A. E. Gardner  Jeweler.  Residence and P.O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Gardner David

David Gardner, farmer, was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, May 6, 1827. His parents, Robert and Margaret Gardner, emigrated to America in 1831, and the same year settled in Ypsilanti, where they still reside. David Gardner was raised on a farm, and was educated in the public schools. He was married Nov. 18, 1874, to Mary B. Phelps. She was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., April 27, 1847.  David and Mary had 3 children:  Ella M., Mary E, and Margaret E.  David Gardner has devoted a considerable portion of his life to the study of vocal music, and attended the first Normal musical convention that was assembled in the United States. It convened in Dodsworth Hall, Broadway, New York city. He has been chorister of Stony Creek Baptist Church for 28 years, is also a member of the Church. He worked at the carpenter's trade for 10 years of his life, but lately has directed his attention to agricultural pursuits, and now owns a fine farm of 191 acres on sec. 5.  He built a large residence on his farm in 1875, costing over $5,000. He is a “black Republican.”  Mr. Gardner's portrait is given in this volume, on page 1265. Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Gardner Matilda

Matilda Gardner, daughter of Robert and Margaret Gardner.  She died Aug. 5, 1832 at the age of 10 years and 3 months.  Stony Creek Cemetery.  (born May 1822).  Inscription on her grave stone:
“God in His wisdom has recalled
The precious beam His love had given
And though the casket moulders here
The gem is sparkling now in Heaven”
Note: her younger brother was David Gardner, above.

Addie VanWormer was the wife of Elon D. Gauntlett.  Together they ran a dry goods store on the southwest corner of Main and Wabash in Milan.  See her obituary under “VanWormer.”

Gauntlett Addie

Addie Gauntlett was 35 years old and living with her husband Elon D. Gauntlett in the Village of Milan, Monroe County side, when the census was taken in 1900.  She was born in Mich. in Aug. 1864. Her father was b. in NY and her mother in Mich. Her occupation: Saleslady. She had been married 5 years whent hecensus was taken.  There as also a servant living in the home, and a boarder.  See Elon Gauntlett listing for info.

Gauntlett Alice

In 1906, Alice Gauntlett had her name mentioned in a biography of Andrew D. Jackson.  It says Alice was the sister of Andrew.  Alice’s parents were Charles and Clarisse Owen Jackson.  Alice married Richard Gauntlett and they lived in Detroit.  Her date of death is not given but she was deceased in 1906 when this bio was written.

Gauntlett Alma

Alma Gauntlett served as a witness when a deed was signed Aug. 3, 1882.  Seller was James H. Anderson and wife Angelina of Augusta twp. Buyer was Wm. C. Ayers of York twp. Property: 46 acres in Sec. 3, Augusta twp. Liber 102, p. 220.

Gauntlett Annis G.

Annis G. Gauntlett died April 29, 1893 in York township.  She was a widow, age 80. Names of her parents: not given.  Note: she was born about 1813.  Note; she would have been second wife of James Gauntlett, and mother of Archibald.

Gauntlett Archie

Archie Gauntlett was born 4-24-1867 and died 11-07-1924.  Marble Park Cemetery records. [NOTE: This birth date is a mistake, he was married in 1875, and he would have been 8 years old. I think he was born 4-24-1857, making him 18 when he first married.  See obit which agrees with my date.]

Gauntlett Archibald

Archibald Gauntlett was married to Sarah Pool in 1907.  The two lived on W. Main in Milan, where the movie theater was later built.  They had a boarding house, and she attracted up to 100 people for chicken dinner on a Sunday.

Gauntlett Archie

On June 1, 1894, Archie M. Gauntlett and his wife Emma, of the Village of Milan, sold a parcel of property to Wolverine Lodge I.O.O.F. number 197.  This is apparently where the Odd Fellows erected their building on south side of W. Main Street.

Gauntlett, Archie M.

Archie M. Gauntlett, youngest son of James and Annis Gauntlett [NOTE: Probably Annis Hubbard Gauntlett, James’ second wife], was born April 24, 1857 and departed this life Nov. 7 [1924], aged 67 years, 6 months and 13 days.  He moved with his parents from the Gauntlett homestead, across from Marble Park cemetery, when seven years of age and spent the remainder of his life, with the exception of a short time, in the residence where his demise took place [NOTE: Probably on W. Main, house was moved to make way for Milan Theater building.] 
He was married in 1875 to Emma Whaley, who passed on in 1906.  He was again married on Sept. 3, 1907 to Sarah E. Pool, who remains to mourn his departure.  In June, 1922 Mr. Gauntlett was taken sick and from that time has been continually a sufferer. In March of this year he was confined to the bed and only on a few occasions since that time has been able to be around. Death was caused from cancer of the stomach. Mr. Gauntlett was a member of the I. O. O. F. and Rebecca lodges, in which he was an interested worker as long as health permitted. 
Besides the widow Mr. Gauntlett leaves to mourn his departure two brothers, Chas. and Richard Gauntlett, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Jackson, besides many other relatives and friends.  The funeral services were conducted from the house on Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. Adams officiating. At Marble Park cemetery, where interment took place, the I. O. O. F. took charge of the ceremonial, which was conducted in an impressive manner.

Gauntlett Blanche

Blanche E. Gauntlett is buried in the Mooreville cemetery, 1881-1974.

Gauntlett Blanche

Blanche Gauntlett, 92, of 321 North St., Milan, passed away Monday at her residence.  She was born Sept. 25, 1881 in Saline Twp,.  Her parents were David and Almeda Gordon. She married Clyde W. Gauntlett April 22, 1903.  He died May 12, 1946.  She was a member of Marble Meth Church and the Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church.  She was a life member of the Pythian Sisters, Rose Temple, and a member of the Milan Woman’s Club.  She is survived by one daughter, W. E. (Helen) Silkworth of Florida, etc.  Burial in Mooreville Cemetery.

Gauntlett Charles

SUMMARY
Born Aug. 7, 1853.  NOTE: his father remarried in 1854, so he had to have been born in 1853, and no later, despite some discrepancies in other records.  1858. 
Moved to Mooreville with oldest brother James 1863. 
Went into shoemaking trade at age 18, apprentice with brother James. 1871
Married Aug. 28, 1876 in London Township to Jennie Bunce; he was “Stave Maker”
Opened a shoe store on “Gauntlett Block” in Milan at age 21. 1874.
By the time he was 30, owned the entire block.  1883
Sold shoe store to Stimpson brothers, devoted himself to raising and training horses. 1892
Elected village trustee, 1885.
Elected village trustee, 1897.
Sold his horses, with the last one being sold in 1905.
Died March 25, 1933 in Milan

Gauntlett Charles

Charles Gauntlett was elected Trustee to Village of Milan on March 11, 1897.  Also elected president March 1903.  Elected Pres in 1904.

Gauntlett Charles

Charles Gauntlett, 23, residing in Milan, b. in  York, occupation Stave Maker, was married Aug. 28, 1876 to Jennie Bunce, 18, residing in London township, b. in London twp. Marriage performed by L. P. Tompkins, minister. Witnesses: Wm. B. Lyon and Myra C. Lyon, who reside in London township. Source: Marriage record. Note: his year of birth would have been 1853.

Gauntlett Charles

Charles Gauntlett died March 25, 1933, of myocarditis.  Wife: Jennie Bunce.  Charles was a widower.  Age at death 79 years, 7 months, 18 days.  He was born in Milan.  His father was James Gauntlett, of England; mother was Mary Wilkins of England. Signed by Dr. Kenneth Noble as MD. Buried in Marble Park.  Note: his date of birth would have been Aug. 7, 1853. 

Gauntlett Charles

Charles and Jenny Gauntlett had two children.  The first child, a son, died at birth.  The second child, Lily Cecile Gauntlett, was born Aug. 19, 1883; she married Leroy N. Kilman. Source: M. Rooks.

Gauntlett Charles

“Charlie Gauntlett owned a race track and ball diamond west of the Ann Arbor Railroad tracks and north of Main Street, which was a center of activity for the sporting crowd.”   From a history of York Township, written in 1976.

Gauntlett Charles

On March 25 1933 Charles Gauntlett died at the home of Mrs. Wila Lampkin.  Charles had a daughter, “Mrs. Kilman.” Charles was born Aug. 7, 1858*, youngest child of James and Mary Wilkins Gauntlett, on the homestead just a few hundred feet from the grave site where he was laid to rest.  The family came to Michigan just 6 years before Charles was born. (From obituary.) At the age of 10, Charles went to Mooreville to live with his oldest sibling, his brother James.  He also did farm work for his older sister Harriett (Mrs. Albert Holcomb). At age 18, Charles was apprenticed to his brother James to learn shoemaking trade.  At the end of 3 years, according to the agreement, the brother James gave Charles a set of tools and $150.  Charles went into business for himself on the corner on which the Gauntlett block now occupies.  He purchased the store then standing there and by the time he was 30, owned the present block.  On Aug. 28, 1876 he married Jennie Bunce of London Twp.  They had two children, a boy who died at birth and one daughter.  Except for two years spent in the employ of the Krans Shoe Company in A2, Charles Gauntlett had a shoe store on this corner until 1892 when he sold out to the Stimpson brothers to devote his entire time to the raising and training of horses.  [NOTE: year of birth may be wrong, should be 1853.]

Gauntlett Charles

B. Aug. 7, 1853 on a farm in York Township about a mile NW of village of Milan.  His father was James Gauntlett of London, England; mother was Mary Wilkins of London, Eng. [from Past and Present of Wash County 1906].  Charles was one of a large family.  He went to the district schools and the Union school of York township.  During vacation he did farm work.  At age 21 (1874?) he entered mercantile life on his own account with little capital and much credit.  He started a boot and shoe store in Milan, which he kept going for 18 years, [until 1892?] with the exception of 2 years in Ann Arbor in the employ of Henry Krause and one year in Detroit where he founded Queen Quality store.  On selling out there he returned to Milan, his family having remained there during his absence.  Charles loved fine horses.  He had a stable of high quality horses.  One named Hazel Ridge won first price at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.  He had fine trotting stock. Later in life he withdrew from the turf, selling his stable, his last trotter being sold in the summer of 1905.

Gauntlett Charles

“Gauntlett and Gauntlett” dry good store was photographed in approximately 1915 on Main Street, according to Way Back When column Nov. 28, 1979.  There was a Silk Barbershop to the left, and “Ch..” to the right.  Note: The “Ch…” may be Charles Steidle Shoe Store on the NW corner of Main and Tolan.  The Gauntlett store was either in the west half of that building, or it was immediately to the west of that building.  I assume Charles was one of the two Guantlett owners.

Gauntlett Charles W.

Charles W. Gauntlett was born Aug. 7, 1853 in York Township on a farm.  Married Emma Jane “Jenny” Bunce in Aug. 1876. Died March 25, 1933 in Milan. Burial at Marble Park Cemetery. Occupation: Merchant.  In his later years, he lived in Philadelphia, PA and Buffalo, NY. Source: M. Rooks.

Gauntlett Charles

When Hazel Ridge 2:11 1/4, the fast and game son of Sphinx dropped dead at Cleaveland last week Wednesday, not only his owner, Charles Gauntlett, of Milan, but the whole breeding interest of Michigan suffered a serious loss. Hazel was easily the best trotter by Sphinx that has yet appeared, and, had he lived, his chances for a place in the 2:10 list were rosy. He was also an elegantly-bred horse, his dam, Home Maid, having also produced Cora Barlum 2:23 1/2, and the pacer, Cantab 2:14 3/4. Individually Hazel Ridge was a very handsome horse and had been a blue ribbon winner at the horse shows. He was eight years old. Hazel Ridge 2:11 1/4 was buried in the Cleveland infield, beside several other famous horses.  -Horse Review.  Source: Local Milan paper plageurizing another publication.

Gauntlett Charles

In the Milan Leader, Dec. 14, 1911, a news item stated that a board was elected for the Union Church board of trustees.  Charles Gauntlett, chairman.  C. H. Wilson, secretary. W. H. Warner, treasurer. Jos. Raymond, trustee. Frank Conde, trustee.

Gauntlett Charles

Charles Gauntlet.  Shoe maker.  P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Gauntlett Charles

On November 15, 1878, John Bunce and Charles Gauntlett purchased certain lots in Ann Arbor along Huron Street.  They paid $1800.  It says Bunce lived in Monroe County, and it says Gauntlett lived in Ann Arbor.  Liber 93 page 6. This makes me wonder if Gauntlett was having marital problems back home.

Gauntlett Charlotte

Charlotte was the wife of James Gauntlett.  The husband was born in about 1837 and died in 1914.  He was in the shoe repair trade, and probably ran a grocery store in Mooreville.  Note: the fact that his wife’s name was “Charlotte” is information provided by M.G.

Gauntlett Charlotte

Charlotte Gauntlett was born May 13, 1843 in York twp. She died Dec. 15, 1924.  Cause of death: Paralysis.   Source: Marble Park Cemetery records.

Gauntlett Charlotte

James Gauntlett, 22, residing in York (twp), married Charlotte Clarke, 16, residing in Dundee, on April 10, 1859. Marriage took place at residence of Isaac N. Clarke of Dundee, by William Hall, a minister. Witnesses: Isaac N. Clark, Mary E. Clark, and Lewis Winters, who reside in Dundee. Source: Monroe county marriage records, page 166 E-1.  Note: James was born about 1837 if he was 22 in 1859.

Gauntlett Charlotte

Charlotte Gauntlett was b. May 1843 in Mich. Both her parents were b. in NY.  During the 1900 census, she was living in Village of Milan, on Moroe county side, with her husband James, her daughter Jennie, and her two grandsons Carl and Paul.  Charlotte was 57 years old and had been married 42 years.  She had 5 children, only 4 are still living.

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett and Blanch E. Gordon were married April 22, 1903 in Saline. Her father: David Gordon.  Her bridesmaid: Wave Blackmer. 

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett of 321 North St. died May 12, 1946. DOB July 9, 1882.  His wife was Blanche Gordon. He was a retired farmer. Father: William Gauntlett. Mother: Helen Warner. Burial in Mooreville Cemetery.

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett, buried in Mooreville cemetery, 1882-1946.

Gauntlett Clyde

Clyde W. Gauntlett, 63, died yesterday afternoon [May 12, 1946] of a heart attack in his home, 321 North street, Milan.  The son of William and Helen Gauntlett, he was born July 9, 1882 in Milan township. He married Blanche Gordon April 22, 1903 in Saline and they settled on a farm in Milan township.  After 17 years they moved to Kalamazoo where they remained four years [while he operated a garage] before moving to a farm on the Ridge road near Milan. In 1940 they moved into Milan village.  Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Helen Silkworth of Ypsilanti; two grandsons, Robert Greenman of the Navy and Gordon Greenman; a sister, Mrs. Edgar (Jessie) Forsythe of Saline. A son, William, died July 11, 1933.  The body is at the Stevens and Bush funeral home where services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. The Rev. William A. Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Mooreville cemetery.  Source: Monroe Evening News obituary.  Note: Clyde’s mother was Helen Warner Gauntlett.

Gauntlett Clyde W.

Clyde W. Gauntlett, son of William and Helen Gauntlett, was born July 9, 1882 in Milan township. He married Blanche E. Gordon on April 22, 1903 at Saline.  They lived on a farm in Milan township 17 years. He lived in Kalamazoo for four years, then a farm in or near Stony Creek.  He was buried at Mooreville cemetery.  Source: news clipping in family Bible.  (NOTE: Blanche was born Sept. 25, 1881)

Gauntlett Clyde W.

Clyde Warner Gauntlett died May 12, 1946 at age 63. (He would have been born about 1883.)  Source: Gauntlett family Bible.

Gauntlett, Clyde Mrs.

Mrs. Blanch Gauntlett, 92, of 321 North St., Milan, died Monday in her home.  [Date of death or publication: April 23, 1974.]  Funeral officiated by Rev. William A. Johnson, retired minister of the Marble Memorial United Methodist Church.  Burial in Mooreville Cemetery.  The daughter of David and Almeda Gordon, she was born Sept. 25, 1881, in Saline Township.  She married Clyde W. Gauntlett on April 22, 1903.  He died May 12, 1946.   She was a member of the Marble Memorial United Methodist Church, a life member of Pythian Sisters, Rose Temple of Milan, Women’s Missionary Society of the church and the Milan Women’s Club.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. E. (Helen) Silkworth of Boca Raton, Fla; a brother, Kenneth Gordon; two grandsons, Robert Greenman of Saline and Gordon Greenman Larkin of Dade City, Fla; eight great-grandchildren and two GG grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two brothers and a son, William David. Source: Monroe Evening News. [Note: her son William David was born Jan.24, 1909, and daughter Helen M. Gauntlett was b. July 12, 1904.]

Gauntlett Dale I

1921 to ????  Wife Irene I. Gauntlett, 1923-1994.  Married may 29, 1942.

Gauntlett Diantha

Mrs. Diantha Gauntlett, 82, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Forsythe, near Saline.  She was born in February 1854 on a farm SW of Milan.  She was the widow of the late William G. Gauntlett and is survived by a son, Clyde, of Milan, and the daughter Mrs. Forsythe.  Funeral will be Friday with Rev. William A. Johnson officiating. Burial in Mooreville Cemetery.

Gauntlett Dyantha

Dyantha Gauntlett is buried in Mooreville cemetery, 1854-1936.

Gauntlett Elon Mrs.

Addie VanWormer was born on a farm east of Milan in 1864.  She graduated from Milan High School in 1885, then taught school for a number of years.  She married Elon David Gauntlett and for several years they resided in Milan and conducted the Gauntlett Dry Goods Store.  See “Addie” or VanWormer for more information about Mrs. Elon Gauntlett.

Gauntlett Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett, 77, died at 4:45 p.m. Dec.10 [1944] at his home, 1038 Clymens St., Toledo. He had been ill for three years. Mr. Gauntlett was born June 14, 1867 in Milan and moved to Toledo after 30 years. Retiring in 1940, he served as president of the National Hearse and Ambulance Company of Toledo, and in Milan operated a clothing and shoe store for several years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church in Toledo and Masonic Lodge of Milan. He was married to Ruth Nogar Feb. 29th 1920.  Survivors are the widow; a brother Dr. J. W. Gauntlett of Traverse City and a sister Mrs Jenny Koester of Washington, D.C.  Services were held at the residence at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Grant Speer, pastor of the Toledo Church officiated and burial was in Marble Park cemetery in Milan.  Arrangements were in charge of the Farnham funeral home at Temperance.  Source: Toledo newspaper obit.

Gauntlett Elon D.

Elon D. Gauntlett 1867 - 1944.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.  Buried near Zach.

Gauntlett  Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett was born June 14, 1867 in Milan.  He married Ruth Nogar Feb. 29, 1920.  He died in Toledo on Dec. 10, 1944 at the age of 77.  He was survived by a brother, John W. Gauntlett of Traverse City and a sister Mrs. Jenny Koester of Washington, D.C.  Buried at Marble Park Cemetery. 

Gauntlett Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett was born in 1867, the son of James and Charlotte Gauntlett.  Elon had a brother, Dr. John C. Gauntlett born in 1864, and a brother Dr. James Gauntlett. (Source: M.G.)  He married his second wife, Addie VanWormer, in Dundee.  She was a schoolteacher.  They operated a dry goods store at 1 W. Main St. (Collins Shop, which was built by Whitmarsh). Elon was elected Village President from 1907-1909, photo 1170.  In about 1914, he moved to Toledo, probably with his wife Addie, although they apparently were divorced after that (Addie died in Toledo so she must have moved there with Elon).  Elon married Ruth Nogar on Feb.29, 1920, according to his obit; he and Ruth lived in Toledo while he was involved in the funeral hearse industry. Elon kept up his ties with the Masonic lodge in Milan.  He finally came home to Milan for good after Dec. 10, 1944, when his widow arranged to transport his remains to Marble Park Cemetery. 

Gauntlett Elon D.

Elon D. Gauntlett married Nellie E. Dickenson on Nov. 10, 1887. They had one child. His second wife was Addie Van Wormer, no children. His third wife was Ruth Nogar Bowman, no children.  Source: Gauntlett family Bible.

Gauntlett Elon (D.)

Elon Gauntlett was b. in MI June 1867 and was 32 when the Census was taken in 1900. He and wife Addie were living in Village of Milan on Monroe county side. He’d been married 5 years. His father was b. in England, his mother b. in Michigan. Occupation: Merchant, dry goods. Owns his home subject to a mortgage. There was a servant living in the home, Daisy Brightbill, b. Sept. 1879. She was 20, single, and b. in Michigan; her father was b. in Ohio, mother born in Indiana.   In addition, Elon had a boarder staying in the home, Sarah Roberts. She was born in Kansas in Sept. 1878, age 21. Her occupation: trimmer, milinery.  See also Addie Gauntlett.

Gauntlett Elon D.

Winter fun on Ferman St. just north of Main St. in Milan, Mich.  About 1910.  Samuel Draper is holding dog.  Seated in sleigh:  Front, L-R, Miss. Walker, employee of Gauntlett Dry Goods, Elon Gauntlett, and Addie Gauntlett.  Back seat, L-R:  unknown, Katherine “Kit” Guy, Cora Draper. Photo number 1523.  Information: Warren Hale

Gauntlett Elon D.

About 1910. Elon Gauntlett’s Garage, 41 W. Main St.  Elon Gauntlett, fifth from left.  Elon, Jr. (“Bug”) - Left.  Building built by Dan Drake.  Photo number 1116

Gauntlett Elon (D)

Elon Gauntlett, 27, was married to Addie VanWormer, 30, on March 28, 1895 in Milan (twp?) by M. H. McMahon, Pastor of M.E. Church. It was groom’s second marriage. He was living in Milan at time of wedding. His occupation: merchant. His parents: James Gauntlett and Lottie Clark.  Bride was living in Milan, and was born in Milan (twp?). Her occupation: teacher. Her father: L. VanWormer. Mother: Hattie Jacobs. Witnesses: Wm. McCormick and Minnie McCormick, who reside in Au Sable.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.

Gauntlett Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett was the brother of Dr. John Clark Gauntlett. Their parents were James and Charlotte Gauntlett.  Source:  M.G.

Gauntlett Elon D.

In photo #1397, Gauntlett & Hitchcock Grocery at 36 E. Main, Milan.  Elon Gauntlett is second from left.  About 1900.  Sign on door says “Grandpa’s Wonder Soap” and “Ask for Silver soap”   Source: Warren Hale

Gauntlett, Elon David

Elon David Gauntlett, 77, died at 4:45 Sunday Dec. 10, 1944 at his home, 1038 Clymena street, Toledo. He had been ill three years.  Mr. Gauntlett was born June 14, 1867 in Milan and moved to Toledo 30 years ago [1914], retiring in 1940. He served as president of the National Hearse and Ambulance Company of Toledo and in Milan operated a clothing and shoe store for several years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church in Toledo and Masonic Lodge in Milan. He was married to Ruth Nogar Feb. 29, 1920.  He left a widow; a brother, Dr. J. W. Gauntlett of Traverse City; and a sister, Mrs. Jenny Koester of Washington, D.C. Services will be held at the residence at 2 p.m. (E. W. T.) Wednesday. The Rev. Grant Speer, pastor of the Toledo church will officiate and burial will be in Marble Park cemetery at Milan. Arrangements were in charge of the Farnham funeral home in Temperance. Source: Monroe Evening News.

Gauntlett Elon F.

Elon Forbes Gauntlett [nicknamed “Bug”] died Aug. 21, 1937.  He was born Aug. 5, 1888. Occupation: Pattern maker [at Ideal Furnace Company of Milan]. Born in Walton, Kansas.  Died of a coronary.  F: John C. Gauntlett, who was born in Mooreville.  M: Florence May Forbes, who was born in Saline, MI.  Informant: Mrs. Florence Gauntlett of Milan.  Signed by doctor, M. R. Hannum.  Source: death certificate.

Gauntlett Elon Forbes

Three cemetery stones in a row:  “Elon Forbes Gauntlett 1888-1937” “Mother, Charlotte F. 1843-1924” “Father James 1837-1914”  Marble Park Cemetery markers.  NOTE: Elon F. Gauntlett was called “Bug” as nickname.  His parents were John and Florence.

Gauntlett Elon (F)

Elon Gauntlett died in late August, 1937. He was the son of Dr. [John C.] and Mrs. Flora [Forbes] Gauntlett of Milan. Funeral held at Stevens and Bush funeral home. Burial in Marble Park cemetery. Survived by his parents and two brothers, Weir and Zack of Milan. Source: Monroe Evening News, Aug. 28, 1937.

Gauntlett Emma

Emma A. Gauntlett was the wife of A. M. Gauntlett.  Emma lived from 1845 to 1907. She was buried in London Cemetery.  Born Emma Whaley, she was married to Archie M. Gauntlett in 1875. 

Gauntlett Emily

Emily Gauntlett died July 2, 1906 in Milan village, at the age of 48 yrs, 11 months, 16 days. Father: Wiliam Whaley. Mother: Sarah Viley or Veley. Source: Washt death records.

Gauntlett Emma

Mrs. Archie Gauntlett died at home last Tuesday. She was afflicted for years with a tumor and a short time ago an operation was performed in Ann Arbor but the results were not what was hoped for. Born Emma Whaley, she was the daughter of Wm. Whaley and wife, born in London township. When she was 17 her family moved to Milan Village. She married Archie Gauntlett in 1875. She belonged to the Methodist Church. She was buried in London cemetery. Source: obit, Milan Leader.

Gauntlett Flora

Mrs. Flora Mae Gauntlett, 81, a resident of Milan approximately 30 years, died this morning in Saline hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of Dr. John C. Gauntlett.  Mrs. Gauntlett was born in Saline township on May 4, 1865, a daughter of Byron and Alice Forbes.  She was married on June 30, 1887, in Saline.  Dr. Gauntlett died in 1915.  Prior to making her home in Milan, Mrs. Gauntlett resided in Newton, Kas., and in Williamsburg, Elk Rapids, Traverse city, and Flint. She has been living here for the past few years with a sister, Mrs. Stella Trimm of 213 Lafyette St.  Surviving besides Mrs. Trimm are two other sisters, Mrs. Myra Bliss of Milan, and Mrs. Della McCrum of Flint; two sons, Wier of Ypsilanti and Zach of Milan; and two brothers, Ross of Mount Morris and Clyde of Milan

Gauntlett Frederick

Frederick Gauntlett died Oct. 14, 1942.  He was widowed.  His spouse was Rena Westfall.  His DOB May 26, 1866.  He was 76 years old.  Retired merchant.  He was born in Mooreville.  F: Richard Gauntlett b. in England. M: Alice Catherine Jackson b. England.  Informant: Harold S. Gauntlett, 149 County St., Milan.  Marble Park.  Source: death record.

Gauntlett Frederick

Frederick Gauntlet, 22, of Detroit, born in York, was married Feb. 6, 1889 in Saline. His bride: Rena B. Westfall, 20, of York, daughter of Reuben Westfall and Mary C. Cook. Groom’s parents: Richard and Alice Gauntlett.  His occupation: clerk. Source: Washtenaw marriage records, book 7, page 32.

Gauntlett Fred

Death came Wed. morning (in about 1944 if you add his age to his birthdate) to Fred Gauntlett, one of Milan’s oldest business men. He was 78 years old.  Born near Mooreville May 26, 1866.  He retired a few years ago due to ill health.  He owned and operated a clothing and men’s furnishing store here for more than 30 years. He was the son of Richard and Catherine Gauntlett and in 1889 he married Rena Westfall. Rena died in March 1940.  He leaves 2 sons, Harold and Reuben Gauntlett, also two sisters, and one brother George of Chicago. Buried in Marble Park cemetery.  Source: obit.

Gauntlett Frederick

Frederick Gauntlett, former clothing merchant, died at the home of his son, Harold S. Gauntlett, early this morning (Oct. 14, 1942). He was born May 26, 1866 at Moorville, the son of Richard and Mary Catherine Gauntlett, and was married to Rena E. Westfall of Mooreville on June 8, 1889. She died March 21, 1940. He is survived by two sons, Harold, with whom he made his home, and Reuben of Milan; 4 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Charles A. Simon and Mrs.Howard Lawrence, both of Grosse Pointe Park; and a brother, George, of Chicago. Burial in Marble Park, Rev. Parish of the People’s Church will officiate.  He was proprietor of the Gauntlett and Son Clothing store 30 yerars or more. He was a member of Lodge No. 323, F. and A. M. of Milan.  Source: Monroe Evening News.

Gauntlett Gracie

Gracie Gauntlett born Nov. 25, 1870 in York twp. Her father, Richard Gauntlett, resident of York twp and born in England. Mother, Alice Gauntlett, resident of York twp, born in NY.
Source: official birth certificate, Washtenaw county, book 1, page 176, record 725.  Note: record was t yped up by staff at Vital Records office after they read the handwriting.

Gauntlett Gracie

Gracie Gauntlett was b. Dec. 25, 1870 in York twp.  Her father, Richard Gauntlett, was b. England and had occupation Shoemaker. Mother: Alice Gauntlett, b. NY.  Source: Martha looked at actual birth records at LDS church, on microfiche, from Washtenaw County records, vol. 1, page 176.

Gauntlett Harriet

Harriet Gauntlet, daughter of James and Mary Wilkins Gauntlett, was married to Albert Holcomb on June 8, 1857.   Look under “Holcomb” for more info.

Gauntlett Harold

Harold S. Gauntlett, 74, of 149 County St., died in April 1966.  He was born May 11, 1891 in Saline, the son of Frederick and Rena Gauntlett. He married Luella Rentchler Oct. 4, 1917, in Detroit.  He was in retail clothing business with his father from 1910 to 1940 and retired in 1957 from Ford Motor Co. Survived by a brother Reuben Gauntlett, 2 sons. Source: obituary, handwritten note says April 11, 1966.

Gauntlett Harold

In photo #1449, Harold Gauntlett can be seen as part of the Utopian Band, along with Elon “Bug” Gauntlett.  About 1910.

Gauntlett Harold

In photo #1669, Harold Gauntlett can be seen as part of “Milan’s ‘400’ Boys, 1917-1918.” He is shown with Walter Draper, Charlie Biancett, Milton Royal, Chester Pullen, Stanley Loveland, and Ross Biancett.

Gauntlett Harriette

Harriett Gauntlett was born Jan. 1839. (1837?) Source: Gauntlett family Bible

Gauntlett Harriette

Harriette M. Holcomb died July? 17, 1912 according to Monroe County death records, volume C, page 149. She was age 72, plus 2 months, 29 days.  She was born in England. Parents: James Gauntlett and Mary Wilkins.  See also Holcomb, Albert.

Gauntlett Helen E.

Helen E. Gauntlett, wife of W. Gauntlett, died Aug. 14, 1885, aged 30 years, __ months, and 16 days. Source: Mooreville cemetery records.

Gauntlett Helen

Helen Gauntlett, wife of Wm. Gauntlett, was 31 years old when she died at the family residence in Mooreville on Aug. 16, 1885.  Source: newspaper item.

Gauntlett Helen

Helen Gauntlett died Aug. 15, 1885 in York twp. She was married, age 31 yrs, 8 mos, 15 days. She was born in Mich. Her father: Jessie Warner. Mother: Mary Warner, both born in NY.  Source: Washt county death records.

Gauntlett Helen E.

Helen E. Gauntlett died Aug. 15, 1885, age 31 years old.  Source: Gauntlett family Bible.  See also “Warner” for additional information about her.

Gauntlett Helen E.

Helen E. Warner was b. Dec. 30, 1854, daughter of Jesse Warner and Mary Eliza Kelsey.  Helen’s grandparents were Jesse and Margaret (Hutchison) Warner.  Helen was b. Dec. 30, 1854, oldest of 3 children.  Shehad a younger sister, Della Warner, b. Feb. 8, 1861 in York twp. teacher, married a farmer from German. Also another younger sister, Ada Louise Warner, b. Mar. 31, 1865, lives in Saline with husband Everett A. Davenport. Ada married him Nov. 24, 1885.  Helen Warner married William Gauntlett and had __ children:  (1) Jessie, b. Dec. 12, 1879, married Edgar J. Forsyth Nov. 21, 1900 in York, MI.  (2) Clyde Warner Gauntlett, b. July 9, 1882 in Milan twp.  Source: Warner book page 462

Gauntlett Helen M.

Helen M. Gauntlett, 72, of 76 First St., Milan, died May 25, 1973. Burial in Marble Park Cemetery.  She was the daughter of Wirt and Mary LeBaron. She was born Aug. 20, 1900 in Milan.  She married Zach Gauntlett June 18, 1920, in Ann Arbor.  He preceded her in death May 15, 1963.  She was a member of Peoples Presbyterian Church of Milan and past president of the Music Club of Milan.  Surviving are four sons: Zach H. Gauntlett, Jr. and K. Lloyd Gauntlett, both of Milan, Mack L. Gauntlett of Saline and Mr. Jene F. Gauntlett of Westland; also three brothers, Tracy and Bruce LeBaron of Milan, and Howard LeBaron of Saline; and 8 sisters, Esther Neff, Rachel Pullen, Mrs. Walter (Jean) Draper, Norabell Vezina and Inez O’Connell etc.

Gauntlett Inez

Miss Inez Gauntlett married Ellsworth L. Losee Saturday in Dundee. She is the daughter of MM Weir Gauntlett. The new couple will live near the groom’s parents on a farm near Saline.

Gauntlett Irene L.

Irene L. (Birch) Gauntlett, age 70, died June 3, 1994 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born June 14, 1923 in Milan.  Parents were Graham C. and Mary I. (Devine) Birch. On May 29, 1942 she married Dale J. Gauntlett in Ypsilanti, he survives. Survivors included daughter Sandra K. Gauntlett of A2 and Dau. Sherry L. (Kenneth) Monhollen of Willis, etc.

Gauntlett Inez

Inez Phurnia Gauntlett was born June 21,1904. Her father: John Weir Gauntlett, 24, of Milan, a machinist. Her mother: Mona Irene Hale, 25, of Milan, born in Mich. Source: birth records of Village of Milan.

Gauntlett Inez

Inez Gauntlett is pictured with her 5 and 6 grade class in 1925 Milan school annual.

Gauntlett
J. C. (baby)

J. C. Gauntlett was born 8-15-1919 and died 8-16-1919.  Marble Park.

Gauntlett James S.
b. 1811

James S. Gauntlett was born Dec. 25, 1811 in Bristol, London, England.  He was married Aug. 19, 1832 in London to Mary Wilkins.  They had 4 boys and 3 girls.  After Mary’s death, he remarried.  James S. died June 11, 1889 in Milan.  Source: M. Rooks.

Gauntlett James
b. 1811

James Gauntlett, in 1864, moved from his farm on the east side of Platt Road (across from Marble Park Cemetery) and took up residence on West Main Street, south side, probably where the movie theater is today or just east of that spot.  Source:  Archie Gauntlett obituary says he moved when he was 7.  Deed at Liber 330, p. 96, says the property at 41 W. Main is just west of certain property formerly owned by James Gauntlett.  Archie’s obit says the family moved to the home at that location, and that is where he died.

Gauntlett James
b. 1811

James Gauntlett’s Last Will and Testament:  My son Joseph gets a gold watch.  My wife Annis gets the house in Milan for life.  She also is to receive the rent from my store, where the tenant is Carlos Allen.  Upon the death of my wife Annis my son Archie receives the real estate along the Monroe-Saline Road.  The remainder is to be divided equally among all my children.  Executor of my Will is to be Harmon Allen. Date the Will was signed:  Jan. 8, 1879.   Source:  Washtenaw Register of Deeds, Liber 130 page 44.

Gauntlett James

James Gauntlet, shoe maker.  P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Gauntlett James
b. 1811

James Gauntlett was born Dec. 25, 1811 in London, England.  He was married in 1831 to Mary Wilkins.  He had 11 children.  He worked in his father’s shoe store in London until 1846 when he emigrated to Michigan and went to York Township.  He had a farm and he was also in the mercantile business in Milan.  He was a staunch republican. He served as justice of the peace in York Township for several terms.  James was a prime mover in raising funds for the building of a church in Milan.  That church was the first religious edifice erected in the village of Milan.  James was also a school director (board of education probably).   His first wife died in 1854.  He remarried.  On Sept. 13, 1855, he married Anna Hubbard. She was 42 and he was 43.  They had one child: Archie M.  James died in the village of Milan June 11, 1889.

Gauntlett James
b. 1811

When he answered the door for the 1850 census, James Gauntlett was 37, and his wife Mary was 36. Both were b. in England.  Their children were James, 15; Harriet, 13;  Joseph, 11; Richard, 9; Ellen, 4, and William, 1  They were all born in England except Ellen and William, who were born in Michigan.  

Gauntlett James
b. 1837

According to Way Back When column of Aug. 18, 1982, Jim Gauntlett had a store on NW corner of Stony Creek and Mooreville road.  (Famous picture.) It was directly across from Brown’s Hotel, according to Warren Hale. The photo may be about 1882, he estimates.  Warren says Frank Holcomb ran the store before Jim Gauntlett did.  Later, Mr. Nancy Nase had a saloon there; Nase’s business was the last one in that building.  (Note: this was James Gauntlett 1837-1914 and his wife Charlotte.)

Gauntlett James
b. 1837

James Gauntlett, 22, residing in York (twp), married Charlotte Clarke, 16, residing in Dundee, on April 10, 1859. See “Gauntlett, Charlotte.”  His birth date would have been 1837

Gauntlett James b. 1837

James Gauntlett was born March 6, 1834, and died in 1914.  Source: Gauntlett family Bible.

Gauntlett James
b. 1837

James Gauntlett died May 26, 1914 according to Monroe death records, volume C page 153. He was in the Village of Milan.  He was married.  He was 77 years, 2 months and 20 days old (so he was born about March 7, 1837).  Born in England.  Died of “senile dementia.” His parents were James Gauntlett and Mary Wilkins, both of England.

Gauntlett James
b. 1837

According to Walter B. Redman, son of Jesse Redman, Jesse served in the Civil War in 2nd Mich. Cavalry, with James Gauntlett (b. 1837).  Jesse married Walter’s mother in 1866 and died in 1885, at the age of 43, leaving his wife and 5 young children (including Walter).

Gauntlett James
b. 1837

James Gauntlett, born 1837 in England, and his wife Charlotte Gauntlett had three sons: (a) Dr. John C. Gauntlett b. 1864, (b) Dr. James W. Gauntlett b. 1870, and (c) Elon David Gauntlett born 1867. Elon was a Milan businessman.  Source: M.G. Note: they also had a daughter, Jennie.

Gauntlett James Jr.

James Gauntlett Jr. of Mooreville, shoe-maker.  P. O. York.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Gauntlett James 1837

James Gauntlett was b. in March 1837 in England, according to 1900 census.  He was living in Village of Milan on Monroe county side with his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Jennie; Jennie’s two boys; and Bessie Bortle, a servant.  The servant, Bessie, was b. March 1881, age 19.  See separate listings for Charlotte and Jennie Gauntlett. 

Gauntlett James
b. 1837

James Gauntlett was listed in the Milan Township 1910 census (double check date) apparently living in Village of Milan with his wife Charlotte and their daughter, Jennie Koester; and two grandsons, Carl and Paul.  Occupation of James: merchant dry goods.  James was b. in England.  Neighbors were Homer C. Sill and William Stimpson.

Gauntlett James

Notes in the Gauntlett family Bible indicate as follows:  James Gauntlett.  m. Becc (Beci?). No children. m. Mallie Mollison.  No children. m. Kaye Sleider, no children.  [No dates.]

Gauntlett James
b. 1870

James Gauntlett was b. Nov. 15, 1870 in York twp. His father, James Gauntlett, occupation shoemaker, was b. England. His mother, Charlotte Gauntlett b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records, vol. 1. p. 176.

Gauntlett James W. b. 1870

Dr. J. W. Gauntlett of Traverse City came (to Milan) Friday for a visit with his parents, MM James Gauntlett and other relatives.  Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.  Note: this is apparently James W. Gauntlett, MD.  His brother John C. Gauntlett, MD is also a physician-- John went to Elk Rapids, just north of Traverse City.

Gauntlett James W. b. 1870

James W. Gauntlett M.D. 1870-1950.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.  Note: His parents were James and Charlotte Gauntlett.  His grandparents: James S. and Mary Wilkins Gauntlett.

Gauntlett James W. b. 1870

Obituary Dr. James W. Gauntlett:  Funeral services were held for Dr. James W. Gauntlett, 79, prominent physician in Traverse City for many years.  He died Saturday [July 15, 1950] at his home, 735 Washington St.   Rev. George Woolcock of the First Baptist Church will officiate. The body will be taken to Milan where committal serves will be held at the family lot in Marble Park Cemetery.  Dr. Gauntlett was born Nov. 15, 1870 at York township, the son of James and Charlotte Gauntlett. He came to Traverse City in 1901 following his graduation from Barnes Medical College of St. Louis, MO.  Surviving are his widow, Katherine, one sister, Mrs. Jennie Koester of Washington, DC; 4 nephews, Paul and Karl Koester of Washington, and Zach and Weir Gauntlett of Milan; and several cousins.

Gauntlett Jamie

Raphael Roctik (illegible last name), 25, of Toledo Ohio, born in Peru, working as a teacher, was married on May 14, 1886 to Jamie L. Gauntlett, 20, of Mooreville. Wedding took place in Mooreville.  Witnesses; John C. Gauntlett and Flora M. Forbes, both of York. Source: Washtenaw marriage records, book 6, page 84.  Note: Jamie would was born about 1866.

Gauntlett Jean

Jean Forbes Gauntlett was born July1 2, 1931 in Washtenaw County. Father: Zach Harold Gauntlett, 32, born in Elk Rapids, MI, occupation is foundry foreman. Mother: Helen Melissa LeBaron, 30, born in Washtenaw county.  There are already three other children. Kenneth Noble, MD.  Source: Milan birth records.

Gauntlett Jennie

Jennie Gauntlett Koester, daughter of James and Charlotte Gauntlette, was living with her parents and two sons in the Village of Milan in 1900 when census was taken.  Jennie was b. Dec. 1861 and was 38, she had been married 14 years. She was b. in Mich. Occupation: Teacher. She has two sons living in the home: Carl, b. June 1890, and Paul, b. July 1892.

Gauntlett Jennie

Jennie Bunce Gauntlett died Oct. 21, 1931 at age 73.  She was married.  Her husband was Charles Gauntlett.  Her DOB was Dec. 19, 1857.  She was born in Michigan.  F: John Bunce, b. Massachusetts.  Mother: Dorcas Carpenter, b. NY State. Informant: Cecile Kilman, Buffalo NY.  Burial in Marble Park.  See “Bunce, Jennie”

Gauntlett Jennie Bunce

Jennie Bunce, a daughter of John and Dorcas Bunce, of London Township, Monroe County, was married August 28, 1876 to Charles Gauntlett.  They have one daughter, Lilly Cecile Gauntlett, who graduated from A2 High. From Past and Present of Washtenaw County, page 215. 

Gauntlett Jessie M.

Jessie M. Gauntlett was born Dec. 13, 1879 in Milan (or Milan township).  Father: William Gauntlett of Milan, a farmer, who was born in Michigan.  Mother: Helen Gauntlett of Milan, born in Michigan.

Gauntlett Jessie M.

Edgar J. Forsyth, 20, of Milan, born in Milan, a farmer, was married Nov. 21, 1900 to Jessie M. Gauntlett, 20, of York, born in York. Her father: William Gauntlett. Her mother: “Warner.”  Source: Washtenaw marriage records, book 7, page 303.

Gauntlett Jessie

Jessie Gauntlett Forsythe has her biographical information under “Forsythe.”

Gauntlett, John W.

John Weir Gauntlett was married to Mona Hale on April 27, 1912 in Detroit.  He died Nov. 27, 1961.  See “Gauntlett, Mona” for more information.

Gauntlett, John

John W. Gauntlett 1890-1961. Wife Mona E. Gauntlett 1890-1980. From Marble Park cemetery stones.  NOTE: her name before marriage was Mona Irene Hale.

Gauntlett John C.

Elon David Gauntlett was the brother of Dr. John Clark Gauntlett. Their parents were James and Charlotte Gauntlett.  Source:  M.G.

Gauntlett John C.

John C. Gauntlett 1864 to 1915, and Florence M. Gauntlett, 1865-1947.   Their grave stones are side by side, probably husband and wife. NOTE: she was Florence Forbes.

Gauntlett John C.

John C. Gauntlett, physician, advertisement in Dec. 28, 1911 newspaper Milan Leader.  Physician and surgeon.  Specialty, diseases of women and surgery. Eyes tested for glasses.  Office and residence next door west of the Milan Leader office.  Phone 194.

Gauntlett John C.

J. C. Gauntlett, 23, of Mooreville, and Flora M. Forbes, 22, of Saline, were married June 13, 1887 at Saline.  His occupation: physician. Witnessed:  E. D. Gauntlett of Mooreville [probably Elon David Gauntlett] and Della E. Forbes of Saline. Source: Washtenaw marriage records, book 6, page 100.

Gauntlett John C.

Dr. John C. Gauntlett died in 1915.  His wife, Flora Mae Gauntlett, lived to be 81.  She was born May 4, 1865.

Gauntlett John. C. Dr.

Dr. John C. Gauntlett and his wife Florence Forbes Gauntlett were the parents of three sons: (a) John Weir Gauntlett born 1890, (b) Zach H. Gauntlett born 1898, and (c) Elon Forbes (Bug) Gauntlett, b. 1888.  

Gauntlett John

Dr. John C. Gauntlett was the son of James and Charlotte Gauntlett, who ran the Mooreville store.  John graduated from 8th grade in Milan schools, then went to Ann Arbor to finish high school.  He went to UM and became a doctor.  He married Florence Forbes.  He moved his family to Elk Rapids for about 15-20 years.  He became the Mayor of Elk Rapids at some point.  The family returned to Milan where the four children of John and Florence went to school.  The children were John Weir Gauntlett, Zach H. Gauntlett Sr., a daughter, and Elon Forbes “Bug” Gauntlett.  Source:  M. G.

Gauntlett, John Clark

John Clark Gauntlett graduated from the University of Michigan June 30, 1887, Doctor of Medicine. From the department of medicine and surgery.  Professor Gooddale of Yale was a speaker, according to somebody’s handwriting.  Source:  original program commencement listing John Clark Gauntlett.  M. Rooks.  NOTE: he got married in Saline June 13 1887. 

Gauntlett John C.

The Harold News of Grand Traverse, Michigan, had the following item in the newspaper in March 1906:  “Dr. J. C. Gauntlett of Elk Rapids, while trying a gun a few days ago, had the misfortune to suffer a bad accident.  The hammer went through the cartridge and an explosion followed, wherein one of the pieces flew into his left eye.  It was extracted and Mr. Gauntlett is fortunate in escaping serious injuries.”

Gauntlett Joseph

Joseph Gauntlett was born Sept. 20, 1841 and died Dec. 14, 1918 (age 77) Marble Park Cemetery records.

Gauntlett Joseph

Joseph Gauntlet was a blacksmith.  P. O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Gauntlett Joseph

In the 1895 Atlas of Washtenaw county, there is a directory listing which states Joseph Gauntlett has a PO Box of Milan. He sells agricultural implements and serves as postmaster, the atlas reports. It says he has lived there since 1850.

Gauntlett Joseph

Death came to Joseph Gauntlett early Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. F. Allen, with whom he has made his home the past year and a half. During this time his health gradually failed. A private funeral will be held at the house Friday, burial in Marble Park in the family lot. Friends may view the remains Friday forenoon.  Mr. Gauntlett had lived his entire life in Milan and vicinity until 1901 when his election to the office of county sheriff necessitated his removal to Ann Arbor, and since that time had lived there until his health failed. Source: obituary Dec. 14, 1918.

Gauntlett Joseph

[Dec. 14, 1918 is date on news clipping with the following info:]
Mr. Joseph Gauntlett was born in London, England, Sept. 20, 1841. When four years of age he came with his parents to this country, settling on the farm opposite the Marble Park cemetery. The family at this time consisted of the father, mother and five children. When Joseph was 12 years of age the mother died, leaving a large family of children. Soon after the father apprenticed Joseph to a man for a term of years who was to teach him the blacksmith trade. At age 20, he was united in marriage to Miss Julia Brown. Four children were born to this union.  Two survive, Mrs. W. F. [Julia] Allen of Milan, and Mrs. E. P. Gray of Ann Arbor. The other two died in infancy. He enlisted in the Second Michigan Cavalry, serving until the close of the Civil war. Upon his return from the army, he followed his trade for several years finally giving it up to engage in the agricultural implement business. He was appointed post master for Milan by President Cleveland, serving in this capacity for four years.  In 1902 he was elected sheriff for Washtenaw county. Since retiring from the sheriff’s office he has been engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Ann Arbor, until about one and one-half years ago, when failing health necessitated his return to his old home in Milan, where he passed away Dec. 4th at the age of seventy-seven years. The funeral was held at the W. F. Allen home Friday, Dec. 6 and interment was in the family lot at the Marble Park cemetery.

Gauntlett Joseph

“Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gauntlett and daughter Mabel visited Dundee Wednesday.” News item published March 23, 1883 in the Milan Leader.

Gauntlett Joseph

Joseph Gauntlett, Deputy Sheriff of Washtenaw County, was born in London, England, Sept. 20, 1841, and son of James and Mary (Wilkins) Gauntlett. He spent his early life upon a farm, and when 14 years of age learned the blacksmith's trade. He was married in Washtenaw Co., Mich., October, 1860, to Julia E. Brown, born in Monroe Co. Two children were born: Almira, born in 1864, and Mabel A., born in 1875.  Mr. Gauntlett was once Marshal of Dundee, Monroe Co., Mich., and previously held the position he now occupies for one term. He is Democratic in politics, and owns property in Milan village.  Source: History Washtenaw County 1881, page 1429.

Gauntlett Joseph

Mrs. Alma G. Allen died Saturday, Nov. 8 [1952] in Oldsmar, Florida. She was born near Monroe, Feb. 10, 1865, the daughter of Joseph Gauntlett and Julia Brown Gauntlett. She and her husand, William Fitch Allen, moved from Milan to Florida in 1919. She was buried in Dunedin, Florida, beside her husband, who died last March.  Mrs. Allen was a charter member of the Milan Woman’s Club.  She also belonged toP. E. O. Sisterhood (Presbyterian?) and worked to establish the first library in Milan.   When Alma was born, her father was serving in the Civil War with the Union Army in Tennessee in M Co., Second Regiment of Michigan Cavalry. Years later he was postmaster in Milan and later Sheriff of Washtenaw County.  She is survived by children an grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Earl Gray of Peoria, Ill.

Gauntlett Juliaette

Juliaette Gauntlette died 10-10-1902 at the age of 58 years, 2 months and 25 days.  Marble Park Cemetery records.  (DOB: about July 16, 1844)

Gauntlett Juliaette

Juliaette Gauntlett died Oct. 10, 1902 at the age of 58 yrs, 2 months, and 20 days. She died in Milan village due to gangrene of the leg and foot.  Her father was Jacob Brown and her mother was Angelina Lamkin.  Source: Washtenaw county death records.

Gauntlett Julia A.

William F. Allen, 22, of York, a farmer, was married to Julia A. Gauntlett, 21, of Milan on April 17, 1886 at Milan. She was born in Dundee. Witnesses: Joseph Gauntlett and Julia Gauntlett, both of Milan.  Source: Washtenaw marriage records, book 6, page 85.

Gauntlett Kathryn C.

Kathryn C. Gauntlett died at age 91, says obit, published in 1981.  She was a member of a pioneer Milan area family. She died March 30 at the Gilbert Residence in Ypsi.  She married Reuben Gauntlett in 1914 in Milan.  She taught in Ypsi schools until she retired in 1943.  She is survived by a son, David R. of Ypsi, and daughter Ruth Ehle.  Other survivors:  her sister Daisy Hack, and a step-sister, Mary Barton of Ypsilanti.

Gauntlett Mabel

Mabel Gauntlett was born Oct. 17, 1873 in Monroe, MI. Father: Joseph Gauntlett of Monroe, a blacksmith, born in England.  Mother: Juliaetta Brown of Monroe born in Michigan.

Gauntlett Mabel

Fred A. Wilson, 21, was married to Mabel A. Gauntlett, 19, on Sept. 14, 1892. She was born in Dundee, daughter of Joseph Gauntlett and Julia Brown. He was born in Milan, works as a clerk. His parents: Charles H. Wilson and Alzina Mead. Witnesses: Wilmer F. Butler and Grace M. Wilson, both of Milan. Source: Washtenaw marriage records book 7 page 113.

Gauntlett Mack

Mack LeBaron Gauntlett graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

Gauntlett Mary Wilkins

Mary Wilkins was married to James Gauntlett August 19, 1832.  She was born in London on Dec. 3, 1812.  Her marriage took place at Lambeth church in London.  She died on the Gauntlett farm in York Township in 1854 when her son Charles was about 1 year old.  Three of her sons were soldiers in the Civil war but Charles was unable to enlist because he was too young.

Gauntlett Mary Wilkins

Mary Wilkins was the first wife of James S. Gauntlett.  She was born Dec. 3, 1812 in Grayden, London, England, and died in Mooreville or Milan in 1854.  Source: M. Rooks.

Gauntlett Mary Jackson

Mary Gauntlett was born in either England or in York Township, Michigan.  Her parents were James S. Gauntlett and Mary Wilkins Gauntlett.  Mary was one of 7 children; after her mother’s death, her father re-married Anna.  James and Anna had a son named Archie.  Archie was the 8th child born in that family.  Mary “Jackson” is mentioned in Archie’s obituary as being a sister who outlived him.  She was living in Detroit.

Gauntlett Mona

Mona I. Gauntlett, 90, passed away April 3 (1980) at Whitmore Lake Convalescent Center. She was born April 29, 1889 in Saline Township.  Her parents were Chester and Calphumia (Cole) Hale.  She was married to John Weir Gauntlett on April 27, 1912, in Detroit.  He died  Nov. 27, 1961.  She is survived by one son, Dale Gauntlett of Saline, and two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Inez) Hedger of Britton and Mrs. Necia Schultz of Dundee.  Marble Park Cemetery.  Note:  her full name at birth was Mona Irene Hale.

Gauntlett Rena

Rena Belle Gauntlett died March 21, 1940.  She was 71.  DOB Oct. 8, 1868.  She was married to Fred Gauntlett.  She was born in York Township.  Her father was Reuben Westfall, who was born in Ingham County.  Her mother, Mary Cook, was born in Lenawee county.  Informant: Jack Gauntlett of Milan. Marble Park Cemetery.  Dr. Jack DeTar.

Gauntlett Richard

Richard Gauntlett was living in Detroit in about 1905, and his wife Alice Jackson had died by that time. Source: Bio of Andrew D. Jackson, “Washt County Past and Present” 1906.

Gauntlett Richard

On Nov. 25, 1870, Richard Gauntlett and his wife Alice were the proud parents of a baby girl, Gracie Gauntlett. See “Gauntlett Gracie.”

Gauntlett Richard

Richard Gauntlett, former resident of Milan passed away in Detroit last Saturday (July 19 1930 is written date on news slip). He moved from Milan many years ago but has been a frequent visitor here [in Milan] at the home of his son, Fred Gauntlett. Funeral services were held in Detroit Monday and burial at Woodmere cemetery in Detroit. Born in 1843, in London, England, he came in 1847 with his parents to Milan [NOTE: to rural Mooreville], then a favorite spot for early English settlers. When he was 17, he enlisted at Tecumseh, Mich. with the Michigan Fourth infantry, under the command of Captain D. D. Marshall.  During the war he participated in numerous engagements including the battle at Gettysburg. During that engagement he was wounded in the leg and hip.  Mr. Gauntlett is survived by two sons, Fred of Milan, and George, of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Simon and Mrs. Howard Lawrence both of Detroit, and a brother, Charles Gauntlett.  

Gauntlett Richard

Richard Gauntlett was married at some point to a lady named Catherine or perhaps Mary Catherine.  According to the obit of Fred Gauntlett, he was the son of Richard and Catherine Gauntlett.  Richard had three other children, too, because Fred’s obit states that he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Charles A. Simons and Mrs. Howard Lawrence of Grosse Pointe Park, and one brother, George of Chicago.  Because Richard’s obit makes no mention of any wives, I have to assume he and Catherine were divorced, and maybe Richard and Alice were divorced too, who knows?

Gauntlett Richard

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

Gauntlett Sarah

Mrs. Sarah (Pool) Gauntlett received a letter from Mrs. Willis Sanford.  It was about the death of her grandson, Rex Kay Burns, from pneumonia.  The boy died Sat. June 27 (1936). The boy was the son of Mrs. Jay Burns, the former Inez Sanford.  (Genealogy Friend.)

Gauntlett W. (baby)

A baby named W. Gauntlett was stillborn on August 16, 1919.  Names of parents not given.  Source: Marble Park cemetery records.

Gauntlett W. (baby)

Another baby named “W. Gauntlett” was born Nov. 6, 1924 and died Nov. 7, 1924.  No parents names given.  Both babies “W. Gauntlett” on the same cemetery lot with Charlotte and James Gauntlett.  Source: Marble Park cemetery.

Gauntlett William

William Gauntlett is mentioned on page 1435 “History of Washt County 1881” because he married a daughter of Jesse Warner.  Jesse’s daughter, Helen E. Warner, was born Dec. 30, 1854.  She married William Gauntlett.

Gauntlett William

William Gauntlett was b. May 8, 1851 in Mich. and d. July 12, 1916. His age: 67, 2 months, and 4 days. Father: James Gauntlett, b. in England. Mother: Mary Wilkerson, b. in England.  William is buried in Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Gauntlett William

William Gauntlett, 30, a farmer, b. in Mich, gave information to the census taker from his home in Milan township in 1880.  Both his parents were b. in England. His wife, Helen, was 25. They lived with son Jessie M. who was 6 months old, having been born in December.  Apparently the boy was born in December 1879.  NOTE: the census taker had Warner families on either side of the Gauntlett home.  Apparently the family was living on property that originated with Gauntlett’s wife, Helen Warner, because at other times in his life he was living in Mooreville.

Gauntlett William

Wm. Gauntlett died July 12, 1916 at the age of 67 years, 2 months, and 4 days. He was born in Michigan. He was a retired farmer.  Father: James Gauntlett.  Mother: Mary A. Wilkins. Source: death records, Washtenaw county.  Note: he would have been born in May 1849.

Gauntlett William

William Gauntlett was born May 8, 1849 in York twp. and was married to Helen E. Warner on July 28, 1872 at Stony Creek. 

Gauntlett William

William Gauntlett died July 11, 1933.  Source: Monroe Evening News.  He is mentioned briefly in the death notice of his father, Clyde W. Gauntlett.

Gauntlett William

William Gauntlett died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edgar Forsyth. Source: News clipping.

Gauntlett William

William Gauntlett was born May 8, 1849, and died July 12, 1916 in York township. Source: Gauntlett family Bible.

Gauntlett William

Blacksmith shop on Tolan St., about 1910. Left to right: Wm. Gauntlett, W. Bortles, S Teffe  (or Steffe?) Photo number 1269.  If he was born in 1849, he was 61 in this picture.

Gauntlett William

On August 25, 1878, a baby girl died in Mooreville.  She was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gauntlett.  Source:  The Monroe Commercial, Sept. 6, 1878, page 8.

Gauntlett William

Photo 1130 is featured in a Way Back When column dated Feb. 20, 1991, and indicates that he was standing on the street outside Charles Steidle’s shoe store.  It says that he was Marshal Wm. Gauntlett.  Apparently he was in law enforcement at that time.  How did Warren Hale know that? 

Gauntlett William Mrs.

Helen E. Warner, wife of William Gauntlett, died at the family residence near Mooreville on Aug. 15, 1885, aged 31 years. Source: newspaper clipping. Note: Helen was b Dec. 30, 1854.  See “Warner, Jessie.”

Gauntlett William D.

William David Gauntlett  died July 11, 1938 at age 29.  [He would have been born about 1909.]  Source: Gauntlett family Bible.

Gauntlett William D.

William D. Gauntlett was married to Muriel Ollett on Dec. 29, 1933. Source: Gauntlett family Bible.

Gauntlett William D.

William D. Gauntlett is buried in Mooreville cemetery, 1909-1938.

Gauntlett Zach H.

Zach H. “Bunk” Gauntlett, Jr., was 56 when he died, and lived at 11305  Moon Road.  His funeral was held at People’s Presbyterian Church.  Obit published July 19, 1981.  He was b. March 12, 1925 in Milan, son of Zach and Helen (LeBaron) Gauntlett. On Sept. 28, 1946, he married Doris Anne Taylor in Milan.  He was an alumnus of EMU.  He served in WW II.  He was a production supervisor at Ford Motor Co. Sheldon Road plant in Plymouth when he died.  He had a son John (Mike) of Milan, a daughter, Mrs. Erwin  (Mary Lonn) Vanderbush. He had 3 brothers, Mack, Lloyd, and Jene.  Burial at Marble Park cemetery.

Gauntlett Zach H. Sr.

Zach H. Gauntlett Sr. was born 1898, died 1963. Wife: Helen M. Gauntlett 1900 to 1973. From Marble Park grave stones.

Gauntlett Zach H. Sr.

Zachary Harold Gauntlett Sr. was born Dec.3, 1898 in Elk Rapids, according to his grandson.

Gauntlett Zach H. Sr.

Zach H. Gauntlett Sr. married Helen on 6-21-20. He and his brothers John Weir and Elon (“Bug”) all worked for the Ideal Furnace Co. in Milan.  Zach Sr. also worked and retired from Wolverine Plastics on Redman Rd.  Source:  M. G.

Gauntlett Zach H. Sr.

Zach H. Gauntlett Sr. and his wife, Helen Melissa LeBaron Gauntlett, had four sons:  Zach H. (Bunkie) Gauntlett Jr., Mack LeBaron Gauntlett, Kenneth Lloyd Gauntlett and Mr. Jean Forbes Gauntlett. Source: M.G.

Gay Baby

No other info visible.  Large “Gay” marker on or near this grave site.  Marble Park.

Gay Betsey

Geroge E. Moore, age 20, married Betsey Gay, age 16, on March 22, 1846. Signed by William Wilcox, justice of the peace. Witnesses: Samuel Gay and Mary Wilcox. Source: Washtenaw marriage record Book 1 page 274.

Gay Charles

Charles Gay Ap. 23, 1860 to Dec. 10, 1897.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stones.

Gay Charles

Charles Gay died at his home on Hurd street, this village [Milan] Friday night, Dec. 10, 1897. He was the second son of Simon H. and Susan M. Gay.  Charles was 37 years, 7 months and 17 days old.  He was born in this village April 23, 1860, and has always lived here. On Feb. 13, 1883, he married Lucena Ash of London township, who survives him. When he was 20 he entered into employment of the Giant Powder Co. of Toledo as a traveling salesman, remaining with them about 5 years, when he was offered a nice position with the Hercules Powder Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, remaining there for 10 years, until his health began to fail.  Two large magazines were built in the woods on the Gay property, filled with explosives for shipment to Michigan consumers.  His remains were placed in the vault at London cemetery and later will be removed and buried in the Marble Park cemetery. Source: Obituary. 

Gay Deathdates

Family bible gives the following dates of death:
Henry I. Gay died May 9, 1857.
William H. Gay died Sept. 11, 1919
Wm. H. Gay Jr. died March 14, 1930
Sarah Gay died Aug. 8, 1940
Charles S. Gay died Dec. 10, 1897
Gertrude R. Gay died July 10, 1928

Gay Donald

Donald E. M. Gay was born in 1900. His parents were Edward and Effie Mead Gay.  According to R.M.’s “Dexter” chart, he married Addie Marie Dexter.  Addie was born Feb. 25, 1899 and died March 1, 1989.  Addie was the daughter of Alva R. Dexter, and Alva was the son of William Dexter, an original settler in Milan.  Addie and Donald Gay had one child, Donald Robert Gay, born April 14, 1918 and died Feb. 17, 1960. 

Gay
Donald

Donald E. M. Gay together with his wife Ida Gay, signed a real estate document in May 1940.

Gay
Donald

Donald E. M. Gay was married to Ida Eulalia LaHousse.  Source:  Eugene Lister of Grass Lake, who is Donald Gay’s third cousin twice removed.  I don’t know where or when this marriage took place.

Gay
Donald

Donald Edward Mead Gay, 1900-1987, son of Edward and Effie Mead Gay, father of Donald Robert Gay.  Inscription on grave marker, Marble Memorial cemetery, shares grave marker with Lorraine Butler Gay.

Gay
Donald

Donald Edward Mead Gay was born July 20, 1900, the son of Edward and Effie Mead Gay.  Family bible. 

Gay
Donald

Donald Gay’s third wife was Lorrain S. Butler.  Lorrain Gay is buried in Marble Memorial Cemetery.

Gay
Donald Mrs.
(2nd wife)

Mrs. Donald E. M. Gay, 58, of 12924 Half Road, Milan, died yesterday in Deaconess Hospital, Detroit, where she had been for 2 weeks. Burial Wednesday from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marble Park cemetery. The former Ida Eulalia LaHousse, daughter of Franz and Marie VanDenhende LaHousse, she was born Jan. 25, 1895 in Detroit. She married Donald Gay March 17, 1927 at Detroit. He survives; also a son, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.  Source: Monroe Eve. News obituary dated Mon. June 15, 1953. NOTE: When Ida married Donald, she aquired a young step-son, Donald Robert Gay, b. 1918.  Apparently she also had a young son at the time of her marriage to Donald.

Gay Donald “Jr.”

Donald Gay “Jr.” was the son of Donald E. M. Gay and Ida.  He died in World War II.  He was serving in the military.  He was buried at Marble Park.  He was probably never married. Source: Steve O.    NOTE: He was son of Donald Gay and the first wife, Addie.

Gay
Edward

In April 1916, Edward Gay and Mabel B. Gay, his wife, signed a real estate document.

Gay
Edward

On March 19, 1940, Edward Gay and his wife, Grace A. Gay, were named on a real estate document.

Gay
Edward

Edward Gay’s Will was recorded May 6, 1939.  Donald E. M. Gay is the recipient of the bounty.  Gives something to Edward’s grandson, Donald Robert Gay.  Edward also gave something to Claud Mead.  He gives his wife Grace A. Gay certain property.  Balance 2/3 to Donald E. M. Gay and 1/3 to Grace.  Edward died August 6, 1931.
NOTE: in 1939, when this huge estate was distributed, the wife signed the papers as Grace A. Gay Lasher.

Gay Edward

Ed Gay of Milan was injured in a wreck of the interurban train.  He was hospitalized in Ann Arbor.  [Date not given.]  Source: news clipping, book 5, genealogist friend, page 147.

Gay
Edward

Edward Gay and Effie E. Gay, his wife, transferred some property in Feb. 1908. 

Gay Edward

Edward Gay died Aug. 6, 1931. He was a salesman. DOB was Dec. 14, 1872. His wife: Grace A. Walker Gay. Father: Simon Gay, born in Mich. Mother: Susan Harwood, born in Rhode Island.  Informant: Mrs. Grace Gay.  Burial in Marble Park. Source: death certificate.

Gay Edward

Edward Gay, after suffering a lingering illness for several years, passed away at his home in Milan Thursday night [Aug. 6, 1931].  He had been away from Milan for some time in various business ventures, but always considered Milan his home town. He moved back to Milan a few months ago to spend what paroved to be his last days.  [Note: his wife was Grace Walker.]  Mr. Gay was 58 years old. He is survived by the widow and one son, Donald, of Grass Lake. Burial took place in Marble Park cemetery with Masonic burial ceremonies. He had been a Mason since 1895.  [Note: he was born Dec. 14, 1872]  Source: Obituary.

Gay
Effie

Effie Gay was born 10-2-1876 and died 7-8-1911.  [See “Mead” family information.]
According to Monroe death records, volume C page 149, Milan, Effie died at age 34, plus 9 months and 6 days.  Cause of death: Tuberculosis. Father: Winfield Meade, mother Helen McLillan.

Gay
Effie

Effie E. Gay 1876-1911.  Husband Edward 1872-1931.  Marble Memorial Cemetery grave markers.

Gay
Effie E.

Effie E. Mead was born Oct. 2, 1876 in Milan township. She died July 8, 1911 in Milan township. Buried in Marble Park cemetery.  Father: Winfield A.  Mother: Helen McLellan. Husabnd: Edward Gay, b. Dec. 14, 1872; married March 7, 1894, died June 8, 1931.  (Her husband later married a second wife, Grace Walker.)  Effie and Edward had one son, Donald A. Gay, born July 20, 1900.  Source: compilation done by Helen W. Gay of Rockwood, MI 48173, member of Monroe Genealogical Society.

Gay
Effie

Mrs. Edward [Effie] Gay passed away Saturday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Mead, a short distance southwest of Milan. About four years ago, her illness was pronounced by physicians to be pulmonary tuberculosis.  Besides her husband [Edward] and son Donald, deceased is survived by her parents and a sister and brother, Mrs. Ernest Denton and Claude Mead. Interment was in Marble Park cemetery. Pallbearers were Webb Blackmer, Claude Chapin, Fred Gauntlett, Lloyd Ward, Will Lee and George Steidle.  Source: obituary.  Note:  See also “Mead”

Gay
Frank

Frank S. Gay, 21, residing in York township, born in Milan (or Milan township), occupation farmer, was married March 12, 1873. The bride: Lucy Dantanan, 17, residing in York, b. in St. Clair Co.  Wedding took place in London Township by John Bunce, JP. Witnesses: David M. Jacobs and Henry Bunce, both residing in London. Source: Marriage records.

Gay
Gertrude

Gertrude Gay was born Oct. 25, 1893, according to a family Bible.  [NOTE: See Gertrude Gay scrapbook at Hack House for information about her days at University of Michigan and other personal events.]

Gay
Gertrude R.

There was a Gertrude R. Gay who died July 10, 1928, according to the Gay family Bible.  She is apparently buried at Marble Park, the marker says 1893-1928.  [Age: 34]

Gay Gertrude

Gertie Gay was sitting on the porch of that house when I walked by.  That would have been in the mid-to late 20’s.  She was in a rocking chair, singing and saying whatever came into her mind, nothing understandable.  (Brain tumor perhaps?)  Source:  Doris Falk.

Gay
Ida

Ida E. Gay, 1895 to 1953.  Marble Memorial Cemetery grave marker.  NOTE: Donald Gay’s second wife.

Gay,
Isaac

Buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  Date of birth, death, unknown.  He was 57 years, 4 months, and 18 days when he died.

Gay
Isaac

Isaac Gay was born May 27, 1799. His mother was Catherine Vandercook. Buried in Spalding cemetery.  Source: Helen “Betty” Gay of Rockwood.

Gay
Isaac

According to the 1850 census, Isaac Gay, age 50, occupation “miller” and born in NY, was living  in Milan township with Prudence, age 48, born in NY, along with three children: Laura, age 13, born in Michigan; Prudence, age 11, born in Michigan; and Ellen J. Bliss, age 2, born in Mich. Source: Census records.

Gay
James S.

James S. Gay was buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  He was born Dec. 10, 1827 and died Oct. 15, 1860.  His age would have been 32, almost 33.

Gay
Laura

Laura S. Gay was born July 8, 1837, in LaSalle township, Monroe county. She was the daughter of Isaac and Prudence Gay. She moved to Milan when but a child wehre she lived, with the exception of a few years, until death. She was married to Lemuel Canfield on March 22, 1857. They had two sons, one that died as a baby, and George who survives her.

Gay Lorraine

Lorraine Butler S. Gay, 1900-2002, daughter of Fred and Martha Butler, mother of Mary, John, and Sally Shaffner. (Wife of Donald Edward Mead Gay).  Marble Memorial Park Cemetery grave markings.  Don Gay was her third husband.

Gay Prudence A.

Prudence A. Gay was born July 5, 1839 in LaSalle, Michigan, and died Oct. 12, 1914.  Source: Helen “Betty” Gay of Rockwood, Mich.

Gay
Prudence

Prudence Gay was born in Milan township, the daughter of Joseph and Prudence (Buell) Gay.  She married John Sherman.  One of her daughters, Grace Sherman, married Burton A. Draper.  After John Sherman died in 1909, Prudence Sherman married John Jacobs, a soldier.

Gay Prudence Buel

Prudence Buel Gay, the wife of Isaac Gay, was born Sept. 15, 1802. She died Aug. 29, 1879, and is buried in Spaulding cemetery. Her father’s name: Kelsey.  Her children: a boy, name illegible, born I 1829; a boy, Roswell E., b. Feb. 10, 1833; and L…, illegible, b. July 8, 1837.  Source: Betty Gay of Rockwood, Monroe Genealogical Society.

Gay Prudence Buel

The following may be children of Prudence Buel Gay:  Catherine (?) M. Gay, female, b. Jan. 15, (1822?).  Esther M. Gay, female, b. Nov. 15, 1824. Sarah D. Gay, female, b. Oct. 7, 1825. James S. Gay, male, b. Dec. 10, 1817. Prudence died Aug. 29, 1879, and her father may be Edward Buel.  Prudence is buried in Spalding cemetery. Source: Betty Gay.

Gay
Sarah

Sarah Gay 1870-1940.  Grave stone at Marble Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gay
Sarah

Sarah Gay died Aug. 8, 1940 according to a family Bible.

Gay
Sarah

In August 1940, Mrs. Sarah Gay passed away.  In her will she left the use of her home, located at the corner of Gay Street and US 23, known as County Street, to her brother Ben Bogus for his life time, after which it is to go to the village of Milan for a hospital and is to be known as the Sarah Gay Memorial Hospital.  Source:  Ann Delaforce essay.

Gay
Sarah

Sarah Gay had the sad task of burying her son, William.  William Henry Gay died March 23, 1930 at the age of 26.  He was born July 4, 1903.  He had “Hereditary Syhlilis” and a cerebral hemorage. Occupation: None.  Sarah filled out the death certificate:  “Father: William H. Gay born in Milan. Mother: Sarah Boguslawski born in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Informant:  Sarah Gay.  Cemetery: Marble Park.”

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay, Oct. 29, 1832 to Feb. 21, 1899.    His wife Susan M. Harwood, May 3, 1833 to Jan. 8, 1901.  Other graves nearby:  William H. Gay, William H. Gay Jr., Gertrude R. Gay, Effie E. Gay, Edward Gay (Effie’s husband), Ida E. Gay, Lorraine Butler Gay, Donald. 

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay of Milan was born in Herkimer County, NY on Oct. 29, 1832.  His parents came to Michigan in 1835, locating on a farm in LaSalle. On Jan. 30, 1855 Simon married Susan M. Harwood, of Saline.  In 1858 he moved to Milan and opened a blacksmith shop. In 1864 he opened a general supply store.  Mr. Gay owns considerable land around Milan, which is known as “Gay’s Addition.”  Three sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gay: William, Charles, and Edward.  Mr. Gay has been postmaster at Milan and in 1872 was appointed justice of the peace, which office he held four years.” page 37, history of Monroe County, 1890, Vol. Two, with some additional dates added through Helen “Betty” Gay.

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay passed away Tuesday morning [Feb. 21, 1899] of typhoid-pneumonia.  He was born in Herkimer county, NY October 29, 1832. At age 6 he came to LaSalle, Michigan with his parents.  When he was 10, his father, Isaac Gay, came to Milan to take charge of a flour mill.  Since that time Simon has been a resident of this place (Milan). The early part of his life, up to the sixties, was spent in blacksmithing. He then opened up a general store with A. J. Braman, and has since been constantly in business up to about [1889] 10 years ago. He has been postmaster, justice [of the peace], and held many positions of confidence and trust. He leaves a widow, Susan M. Gay, and two sons, Wm. H. and Edward. The funeral occurred Thursday at M.E. church, Rev. F. O. Jones officiating. Interment in Marble Park Cemetery.  Source: Obit.

Gay
Simon H.

Simon H. Gay was born Oct. 29, 1832.  He married Susan M. Harwood on January 30, 1855.  She had been born May 3, 1833.
   Children of Simon and Susan Gay: (1) Henry E. Gay b. April 24, 1856; (2) Willie H. Gay b. May 3, 1858; (3) Charles S. Gay b. Apr. 23, 1860; (4) Edward Gay b. Dec. 14, 1872.

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay died Feb. 21, 1899 aged 67 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Family Bible.

Gay S. H.

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

Gay
Simon H.

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

Gay
Susan

Susan M. Gay transferred some land, in Dec. 1866, to Charles H. Wilson.
In 1892 she deeded some land to the Masons.

Gay
Susan

Susan M. Gay died Jan. 8, 1901, aged 67 years, 8 mos and 5 days.  She was married to Simon H. Gay.  Their children were William H. Gay, Edward Gay and Charles Gay.  Charles died with no children, and his widow remarried so for purposes of Susan’s estate distribution, Charles’ widow doesn’t count.  Affidavit of Charles H. Wilson confirms that Susan died with only William and Edward as her heirs.  Source: probate papers.   According to family Bible, Susan M. Harwood was born May 3, 1833.

Gay
Susan

Mrs. Susan M. Gay died at her home in this village [Milan] Tuesday, of muscular rheumatism. Her maiden name was Susan M. Harwood, born in Connecticut, May 3, 1833. When a small child her parents moved westward finally settling near Petersburg, Mich. She became self supporting at an early age owing to the widowhood of her mother, and was a tailor working in Saline when she met Simon H. Gay. They were married by Silas Cornish, Esq. in London township on Jan. 30, 1855, and settled in Milan. Four children were born to them: Henry L., Wm. H., Charles S. and Edward, of which but two survive, Wm. H. and Edward Gay. Buried at Marble Park cemetery.  Source: Obituary.

Gay
Susan

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

Gay William

William Henry Gay died March 23, 1930 at the age of 26.  He was born July 4, 1903.  He had “Hereditary Syhlilis” and a cerebral hemorage. Occupation: None.  Born in Milan.  Father: William H. Gay born in Milan. Mother: Sarah Boguslawski born in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Informant:  Sarah Gay.  Cemetery: Marble Park.

Gay William H.

William H. Gay Jr. 1902-1930.  Grave marker at Marble Memorial Cemetery.

Gay William H.

William H. Gay died Sept. 11, 1919

Gay William H.

William H. Gay 1857-1919.  Marble Memorial Park cemetery grave marker.

Gay
William H.

William H. Gay and Sarah, his wife, conveyed some land to Edward Gay in Nov. 1902.  (Gay Block.)

Gay William H.

The town of Milan mourns the loss of one of her oldest and most highly respected citizens, Wm. H. Gay, who passed away this residence on Sept. 11 [1919]. [Age: 61 or 62] Wm. H. Gay was eldest son of Simon and Susan Gay. He was born in Milan on May 3, 1858. He attended the public school here and later the State Normal at Ypsilanti. He engaged in the general merchandise busineess in 1892. Up to six years ago he was active in business.  He is survived by his wife, Sarah Gay, and two children, Gertrude R. Gay and Wm. H. Gay, Jr., also a brother, Edward Gay. Burial at Marble Park cemetery. Source: Milan leader obituary.

Gay William Henry

William Henry Gay was born May 3, 1857 or 1858.  He was the son of Simon and Susan Gay. William’s grandfather, Isaac Gay, came to Milan with his family and took over the local flour mill, ensuring the family fortunes.  William was married to Sarah Boguslawski who was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  They had two children, Gertrude “Gertie” born Oct. 25, 1893, died at age 34, and William Henry, or “Willie,” born July 4, 1903, died at age 25.  Sarah was sometimes referred to as “Sadie.”

Gay Willard S.

Willard S. Gay, son of F. and E. B. Gay, was buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  Date of birth and death not known.  Age: 6 weeks, 4 days.

Gay Willard

Willard Gay, son of Charles and Lucenda Gay, Jan.28, 1894.  NOTE: This was on a four-sided pillar at Marble Park, with Charles Gay on one side, Willard on another.  A third side was illegible due to plant growth.

Gay Baby

No other info visible.  Large “Gay” marker on or near this grave site.  Marble Park.

Gay Betsey

Geroge E. Moore, age 20, married Betsey Gay, age 16, on March 22, 1846. Signed by William Wilcox, justice of the peace. Witnesses: Samuel Gay and Mary Wilcox. Source: Washtenaw marriage record Book 1 page 274.

Gay Charles

Charles Gay Ap. 23, 1860 to Dec. 10, 1897.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stones.

Gay Charles

Charles Gay died at his home on Hurd street, this village [Milan] Friday night, Dec. 10, 1897. He was the second son of Simon H. and Susan M. Gay.  Charles was 37 years, 7 months and 17 days old.  He was born in this village April 23, 1860, and has always lived here. On Feb. 13, 1883, he married Lucena Ash of London township, who survives him. When he was 20 he entered into employment of the Giant Powder Co. of Toledo as a traveling salesman, remaining with them about 5 years, when he was offered a nice position with the Hercules Powder Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, remaining there for 10 years, until his health began to fail.  Two large magazines were built in the woods on the Gay property, filled with explosives for shipment to Michigan consumers.  His remains were placed in the vault at London cemetery and later will be removed and buried in the Marble Park cemetery. Source: Obituary. 

Gay Deathdates

Family bible gives the following dates of death:
Henry I. Gay died May 9, 1857.
William H. Gay died Sept. 11, 1919
Wm. H. Gay Jr. died March 14, 1930
Sarah Gay died Aug. 8, 1940
Charles S. Gay died Dec. 10, 1897
Gertrude R. Gay died July 10, 1928

Gay Donald

Donald E. M. Gay was born in 1900. His parents were Edward and Effie Mead Gay.  According to R.M.’s “Dexter” chart, he married Addie Marie Dexter.  Addie was born Feb. 25, 1899 and died March 1, 1989.  Addie was the daughter of Alva R. Dexter, and Alva was the son of William Dexter, an original settler in Milan.  Addie and Donald Gay had one child, Donald Robert Gay, born April 14, 1918 and died Feb. 17, 1960. 

Gay
Donald

Donald E. M. Gay together with his wife Ida Gay, signed a real estate document in May 1940.

Gay
Donald

Donald E. M. Gay was married to Ida Eulalia LaHousse.  Source:  Eugene Lister of Grass Lake, who is Donald Gay’s third cousin twice removed.  I don’t know where or when this marriage took place.

Gay
Donald

Donald Edward Mead Gay, 1900-1987, son of Edward and Effie Mead Gay, father of Donald Robert Gay.  Inscription on grave marker, Marble Memorial cemetery, shares grave marker with Lorraine Butler Gay.

Gay
Donald

Donald Edward Mead Gay was born July 20, 1900, the son of Edward and Effie Mead Gay.  Family bible. 

Gay
Donald

Donald Gay’s third wife was Lorrain S. Butler.  Lorrain Gay is buried in Marble Memorial Cemetery.

Gay
Donald Mrs.
(2nd wife)

Mrs. Donald E. M. Gay, 58, of 12924 Half Road, Milan, died yesterday in Deaconess Hospital, Detroit, where she had been for 2 weeks. Burial Wednesday from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Marble Park cemetery. The former Ida Eulalia LaHousse, daughter of Franz and Marie VanDenhende LaHousse, she was born Jan. 25, 1895 in Detroit. She married Donald Gay March 17, 1927 at Detroit. He survives; also a son, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.  Source: Monroe Eve. News obituary dated Mon. June 15, 1953. NOTE: When Ida married Donald, she aquired a young step-son, Donald Robert Gay, b. 1918.  Apparently she also had a young son at the time of her marriage to Donald.

Gay Donald “Jr.”

Donald Gay “Jr.” was the son of Donald E. M. Gay and Ida.  He died in World War II.  He was serving in the military.  He was buried at Marble Park.  He was probably never married. Source: Steve O.    NOTE: He was son of Donald Gay and the first wife, Addie.

Gay
Edward

In April 1916, Edward Gay and Mabel B. Gay, his wife, signed a real estate document.

Gay
Edward

On March 19, 1940, Edward Gay and his wife, Grace A. Gay, were named on a real estate document.

Gay
Edward

Edward Gay’s Will was recorded May 6, 1939.  Donald E. M. Gay is the recipient of the bounty.  Gives something to Edward’s grandson, Donald Robert Gay.  Edward also gave something to Claud Mead.  He gives his wife Grace A. Gay certain property.  Balance 2/3 to Donald E. M. Gay and 1/3 to Grace.  Edward died August 6, 1931.
NOTE: in 1939, when this huge estate was distributed, the wife signed the papers as Grace A. Gay Lasher.

Gay Edward

Ed Gay of Milan was injured in a wreck of the interurban train.  He was hospitalized in Ann Arbor.  [Date not given.]  Source: news clipping, book 5, genealogist friend, page 147.

Gay
Edward

Edward Gay and Effie E. Gay, his wife, transferred some property in Feb. 1908. 

Gay
Edward

Edward Gay died Aug. 6, 1931. He was a salesman. DOB was Dec. 14, 1872. His wife: Grace A. Walker Gay. Father: Simon Gay, born in Mich. Mother: Susan Harwood, born in Rhode Island.  Informant: Mrs. Grace Gay.  Burial in Marble Park. Source: death certificate.

Gay
Edward

Edward Gay, after suffering a lingering illness for several years, passed away at his home in Milan Thursday night [Aug. 6, 1931].  He had been away from Milan for some time in various business ventures, but always considered Milan his home town. He moved back to Milan a few months ago to spend what paroved to be his last days.  [Note: his wife was Grace Walker.]  Mr. Gay was 58 years old. He is survived by the widow and one son, Donald, of Grass Lake. Burial took place in Marble Park cemetery with Masonic burial ceremonies. He had been a Mason since 1895.  [Note: he was born Dec. 14, 1872]  Source: Obituary.

Gay
Effie

Effie Gay was born 10-2-1876 and died 7-8-1911.  [See “Mead” family information.]
According to Monroe death records, volume C page 149, Milan, Effie died at age 34, plus 9 months and 6 days.  Cause of death: Tuberculosis. Father: Winfield Meade, mother Helen McLillan.

Gay
Effie

Effie E. Gay 1876-1911.  Husband Edward 1872-1931.  Marble Memorial Cemetery grave markers.

Gay
Effie E.

Effie E. Mead was born Oct. 2, 1876 in Milan township. She died July 8, 1911 in Milan township. Buried in Marble Park cemetery.  Father: Winfield A.  Mother: Helen McLellan. Husabnd: Edward Gay, b. Dec. 14, 1872; married March 7, 1894, died June 8, 1931.  (Her husband later married a second wife, Grace Walker.)  Effie and Edward had one son, Donald A. Gay, born July 20, 1900.  Source: compilation done by Helen W. Gay of Rockwood, MI 48173, member of Monroe Genealogical Society.

Gay
Effie

Mrs. Edward [Effie] Gay passed away Saturday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Mead, a short distance southwest of Milan. About four years ago, her illness was pronounced by physicians to be pulmonary tuberculosis.  Besides her husband [Edward] and son Donald, deceased is survived by her parents and a sister and brother, Mrs. Ernest Denton and Claude Mead. Interment was in Marble Park cemetery. Pallbearers were Webb Blackmer, Claude Chapin, Fred Gauntlett, Lloyd Ward, Will Lee and George Steidle.  Source: obituary.  Note:  See also “Mead”

Gay
Frank

Frank S. Gay, 21, residing in York township, born in Milan (or Milan township), occupation farmer, was married March 12, 1873. The bride: Lucy Dantanan, 17, residing in York, b. in St. Clair Co.  Wedding took place in London Township by John Bunce, JP. Witnesses: David M. Jacobs and Henry Bunce, both residing in London. Source: Marriage records.

Gay
Gertrude

Gertrude Gay was born Oct. 25, 1893, according to a family Bible.  [NOTE: See Gertrude Gay scrapbook at Hack House for information about her days at University of Michigan and other personal events.]

Gay
Gertrude R.

There was a Gertrude R. Gay who died July 10, 1928, according to the Gay family Bible.  She is apparently buried at Marble Park, the marker says 1893-1928.  [Age: 34]

Gay Gertrude

Gertie Gay was sitting on the porch of that house when I walked by.  That would have been in the mid-to late 20’s.  She was in a rocking chair, singing and saying whatever came into her mind, nothing understandable.  (Brain tumor perhaps?)  Source:  Doris Falk.

Gay
Ida

Ida E. Gay, 1895 to 1953.  Marble Memorial Cemetery grave marker.  NOTE: Donald Gay’s second wife.

Gay,
Isaac

Buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  Date of birth, death, unknown.  He was 57 years, 4 months, and 18 days when he died.

Gay
Isaac

Isaac Gay was born May 27, 1799. His mother was Catherine Vandercook. Buried in Spalding cemetery.  Source: Helen “Betty” Gay of Rockwood.

Gay
Isaac

According to the 1850 census, Isaac Gay, age 50, occupation “miller” and born in NY, was living  in Milan township with Prudence, age 48, born in NY, along with three children: Laura, age 13, born in Michigan; Prudence, age 11, born in Michigan; and Ellen J. Bliss, age 2, born in Mich. Source: Census records.

Gay
James S.

James S. Gay was buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  He was born Dec. 10, 1827 and died Oct. 15, 1860.  His age would have been 32, almost 33.

Gay
Laura

Laura S. Gay was born July 8, 1837, in LaSalle township, Monroe county. She was the daughter of Isaac and Prudence Gay. She moved to Milan when but a child wehre she lived, with the exception of a few years, until death. She was married to Lemuel Canfield on March 22, 1857. They had two sons, one that died as a baby, and George who survives her.

Gay Lorraine

Lorraine Butler S. Gay, 1900-2002, daughter of Fred and Martha Butler, mother of Mary, John, and Sally Shaffner. (Wife of Donald Edward Mead Gay).  Marble Memorial Park Cemetery grave markings.  Don Gay was her third husband.

Gay Prudence A.

Prudence A. Gay was born July 5, 1839 in LaSalle, Michigan, and died Oct. 12, 1914.  Source: Helen “Betty” Gay of Rockwood, Mich.

Gay
Prudence

Prudence Gay was born in Milan township, the daughter of Joseph and Prudence (Buell) Gay.  She married John Sherman.  One of her daughters, Grace Sherman, married Burton A. Draper.  After John Sherman died in 1909, Prudence Sherman married John Jacobs, a soldier.

Gay Prudence Buel

Prudence Buel Gay, the wife of Isaac Gay, was born Sept. 15, 1802. She died Aug. 29, 1879, and is buried in Spaulding cemetery. Her father’s name: Kelsey.  Her children: a boy, name illegible, born I 1829; a boy, Roswell E., b. Feb. 10, 1833; and L…, illegible, b. July 8, 1837.  Source: Betty Gay of Rockwood, Monroe Genealogical Society.

Gay Prudence Buel

The following may be children of Prudence Buel Gay:  Catherine (?) M. Gay, female, b. Jan. 15, (1822?).  Esther M. Gay, female, b. Nov. 15, 1824. Sarah D. Gay, female, b. Oct. 7, 1825. James S. Gay, male, b. Dec. 10, 1817. Prudence died Aug. 29, 1879, and her father may be Edward Buel.  Prudence is buried in Spalding cemetery. Source: Betty Gay.

Gay
Sarah

Sarah Gay 1870-1940.  Grave stone at Marble Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gay
Sarah

Sarah Gay died Aug. 8, 1940 according to a family Bible.

Gay
Sarah

In August 1940, Mrs. Sarah Gay passed away.  In her will she left the use of her home, located at the corner of Gay Street and US 23, known as County Street, to her brother Ben Bogus for his life time, after which it is to go to the village of Milan for a hospital and is to be known as the Sarah Gay Memorial Hospital.  Source:  Ann Delaforce essay.

Gay
Sarah

Sarah Gay had the sad task of burying her son, William.  William Henry Gay died March 23, 1930 at the age of 26.  He was born July 4, 1903.  He had “Hereditary Syhlilis” and a cerebral hemorage. Occupation: None.  Sarah filled out the death certificate:  “Father: William H. Gay born in Milan. Mother: Sarah Boguslawski born in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Informant:  Sarah Gay.  Cemetery: Marble Park.”

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay, Oct. 29, 1832 to Feb. 21, 1899.    His wife Susan M. Harwood, May 3, 1833 to Jan. 8, 1901.  Other graves nearby:  William H. Gay, William H. Gay Jr., Gertrude R. Gay, Effie E. Gay, Edward Gay (Effie’s husband), Ida E. Gay, Lorraine Butler Gay, Donald. 

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay of Milan was born in Herkimer County, NY on Oct. 29, 1832.  His parents came to Michigan in 1835, locating on a farm in LaSalle. On Jan. 30, 1855 Simon married Susan M. Harwood, of Saline.  In 1858 he moved to Milan and opened a blacksmith shop. In 1864 he opened a general supply store.  Mr. Gay owns considerable land around Milan, which is known as “Gay’s Addition.”  Three sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gay: William, Charles, and Edward.  Mr. Gay has been postmaster at Milan and in 1872 was appointed justice of the peace, which office he held four years.” page 37, history of Monroe County, 1890, Vol. Two, with some additional dates added through Helen “Betty” Gay.

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay passed away Tuesday morning [Feb. 21, 1899] of typhoid-pneumonia.  He was born in Herkimer county, NY October 29, 1832. At age 6 he came to LaSalle, Michigan with his parents.  When he was 10, his father, Isaac Gay, came to Milan to take charge of a flour mill.  Since that time Simon has been a resident of this place (Milan). The early part of his life, up to the sixties, was spent in blacksmithing. He then opened up a general store with A. J. Braman, and has since been constantly in business up to about [1889] 10 years ago. He has been postmaster, justice [of the peace], and held many positions of confidence and trust. He leaves a widow, Susan M. Gay, and two sons, Wm. H. and Edward. The funeral occurred Thursday at M.E. church, Rev. F. O. Jones officiating. Interment in Marble Park Cemetery.  Source: Obit.

Gay
Simon H.

Simon H. Gay was born Oct. 29, 1832.  He married Susan M. Harwood on January 30, 1855.  She had been born May 3, 1833.
   Children of Simon and Susan Gay: (1) Henry E. Gay b. April 24, 1856; (2) Willie H. Gay b. May 3, 1858; (3) Charles S. Gay b. Apr. 23, 1860; (4) Edward Gay b. Dec. 14, 1872.

Gay
Simon

Simon H. Gay died Feb. 21, 1899 aged 67 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Family Bible.

Gay S. H.

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

Gay
Simon H.

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

Gay
Susan

Susan M. Gay transferred some land, in Dec. 1866, to Charles H. Wilson.
In 1892 she deeded some land to the Masons.

Gay
Susan

Susan M. Gay died Jan. 8, 1901, aged 67 years, 8 mos and 5 days.  She was married to Simon H. Gay.  Their children were William H. Gay, Edward Gay and Charles Gay.  Charles died with no children, and his widow remarried so for purposes of Susan’s estate distribution, Charles’ widow doesn’t count.  Affidavit of Charles H. Wilson confirms that Susan died with only William and Edward as her heirs.  Source: probate papers.   According to family Bible, Susan M. Harwood was born May 3, 1833.

Gay
Susan

Mrs. Susan M. Gay died at her home in this village [Milan] Tuesday, of muscular rheumatism. Her maiden name was Susan M. Harwood, born in Connecticut, May 3, 1833. When a small child her parents moved westward finally settling near Petersburg, Mich. She became self supporting at an early age owing to the widowhood of her mother, and was a tailor working in Saline when she met Simon H. Gay. They were married by Silas Cornish, Esq. in London township on Jan. 30, 1855, and settled in Milan. Four children were born to them: Henry L., Wm. H., Charles S. and Edward, of which but two survive, Wm. H. and Edward Gay. Buried at Marble Park cemetery.  Source: Obituary.

Gay
Susan

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

Gay William

William Henry Gay died March 23, 1930 at the age of 26.  He was born July 4, 1903.  He had “Hereditary Syhlilis” and a cerebral hemorage. Occupation: None.  Born in Milan.  Father: William H. Gay born in Milan. Mother: Sarah Boguslawski born in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Informant:  Sarah Gay.  Cemetery: Marble Park.

Gay William H.

William H. Gay Jr. 1902-1930.  Grave marker at Marble Memorial Cemetery.

Gay William H.

William H. Gay died Sept. 11, 1919

Gay William H.

William H. Gay 1857-1919.  Marble Memorial Park cemetery grave marker.

Gay
William H.

William H. Gay and Sarah, his wife, conveyed some land to Edward Gay in Nov. 1902.  (Gay Block.)

Gay
William H.

The town of Milan mourns the loss of one of her oldest and most highly respected citizens, Wm. H. Gay, who passed away this residence on Sept. 11 [1919]. [Age: 61 or 62] Wm. H. Gay was eldest son of Simon and Susan Gay. He was born in Milan on May 3, 1858. He attended the public school here and later the State Normal at Ypsilanti. He engaged in the general merchandise busineess in 1892. Up to six years ago he was active in business.  He is survived by his wife, Sarah Gay, and two children, Gertrude R. Gay and Wm. H. Gay, Jr., also a brother, Edward Gay. Burial at Marble Park cemetery. Source: Milan leader obituary.

Gay
William Henry

William Henry Gay was born May 3, 1857 or 1858.  He was the son of Simon and Susan Gay. William’s grandfather, Isaac Gay, came to Milan with his family and took over the local flour mill, ensuring the family fortunes.  William was married to Sarah Boguslawski who was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  They had two children, Gertrude “Gertie” born Oct. 25, 1893, died at age 34, and William Henry, or “Willie,” born July 4, 1903, died at age 25.  Sarah was sometimes referred to as “Sadie.”

Gay
Willard S.

Willard S. Gay, son of F. and E. B. Gay, was buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  Date of birth and death not known.  Age: 6 weeks, 4 days.

Gay
Willard

Willard Gay, son of Charles and Lucenda Gay, Jan.28, 1894.  NOTE: This was on a four-sided pillar at Marble Park, with Charles Gay on one side, Willard on another.  A third side was illegible due to plant growth.

Mooreville Cemeter has headstone for Martha Gillett, wife of Reed Gillett. She died Nov. 17, 1884 aged 42 yrs, 10 months and 13 days. She was the daughter of A. B. & A. Watkins.

Gilman Herbert

Herbert Gilman is listed as Moderator of District 2, public school, in York twp, 1898-1899.  Mailing address “York,” probably Mooreville area.  Source: Washt. Genealogical society newsletter.

Gilmore Fred

Fred Gilmore was b. Nov. 29, 1868 in York twp. Father: Noble Gilmore, b. Mich, farmer. M: Addie Gilmore, b. Penn.  Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1. p. 49

Gregory Wyland

Wyland P. Gregory elected Village Clerk on March 17, 1904.

Goldsmith Gust

Gust Goldsmith, York twp farmer, died Sunday of pneumonia. He was 64.  Born in Vermillion, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1864, he moved to Michigan when he was 10. He settled in neighborhood of Mooreville. He was the youngest of ten children of Lemuel and Margaret Goldsmith. He attended Cleary’s Business College in Ypsilanti and in 1897 he married Alta Easlick of Macon.  Mason lodge conducted funeral, with Mrs. Maude Steidle providing some music, then he was buried in Mooreville cemetery. He was survived by widow, daughter Hazeldene, son John Dee Goldsmith; 3 sisters, Mrs. Senora Fox, Mrs. Charlotte Goodell, and Zitella Goldsmith at home; 1 brother, Lemuel Goldsmith.  Two sisters, Estella and Jennie; and 3 brothers, John Forest and J.D., preceeded him in death. Source: Obit, July 4, 1937.

Art Goodhall, barber, in 1925 he had a barber shop on the north side of the building where Milan State Savings Bank was located.

Goodhall Arthur

Arthur H. Goodhall, 88, of 948 Lee St., Milan, died last Tuesday.  A retired barber, he died Dec. 10, 1976 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor.   The son of George and Rose Goodhall, he was born June 15, 1888, in Gratiot County, Mich. And married Eva Taylor on June 19, 1912 in Gratiot County. She died on April 15, 1973.  Surviving: his son Taylor Goodhall of wayne, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) DeVee of Milan; 4 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Goodhall Arthur Taylor

Mr.a nd Mrs. Taylor Goodhall of Flat Rock are parents of a baby boy, named Arthur Taylor Goodhall.  1939 (April 26?).  From newspaper clipping, genealogist friend.

Goodhall Eva

Eva A. Goodhall, 82, of 948 Lee St., died recently at Whitehall Convalexcent Home. On June 19, 1912 she married Arthur Goodhall in Pompeii, Mich.  She worked for Beauregard Department Store in Milan for many years. Survivors include her husband, Arthur; son, Taylor Goodhall of Detroit; dather, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) DeVee of Milan; etc. Milan leader April 15, 1973.

Goodhall, Margaret

Margaret Christine Goodhall, 22, married Robert Dale DeVee, 21, in 1938.  They were married at bride’s home on Church street. Bride graduated from Mich. State Normal Colelge in Ypsilanti last June. She is teaching home ec in Jonesville. Groom works for Ford.

Goodhall Taylor

Taylor G. Goodhall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Goodhall, was married in June 1938 to Marian Smith.  Groom is a Ford employee, bride is a teacher.

Goodhall Taylor

Former Milan resident, Taylor G. Goodhall, 35800 Michigan Ave., Wayne, died July 3 (1979) at Wayne General Hospital. He was born April 15, 1913 in Ithaca, Mich., the son of Arthur and Eva Goodhall and moved to Milan in 1915.  He graduated from Milan High School in 1929 and from MSU in 1933. He was employed at the Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn before retiring in 1970. Obituary 1979.
 

Bert F. Gooding purchased 5 shares of stock in Farmers and merchants Bank of Milan, on Feb. 14, 1890.  The stock was $100 a share.  Source: WBW April 15, 1992.  See also photo #1586

Gooding Cora

Cora Hannah Gooding was b. June 1, 1860 in Mich., d. Nov. 6, 1935. Father: Horace LeBaron, b. Mich. Mother: Melissa Kelsey b. Vt. Husband: John Gooding. Burial: Saline. Source: York death records.

Gooding Corinthia

Corinthia M. Wheeler, daughter of John and Betsey Wheeler, was born in Ontario Co., NY Aug. 5, 1822.  She married Jerome Gooding Sept. 19, 1839.  They had 4 daughters.  In the spring of 1843 she, her husband, and little daughter came to Michigan. On April 1, 1843 she was united by letter to York Baptist church.  On Jan. 27 1869 her husband died.   She died June 24, [1907] just short of her 85th birthday.  Buried in York cemetery.

Gooding Cornelia

Cornelia Gooding was b. Aug. 5, 1822 in Mich. and d. June 24, 1907. Father: John Wheeler b. NY. Mother: Betsey Lee b. NY. Burial in York cemetery. Source: York death records.

Gooding Edmond

Edmond Gooding is pictured with 5 and 6 grade class, Milan school annual 1925.

Gooding Edgar

Edgar Gooding is pictured with 11th grade class, 1925 Milan school annual.

Gooding Elnathan

Elnathan Gooding died Aug. 9, 1885 in York township, from heart disease. He was widowed at the time of his death. His age: 80 yrs, 3 months, 25 days.  Occupation: Farmer. Source: Washtenaw county death records.

Gooding Elnathan (baby)

Elnathan Gooding died Sept. 19, 1872 at the age of 2 years, 6 months,27 days. He died of Inflammation of bowels, as recorded by York township officials. Parents: Othniel E. Gooding and Nancy J (or I?) Gooding of NY.  Source: Washtenaw death records.

Gooding Henry

Henry J. Gooding, 21 resident of Bedford, born in England, occupation Farmer. Father: Mark Gooding. Mother: Susan Willis. Bride: Nellie G. Porter, 21, resident Bedford, born in Ohio, father John Porter. Married Dec. 23, 1896 in Bedford by J. Phillips, M. G.  Witnesses: Edward Rhoads and May Rhoads, residents of Ida.  Source: Marriage records, Monroe county.  Note: “M.G.” means Minister of the Gospel. 

Gooding Jerome

Jerome Gooding died Jan. 27, 1869 in York townhsip. He was married, age 51 years, 3 months, 27 days.  He was born in NY and was a farmer. His parents were Elnathan and Ester Gooding.  Source: Washtenaw death records.  See photo number 1591.

Gooding John

John Gregg Gooding was b. Dec. 16, 1858 in Mich. and d. May 18, 1938. Father: Othniel Gooding b. NY. Mother: Abbey Gregg b. NY. Wife: Cora LeBaron. Burial: Saline. Source: York death records.

Gooding Lucy

Mrs. Othenial (sic) Gooding died June 15, 1909 aged 66 years, 7 months.  She was born Lucy J. Dexter, in York Township, on Nov. 17, 1842.  She married Othenial (sic) E. Gooding Feb. 28, 1866.  They had 7 children: Charles, William, Elnathan, Frank, Rex,Karl, and Helen.  All her children survive her except Elnathan who died in 1872.  She joined the York Church when she was 14 years old.  She stayed a member until she died.  She is survived by her husband. Also three brothers: Austin Dexter, Wiles Dexter and Alva Dexter.  Her parents, William and Anna C. Dexter, predeceased her.   Apparently Rev. Geo. Woolcock of Milan and York was the local Baptist preacher.

Gooding Lucy

Lucy J. Dexter, daughter of William and Annis C. Dexter, was born in York (township), Washteanw county, Nov. 17, 1842. Was married to Othenial (sic) E. Gooding Feb. 28, 1866, and died June 15, 1909, aged 66 years and 7 months. Of this union seven children were born: Charles, William, Elnathan, Frank, Rex, Karl and Helen, all of whom survive her except Elnathan, who died in 1872. She joined the York church when about 14 years of age and was a faithful member until her death. She is survived by her husband and six children, and three brothers, Austin, Wiles and Alva Dexter. The funeral took place from the residence last Thursday. Burial in York cemetery. Music by the Milan quartette: Arba Andrus, Mrs. C. F. Bay, Mrs. Fred Guy and Dr. C. H. Robison, with Mrs. Geo. Steidle as accompanist.   Source: obituary.

Gooding Lucy

Lucy Gooding was b. Nov. 17, 1842 in Mich. and d. June 15, 1909. Father: William Dexter, b. England. Mother: Annis Fuller b. NY. Burial: York cemetery. Source: York death records.

Gooding Lucy

Othniel Gooding, 43, b. NY, farmer. Wife Lucy J. Gooding, 36, b. MI. Son Charles E. Gooding, 14. Son William B. Gooding, 12. Son Frank Gooding, 6.  Son Rex Gooding, 3. Baby with no name, 11 months. Father, Elnathan Gooding, 73, b. NY. Mary Harris, 27, “Dressmaker,” b. MI, her father b. NY, her mother b. MI. Source: York township census of 1880.

Gooding Harold

Harold Gooding is pictured with his 5 and 6 grade class in 1925, Milan school annual.

Gooding Jane

Mrs. Jane Gooding died Dec. 14, 1895 at the age of 72 years.  She was buried in York Cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson, death records, as coroner of Milan village.

Gooding Nancy

Nancy Abbissinia Gooding was born Feb. 12, 1847. Religion: Baptist. Parents: Othnield Gooding Sr. and Abbey Adeline Gregg Gooding.  Spouse: Henry Lewis Kelsey. Wedding date: Dec. 30, 1867.  Nancy and Henry Kelsey had three children:  (1) Ola Abbey Kelsey (Mrs. Loveland); (2) Caroline Jane Kelsey (Miller); and (3) Abbie Gooding Kelsey. Source: Phillips enealogical materials at Milan Area Public Library.

Gooding O.

O. E. Gooding served as Assessor of District 4 public school in York twp, 1898-1899. Mailing address was Stony Creek.  Source: Genealogical society Washt.

Gooding Othniel Sr.

Othniel Gooding Sr. was born Nov. 30, 1811 in NY state, son of Elnathan and Esther Simmons Gooding.  Othniel was married to Abbey Adeline Gregg in NY state on Jan. 1, 1834.  She died.  He married his second wife, Elizabeth Bonney Gardner, in Washtenaw County on Jan. 1, 1871.  Othniel died Nov. 5, 1900 and was buried at York cemetery.  He served as York township clerk 1835, 1837, 1843-48, 1849-50, and 1854-56.  He had eight children, as follows:  (1) George Elnathan, (2) Benjamin Frank, (3) Othniel Jr., (4) Mary Elizabeth (Mrs. Ouderkirk), (5) Nancy Abbissina (Mrs. Kelsey), (6) Caroline J. (Mrs. Coe); (7) Seneca; and (8) John Gregg.  Source: Phillips genealogical materials at Milan library.

Gooding Othniel

Othniel Gooding was one of the first elected officers in York Township.

Gooding Othniel

Othniel E. Gooding was born in Bristol, Ontario County, NY Oct. 6, 1835 and passed away at his home at Stony Creek, Michigan, July 28, 1920. In Dec. 1856 his family came to Mich. and made their home in Washtenaw County.  August 2, 1862 he enlisted in Co. A., 4th Michigan Cavalry, at Detroit, serving until the close of the war.  He was in many engagements, some very serious ones. He fought at Noon Date Church where forty men and fifty horses were wounded, killed or missing out of A. Co. of less than a hundred on June 20th, 1864. The regiment captured Jeff Davis at Irvinsville, Ga. on May 10th, 1865. At Atlanta Othniel Gooding was placed in charge of the enlisted men to accompany the prisoners to Fortress Monroe, where they were turned over to General Miles.  He was 1st Sergeant Co. A. for some time before the close of the war.  He was married Feb. 28, 1866 to Lucy J. Dexter, who preceeded him in death eleven years, June 15, 1909. To this union six sons and one daughter were born, two children preceding him in death, Elnathan in 1872 and Karl in 1918. The funeral took place from the residence. Interment in York cemetery.

Gooding Rex C.

Rex C. Gooding, 73, died Saturday at his home at 57209 W. Grand River Ave., New Hudson. [Approximately Dec. 25, 1950.]  He was born May 30, 1877 in York township, the son of Othniel and Lucy Dexter Gooding. He married Sada Coe on Feb. 28, 1905, in Ypsilanti. He was a member of the York Baptist Church.  Survived by two brothers, Charles E. Gooding of Oswego, NY, and Frank Gooding of Milan; and one sister, Mrs. William Dell of Stony Creek. Burial in Stony Creek cemetery.   Note: his wife’s name was “Sada.”

Gooding William

William D. Gooding was b. Aug. 23, 1868. His fater: “Othnil” E. Gooding, b. NY, farmer. Mother: Lucy J. Gooding b. Mich.  Source: Washtenaw birth records.

Charles H.Goodrich wedding to Grace M. Howe, see “Howe.”

Goodrich Lucretia

Lucretia Goodrich was b. Feb. 14, 1856 in Mich. and d. Aug. 8, 1911. Father: Jacob Litchard b. PA. Mother: Ann Thomas, b. NY. Buried in Lake Ridge cemetery. Source: York death records.

Goodrich

William Goodrich, a laborer, P. O. York. Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Annis C. Goodridge, the wife of Charles, was b. 1885 andd. 1955. Rice cemetery.

Goodridge Ann

Mrs. Ann Van Decar, 82, 1355 Mooreville Rd., died Friday (Sept. 16, 1955) after a long illness. Funeral was held Monday Sept. 19 at Stevens & Bush Funeral Home. Burial at Rice Cemetery. Born in England June 8, 1873. Mrs. Van Decar came to the United States with her parents, Charles and Jane Goodridge, when she was 2 years old.  The family lived at Brighton for a short period of time before purchasing a farm in Milan township.  She married Roy Van Decar on January 2, 1912, at Ann Arbor.  He survives her.  She is also survived by a son, Earl Van Decar, Milan; 4 brothers, William and Burt of Milan; George of Edmonton, Alberta, CA; and Arthur, of Hillsdale; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Patterson, Milan, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hathaway, Ann Arbor. Source: Obit.

Goodridge Arthur

Mrs. Arthur “Goodrich” died in 1930. Her funeral was held at the Catholic church in Deerfield. She was 63 years old. Her husband survives.  Source: news clipping

Goodridge Arthur L.

Arthur L. “Goodrich” died Feb. 5, 1934. He was 73. His home was at E. River St. He was born in Middlebury, VT and came to Michigan as a small child.  Source: News clips.

Goodridge Burt

Burt Goodridge was born 1887, died 1960. He is in Rice Cemetery next to Erba.  Note:  accoding to obit of Mrs.Melissa Goodridge, she married Burt, and he died Nov 8, 1960.

Goodridge Burt

Burt Goodridge was born in 1887. He married Erba Austin in Sept. 22, 1909. She died in 1951.  In Sept. 12, 1953, Burt married Melissa Sears Greashaber, a widow.  Burt died Nov. 8, 1960.

Goodridge Burt

Mrs. Burt Goodridge had the first name Erba.  She died Jan. 2, 1951 at her home, 14240 Plank Road, in 1951. She was born July 14, 1889 near Cone, the daughter of Benjamin and Evalin Austin. She married Burt Goodridge in Ann Arbor on Sept. 22, 1909. (Sept. 26, 1909).  Burial in Rice cemetery.  Source: obituary.

Goodridge Burt Melissa

Mrs. Melissa Goodridge, 78, of Jackson, formerly of Milan, died Jan. 16, 1968. Burial at Marble Park cemetery. She was the daughter of Elmer and Annis Sears. She was born July 20, 1889.  She married George Greashaber Feb. 25, 1908 in Milan. He died Dec. 2, 1948. She married Burt Goodridge Sept. 12, 1953.  He died Nov 8, 1960.  NOTE: apparently Melissa was Burt’s second wife.

Goodridge Carrie

Mrs.Carrie Goodridge, 77, died in Ann Arbor Saturday (September 1946). She was born Feb. 1, 1869 in Macon, the daughter of Jerome and Lydia Briggs. On May 12,1893, she married Thomas Goodridge who, for 43 years, was Milan’s nightwatchman and an affiliate of the Washtenaw county sheriff’s department. He died May 6, 1945. The Goodridges lived in Traverse City for three years after their marriage but returned to Milan in 1896, and lived here since. Mrs. Goodridge was a member of the Methodist* church. Survivors include two sons, Lyle of Dundee and Deputy Sheriff Merlin* Goodridge, with whom Mrs.Goodridge made her home the past several years; a brother, Alfred Briggs, Milan; a half brother, Roy Vandecar, Mooreville; 6 grandchildren etc. Burial in rice cemetery. Source: Obituary with a hand-written note “Sept. 21, 1946.”  Note: they misspelled the name of Myrlan “Tom” Goodridge. Note: the “Methodist” church was probably the church in Cone.

Goodridge Carry

Carry Goodridge was born in 1869, died 1946.  She is buried next to Tom Goodridge.  Rice Cemetery.

Goodridge Charles  (elder)

Charles Goodridge, son of Thomas and Margaret Goodridge, was born in Sykehouse, Yorkshire, England, Oct. 11, 1837.  He died April 16, 1927 [at a hospital in] in Ann Arbor, at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 16 days.  He married Jane Brownbridge 59 years ago at Snath, Yorkshore*, England. He was preceded in death seven years ago, March 31,* by his wife, and by a son Harry who died May 6, 1887.  He leaves seven sons, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, etc. Burial at Rice cemetery.  “Card of Thanks. We wish to thank… the singers, Masonic Order, IOOF, Cone Sunday School Class, Ladies Aid, American Furnace and Foundry Co., neighbors and friends…. The Family.”  Did Charles or a family member of his -- work at the American Foundry?   Note: This obit may have misspelled Yorkshire. Note: the Jane Goodridge obituary says she died March 13.

Goodridge Charles

Charles Goodridge, 38, a farmer, born in England, answerd the door in 1880 to a census taker in Milan township.  Both his parents were born in England. His wife, Jane, 35, was b. in England. Also lilving in the home: their son, Tom, 11, b. in England; son Harry, 9, b. in England; son William B., 8, daughter Margrate, 7, b. in England; son Charles A., 5, b. in Enlgand; daughter Eliza, 4, b. in Mich; and son George R., 1, b. in Mich.  Note; the family apparently left England and came to the US in about 1875 or 1876.

Goodridge Charles J.

Charles J. Goodridge was b. 1874, d. 1955, is buried next to his wife Ann. Rice cemetery.

Goodridge Charles (younger)

Charles Goodridge, 27, of Milan (twp?), born in Michigan, occupation farmer, was married to Anna Camptbell, 17, of Augusta, born in Mich., on Aug. 27, 1902 in Milan (twp?) by George Alubach, M.G.*  Grooms parents: Chas. Goodridge and Jane Brownbridge. Bride’s parents: Chas. Campbell and Etta Case.  Source: marriage records Monroe County.   Note:  M.G. stands for “minister of the Gospel.”  Note: if he was 27 in 1902, he was born about 1875.

Goodridge Charles (younger)

Charles Goodridge, 80, of 12400 Wabash Rd., Milan township farmer, died Saturday (January 22, 1955) in University Hospital.  He was born July 9, 1874 in Brighton, the son of Charles and Jane Goodridge.  He married Annis Campbell on Aug. 27, 1902, in Milan. They lived at the Wabash Road address since their marriage. Mrs. Goodridge died on July 6, 1952. The decedent also lost his only daughter, Dorothy Goodridge Craig, on Sept. 12, 1940.  He is survived by four brothers, William and Burt of Milan; George of Canada and Arthur of Hillsdale. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Roy VanDecar and Mrs.Lillian Patterson, both of Milan, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hathaway of Ann Arbor. Burial in Rice Cemetery. Source: Obituary.  Note: his full name was Charles E. Goodridge.

Goodridge Dorothy

Dorothy Goodridge is pictured with her 10th grade class, Milan school annual, 1925.  In her father’s obituary, it says that Dorothy died Sept. 12, 1940.

Goodridge Dorothy

Miss Dorothy Goodridge was married to Peter Craig in 1929. She is the daughter of Mr. C. E.Goodridge.

Goodridge Emma

Age 92, Emma K. Goodridge died October 16, 1998. She was born March 11, 1906 to John Klumpp and Martha Weber Klumpp in Lodi Township. Her real name was Lydia Emma Klumpp. On March 16, 1935 she married Myrlan “Tom” Goodridge. She had the privilege of issueing driver’s licenses to Milan area residents until the early 1960’s. She worked at Milan High School until 1994. She proudly graduated from Milan High School in 1983. She is survived by her son, Jerry and his wife, Julie, of Milan; etc.  Burial at Rice Cemetery. Source: Ann Arbor News Oct. 18, 1998.  Note: her maiden name was “Klummp” or “Klumpp” and it is spelled either way in records.

Goodridge Erba

Erba Goodridge was born 1889, died 1951. Buried next to Burt.  Rice cemetery.

Goodridge Ethel

Ethel Goodridge was born 1885 and died 1943. She is buried next to Fred.  Rice cemetery.

Goodridge Fred

Fred Goodridge was born 1880 and died 1954. He is buried next to Ethel. Rice cemetery.

Goodridge Fred Mrs.

Mrs. Fred Goodridge, 58, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 1943.  She was born to Charles and Rose Caswell Oct. 9, 1885 in Cone, and her name was Ethel Viola Caswell. She married Fred Goodridge on Feb. 28, 1907 in Ann Arbor. She and Fred managed a variety store in Dundee. Rev. E. O. Davis of the Rea and Cone Methodist Church officiated at her funeral.  She was buried at Rice cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews-- Charles, Melvin, Lyle and Bert* Goodridge.  Source: obituary.  Note: the newspaper probably misspelled Burt’s name here.

Goodridge Fred

Fred Goodridge was born June 12, 1880 at Milan. He married Ethel Viola Caswell on Feb. 8, 1902. He died June 9, 1954 in Milan. He was the son of Charles and Jane Goodridge.

Goodridge Harry

Harry Goodridge was the son of Charles and Jane Goodridge.  Harry lived from 1870 to 1887.  He is buried next to his parents.  Source: Rice cemetery records.

Goodridge Harry

Harry died May 6, 1887, according to an obituary of his father, Charles Goodridge.

Goodridge Jane

Jane “Brownbridge” was born in Beal Yorkshire, England, Feb. 3, 1844 and died at her home in Milan March 13, 1920, aged 76 years and two months, 13 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Goodridge May 6, 1867 in Cowick church. Five years later they came to Brighton, Mich., where they located for two years, then moved to their present home in Milan where they have since resided. She leaves her husband, seven sons, three daughters, 11 grandchildren, 3 sisters, and 1 brother. Source: obituary.

Goodridge Jane

Jane and Charles Goodridge had the following children: 
THOMAS, the oldest son, born 1868 in Yorkshire England.
HARRY, b. 1870, died as a teenager, buried in Rice cemetery. 
WILLIAM, b. 1871 in England, lived in Milan.
CHARLES b. 1874 in Brighton, married Annis
FRED b. 1880, lived in Dundee.
LILLIAN b. 1882, Mrs. Patterson, of Milan. 
BURT, b. 1887, married Erba.  
GEORGE lived in Canada.
ARTHUR lived in Hillsdale.
ANNA Mrs. Roy Vandecar of Milan or Mooreville.
ELIZABETH Hathaway of Ann Arbor. Source: cemetery records, obits.

Goodridge Lillian

Mrs. Lillian Patterson, 83, of 312 S. Second St., Britton, died Saturday night (July 5, 1966) at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. Rev. George A. Wormer of Marble Memorial Methodist Church officiated. Bural at Marble Park cemetery. She was born Oct. 11, 1882, daughter of Charles and Jane Goodridge. She married Clarence Patterson May 2, 1902 in Britton. He died April 27, 1963. She was a member of the Cone Methodist Church. Source: obit from newspaper.

Goodridge Lyle

Lyle Goodridge had a baby boy in 1924. Lyle is the son of Marshall [Tom] Goodridge. Source: newspaper clipping.

Goodridge Lyle

Lyle H. Goodridge, 64, of 261 Center St., Petersburg, died June 22, 1964. The Knights of Pythias conducted the services. Burial at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dundee. He was born June 17, 1900 in Traverse City. He was the son of Tom and Carrie Goodridge. His first marriage was to Arlene Fluher who died in 1949. In 1950, he married Gertrude Kennon. He was a bookkeeper for the Ford agency in Dundee 27 years, then retired. He graduated from EMU and also graduated from the Conservatory of Music at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was survived by 4 sons, 2 daughters, a brother Myrlan of Milan, 14 grandchildren, etc.  Source: obituary.

Goodridge Myrlan

Myrlan “Tom” Goodridge was married to a lady with last name “Oulette” and apparently divorced before 1935.  He was a square dance caller and may have met his second wife  Emma in that capacity.

Goodridge Myrlan

At age 76, Myrlan “Tom” Goodridge passed away May 21, 1980. He was born Nov. 17, 1903 in Milan, the son of Thomas and (Mate) Carrie (Briggs) Goodridge. He married Emma Klummp* March 16, 1935 in Saline and she survives.  Mr. Goodridge was employed by Milan Police Dept. from 1940 until his retirement in 1965.  He was Chief of Police for 23 years and Deputy Sheriff of Monroe and Washtenaw Counties for 35 years.  He was a member of Marble Methodist Church, Chief of Police Association, and Loyal Order of Moose.  His wife survives; and one son, Jerry (Bea) Goodridge of Milan; and one foster daughter, Mrs. Vicki Chapman of Whimore Lake. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lyle, in 1965. Burial at Rice Cemetery. Source: Ann Arbor News May 22, 1980.  Note: Emma’s maiden name was either “Klummp” or “Klumpp.”

Goodridge Myrlan

On May 19, 1980, Myrlan Goodridge was honored by the City of Milan as “Citizen of the Year” with a dinner at the Danube Inn.  Unfortunately, he was unable to enjoy the attention, because he was unconscious from the effects of throat cancer.  He died two days later on May 21, 1908.  Source: Warren Hale WBW.

Goodridge Myrlan

Mr. Merle Goodridge and Miss Emma Klump of Saline were united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage in Saline Saturday March 16. They will make their home in Ann Arbor where both are working at the present time. (1935).  Source: newspaper clipping.

Goodridge Tom (dad)

Tom Goodridge was born in 1868 and died in 1945, Rice Cemetery.  He was a police chief of Milan, before Warren Hale.  His parents were Thomas and Carrie (Mate) (Briggs) Goodridge, according to Mornoe Evening News obit.  His long-timehome in Milan was at 266 First St.

Goodridge Tom (dad)

Tom Goodridge of 266 First St. died May 6, 1945 at age 76. He was born April 3, 1869 in Yorkshire England. Occupation: Village marshall. Father: Charles Goodridge.  Mother: Mary Brownridge. Informant: Myrlan Goodridge. Rice cemetery.

Goodridge Tom

Tom Goodridge was born 1868, came to the United States with his parents in 1875. (He would have been about 7.) Tom married in 1893. (He would have been 25). In 1911, he was appointed night watchman for village of Milan. (He would have been 43.)  He retired in 1945. He died May 6, 1945, age 77.

Goodridge Thomas

Thomas Goodridge passed away Sunday. He was village night watchman and marshall for 43 years. He had also been associated with the county sheriff’s dept.  “In all those years he was a familiar sight during the night hours. Quiety going his rounds,trying each door, taking a trained glance within each place of business, always available for help should the need arise during the hours of darkness.  A familiar sight was Tom after nightfall, and one people were wont to take for granted, not realizing the many perils which had been averted by this faithful watch.  While another will take his place, something of the old days has passed, and his services will not soon be forgotten.  The deceased, Tom Goodridge, was 77 years old when he died Sunday night (May 6, 1945).  He was the eldest son of Charles and Jane Goodridge.  He was born in Yorkshire, England, April 3, 1868.  He came with his parents to the US in 1875. They made their home in Monroe County.  Mr. Goodridge married Carrie Briggs May 12, 1893.   Survivors include the wife, two sons, Lyle Goodridge, Dundee, and Myrlan Goodridge, at home; five grandsons (etc.) six brothers, Wm., Burt, and Charles, all of Milan; George of Hanley, CA; Fred of Dundee, and Arthur of Hillsdale, and three sisters: Mrs. Anna Vandecar, Mooreville; Mrs. Elizabeth Hathaway, Ann Arbor; and Mrs. Lillian Patterson, Ypsilanti.  All businesses in town were closed during the funeral in respect for Goodridge. Source: obit, probably Milan Leader.

Goodridge Tom (son)

Myrlan Dale Goodridge, known as “Tom,” was born Nov. 17, 1903 and died in the spring of 1980.  His first wife’s last name was “Ollette.” He married his second wife, Emma Klummp, in 1935.  He was appointed Milan traffic policeman in 1940 to assist his father, who had been serving as town marshal since 1911. He was deputized in both counties.  Myrlan’s interests included: square dance caller, boxing, dogs, horses, and the Loyal Order of Moose.  He had a son, Jerry, and a foster daughter, Vicki.  Myrlan retired in 1965.  Myrlan had a brother, Lyle, who died in 1965. Myrlan was buried in Rice Cemetery.

Goodridge William

William Goodridge, 84, of 559 Mooreville Rd., died Wednesday (Dec. 22, 1955) at his home. Burial at Marble Park cemetery. He was born Nov. 1, 1871 in England, son of Charles and Jane Goodridge. They came to the US while he was a child, and settled in the Milan area. He was a farmer most of his life and later worked as a maintenance man at Marble Park cemeterly. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. He never married. He was survived by 3 brothers: Geeorge of Edmonton, Arthur of Hillsdale, Burt of Milan. Also 2 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hathaway of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Lillian Patterson of Milan. Four brothers and a sister had already died. Source: obit.
 

Gotts Thomas

Thomas Frank Gotts b at Beyer Hospital Friday (Jan. 27, 1933) to Harvey Gotts and wife.

Grams
Fred

Fred Grams was 66, a farmer, born in Prussia, when the census taker arrived at their home in London Township in 1880.  Everyone in his household was also born in Prussia.  Wife, Welhelmina, 64.  Son, Lewis Grams, 20. Son, Emmanuel Grams, 21. Son, Eddie Grams, 14. “Other,” August Grams, 24.

Grams Wm.

Wm. Grams, 27, farmer, b. Berlin, Germany. Wife Louisa, 22, b. MI, her father was b. Berlin and her mother was b. MI. Son Robert, 2. Daughter Clara, 1. 

Gregory
S. J.

S. J. Gregory, known as “Greg,” worked as an Oil Distributor and lived at 271 Ideal St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Gump Byron

Byron R. Gump born Aug. 22, 1897, died Oct. 26, 1918.  Marble Park Cemetery grave marker.

Gump Joseph

Joseph R. Gump born Nov. 3, 1864, died Sept. 19, 1948.  His wife Cora A. Gump b. Oct. 21, 1865, died Jan. 4, 1935.  Marble Park Cemetery grave markers

Gump
J. R.

MM J. R. Gump and family entertained MM Milton Hitchcock of Toledo and Louis Mather of Detroit.  Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Guy
Edgar

Edgar Guy, oldest son of Oscar and Mary Guy, was born in Numba, NY state, Sept. 24, 1856, and died at his home in York twp., March 14, 1904, aged 48 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He came to this vicinity from NY at an early age and grew up in the Milan area. He was married Oct. 30, 1880, to Miss Leonora Throop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Throop of York Township.  Edgar and Leonora had one daughter.  The funeral was conducted by the Maccabees, of which Mr. Guy was a charter member.

Guy Gerald

Gerald D. Guy graduated from Milan High School in 1945.