6, b. MI. Geo. H., 2, b. MI. Hellen M., 12, b. MI. John, 41, b. Baden. John H., 9, b. MI. Louisa H., 11, b. MI. Margaret, 40, b. Baden. Margaret, 36, b. Baden.

Bruckner George C.

George C. Bruckner died July 4, 1863 at 69 years of age. Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner George C.

George C. Bruckner.  b. 1863, d. 1932.  Source: Azalia cemetery, Monroe county

Bruckner George

George Bruckner, born Feb. 9, 1819, and died Sept. 28, 1904.  Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner Daniel

Daniel Bruckner.  He died in about 1947, 48, or 49.  He went to Milan schools.  He died as a young adult.  His father was the owner of Bruckner Oldsmobile on County Street near Dexter. 

Bruckner Edward

Edward F. Bruckner 1869-1947. Azalia cemetery.  Next to him is Eleda A. Bruckner, 1873-1951. 

Bruckner Ella

Ella “Burkner” was born July 13, 1865, and died Jan. 17, 1933 at 68 years. Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner George

George Bruckner was b. Feb. 1819 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. He died in 1904 in Mich. He married Anna Margaretha Hermann April 29, 1859 in Monroe County. She was also born in Baden, about 1830.  She died in 1897.  They had 3 children: (1) Hellen M. Bruckner b. about 1859. (2) George L. Bruckner, b. about 1868, married Adah Barnes. (3) Margaret Bruckner, b. about 1874.

Bruckner George L.

George L. Bruckner b. about 1868 in Mich. His father was George Bruckner, born in Baden, and his mother was Anna Margaretha Hermann.  George had an uncle, John, also born in Baden.  Uncle John was married to another Margaret, last name Weining.

Bruckner George L.

George L. Bruckner, at Azalia cemetery, 1868-1951.  He is buried near Anna M. Bruckner 1829-1897, and George Bruckner, 1819-1904-- perhaps parents of George L?

Bruckner Grant

Grant Bruckner was the grandfather of Marion Dupuis.  She says Grant Bruckner worked in Ideal Foundry, and had four boys.  Grant’s son Roland Dale Bruckner was Marion’s father, he went by the name Ron.  Ron was born Feb. 4, 1927, although his birth certificate gives another date.

Bruckner Herman

Herman  Duane Bruckner, 34, died Sept.28, 1974. He lived at 12225 Stony Creek Rd. in Milan. He was born July 12, 1940 in Saline. Parents: Herman L. and Christie Bruckner. He was member of Stony Creek Methodist Church. Survived by mother and by sister Louise Karen Bruckner. His father died May 28, 1973. Mooreville cemetery. Source: Obit.

Bruckner Jane

Jane Bruckner died Nov. 23, 1920 at 55 years, 7 mos. Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner Jennie

Jennie Bruckner b. 1865, died 1920. Source: Azalia cemetery, Monroe county. (Note: could Jennie be the same woman as Jane?)

Bruckner John E.

John E. Bruckner, “Johnny,” was in the “Retail Automobile” business, and he lived at 270 County St. (next to his Oldsmobile dealership), according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.  NOTE: he probably was not related to Christopher Bruckner.

Bruckner John E.

John Earnest Bruckner was born Feb. 8, 1906 in Azalia.  His middle name has an extra “E” in it.  He lied about his age to his wife, and pretended to be older than he was, so he gave the wrong year of birth to some people during his life.  His grandparents, John and Margaret Bruckner, were born in Germany and raised their family in Azalia.  His father was John Henry Bruckner and his mother was Ada May Stebbins.  See “Anna May Bruckner.” He was well-known in Milan as the owner of an Oldsmobile dealership on County Street near Dexter Street.  Some people called him “Johnny.”  He married Delia Lauretta Radenbaugh.  They had four children: Isabelle, John, Carolyn, and Thomas.  John E. Bruckner died July 23, 1980 in Milan.   NOTE: he was probably not related to the Christopher Bruckner family.

Bruckner John H.

John Henry Bruckner was born in May 1861 in Azalia. He died March 20, 1939 in Azalia. He married Ada May Stebbins April 17, 1884 in Milan. She was the daughter of Sylvester Stebbins and Lucretia D. Collum. 

Bruckner John

John Bruckner born 1861, died 1939.  His wife born 1865, died 1947. they are next to each other at Azalia Cemetery.

Bruckner John

John Bruckner, born 1828, came to America on a boat.  He either married his wife, Margaret, in Germany before embarking on the voyage across the ocean, or he perhaps met her onboard the boat and married her upon arrival in New York.  She was born in 1834 in Baden, Germany, about the same place as John’s home town.  Soon after arriving in NY their first baby was born, Catherine Mary Bruckner, born Dec. 1855 in Ulster, New York.  Their next child, Clara, was born in Jan. 1857 in Azalia.  No doubt all their children knew at least some German.  Note: probably not related to Christopher Bruckner family.

Bruckner John

“John Bruckner was born in Bavaria,* Germany, January 5, 1828.* He came to America in 1854, and was married to Miss Margaret (Maggie) Weining the same year. ** Catherine Mary (Kate) Bruckner, their first child, was born in 1855 in Ulster County, New York. They resided in New York a year and a half, moving to Milan township, Michigan in 1856.  John and Margaret were among the early settlers of the Michigan wilderness. The family resided for more than 43 years on the farm where he died, about a mile northwest of Azalia. They had nine children: four sons, and five daughters, eight of whom lived to adulthood, with one daughter dying in infancy. John Bruckner was a soldier in the Civil War, serving as a member of Company "C", 18th Michigan Infantry. He enlisted on February 2, 1864 in London, Michigan, and was discharged on May 29, 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was also a member of the G.A.R. Post of Dundee, and the local lodge of the Grange.” Source: obit. NOTE:  He was probably not related to the Christopher Bruckner family of Monroe.  He was born in Baden, Bavaria, and/or Prussia; various of those locations were given on census reports. 

Bruckner John, Ada

John Bruckner b. 1861, d. 1939.  Ada Bruckner b. 1865 d. 1947.Azalia cemetery records.

Bruckner Margaret

Margaret Bruckner b. 1900, died 1970. Source: Azalia cemetery, Monroe county

Bruckner Marrg

Mrs. Marrg Bruckner died Aug. 24, 1904. She was born in Germany. Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner Margaret W.

Margaret Weining was married to John Bruckner about 1850.  Did they marry in Germany or in New York?  Hard to tell.  She was the daughter of Henry Weining and Margaret Smith. She was born June 1834 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. In 1860, she and her husband built a lovely brick home on Wells Road south of Cone Road, Azalia. She died in 1904 in Azalia.  She and John had 9 children:  (1) Catherine Mary b. Dec. 1855 in Ulster, NY. (2) Clara C. b Jan. 1857 in Azalia. (3) Louisa H. Bruckner b Jan. 1859. (4) John Henry b. May 1861 in Azalia. (5) George C. Bruckner b. July 1865. (6) Alfred W. b March 1866.  (7) Edward F. b Feb. 19, 1869 (8) Elizabeth M. b April 23, 1872. (9) Amelia R. b 1873.

Bruckner Marion

Marion Bruckner b. 1894, d. 1895.  Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner Norman

Norman Bruckner, 78, of 9139 N. Ann Arbor Rd., Dundee, died Tuesday (May 29, 1979?) and was buried in London Cemetery. He was born Aug. 15, 1900 in Azalia, the son of John H. and Ada (Stebbins) Bruckner. He married Mary R. Burker Sept. 13, 1929. She died Sept. 9, 1967.  He drove a truck for Ford Motor Co. Surviving are 3 brothers: John E. of Milan, Nelson E. of Dundee and Louis A. of West Branch.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Cynthia Brooker and a brother, Walter J. Bruckner.

Bruckner Roland

Roland D. Bruckner, 43, of 1070 Dexter St., Milan, died Jan. 27, 1971 in Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor.  Funeral services were held in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Milan with the Rev. Herbert J. Hafner officiating. Burial was in Marble Park cemetery in Milan. The son of Grant and Charlotte Bruckner, he was born Feb. 3, 1927 in Milan. He married his first wife and had children. Then he married Ruth LeVasseur June 23, 1968 in Milan. Mr. Bruckner was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of St. Paul’s Luteran Church and the Milan American Legion. He had been employed as an electrician.  Etc.  Source:  Milan Leader Feb. 3, 1971.

Bruckner Stephen

Stephen A. Bruckner, b. 1892, d. 1952.  Source: Azalia cemetery, Monroe county

Bruckner Walter

Walter R. Bruckner died Dec. 19, 1926 at the age of 6 mos. Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bruckner Walter

Walter J. Bruckner 1898-1938.  Source: Azalia cemetery.

The name “C. Buck” appears on a home in 1876.  This is the Atlas of Monroe County, Village of Milan, on West Main Street next door to the Union Church.  Apparently Buck had a home just east of the church.  Buck was across the street at the time from Nathan Putnam.

Bunce Adeline

Adeline Bunce, b. 1853, d. 1941.  Buried next to Arnold T. Bunce. Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bunce
Albert L.

Albert L. Bunce was born Sept. 3, 1882 in Milan. Father: Arnold Bunce, a farmer, born in Massachusetts. Mother: Adeline Bunce of Milan, Born in Mich.

Bunce Albert D.

Albert D. Bunce. Died at New Orleans 9-19-1864 age 16 yrs. 6 mos. 10 days. Cam. B. 6 Reg. H. Art. Mich. Vol.

Bunce Alice

Alice L. Bunce was b. Sept. 9, 1852, daughter of John J. Bunce and Dorcas Carpenter. Alice died Sept. 18, 1853. Buried at Spaulding cemetery. Source: Karen Wheaton.

Bunce Arnold

Arnold T. Bunce b. 1851 d. 1905.  (Buried next to Adeline Bunce) Source: Azalia Cemetery records.

Bunce
Benjamin

Benjamin Buntz was born in 1732, probably in Germany.  His wife’s name was Rebecca.  He had a son Ephraim, who was born in 1760 in Berkshire county, MA, and died in 1839.  . Benjamin is buried in Town Hill Cemetery in N. Egremont, Massachusetts.  Source: M. Rooks.  Note: his descendants in the Milan area used the spelling “Bunce.”
Benjamin Bunce b. abt 1740 place unknown, d. N Egremont Berkshire Co. MA, buried Town Hill Cemetery N Egremont, w Rebecca.

Bunce Bessie

Bessie Bunce b. 1877, d. 1899.  Source: Azalia cemetery.

Bunce
Burnet

Burnet Bunce was born Aug. 8, 1882 in Milan. Father: Sterling Bunce of Milan, a farmer, born in NY. Mother: Rebecca Bunce of Milan, born in Mich.

Bunce Caroline

Caroline Bunce was b. April 28, 1833. Her parents were John J. Bunce and Mary “Polly” Smith.  In 1852, she married William Jewell.  She is buried in Minnesota. She is buried in Renville County. She died after 1900.  She appeared in the 1850 census. Source: K.W.

Bunce Clara

Clara E. Bunce, wife of Nathan Baird, d. 1-20-1850 age 29 yrs. 11 mos 19 days only daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Bunce.  Source: Azalia cemetery records.

Bunce
Daniel

Daniel W. Bunce died July 11, 1912 according to Monroe death register, book C page 59. He was 55 years, 3 months, 22 days old. Born in Massachusetts, occupation “Pedler.”  Father: Geo Bunce. Mother: Fidilla Holbuck? Holbeck?  Birth date would have been 1857.

Bunce
Dan

Dan W. Bunce, 23, R: Raisinville, b: Mass. Occu: Farmer. Wife: Susa A. Dale, 18, R: Monroe B: Idda.  Married: Oct. 29, 1880 in Milan by A. R. Laing, Min.  Source: marriage records.

Bunce
Dorcas

Mrs. Dorcas Bunce died June 19, 1900, aged 85 years, four months.  Spaulding cemetery. Source:  Charles Wilson, coroner report, village of Milan.

Bunce
Dorcas

Dorcus Carpenter Hurd was a widow when she married John Buntz.  Her first husband, Isaac Hurd, was said to be Milan’s first physician.   She had 5 children by way of Dr. Hurd. Upon marrying John Bunce, they had three more children: (1) Alice L. born Sept. 9, 1852, died Sept. 18, 1853. Buried in Spaulding cemetery. (2) Henry W. b. Dec. 24, 1855, married Amelia Margaret Haight in June 1878, then married his second wife, Ella Hoagland of Carleton, on March 8,1884 in Carleton. (3) Jennie b. Dec. 19, 1857 in London twp., married Charles Gauntlett on Aug. 28, 1878. She died Oct. 21, 1931, and is buried at Marble Park.

Bunce Dorcas

Dorcas Bunce was living with her daughter, Maria L. Stimpson, and her son-in-law, William Stimpson, in 1900.  Census taken says Dorcas was b. Jan. 1815 in NY, she is 85, and a widow. Her father b. in CT and mother b. in Penn.  See “Stimpson” for additional info. 

Bunce Elizabeth

William H. Hunt, 71, resident Milan (or Milan twp), born NY, occupation farmer, married Elizabeth M. Bunce, 59, resident of Milan, born in New York. Married Sept. 29, 1885 in Milan by Orton F. Winton, Minister. Witness: Albert Morey and Hattie E. Baird residents of Milan.  Source: marriage records, Monroe county.

Bunce Emma

See Bunce, Jenny.   Married Charles Gauntlett.

Bunce
Ephraim

Ephraim Buntz was born in 1760, the son of Benjamin and Rebeccca Buntz.  He died in 1839, buried at Town Hill cemetery in Egremont, Mass.  Ephraim’s wife was Hannah Spalding. Hannah was born in 1767 and died in 1850; her father was John Spaulding, her mother was Sarah Newell.  Ephraim and Hannah had five children: (1) John Bunce b. Aug. 22, 1803 in Berkshire, Mass. Married to Mary Smith. Died 1881 in London twp.  (2) Ira b. July 20, 1797 in Berkshire  Mass., married Eleanor Wells. Ira died Sept. 28, 1875 in N. Egremont, Mass. (3) Hannah.  (4) Miranda.

Bunce
Ephraim

Ephraim and Hannah Buntz had five children.  (1) Ira Bunce b. 1797, d. 1875.  (2) Abraham Buntz, b. 1798 in Mass. (3) John, b. 1803 in Massachusetts. (4) Hannah. (5) Marinda.

Bunce
Etta

Etta A. Bunce died Mar. 3, 1905, according to Monroe death register, book B page 256. She was married. Age: 40, plus 7 months, 11 days. Lived in Dundee. Born in Michigan. Father: W. D. Black. (Block?) Mother: Eunice B. Field, born in NY.

Bunce
Fanny

John Bunce, born Aug. 22, 1803, married his second wife, Fanny Ferster Sacket on April 26, 1839.  (Ferster is sometimes spelled “Firster.”)  Fanny was a widow.  Her first husband was a guy named Sacket.  Fanny was born in 1817, or more likely 1819.  When she married John Bunce, Fanny already had a son, Arden H. Sacket, born Dec. 25, 1837.  He joined the Bunce family with no serious problems upon his mother’s marriage to John Bunce.  John Bunce was his step-father, but as it turned out John raised Arden to adulthood even after Fanny’s death.  Fanny died Dec. 12, 1844 and was buried in Spalding Cemetery. Source: M. Rooks.

Bunce
Fanny E.

Fanny E. Bunce, b. Dec. 12, 1844, was daughter of Fanny and John Bunce. She was married Sept. 22, 1861 in York Twp to her first husband Wellington Merril (Merrill).  The coule lived in Claire County.  She married her second husband, Willis Munger, in 1905. She died in 1926, and is buried in Clare, Mich. Source: M. Rooks and K. Wheaton.

Bunce
Fanny S.

Fanny and John Bunce had four children, besides Arden Sacett, her son by a previous marriage.  (1) Laura Ann Bunce, b July 26, 1840; (2) James Harvey Bunce, born March 19, 1842, died 1846, buried in Spaulding cemetery near Milan; (3) Hannah Mariah Bunce, born Dec. 25, 1843, married Nathan C. Putnam on Jan. 9, 1865 in London twp, and she died Oct. 11, 1922 in Washington, Iowa, is buried in Marble Park cemetery in Milan; (4) Fanny E. Bunce, b. Dec. 12, 1844, married Wellington Merrill on Sept. 22, 1861 in York twp., then married Willis Munger in 1905, Fanny E. died in 1926, buried in Clare, Mich.

Bunce
Frances E.

George W. Duncal, 26, of Ottawa, Ohio was married Sept. 25, 1876 to Frances E. Bunce, 16, of Whiteford, she was born in Monroe county.  The marriage took place in Petersburgh by J. H. Gage, justice of the peace.

Bunce George

The 1870 census in Milan township turned up the following individuals with last name Bunce, sharing a residence:  Arnold F., 18, b. Mass; Daniel W., 13, b. Mass; Estel, 3, b. Mass; George, 42, b. NY, laborer; George H., 16, b. Mass, Ida, 11, b. Mass, Phildelia, 38, b. NY, and Sterling, 20, b. Mass.

Bunce
George

George H. Bunce, 27, of Milan, born in Massachusetts, worked as a “coal burner.” He was married Aug. 29, 1880 in London Township to Olive Wilcox, 31, of Milan, born in Hudson. Performed by Henry Palmer, justice of the peace. Witnessed by Perry E. Palmer and Alice C. Palmer of London township.

Bunce George

George H. Bunce, 39, second marriage, resident of Milan (or Milan twp), born in Massachusetts. Occupation: farmer. Father George Bunce. Mother Fidelia Hollenbeck.
Bride: Jennie Miller, Mrs. age 39, second marriage, resident of Dundee, born in Michigan, occupation teacher. Married Oct. 27, 1892 in Dundee by Wm. H. Skentlebury, Min. Witnessed by:  T. R. Brewer and Sarah Brewer of Dundee.  Source: marriage records.

Bunce George

George Bunce “1850” only date.  Source:  Azalia cemetery.

Bunce
Hannah

Hannah M. Bunce, daughter of John and Fanny Bunce, was born in London [township], Monroe county, Mich., Dec. 25, 1843 and died in Washington, Iowa, October 11, 1922, after having suffered intensely from the effects of a paralytic stroke which occurred on July 8, 1922.   On January 9, 1865, she was united in marriage to Nathan C. Putnam.   Note: she is buried in Marble Park Cemetery.

Bunce
Hannah

Hannah Spaulding was born in 1767 in Canaan, Connecticut, and died in April 1850.  Hannah Spaulding’s parents were John Spaulding and Sarah.  Her husband was Ephraim Buntz.  It is possible that someone in Hannah’s family established the Spalding Cemetery south of Milan, the oldest cemetery in the Milan area.  Source: M. Rooks.

Bunce
Hannah

Hannah Maria Bunce, the daughter of John and Fanny Bunce, was born Dec. 25, 1843.  She was married to Nathan C. Putnam Jan. 9, 1865 in London Township.  Her father, acting as Justice of the Peace, officiated.  Source: M. Rooks.

Bunce Henry

Henry W. Bunce was b. Dec. 24, 1855, the son of John J. Bunce and Dorcas Carpenter. His first wife was Amelia Margaret Haight, with a wedding in June 1878. Second marriage, Ella Hoagland, of Carleton, March 8, 1884.  Source: Karen W.

Bunce
Harry

Harry W. Bunce was born Aug. 26, 1881. Father: Daniel Bunce of Milan, occupation:  coal burner, born in NY. Mother: Susie Bunce of Milan, born in Mich.

Bunce
Henry

Henry W. Bunce, 28, of Carleton, and born in London township, was married to Ella M. Hogeland, 25, of Carleton, born in Ash twp.  Henry’s occupation: Merchant. Wedding: March 8, 1884 in Carlton.  Page 185 of marriage records book.

Bunce
Henry W.

Henry W. Bunce, 22, of London township, a farmer, was married June 2, 1878 to Margaret A. Haight. She was also from London twp.  Wedding took place in London twp. with Robert McKinney officiating as justice of the peace.  Witness: Charles W. Gauntlett and Jennie Gauntlett who both reside in York township.  Source: marriage record. Note: Jennie Gauntlett was Henry’s sister.

Bunce Henry

Henry Bunce, 24, farmer, b. MI, lived very close as neighbors to John J. Bunce. Henry’s wife, Amelia, was 29, b. MI. Daughter Leo Agnes, 1.  Source: 1880 census, London twp.

Bunce
Ira

Ira Bunce was the brother of John Bunce.  Ira was the father of Lathan Bunce.  John was the father of Jenny Bunce Gauntlett. Source: M. Rooks.

Bunce
Ira

Ira Buntz had a son, Lathan Bunce, born July 25, 1822.  Ira had ten children.  Two of Ira’s grandchildren were in Milan, Sterling Norman Bunce who married Rebecca A. Ousterhout in 1871 in Milan. There was an Arnold T. Bunce who married Adeline Thompson on June 21, 1873 in East Milan [Azalia]. George Henry Bunce married Olive Wilcox in1876 in London township.  Daniel Wesley Bunce married Susan A. Dale on Oct. 29, 1880 in Milan.  All those guys were brothers or grandsons of Ira Bunce. Source: M. Rooks.

Bunce James

James H. Bunce was b. March 14 1842. His parents were John J. Bunce and Fanny Ferster Bunce. He died in 1846, probably four years old. Buried at Spaulding cemetery.

Bunce
Jenny

Emma Jane (Jenny) Bunce was born Dec. 19, 1857 in London Township, daughter of John Bunce/Buntz and Dorcas Carpenter.  Jenny died Oct. 21, 1931.  She was married to Charles Gauntlett. 

Bunce Jennie

Jennie Bunce b. 1847 d. 1923.  Source: Azalia cemetery. (Date of birth may be wrong.)

Bunce Jenny

Jennie Bunce, real name “Emma Jane” Bunce, was b. Dec. 19, 1857 in London Township. Her parents were John Bunce and Dorcas Hurd Bunce. Jenny married Charles Gauntlett Aug. 28, 1876.  She died Oct.21, 1931 in Milan.  Source:  Marjorie Rooks.

Bunce
John

John Bunce lived in London Township.  Bunce Road is named after him. NOTE: Marjorie Rooks, a Bunce descendant, says his name was originally “Buntz” but he changed it hoping to make it sound more American.

Bunce
John

John Buntz of Milan was born August 22, 1803.  (History of Monroe County, page 35).  He came to Michigan with his parents in 1833.  He married the widow of Dr. Isaac Hurd, with the wedding on Feb. 3, 1850. That made him an instant step-father to five children.  Dr. Hurd had died in Milan in 1844.  Those five children were as follows:  Maria, b. 1836;  George, 1838; Andrew, 1840; Hannah, 1842; and Mary Ann, 1844. The family lived on a farm in London Township and then moved to Milan in 1883.

Bunce
John

“Having sold my farm, I have for sale 5 hogs, several cows, 1 3-year-old bull, a mower, reaper, large kettle, scraper, and numerous other farming tools.  JOHN BUNCE.” Source: advertisement in the Milan Leader, March 23, 1883.

Bunce
John

John Bunce (Buntz) b. Aug. 22, 1803.  John married his second wife, Fanny Sacket, on April 26, 1839.  The third wife of John Bunce was Dorcas Hurd, widow of Dr. Isaac Hurd.

Bunce
John
wives

John J. Bunce was born Aug. 22, 1803. His father was Ephraim Bunce who died in 1839. (Mother Hannah.)  First Marriage:  John married his first wife, Mary Polly Smith, on Sept. 3, 1825. Mary “Polly” was born Oct. 15, 1803, and died Nov. 6, 1838. They had five children. (1) John Bunce b. June 27, 1825 in Oswego county, NY; (2) Mary Elmira “Lucy E.” b. Nov. 12, 1827 in Mass.; (3) Sally Lurena b. Oct. 12, 1833; (4)  Caroline b. April 28,1833; (5) Sarah Adeline Bunce b. Jan. 21, 1834.  
Second Marriage:  Then on April 26, 1839, John J. Bunce married his second wife, Fanny Fester Sackett. Fanny was born 1819 and died Dec.12, 1844. John and Fanny had four children together: (6) Laura Ann b. July 26, 1840; (7) James H. b. March 14, 1842; (8) Hannah M. Bunce b. Dec. 25, 1843; (9) Fanny E. Bunce b. Dec. 12, 1844.  Fanny was a widow when she met John Bunce, she already had had a son from her first marriage-- Arden Sackett. After Fanny’s death, John raised the step-son as one of his own. 
Third Marriage:  Then John married his third wife, Dorcas (Carpenter) Hurd, another widow. Her late husband was Dr. Isaac Hurd of Milan. Dorcas already had 5 children by Dr. Hurd, and after marrying John Bunce she had three more: (10) Alice L. b. Sept. 9, 1852; (11) Henry W. b. Dec. 24, 1855; (12) Jennie b. Dec. 19, 1857.
The patriarch of the Bunce family, John J. Bunce, died July 24, 1887, and was buried at Spaulding cemetery.  His remains may have been transferred to London Vault cemetery.

Bunce
John J..

John J. Bunce, son of John and Mary Smith Bunce, was born June 27, 1825 in Amboy, Oswego county, NY, and he served as treasurer of London Township, Michigan in 1877. On Aug. 12, 1849, he married Delia A. Haight, the daughter of Samuel Haight.  John died Sept. 20, 1909 in London township.  Source: M. Rooks and K. Wheaton.

Bunce
John J.

John  J. Bunce, 54, farmer, was b. NY. His father was b. Mass. And his mother b. Conn. John’s wife, Delia A. Bunce, 52, was b. NY, her parents b. NY. Daughter Mary, 26, b. Wisconsin. Son Samuel, 16, assists on the farm, b. MI. Lives very close to Henry Bunce, 24. Source: London twp. census, 1880.

Bunce Lathan

Lathan Bunce, general farmer.  Sec. 24.  Atlas Monroe County 1876 by F. W. Beers & Co. “Milan” business directory.  

Bunce Lathram

Lathram Bunce, 57, farmer, b. Mass., father b. Mass., mother b. NY. That is report of 1880 census, Milan twp. Wife, Elizabeth M., 54, b. NY, both her parents b. NY. Also in the home: Albert Mory, 15, “laborer,” b. Illinois. Also in home: Hattie E. Baird, 11, b. MI.

Bunce Laura

Laura Ann Bunce was born July 26, 1840. Her parents were John J. Bunce and Fanny Fester Sackett.  Laura married Hudson R. Lowell, age 34, on Oct. 13, 1858 in Pittsburgh. They lived in Kent County, Mich.

Bunce
Leo

Leo Agnes Bunce was born April 7, 1879 in London twp. Father: Henry Bunce of London, a farmer, born in Mich. Mother: Amelia Bunce of London, born in Mich.

Bunce
Mary
Elmira

Mary Elmira Bunce had the nickname “Lucy E.” She was born Nov. 12, 1827 in Mass. Her parents were John J. Bunce and Mary “Polly” Smith.

Bunce
Mary
Smith

Mary Smith was born Oct. 15, 1803 in Orleans County, NY. She met John Buntz in Sandusky, Ohio while he was sailing the Great Lakes.  They married.  John bought some government land in Monroe County, Michigan, and started farming. Mary Smith Buntz died Nov. 26, 1838.  The (1820?) census found her in Connecticut.  They had five children:  (1) John J. Bunce, b. June 27, 1825; (2) Mary Elmina Bunce, b. Nov. 12, 1827 in Massachusetts, possible nickname “Lucy E.”; (3) Sally Lurena Bunce, b. Oct. 12, 1829, died in 1840, buried in Spaulding cemetery near Milan; (4) Caroline Bunce, b. April 28, 1833, married William Jewell in 1852, died after 1900, is buried in Renville county, Minnesota; and (5) Sarah Adeline Bunce, b.June 21, 1834, married Nov. 27, 1858 to her first husband, Jean Louis Porchett, and second husband was Daniel with same last name as first husband, possibly brother of first husband; Sarah died Oct. 17, 1904 in Panora, Guthrie county, Iowa.  Source; M. Rooks and Karen W.

Bunce Mary
Smith

John Bunce (Buntz) and his wife Mary Smith had some children, including these:  (1) Lucy Elmira, born Nov. 12, 1827; (2) Caroline, born April 28, 1833; (3) Sarah Adeline, born Jan. 21, 1834. 

Bunce
Maud

Maud Bunce was born April 6, 1874 in Milan. Father: Arnold Bunce of  Milan, a laborer, born in NY. Mother: Adeline of Milan, born in Mich.

Bunce Maud

James W. Riley, 27, resident Milan (or Milan twp) born in Michigan, occupation farmer. Father: Owen Riley, mother Annie Cursy. Bride: Maud Bunce, 19, resident of Milan, born in Michigan, occupation teacher. Her father: Arnold Bunce. Mother: Adeline Thompson. Married Nov. 13, 1892 in Raisinville by Israel Mudge, minister.  Source: Marriage records.

Bunce Nathan

Nathan Bunce, Co. A 4 th Mich Cav.  Source: Azalia cemetery records

Bunce
Orrin

Orrin L. Bunce was born Aug. 3, 1877. Father: Arnold Bunce, of Milan, a laborer, born in Mich. Mother: Adaline Bunce of Milan (or Milan twp), born in Mich.

Bunce Orrin (“Oren”)

Oren L. Bunce, 23, resident of Milan, born in Michigan, occupation farmer, father Arnold F. Bunce, mother Adeline Thompson. Bride: Lottie Bartow, 17, resident of Milan, born in Michigan, father Henry J. Bartow, mother Sarah A. Beeken. Married July 31, 1901 in Rea by W. S. Ostrander, clergyman. Witness: Harvey J. Ostrander and Maud Springer, both residents of Rea. Source:  Marriage records, Monroe County.  Note: Rea (pronounced “Ray”) was small town south of Cone, no longer exists.

Bunce
Oren

Oren Bunce was listed in the 1900 census as living in Milan township, but not inside the Village of Milan.  He was b. Sept. 1879 in Mich., age 22, single.  His father b. in NY, mother b. Ireland. His occupation: farmer laborer. He was living in home of Albert Campbell at the time.  Census taker describes Oren Bunce as “servant” which might mean hired hand.

Bunce Sally

Sally Lurena Bunce was b. Oct. 12, 1829. She died in 1840 and was buried at Spaulding Cemetery near Milan.  Source: Karen Wheaton.

Bunce Sarah

Sarah Adeline Bunce was born Jan. 21, 1834.  Her parents were John J. Bunce and Mary “Polly” Smith. Sarah married her first husband Nov. 27, 1858, Jean Louis Porchett. Had a daughter by this marriage, Alice or Hattie Alice was the girl’s name.  Her second husband was Daniel Porchett, perhaps a brother of Jean Louis.   Sarah Adeline died Oct. 17, 1904 in Panova, Guthrie county, Iowa.  Source: K.W.

Bunce Theresa

Floyd Lewis, 20, resident of Milan, born in Milan (twp probably), occupation farmer, his father was Warren Lewis, mother was Eliza Younglove. Bride: Theresa Bunce, 20, resident of Milan, born in Milan, father Arnold Bunce, mother Josephine Thompson. Married Dec. 9, 1896 in Azalia by C. E. Marvin, M. E. minister. Witnesses: Oren Bunce and Fae Winters, both residents of Azalia.

Bunce Tressa

Tressa Bunce was born Jan. 20, 1876. Father: Arnold Bunce, a laborer, born in NY. Mother: Adeline Bunce of Milan, born in Mich.

Alice J. Burnham died July 29, 1872 of consumption in York twp. She was single, age 20 years, 4 months, _ days, born in NY. Her parents were Lyman Burnham and Josephine Burnham both of York twp. Source: Washtenaw county death records.

Burnham Allen
b. abt. 1797

Allen Burnham married Olive M. Hanson in 1825.  Allen Burnham died Aug. 29, 1836 in York Township when he was hit by lightning.  Allen was 39 when he died.  He was buried in Judd cemetery.  His wife Olive was born in Maine in 1808.  Olive and Allen had six children: (1) William H., b. in NY Dec. 17, 1826; (2) Lyman, b. in NY in 1828; (3, 4) twins Eben and Emily, b. in NY in 1831; (5) Harriett, b. in Mich. or NY 1834; (6) John, b. in MI June 30, 1835.  Source: Ron M

Burnham Allen b. abt. 1797

 “Lightning killed two men in York township August 29, 1836, in a fearful manner. The unfortunate men were Allen Burnham, and his hired man, Dennis Kelly. The only eye witness was Burnham's twelve-year-old son [William]. He saw a ball of fire descend and his father fall. The men were unloading hay and were standing on the barn floor, six feet from the door. As the father fell his cap blew out the barn door, past the boy who stood in the door. So little could the boy realize what had happened that he turned and ran after the hat. When he came back he saw … the barn afire.” [A portion of this report is deleted, too gruesome and violent.]  Source: Past and Present, Washt. County, Beakes, 1927, p. 815.

Burnham Allen b. abt. 1797

Starting in about 1833 or 1834, Allen Burnham served with John Marvin on the Board of Trustees for a newly-established Methodist-Episcopal church in Saline.  Dennis Kelly was also a member of that church.  Source:  p. 1383, Histrory of Washtenaw County, section on Saline.

Burnham Allen E.
b. 1830

Allen E. Burnham was 40 when he answered the 1870 census in York township. He was a farmer with $300 in real estate to his name. Wife Nancy, 39.  Son Charlie, 6, b. Mich.  Also in the home: Olive Case, 61, b. Maine, and she was deaf.  See “Case.”  His year of birth: probably 1830.

Burnham Allen H.
b, 1854

Allen Hanson Burnham was b. Feb. 8, 1854 in MI. His father was William H. Burnham. His mother was Jane Lawrence Burnham.  His middle name is based on his father’s mother, Olive Hanson.  In 1874 he married Melissa Whiting, the daughter of George and Mary Whiting, who were owners and proprietors of the Babcock Hotel.  They were married in Milan.  The couple settled on the old Sawyer farm, on the corner of Platt and Arkona roads. They had one child while living there, a daughter, Linnie.  In 1886 they moved to N. Dekota where some additional children were born.  Allen H. Burnham died in 1909.  His wife brought his body back to Milan.  She has stayed in Milan after his death, and when she died in February 1948, she was buried in Marble Park Cemetery.   Note:  see obit of Fuller Dexter, apparently Allen H. Burnham returned to Milan on or before 1899.

Burnham Allen H.

Marble Park Cemetery lists Allen H. Burnham, 1855-1909. 

Burnham Allen H. Mrs.

Mrs. Melissa Burnham, 92, died [in February 1948] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Linnie Blackmer, 42 Tolan Street, early Friday morning. She was born in Milan Nov. 29, 1856 to George and Mary Whiting. Her parents were owners and proprietors of a local hotel [Babcock Hotel] which stood on the corner now occupied by the Moore and Minto Store.  In 1874 she married Allan Hanson Burnham in Milan and they settled on the Sawyer farm, on the corner of Platt and Arkona roads. There one daughter, Linnie, was born. In 1886 they moved to N. Dakota and had more children; Mrs. Ada Payne, and 3 sons, Lee, Clair, and Maynard. They also had a son Lawrence who died at age 9. Upon the death of Mr. Burnham in 1909, she brought his body back to Milan and she has stayed in Milan almost constantly since then.  Burial at Marble Park cemetery.

Burnham Augusta

C. Augusta Burnham died Jan. 14, 1872 in Milan, due to thrush in throat. She was married, 35 years old, born in NY.  Her parents were Wm. Taylor and Rebecca Taylor of York Township, Mich. Source: Washtenaw county death records.

Burnham Betsey

Betsey Burnham was included in York twp census in 1880, at age 5, b. MI. She was the niece of Othnield and Jane E. Gooding.

Burnham Calvin

This Burnham family was living in Summerfield with Petersbuerg Post Office when US census arrived in 1870. Calvin Burnham, 79, b. Mass. Edward E. Burnham, 27, b. MI. Marinne Burnham, 69, b. Mass. Mary Ann, 68, b. Mass. Obediah, 70, b. Mass. Rachel, 25, b. MI.  Probably not related to Lyman.

Burnham Clarissa

Marble Park cemetery has Burnham, Clarissa, wife of John, Jan. 24, 1851 - May 23, 1911.

Burnham Edward

During the 1880 Milan Township census, Edward Burnham was found, age 18, b. Indiana. Occupation: works on a farm.

Burnham Emily

Emily Burnham was born about 1831 in NY to Allen and Olive Hanson Burnham.  The Burnham family came to York twp around 1832-34.  She married Jacob M. Van Ness Oct. 3, 1850 in Washtenaw County. He was born about 1825 so he was 6 years older than her.  Emily and Jacob had at least four children:  (1) Olive E. Van Ness, b. 1852 in Mich (or perhaps Ohio).  (2) Nora Van Ness, b. about 1854 in MI.  (3) Lucy Van Ness, b. about 1856 in MI.  (4) Mercy Van Ness, b. about 1858 in MI.  The family moved to Ohio and by 1860 they were in Toledo. 

Burnham Emily

Emily Burnham may have divorced her first husband, Jacob Van Ness, by 1870, when the census showed him living alone in Ypsilanti township and working as a farm laborer.  The 1870 census shows Emily living with William E. Howard in Grand Rapids

Burnham Hanson

Hanson Burnam, 52, b. NY, according to 1880 census.  His father b. VT. His mother is Olive, she is b. Maine.  The mother, Olive Case, 73, b. MI, her father was b. Maine, her mother was b. Maine, she is widowed. Also in home: Josephine Canine, 19, b. MI, SWF. Also in home: Albert Canine, 24, b. MI, his parents b. NY, “works on farm.” York twp census 1880.  Note: his full name is William Hanson Burnham. See “William Burnham.”

Burnham Harriett

Harriett Burnam was born in Michigan or New York in 1834. She was the daughter of Olive M. Hanson (born in Maine in 1808) and Allen Burnham.   Source: Ron M.

Burnham John

John Burnham was buried in Marble Park cemetery, along with his wife Clariss.  John lived from Aug. 30, 1835 to Aug. 24, 1902.

Burnham John

John Burnham is in Marble Park Cemetery, he died Aug. 24, 1902 age 66 years, 11 mos 24 days. Source:  info on gravemarks, located at Milan public library.

Burnham John S.

John S. Burnham was 22, living in York Township, when the census taker came by in 1870. His post office was “Strong Creek.”  Also in home: Jassly Burnham, 23, female, b. Ohio, probably his wife. Jatharo Bonney, 16, farm laborer, lived there, and Mary Kanouse, 14, b. Mich.  Also in the home: Elizabeth Garclom, 49, b. NY.

Burnham John

Jennie O. Burnham was b. June 12, 1867 in York twp. She was daughter of John Burnham, mechanic, b. Mich, and Jennie E. Burnham. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1. p. 49.

Burnham Lyman

Lyman Burnham was b. 4-17-1828 and died 9-11-1915.  From Marble Park records.  He must be the same guy who sold his wagon making shop to the village for a fire department.

Burnham Lyman

Lyman was 52 and b. in NY when he spoke to the census taker in 1880 in York township. He said his father was b. VT, but Lyman was b. NY. His occupation: wheelwright. Wife Emaline, 38. Also Minnie Harris, 13, Rena Burnhan, 8, and John U. Burnhan, 3.  Census taker spelled his name “Burnhan.”

Burnham Lyman

Lyman Burnham was 72, working as a carpenter, when he answered the 1900 census in York township. Emily D. Burnham was 58.

Burnham Lyman

In 1910, Lyman Burnham was 81, living at 15 Hurd St.  He was b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. Maine. His spouse Delia had 4 children, 3 of them still living.

Burnham Lyman

Lyman Burnham was a carpenter, and he served in the Civil War.  After the sugar scandal was over, the president of the Electric Sugar Refining company of New York spoke to Lyman.  Lyman at that point told him it was a lot of humbug. 

Burnham Lyman

In 1874, an atlas of York Township showed an idealized drawing of the “Milan House” hotel, with Lyman Burnham as proprietor.  Appears to be a two-story wood structure.

Burnham Lyman

Lyman had two wives during his lifetime.  Maybe 4?

Burnham Lyman

Lyman Burnham, who sold his wagon making shop to the Village of Milan for use as a fire department, had a younger sister Emily who married William E. Howard.  Emily found herself smack in the middle of the Great Sugar Scandal, and Lyman went to New York to help out.  See “Howard.”

Burnham Lyman

Lyman Burnham married his 4th wife Delia Pratt Hardy in Sandwich, Ontario, Canada in 1903.  Source:  Karen W. of Ann Arbor.

Burnham Lyman

Lyman Burnham gets married to Delia Hardy in Essex County, Canada.  He was 70 at the time, b. in NY, his father was Allen Burnham, mother “Ellen Harrison” and the wedding took place June 2, 1903. Bride was 56, she was b. NY, daughter of Albert Pratt and Ellen McCarr.  See also “Pratt, Delia”

Burnham John

John Burnham died 8-24-1902 at the age of 66 years, 11 months, 24 days.  Marble Park.  (Born June 30, 1835.)

Burnham John

John Burnham was b. York twp. Aug. 30, 1835. He died Aug. 24, 1902. His occupation: Carpenter and builder by trade. He had two children, Mrs. William Gooding and Harry Burnham.  He was buried at Marble Park.  Source: news clipping.

Burnham William

William Burnham was 24 and b. in NY when the census taker came to his York township home in 1850. Eben Burnham was 19, b. NY. Emily Burnham was 19, b. NY. Harriet, 16, b. NY. John 14, b. MI. Also in the home: Rachel Rice, 46, b. NY.

Burnham William H.

William H. Burnham was 34 and b. in NY when he spoke to census taker in 1860 from his York twp home.  He had a Manchester Post Office address.  Occupation: Farmer. Also in home: Jane M. Burnham, 37; Caroline E., 8; Allen H., 6; Lillian J., 5. Also in home: George Clealand, 18.  See also:  “Hanson Burnham.”

Burnham William H.

William H. Burnham was 43 during the 1870 census in York township. He was b. NY, a farmer, with $4,800 in real estate and $1500 in personal property. Jane A. Burnham, 47, was in the home, probably his wife. Allen H. Burnham, 16, farm laborer, b. Mich., probably his son.  Lillie J. Burnham, 14. Richard Bate, 23, farm laborer, b. England, probably hired hand.

Burnham William H.

W. H. Burnham, a farmer in Sec. 26 of York township, with a post office in Milan, was born in NY on Dec. 17, 1826. His parents were Allen and Olive Harrison Burnham-- Allen was born in NY, and Olive was b. in Maine.  Allen was killed by lightning. He was in his barn at the time. The barn took fire, and his body was nearly consumed.  W. H. married in Monroe County, NY on July 4, 1849. His bride was Jane M. Lawrence. Jane was b. Feb. 7, 1823 in NY. The couple had 4 children:  (1) Helen, b. Nov. 13, 1850; (2) Caroline E., b. July 10, 1852; (3) Allen H., b. Feb. 8, 1854; and (4) Lillian J. b. Nov. 7, 1855.  W. H. Burnham owns 120 acres and is a Democrat. Source: 1881 Washtenaw County History page 1426. 

Burnham William H.

William H. Burnham is shown as the owner of a chunk of land on the NE corner of Platt and Arkona, according to a York township atlas published in 1874. The atlas indicates a house on the corner, right about where the “McGovern” house is located today.

Burns Minnie

Minnie M. Burns was b. June 30, 1869 in York twp. Her father: Thomas Burns, a farmer. Mother Lottie Burns b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 122.

Burt
Mr.

As an illustration of the enterprising spirit of Milan’s inhabitants, we have but to point to the fine residence of C. D. Blackmar and the almost palatial residences of Dr. Bessac and Mr. Burt, now being built. Source: Hist. of Washt. County 1881 Chapman.

Burt
C. M.

Mr. C. M. Burt ran a hardware store at the NW corner of East Main Street and Ferman Street in Milan, according to the Delaforce essay.  The store building was a wood structure which had been used as a school on the south side of the street, and was moved across the street because it got to be too small for a school.  Delaforce says J. Henry Ford (Mooreville Ford) later replaced that wood structure with a brick building, and the brick building later became home to Bassitt’s.

Burt
Henry

Henry M. Burt.  Hardware dealer.  Res. And P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Burt
Henry

Feb. 14, 1877.  Seller, David Blackmer of York township.  Buyer:  Henry M. Burt of York township.  Price: $1,100.  Babcock Hotel in downtown Milan.  Allen B. Hanson, Justice of the peace. Witness: C. M. Blackmer. L. 83 p. 569

Burt
Mary

April 19, 1886.  Seller:  Mary A. Burt of York twp.  Buyer:  J. Henry Ford of York twp.  Price: $1,800.  Subject to a mortgage of $1,000 to N. P. Thompson, which will be paid by Mr. Ford.  Property: Babcock Hotel in downtown Milan.  Mell Barnes, notary public.  Witness: Mary Zimmerman.  Liber 114 p. 332.   Note:  Mary owned it because her husband bought it and gave it to her.

Augustus Keif Butler was born Sept. 22, 1847 in Germany. He married July 1871 to Adelaide Southard. August died Feb. 6, 1929.  His real name at birth was Augustus Keif. He went to live with the Butler family and work on their farm.  He decided to use the last name Butler.  He came to the US with his parents in 1853, settling in Detroit.  He lived in Stoney Creek and Ypsilanti, then in 1882 he went to live in Milan.  He has lived on First Street since 1911 (at NE corner of York St.).  Source LS.

Butler August

August Butler died Feb. 6, 1929. Age 81.  He was born Sept. 22, 1847 in Germany. [His original last name is not known.  He was raised in the Butler family and used their last name all of his life.  He was the equivalent of an adopted child.]  At the time of his death, he was a retired farmer.  Informant: Alney Butler.  Stony Creek Cemetery.  

Butler Grace

Grace M. Wilson was born Jan. 1869, the daughter of Charles H. Wilson and Alzina A. Mead.  Grace married Wilmer F. Butler on Nov. 17, 1892.

Butler Franklin

Franklin Butler, 38, b. MI, farmer. Wife, Catharine Butler, 32, b. NJ.  Son, Wilmer Butler, 11, b. MI. Son Frederic Butler, 8, b. MI. Gertrude Butler, 3. Cassius Butler, 2, son, b. MI. York twp census 1880.

Butler Franklin

Franklin Butler, farmer, sec. 27; P. O., Milan; was born in Wayne Co., Mich., May 26, 1840. His parents were Riley and Mary (Pennell) Butler, the former a native of New York, and the latter of New Jersey. They came to Michigan in 1840, first locating in Wayne county, and in 1858 removing to this county, where the former died in 1864. The mother is still living. Mr. Butler was married, Feb. 28, 1868, to Catherine Allen, born in this county Feb. 28, 1848, and daughter of Loratus C. and Sarah (Dewey) Allen. The fruits of this union have been the birth of four children: (1) Wilmer F., born Jan. 28, 1869; (2) Fred., born Jan. 19, 1872; (3) Gertrude, born Nov. 28, 1876, and (4) Cassius V., born Dec. 26, 1879. Mr. Butler is now filling his second term as Treasurer of York tp. He owns 150 acres of land, and votes with the Republican party. Source: History of Washtenaw county, 1881, page 1425.

Butler
Fred

Fred Butler was b. Dec. 19, 1871 in York twp. His father Frank Butler was a farmer, b. MI. His mother Catharine Butler was b. NJ. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 223.

Butler
Fred

Fred Allen Butler lived on Mooreville Road in York twp.  He had a dairy farm there.  His wife, Martha Redlin, was born in Germany in 1877. 

Butler
Lorraine

On June 6, 2002, Lorraine Butler Schaffner Gay died in Freesno, California at the age of 102. She was born May 1, 1900 in Milan to Fred and Martha Butler.  She attended Normal College (EMU) then taught at the Shaw one room schoolhouse in Mooreville from 1920-21.  In 1924 she married George “Roe” Shaffner.  In 1955 she married Donald Gay.  She was survived by her brother Jack Butler and sister Alice Allstetter.  

Butler Lovatus

Lovatus A. Bulter (Lovatus Allen Butler) was born in July 2, 1902, son of Fred and Martha Butler of Milan. Butler farm on Mooreville Road.  He married Eunice Rehberg of Maybee in 1928 probably.  His younger sister Alice was a flower girl at the wedding.  He was the postmaster in Milan as early as 1942 and retired in about 1952.  He bought out out his brother so he could sell lunch meat at the Little Store on Dexter at Ideal.  He died in 1984 and is buried in Marble Park cemetery.  Source: A. A. younger sister.

Butler Martha

Martha A. Butler of 568 Mooreville Rd. died Oct. 29, 1951.  She was born in Germany Oct. 20, 1877.  She was a widow. Her father was William Redlin. Mother: Fredericka Wagner. Martha’s husband was Fred A. Butler.  Informant: Jack Butler.  Marble Park.  Source: death records.

Butler Myrtle

Myrtle Marie Butler was b. May 17, 1905 at 208 York Street in Milan.  She was actually born at a hospital.  She was married Aug. 10, 1925 to Louis Conde McMullen, who was born Nov. 24, 1904 and died April 10, 1985.  Myrtle died May 16, 1964. She was called a Marie as a small child, but when she started school she was called Myrtle.  Source: LS.

Butler Olney

Olney Silas Butler was the son of  “August” Butler.  Olney was born Oct. 14, 1879.  His father was born in Germany.  Olney was born in the Stoney Creek or Ypsilanti area.  He died April 13 1960.  He married Dec. 20, 1904 to Anna Hallock.  Adelaid was from the Stoney Creek area.  She was born Dec. 11, 1846 and died Aug. 24, 1920. Source: LS

Butler Olney

Olney Butler is shown in a group photo with adult men and adult women.  He is standing next to a picture on the wall of a horse.  He is third from left in back.

Butler Wilmer

Wilmer Butler was b. Feb. 28, 1869 in York twp. He was the son of Frank Butler, a farmer b. Mich., and Catharine Butler, b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 121.

Butler Wilmer

Wilmer Butler married Grace M. Wilson, daughter of flour mill owner Charles M. Wilson.  They were married Nov. 17, 1892.  For a while, he was partners with Mr. Gauntlett in a shoe store business in Detroit.  (Must have been Charles Gauntlett.)

Butler Wilmer

Wilmer Butler, oldest son of Franklin and Catherine Allen Butler, died in Detroit Aug. 19, 1948.  He was at his desk in his story, Valpey Shoe Store on Woodward avenue in Detroit, when he was stricken, and died immediately. He was born on Butler farm near Milan. He attended school in Milan. Started working in Charles Gauntlett store in the shoe department. On Nov. 17, 1893, he married Grace Wilson, daughter of Charles H. Wilson.  They had four children, Beatrice, who died in infancy, Wilson, Carol, and a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Reynolds, all of Detroit. Funeral in Detroit, burial in Milan.   Among those at the funeral were Charles W. Steidle and Miss Anna Delaforce.

Button

Jean Button was president of People’s State Bank in 1934.  I assume that in this case, the name “Jean” was a man’s name.  In 1934, women had just recently won the right to vote.

Buxton

Rev. Wm. Buxton died Aug. 3, 1892 at the age of 71 years.  He was buried at York Cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson death records.