Dailey Robert

Robert G. Dailey, known as “Bob,” was listed as being in the “Plastics Mfg.” business, with a residence at 495 Redman Rd., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Dalrymple Edward

Edward Dalrymple, 36, farmer, was b. PA, and both his parents were b. PA. That’s what he told the census taker in 1880 at his home in London twp. His wife Cornelia, 35, was b. MI, and her parents were both b. NY. Daughter Louella, 10, b. MI. Son Leslie, 9; and Frankie, 1.

Dalrymple John

Monday of last week, Thomas Dalrymple, son of John Dalrymple, of this village [Milan], in company with one Willis Thurston of Carleton, stole a $5 bill belonging to Dalrymple’s little brother and a pair of boots owned by John. They were taken from John Dalrymple’s house east of town. The pair proceeded to Ann Arbor where, after having a good time came back to Milan on Friday, when they were arrested by Constable Redman, on complaint of John Dalrymple, and taken before Justice Marble, who after a hearing, sentenced them as follows: Thomas Dalrymple 20 days in the jail at Monroe, and Willis Thurson 30 days at the same place. They were takento Monroe the same day.  Source: Milan Leader 1901.

Daniels Chester

Chester Daniels, 34, a farmer, was b. in MI, both his parents were b. in NY.  That’s what he told census taker at his London twp home in 1880. Wife Sarah, 35, b. PA, both parents b. PA. Daughter Ida B., 8, b. MI. Daughter Anna May, 7, b. MI. Son Ora A. 5, b. MI.

Daniels Chester

Chester Daniels was b Feb. 15, 1845. His parents died when he was three, and he went to live with a family at Dundee. He enlisted in 1864 for 1 year. In 1867 he moved to London, and married Sarah Moyer. In 1872 bought a 10-acre farm in Milan twp. Worked in 1874 for Star Bending Co., of London, for 1 1/2 years. He owns 60 acres in London twp where he still lives. They have 3 children, Ida B., Anna and Annis. Mr. Daniels is a Democrat. Source: History of Monroe County, 1890, by Talcott Wing.

Darling Andre

Andre Darling died March 10, 1897. He was one of the boys and one sister who came to Michigan with his father, Fisher Darling.

Darling Fisher

Fisher Darling was living in Mendon, Mass in 1832 or 1833, and decided to go west to Michigan. He was a millright, his wife was a braider for bonnets. Fisher’s daughter and oldest son worked on the project too.  They saved $200 or $300 and on Aug. 14, 1834, set out for the village of Detroit.  There were 4 chidlren: oldest girl was 15 at the time, boy 13, boy 11, and boy 7 years old.  The family stayed at Scio where Fisher had a brother. Fisher bought 120 acres in Section One, London Township in January 1835.  Stayed with a neighbor in London township until the house was built.  Lived in the house for 4 years, then Fisher sold the 40 acres for $400 and a shotgun.  Bought a farm with 120 acres, built a log house there.  Stove was hand made from clay.  Hung a kettle to boil potatoes and venison. Another kettle to bake bread in.  In 1840 Fisher built a 30x40 barn, and in 1843 a frame house with brick chimney. Fanny made brown bread of rye and corn meal and baked in the old brick oven.  Wild animals for game, “Indians a plenty, they were friendly.”  Red Book

Darling Fisher (younger)

Fisher Darling was the son of Gilbert and Elizabeth Darling.  Fisher had a sister Nettie.  Fisher married Eliza Essex. They had one son, Gilbert, who married Iown Crandall on Aug. 14, 1932. Red Book by Arleigh Squires, page 182. 

Darling Gilbert

Gilbert Darling was married to Harriet Gates. She died at the age of 21 in 1854.  They had an infant son who also died.  Gilbert later married Elizabeth Pelton and they had a son Fisher and daughter Nettie.  Gilbert died Aug. 3, 1875.  He was a boy when he came with his family to Michigan from Massachusetts with his father, Fisher Darling.  Source: Red Book by Arleigh Squires.

Darling Matilda

Matilda Darling was the daughter who came to Michigan with her four brothers and parents from Massachusetts.  Matilda Hardy died Aug. 15, 1905.

Darling Nettie

Nettie Darling was the daughter of Gelbert and Harriet Darling.  She married Waldo Draper and lived in Detroit. They had three daughters, Hazel, Malona, and Neva.

Darling Orson

Orson Darling died March 13, 1883. He was one of the boys who came to Michigan from Massachusetts with his father, Fisher Darling.  He was working as a cabinet maker and as the local undertaker.  When he fell ill with tuberculosis, he knew it was incurable, so he built his own coffin before he expired.  Source: Red Book P. 182.

Alfred Davenport was President of the cheese factory in York township. Source: Page 1427 Chapman, History Washt. County.

Davenport Carrie

Carrie J. Davenport was b. Nov. 30, 1868 in York twp. Her father was Humphrey Davenport, a farmer b. NY. Mother: Catherina Davenport, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1.

Davenport Abraham

Nettie May Davenport was b. Feb. 26, 1868 in York twp. Father: Abraham, farmer, b. Mich. Mother: Annie Davenport b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, p. 33.

Davenport Marshall

Marshall Davenport died Monday. He was formerly the owner of the general store in Mooreville. He had been ill 10 years with heart disease.  He sold the store two months ago. It was owned and operated by the Davenport family at least two generations. He sold it to Robert M. Towner of Lansing. Marshall and his wife Clara moved to Salilne with their son Cecil Danvport. He (Marshall) was born in Mooreville April 27, 1876 and was a little more than 60 yeasrs old.  He was buried in Mooreville cemetery. Obit has handwritten date, apparently for date of death:  Aug. 31, 1936.

Davis Alfred

Alfred Davis and Asher Davis both bought a large farm in Sec. 13, Saline twp in 1826. See Chapman, History of Washt County 1881, page 1372.

Davis Asher

Capt. Asher Davis has the gravestone with the earliest date of death, in Judd Cemetery. The stone says he died Aug. 16, 1827 at age 25. He and Alfred Davis bought a large portion of Sec. 13 in Saline Township on May 13, 1826 (See page 1372 Chapman History Washt. County).  Asher died soon after the purchase. In 1881, Alfred was still living, in Grand Rapids, he was the first supervisor of Saline Township.  Asher Davis was the first resident of SalineTwp to die. His remains were interred on Whitney’s farm, and afterward moved near the Judd School House in York twp. 

Davis Charles

Charles Davis elected Trustee of Village of Milan on March 19, 1898.

Davis Nathan

Nathan H. Davis had a farm residence in Sec. 26, Milan township, illustrated as a drawing in the 1876 Monroe County Atlas.

Delaforce Arthur

Arthur J. Delaforce was b. April 27, 1868 in York twp.  Father: James E. Delaforce b. England, farmer. Mother: Marian A. Delaforce b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1. p. 50.

Delaforce

Mrs. George Delaforce, daughter of A. W. Sanford.  See “Sanford.”

Delaforce Willis

Willis Delaforce was b. April 20, 1869 in York twp, son of E. W. J. Delaforce, a farmer, b. England, and Emily Delaforce, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 121.

Denham Harry

Harry Denham, known as “Denny,” was in the “Iron and Steel Dist.” Business, and lived at 711 Mooreville Rd., according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Mrs. Ada Dennison Wilkes, 86, died in St. Petersburg, FL where she has lived 20 years. She was the daughter of Jacob and Emily Bodkin Dennison. Ada was born in 1870 in Cone and lived ther 40 years. She married Richard Wilkes in 1917 in Detroit. He died in 1940. Survived by sisters-in-law Hazel Dennison and Bertha Dennison of Milan.

Dennison Charles

Charles Dennison, third child of Martin and Mary Jane Dennsion, was born in Milan twp on the Old Homestead, one mile east of Cone, April 8, 1874. He did July 12, 1924 at age 50, 3 months and 4 days. On March 7, 1900 he married Jennie Mooney. They had seven children. Three sons, Beuland, Frank C., Martin; four daughters, Mrs. Maurietta Stalter, Rhoda, Marjorie, and Ruby Dennison. The youngest, Ruby, died in infancy.  His survivers include his mother; three brothers, John, Elwood, and James D. Riley; one sister, Mrs. George Auten; one uncle, John Dennison, Sr.; one aunt, Mrs. Hannah Hendershot; etc. Funeral at Cone M. P. church, burial in Rice cemetery.

Dennison Charley

J. E. Dennison received word Tuesday that his brother Charley passed away Monday at Eustius, Fla.  From: The Dundee Reporter, Feb. 22, 1924 page 1 col. 5

Dennison Elmer

Elmer Dennison, 72, of 419 Wabash St., died Tuesday (1964). His parents were John and Flora Crittenden Dennison. He was born Sept. 2, 1882 at Cone. He married Lena Landt on April 26, 1900, at Cone. They lived on a farm for 13 years before moving to Detroit. She died May 12, 1948. June 7, 1949 he married Mrs. Winifred Taylor. He was a member of Odd Fellows; Loyal Order of Moose and Methodist church. Had a son, Stanley of Milan.

Dennison Elmer

Mrs. Elmer D. Dennison, 65, died this morning (May 13, 1948) in her home at 242 Wabash St., Milan. Services will be Sunday at Cone Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles Bragg will officiate. Burial at Rice Cemetery. The former Lena Landt, she was born Aug. 5, 1882 in Milan township, the daughter of William and Martha Landt. Her marriage to Elmer D. Dennison was April 24, 1909, in Rea Methodist Church. In 1910, they moved to Detroit and in 1917 to Milan village. She was a member of Milan Methodist Church, life member and past president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Milan Church and a life member of the Detroit conference W. S. C. S. She was also a member and past noble grand of Clematis Rebekah Lodge, 1999, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband she leaves a son, Stanley of Milan; sister, Mrs. Minnie Chittenden of Detroit, and five g-children. A son, Vere, and a sister, Mrs. Delia Moore, have died. Source: Obit.

Dennison Elwood

Elwood Dennison, 79, of 63 First St, died at noon Saturday [about Aug. 18, 1956]. Born Aug. 24, 1876 in Milan twp, he was the son of Martin and Mary Jane Dennison. He married Gertrude Pillsbeam March 8, 1899 at Adrian. They lived on a farm near Cone for 36 years and moved to the Village of Milan in 1935, where he worked for Ideal Furnace Co. until his retirement in 1946. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March 1949. Survived by wife, a son Harry of Ypsilanti; daughter Mrs. Tressie Wardle of Milan; sister, Mrs. Frank Auten of Cone; etc. A son, Rolland, died in 1904.  Source: obituary M.E.N.
 

Dennison Elwood

The 9-month-old son of Elwood Dennison died Friday morning of diphtheria, and buried at Rice’s cemetery.  Source: Monroe Democrat, Friday, Aug. 12, 1904.

Dennison Eugene

Eugene L. (?) Dennison died Feb. 23, 1932 at age of 51.  His wife was Hazel Curry. Born June 23, 1880 in Saline, Mich. His occupation: Clerk in store.  Father: Jacob Dennison, born in NY state.  Mohter: Emily Bodkin born in Dundee.  Informant: Hazel Dennison.  Rice Cemetery.

Dennison Emily

Emily Bodkin was born in June 1844, and died Nov. 8, 1907. She is buried in Rice cemetery in Milan township, next to her husband Jacob B. Dennison.  She was born in Michigan.  Her parents were probably born in England.  Emily and Jacob had 4 kids: Ada, b. 1870, d. 1957; Nellie, b. 1874; Orrin L., b. 1876, d. 1947; and Eugene Albert, b. 1880, d. 1932.  Source: Helen W. Gay of Rockwood, through Monroe Genealogical Society.

Dennison Emily

Orrie Dennison was called from Toledo on the death of his mother, which occurred Sunday, Aug. 11 (1907). Funeral services held at the M P. church Tuesday following. The family consisted of two sons and two daughters and a bereaved husband.  Source: Record Commercial newspaper clipping.  (Not very informative, is it?)

Dennison Eugene

Eugene Albert Dennison, son of the late Jacob and Emily Dennison, was born in Saline, MI on June 23, 1880 and passed away Feb. 23, 1932 after a short illness.  When a small boy, his parents moved to Milan township where his father conducted a general tstore at Cone and where “Gene” resided until his marriage Oct. 16, 1909 to Miss Hazel Curry.  He took up farming.  The first few years of their married life was spent on the farm of Charles Ellis, where their only child, Delta Alberta, was born. He lived in the vicinity of Britton after this, later purchasing the farm of the late Dell Jones, south of Milan, where he was director of the Mead School district for five years. He then sold thisproperty moving to Milan.  He was reared in the Methodist Protestant faith and attended church and Sunday Schoool at Cone for amny years. He was a member of the M. W. A. Lodge No. 7879, Camp Henry, of Cone. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow and daughter, his brother O. J. Dennison of Toledo, Mrs. Ada Wilkes of Lapeer and Nellie Dennison of Highland Park.  Source: Obit.

Dennison Eugene

Eugene L. Dennison passed away Tuesday morning (around Feb. 23, 1932). He was 51 and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He was born in Saline. Besides the widow, he leaves one daughter Delta, one brother Orrin of Toledo and two sisters, Miss Nellie Dennison of Detroit and Mrs. Ada Wilkes of Lapeer. Burial at Rice. Source: Obit.

Dennison Eugene

Eugene Albert Dennison 1880-1932 is buried in Rice cemetery next to his wife, Hazel Curry Dennison, 1889-1966.  Eugene is also buried by his parents, Jacob and Emily Bodkin Dennison.

Dennison Flora

Mrs. Flora Dennison, 78, died Feb. 27, 1937 at the home of her son in Milan. Funeral was held at the Cone church, Rev. Carl Standridge  officiating. Burial at Rice cemetery.  She was born Sept. 9, 1858 in Milan township. Parents were James and Cornelia Crittenden; Flora was one of four children. She married J. E. Dennison April 27, 1875. He died Oct. 17, 1926. Her son and grandchildren (not indicated which was which): Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dennison, MM Stanley Dennison, MM Ervin Bright, MM E. Wayne Squires.

Dennison George A.

George A. Dennison died Feb. 7, 1930 at age 65.  His wife was Nina C. Hack.  He was born Oct. 18, 1864 in Michigan.  Occupation: retired school professor.  Father: James L. Dennison, born in NY.  Mother: Eliza J. Flewer born in Michigan.  Highland Park Cemetery.

Dennison George A.

George A. Dennison served as cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan in the late 1890’s.

Dennison George A.

George A. Dennison was born Oct. 18, 1864 in Mich. His mother was Eliza J. Flewer Dennison, father was James L. Dennison. Occupation: Teacher and banker. Wife: Nina C. Hack. Wedding June 26, 1895 at Milan. George died Feb. 7, 1930 in Monroe county. He once served as superintendent of Dundee high school. He moved to Milan about 1902. He was involved with Farmers and Merchant’s Bank for 20 years.  Source: Phillips genealogy.

Dennison George A.

George A. Dennison, 65, president of Farmers and Merchants bank here in Milan, died at his home at 242 E. Main St. after a lingering illness.  He was b. Oct. 18, 1864 at Rawsonville, and lived his entire life in the vicinity of Belleville, Saline, Ypsilanti and Milan. A graduate of Michigan State Normal college, he served as superintendent of schools of Milan from 1889 to 1895.  He was a Mason, Shriner, Knights Templar, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of People’s church in Milan. He married Nina C. Hack. She survives, along with nephew, David, of Ann Arbor, and two nieces, Mrs. Stuart Todd of Monroe and Miss Virginia Hack of Lansing.  Rev. R. A. Chapin will officiate at funeral. Burial at Highland cemetery in Ypsilanti.

Dennison George

George H. Dennison, 78, of 19277 Cone Rd., died Monday in Toledo after a long illness.  (July 1986 news clipping)  Born Nov. 24, 1907 in Milan, he was the son of John and Nettie (Sherwood) Dennison. He retired in 1972 from Ford Motor Co. Preceeded in death by two brothers, James and Clare, and two sisters, Edna and Merle.  Rice cemetery.

Dennison Gertrude

Gertrude M. Dennison, 101, formerly of Milan, died Saturday in Whitmore Lake. Burial in Rice cemetery. She was daughter of Henry and Mona (Cheever) Filbeam. She was born Feb. 16, 1880 in Britton. She married Elwood Dennison March 8, 1898 in Adrian and he died in 1956. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.Ralph (Tressie) Wardle etc. She was preceded by two sons, Rolland M. Dennison in infancy and Harry G. Dennison.  Source; obit Nov. 2, 1981.

Dennison Hazel

Mrs. Hazel Dennison, 77, of 7602 Rosbolt Rd., Milan, died Saturday. Burial in Rice cemetery. She was born June 9, 1889 in Cone, the daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Curry. She married Eugene Dennison Oct. 16, 1908. He died Feb. 29, 1932. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Delta) Gibson; two brothers, Raymond Curry of Adrian and Louis Curry of Tomahawk, WI. Source: Monroe Evening News July 18, 1966.

Dennison Helen J.

Helen J. Dennison, 87, of 19183 Cone Rd., died Monday.

Dennison
Irene

Mrs. Irene W. Dennison, 75, of Milan died Friday (about June 1, 1987). Born July 13, 1911 in Whittaker, she was the daughter of William and Anna (Osborn) Wanty. She married Stanley Dennison July 28, 1929 in Detroit; he died Dec. 6, 1985.  She was past matron of Milan-Ruth Chapter 106, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are 4 sons, William B. of Milan, Gerald of Ann Arbor, Lauren (Larry) of Plymouth and Dale of Milan; daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Arden) Tomecek of Milan; a brother, Clair M. Wanty of Milan etc. 

Dennison Jacob

Jacob Dennison was the first postmaster at Cone and he built the first store there (says WBW and I think it’s in error; previous post masters had served there before him, although perhaps under the name “West Milan.”).  His store was on the south side of Cone Road just east of the RR tracks.  His home was on the second floor of the store.  (In WBW 11-15-1989, Warren Hale says Dennison was given postmaster job as a reward for being first to set up a store in the community.  I believe that is an error; William Cone had a store there previously, and left his store to go to California.)

Dennison Jacob B.

Jacob B. Dennison is buried in Rice Cemetery, it says 1848-1922. Next to him, apparently his wife, Emily, 1844-1907. Two more graves in the row are probably their children, Eugene Albert 1880-1932 and Hazel Curry 1889-1966.

Dennison Jacob B.

Jacob B. Dennison was born April 15, 1848 in Niagara, NY. Parents: James C. and Margaret Deharsh? Dennison. Died July 19, 1922, buried in Rice cemetery.  Married Aug. 10, 1871 to Emily Bodkin.   Emily’s parents were both born in England.   In the 1900 census, Jacob was living in Milan township, and his work was “Day laborer.”  Jacob and Emily had four children: (1) Ada, b. 1870, m. 1917 to Richard Wilkes, d. Jan. 6, 1957; (2) Nellie, b. Sept. 16, 1957, buried in Highland Park cemetery 1932; (3) Orin L., b. July 16, 1876, married Bertha Liedel on Oct. 21, 1903, died March 5, 1947; and (4) Eugene Albert, b. June 23, 1890, married Oct. 16, 1908 to Hazel Curry; died Feb. 23, 1932.  Source: Monroe Genealogical, Ms. Gay of Rockwood.

Dennison Jacob B.

Jacob B. Dennison was born April 15, 1848 in Niagara County, NY and died at St. Joe Hospital in Ann Arbor on July 19, 1922. He was 74 years, 3 months, and 4 days of age. He came to Michigan from New York when he was six. He married Emily Bodkin on Oct. 8, 1871. She died Aug. 11, 1907. They had four children: Mrs. C. R. Wilkes, Miss Nellie Dennison, O. J. Dennison of Toledo, and Eugene Dennison of Milan. Jacob was a member of Champion Tent No. 42 Maccabees of Milan for 40 years. Funeral held at Cone church, buried beside his wife at Rice Cemetery.

Dennison James C.

James C. Dennison, 64, lived as a close neighbor to Charles Dennison and Charles Wilcox, when the 1880 census was taken, Milan twp.  James was a farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY. His wife Margaret, 64, was b. NY and her parents were b. NY.

Dennison James

James C. Dennison, 75, of 19183 Cone Rd., Milan, died Dec. 29, 1973 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born Feb. 24, 1898 in Milan twp, the son of John and Nettie Dennison. He married Helen Olds on June 5, 1919 in Rea, Mich. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Cone United Methodist Church; Azalia Grange, Pomona Grange, and of the Monroe County Farm Bureau. Surviveors: his wife, 2 daughters, Mrs. Wyman (Ruth) Hanson of Milan and Mrs. Leslie (Fay) Downing of Britton; 2 brothers, Clare of Detroit and George of Milan, etc. Burial in Rice cemetery.  Source: Obituary.

Dennison Jennie

Mrs. Jennie Dennison, 80, of 11280 Dennison Rd. Milan, died (Feb. 25, 1962) after a long  illness.  She was the daughter of John and Matilda Mooney. Born April 8, 1881 in Milan township. She married Charles Dennison April 7, 1900. He died July 12, 1924.  She was a member of the Cone Methodist church. Survived by three sons, Beuland of Dundee, Frank C. and Martin G. of Milan; three daughters, Mrs. Garth (Maurita) Staulter of Milan, Mrs. J. H. (Rhoda) Baker of Grosse Pointe Park and Mrs. Earl (Marjorie) Thoompson of Milan; two sisters, Mrs.Sarah Boyd of Tecumseh and Mrs. Charles McCarberry of Britton. A daughter died in 1913.  Source: obit.

Dennison John

John Dennison died March 17, 1943 at his home on Cone road where he was married and where he has since lived.  He was born in Milan township May 9, 1867.  He was the eldest son of Martin and Mary Jane Dennison.  He married Nettie Sherwood on April 16, 1891. He was a member of the Masonic order in Milan.  Survived by three sons, Clare of Detroit, James of Milan, and George at home; a brother, Elwood Dennison of Milan, a sister Mrs. Frances Auten of Milan. He had two daughters who died in infancy. Funeral services at the Cone Methodist church and burial in Rice cemetery.

Dennison John

John Dennison, eldest son of (Illegible) Martin and Mary Jane Dennison, was born in Milan twp May 9, 1867 and departed this life March 17, 1943 at age 75, 10 mos, and 8 days. On April 1, 1891 he married Nettie Sherwood. They had five children: three sons, Clare, James and George, and two daughters, Edna and Merle. The two girls died in infancy. They spent all 52 years of their married life in the home where they were married.  He is survived by his wife, three sons, sister Mrs. George Auten; one brother Elwood Dennison; etc.  A Masonic funeral was held at Rice Cemetery. He was also a member of the Modern Woodman and Azalia Grange.  Source: Obituary. 

Dennison John

John Dennison, 75, died early today March 17, 1943 in the home on Cone road where he was married and had since lived. He was born in Milan township May 9, 1867, the son of Martin and Mary Jane Dennison. April 16, 1891 he married Nettie Sherwood.  They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary April 16, 1941. Funeral services were held at Cone Methodist Church.

Dennison John E.

John E. Dennison, living at Cone, dropped dead in Summerfield township Sunday afternoon (1926). He was 80 years old. Source: Monroe Evening News.  Note: if he was 80 in 1926, he was born about 1846.

Dennison John

John “Denison”, age 33, was a farmer, b. in NY, when census taker arrived at his home in Milan township in 1880.  He was probably born about 1847 approximately.  He lived with his wife, Flora, age 20, and son, Dudley, age 3, and daughter Hattie, age 1.

Dennison Joseph

Joseph “Denison” 30 farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY, according to 1880 Milan twp census. Wife Clarica, 29, b. Ohio, her parents both b. NY. Adopted son Aray, 5, b. MI. Adopted daughter Lilly, 7, b. MI. Her parents’ birthplace is unknown. There is a “laborer” in the home, Samuel D. Pence.  Mr. Pence is 36, b. MI, both his parents b. NY.  He lives very close to neighbor James C. Denison.

Dennison Martin

Martin E. Dennison was born in Wilson, Niagara county, NY July 26, 1844. He died Sunday Oct. 8, 1922 at age 78, 2 mos. and 12 days. In 1854 he migrated from NY to Michigan with his parents and brothers, settling in the woods of Milan township where they cleared a home. On Sept. 8, 1864, at age 20 he enlisted at Jackson, Mich. in Captain Tanner’s Company K., Ninth regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Colonel W. W. Deffield commanding.  The regiment was at once ordered to report to Gen. Thomas at Atlanta, Georgia. Among the engagements: the battle of Chicamauga and Nashville and following this the regiment continued in the south until the close of the war, being discharged in June 1865 and paid off at Nashville. Mr. Dennison’s record was creditable to him in every way and at all time he had the esteem of his comrades and respect of his officers. On return he married Mrs. Mary J. Webster Riley April 24, 1866. They had four children: John; Mrs. Francis Auten; Charles; and Elwood. Besides his wife and children he leaves one stepson, James D. Riley, thirteen grandchildren etc. Burial at Rice cemetery.  Source: obit

Dennison Martin

Martin Dennison lived in Milan township with his wife his wife Marjorie.  When he was a young man, he worked at the Smith grocery store in Milan which was later an IGA (on Wabash St.).  Martin Dennison died July 3, 1999.  His wife survived. 

Dennison Martin

Martin “Denison” was 35, a farmer, and b. in NY according to 1880 census in Milan township. His wife, Mary J., 35, was b. in Mich. They lived with son John, 13; with a son or daughter named “Frank” and listed as “daughter” (this may be error) age 8. Also son Charles, 6, and son Elwood, 3.

Dennison Nellie

Nellie Denison was born Sept. 16, 1874 in Milan township. Her father, Jacob, born in NY, was a farmer. Mother, “Emely,” born in Michigan. Source: birth records Monroe county.

Dennison Nettie

Mrs. Nettie Dennison, 81, died Tuesday July 28, 1953 in her home at 19277 Cone Rd., Milan township, after a lengthy illness.  Burial in Rice cemetery. The daughter of Homer and Martha Sherwood, she was born May 26, 1872 in Milan township. She married John Dennison on April 16, 1891 in the home in which she died. He died March 17, 1943. She is survived by three sons, Clare of Detroit, James of Milan and George of the Milan township residence.  Two daughters have died.  Source: Obit Monroe Evening News.

Dennison Orrin

Orrin Denison was born July 16, 1876 in Milan township. His parents were Jacob, born in NY, a farmer, and “Emely”, also born in NY. Source: Birth records, Monroe County, B-117

Dennison Orrin

Orrin J. Dennison, 70, a native of Monroe county, died Wednesday March 5, 1947 at his home in Toledo. He was born July 16, 1876 on Dennison Road in Milan Township. He married Bertha Liedel Oct. 21, 1903 in St. Joseph’s church, Maybee. He worked as a pattern-maker for the last four years at the Kent Owen Corp. in Toledo.  Burial at St. Joseph’s Church, Maybee.

Dennison Orrin L.

Orrin L. Dennison was b. July 16, 1876, married Bertha Liedel on Oct. 21, 1903, died March 5, 1947.  He was the son of Jacob B. Dennison and Emily Bodkin Dennison.  He had two sisters, Ada and Nellie, plus a brother Eugene.  Source: Betty Gay in Rockwood, Mich.

Dennison Stanely

Stanley Dennison is pictured in 9th grade, 1925, Milan school annual.

Dennison Stanley

Stanley E. Dennison, 75, of 12525 Wabash Rd., who owned and operated Dennison’s Grocery from 1934 to 1962, died Friday night (around Dec. 7, 1985) at Saline Community Hospital.  Born May 15, 1910 in Detroit, he was the son of Elmer and Lena (Landt) Dennison.  He married Irene Wanty July 18, 1929, in Detroit.  In addition to the grocery store, he was a rail clerk for the local Wabash depot for more than 30 years.  He was a Mason.  Survived by his wife; 4 sons, William B. of Milan; Gerald of Ann Arbor; Lauren (Larry) of Plymouth, and Dale of Milan; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Arden) Tomecek of Milan; 17 grandchildren etc.  Burial at Marble Park Cemetery.   Source:  Obit.

Dennison Stanley

Stanley “String” Dennison and wife Irene operated a grocery store at 419 Wabash. He was a clerk on the Wabash RR in 1929. His business opened June 3, 1933.  That location later became known as the “Old Shack.”  A year after opening his business, he moved across the street to the Sam Birman building, (“now Lee’s Radiator Shop” WBW Aug. 2, 1985). The Dennison Grocery remained there until 1941. Then Stan bought Sarah Wilson’s home at 419 Wabash St. The house was moved back and a new grocery store built in front. Stan’s parents, MM Elmer Dennison, moved into the back house. Stan and Iren had kids, Bill, Gerald, Larry, daughter Arden, and son Dale. In 1962 Dennison Grocery closed for good. (See also Irene Dennison.)

Dennison William

William B. Dennison advertised his State Farm office in the Milan Booster Leader in May 1964.  He says 47 First Street is the location. 

Alburty Densmore, 31, school teacher, b. MI, according to Milan twp census of 1880. His wife, Libbie, 26, b. MI. Son, unnamed, 4 months old, was b. January. Also in the home: Henry Phillips, 17.  Mr. Phillips’ occupation: “work on farm.” He was b. MI.

Densmore

Thurlow Densmore is pictured with his 4 and 5 grade friends in 1925 Milan school annual.

Denton
Lee

Lee Denton was a pall bearer in 1898 for the funeral of Clayton L. Allen.  Lee was picked for the job because he was about the same age as Clayton-- 20.

Denton

Charles E. Denton elected Trustee of Village of Milan, March 17, 1904.

Denton Ernie

Edith Denton was the wife of Ernie Denton.  She was Claude Mead’s sister and she was Donald Gay’s aunt.  Source:  WBW approx. Feb. 1988.

Denton Jane

Mrs. Jane Denton, widow of the late Charles E. Denton, has died.  She was b. in Milan March 20, 1860, the daughter of Thomas and Lodema Redman.  On March 20, 1879 she married Charles E. Denton and they had 3 sons, Lee, Ernest, and Ray. She is also survived by 2 grandsons, Max R. and Dexter Denton.  She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters. Buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Denton Ray Charles

Ray Charles Denton was b. March 13, 1888. He lived in Milan on the Denton farm. He married on August 5, 1914. His wife was Rena F. Freudenstein of Britton. They had one son, Max R.Denton.  Charles died July 12 (year not available). 

DeRyke

Everett DeRyke took over the Milan Leader with his wife, Lucille Johnson DeRyke, in 1938 after Lucille’s mother died.

DeTar Jack

Jack DeTar M.D. used to enjoy his ice boat on Ford Lake, which was powered by a sail.  Source: Arlene Baisch. (Do not use her in the paper.)

DeTar J.S.

J. S. DeTar, M.D. advertised in the Milan newspaper in February 1934.  Office 45 West Main St. Phone 321-W.

DeTar
J. S.

J. S. DeTar, known as “Jack,” was a physician, living at 55 W. Main St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

DeVee Daniel

Daniel L. DeVee, 63, farmer, b. NY, answered the London twp census in 1880. Wife Mary, (58?) b. Scotland. Son Charles, 22, assisting on farm, b. MI. Son Clarence, 19, farm laborer. Son Morgan, 13, assisting on farm.

DeVee Mary Lou

Mary Lou DeVee graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

DeVee Walter

Walter J. DeVee died June 1, 1953. DOB 11-23-1892.  Lived at 300 Ideal St.  Core maker for an Iron foundry.  Father: Clarence DeVee. Mother: Jennie Chase. Wife: Luella DeVee.

DeVee Clarence

Clarence W. DeVee died Nov. 24, 1930. He was born dec. 15, 1861. Wife: Jennie Chase. Father: David DeVee, place of birth not known. Mother Mary H. Last-name-unknown, born in Scotland. Informant: Jennie DeVee.  London Cemetery.

William Wardle was a close friend of the Dexter family when William and Sarah Dexter left England with their four sons and landed in New York.  Apparently Mr. Wardle stayed with the family, and probably traveled to Milan with them.  The group stayed in New York for a while, in Salem Township near the village of Clyde.  Source: family records, LDS.

Dexter Alvin

Alvin R. Dexter was born March 3, 1855 in Washtenaw County, the son of William Dexter and Annis C. Fuller.  Alvin married Addie Wilcox March 28, 1877 in Washtenaw County.  She died in June 1895.  So Alva married a second wife, Emma A. King, in March 1897.  They had one daughter, Addie Marie Dexter, who was born Feb. 25, 1899.  Adie married Donald E. M. Gay. Source: chart by Ron Morey  

Dexter Alva Ryan

Alva Ryan Dexter was married to Addie Wilcox.  Addie was born in 1853 and died in 1895.  Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Dexter Austin

Austin Dexter served as Moderator of District 11 public school in York twp, 1898-1899. Mailing address was Milan.  Source: Genealogical society Washt.

Dexter Austin

Austin Dexter had a wife named Mary.  He was born Nov. 15, 1843, died Dec. 20, 1929, at 86 years, 1 month and 5 days. His father was William Dexter. Buried in Marble Park.

Dexter Austin

Austin William Dexter was b. Nov. 15, 1844 in Washtenaw County. His parents were William Dexter, one of the original Dexter “patriarchs” from England, and Annis C. Fuller of New York. Austin married Arabell Groff June 20, 1874 in Minnesota.  The wife was born in NY in 1852.  They had a daughter, Mabel, b. July 22, 1875.  Austin’s wife, Arabell, died April 5, 1875.   Austin married a second wife, Mary Knowles, on Nov. 20, 1875 in Washtenaw county.  She was born July 17, 1854 in Monroe.  She was 21 years old.   Austin and Mary had a son, William A. Dexter, b. Oct. 5, 1890 in Washtenaw County.  Austin died in 1929.   His second wife Mary died June 25, 1912 at Oakland County, Mich.  Source: Ron Morey.

Dexter
Berniece

Berniece Dexter is the daughter of Frank and Dell Dexter.  Source: Marilyn T. Dexter, family historian.

Dexter Claribel

Claribel Dexter was the daughter of Walter and Libby Wheeler Dexter.  Claribel married Clinton Torrey, and they had four children. Mrs. Margaret Torrey Miller, Mrs. Phyllis Torrey Sweet, Alfred, and Charles Torrey.  Source: Red book.

Dexter Doraxa

Doraxa W. Dexter was born in 1845, the daughter of Thomas and Melissa Fuller Dexter.  Her name is sometimes spelled “Daraxa.”  She was influential in the founding of Milan Baptist Church.  She married William Whitmarsh, a grocer in Ypsilanti, and she may have been the influence that brought him to Milan.  “Draxy” had an older sister, Elizabeth, who married Alonzo Hitchcock.  Elizabeth’s son-in-law, Charles Patterson, partnered with William Whitmarsh and later took over the Milan grocery store.

Dexter Edwin

Edwin Joseph Dexter, son of Josiah and Rhoda Dexter, died on Thursday, August 6, 1931.  He was born Aug. 21, 1878 in York twp. He was 52, 11 mos, 15 days. He married Emma Louise Olcott in Sept. 1910 and moved to Willis. She died Dec. 27, 1928. They had a son Josiah and daughter Anna Elizabeth McCleery.

Dexter Ellen

Ellen S. Hallett, or Mrs. John Russell Dexter, was born Sept. 16, 1862. She married John on Dec. 24, 1882.  She became a widow Nov. 1, 1889, when he died of injuries from a railroad accident.   She died Dec. 14, 1899 in Wheatfield, after marrying her second husband, Washington Lafayette “Lafe” Corwin.  It was about 1892 when she married Mr. Corwin. 

Dexter Frank

Frank Dexter is shown in a historic photo working as a pharmacist at Miller Drugs.  WBW June 11, 1980 has a photo from Miller Drugs taken in 1924, so this one was probably the same time. Frank was married to Ethel Yoder, according to a note on the photo.  Photo donated by Connie Dotson who found it while going through her grandmother’s things.  Her grandmother was Rhea Augusta Hosler. She went by “Augusta” or “Gusta.” Her maiden name was Herkimer.  She was born in Maybee and grew up in Milan. Her parents were Louise Dexter Herkimer and Con Herkimer. Con Herkimer owned the Ford Garage   Called the “Ford Garage.”  My great grandmother, Louise Herkimer, was a Dexter.  My aunt, Betty Tooman, told me Con owned the Ford Garage.

Dexter Frank

Frank Hill Dexter, who worked as a pharmacist in Milan, was b. Dec. 4, 1889, in Williamston, Mich. He d. May 22, 1973.  His wife’s name was Ethel R. Wilcox. 

Dexter Frank

Frank Dexter was born around 1890 in Michigan.  His parents were John Russell Dexter and Sarah Ellen Halleck.  Frank’s grandparents were Joseph Dexter from England and Melvina Angeline (?) from New York.  Presumably Joseph Dexter is the fourth brother in the William/John/Thomas Dexter group, because in the 1850 census they are living next door to each other in Milan.  Frank is named after his uncle Frank H. Dexter.  Dexter street is named after this family.

Dexter Frank b. 1889

Frank Dexter was living in Ingham County, Wheatfield township in 1900 according to the census. The census says Frank was born in December 1889 and was living with his step-father, Lafayette Cowing, who was a widower. Apparently Frank’s father John died soon after 1890.  His mother remarried, then she died before the census was taken.  Frank lived in 1900 with six step brothers and step sisters ages 2-19.  See also “Conklin.”  Source: research by Ron Morey.

Dexter Frank
b. 1889

A photo says in handwriting that Frank Dexter married Ethel Yoder.  Note: see Yoder, Levi.  Thanks to Ron Morey for info.  Note: handwritten note is in error, her name is Wilcox.

Dexter Frank H.
b . 1889

In 1910, Frank Dexter was living with his Uncle Josiah F. Dexter living in Milan on Dexter Street, according to the census.  Frank was 20 years old and there was no occupation listed for him.  Josiah was a blacksmith with his own shop, the census says. 

Dexter Frank
b. 1889

Frank Dexter was married Feb. 9, 1916 to Ethel R. Wilcox in Washtenaw County.  Ethel was the daughter of Harry Wilcox and Ella McFall.  In 1920 Frank and Ethel lived in Milan Township on Cone Road, Frank was a farmer, the census reports.  In 1930, the census shows Frank and Ethel living in Milan Township, Frank working as a pharmacist in a drug store. Note: Frank had an uncle, “Frank Hill Dexter.”

Dexter Frank H.
b. 1853

Frank H. Dexter was b. 1853 in Washtenaw County, the son of Joseph Dexter and Melvina Angeline Brooks Dexter.  Frank’s father was born in England, one of the four brothers who came to Milan.   Frank was one of at least six children. He married Adella C., her last name not known.  They had at least three ch ilren, all born in Ingham County, Mich. as follows:  Bella Agnus Dexter, b. about 1879, died March 29, 1881; John F. Dexter, b. Nov.3, 1881; and Leon Dexter, b. Aug. 20, 1893. Source: Ron Morey. 

Dexter Frank H.

Frank Hill Dexter was b. 1854 in Williamston, Ingham county, Mich. He died in 1928. His parents were Joseph and Melvina Brooks Dexter.  Frank Hill Dexter was married on Nov. 27, 1877 to Adella C. Lincoln. Adella was b. Nov. 1862 and died 1937. They had four children: (1) Agnes Belle Dexter, b. 1879, d. 1882. (2) John Franklin Dexter, b. Nov. 1881, d. 1967, married Ethel. (3) Berneice H. Dexter, b. June 1886, married Elias Babbitt. (4) Leon R. Dexter, b. Aug. 1893, d. 1966, married Edith L.  Source: Family records, LDS.  Note: Frank Hill Dexter was uncle to Frank Dexter the pharmacist.

Dexter Fuller

Fuller Dexter, the genial landlord of the Commercial House (Hotel) in Milan, had been sick for some time. His brother-in-law, A. H. Burnham, took him to Northville. He grew worse and next day his wife and his daughter Ruth were called.  He died Friday morning [in 1899.].  He had always lived in this township. He was b. Dec. 26, 1852.  Parents: Thomas and Malissa* Dexter.  He married Lilian M. Burnham on April 22, 1873.  They had 3 children: Ruth, age 4; Mrs. Emmet Morgan and Mrs. Mollie Davenport, all of Milan. The funeral was Sunday at the hotel, Rev. F. O. Jones preaching the sermon. Burial at Marble Park Cemetery.  Source: obituary, Milan Leader.  Note: the obituary spells her name “Malissa.”  Note:  A. H. Burnham is Allen Hanson Burnham, who owned the farm at Platt and Arkona and then sold it to his aunt Emily Burnham Howard.

Dexter Fuller

Fuller Dexter lived from 1851 to 1899.  His wife Lillian J. Dexter lived from 1855 to 1936. Source: gravemarkers at Marble Park Cemetery.  Note:  Lillian’s father was William H. Burnham.  Emily Burnham Howard was Lillian’s aunt.

Dexter
Imo

She was born Imo Bell Whitmarsh.  See “Whitmarsh.”  1936, Mrs. Imo Whitmarsh Timlin attended a funeral in Milan for Lucy (Dexter) Hack.  Lucy died Oct. 1936.  Aid to Genealogists, Vol. 5, p.131.  Note: Imo’s mother was a Dexter.

Dexter Jennie

Jennie Dexter died on Tuesday at the home of her neice. Obituary has the date June 21, 1938 in handwriting.  Jennie never married.  She was born in York twp. Sept. 25, 1866.  She was 71 years old.  Burial in York cemetery.   Source: Monroe Evening News obit.

Dexter
J. F.

J. F. Dexter appointed “Engineer” for Milan Village Fire Dept. in Jan. 1900.  See also “Josiah Fuller Dexter.”

Dexter
J.F.

Over 50 guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dexter the evening of Dec. 3, 1899 to witness their daughter’s wedding.  The bride was Louisa Dexter. Groom: Mr. Clarence Herkimer of Exeter.  The couple will make their home in Exeter.  Source: news clipping.  (Josiah and Rhonda Throop Dexter were the parents of the bride.)

Dexter
J.F.

Florence D. Dexter, daughter of MM J. F. Dexter, of the Village of Milan, died of scarlet fever Saturday morning at age 11 years, 6 months, and 14 days. She was born in Milan. Burial took place that same day at York cemetery.  Obit, no date.

Dexter
John
b. 1820

John Dexter came from England with his two brothers, William and Thomas. They stayed in New York with a family named Fuller. Eventually the brothers married into the Fuller family.  All three brothers migrated to Milan. They settled on a trail going north out of Milan, which they named Dexter Road.  John married Mary Jane Elsby of Connecticut in 1845.  They had five children: Josephene Dexter Coe, Ann Gene Dexter McLouth, Walter H. Dexter, Thressa, and Jennie Dexter (both never married).  In 1865, John built the house at 11099 Carpenter Road, which is still standing.  Red book, page 184

Dexter
John R.
b. 1860

John Russell Dexter was b. Sept. 22, 1860 in Ingham County, Mich. He died Nov. 1, 1889 in Williamston -- he was killed by a train. His parents were Joseph Dexter and Melvina Angeline Brooks.  John’s father, Joseph, was one of the original Dexter brothers who came to Milan from England.  John R. Dexter married Ellen S. Hallett Dec. 24, 1882 in Williamston, Mich.  Helen was b. Sept. 16, 1862 and died Dec. 14, 1899.  This family may have lived close by John’s brother, Frank H. Dexter, who was also in Ingham county at about that time.  John and Ellen had four children: (1) Belle Dexter, b. Feb. 11, 1884, died before Nov. 1889. (2) William Russell Dexter, b. Oct. 8, 1885, died Dec. 3, 1974 in Independence, Missouri, wife Mary Blanche DeLong. (3) Charles Dexter, b. May 30, 1888, d. Aug. 24, 1888; (4) Frank Hill Dexter, pharmacist, b. Dec. 4, 1889, d. May 22, 1973, wife Ethel.  John must have felt very close to his brother, to name his son after him. 

Dexter
John b. 1820

John Dexter, b. 1820 in England, died Sept. 3, 1896 in York township, Washtenaw county. His parents were William Dexter and Sarah Simpson.  John was married to Mary Jane, and she was born in 1824.  Their children: (1) Angena Dexter, b. 1848. (2) Josephine Dexter, b. 1852. (3) Theresa E. Dexter, b. 1853. (4) Walter Dexter, b. 1860.  (5) Jennie Dexter, b. 1866. Source: family records, LDS.

Dexter Joseph
b. 1751

Joseph Dexter was b. 1751 in Kegworth, Leicester, England. He was christened Feb. 13, 1751. His mother was Elizabeth Dexter, b. 1726. Joseph married Alice Frost in 1776 in Markfield, Leicester, England. She was b. 1755, died 1832. She was buried in Horsepool, Stanton under Bardon, Leicester, England, on Nov. 4, 1832. Alice and Joseph had ten children, all born in Markfield: (1) William Dexter, b. 1776, c. June 2, 1776 (“christened”), married Sarah Simpson, and died 1832. (2) Joseph Dexter, c. July 22, 1778. (3) Elizabeth Dexter, c. July 29, 1781. (4) Ann Dexter, c. Oct. 18, 1784. (5) Thomas Dexter, c. Oct. 31, 1785.  (6) Alice Dexter, c. June 22, 1788.  (7) Thomas Dexter, c. May 27, 1790.  (8) Sarah Dexter, c. Jan. 20, 1793.  (9) Mary Dexter, c. Dec. 13, 1795. (10) Kitty Frost Dexter, c. Nov.11, 1798.  Source: cousin Marilyn Dexter of Springfield Missouri, who used LDS.  Note: No. 1 son William went to the US with his four sons.

Dexter Joseph

Joseph Dexter was living next door to the other Dexter brothers from England, for the 1850 York township census.  So, there were four brothers who came to Milan, not just 3.

Dexter Joseph

Joseph Dexter, born in England in 1813, was living in Wayne County, Salem Township, NY with a man by the name of Ananias Wells, following the death of Joseph’s father in 1832.

Dexter Joseph
b. 1814

Joseph Dexter was married to Angeline Brooks.  They were living in Ingham County in 1870, in Williamston township.  Their children were Josiah, 18; Frank, 16;  Florence, 13; John, 10; and Joseph, born in May 1870. The father, Joseph, was 66, and the mother, Angeline, was 45.  Joseph may have had more children but these are the ones listed on the 1870 census.

Dexter Joseph
b. 1814

Joseph Dexter was one of the original Dexter brothers who came to Milan from England. Joseph was b. about 1814. His wife, Melvina Angeline Brooks, was born about 1832 in New York. Their children included Egbert M. Dexter, b. 1848, d. Sept. 20, 1850; Josiah Fuller Dexter, b. July 21, 1852, died Jan. 10, 1926; Frank H. Dexter, b. 1853; Florence D. Dexter, b. 1858, died about 1860 in Washtenaw County; John R. Dexter, b. 1860 in Washtenaw County; Joseph R. Dexter Jr., b. April 14, 1870 at Ingham County, MI.  Source: Ron M.

Dexter
Joseph
b. 1813

Joseph Dexter, born 1813, died Dec. 9, 1893. He was born in Leicester, England. He died in Williamston, Michigan, buried in Summit Cemetery. He married Melvina Alicenda Brooks. She was born Dec. 10, 1832 in NY and died Feb. 11, 1911 in Williamston; buried in Summit Cemetery. Their children were (1) Egbert, b. 1848, died as baby. (2) Josiah “Si” F. Dexter b. July 1, 1842, married Rhoda. (3) Frank Hill Dexter, b. 1854 in Williamston, died 1928 in Williamston, married Adella C. Lincoln. (4) John Russell Dexter, b. Sept. 22,1860, died Nov. 1, 1889 in Williamston Township, married Ellen S. Hallett. (5) Joseph R. Dexter, b. 1870, died May 27, 1917, wife Fanie Chettle. (6) Florence Angeline Dexter, b. Oct. 12, 1857 in Manchester, Mich. Died Nov. 7, 1924. Husband Firman Gerothman Bentley.

Dexter Josiah

Josiah F. Dexter of Milan was born July 21, 1853, at York, Michigan (Either Mooreville or York Township). (He was son of Joseph and Anageline Brooks Dexter.)  At 18 years of age he left home and began engineering.  In 1883 he opened a blacksmith shop with U. Stetty (?) for a partner.  Nov. 1, 1875, he married Rhonda R. Throop of York, Michigan, who was born Aug. 31, 1857.  Three children were born to them, Louisa, Edwin and Amy.  In 1887 he was made constable of Milan.  Source: page 36 History of Monroe County, 1890, by Talcott Wing.  NOTE: he also had a daughter Florence who died of Scarlet Fever at age 11.

Dexter Josiah Fuller

Josiah Fuller Dexter, oldest son of Joseph and Melvina Dexter, was b. in York twp. on July 21, 1851. He died January 10, 1926. He lived in York twp. all his life except a few years in Ingham County. On Nov. 1, 1874 he married Rhoda Throop. She died Jan. 28, 1911.  One brother, Frank H. Dexter of Williamson, is all that remains of a family of 6 children, 5 sons and 1 daughter.  Source: obit.

Dexter Josiah F.

In 1888, Milan Township appointed its first constables, four of them.  One of them was Josiah F. Dexter.

Dexter Josiah  F.

Josiah F. Dexter, known as “Si” Dexter, was born July 1, 1852.  Family records and LDS. His parents were Joseph Dexter (1813-1893) and Melvina Alicenda Brooks (1832-1911). Josiah was married to Rhoda. Rhoda was born 1857.  Josiah worked as a blacksmith in Milan, Mich. They had three children: (a) Josiah F. Dexter “Jr.” born July 1878; (2) Annie Dexter, b. May 1883; (3) Flora Dexter, b. Nov. 1889.   Note:  Josiah helped out his orphaned nephew, Frank Dexter, by letting him live with his family as Frank was reaching adulthood.

Dexter Libbie

Mrs. Libbie Wheeler Dexter was b. near Ann Arbor Jan. 11, 1866 and died July 19, 1922 at 56 years, 6 months, 8 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Wheeler. On March 9, 1887 she married Walter Dexter and they lived on a farm north of Milan. They had six children including Mrs. Gertrude Collar. Libbie was buried in York cemetery.

Dexter Louisa

Louisa Melvina Dexter was b. Aug. 18, 1875 in Washtenaw County. Her father was Josiah Fuller Dexter (son of Joseph) and her mother was Rhoda R. Troop (Throop?). Louisa married Clarence Stoddard Herkimer on Dec. 3, 1899 in Washtenaw County.  They had two daughters, Gladys Herkimer Turner and Rhea Augusta Herkimer Hosler.  Louisa died April 12, 1937 in Washtenaw County.

Dexter Lucy

See “Gooding.”

Dexter Melissa

Melissa Dexter was born Melissa Fuller.  I believe her date of birth was Aug. 12, 1817

Dexter Rhoda

Rhoda R. Dexter died Jan. 28, 1911.  Source: obit at Monroe Historical Library.

Dexter Sarah

Sarah Frasier married her 2nd husband, Josiah Dexter, on Dec. 23, 1915. She had 5 children by her first husband, Newell Holcomb.  Holcomb died June 3, 1909. She was related to the Putnams because her mother was the second wife of John Putnam Sr. Sarah was b. April 7, 1853 and died Aug. 27, 1924.  She was 71 years, 4 months and 20 days.

Dexter Thomas

Thomas Dexter was b. 1811 in England. He died sometime after 1896. He married Melissa Fuller in 1832.  He and his wife were both born in England.  They were married in Wayne County, NY, in Salem Township.  They had 11 children:  (1) William Dexter, b. 1835 in Washtenaw County; (2) Ann Dexter, b. 1838; (3) Elizabeth Dexter, b. 1841; (4) Abba C. Dexter, b. 1842; (5) Doraxa “Draxey” Dexter, b. 1845; (6) Mitchell Dexter, b. 1847; (7) Peter Mitchell Dexter, b. Feb. 5, 1848, died July 26, 1870; (8) Norilla Dexter, b. 1850; (9) Fuller Dexter, b. 1852; (10) Ada Dexter, b. 1858; (11) Belle Dexter, b. 1860.

Dexter Walter

Walter was born in 1860 and died in 1938. He was son of John and Mary Jane Dexter.  When he was 16, he planted a small Cottonwood tree in front of the house, and it is still standing in 1976.  In 1887 Walter married Libby Wheeler and continued to live on the farm. They had six children, (1) Gertrude Dexter Collar, (2) Elsby Dexter, (3) Claribel Dexter Torrey, (4) Doten and (5) John Dexter, and (6) Blanche Dexter Laflen.  Source: Red Book.

Dexter Walter

Walter Herbert Dexter born 6-26-1860, died Feb. 1, 1938. Wife: Libbie E. Wheeler. He was 77 years, 7 months and 5 days.  His father: John Dexter, born in England. His mother: Jane Elsby, born in Ohio.  Walter is buried at York cemetery. Source: York death records.

Dexter Walter

Walter Dexter died in Feb. 1938.  He went into the garage and sat in the car with the motor running.  He was born in York Twp. June 22, 1860.  He married Libbie Wheeler March 9, 1887; she died in July 1922. Walter was buried in York cemetery.

Dexter Wiles

Wiles Dexter died Jan. 19, 1928.  age 77. His wife was Suphronan Dexter. Hew as born July 15, 1850. Retired farmer, he was born in Mich. His father: Wm Dexter born in England. Mother: Annis Fuller, born in N.Y.  Informant: Frank Gooding of Milan, Mich. Doctor: Carol H. Frye M.D.  Marble Park Cemetery.

Dexter Wiles

Wilies or Wyles Dexter was b. July 15, 1850.  He was the son of William Dexer, an original “patriarch” who came to Milan from England.  The mother of Wiles was Annis C. Fuller of New York.  He was married March 8, 1871 to Sophronia Whitmarsh.  The wife was b. Jan. 15, 1854 in Washtenaw County.  Wiles and Sophronia had several children, including Lucy Jane Dexter, b. July 22, 1874, wife of Milton H. Hack; Annis C. Dexter, b. 1876; and Lerah Dexter, b. July 7, 1882.   Wiles died Jan. 20, 1928.  Source: Ron Morey

Dexter Wiles

Wiles Dexter was b. July 15, 1850 in York twp. He married Sophronia Whitmarsh of Ypsilanti on March 8, 1871.  They had 3 daughters: Mrs. M. H. Hack, Mrs. L. A. Gray, and Mrs. Lee Denton. Wiles is also survived by a brother, Austin W. Dexter of Milan. In March 1927 Wiles was stricken at his home on Ideal Street. Jan. 11, 1928 he had a stroke. He died Jan. 19, at 77 years, 6 mos. 4 days at home of his daughter, Mrs. Hack, 240 E. Main St. He was buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Dexter
Wiles

Wiles Dexter must have really liked and admired his sister, Lucy Jane Dexter, wife of Othniel Gooding.  That would explain why Wiles and his wife Sophronia would name their daughter Lucy Jane Dexter.  The sister of Wiles was born in 1842, the daughter was born 1874.  The daughter married Milton H. Hack.  Apparently Wiles named his second daughter Annis C. after his mother.

Dexter Wiles

Wiles Dexter, 1850-1928. His wife Sofronia 1854-1933.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.  Note:  See also, WHITMARSH, Sophronia.

Dexter William
b. 1776

William Dexter was born 1776 in Markfield, Leicester, England. He died in 1832 near Clyde, New York.  His wife had died the year before.  He left three daughters in England and four young sons in New York.  William’s parents were Joseph Dexter, b. 1751, and Alice Frost Dexter, 1755-1832.  William married Sarah Simpson on Feb. 7, 1799 in Markfield, Leicester, England.  William and Alice had seven children, all born in England: (1) Ann Dexter, christened February 1803. (2) Mary Dexter, christened April 1807.  (3) Thomas Dexter, b. 1811, married Melissa Fuller. (4) Joseph Dexter, b. 1813, married Melvina Alicenda Brooks. (5) William Dexter, b. 1814, married Annie C. Fuller. (6) Sara Dexter, b. 1815, stayed in England.  (7) John Dexter, b. 1820, married Mary Jane.

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter, one of the original Dexter brothers to leave England and go to Milan, was b. Jun 12, 1818.  He married Annis C. Fuller Feb. 2, 1842 in New York. Their children were Lucy, b. Nov.17, 1842; Austin William Dexter, B. Nov. 15, 1844; Wiles or Wyles Dexter, b. July 15, 1850; and Alva R. Dexter, b. March 3, 1855.  William died Nov. 19, 1876; his wife died Feb. 1, 1876. Source: Ron Morey chart.

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter was b. 1814 in England, died Nov. 19, 1876 in York township, Washtenaw county, Mich. Source: family records, LDS. His parents were William Dexter b. 1776 and Sarah Simpson Dexter. On Feb. 2, 1842 he married Annie C. Fuller, she was b. Jan. 23, 1819. They had five children: (1) Lucy Dexter, b. 1843; (2) William Austin Dexter, b. 1845; (3) Willis Dexter, b. 1850; (4) Alva R. Dexter, b. 1855; (5) Mable Dexter b. July 22, 1875. 

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter was born in England. He died on the 19th of the month, perhaps November., in 1876, from heart disease. He settled in the town of York when it was completely forest. Source: obit at Monroe County Historical Library archives.

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter lived in the house at 1070 Dexter Street, where Lewis Ave. dead-ends.  That house was later moved to a location on Milan-Saline Road near the place where Mooreville Road splits off from Milan-Saline Road.  Marion Bruckner grew up in that house in the 50’s and 60’s, when the house was on Dexter.  There was a Hazel Clement, perhaps the granddaughter of William Dexter, who married Don Clement.  Hazel was a Dickinson, related to the Dexters.  Sometime in the late 50’s, when Hazel was an elderly lady, Hazel told Marion that she (Hazel) lived in that house when she was a child. 

Dexter William
b. 1814

Mrs. Othniel Gooding, born Lucy J. Dexter, was the daughter of William and Anna C. Dexter.  Lucy was born Nov. 17, 1842 and died June 15, 1909.  She was survived by three brothers: Austin, Wiles, and Alva Dexter.

Dexter William
b.1885

William Russell Dexter was b. Oct. 8, 1885.  His grandfather, Joseph Dexter, was one of the four brothers who originally came to Milan.  Joseph somehow went to Williamston.  William’s father, John Russell Dexter, was a son of Joseph.  John was killed in a railroad accident in 1889, before his last child, Frank, was born. 

Dexter, Wiles

Wiles Dexter died Jan. 19, 1928, says his death certificate. Wife: Suphronau (?) Dexter. His DOB July 15, 1850. His age: 77 yrs, 6 mo, 4 days. Retired farmer. Born in Mich. Father: Wm. Dexter, born in England. Mother: Annis (?) Fuller, born NY. Informant: Frank Gooding, Milan Mich.

Dicken Harry S.

Harry S. Dicken, “Dick,” had an accounting service, and lived at 304 Ferman St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Dillon Curtis

Curtis Dillon was b. April 2, 1871 in York twp. His father: Illegible first name, laborer, b. MI. Mother Estelle? Dillon b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records vol. 1 p. 223.

Dolby Jabes

Jabes Dolby, a farmer, and Nancy Dolby, both b. NY, became parents of a baby boy June 9, 1869 in York twp. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol.1 p. 121.

Dombrows

Walter Dombrowski graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

Doran Henry

Henry Doran, 65, farmer, b. NJ, parents b. Unknown. Census of 1880, Milan twp.  Wife, Tina M. 62, b. NY, parents b. Unknown. Daughter Augusta, 17, b. MI. Also living in the home: Nelly Andrews, 9, b. MI; father b. MI, mother b. NY. Also living there: Charles Rambo, 24, farm laborer, b. Prussia.

Douglass Robert Dr.

Dr. Robert E. Douglass, Jr., was born in Albany Co., N. Y., June 25, 1848. His father was Robert E. Douglass, a professor of considerable eminence in the Albany Medical College, N. Y.  The father practiced medicine in Albany for 45 years, and for a number of years was connected with the college. His ancestors, for six generations back, were physicians. His grandfather came from Scotland.  The subject of this sketch commenced reading medicine with Prof. T. A. McGraw, M. D., of Detroit, with whom he remained three years.  He then attended a course of lectures at Detroit Medical College, graduating June 8, 1869. He was a physician in Bellevue hospital, New York city, one year, then went to Saline, Mich., where he practiced three years, and subsequently to Stony Creek.  He holds the position of College Physician and Surgeon in the Medical College at Buffalo, N. Y. Dr. Douglass was married Aug. 4, 1870, to Emily M. Gooding. They had one child, Fred G.  Emily died Oct. 2, 1875, and Dr. Douglass married his second wife, Louisa P. Gooding, May 15, 1876. She died some time ago.  Dr. Douglass is a Democrat. He owns 40 acres of land in York and Augusta tps. . Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County, page 1446.

Downing Horace

Dr. Horace Downing took over the medical practice and the home at 62 W. Main.  That red brick house was previously owned by Dr. L. Bell.  Dr.Downing was there from 1913 to 1920.  See WBW Jan. 13, 1982.   Photo of two women and a mustached man behind them, woman on left has hat on her head, shawl-collar coat. Woman on right has coat over her arm, hat in hand.  L-R Clara Freeman, Dr. Horace Downing, and Downing’s wife Marietta.

Doyle

James Doyle, mentioned by Ann Delaforce as having a home on West Main near the Danube Inn.

Doyle James

James Doyle.  50 a.  Sec. 24.  P. O. Stony Creek. Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Doyle James

James Doyle was born in New York Feb. 10, 1826. His parents were James and Ellen (Dousman) Doyle, natives of Ireland.  Mr. Doyle was married in New York, in 1845 to Eliza H. Wight, who was born in New York, Sept. 23, 1825. They have 1 child, Ellen E., wife of Giles Merritt, of this county.  Mr. Doyle came to Washtenaw County in 1846, where he has since resided engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns 73 acres of land adjoining Milan, also property in that village. Mr. Doyle is an honest and upright man, and one well respected.  Source: History of Washtenaw County, 1881, p. 1428.

Doyle James

James Doyle purchased back a piece of downtown Milan property at a sheriff’s sale July 27, 1897. Doyle had sold the land to Wm. F. Stevens April 15, 1895 and provided a mortgage to finance the deal.  Liber 89 page 15.  At auction, Doyle paid $485.78 to get his land back.  It was on Main street in Milan on or near Doyle’s plat.

Doyle Valentine

Valentine Doyle, with DJames Doyle, at P. O. Stony Creek.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Doyle Valentine

Agnes Kelly, dauaghter of John and Ellen Kelly, was born in Milan township on Sept. 23, 1857. She lived with her parents on their farm until Nov. 3, 1879 when she married Valentine Doyle and came to Milan (village) where they made their home. Three years ago they moved intoa new home on North Street, but already her health was failing.  On Aug. 18, 1909, she quietly passed away. Her husband, one daughter, and three sons, one sister and one brother are left to grieve.  “Card of thanks” from V. B. Doyle and family, and Mrs. R. C. Allen.  Source: Obituary, Milan Leader.

Draper
Alonzo

Alonzo V. Draper had a farm residence in London township illustrated by drawing in 1876 Monroe County Atlas.

Draper Alonzo

Alonzo V. Draper was born in New York, Oct. 19, 1819. Came to Michigan in 1836, locating at York, Washtenaw county. In 1843 he married Elizabeth Hathaway, of Mooresville, Mich., who was born in York, in 1825. Five children were born to them. He enlisted, October, 1862, in Co. F. 16th Mich. H. Art., taking with him his son Walter. Mr. Draper was discharged October, 1865; his son, December, 1865, at Jackson, Mich. Mr. Draper owns a fine farm in London township, where he resides. Address, Oakville. Michigan. History of Monroe county, 1890, Wing, p. 27.

Draper
Alonzo

Alonzo V. Draper died Jan. 12, 1900 at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 23 days. Buried in London Cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson death records as village coroner.

Draper
A. V.

A. V. Draper, a white male, 60, farmer, b. NY according to 1880 census in London twp. Wife M. A. Draper, 43, b. Ohio. Daughter Orra, 19, b. MI. Son Lovetus, 11, b. MI. 

Draper
Anson

Anson R. Draper was b. June 26, 1837 in NY and d. April 12, 1909. Father: Joseph Draper, b. NY. Mother: Mary Patchen, b. VT. Buried in Mooreville. Source: York death records.

Draper Anson

Anson R. Draper was b. NY, worked as Blacksmith, age 46 when the 1850 census was taken in York twp. Wife Harriet Draper, 46, b. NY. Charlott M. Draper, 16; Arthur Draper, 10; Lee Draper, 5; and Samuel Draper, 3, all b. Mich.

Draper Arthur

Arthur J. Draper was b. May 27, 1869, inYork twp. His father: Anson R. Draper, blacksmith, b. NY; mother Harriet E. Draper, b. PA. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 121.

Draper Burton

Burton A.Draper was married April 1, 1894 to Grace Belle Sherman.  He died Aug. 29, 1976

Draper
Burton A.

Burton A. Draper was born Jan. 9, 1873, the son of Walter and Fanny (Taylor) Draper.  He married Grace Bell Sherman, the daughter of John Sherman (see “Sherman”) and Prudence Gay Sherman (see “Gay”).

Draper
Cora

Cora Joan Draper of 263 County St. died Feb. 19, 1946. DOB Jan. 29, 1881.  Husband was Samuel Draper. Father was Clinton Hobb. Mother was Mary Avery. Informant: Gertrude Carter. Marble Park.

Draper Cora

Cora Ann Sherman was b. March 27, 1878 and died June 10, 1895.  She married Francis Walter Draper on March 27, 1894.  He was b. Aug. 14, 1870.

Draper
Edwin

Edwin Draper was b. March 27, 1844 in NY, d. March 18, 1926. Father: Harre Draper, b. NY. Mother: Rachael Taylor b. NY. Buried Marble Park cem. Source: York death records.

Draper Edwin

Edwin Draper was 36, and b. in NY, occupation farmer, when asked by the 1880 census taker in York twp. His wife Mary Draper was 28, b. Mich. May Draper, 11, b. Mich; Everett Draper, 8, Clifford Draper, 6, and Ella Draper, 3, all b. Mich. Note: May was counted twice, her grandpa Harvey said she was living with him.

Draper
E.

E. Draper owned some property on the north edge of Section 26, York township, in 1876 according to a plat map of the time.

Draper Frank

Frank Draper was the husband of “Grandma Pearl.”  He was a mechanical genius and was an engineer for the Starr Peano Co. He is credited with inventing and perfecting the player piano.  Source: WBW Feb. 3, 1988. 

Draper Frank

Marguerite Draper was the daughter of Frank and Pearl Draper.  Frank and Pearl ran “Grandma’s Pantry” at Stimpson Hotel.  Marguerite married Harold Guy.  After his death she married Theron Puffer.

Draper Harmon

Harmon Bailey Draper, eldest son of Burton A. and Grace B. Draper, was b. May 21, 1899 at Milan. He died Feb. 9, 1923 after 9 days of intense suffering.  He came home from the [Ideal] foundary a week ago Wednesday, Jan. 31, and took to his bed. He leaves his parents, a brother Maurice, grandmother Mrs. Fannie Draper, and others. Funeral services held at the home Saturday, Feb. 10. Interment at Rice cemetery. Owing to the younger boy’s illness of the influenza, the funeral was made as private as possible.  Those attending the funeral included Simon Sherman, Clayton Welsh of Ann Arbor, Clayton Crumb of Ypsi, MM Wray Draper, MM C. F. Draper, Vernon Draper, MM R. A. Dornton of Detroit, and Mrs. E. F. Campbell of Homer.  Source: Milan paper.

Draper
Harriett

Harriett Draper was b. Jan. 15, 1832 in PA and d. March 12, 1915. Father: Allen P. Robins, b. PA. Mother: unknown. Buried in Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Draper Harvey

Harvey Draper was 57, occupation Blacksmith, b. NY when he answered the 1880 York Township census. His wife Deborah A. Draper was 54, b. NY. Also in the home: May Drpaer, 11, granddaughter, b. Mich.

Draper
infant

Infant Draper was b. Feb. 3, 1916 and died same day, stillborn. Father: Lee Draper, b. Mich. Mother: maiden name was Mead. Buried Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Draper Juanita

Juanita Draper was born Juanita Noble, the daughter of Daughter Kenneth Noble of Milan.  Juanita married a man by the name of Walter Draper but NOT the same guy as the car dealer, according to Isabelle and Duane Schultz.

Draper
Lee

Lee I. Draper was b. Sept. 4, 1874 in MI. He d. Sept. 15, 1948. His father: Anson R. Drpaer. Mother: Harriett Robinson. Wife: Bertha E. Mead. Burial: Marble cem. Source: York death records.

Draper Mary

Mary Draper was b. Aug. 6, 1868 in York twp. She was daughter of Echoria (?) Draper, a mechanic b. NY, and Asoena (?) Draper, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records.

Draper Pearl

Pearl Draper and her husband Walter operated the Stimpson Hotel from 1927 to 1941.  Auto manufacturer Henry Ford enjoyed her pumpkin pie.  Source: Way Back When by Warren Hale.

Draper
Sam

MM Clinton Hobbs and MM Sam Draper ate Christmas dinner with MM Arthur Carter in Mooreville.  Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Draper Walter

Walter P. Draper, 34, was a farmer in Milan township when a census taker arrived in 1880. He lived with his wife, Fannie, 33, who was also b. in Mich. Also living there: son Frank, age 9; son Burton, age 7.  Note: Walter would have been born in about 1846.

Draper
Walter

On Oct. 14, 1934, a baby boy was born in Detroit to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Draper. The baby lived only a short time and was brought to Milan for burial. The mother is doing fine.

Draper
Walter A.

Walter A. Draper, 95, died April 11, 1984 at Kith Haven, Ypsilanti. He was born March 4, 1889 in London twp. His parents were V. A. and Emma J. (Polmetter) Draper. He married Jean H. LeBaron Aug. 31 1931 in Milan. She survives.  Mr. Draper served during WWI from Dec. 5, 1917, to July 30, 1919. He was private first class for the ordinance corps. He owned and operated Draper Buick Motor Sales in Milan from 1921 to 1946 [NOTE: until 1948.] He was a life member of the American Legion Post No. 268 of Milan.  Survivors besides his wife include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Ona Luxton, in 1968.

Draper
William

William Draper elected Assessor of Village March 10, 1902.

Druse
W. H.

W. H. Druse bought an ad in the 1874 Washtenaw atlas, business directory. He is in Sec. 6, York Twp.  He was b. Mich. and has a Saline address.  Proprietor of York Mills.

Dunmire Justin

Justin Dunmire, known as “Dunny,” was a dentist, and lived at 515 Lee St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Dunsmore Melvina

Mrs. Melvina M. Dunsmore died at her home May 9, [1946] at age 77. She was b. Nov. 7, 1868 in Summer Hills, NY, dau. of William and Amanda Townsend. At age 7 she came with her mother to live on a farm in Augusta township.  She married Hiram E. Dunsmore Nov. 25, 1888. He died Sept. 4, 1927. The two lived in the vicinity of Milan all their lives.  Mrs. Dunsmore was a member of the Methodist church. She leaves a daughter, Olive Halstead [NOTE: Not the same person as “Olive Friend.”] of Milan; five sons, Wilmer of Wyandotte, Philo of Toledo; William, Glenn, and Thurlow Dunsmore, all of Milan; etc. Handwritten date on the obit:  “1946”

Dunsmore Thurlow

Thurlow Dunsomore and his wife Ola Dunsmore both attended the Firemen’s xmas party in 1951.  The potluck was held in the upstairs of the old fire barn.

Early Daniel

Daniel Early was b. Nov. 1857 in NY. When census was taken in 1900, he was 42, been married 17 years. His parents both born Ireland. Owns his home free and clear, no mortgage. Occupation: “Hotel keeper.”  Wife is Margaret, age 38, married 17 years. Margaret had 3 children, 3 still living. She was b. in Mich. Her parents both born Ireland. Three children: (1) John, b. June 1884, age 15, occupation “Common laborer”; (2) Rose A., b. April 1887 age 13.  (3) Clara, b. Oct. 1889 age 10.  Also living in the home: servant, girl aged 13, plus 12 boarders.  Location of home: Village of Milan, on Monroe county side.

Early
Hal C.

Hal C. Early (real name was Stephen Bernard Early) b. April 18, 1920 in Milan; died Jan. 21, 1940 at Coldwater, MI. He was using a blow torch under a vehicle at a garage, and gasoline fumes ignited his clothing.  His father worked in the same garage at the time.  Hal’s father and stepmother lived in Coldwater.  Hal’s mother, Imo Carver, lived in Milan.  His brother Wila of Sault Ste. Marie survives, and brothers Jack, Robert, and David of Milan.  Hal was buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Early Stephen

Stephen Early married Imo Jean Lamkin Nov. 25, 1915 in Whittaker Catholic Church.  Imo Jean was born to Wila and Minnie (Sanford) Lamkin April 21, 1896, and died Dec. 26, 1980.  Children of Stephen and Imo were (1) Wiley Paul Early, born March 20, 1918; died June 24, 2003 at Tell City, Alabama.  (2) Stephen Bernard Early (Hal C.) was born April 18, 1920 in Milan; died Jan. 21, 1940 at Coldwater, MI. Hal C. was fatally burned when gasoline fumes ignited. He was working as partsman at a garage where his father was also employed.  (3) John (Jack) Early born July 29, 1923 and died in mid-2000’s. (4) Robert Gerald Early born August 5, 1925, living in Alabama. (5) David Early born October 24, 1927 died June 13, 1990 Dale City, CA, after serving approximately 40 years in the US Army.  Source: Jean E. in 2007

Early Stephen

Stephen Early died May 28, 1970 in Bronson, Branch City, MI. source: Jean E. 

East George

Altas Jane East was b. Oct. 20, 1867 in York twp. Her parents: George East, b. England, farmer, and Lucy A. East, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1.

Eaton Harriet

Harriet C. eaton was b. Dec.25, 1869. Her father was charles H.? Eaton, b. MI, farmer; mother Harriet Eaton, b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1. p. 121

Eaton
Sears

Sears O. Eaton was b. Nov? 26, 1864? (probably 1870) in Lodi twp. His parents both resided in York township so his birth record came from York.  His father Hiram Eaton was a farmer, b. NY. Mother Mary Eaton was b. Mich. Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 122.

Sarah Jane Edwards died Sept. 23, 1929 at age 58. Her husband was Claude Edwards. Her DOB was Dec. 25, 1870. She was born in Whitefield, Mich. Father: Antonine Gee, born in Toledo Ohio. Mother: Unknown. Informant: Claude Edwards. Rice Cemetery. Source: death certificate.

Edwards Donald

Donald Kenneth Edwards graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

Edwards Dwight

Dwight Edwards was the last owner of the Ideal Foundry.  He shut it down because the stock was trading better than the foundry’s product.  Source:  Don Kondor, owner of another Milan foundry.

Edwards Harry

Mrs. Harry Edwards died at age 67. The funeral was held from the house on York St.  Buried at Marble Park Cemetery. She was b. Lucena Ash in 1868. She was b. in Waltz, Mich.  She married on August 28, 1899. Her husband was Harry Edwards.  They had two sons, Kenneth and Keith.  Her husband died May 3, 1934. 

Edwards Kenneth

Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Edwards and family visited Mrs. Edwards’ father, Mr. Walter Yarick at Clayton, MI. Source: June 5, 1941 Milan Leader.

Edwards Kenneth H.

Kenneth H. Edwardsd of 21 York St. died Feb. 24, 1968. He was born June 19, 1902 in Milan, the son of Harry W. and Lucena Edwards.  He married Hazel Yarick on June 20, 1925. Kenneth buried in Marble Park cemetery.

Edwards Moses

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ruth Edwards of Ypsilanti to Alfred Mitchell of San Francisco. Announced it Dec. 19 at San Francisco.  Miss Ruth is a former Milan girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses C. Edwards, who were old Milan residents until a few years ago when they moved to Ypsi. She is a graduate of Mich. State Normal college and has been teaching in Detroit.  Source: News clipping, no date.

Edwards Moses

Moses C. Edwards served as Treasurer of the Township of Milan in 1877.  (Note: He could have lived in the town of Milan, and still served as township treasurer.  The Village had not been incorporated yet in 1877.)

Edwards Moses

Moses C. Edwards, 34, occupation: Drayman, was b. in NY.  He gave that information to a census taker at his home in Milan Village, on the Monroe County side, in 1880. He lived with his wife, Ania T. Edwards, 32; son Charles C., age 7; and son Fred S., 2.

Edwards Moses

In the 1860 census Moses C. Edwards was a Hotel Keeper in York Township.  The last names of the families living around him were close to the last names of the families around Henry Tolan in the 1850 census.  Moses C. Edwards from New York was the father of Henry W. (later called Harry W.) Edwards.  Harry W. Edwards was the father of Kenneth H. Edwards. Source: Ron Morey.

Edwards Moses

Moses C. Edwards died Nov. 2, 1872 in York twp. He was married, age 61 years, 10 months, 20 days.  Born in New Jersey. He was a farmer. His parents were Moses Edwards and Catherine Edwards both of NJ.  Source: death records, Washtenaw County.

Edwards Moses C.

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.

Edwards MC

M. C. Edwards had an advertisement in the Milan Leader, Jan. 4, 1889, as follows:  “M. C. EDWARDS, Hackman. Runs to and from all trains on both railroads. All expressage, baggage, etc. delivered on short notice.”  He ran the same ad in 1882 in the Milan Sun.

Norman Eighme, Milan’s popular baker, and Miss Ada Johnston were quietly married in Toledo last Thursday. Only a small group was present due to the serious illness of the bride’s father, P. T. Johnston. MM Eighme will make their home at the Johnston home on Wabash St. Source: Newspaper clipping, someone wrote in handwriting “Jan. 30, 1930.” Note: the name Eighme is pronounced “Amy.”

Eighme Norman

Norman Eighme was well known for his bakery on East Main (east end and middle of the Palmer block).  Later the bakery was owned by Frank Carver.

Amanda Ellis was b. Dec. 14, 1844 in MI and d. May 12, 1915. Father: Sonah Woolcott, b. NY. Mother: Harriett Draper. Buried at Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Ellis
Elijah

Almira Warner was married to Elijah Ellis.  Almira was b. Nov. 27 or 29, 1813. She was probably born in Phelps, NY.  She died in York twp. Feb. 27, 1839. Her daughter married John Jennes and had three children.  Source: “Descendants of Andrew Warner” published 1919.

Ellis
Elijah

Elijah Ellis and his wife, Almira, transferred some land to Thomas Ellis.  Nov. 1838.  (Land includes the present Gay Block.)

Ellis Charles

Charles Ellis was b. Nov. 7, 1835 in NY and d. June 27, 1924. Father: Daniel Ellis b. NY. Mother: Helen Elsworth b. NY. Buried in Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Ellis Charles

Charles Ellis was born Nov. 7, 1835 in Genesee County, NY. He was the 4th child born to David and Calista Ellis.  At age 4, the family moved to Washt. County, in Saline (township?).  He was 21 when he married Juanita Moore, who died two years after she married.  In 1862 he married Amanda B. Woolcott.  They had two children: Jeanette A. Phelps of Detroit and Charles W. Ellis of York Twp.  From a family of 10 children, 3 brothers survive him: James F. Ellis of Denver; Henry Ellis, Northport, MI; Hiram Ellis, Minnesota.  He was living near Mooreville when he died.  Funeral on Monday, June 30, ____.  Rev. T. B. Leith officiated.  Mooreville Cemetery. (Death might be 1925?)

Ellis Charles

Charles Ellis was b. May 11, 1868 in Mich. and d. Jan. 24, 1947. Father: Charles Ellis. Mother: Amanda Clark.  Buried in Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Ellis
Elijah

The first store in York Townshipwas opened by Elijah Ellis about 1835, at Milan. Source: History Washt. County 1881 Chapman.

Ellis
Glenn

Glenn T.Ellis was b. Oct. 15, 1880 in Mich. and d. Sept. 5, 1944. Father: Charles Ellis. Mother: Mary Mulkaland. Burial in Detroit. Source: York death records.

Ellis Jonathan

Deacon Jonathan Ellis died March 16, 1836, according to a notice in the Michigan Argus. He was 66, a resident of Ypsilanti, and died of consumption.  He had previously lived in Stafford, Genessee County, NY.

Ellis Jonathan

The estate of Jonathan Ellis was probated in Washtenaw County. His will was dated May 7, 1835. His wife, Wealthy, was appointed executor.  His children included Hiram, Lorin, Thomas, Daniel, Elizabeth (Kellogg), Elijah (of Ypsilanti), Wealthy, Mary Matilda, and John.

Ellis Wealthy

Wealthy Ellis was married to Jonathan Ellis. Their sons were Hiram, Lorin, Daniel, Thomas, John, and Elijah. Their daughters were Elizabeth (Kellogg,wife of Erastus Kellogg), Wealthy, and Mary Matilda Ellis.  The father, Jonathan, lived in Ypsilanti at the time of his death and had his estate probated in Washtenaw County.  His wife, Wealthy, died April 29, 1861 in Ypsilanti.  Apparently when Wealthy and Jonathan were a young couple, they had their family in Massachusetts, then moved to Washtenaw County. Source: probate records.

Ellis William

William Ellis died June 16, 1951 at age 80. He lived at 367 Wabash. Born in Canada April 14, 1871.  Worked as a molder in an iron foundry. Father: James Ellis.  Mother: Amelia Roe.   Wife: Clara Ellis.  Burial: Marble Park.

Eva Engle Clark lived in Milan all of her 90 plus years.  She was the daughter of Thomas Engle.  She was born in Feb. 1892. She grew up on family farm on Hickory Road.  She died Dec. 30, 1988 at the age of 96.

Engle, Maude

Maude Engle is Eva Engle’s sister.  Maude was born Sept.  1880 in Michigan.

Engle Minor

Mrs. Minor Engle has been ill.  Source: Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Engle Miola

Miola Engle was the brother of Tom Engle.  Miola Engle was born in Mich. in Dec. 1864.  See photo #1731.

Engle Norman

Norman M. Engle, a famer of Milan township, was born in York, Washtenaw county, April 15, 1835. His father, Thos. L, was born in Steuben county, N.Y., in 1789, and died in 1842. Thomas came to Monroe, Mich., in 1832, and purchased of government one-fourth of section 15 in Milan township, upon a portion of which Norman now resides. Norman was married in 1859 to Anne Knowles. Their children are Thomas, Miola and Elizabeth. Mr. Engle enlisted in the Union army in 1864; served about ten months, and participated in three engagements. Source: Page 36, History of Monroe County, 1890, vol. 2.

Engle
Tom

Tom Engle is Eva Clark’s father. He was born July 1868 in Michigan.  See also Sanford, Frank for more information.

Engle, Viona

Viona Engle is Eva’s mother.  She was born Jan. 1862 in Michigan, her parents were Peter S. Hanson and Angeline P. Philips. 

Eno
Adna

Adna Eno, a white male, age 24, farmer, b. MI, answered the London twp census in 1880. Wife Harriett, 18, b. MI.  Daughter Nora, 3.  Also a daughter, unnamed, 4 months old.  Adna’s mother Fanny Eno living in the home, age 70, b. NY.

Eply George

George Eply.  Blacksmith.  10 a Sec. 34.  P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Esteman John

John Esteman and wife Elizabeth Esteman, both b. Germany, had twins April 5, 1867. Charles A. Estteman and Amanda J. Estleman were the two babies. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1.

Everett

Cyrus Everett was elected Supervisor of London Township at the first meeting of the township, held April 1, 1833.  He was re-elected for four more terms.

Andrew Falk was 30 when 1900 census came to him in London township. His wife Anna was 26, b. MI. Children were Earl, 5; Leona, 1. Also his father lived in home, Fred Falk, 72, who immigrated to US from Germany in 1846.

Falk
Clair

Clair L. Falk, 66, of 15 First St., died Sunday morning (on or just before Sept. 5, 1965). He was born Jan. 15, 1899 in London twp, son of Fred and Alice Falk. He married Leona Mead on Dec. 27, 1922 in Milan. He was a member of the Milan village council from 1939 to 1948. His sister Elsie (Mrs. Earl Curry) of Milan survives.  Marble Park cemetery.

Falk
Clair

Helen Leona Mead was married in Milan to Clair La Verne Falk on Dec. 27, 1922.  Helen was b. Nov. 10, 1903 in London twp, daughter of Warren Jehile Mead and Lottie May Teall Mead.  Helen died May 18, 1983 in Ann Arbor, buried in Marble Memorial cemetery. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Falk
Elsie

Elsie J. Curry of 309 Wabash, Milan, was 82 when she died Saturday. She was b. Oct. 3, 1890 in Detroit, daughter of Fred and AliceFalk. In 1837 she married Earl J. Curry. She worked at the Milan Post Office. Marble Park cem. News clipping hand dated 2-24-1973.

Falk
Fred

Fred and Alice Falk lived at 11411 Wells Road.  Frederick Jonathon Falk was b. Oct. 8, 1863 in Adrian, and died Jan. 5, 1932 in Milan. His wife Alice May Beverly was b. June 25, 1867 in London twp and d. Jan. 31, 1931 in Milan.Their children were Lewis, b. 1888; Elsie, b. 1890; and son Clair, b. 1899.  They bought 40 acres in Milan twp. from George and Adah Bruckner on 3-31-1909 for $1,000, and another 40 acres from Susie C. Royal for $1,275 that same date.  Fred J. Falk was elected to Milan Village Council in 1928 and again in 1930.  Source: Roger Falk. 

Falk
Fred J.

Fred J. Falk was 46, a farmer, and b. in MI in 1910.  Wife Alice M., 43.  They’d been married 25 years.  Lewis E. Falk, 21, was a farm laborer; Elsie P. Falk, 19; Clare L. Falk, son, 11.  She had 5 children, 3 still living.  Source: 1910 census, Milan township.

Falk
Fred J.

Fred Falk was 36 in 1900 for London twp census. His wife Alice was 33, b. MI. Lewis, 11; Elice, 8; and son Clare, 9.

Falk
Frederick

Frederick Falk, 43, born in Hesse-Darmstadt, was living in Milan township when he answered the US Census for 1870. His wife Cristine Falk was 31, born in Baden, Germany. The children were Margaret, 9; Mona, 9; Frederick, 7; and Andrew, 2.

Falk
Fred P.

Fredrick Falk, 52, b. Germany, worked as a farmer when he answered the 1880 census in Exeter township.  Wife: Cristena, 41, b. Germany. Daughters Mena, 18, and Maggie, 18, b. MI. Sons Frederick 16 and Andrew 11, b. MI.

Falk Gladys

Mrs. Earl G.Falk (Gladys R) of 701 E. Main St. died Sunday at age 73. (Hand written date on news clipping says July 2, 1967). She was born June 3, 1894 in Trombley, Ohio, dau. Of John and Annie Zornow. She married Earl G. Falk Dec. 12, 1917. He died July 15, 1952. Marble Park cemetery. 

Falk
Leona

Leona V. Boucher, 68, died Sunday at her home in Scio twp. She was born March 29, 1899 in Milan, daughter of Andrew and Anna Murray Falk. She married Malcolm Boucher June 24, 1924. Survivors include her brother Lloyd Falk of Milan. She was buried in Bethlehem cemetery.

Falk
Lloyd

Lloyd J. Falk, 87, of Milan, died Feb. 12, 1991. He was b. May 31, 1903 in Milan, the son of Andrew and Anna (Murray) Falk. On Dec. 5, 1925 he married Marian Countess in Detroit.

Falk Marian I.

Marian I. Falk, 85, died June 19, 1989. She was b. March 9, 1904 in Canada. On Dec. 5, 1925 she married Lloyd Falk in Detroit and he survives.

Falk
Murle

Murle Falk, 69, of W. Main St., Milan, died Feb.8, 1984. He was b. Oct. 3, 1914 in Azalia to Lewis and Viola (Masten) Falk. He married Edna Tooman May 24, 1936 in Dundee. He is buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Alice Merritt Farmer was b. June 23, 1906 in Fowlerville. On July 30, 1926, when she was 20, she married Ervin F. Fulkerson, the son of Fred Edward Fulkerson and Mary Louemma Atwood, in Milan.  Fred was born Oct. 13, 1904 in Belvedere, IL.  They had three children: Doris Jean, b. 1928; Richard E., b. 1932; and Ruth Ann, b. 1934.   Note: info on Blackmer and Farmer families comes largely from Doris Jean Fulkerson.

Farmer Cynthia

Cynthia Blackmer was born Dec. 13, 1865 in Saline, daughter of Charles M. Blackmer.  She died Aug. 12, 1946.  She was married to Wiel A. Farmer on May 10, 1885.  They had five children--  Lillabelle (Mrs. Ralph J. Carr); Frank B. Farmer who worked in Hyzer and Matthews Drug Store; Ruth C. Farmer, a teacher in Detroit and then a registered nurse; Maurine (Mrs. Leland Schultz). See p. 180 of red book.

Farmer Cynthia

Cynthia Blackmer Farmer was b. Dec. 13, 1865 in Saline.  She died Aug. 27, 1946 age 80. She died at her daughter Ruth’s home, 11407 Lander, Detroit. Cynthia was buried in Milan.

Farmer Cynthia

Will and Cynthia Blackmer Farmer had five children.  (1) Willy Belle, later “Willabelle” Farmer (Carr), b. Nov. 27, 1887. (2) Frank Blackmer Farmer, b. Nov. 27, 1889.  (3)  Ruth Cynthia Farmer, b. Jan. 10, 1902. (4) Grace Maurine Farmer (Schultz), b. March 28, 1904.  (5) Alice Merritt Farmer (Fulkerson), b. June 23, 1906.   

Farmer Emma

Emma (Farmer) Bateman went to medical school after her husband died. She graduated March 26, 1890 from Homeopathic Hospital College of Cleveland, OH. She died Nov. 16, 1930. Survived by nephew Frank B. Farmer, niece Miss Ruth Farmer, Detroit; Lulabelle Farmer Carr and Mrs. Maurine Leland Schultz.  Emma Bateman born Jan. 5, 1847.

Farmer Frank

Frank B. Farmer was born Nov. 27, 1889 in Milan, OH. His parents were William A. Farmer and Cynthia Blackmer Farmer.  The middle initial “B” stood for “Blackmer.”  His sisters included Willabelle Farmer Carr, Ruth C. Farmer, Maurine Farmer Schultz, and Alice Farmer Fulkerson.  He was favorably discharged from the Army in 1919. Frank was married at Buffalo, NY on June 22, 1922. His bride: Mabel C. Halloway of Buffalo.  The newlyweds went to Detroit to live, but they moved back to Milan.  He became a life member of the Fowlerville masons.  Frank died of lung cancer May 24, 1966.  He was buried at Marble Park cemetery in Milan.

Farmer Lillibelle

Lillibelle Farmer was the sister of Maurine Farmer.  Maurine married Leland Schultz, and Lillibelle married Ralph Carr.  Ralph was an athlete, a runner, and he lived in Dearborn.

Farmer Mabel

Mabel C.Farmer was the wife of Frank B. Farmer.  In July 28, 1975, Mabel died in Sun City,Arizona, probably visiting her sister-in-law Ruth Farmer.  Her full name was Mabel Cady Farmer. Her father was Charles F. Holloway, mother was Fannie M. Cady.

Farmer Maurine

Grace Maurien Farmer was b. Mar. 28, 1904 in Fowlerville, MI. On March 21, 1925 when she was 20, she married Leland L. Schultz in Milan. He was born Feb. 7, 1904 in Milan. They had one child, Duane Alden Schultz, b. 1927.  See also Maurene Schultz; see also Blackmer.

Farmer Maurine

Grace Maurine Farmer was born March 28, 1904 in Fowlerville, Mich. She was married on March 21, 1925 in Milan to Leland L. Schultz.  They apparently were married at the Blackmer homestead on East Main in Milan. 

Farmer Ruth

Ruth Cynthia Farmer was b. Jan. 10, 1902 in Toledo, OH.  She died in Sun City, Arizona Oct. 12, 1989, at age 87. She was buried in Milan.  She never married.  She was the historian of the Blackmer family. She kept accurate records of the family while they held yearly reunions in Milan.

Farmer, Willabelle

Willy Belle Farmer was the daughter of William A. Farmer and Cynthia Blackmer Farmer. It is a southern custom for the man to name his first-born after himself and that is what happened in this family.  As she grew, she changed her name to Willabelle.  She died in 1964. 

Farmer Will A.

Will Adelbert Farmer was born Nov. 27, 1852 in Enterprise, Ohio. He married Cynthia Farmer May 10, 1885 in Ann Arbor. He died Dec. 10, 1929 age 77. He resided at 937 Denwood, Dearborn. Buried Dec. 12, 1929 at Milan. 

Farmer William A.

William A. Farmer was born Nov. 27, 1852, and died Dec. 10, 1929. He married Cynthia Blackmer.  They had a daughter, Maureen, and another daughter, Alice. 

Farrington, Alia, James.  See “Ferrington.”

Farrington Blanche

Miss Blanche Farrington spent several days last with with friends at Adrian. Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Farrington Burton

Burton Farrington was b. May 1869 in Mich. He was 31 and married 8 years when the census was taken in 1900.  Occupation: Provision dealer.  Rents his home. His wife, Sophia Farrington, was b. Apr. 1875, age 25. She has had 3 children, 1 of them is still living.  Also in the home:  Rollo Farrington, b. Aug. 1893, age 6.  There was a boarder in the home, William Bell. See “Bell.”  Census states Farrington family lived in Village of Milan on Monroe county side.

Farrington Charles E.

Charles E. Farrington, farmer, of London, was born April 16, 1849, upon the farm he now owns. His father was one of the first members of the State legislature, and member of the convention which framed the first constitution of Michigan.  On Sept. 1, 1864, Charles enlisted in Co. M, 2d Mich. Cav., as private. Was discharged by general order, June 21, 1865. Married, Sept. 24, 1865, Elfinda S. Rorebeck, of London. Four children were born to them. Mr. Farrington is one of the representative farmers of London; deals largely in stock and grain; is member of the Free Methodist Society. Source: History of Monroe county, 1890, Wing, p. 28.

Farrington Charles

Mrs. Charles E. Farrington died April 11 (in the late 1890’s) of paralysis.  The funeral was held in the London M.E. Church (Methodist Episcopal) and burial in London cemetery. Susan E. Rorebeck was born in London township May 5, 1841. On Sept. 24, 1865, she married Charles E. Farrington who died several years ago. She leaves four children: Edwin A., James B., Mrs. Mary B. Bray, and Miss Bessie J.  Source: Obit, Milan Leader.

Farrington Charles

Charles Farrington, 41, a farmer, was b. MI. London twp census, 1880. Wife, Elfinda, 39, b. NY. Son Edwin, 13. Son James B., 12. Daughter, Mary, 9. Also living in the home: his mother, Clarissa Farrington, 80, b. NY.

Farrington
Edwin

Edwin A. Farrington elected Trustee of Village March 16, 1899.  He was named Fire Chief on Jan. 10, 1900. 

Farrington Edward

Edward A. Farrington died June 19, 1907 according to Monroe death register, book C page 142. He was a married man. His age was 40 years, 9 months and 15 days. He lived in Milan. He was a merchant. Father: C. E. Farrington. Mother: Elfunda Rourk. In Milan village.

Farrington Louise

Louise Farrington is pictured with her 9th grade class, Milan schools, in 1925 annual.

Farrington Richard

Dr. Richard Farrington, photo [#1776], back of the picture says “Dr. Richard Ferrington” but I don’t know who that would be.

Farrington Wallace

Wallace Farrington, 43, a farmer, b. MI, answered the census taker in London twp in 1880. Wife Frances E., 35, b. MI. Son Willie, 7.  Also living in the home: Joseph Corbet, 70, no relation, a farm laborer, b. Nova Scotia; his father was b. Nova Scotia, mother b. Mass.

Faust Clinton

Sgt. Clinton E. Faust was killed in battle at Leyte, Dec. 2, 1944. He grew up in Milan. He at one time lived with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tooman. Source: Milan Leader Jan. 25, 1945.

Ferman
Cyrl

Cyrl L. Ferman elected Trustee of Village of Milan March 17, 1904.

Ferman Cyral L.

Cyral L. Ferman is buried at Marble Park cemetery, 1848 - 1919.  Also Edna Ferman, wife of Cyral, 1857 - (blank).  Source: D.A.R. cemetery records.

Feldman Jacob

Jacob F. Feldman was b. June 5, 1842 in Helmsheim, Germany. He married Elizabeth Rupp on July 16, 1872. He died Mar. 15, 1926 in Milan.  His wife Elizabeth was b. Mar. 30, 1850 in London, MI. and died Feb. 4, 1909 in Somerset. She was buried in Milan.  Elizabeth S. Feldman was their daughter, and she married into the Murray family.  Source: RM

Feldman Jacob

Jacob Feldman, 37, a farmer, was b. in Baden, Germany, according to 1880 census in London twp. Wife Elizabeth, 30, b. MI but both her parents were b. in Baden. Son William, 7, b. MI. Daughter Lizzie, 5. Son George, 4. Son Louis, 3. Son  Nicholas, 2. Son Charlie, 8 months old. Also Jacob’s brother Charlie, 24, a farm laborer, born in Baden, Germany.

C. L. Ferman, the son of Jacob and Hepsey Ferman, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1919 at his home on North Street in Milan.  He was 71 years, 4 months, and 15 days of age.  He came to Milan with his parents at age 7 [1855].  He married Edna Draper (sister of Jacob’s wife Emma).  He donated a plot of land to the village of Milan and had a street named after him.  He had one son, Myron A. Ferman.  Source: Genealogist friend. (Born about 1848 august 7)

Ferman Cyril L.

Cyril L. Ferman purchased some property from William Henry Harrison Hack and wife Mary Hack. The sale took place Jan. 8, 1898. Price: $50.  This lot is just north of the Hack’s Addition plat.  Note: the deed corrects an error in Liber 139 page 442, 1897.

Ferman Cyral L.

Cyral L. Ferman purchased Lots 6 and 7 of Hack’s addition ot the Village of Milan.  Seller: Sarah A. Hinckley. Price: one dollar.  (obviously he paid more than that.) Date: Jan. 7, 1897. Notarized by William W. Kelsey, Justice of the Peace.  Liber 136, page 592.

Ferman Cyral L.

Cyral L. Ferman bought property from Susan M. Gay and husband Simon Gay on Jan. 18, 1881.  It says Cyral L. Ferman resides in London township. Price: $150

Ferman Edna

Mrs. Edna Ferman died, according to Monroe Evening News of Feb. 22, 1929. Funeral was held on Feb. 22 at thehome of MM Fred Douglass. At the home on North street. Her son Myron survives, her brother V. A. Draper, and her sister Emma Ferman.

Ferman Emma

Emma S. Ferman died Dec. 3, 1934.  She was born Oct. 24, 1858 in Milan, daughter of Alonzo and Matilda Draper. She married Jacob Ferman Oct. 24, 1874 at Oakville. He died June 20, 1920.  They had 5 children, 3 daughters and 2 sons.  The sons died in infancy. 

Ferman Cyral and Jacob

Feb. 14, 1887.  Jacob and Emma Ferman of Milan township sold Lot 6 of Wilson and Warren Addition, Village of Milan, for $1,000.  Buyer: Cyral L. Ferman of York township.  L. 117, p. 209.  Witness: Miss Emma Palmer and Mell Barnes.  Mell was notary public.

Ferman Jacob

Jacob Ferman was born in Wilson, a town in Niagra County NY, on July 8, 1854. He died June 20, 1920.  He came to Milan as a boy with his parents. He leaves 3 daughters, his widow, one sister and one brother. Source: Vol. 2, page 33, Genealogist Friend.

Ferman Jacob

Mrs. Fred Kader (Mayme M.) was 78 in Oct. 1959 when she died.  Her address was 13683 Wabash St. She was daughter of Jacob and Emma Draper Ferman.  She was born Nov. 11, 1880 at Milan.  Buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Ferman Jacob

Jacob Ferman died June 20, 1920 in the Village of Milan. Occupation: Janitor.  He was a married man, aged 65 years, 11 months, and 12 days. He died of acute “Parenchymatous Nephritis.”  Born in NY, his father, Jacob Ferman, was also born in NY.  Source: Washtenaw county death records.

Ferman Jacob “Jr.”

Jacob Ferman Jr. 1854-1920, Marble Park cemetery.  His wife, Emma S. Ferman, 1858 - (blank).  Source:  D.A.R. cemetery records.

Ferman Jacob

Jacob Ferman lived in or near Milan Village on the Monroe county side when census was taken in 1900. He was 45, b. in NY, his parents also b. NY. His was born July 1854, Emma S. Ferman born Feb. 1858.  Occupation: farm laborer.  His wife Emma S. Ferman is 41. they were married 25 years at the time of the census, married in 1875.  Their daughter Ethel Ferman  is 14, she was born in Feb. 1886..  His close neighbors were Charles and Jane Goodridge, both born in England, and their many children.   Another near neighbor: Frank Holcomb and his wife Nellie, with daughter Emogene and son Harlan.

Ferman Jacob

Jacob Ferman was 55 when he answered the 1910 census. He was born in NY. Occupation: Janitor at school house.  His father was born in Canada, and was English.  His mother was b. in NY. His wife was Emma.  Daughter Ethel was 24 and living in the same home.   Note: down the street, the Draper household, Matilda age 72 and her grandson Walter 21. He works at a barber shop.

Ferman Jacob

Jacob Ferman was 65 years old when he answered the 1920 census in Milan village, York township side. His wife Emma S. Ferman was 61 and b. in Michigan. They lived at 146 Hurd Street. Jacob worked as a janitor at the high school.

Ferman Jacob

See “Samuel Ferman” baby boy Jacob

Ferman Jacob

Jacob Ferman was born July 8, 1854 in Niagara County, NY.  He died June 20, 1920. Rev. Houck officiated at the funeral. Also attending: Pythian sisters, Maccabees (both knights and ladies), Aid Society, and the Weslyan Class.  Source: Obituary.

Ferman Jacob

Feb. 2, 1887. Charles H. Wilson, Alzina A. Wilson, William H. Warner and Mary E. Warner sold lot 6 of Wilson and Warner addition to the Village of Milan. The buyer: Jacob Ferman of Milan, Monroe County. Price: $140.  L 117, p.208.  George R. Williams, Notary Public. Peter Hinckley, witness.

Ferman Jacob

Jacob Ferman.  (Lals?)  Sec. 35.  P. O. Milan. Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Ferman James

James Ferman the last of 7 sons of MM Jacob Ferman, was born in Wilson, Niagara County, NY on Feb. 17, 1859 and died at his home, 930 Witherbee St., Flint, Mich., on Saturday April 10, 1926 at 2:00. He came to Milan as a small boy. He married Alice Throop Nov. 10, 1879. His first wife died 2 years ago; he married his present wife a few months ago. He is survived by widow, Mrs. Marguerite Ferman; 3 sons, C. L. of Colorado; J. V. of Tecumseh; Forest Ferman of Detroit; and 5 daughters, Chloa Warby, Doris Wilson, Very Hayes, Glacia Grody, and Tessie Cone. His remains were brought to Milan from Flint. Funeral held at Baptist Church in Milan, Rev. J. H. Davis. Burial at Marble Park cemetery.

Ferman Mayme M.

Mayme M. Ferman was born Nov. 11, 1880 at Milan, daughter of Jacob and Emma Draper Ferman.  She died in Oct. 1959.  Buried at Marble Park Cemeter under the name Mrs. Fred Kader.

Ferman Myron

Myron A. Ferman died at his home on north st april 23, 1934. he was the son of C t and edna ferman and was b in Milan nov 27, 1875  he married hennie Murphy june 5, 1916  she was his second wife. He had 2 sons by his prior wife, cyral and Raymond. Marble park cemetery

Ferman Samuel

Samuel Ferman was b. in November 1856 and lived in the Washtenaw County side of Milan for the 1900 census.  His occupation: day laborer.  His parents b. NY.  His wife Mary Ferman was b. May 1862.  Children living in the home: a daughter Asta B. Ferman age 17 b. April 1883.A son, Jessie O. Ferman, age 9. A son, Jacob A. Ferman, b. March 1899, 1 year old.  Also Lena M. Shafer, 21, living in the home, perhaps a servant girl.

Ferman Samuel

The infant son of Samuel Ferman died Aug. 18, 1896 at the age of 6 weeks.  He was buried at Rice Cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson death records.

Ferman Samuel S.

Samuel S. Ferman was b. Nov. 15, 1856, d. June 6, 1916. Father: Jacob Ferman, b. NY. Mother: Hepsebith Jipson, b. Mass. Burial: Marble Park cem. Source: York death records.

Alia M. Ferrington was b. Feb. 27, 1871 in Mich. and d. July 28, 1927. Her father: George White. Her mother: Eliza Hamilton. Her husband: James I. Ferrington. Burial in Detroit. Source: York death records.

Finch
Cora

Cora B. Wheeler Finch was b. Sept. 27, 1865 in Mich, d. Feb. 24, 1924. Father: Jerome Gooding b. NY, mother Coranthia Wheeler b. NY, husband Dewell Finch. Burial: York cemetery. Source: York death records.

Finch Durrel

Durrel Finch was b. July 4, 1858 in Mcih and d. July 10, 1934. Father: Henry Finch, b. England. Mother: Harriett Querch b. England. Spouse: Cora Gooding. Burial: York Cemetery. Source: York death records.

Finch Henry

Henry Finch was b. April 24, 1847 in Huggelscutt, Leistershier, England. He came with his parents to Augusta Twp in his younger days.  On April 25, 1871 he married Mrs. Harrriet Wardle. They had a son, Louis Finch, and a daughter, Margaret, who is now deceased. In 1880 he bought a farm in Maple Grove. He left 3 brothers, John, Samuel, and Aaron.  He was buried at Farwell Cemetery.  Source: obit.

Forbes

Mr. B. W. Forbes appointed to fill a vacancy as Village Marshal, July 28, 1902.  April 1903, Byron W. Forbes appointed Street Commissioner.

Forbes

Mrs. B. W. Forbes, a life-long resident of Milan, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Trimm, yesterday morning. The funeral service will be held at the home of Flora Gauntlett on Wilcox street.  Source: Obituary, no date given.

Abner Ford, 71, died Aug. 24, 1860 at the home of his son, V.D. Ford, in Dundee.  Abner was b. in Columbia County, NY. He enlisted in the War of 1812. He was injured. He moved to Belleville with his wife. She died in Belleville. He was blind and physically disabled the last 15 years of his life so he lived in his son’s home. He was buried in Belleville.

Ford
Addie

Mrs. J. Henry Ford, “Addie,” died Friday morning, as reported in the Milan Leader Feb. 12, 1914. Miss Addie Jones was b. in Ontario County NY on March 4, 1854 and died Feb. 6, 1914. She came to Michigan as a child and married J. Henry Ford on Dec. 4, 1867.  Since 1881 they have lived in Milan. He was engaged in the mercantile business, later village clerk and has been justice of the peace for the past few years.  Addie buried at Mooreville Cemetery. Her husband survived her.  

Ford Alonzo

Alonzo Oscar Ford died at age 73. He was a resident of Petersburg since 1902. He was born in Hillsdale, MI on March 18, 1867.  He was married to Berta M. Olds on Nov. 27, 1892 at Rushville, Neb. She died Oct. 11, 1939. They had 4 children—two sons, Royal C. Ford at home and Clinton H. Ford of Dundee.  Alonzo came to Petersburg from California in 1902. He died Nov. 30, 1940.

Ford
Bert

Bert R. Ford b. 6-5-1859, d. 4-2-1950.  Source: Azalia cemetery.  He is near Mary Etta Ford, 12-15-1862 to 2-22-1958. 

Ford Catherine

Mrs.Catherine Ford, 40, died at the home of her parents in Riga Sept. 15, 1936. She was the wife of G. D. Ford who, until 6 months ago, operated a dry goods store in Dundee. She was born in Riga Sept. 30, 1895. Source: Monroe Evening News obit.

Ford Charles

Charles W. Ford was working as a justice of the peace in Monroe County in 1848.  His signature appeared on a deed involving property in Milan (Old Shack).

Ford Charles

Charles Ford, 89, of Rockwood, died Aug. 15, 1939. He is survived by two sons, William of Detroit and Charles of Rockwood. The body was removed to Clark Ford’s funeral home in Rockwood. The wife of deceased died several years ago.

Ford Charles W.

Charles Wright Ford, 54, died in 1873. He was staying with his sister, Mrs. M. A. Manning. He was born in Fairfield, Herkimer county, NY in 1818, although another article in the same newspaper says he was born in Sackett’s Harbor, NY in Sept. 1820.  He came to Monroe in 1834 with his mother and Mrs. Manning.  He became a lawyer, then was appointed to federal government posts. He never married.

Ford
Clark

Clark H. Ford, 78, who started Clark H. Ford funeral home in Rockwood in 1934, died in Scottsdale AZ (around Feb. 3, 1986). His wife was Marian. The couple bought Frank Miller and Co. Furniture and Undertaking in 1934 when Miller retired. In 1954 Lyle Ford joined his father in the business. The deceased and his wife spent winters in Arizona. Clark was born Aug. 2, 1907 in Illinois, the son of Henry R. and Relda Lemon Ford. He married MDarian Wood on Aug. 21, 1927 at her home in Dundee.

Ford
David

David Upton Ford died Feb. 11, 1937 in Temperance. He was born July 30, 1858 in Erie. He married Emma Elliott January 19, 1882. she died Aug. 1929.

Ford
Fern

Fern Ford died Dec. 19, 1923.  She was 11 years old, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ford of Frenchtown. She was buried in Woodland Cemetery.

Ford
J. Henry

Display ad in Milan Leader, Jan. 1, 1889:  “WAIT for our line of Jamestown Worsteds for which we are exclusive agents in Milan. J. Henry Ford.”

Ford
John Henry

John Henry Ford, grocer, Mooreville.  P. O. York.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Ford
J. Henry

J. Henry Ford was born Jan. 4, 1845 and died Sept. 11, 1915. Mooreville Cemetery.  His wife Addie is next to him. She was born March 14, 1855 and died Feb. 6, 1914.

Ford
Henry J.

Henry J. Ford died July 18, 1994. He lived in Monroe. [NOTE related to Mooreville retailer.]  He was born July 30, 1916 in LaSalle. He was the son of Harry L. and Rose Nusbaum Ford. Henry married Lillian Zimmerman at St. Mary Catholic Church. He had two brothers, Roy and Earl, and two sisters, Ethel and Beulah.

Ford
J. Henry

J. Henry Ford (NOT the Henry Ford of the automotive world) died Sept. 11, 1915.  He was a business man.  He was in failing health after his wife died in February 1914.  He was born in York Township Jan. 4, 1845.  He married Addie Jones in 1877.  He was engaged in the mercantile business in Mooreville for several years but in 1881 he moved to Milan and conducted a store here (in Milan?) for many years.  He was prominent in civic affairs.  He was a village clerk, and justice of the peace for several terms, only retiring as JP last spring.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Hobbs of Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. George Davis of Lansing.  Funeral at ME church, Rev. W. S. Smith officiating.

Ford
J. Henry

J. Henry Ford and his wife were invited guests to the post-wedding reception Dec. 27, 1882 for A. B. Smith and his new wife.  The Fords got together with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blackmer and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kelsey, also local Milan merchants, to give a hanging lamp as a gift.

Ford
J. Henry

Sept. 16, 1879. Seller:  J. Henry Ford and wife Addie Ford of York Twp. Buyer: Ebinezer Harmon, William T. Cook, Jessi Warner, Alfred Davenport, and Jacob R. Voscelius acting as the Board of Trustees of the First Universal Parrish  of York, Mich. Price: $125. Lot 3 in Block 1 north range in the Village of Mooreville.  L. 93, p. 539

Ford
J. Henry

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. 

Ford
J. Henry

April 18, 1884. Susan M. Gay sold to J. Henry Ford for $100.00. Both were residents of York township. Location: East 1/2 of lot #9 of Gay’s Plat of Gay’s second addition to the village of Milan. Witnessed by Samuel Chapin and Frank Trussell.  Trussell was notary public.  L. 114 p. 333

Ford
Henry R.

Henry R. Ford, [Not related to Henry Ford of Mooreville], 79, died March 25, 1957 at the home of his son, Leslie S. Ford, in Dearborn. Henry was born March 14, 1878 at Mechanicsburg, Illinois, son of Stuart and Mary Ford. He married Relda V. Lemon Feb. 14, 1900 in Jonesboro, Indiana. Relda died Aug. 30, 1956. He is survived by two sons, Leslie S. of Dearborn and Clark H. of Rockwood; also a daughter in Battle Creek.

Ford
Gerald

Gerald Kenneth Ford was born May 22, 1941.  His mother’s residence at birth: Hurd St.  Father: Kenneth Ford, age 23, born in Walker, Minn. Mother: Madeline Radak, age 22, born in Milan.

Ford
J. F.

J. F. Ford died Feb. 19, 1877 at Little Lake. He was born in Jefferson County, NY March 4, 1807 and spent 25 years in the US service. He was in the Black Hawk War and in the Florida War where he was severely wounded. He served in the Mexican War. He lost most of his property when Alpena burned. He lived with his sister at the time of his death.

Ford
James

James Ford was born in Ohio June 19, 1841. He married May 9, 1866 to Mary E. Resler. He died March 8, 1906. He leaves his wife, one son, one daughter. Source: Petersburg Sun.

Ford
Jennie

Jennie Ford died in Dundee on Oct. 24, 1857, of Disentery. She was 3 months old. She was the daughter of James and Mary Ford.  Source: The Monroe Commercial. 

Ford George

George Ford died Friday, August 22, 1919 in Lambertville. He was born in Lambertville. He was apparently never married. He was related somehow to George and Hattie Ford. Source: Monroe Evening News.

Ford Goodson

Goodson Ford was born Dec. 30, 1886 in Blissfield. He married Katharine Karner in 1915. He died Feb. 21, 1955 in Lansing. Source: Dundee Reporter, Feb. 24, 1955.

Ford
Mary

Mary Etta Ford b. 12-15-1862, died 2-22-1958. Source: Azalia cemetery.  See Bert Ford.

Ford
Mercy

Mercy B. Ford b. 1831 d. 1929.  Source:  Azalia cemetery.  Ssee Morris Ford.

Ford
Moris

“Moris” Ford, 50, was a farmer, b. in NY, says the 1880 census of Milan township. His wife, “Mercey” Ford, was 49, also b. NY. They lived with John, 16, son; Robert, 13, son; and Altie, 11, daughter.  Remember, census takers were not that careful about spelling.

Ford, Morris

Morris Ford, Co. C. 9th Mich Cal.  Source: Azalia cemetery records.

Ford
Morris

Morris R. Ford, b 1829, d 1885.  Source: Azalia cemetery.  Mercy B. Ford 1831-1929.

Ford William

William Ford showed up in 1840 on the U.S. Census in York township, along with his family.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forsythe on Friday, Oct. 7, became the parents of a baby gir. Her name is Charlotte Joan Forsythe. Source: newspaper clippin in 1927.  See photo of Star Grocery Store for picture of Charlie Forsythe as a high school kid.

Forsyth Edgar

Adadell G. Forsyth, daughter of Edgar J. and Jessie Gauntlett Forsythe, was born in the township of York, Washtenaw County, August 11, 1903, and lived with her parents on the farm where she was born until the autumn of 1919 when the family moved to the village of Saline. Here they stayed about seven months, moving to Kalamazoo; where she died after a short illness on September 5, 1921.

Forsythe James W.

Buried at Marble Park Cemetery, James W. Forsythe, 1856-1917.

Forsythe James

Sunday morning James W. Forsyth was severely burned while tending his home furnace. He was kindling a fire with kerosene when an explosion took place. He tried to roll in the snow but to no avail, he died the next morning.  He developed a farm west of Milan and a few years ago purchased a residence in Milan, on W. Main, leaving management of the farm to his son Clifford. He engaged in the farm implement and hardware business. He was the senior member of Forsythe & Lee.  He served on council several years.  Source; obit with handwritten note “Feb. 5, 1917”

Forsythe Kathryn

Kathryn Blackmer Forsythe was the daughter of Edd W. Blackmer, also known as Eddie.

Forsythe Lewis

Lewis L. Forsythe, principal of Ann Arbor high school, was born in York two Nov. 9, 1880. His father, John Forsythe, was born in NY and was a farmer.  His mother, Mary E. (Allen) Forsythe, was born in VT. In 1924, the father was 81, mother was 76.  Lewis Forsythe attended Mooreville high school through grade 10. He graduated from Ypsi high.  He graduated from the Univ. of Mich. in 1904.  He took post graduate courses at Columbia University. He served as principal at various high schools in Michigan over the years (details omitted).  He married Susie L. Caawley of Morenci,  a graduate of Ypsi High and the Normal college music school.  They have 4 children: Josephine, 19; Franklin, 15; Margaret, 9; and Robert, 7. (Certain info omitted.)  Source: A Third Volume Devoted to Washtenaw County, Byron Alfred Finney, 1924.

Forsythe Wiltrude

Jessie Gauntlett married a man named “Forsythe.”  They had a daughter born Dec. 18, 1905 in Milan, and named the girl Wiltrude Forsythe.  Wiltrude married Adrian Elsman on Feb. 8, 1929.  Source: Genealogist friend.

Henry C. Friend was born 1842 in either New York or Pennsylvania.  A newspaper article from the New York Times says NY, but the census taker in Milan counted his son, William Friend, and reported that William’s father was born in PA.  The newspaper report stated that he was of French descent.  NYT Jan. 6, 1889.

Friend Henry

Prof. Henry C. Friend died March 10, 1888 in New York City.  He did not die in the Great Blizzard, which came a day or two later.  Friend had been sick for six weeks before he died.  Wm. Henry Hack was there in New York with him, at his side, when he died.

Friend Henry

Henry C. Friend, age 42, was on board “The Oregon” and arrived in New York on Dec. 21, 1885.  (He was born about 1843.) The ship departed Liverpool, England. Other passengers on the arrival document:  Olive, his wife, age 30; William E., his son, age 7 months, and Emily Howard, 48.

Friend Henry

Henry C. Friend was married Feb. 3, 1883 in Niles, Michigan, according to marriage records from Berrien County.  He was 41 and a resident of Chicago. The bride, Mrs. Olive E. Van Ness, was 31, and a resident of Chicago. He was born in New York, occupation Chemist. Wedding was officiated by A. M. Gould, clergyman, and witnessed by Wm. E. Howard and Emily Howard both of Chicago.

Friend Olive

Olive E. Friend was born in Dec. 1852 according to the 1900 census, where she was living in Detroit with her husband George Halstead.  If her husband was born in 1843, he was 9 years older.

Friend Olive

Olive Friend built a house on County Street.  She was a niece of Mary Hack (Mary Hack was James Hack’s mother).  House later known as “Hack House.”  Olive Friend was the daughter of Jacob M. Vanness, a farm laborer, and Emily Burnham.  See “Burnham.”

Friend Olive

In 1888, Olive Friend had an addition put on her house in Milan.  She put on the addition soon after her husband died, in the opinion of R.M.  There is an art book published in about 1893 that shows her house, and the addition was on the house at that time.

Friend Olive

Olive Friend was born Olive Van Ness.  She married Oliver Tibado Sept. 26, 1867 in Washtenaw County, MI.  Olive was the daughter of Emily Burnham and Jacob Van Ness.   Olive later married her second husband, Prof. Henry Friend.

Friend Olive

Olive Friend before she married Prof. Friend--  In the 1870 census, Olive and Oliver Tibado were living in Superior twp, Washtenaw county.  Oliver was a farm laborer.  Source: R. M.

Friend Olive

Olive and Oliver must have divorced by 1879 because the 1880 census shows Oliver Tibado living with his new wife Cora and a child 8 months old.  By 1884, Olive and her new husband Henry Friend moved to NY so that Henry could find investors in his “chemical sugar process.”  Around this time, Olive’s mother and step-dad, Emily and William E. Howard, also moved to NY.  Presumably Olive and Henry Friend were married between 1882-1883 or thereabouts. 

Friend Olive

Olive Friend and her husband Henry Friend took at least one sea voyage with her parents, William E. and Emily Howard, to sell shares of the “New York Electric Sugar Co.” in Liverpool, England. Source: R.M.

Friend Olive

Olive Friend and her father William E. Howard helped Olive’s husband Henry setting up demos of his electric sugar machine. Meanwhile Olive and her step-dad rented a movie theater and showed movies to make a few bucks.  Olive handled the money and sold the tickets.  Source: R.M.

Friend Olive

Olive Friend worked at one time in the sugar factory of the New York Electric Sugar Company.  She secretly bought the bags of refined sugar.  Her husband Henry Friend advertised that he processed the sugar to make it even more pure, so it seemed like it was a real accomplishment for the electric appliance they were supposedly going to sell.  For the sake of appearances to investors, they purchased an 8-story building by the river in NY.  They took raw sugar and dumped it down the drain, replacing it in the appliance with refined sugar.

Friend Olive

The Electric Sugar Company hired some of Olive Friend’s relatives from Milan to work for the company.  Her uncle Lyman Burnham came to use his carpenter skills.  Lyman’s son-in-law Oren Augustus “Gus” Halstead and Gus’s brother George Alstead also came to NY to do the manual labor.  Source:  R.M.

Friend Olive

Olive E. Vanness was born in Michigan in 1852. She was the daughter of Emily Burnham and Jacob M. Vanness. She married Oliver Tibado on Sept. 26, 1867 in Washtenaw County and they were divorced by 1879.  She married a second time to Henry C. Friend, around 1883. Thtey had one child: William H. Friend, born in NY in 1885.  Source:  Ron M.

Friend Olive

On March 7, 1889, the following people were taken to jail in New York City over the New York Electric Sugar Company scandal:  Olive Friend, William E. and Emily Howard, Orin “Gus” and George Halstead.  William E. Howard quickly raised the money for his bail, and was freed, but his wife Emily and step-daughter Olive were left to rot behind bars for over a year.

Friend Olive

According to the 1894 census of York Township, Olive E. Friend was living in what we now call the “Hack House.”  Olive was 40 years old, female, white, occupation Housewife, and a widow. She had one child born and one child still living.  She was b. in Ohio, and her father (Van Ness) was b. in NJ. Her mother (Emily Burnham) was b. in NY.  Olive reported she had been in Mich. 27 years, and been in the USA for 40 years.  (Not counting her time in jail in NY). 
Also living in the home:  William H. Friend, 9, male, b. in NY, his father b. in PA, his mother b. in OH. He had been in Mich. 6 years (since 1888).  A third person was living in the home, George Halstead, 33, male, hired hand, born in MI, father b. NY, mother b. Ohio, and his occupation was Farm Labor. 
In the next house, just west of “Hack House,” was Olive’s mother, Emily Howard, age 62, housewife, married.  She had 3 children born, 2 still living. She was born in NY, her father b. in NH, and her mother b. in Maine.  Emily was living alone because her husband William E. Howard was still in Sing-Sing prison in NY.
Two houses to the west of Emily, the census taker found the Halstead family.  See “Halstead.”

Friend Olive

October 3, 1895 DEED from Olive E. Friend of York township to William H. Hack of Milan township, for $3,000.  The E half of the SW quarter of Sec. 36 which lies south of the Wabash RR right of way, containing 32 and 25/100 acres of land. Witnessed by George M. “Holsted” and Notary Public Frank Trussell.  Liber 137 page 337 Washtenaw register deeds.

Friend Olive

On Sept. 21, 1898, Olive Friend sold her house (“Hack House”) and land using a warranty deed to her cousin Orrin A. “Gus” Halstead.  Orrin apparently paid her a mortgage of $500 for the house.  The mortgage was transferred to Phi Kling Brewing Company and discharged May 1902. Source: R.M.

Friend Olive

William Henry Hack took possession of Olive Friend’s house in a sheriff’s auction October 3, 1895, according to R.M..  Olive Friend had to move in with her parents or at least her mother.  That house later became known as the “Hack House.”

Friend Olive

In 1894, a census showed Olive Friend’s sister, Nora Pinkerton, was living next door to Olive.  Nora and her husband William were living with Orin Halstead and family

Friend Olive

Olive E. Friend married George M. Halstead on May 14, 1899.  The wedding took place in Essex county, Ontario. The record states she was 47, b. Ohio, her parents being Jacob M. Vanness and Emily Burnham.  She was identified as a Widow.  The groom was 38, b. MI, his father was Oran Halstead, mother Martha Hughes. His occupation was listed as “Saloon keeper.”  This was his first marriage.  See “Halstead” for further info. 

Friend Olive

Olive E. Friend “Holsted” died April 29, 1902 at the age of 49 years, according to her State of Michigan death certificate. She died in Wayne County, City of Detroit, from valvular disease of heart. Mother’s name was Emily Burnham, father’s name Vaness. She was buried in Ransom, Michigan, located in Hillsdale County.  Source: death certificate.  According to R. M. the Halstead’s were from Hillsdale county. Olive was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Hillsdale County. Burial date was April 30, 1902, Row 21, Sec. 15. Cemetery records say she was "Mrs. George Holsted" but no grave stone. She is next to Ferris Holsted, who was buried Oct. 26, 1926, age 67, also no stone.

Friend William

William E. Friend was listed on a passenger document as he arrived on a ship, “The Oregon” at a New York harbor Dec. 21, 1885.  He was 7 months old.  He was with his parents, Henry C. and Olive Friend, plus his grandma, Emily Burnham Howard.  They were coming home from Liverpool, England.   William was born in April 1885.

Miles Frink was the son of Stephen Frink and Sallie M. Holcomb Frink.  He enlisted in U. S. A., in 1862, as private; was promoted to corporal, and was killed by the explosion of the steamboat "Sultana," in 1865. He was at the time on his way home, as an exchanged prisoner of war. He was captured at Athens while charging the fort at said place. He reenlisted in Co. H, 12th Mich. Vol. Inf.

Frink S.

S. B. Frink, 1821-1889. Sally Frink, 1822-1890. Azalia cemetery.

Frink Simeon

Simeon Frink, son of D. and E. Frink, died June 6, 1853, age 23 years, 5 mos. Azalia cemetery.  Note: he was probably born in early 1830.

Frink Simeon A.

Simeon A. Frink was born in Monroe county in 1853. Married Catherine Bruckner in 1875. She was born in New York State in 1855. Four children were born to them: Stephen, age 11 years, Elner E. 8 years, Lizzie N., 6 years, and Edna M, 2 years. Mr. Frink owns a fine farm of 80 acres in Milan.  History of Monroe County, 1890, Wing, page 37.

Frink Stephen

Stephen Frink of East Milan, was born in Bath township, Steuben county, N. Y., in 1821. He came to Michigan in 1837 and located on the farm he now owns, on section 26, Milan twp. In 1842 he married Sallie M. Holcomb; she was born in Stafford, Orleans county, N. Y., in 1823. They had four children. Miles, who died in the Civil War [see “Miles Frink”]. Two of their children died of disease. They h ave one son, Simeon Frink, still living.  Source: 1890 History of Monroe County, Vol. 2, page 37.

Frisbie Walter B.

Walter B. Frisbie was born 12-4-1876, and died 11-26-1923.  Marble Park Cemetery records.   Graves of Ruth and Nora are near his.

Frisbie Nettie E.

Nettie E. Friesbie was born 1-2-1925 and died 6-21-1925.  Died as an infant.  Marble Park Cemetery records.

Frisbie Ruth

Ruth Frisbie 1907-1940. Marble Park cemetery marker.

Frisbie Nora

Nora Frisbie 1880-1914.  Marble Park cemetery marker.

Frisbie
Ray J.

 Ray J. Frisbie, 1923 - ?? and his wife, apparently, Lucile E. 1922 - ??

Frisbie
Ray

Ray W. Frisbie was a barber and lived at 77 First St. according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Frisbie
Ray

Ray Frisbie was the son of Nora Halstead Frisbie (b. 1880) and Walter Frisbie. Nora lived in Friburg on Jan. 1, 1900 when she married Walter.

Frisbie
Ray W.

1901-1986. Thelma M. 1901-1985.  Negia 1925-1925.

Frisbie Walter

Mr. Walter B. Frisbie of Raleighville (London township) married Miss Nora B. Holsted of Friburg on Jan. 1, 1900.  The wedding took place at the bride’s home.

Charles Fuller, 1876 to 1936.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.

Fuller Charles

Charles M. Fuller, 40, a farmer, was b. in MI His father was b. in VT and mother in NY. Source: London twp census 1880.  His wife Alice M. was 35 at census time. She was b. in MI, both her parents b. in NY. Daughter Harriett, 11, b. in MI. Son Terry, 9, b. in MI. Daughter Daisey, 4, b. in MI. Daughter Francis, 1, b. in MI.  Note: Census taker says Francis is a daughter and spells her name “Francis.”

Fuller Daraxa

Daraxa, only daughter of John McLouth(II) and Sarah Peirce, was born Sept. 21, 1789 at Cheshire, Massachusetts.  Daraxa was  a young child when her family removed to the vicinity of Manchester, New York, and settled in the wilderness.  She married Levi Fuller, a native of Duchess County, New York, who had come to Ontario County as a boy. For some years they armed in Manchester and Galen townships, where all 14 of their children were born. Later they removed to Michigan, being among the early pioneers in the Township of York, Washtenaw County, near the present village of Milan.  She sange with a loud and penetrating musical voice, which her children admired, and some of her descendants seem to have inherited her talent.  She was very religious.  She belonged to the Baptist Church of Clyde, New York, and helped organize the First Baptist Church of York.  She died June 26, 1857 after a painful disease that caused swelling of her shoulders and arms.  She was buried in York Cemetery.  Source: family write-up supplied by Tim Dunlap of Atlanta, Georgia, a descendant of Daraxa.

Fuller Daraxa

Daraxa and Levi Fuller had 14 children near Clyde, New York.  Then they moved to York Township.  (1) Josiah Fuller b: 10 Aug 1809 in Manchester, NY. (2) Tirzah Fuller b: 17 Nov 1810 in NY. (3) Martin Fuller b: 26 Sep 1812 in Manchester, NY. (4) Josiah Utter Fuller b: 11 May 1814 in Clyde, NY.  (5) Alva Ryan Fuller b: 31 Dec 1815 in NY. (6) Sarah Melissa Fuller b: 12 Aug 1817 in NY.  (7) Annis C. Fuller b: 23 Jan 1819 in Clyde, NY. (8) James Harland Fuller b: 18 APR 1821 in Clyde, NY. (9) Levi Fuller , Jr. b: 14 Oct 1822 in Galen, NY. (10) William Fuller b: 7 Aug 1824 in Clyde, NY; (11)  John M. Fuller b: 7 Nov 1825 in NY. (12) Thomas A. Fuller b: 25 NOV 1827. (13) Polly Fuller b: 14 Jun 1829 in Clyde, NY.  (14) Cromwell M. 'Crum' Fuller b: 18 Feb 1831 in NY.

Fuller Daraxa

Daraxa Fuller, wife of Levi Fuller, is buried in York Cemetery. It says she died June 26, 1857, age 67 y, 8 m and 21 d.

Fuller Daraxa

Daraxa McLouth and Levi Fuller were married: 6 SEP 1807 in Manchester County, New York. Source:Tim Dunlap of Atlanta, Georgia.

Fuller
Irene

Irene Fuller was the daughter of James Harland Fuller and Mary Bonny Fuller.  Irene married Sheldon B. Throop about 1866. Irene and Shledon have five living children (in 1901). Nelle, James C., Howard, Bernice, and Grace. Source: Essay by James Harland Fuller written in 1901 when he was 80 years old.  

Fuller
John

John Fuller was b. June 20, 1867 in York twp. His father: Anson Fuller, b. Mich, farmer. His mother: Emily Fuller, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1.

Fuller
Levi

Levi Fuller was born Dec 12, 1782 at Fishkill Landing, Dutchess County, New York; died March 19, 1865 age 82 years, at Wastenaw County, Michigan. Source: Tim Dunlap of Atlanta Georgia, a descendant, based on family records.

Fuller
Levi

Levi Fuller married Daraxa McLouth, daughter of John and Sarah (Pierce) McLouth on Sept. 6, 1807. They lived in Manchester, NY. Levi and Daraxa are both buried in the York cemetery near Milan, Michigan. Source: Tim Dunlap, see above.

Fuller
Levi

Levi Fuller was an excellent hunter, and could run down a deer in a matter of hours.  Once he set a bear trap and got two bears at the same time.  Source:  Forrest L. Fuller gave this info to Tim Dunlap, see above.

Fuller
Levi

When Levi and Daraxa Fuller arrived in Michigan with their large family, and came to Stony Creek just northeast of Milan, that was the original post office that they used at that time.  The place was known then as “Pokey Grab."  Source: Tim Dunlap, see above.

Fuller
Levi

Levi Fuller served 100 days as a lieutneant in the 11th regiment of Ontario County, NY in the war of 1812. Source: Tim Dunlap, see above.

Fuller
Levi

Levi Fuller’s father was Jabez Fuller b: 27 APR 1741 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Mass.  His mother was Rebeccah Utter b: 1745 in South Salem, Westchester County, NY.

Fuller Lysle

Lysle L. Fuller 1906 - 1994. wife Frances C. 1919 - 1997. Source: Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.

Fuller Jacob

Jacob B. Fuller died May 6, 1929 according to his death certificate.  Wife: Mary E. Fuller.  DOB: Nov. 17, 1841.  Age: 81-5-7.  Retired farmer, he was born in Ohio. Father: Stillman Fuller, born in NY. Mother Emma Gene Higley born in NY. Informant: Mary Fuller. London Cemetery.

Jacob Furman, 25, a farmer, b. NY, his father b. Canada, his mother b. NY. Census of London twp 1880. Wife, Emma, 21, b. MI. Daughter Nellie V., age 3. Daughter Marion V., 7 months. Jacob’s sister Phebe A., 18, b. MI, father b. Canada, mother b. NY.  Close neighbor to James Furman. 

Furman James

James Furman, 22, farmer, b. MI, father b. Canada, mother b. NY. London twp census 1880. Wife Alice, 17, b. MI. Sister-in-law, Maggie Throop, age 10, b. MI.

Furman Searls

Searls Furman, 31, farmer, b. MI. Father b.Canada, mother b. NY. Wife, Edna A., 22, b. MI. Son Myron, 4.  Census of 1880, London twp.