Samuel Maltby Sr. died at his home one-half mile south of the depot. On Nov. 14, 1932. He came ot Milan from New York at an early age.  Survivors included his wife, Flora J. Maltby; two sons, Samuel Maltby, Jr. of Milan and Frank Maltby of Kalamazoo, a daughter Ella of Adrian, and one stepson Durwood Parker of Milan. 

Maltby Samuel Jr.

Samuel Matlby Jr. was born March 23, 1900 in or near Milan. His parents were Samuel Matlby Sr. and Flora J. Ponts Maltby. He worked for Ideal Furnace Co.  He was hit by a car Dec. 21, 1934 while walking along US-23 on the outskirts of Milan with his son.  Although it was night time, the son saw the car and gave a description to the police. The drunk driver was apprehended after a high speed chase.  Maltby was taken to UM Hospital where they performed surgery on Dec. 22, 1934, but to no avail.  They did a laminectomy.  He died Dec. 23, 1934 at 8:45 a.m. Buried at Marble Park Cemetery, arranged by Stevens and Bush. Informant was Durwood Parker, step-brother to the deceased.  Theodore LaPointe of Petersburg was tried in Monroe Circuit Court for negligent homicide.  LaPointe had been drinking alcohol, and didn’t even stop after hitting Maltby.  The accused retained attorney J.K. Underwood of Milan to represent him at trial.  Note:  David Doss of Allen Park supplied this information.

Maltby Samuel Jr.

The death of Samuel Maltby Jr. was of interest to Ralph Maher of Hess St., Saginaw, Michigan.  Maher wrote a letter to the Milan police wanting to know more about it.  The following post card resulted:  “Dear Sir. In reply to your letter of recet date. Sam Maltby was killed about a year ago. While walking in the street in Milan as he was going home by an auto. Respectfully, Tom Goodridge, Milan, Mich., deputy Sheriff.”  Postmarked Dec. 16, 1935.  Note: this was the elder Tom Goodridge, because his son Myrlan had not started doing law enforcement work at that time.

Maltby Samuel Jr.

Samuel Maltby Jr. and his friend William Ball miraculously escaped death after driving into the side of an Ann Arbor Railroad locomotive on Sunday (date not supplied).  The two were driving in a Roadster at the “Kanitz crossing” north of Milan with the top up and the side curtains on. Their speed, about a 20 mph clip.  They did not see the engine until they were right onto in.  The engine was traveling 25 mph.  The two were thrown violently through the air.  The running gear of the Roadster broke through a fence and struck 35 feet away.  The body of the vehicle, the top, and the two young men kept going and landed another 35 feet from there. The train crew stopped and hurried over, to find the two of them shaking hands, unhurt.  They were taken to the depot and examined by a physician, but they were unhurt. They returned to the scene with photographer Weller.  Note:  George Weller was a photographer in Milan from 1906 to 1911. 

Maltby Samuel Jr.

Samuel Maltby Jr. had a step-brother by the name of Durwood Parker, who is listed under “Parker.”  Samuel’s mother Flora was also the mother of Durwood Parker.

Mapes Henry

Henry Mapes, born in New York; died in York Aug. 12, 1873, aged 80. Source: Washtenaw County history 1881, page 591.

Hannah Marble donated land for the Marble Memorial Methodist Church, previously known as ME Church (Methodist Episcopal).

Marble

Buckley W. Marble, a justice of the peace of Milan township, was born in Litchfield, Conn., August 17, 1821.  He has since resided in Lake and Portage counties and other places in Ohio, Galena, Ill., and in the State of New York.  He was first married in 1847 to Hopestill T. Ketchum, who died in 1860.  At the time of her death, their family was living in Galina, Ohio.  He came to Milan in 1869, and for 14 years has been a justice of the peace.  His second wife was Hannah Willcox, whom he married in 1866.  She died August 28, 1886.  They have two children:  Joel L. and Mary A., wife of Winfeild S. Wallace.  He is a member of the I. O. O. F. (From History of Monroe County, 1913.)

Marble
Buckley

Buckley Marble was born in Connecticut in 1821.  He married Hopestill in 1847.  They had two children:  Mary, born in 1849 and Joel, born in 1852.  In 1860, Hopestill died, while the family was living in Galena, Ohio.  Buckley Marble then went to N. Y. State, leaving Joel with someone in Wisconsin.  While in NY he met a woman from Milan, Hannah Sherman Wilcox.  Buckley and Hannah were married in 1867.  Two years later, in 1869, the couple moved to Milan.  (Buckley’s daughter Mary stayed back in NY).  They went to Milan because Hannah had some real estate there from her late husband.  Buckley was a Justice of the Peace in Milan township for some years.  He also had experience as a builder.  He served as Milan Village Assessor at some point.  Hannah died in 1886 and left her real estate holdings to the Methodist Church.  When the church was remodeled and enlarged in the 1950’s, the stained glass window dedicated to Hannah Marble was installed on the north side of the sanctuary.  Buckley and Joel planted saplings all along Main, County, and Wilcox streets.  Some of those were uprooted by the Palm Sunday tornado of 1965. (From a column by Warren Hale in 1997)

Marble Buckley

“Buckly” W. Marble was 59 and occupation “carpenter and joiner” according to 1880 census of Milan Village, Monroe county side.  He was b. Conn.  His wife, Hanah, 54, was b. NY.  (Note:  He lived next to or across the street from Chester Wilcox, who was probably related to his wife.)

Marble Buckley

Buckley W. Marble died May 12, 1891 at the age of 70 years.  (Probably born in 1821).  Buried in Mooreville Cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson death records as coroner.

Marble Buckley

Buckley W. Marble served as Justice of the Peace in Milan township in 1876, 80, and 84.

Marble Buckley

Buckley W. Marble died May 12, 1891.  He was buried July 8, 1896.  He was born Aug. 17, 1821.  Next to his grave: Lizzie Marble, who died Feb. 27, 1887.  She was buried the same day as Buckley:  July 8, 1896.  Lizzie was born May 12, 1837.   Was Lizzie his wife?  Cemetery records do not indicate one way or the other.  Source: Marble Park Cemetery.

Marble Buckley

Buckley W. Marble was born Aug. 17, 1821. He died May 12, 1891. He was buried July 8, 1896 (possibly exhumed and reburied).  Source: Mooreville Cemetery.

Marble Florence

Florence R. Marble, wife of Joel L. Marble, was b. Nov. 1867. She was 32 when the 1900 census was taken. She was living with husband Joel.  Daughter Helen L. living in the home, b. June 1898, age 1. Joel’s sister-in-law Minnie King also living in home, she was b. March 1877, age 23.

Marble Hannah

Hannah Marble was born Apr. 14, 1826. She died Aug. 28, 1886. She was buried July 8, 1896.

Marble
Joel

Joel L. Marble had a father, Bukley Marble, and mother, Hopestill.  Joel Marble died in Feb. 1932.

Marble
Joel

Joel Luman Marble, of Monroe County, in Village of Milan, died Feb. 6, 1932.  He was married to Florence King.  Joel was born Dec. 28, 1852.  Age 79.  Occupation: real estate.  Born in 1852 in Galina, Illinois.  F: Buckley Marble, b. Ohio.  M:  Hopestill Kilcham (or Ketcham) born in Ohio.  Informant: Florence Marble of Milan.  Burial in Marble Cemetery.

Marble
Joel

Joel L. Marble was b. Dec. 1852. He was 47, been married 8 years, when 1900 census was taken. Occupation: “Real estate and collecting.”  Rents his home. Wife, Florence R. Marble

Marble
Joel

Joel Marble supposedly watched the Crooked Tree develop from a sprout, according to a legend repeated by Ann Delaforce. Joel Marble was born in 1852.  She says Joel was an adult, cutting timber with his father, when he first saw a twig growing on one side of a rail fence, the top of the twig on the other side of the rail. Then in 1871 he left town and returned in 1878, noticing the twig had lifted the entire corner of the rail fence from the ground.  Joel next returned to Milan in 1884 and found the mature Crooked Tree, according to Delaforce.

Marble Lizzie

Lizzie Marble is buried at Marble Park Cemetery next to Buckley Marble. She was born May 12, 1837. Died Feb. 27, 1887. Buried July 8, 1896, same day as Buckley.

Marble Lizzie

Lizzie Marble was born Aug. 12, 1837. She died Feb. 27, 1887. She was buried July 8, 1896.  Source:  Mooreville cemetery.

Marsh

Alva Marsh was elected Justice of the Peace at the first meeting of the Milan township, sometime before 1873.

Markin Mary

Mary Markin was b. Oct. 6? 1871 in York twp. Her father was Samuel Markin b. England, a farmer. Her mother: Hannah Markin. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 222.

Caroline Marvin was born about 1820 in NY, the daughter of John and Mary “Polly” Marvin. She married Henry Tolan on Dec. 21, 1837 in Washtenaw County.  She died Sept. 15, 1852 in Washtenaw County, MI and was buried in Spaulding Cemetery.  See also “Tolan, Caroline.”

Marvin Elizabeth

Elizabeth Jane Marvin was b. Dec. 16, 1824 in NY. Her parents were John and Mary “Polly” Marvin.  Elizabeth married Robert Allen on Oct. 20, 1842 in Ann Arbor, MI. She died in Washtenaw county, date unknown.

Marvin G.E.

The 1840 US Census of York Township finds both G. E. Marvin and J. M. Marvin living in the township, each with his own family.

Marvin Lura

Mrs. Eber Marvin died at her home, 333 Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, after an illness.  Lura Belle Cauchee was born in Maybee to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cauchee May 14, 1883. She married Eber Marvin in 1904. They had no children.  She was survived by her husband, parents, and other family members.  Source: Obituary.

Marvin Jarvis

Jarvis Edson Marvin was born May 30, 1804 in NY. His parents were John and Mary “Polly” Marvin.  He married Abigail Daniels June 10, 1831. He died Sept. 23, 1876 in Tuscola, located in Tuscola Co., MI.

Marvin John

John Marvin arrived in Milan and selected land under the Land Grant Program, on both sides of the highway connecting Monroe to Jackson.  His land turned out to be downtown Milan.

Marvin John

First township meeting for London Township was held April 1, 1833, at home of Abraham Hayck.  Cyrus Everett was elected supervisor.  Henry Chittenden, clerk. William E. Marvin, John C. Sterling and Samuel Nichols, Jr., assessors.

Marvin John

In January 1835, John Marvin and his wife Polly were transferring land (Gay Block included) to Benjamin Wilcox.  Land contains both Marvin’s and Woodward’s mills, the deed says.  75 acres.

Marvin John

John Marvin, one of Milan’s founders, was born Aug. 15, 1769. His parents were Daniel and Abigail Grumman Marvin. He was born in Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT.  He married Mary “Polly” Edson in Otsego County, NY, in about 1800.  He died about 1838 in York Township, Washtenaw county.  John and Polly had 8 children, listed here with year of birth: Miranda, 1800; Jarvis, 1804; William E., 1806; John Milton Marvin, 1809; Mary, 1811; Matilda, 1813; Caroline, 1820;and Elizabeth, b. 1824.  See separate listings for wife and children. 

Marvin John M.

John Milton Marvin was born Jan. 26, 1809 in NY. His parents were John and Mary “Poly” Marvin.  John Milton Marvin married on Jan. 28, 1841. His wife: Mary Ann Mase. He died in 1844 in Washtenaw County, MI.

Marvin Marshall

Marshall Marvin is at Azalia cemetery. 1834-1895. He is next to Martha J. Marvin, 1839-1900.

Marvin Mary

Mary Marvin was born Feb. 19, 1811. Her parents were John and Mary “Polly” Marvin. She died sometime before 1838.

Marvin Matilda

Matilda Marvin was b. Feb. 2, 1813, daughter of John and Mary “Polly” Marvin. She died sometime before 1838.

Marvin Milton

Milton A. “Marvins” was a merchant, b. in Mich., married to Harriet Marvins, she was also b. in Mich. On May 11, 1868, they had a son, William “Marvins.” Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1.

Marvin Miranda

Miranda Clark Marvin was b. June 17, 1800 in Otsego County, NY. Her parents were John and Mary “Polly” Marvin. She married WSells Chamberlin about 1820 in Cooperstown, Livingston County, NY. She died in Leroy twp, Ingham County, MI and was buried at Alchin Farm Cemetery in Ingham County..

Marvin Nancy

See “Cone” for information on Nancy Cone, wife of Israel Marvin.

Marvin Polly

Mary “Polly” Edson was born March 29, 1781 in Lanesborough, MA. Her parents were Thomas Edson and Mary Jarvis. She married John Marvin and had eight children, all born “out east” but some of them came to live in or near Milan Mich.  Polly died after 1837 while living in Michigan.

Marvin William

William E. Marvin was born May 6, 1806, in NY. His parents were John and Mary “Polly” Marvin.  He married on May 6, 1841 in Springwater Valley, NY. His bride: Mary Ann Carpenter. He died April 21, 1869 in Monroe County, MI. 

Marvin William

Mrs. Mary Aylesworth of Milan was born Oct. 11, 1816 in Sparta, NY.  She married William E. Marvin on May 6, 1841. He was in the mercantile business in Springwater Valley, NY.  In Sept. 1844, he came to Michigan and settled in Milan township, on a farm where he lived for 7 years.  Then he sold the farm and engaged in mercantile business in Mooreville, Mich.  He died Apr. 21, 1869. They had five children.  In 1873, Mrs. Marvin married again, to Daniel Aylesworh of Milan.

Marvin
William

William E. Marvin was elected Assessor at the first London Township meeting, held April 1, 1833.  This included the area now located in Milan and Exeter townships.

Marvin William

William E. Marvin, son of Milan’s founder John Marvin, opened the first store in Milan.  It was located near Spaulding cemetery.  It was a general store.  Source: WBW early column.

Marvin
William

In 1834, William Marvin established a flour mill with partner David Woodard.

Marvin William

William E. Marvin served as Milan township supervisor in 1852.

Mason Samuel

Samuel Mason was born in Yorkshire, England, June 3, 1800. His parents were Thomas and Hannah Mason. Samuel grew up on a farm.  At age 19 he worked as a gardener for 9 years.  Nov. 23, 1823, he married Ann Barton. She was born in Yorkshire, England, July 29,1802. Her parents were Richard and Hannah Barton.  Samuel and Ann had 8 children, and 6 survive:   James, a lumber merchant of Toledo, Ohio; Hannah, wife of Henry Flowers; Richard, Henry, both residents of Wyandotte. Mich.; George, and Eliza J., wife of Melvin Osborn; John (deceased) was a soldier in Co. E, 17th Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., and died in August, 1871, from disease contracted in the service. Samuel Mason came to America in 1831, and to Washtenaw county about seven years later. While a resident of Detroit, he was employed as gardener to Governor Cass.  Samuel bought 80 acres on sec. 26. Augusta tp., and subsequent additions have increased it to 160 acres.  Mr. Mason is a Democrat. Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Mason Walter

Walter Mason was “Postmaster - Past Service” and lived at 315 Lafayette, according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Mason Walter R.

Walter R. Mason, 82, died Thursday, March 22 (1956).  Although he had bee in poor health for some time he had attended to his usual duties on the previous day and visited with his friends on Main Street.  Mr. Mason was born Oct. 7, 1873 in Augusta twp, son of George and Jane Rhilan Mason. He attended Cleary Business College in Ypsi and on Dec. 4, 1896 he married Myrtle Colf, who survives.   After a few years on a farm, the couple moved to Detroit in 1907 where he was a superintendent of the Ford Motor Co.  They moved to California for 7 years, then came to Milan and settled at their present home, 315 Lafayette St. In public life he served as supervisor for Augusta township and was postmaster for Milan from 1935 to 1945. A member of Peples Presbyterian Churh and the Lodge No. 323 F&AM, he counted his friends among the hundreds. He is also survived by a sister, several nieces and nephews. He had a brother, William, who died Oct. 14, 1949.  Funeral at Stevens and Bush Funeral Home, Rev. Leroy Cabbage officiating, burial Marble Park.

Masten Abraham

Abraham D. Masten is at Azalia Cemetery, lived from 1861-1931. He isnext to Annis L. Masten, 1859-1935.

Masten Albertus

Albertus Masten 1858-1943

Masten Darius

Darius Masten, in Azalia cemetery, 8-30-1833 to 5-19-1919.  Mary E. Masten, his wife, 3-8-1842 to 11-30-1910.  Another stone says “Mamie Masten, daughter of D. and M. Masten, 5-14-1880 to 4-3-1887.”

Masten Frank

Frank J. Masten 1872-1949 Azalia Cemetery.

Masten Jacob

Jacob Maston lived from 1828-1905. Azalia cemetery. He is next to Susan Masten, 1837-1922.

Masten John

John E. Masten 1871-1960 Azalia Cemetery.  Grace L. Masten 1880-1962. 

Masten Matthew

Matthew Masten lived from 2-16-1824 to 11-4-1878. He is in Azalia Cemetery next to Minerva Masten, his wife, 9-18-1826 to 7-14-1907.

Masten Seler

Seler Masten 1816 to 1901. Azalia Cemetery. Sarah Masten, 1822-1905.

Masten Sidney

Sidney Masten 1859-1930 at Azalia cemetery. Carry Masten 1865-1947.

Masten William

Harriet Masten, wife of William Masten, lived from 1833-1861.  There is another grave near her that says “Infant son of W. M. and Harriet Masten died 1860.”

Matthews Arthur

Arthur Matthews was b. Dec. 2, 1855 in Northfield twp., Mich. His father was Merritt Matthews, mother was Elizabeth Caroline Merritt.  Arthur was married in Livingston county to Cora Marion Mead.   They had three children: (1) Neva LaVina Matthews, b. Dec. 26, 1897, married Walter Schroen; (2) Doris Marion Matthews, b. Feb.21, 1899, married Howard Barnes Spicer; and (3) Baby Matthews, b.1903, died same year.  All children born in Green Oak twp, Livingston county.  Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Matthews Christ

Christ Matthews, a white male, age 36, farmer, b. in Mechlenburg (Germany?) answered the London twp census in 1880. Wife Minnie, age 35, also b. in Mechlenberg. Son John b. in Mechlenburg, age 10, Son Henry, 6, b. in MI. Daughter Mary, 3, and daughter Annie, 1, also b. in MI.

Matthews Cora Mead

Cora Marion Mead was born Sept. 22, 1863 in Milan twp. She died June 2, 1938 in South Lyon, Mich. Her parents were Chalon Mead and Marion Orisa Wilcox Mead. Cora was married Jan. 20, 1892 to Merritt Matthews.  They had 3 children (see Arthur Matthews listing).  Source:  Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Matthews

E. D. Matthews was an Ypsilanti pharmacist in the early 1920’s and decided to open a store in Milan at 25 E. Main.  He partnered with William J. Hyzer, a pharmacist, and renamed his store Hyzer and Matthews.

Clifford B. McBain? was b. Oct. 11, 1870 in York twp. His father: Walter L. McBam farmer b. Mich. Mother: Mary E. McBaice b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 175.

McBride Hiram

Hiram McBride, 29, farmer, b. MI, his father b. NY, his mother b. Mass. Census of 1880 in Milan twp.  His wife, Ellen, 29, b. MI, both her parents b. NY.  Son, not named, less than 1 month old, b. May. Also living in the home: Horace Thomas, 21.  Mr. Thomas has occupation “laborer,” was b. NY.

McCarty Hiram

Hiram McCarty, an old pioneer of this county, was born near Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Oct, 16, 1802, son of William and Zilpha McCarty, natives of the same place. When Hiram was small his parents moved to the vicinity of Toronto, Canada West.  He was educated in the common school of Canada. In 1838 he moved to Washtenaw county, and bought 160 acres of land in Augusta tp., which he still occupies. This land was covered with timber, and a thick growth of under-brush, but Mr. M. went resolutely to work and cleared it all off, with the exception of 30 acres. He was married Jan. 15, 1828, to Sarah Hall, who has been the mother of 10 children, 7 of whom are living -Margaret, wife of Nelson Burkee; Hiram, Wellington, Eliza J., Sarah, Sabina, wife of Monmouth Miller, and Levi. William, Joseph, and Perry are deceased. Sarah McCarty died July 3, 1860. On Oct. 16, 1867, Hiram married a second wife, Mrs. Sarah Ensley, widow of William Ensley.  Sarah was born in England May 27, 1808, the daughter of Francis and Sarah Prince, natives of the same country.  Hiram McCarty's father was Captain of militia in the war of 1812, and born at the time his father [Hiram’s grandfather?] was fighting in the battle of Ticonderoga, in the Revolutionary war.  Hiram McCarty owns a quarter section on sec. 9. He is a Republican. Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Mrs. Edith McFall got word her son Embert McFall had died.  He entered the Navy Feb. 13, 1913 and was killed, apparently in Europe.  Source: news clipping, Genealogist, Vo. 3, 56.

McFall Edward

Edward McFall was b. Sept. 1863. He was 36 and had been married 14 years, according to the 1900 census in Milan township. His parents both were b. England. Occupation: day laborer.  Wife Edith b. Jan. 1863, she was 37.  She had 8 children and 7 of them were still living. Son Thurlow E. McFall was in the home, b. March 1888, age 12. Dau. Cynthia B. McFall b. Dec. 1889 age 10.  Son Embert F. McFall b. Sept. 1894, age 5.  Son Brice E. McFall b. Jan. 1897.  

McFall Edward

Edward McFall of Marshall received a cablegram today, his son Embert was killed in France March 6 (1919). He was enlisted with the Brittish regular army.  He (Embert) left two brothers, including Theron who served 6 years in the US Navy. Source: Genealogist friend.

McGovern James

Joseph James McGovern was born in Monroeville, IN Aug. 3, 1882. His birth record was kept at St. Rose Catholic Church of that town. His parents: Edward and Elizabeth (Hartzel) McGovern. Source: Linda S., G-granddaughter.

McGovern James

James McGovern was married Aug. 6, 1904 to Wildia M. Taylor, as shown by marriage recordsd of Allen County, Indiana. Wildia was born Aug. 31, 1886. Source: Linda S.

McGovern James

James and Wildia McGovern had two children: Charles Edward, b. Feb. 2, 1905 in Allen County, MI, and Helen Rose McGovern, b. May 17, 1907 in Sturgis, MI. After birth of Helen, they left Sturgis and moved to Napolion, OH where James worked as a harness maker. In 1913 they moved to Milan, where he worked as harness maker for Forsythe & Lee Implement Co. on Mainstreet. His salary was $18 per week. Later he worked for Fred Hasley harness shop on Tolan Street in Milan. They moved to 130 Church Street about 1947, purchasing it for $1,200.  That house consisted of 1/2 of the Babcock Hotel.  Wildia was a homemaker and seamstress.  After harness making jobs dried up, James worked in shoe cobbler business, operating out of a barn next to his Church street house.  James and Wildia raised their grandson, Jimmie LaFaut.  Source: Linda S.

McGovern James

James died July 23, 1954. His widow, Wildia, lived in the house on Church Stret until she died Nov. 19, 1975. Source: Linda S.

McGovern James

James McGovern and his wife Wilda Taylor McGovern lived in Milan around 1913.  They came from Indiana or Illinois.  Their last residence in Milan was on 130 Church Street in half the Babcock Hotel.  They were living in that house in the 1930’s and perhaps beyond.  James, or “Jim” was a harness maker until that kind of work dried up.  Then he became a shoe cobbler.  His cobbler shop was in a little barn next to his house.  Wilda took in clothes alterations, mending, or making items for other people. 

McInnes Margaret

Catherine McInnes was the wife of Daniel Murray. She was b. Dec. 29, 1833 in Dublin, Ireland. She died 1910 in Milan.   Catherine’s mother was born Margaret Grasby; Margaret married Color Sgt. Donald McInnes and they had two daughters, including Catherine.  Margaret was born Aug. 11, 1805.  Margaret married a second husband, Mr. Morris.  On Sept. 5, 1855, Margaret married a third husband, William Hanson.  Margaret died Oct. 4, 1878. (See “Murray.”)

McLanahan W. W.

W. W. McLanahan advertised his business as a druggist in the 1874 Washtenaw County atlas.  He was born in Pennsylvania. He came to Michigan in 1862. He lives in the Milan post office area.

McLeod Robert

Robert McLeod “Bob” was in the “Retail Coal” business and lived at 157 County St., according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

McLeod Bob

See Laskey, Norm

McLouth John

John McLouth died in 1820.  He was a Revolutionary War soldier.  His wife, Sarah Pierce McLouth, made the trip to York Township in 1832 or 1833.  Their daughter Daraxa also came to York Township with her husband Levi Fuller, and their 14 children, and 3 of the 4 Dexter brothers, and all their spouses, grandkids, etc. Source: Essay by James H. Fuller in 1901 when he was 80 years old, and family records held by Tim Dunlap of Atlanta, Georgia, a family historian.  James H. Fuller was grandson of John McLouth.

McLouth Oscar

Oscar McLouth, gravestone in York cemetery, says he died March 26, 1836 age 31 years, 1 month and 12 days.  If so, he was born in 1805. 

McLouth Sarah

Sarah McLouth, wife of John McLouth, is buried in York Cemetery.  It says she died March 31, 1848, age 83 years, 10 m, 20 d.  If so she was born 1764.

McManus Horace

Horace McManus, 34, farmer, b. MI, parents b. MI. Census of 1880, Milan twp.  Wife Jennie, 28, b. MI. Daughter Frances, 2, b. MI.

McManus Loesa

Loesa McManus, 55, single female, b. NY, lives with Delia Couper, 25.  Ms. Couper is 25, married, and was b. MI.  1880 census, Milan twp.

McMichael William

William McMichael was b. in 1871 inYork twp, date hard to read due to handwriting. His father: Harvey McMichael, farmer, b. MI.  Mother: name hard to read. Mother b. Penn. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1 p. 223.

Alex McMullen, 65, a farmer, b. in Ireland, saw a census taker in 1880 at his home in Milan twp. He lived with his wife, Ruth, 48, b. in NY; also son, William, 19; daughter, Fanny, 17; daughter, Mary, 15; daughter, Ellen, 13; daughter, Ruth, 10; and son, Alex, 8.

McMullen Eugene

Eugene McMullen died Feb. 11, 1880 at Milan (twp). Age 6 mos, 4 days. Cause: Burned on stove. Parents: James and Arabella McMullen. Source: Monroe county death records.

McMullen Guy

Guy A. McMullen, 32, was married Sept. 2, 1904 at Milan, to Mrs. Alta Swick, 28.  Minister was R. L. Scamehorn.  His occupation: farming. He was son of Alex McMullen and Ruth Barber. Alta was b. in NY, lives in Milan, daughter of John Oliver and Amanda Greenfield. She was previously married once.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.

McMullen James

James McMullen became the proud father of a baby boy on Oct. 12, 1870. The child was born in York township. James, a farmer, was b. in Ireland. The baby’s mother, Polly McMullen, was b. NY.  Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, page 176.

McMullen James

James McMullen and his wife Anabell suffered the death of their baby boy on Feb. 7, 1884 at Milan twp.  It was stillborn.  Monroe county death records.

McMullen Myrtle

Myrtle R. McMullen died April 10, 1897, age 27, 3 months, 7 days. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McMullen, born in Milan Jan. 13, 1870. She leaves her parents, three brothers, and five sisters. Burial at Rice cemetery.

McMullen Mertie

Mertie R. McMullen died April 20, 1897 at Milan (twp). Consumption.  Age 27 years, 5 months. Born in Mich. Occupation: Farmer’s daughter. Father: Alex McMullen, mother Ruth McMullen.  Source: Monroe death records.

McMullen Richard

Richard Emerson McMullen was born March 30, 1926 in Ypsilanti to Louis (“Pete”) and Myrtle (Butler) McMullen. He was the oldest of three children. He grew up in Milan, and lived there all his life, aside from college and the military.  He served in the Navy during WWII and Korean War. He married Beverly Jane Yoder in 1951. They raised three children. Education: masters degree from the Univ. of Mich. in 1961.  Occupations: he worked as a foundry worker, janitor and newspaper reporter, then taught English and Journalism.  In 1988 he retired from Pioneer high in Ann Arbor.  He enjoyed writing poetry. He was a resident of Milan when he died July 20, 2006.  Source: Obit. 

McMullen Thurlow

Thurlow McMullen died at age 14, 7 months, 16 days. He was the second son of James and Arabelle McMullen three miles west of Milan. Burial at Rice cemetery. Source: Milan Leader.

McMullen Thurlo

Thurlo J. McMullen died April 13, 1897 at Milan (twp). Pneumonia. Male. Born in Mich. Age: 15 years, 4 months. Occupation: Farmer. Father: James McMullen of Milan; mother Aroble McMullen. Source:  Monroe death records.

McNeal John

John McNeal died Nov. 1, 1880 at “Milan” (twp) Nov. 1, 1880. Age 56. Typoid pneumonia. Farmer.  Parents: unknown.   Monroe county death records.

McNeill Alice

Alice Stannard McNeill was b. Dec. 1863 in Petersburg, MI. She is the daughter of John McNeill and Mary Hinsdale McNeill.  She was a teacher. She married Alfred Emory Putnam at her home on First St. in Milan. She died June 26, 1937 in Washington, Iowa, and was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery in Iowa. Source: M. Rooks.

McNeill Alice

Alfred Emory Putnam married Alice Stannard McNeill. The marriage took place at her home on First St. in Milan.  She was born in Dec. 1863 in Petersburg, Mich. Or Dundee perhaps. She died June 26, 1937 in Washington, Iowa, and was buried at Elm
Grove Cemetery. Her occupation: Teacher.  Her father: John McNeill. Her mother: Mary Hinsdale, second wife of Mr. McNeill.  Source:  M. Rooks.

McNeill Almina

Almina (or Elmina) was the first wife of John McNeill.  She was born about 1826 in NY.  She died sometime after the 1850 census.  John re-married to Almina’s friend, Mary Hinsdale, and in 1857, they named their first child “Elmina” in honor of her.

McNeill Channcey

Channcey McNeil (spelled “McNeiel”) Co. M. 8th Mich. Inf.   Source: Oakwood cemetery, Petersburg.  Note: he is probably Chauncy, the brother of John McNeill. Chauncy was captured by the Confederate Army and died at Andersonville prison.

McNeill Charles A.

Charles A. McNeill, 26, of Tecumseh, was married on July 19, 1865 to Laura M. Eddy, 22. She was a resident of LaSalle. Witnesses: Mary R. Eddy and Lidia A. McNeil.

McNeill Chauncey

“Chancy Mcneal” was married Dec. 5, 1849 in Monroe County, Michigan, to Tryphena Hinsdale.  And according to census records of 1860, he was about 40 years old living in Summerfield at that time, with his wife, Tryphenia, 35; Willie H., 2; and clarissa, 2.12.  Chauncey was born in New York about 1820.  As for Andersonville Prisoners of War, it says he was in Company M, Regiment 8, Mich. Cavalry. He died March 5, 1865 of diarrhea, and was buried there in grave number 12733.  Source: Ancestry.com

McNeill Chauncey

Chauncey McNeill.  Born about 1820 in NY.  He was married to Tryphena Hinsdale in Monroe County, Michigan on Dec. 5, 1849.  Chauncey died March 5, 1865 of diarrhea at Andersonville Prison; buried at Andersonville, Georgia, Sect. H, Site 12753.  He served as a Private in Company M, 8th Michigan Cavalry. Tryphena was born in 1825 in NY.  His children: (1) Willis C. (or Willis H.), born 1858, died 1922.  (2) Clara or Clarissa., 1860. Residences: 1850, Dundee, where census says he was a laborer; 1860, Summerfield, Monroe County, Mich. 

McNeill Chauncey

Chauncey McNeill was the brother of John McNeill.  Chauncey died at the Andersonville Prison during the Civil War, while he was a Union soldier.  According to family tradition, at one point, John McNeill of the Milan area had a former confederate soldier who came by and they were giving him dinner.  Then they found out he had been assigned at the Andersonville Prison, and the McNeill family immediately ordered him out of the house. Source:  Marjorie Rooks.

McNeill Chauncey

Tryphena and Chauncey McNeill were married Dec 5, 1849. 

McNeill Chauncey

Chauncey McNeill was born about 1820 in NY.  He died March 5, 1865 of Diarrhea at Andersonville Prison.  He married Triphena, she was born in 1825 in NY.  Their children: Willis C., Clara (Col.).  Residences: 1850, Dundee, where census says he was a “laborer.”  1860, Summerfield, in Monroe County, Mich.

McNeill Clara

McNeill, Clara M (N?). died Aug. 17, 1848,  p. C.

McNeill Elmina

Elmina McNeill died Oct. 11, 1851, at 24 years 8 months. Her husband was John McNeill. Source: Oakwood cemetery Dundee.  Note: she would have been born about Feb. 1827.

McNeill Fanny

Frances Folsum McNeill, called “Fanny,” was born Feb. 3, 1861 in Petersburg, MI.  See “Allison, Nick” for additional information.

McNeill John

The elder McNeill was probably “John” McNeill. He lived in NY and then Michigan. He fought in the War of 1812.  He was very Scottish and he drank a lot.  There are four children that are known:  (1) John McNeill, born in May 1824 in NY, Mohawk Valley.  He died Nov. 1, 1881 and was buried in Petersburg, Michigan, in Oakwood cemetery. His second wife was Mary Hinsdale.  (2) Chauncy McNeill.  He served in the Civil War and was taken prisoner by the Confederacy.  He was imprisoned at Andersonville.  He has a memorial marker at Oakwood Cemetery in Petersburg, but he is buried at Andersonville.  (3) Jenny, who married a man named Simmons.  (4) Elizabeth, who married Christopher Bateman. Source: M.R.

McNeill John

John McNeill died Nov. 1, 1881, at 57 years. His wife: Mary M.  Source: Oakwood cemetery, Dundee.  Note: that was second wife Mary Hinsdale McNeill.

McNeill John

John McNeill was born in May, 1824.  He was a carpenter, and probably a contractor. He died of pneumonia Nov. 1, 1881.  Mary Hinsdale, his second wife, was born Sept. 1827, and died Jan. 5, 1882.

McNeill John

John McNeill married his first wife, Elmina Reynolds, Oct. 31, 1849.  Elmina Reynolds was born in Feb. 1827 and died on Oct. 11, 1851, at the age of 24 years and 8 months.  When he married his second wife, he named the first daughter after his first wife.

McNeill John

John McNeill had a brother,Chauncey, and a sister, Elizabeth, who married and became Elizabeth Arner. He also had a sister Enfield, who married Anthony Case.  Enfield left the Milan area.  Source: M.R.

McNeill John

John McNeill, 56, farmer, b. NY, parents both b. NY, according to 1880 census in Milan twp. Wife Mary M. age 52, b. NY, her parents b. Canada. Daughter Mary, 22, b. MI. Daughter Francis, 19, b. MI. Daughter Alice, 17, b. MI.  (Note: their oldest girl, Elmina, apparently had moved to Milan by this time and was staying with friends or relatives.)

McNeill Mary

Mary M. McNeill died Jan. 5, 1882. Age 54 years, 5 months. Her husband was J. M. McNeill.  Source: Oakwood cemetery, Dundee. Note: her maiden name was Hinsdale.

McNeill Mary Hinsdale

Mary Hinsdale was the second wife of John McNeill.  She was born Sept 1827, NY.  She died Jan. 5, 1882, in Milan of “lingering consumption.” She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Dundee.  
 John and Mary Hinsdale McNeill had four daughters:  (1) Elmina (Mina), (b. 1857?) (Married Albert B. Smith on Sept. 25, 1882.) Elmina was named after her father’s first wife.  (2) Mary Helen McNeill, “Mata,” b. July 9, 1859. (3) Frances Folsum, “Fanny,” b. Feb. 3, 1861, married Nick Allison. (4) Alice Stannard McNeill, b. Dec. 1863, married A. E. Putnam.

McNeill Mary

Mary Hinsdale McNeill had a sister, Elizabeth Bateman.

McNeill Mattie

Mattie E. McNeill, 20, of Toledo was married Aug. 24, 1862 in Bedford. Groom: Cyrenius G. Clarke, 29, of Toledo. Officiated by Silas Bristol, JP.  Source: Monroe county marriage records.  Note:  Probably not related to the other McNeills in this listing.

McNeill Mata

John and Mary Hinsdale McNeill had four daughters.  The second, Mary Helen McNeill, went by the name “Mata.”  She married David Skillen.  Mary Helen was born July 9, 1859.

McNeill Philena

Philena was married to a man named McNeill.  Her maiden name is not known. She was born about 1804 in NY. She was found in the 1850 census, and must have died before the 1870 census. 

McNeill Triphena

Chauncey McNeill was married to Triphena.  Triphena was born in 1825 in NY.  They had children:  Willis C., Clara, and perhaps others.  The family lived in Dundee in 1850, where it says he was a laborer.  They were in Summerfield in 1860.  Source: Ancestry .com

McNeill Tryphena

Tryphena McNeill was born Tryphena Hinsdale.  She was the sister of Mary Hinsdale McNeill.  Basically, two Hinsdale women married McNeill brothers.  Tryphena was two years older than Mary.  Tryphena was born about 1825 in NY, and she died in 1888. Tryphena was buried at Oakwood cemetery in Petersburg.

McNeill Tryphena

“Tryphena McNiel” is listed in the 1870 census, living in Dundee, age 43. She was born about 1827 in New York.  The 1880 census says she was living in Dundee, and her parents were both born in Connecticut.  She was 54 at that time; she lived with her son Willis, 22, and her daughter Clara, 20, in Dundee.

McNeill Tryphena

Tryphena McNeill was born in 1825, died in 18 ? ? (illegible).  Source: Oakwood cemetery, Dundee.

McNeill Willie

Willie C. McNeill was born in 1858, died in 1922.  Source; Oakwood cemetery, Dundee.

McNeill Willis

Willis McNeill, 27, of Dundee, and born in Dundee, with the occupation “cigar maker,” was married March 22, 1885 in Petersburg, Mich. His new wife: Flavia A. Hall, 19, residing in Dundee, and born in Eagle Harbor.  Source: Monroe county marriage records. Note: Willis would have been born about 1858.

Albins Mead was b. about 1816, fourth of five children.  He had a wife, Charlotte Cullens. His father was John Mead.

Mead
Alice

Alice M. Mead was born in 1867, died in 1932. Buried in Rice Cemetery.

Mead Alonzo

Alonzo Mead was b. Oct. 15, 1838 in Milan twp. Died Dec. 11, 1904 in Milan twp. Buried in Rice cemetery. His father was Warren C. Mead, his mother was Margaret Ann Mead.  Alonzo was married between 1860-1870 in Milan to Cleantha Rebecca Wilcox (see separate listing).  They had two children, (1) Vesta Arelia Mead, she was b. Jan. 12, 1880 (see separate listings for children) and (2) Mark L. Mead, b April 9,1889, both born in Milan twp. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Alonzo

Alonzo Mead, general farmer. Also, proprietor of threshing machine. Sec. 9.  Source: business directory listing under “Milan” in the 1876 Monroe Atlas published by F. W. Beers & Co.

Mead
Alva

Alva Mead was born about 1816. His father was John Mead. He was youngest of 5 children. His wife’s name was Sarah Christopher.  He died in Milan twp, date not known. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
Alzina

Alzina A. Mead was born May 25, 1842 in Milan twp. She died Jan. 12, 1902 in Milan. She was the daughter of Smith Mead and Betsey E. Mead.  She married Charles H. Wilson on Jan. 19, 1867.  He was born in NY but his father was born in England, a “miller.”  They had two children, Fred G. T. Wilson, who was born April 1871 (spouse “Mabel”) and daughter Grace M. Wilson, b Jan. 1869, see “Butler.”

Mead Bertha

Bertha E. Mead was married to Lee I. Draper.  See “Draper” for information about him.

Mead Betsey

Betsey Alsena Mead was b. 1815 in NY, daughter of John Mead and mother unknown. She married John R. Smith. She died May 12,1882 in Tecumseh, buried Brookside cemetery. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Chalon

Chalon Mead was b. June 15, 1832 in Barry, NY, the son of Warren C. Mead and Margaret A. Mead.  Chalon married on March 21, 1860 in Milan. He died Feb. 10, 1907 in Milan twp, buried Rice cem.  He was father of Cora M. Mead. Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lk.

Mead Charles

Charles E. Mead died Nov. 30, 1921 at 64 years of age. Source: “new” Petersburg cemetery in Summerfield.  (He would have been born 1857.)

Mead
C. W.

Mrs. C. W. Mead died March 11, 1904, 81 years old.  Inferred by records at “new” Petersburg cemetery in Summerfield that she was wife of Charles E. Mead.

Mead Cleantha

Cleantha Rebecca Wilcox was b. Feb. 13, 1844 in York twp, daughter of Lot Wilcox and Nancy Sperry Wilcox. Cleantha married Alonzo Mead between 1860-1870 in Milan. She had two children, see “Alonzo Mead.”  Cleantha died April 3, 1899 in Milan, buried Rice cemetery.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
Cora

Cora M. Mead was b. Sept. 22, 1863 in Milan twp, daughter of Chalon Mead and Marion O. Wilcox Mead.  Cora was married in Livingston county on Jan. 20, 1892. She died June 2, 1938 in South Lyon.   See also “Matthews, Arthur.”  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
Diana

Diana I. Mead, wife of Newcomb Mead, died Feb. 21, 1903. Buried in Rice Cemetery. She was born Nov. 2, 1830.

Mead, Edgar

Minnie L. Mead was born Jan. 11, 1877 in Milan (township?)  Her father was Edgar W. Mead of Milan, a farmer, and her mother was Hattie Mead of Milan.  Hattie was born in NY.  Source: Birth record.

Mead
Edgar

Edgar W. Mead served as Milan township clerk in 1874, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, and 88.  It is possible he served subsequent to 1888, I don’t know.   See also Howe, Moses J. for someone who served Milan township a long time.

Mead
Edgar W.

Edgar W. Mead, 34, was a farmer, living with his wife, Hattie, 29. That is the information obtained by the census in 1880 at their home in Milan Village, on the Monroe county side.  Hattie was b. in NY.  Also in the home: daughter “Minie,” 3.  They apparently lived as close neighbors with the homes of Eldorus, Locritia and Newcomb Mead.

Mead
Effie

Effie Mead got married to Edward Gay, and had a son named Donald.  Effie was a student at the Mead School in 1885.  Her birth certificate says “Effa E. Mead.”  Her father was Winfield Mead.  Her mother was Helen McLellan.  Effie was born Oct. 2, 1876.  She died in 1907.  When she died, she left behind her husband, Edward Gay, and son, Donald.

Mead Eldarus C.

Eldarus C. Mead served as Justice of the Peace in Milan Township in 1878.

Mead Eldorus

Eldorus Mead, 24, a farmer, lived with his wife, Estella, 22, according to the 1880 census in Milan Village, on the Monroe County side.  Apparently they were close neighbors with the homes of Edgar, Locritia, and Newcomb Mead.

Mead
Elmer

Elmer Mead was b. Feb. 1886, was 32, single, and occupation farmer.  That’s report of 1900 census, taken in Milan township, not inside Village of Milan.  Elmer’s mother was in the home, Diana, b. Nov. 1829, age 70. Elmer’s sister, Lucilla, living in home, she was b. Jan. 1850, age 50. 

Mead
Elmer

Elmer Mead was found dead of a single gunshot to the head, he had been despondent for some time before this happened.  It was ruled a suicide.  He was b. Feb. 20, 1868.  His wife died in December 1932.  Elmer died July 21, 1936.  His death was investigated by Webb Blackmer, a deputy sheriff in Monroe.   

Mead Elmina

Elmina Mead was b. Aug. 15, 1811 in Orleans county, NY. Father: Newcomb Mead Sr. Mother: Hanah Chilson Mead. She was 6th of 9 children in family. She died Dec. 22, 1811 in Orleans county as a tiny baby.

Mead
Emma

Emma M. Mead, daughter of Newcomb Mead, died Dec. 28, 1863. Buried in Rice cemetery. She was born Nov. 20, 1856.

Mead
Emma

Emma M. Mead was b. Nov. 20, 1856 in Milan twp, she died Sept. 28, 1863 at age 6.  Rice cemetery. Her parents were Newcomb Mead Jr. and Diana Sanford Mead. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
F

F. Mead served as Supervisor of Milan Township in 1861 and 1862 63 64, and 1870.

Mead Frances

Rouse Dunmoore, 22, of Dundee, born in MI, occupation farmer, was wed to Frances Mead, 17, of Dundee. Marriage took place Sept. 6, 1876 in Dundee. Source: Monroe marriage recs.

Mead Hannah

Hannah Mead, b. Aug 29, 1813, was born in Orleans county, NY. Father: Newcomb Mead Sr. Mother: Hanah Chilson Mead.  No further info.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Hannah

Hannah Chilson was married to Newcomb Mead Sr..  She was born Dec. 21, 1780 in Nine Partners, NY, same place her husband was born.  She was married in 1798.  She died Feb. 4, 1826 in Barre, Orleans, NY.  Apparently she was the mother of all 9 children.  She never made it to Michigan.

Mead Harlem

Monroe County Probate Court records have indexed file numbers for the children of Harlem Mead (I find both spellings but I really think he is Harlem not Harlen). Children are Edgar, Eldorus, Albina, and Vionette file #888.  Harlem has one also probably the will his file #854. I assume Monroe has a copy of the film..I am 90% sure the originals were thrown out after filming.  -Karen W.

Mead Harlem

Harlem Mead was b. Sept. 30, 1818 in Orleans county, NY. Father: Newcomb Mead Sr. Mother: Hanah Chilson. Wife: Lucretia. Death: April 30, 1860, Rice cembery. Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Mead Helen

Helen Mead died in October 1943. She was born Jan. 31, 1855 in Milan township. Her parents were Benjamin and Mary Ann McLellan. She married Winfield A. Mead on Jan. 1, 1876 (note marriage certificate says Dec. 30, 1875).  Her husband died March 4, 1927. After he died, Helen lived with her daughter, “Mrs. Denton.”  She also had a son Claude Mead. She had a second daughter, Mrs. Effie Gay, who died in 1907.

Mead Horton

Horton E. Mead was born June 29, 1884 in Summerfield. His father, Lewis Mead of Summerfield was a brick maker. Mother Louisa Mead of Sumerfield, both parents were born in Michigan.

Mead
Ira

Ira Mead died June 5, 1890. Monroe death register book B page 24.  He was married.  He lived in Dundee. Age: 83. Born in NY. Parents unknown.

Mead
John

John Mead was b. about 1785.  His wife’s name is not known. Children:  (1) Margaret Ann Mead, b. Nov.22, 1810 in NY.  See separate listings for the children.  (2) Betsey Alsena Mead, b. 1815 in NY.  (3) Melissa Mead, b. 1813.  (4) Albins Mead, b. about 1815.  (5) Alva Mead, he was b. about 1816.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Locritia

In 1880, Locritia Mead, 63, b. in NY, was living with her daughter, Albina, 28, and daughter Viola, 26, in Milan Village on the Monroe county side. Source: 1880 census. Apparently they were close neighbors with Edgar, Eldorus, and Newcomb Mead.

Mead
Louis

Louis Lesley Mead died July 19, 1932 at 74 years of age. “New” Petersburg cemetery in Summerfield.

Mead Louisa

Louisa Mead died July 19, 1923 at 60 years.  Source: “new” Petersburg cemetery in Summerfield.

Mead Lucille

Lucille Mead.  Photo available.  #1662.  Her picture arrived with Diana, mother of Elmer (1663), and Viola (1661).  Note:  Newcome and Diana Mead had a daughter Lucilia, this might be her.

Mead Lucille

Lucille H. Mead was b. June 20, 1849 in Milan twp, died July 6, 1905 in Milan twp, buried in Rice cemetery. Her parents were Newcomb Mead Jr. and Diana Sanford Mead. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
Lucy

Lucy H. Mead died July 6, 1905. Buried in Rice Cemetery. She was born June 20, 1849.

Mead Margaret

Margaret A. Mead was b. Nov.22, 1810 in NY. Her father was John Mead, b. about 1785.  She was wife of Warren C. Mead, and mother of Chalon Mead.  Margaret died Dec. 10, 1843 in Milan twp, buried in Rice cem. Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Mead
Mark

Mark L. Mead was born April 19, 1884 in Milan township. Father: Alonzo Mead of Milan township, a farmer, born in NY. Mother: Clautha Mead of Milan twp. Born in Mich.

Mead
Mark

Mark Mead was born April 9, 1883 in Milan twp, son of AlonzoMead and Cleantha Rebecca Wilcox Mead.  He died in 1889 (age 5) and was buried in Rice cemetery. He had an older sister, Vesta (see separate listings).  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake

Mead
Mark

Mark L. Mead died May 16, 1889 at Milan twp. Age: 6 years, 3 months, 24 days. Spinal fever. Born in Mich. Parents: Alonzo Mead and Diantha Mead who reside in Milan twp. Death records.

Mead Melissa

Melissa Mead was b. about 1813. Daughter of John Mead. She married Elias Phillips. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Merta

Merta Mead married Anthony Aylsworth.  She was daughter of Chalan and Helen Mead. See “Aylsworth” for info.

Mead Minnie

Minnie L. Mead was born Jan. 11, 1877 in Milan twp. Her father: Edgar W. Mead of Milan Twp, a farmer. Mother: Hattie Mead of Milan Twp, who was born in NY.

Mead Nancy

Nancy Mead was b. June 20, 1809 in Orleans county, NY. Her parents were Newcomb Mead Sr. and Hanah Chilson Mead.  She was the 5th of 9 children in that family, the rest of them came to Milan township.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Newcomb Sr.

Newcomb Mead Sr. was b. Nov. 13, 1775 in the town of Nine Partners, Dutchess county, NY. He was married in NY Sept. 6, 1798 to Hanna Chlson (see separate listing).  He died March 30, 1861 in Milan township, buried in Rice cemetery. His father: Gideon Mead, his mother Martha Fiske.  Hanna chilson was not his only wife-- he was also married at another time in his life to Polly.  The following list of nine children were all born in Orleans county, NY:  (1) Warren C. Mead, b. June 22, 1801 (see separate listings for each child).  (2) Patty Mead, b. May 18, 1803. (3) Sally Mead, b. June 9, 1805; (4) Smith Mead, b. July 20, 1807; (5) Nancy Mead, b. June 20, 1809; (6) Elmina Mead, b. Aug. 15, 1811; (7) Hannah Mead, b. Aug. 29, 1813; (8) Newcomb Mead, Jr., b. April 28, 1816; (9) Harlem Mead, b. Sept. 30, 1818.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Newcomb Sr.

“My grandma's ancestors on mom’s side that came to Milan were all living NY, NJ and Conn for a couple hundred years before Newcomb Mead left Duchess Co. NY for Orleans Co., NY. It appears he started his family there and around age 55 he came to Milan with the entire family, children, children with spouses and their children.  It looks like neighbors, aunts, uncles and others came to Milan as well.  It looks like in 1833 most of them began the migration here and in 1835 received title to land from the govt.” Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake. 

Mead Newcomb

Newcomb Mead, a farmer of Milan township, was born in Livingston county, NY, in 1816, and settled on present farm in 1834.  He was married in early manhood to Diana Sanford.  They have had three children: Lucilia, Winfield and Elmer, all of whom reside in Milan.  He is a Republican in politics, and has been highway commissioner and township treasurer and has filled various other offices.  (From History of Monroe County, 1913)

Mead Newcomb

Newcomb Mead and his wife Diana gave a piece of their farm to school district No. 2 for purpose of erecting a school in Milan Township.  Date; July 26, 1880. Price: $50. Section 10 of Milan township. Witnesses to the deed: Harmon Allen and Charles Blackmer.  Liber 113, page 264, Monroe register of deeds.

Mead Newcomb

Newcomb Mead, 64, a farmer, was b. in NY, according to what he told the census taker in 1880.  He was living in the Village of Milan, on the Monroe county side, when he answered the census questions. His wife, Diana I. Newcomb, was 49. Also living with them; daughter Lucretia, 31, and a boy named Elmer Mead, age 12.

Mead Newcomb

Newcomb Mead, Jr., died Dec. 5, 1895. He was buried in Rice cemetery. He was born April 28, 1816.

Mead Newcomb

Newcomb Mead obtained a homestead Oct. 15, 1835 of 80 acres in Sec. 10, Milan Twp (Township 5 S Range 6 E). Source; Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Newcomb

In the Mooreville Cemetery, it says Sally (Sally Mead), wife of Alva Phillips, died July 1, 1846, age 41 years, 22 days. So, she was born about June 1805.  Eugene Lidster, genealogist of Grass Lake, says she was daughter of Newcomb Mead.  She may have been the sister of the Newcomb Mead “Jr.” who was born in 1816,   

Mead Newcomb

Newcomb Mead Jr. was b. April 28, 1816 in Orleans County, NY. He died Dec. 5, 1895 in Milan, buried in Rice cemetery. His wife was Diana Sanford,, b. Nov. 2, 1830 in NY, died Feb. 21, 1909 in Milan, buried in Rice Cemetery. Their children: (1) Lucille H. Mead, b. June 20, 1849 (see separate listing for each child); (2) Winfield A. Mead, b. Sept. 24, 1852; (3) Emma M. Mead, b. Nov. 20, 1856; (4) Elmer Newcomb Mead, b. Feb. 1868. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Newcomb

Newcomb Mead died Dec. 5, 1895 at Milan twp. Age 79. Married. Born in NY. Occupation Farmer. Source: Monroe county death records.

Mead
Patty

Patty Mead b. May 18, 1803 in Orleans county, NY. She was the second of 9 chilren of Newcomb Mead Sr. and Hanah Chilson Mead.  She died Aug. 24, 1846 in Milan twp and buried Rice cemetery. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
Sally

Sally Mead was b. June 9, 1805, the third child of 9 in the family of Newcomb Mead Sr. and Hanah Chilson Mead. She was married to Alva Phillips. She died July 1, 1846, buried in Mooreville cemetery.

Mead
Smith

Smith Mead--  his first name was “Smith.”  His birthdate was June 9, 1805 in Orleans county, NY.  Father: Newcomb Mead Sr. Mother: Hanah Chilson. Spouse: Betsey E.  Death: July 20, 1872, burial in Rice cemetery. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
Smith

First name Smith, last name Mead.  Homestead on Sept. 15, 1835 in Sec. 10 of Milan township.  80 acres.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead
Vesta

Vesta Arelia Mead was b. Jan. 12, 1880 in Milan twp, daughter of Alonzo Mead and Cleantha Rebecca Wilcox Mead.  She died June 25, 1972 in Tecumseh, burial in Marble Memorial cemetery.  She married Elston James Lawrence on Feb.20, 1901 in Milan.

Mead Victoria

Victoria E. Mead died May 15, 1919 at 71 years of age. Source: “New” Petersburg cemetery in Summerfield.

Mead
Viola

Miss [Viola] Mead, who we announced last week as being very sick with diphtheria, died Thursday afternoon [March 12, 1891] at six o’clock, and she was buried Friday afternoon.  She was sick only five or six days.  She had been a teacher in our school [Milan school] for about two years, and was very much liked by all, and her death was a sad blow. Source: Milan Leader, March 20, 1891.

Mead
Viola

Viola Mead died March 12, 1891.  Source: Rice cemetery.

Mead
Viola

According to the 1880 census, Viola Mead was 26, living in Milan Village, on the Monroe County side, with her older sister Albina, 28, and her mother Locritia, 63.  Living nearby was Newcomb Mead, 65, who was probably a close relative.  Newcomb and his wife Diana had a daughter, Lucretia, and a son, Elmer.

Mead Warren

Warren Mead was first Supervisor of Milan Township.  This was probably sometime before 1873.  He was also elected Justice of the Peace.  Note: information about being first Milan supervisor might not be correct.

Mead Warren

Warren Mead obtained a 40-acre homestead Oct. 15, 1835 in Milan Township, section 4 (Township 5 S, Range 6 E).  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Mead Warren G.

Warren G. Mead, age 29, of Milan township, a farmer, whose father was Charles Mead and whose mother was Ellen Smith, was married March 2, 1898 in Azalia.  Bride was Lottie M. Teall, age 24, of Azalia, her father was Frank Teall and her mother was Martha Vanceur. Witnesses: Zola Mead and Lester Auston.  (Groom was born about 1869)

Mead Warren

Mooreville Cemetery has headstone for Abbie Watkins, second wife of Warren C. Mead.  She died May 20, 1889 at 84 years.

Mead Warren C.

Warren C. Mead was b. June 22, 1801 in Orleans county, NY. Father: Newcomb Mead. Mother: Hanah Chilson Mead. Marriage: Aug. 9, 1824 to Margaret Ann Mead in NY, and married Jan. 5, 1848 to Abigail Watkins in Washtenaw county. Three children: (1) Permelia Emeline Mead, she was b. May 6, 1830, died July 11, 1909, married George Parker May 1852.  (2) Chalon Mead, b. June 15, 1832; married March 21, 1860 in Milan to Marion Orisa Wilcox; also married Helen Mandane Smith Feb. 19, 1867., Chalon died Feb. 10, 1907.  (3) Alonzo Mead, b. Oct. 15, 1838, married Cleantha Rebecca Wilcox between 1860 and 1870, died Dec. 11, 1904, buried Rice cemetery.  Warren C. Mead died Oct. 11, 1855 in Milan twp, buried Rice cemetery.  Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Mead Warren J.

Warren Jehile Mead was b. June 15, 1868 in Milan township. Father: Chalon Mead. Mother: Helen Mandane Smith.   Warren J. Mead was married in Azalia on March 2,1898 to Lottie May Teall (see separate listing under Teall). They had one child, Helen Leona Mead, b. Nov. 10, 1903 in London twp (see separate listing under “Falk, Clair”  They had a second child, a boy, who died as an infant.  Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Mead William C.

William C. Mead. Born April 20, 1880.  Birthplace, Dundee. Father, C. W. Mead of Dundee, is an M.D. born in NY.  Mother Mary Mead lives in Dundee.

Mead Winfield

Winfield A. Mead 1852-1927.  Helen (wife) 1855-1943.  Marble Park Cemetery grave markers.  Note: next to Donald Gay marker.

Mead Winfield

Marriage of Winfield A. Mead and Helen A. McLellan took place Dec. 30, 1875 in Tecumseh.

Mead Winfield

Winfield A. Mead was b. Sept. 24, 1852 in Milan twp, died 1927 in Milan twp, buried in Marble Memorial cemetery, married Helen McLellan on Jan. 1, 1876.  Winfield was the son of Newcomb Mead Jr. and Diana Sanford Mead. Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Mead Winfield

In 1888, Winfield Mead was named School Inspector for the township of Milan.  It appears the job had just been created and he was the first person to fulfill the role.

Mead Winfield

Winfield Mead was b. Sept. 1853 and was 46 when the census taker arrived in 1900. Occupation: Farmer, owns his home and land free and clear, no mortgage. He’s been married 25 years. Wife lives in home: Helen, b. Jan. 1855, age 45, has had 4 children, of whom all 4 are still living.  Three children living in home: (1) Edith, b. Dec. 1882, age 17; (2) Claud, b. May 1889, age 11; and (3) Effie Gay, b. Oct. 1876, married 6 years, no children.   This home was located in Milan township, not inside Village of Milan.

Mead
Zola

Burns M. Spencer and Miss Zola P. Mead were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Milan township Wed. evening, June 12, at 8:00. (1901). Rev. Howard A. Field performed ceremony. They will reside with groom’s father, George Spencer.  Source: Milan Leader new clipping 1901.

Joseph W. Meadows 1848-1928.  Azalia cemetery.

Meads Arthur

Arthur M. Meads, 1885 - 1970. Sarah J. Meads, 1887 - 1976. Source: Marble Park cemetery gravestone.

Meads
Ivan

Ivan Meads, 1917 - 2005.  Christina: born 1914. Married: Aug. 6, 1949.  Source: Marble Park Cemetery gravestone.  Note:  he operated Standard gas station on Dexter Street.

Alpheus Mesic was b. Nov. 1849. Age 50 in 1900 when census worker knocked on door. He was in Village of Milan on Monroe county side. Occupation: Physician. Owns his own home subject to a mortgage. Wife is Mary Mesic; son Charles H. Mesic; daughter Mary M. Mesic, all live in same home.  See separate listings.

Mesic Alpheus

Dr. Alpheus Goodman Mesic was b. Nov. 6, 1849 at Memphis, Mich. He died March 16, 1925 at home of his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Campbell at French, New Mexico. He was 19 when he married Miss Julia Knight. She died within a year. Then he studied medicine, graduating from Univ. of Mich. in 1878. While in his last year of college he married Miss Mary Keeley. They moved to Milan. They had 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters.  The sons have died.  He married his third wife Ella M. Robinson. Source: obit, Genealogist Friend

Mesic
A.G.

A. G. Mesic, M.D. 1849-1925 and Mary M. Mesic 1849-1911.  Marble Memorial Park Cemetery grave marker.

Mesic
A. G.

A. G. Mesic, physician and surgeon, Milan, was born in St. Clair Co., Mich., Nov. 6. 1849, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth J. (Gregg) Mesic, natives of New York. The doctor graduated from the medical department of the University of Michigan in 1878. He started his medical practice in Milan.  He was married in Macomb Co., Mich., in 1877, to Mary Keeley, born in Wayne Co., Mich., and daughter of Patrick and Mary Keeley. They have had one child, Charles H., born May 25, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Mesic are members of the Presbyterian Church. and he is a Republican.  Source: History of Washtenaw county 1881, p. 1432.

Mesic
A. G.

To the many friends who gave us so much sympathy during our late affliction and bereavement, the sickness and death of our deear boy, we extend our heartfelt thanks. We appreciate the manner in which Dr. Chapin stood by us in our endeavors to save our Alphia. Dr. and Mrs. Mesic.  Source: The Milan Leader, Jan. 4, 1889.

Mesic
A.G.

After many weeks of suffering, Mrs. A. G. Mesic died at her home on Wabash street. Shew as buried in Clarkston in Oakland county. Source: news clipping with handwritten note that says “4-25-1921.”

Mesic
A. G.

Dr. A. G. Mesid died in Nov. 1925. He was born in St. Clair County Mich. Nov. 6, 1849. Buried in Marble Park cemetery. Source: obit. See Mesic, Alpheus.

Mesic Charles

Charles H. Mesic was b. May 1879. He was the son of Alpheus and Mary Mesic.  Source: 1900 census.

Mesic
Charles

Charles Mesic was one of the pall bearers in 1898 for the funeral of Clayton Allen.  He was chosen because he was about Clayton’s age (20) at the time.  [born about 1878.]

Mesic
Mary

Mary M. Mesic died May 7, 1911 according to Monroe death register, book C page 148. Her age: 61 years, 4 months, 14 days. [born about Dec. 24, 1849].  Parents: Thomas Kiley and Mary Doyle both of Milan.

Mesic
Mary

Mary M. Mesic was listed in the 1900 census as living with her parents, Alpheus and Mary Mesic. She was b. Dec. 1887, age 12. They lived in Milan village on Monroe county side.

Mesic
Mary

Mary Mesic was b. Dec. 1849. She was 50 years old, and had been married 23 years to Alpheus Mesic when the census worker came by in 1900. She lived with husband, son Charles, and daughter Mary, in Milan village, on Monroe county side. Her father was b. in Ireland, her mother b. in Canada.

Meyer Henry

Henry Meyer owned a tile and brick production place in Azalia.  Source: Marjorie Dennison. She saw him when she was a child, and she went with her dad to the Azalia Creamery with his daily milk run.  The tile place was by the RR tracks N of Ostrander Road and W of the Azalia Road corner.

Abram Millage, Sec. 14, P.O. Stoney Creek.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Millage Abram

Abram Millage, 41, a farmer, was b. in NY; both his parents were b. in NY, according to 1880 census in London twp.  Abram’s wife Janett, 40, was b. in MI; her father was b. in NJ and her mother was b. in NY. Son Lee, 13, b. in MI. Son Willis, 10, b. MI. Daughter Lilly May, 9, b. MI. Son Grant, 7, b. MI. Daughter Mariah, 3. Father Charles Millage, 73, b. NY, and his parents both b. in NY.

Millage George

The son of Richard and Lucinda Millage, George remembers his mother making ginger cookies. He used to lean against the side of the house and enjoy pickles and cookies.  M.S.

Millage
Lillie

Lillie M. Millage was b. June 9, 1870 in York twp. Her father: Abram Millage, b. NY, farmer. Her mother: Janette Millage, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, p. 175

Millage Richard

Richard H. Millage, a farmer of London, was born in New York State July 19, 1832; came to Michigan in 1845. December 10, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 15th Mich. Vol. Inf. as private. In 1862 he was discharged; re-enlisted in 1863 in Co. H, 2d Mich. Cav., joining the regiment at Nashville, Tenn., remaining with the regiment until the close of the war. September 16. 1865, he married Lucinda Culver, of York, Mich., who was born July 19, 1845. Seven children were born to them. Mr. Millage is a member of Lucius P. Taylor Post, No. 274, G. A. R., Milan. . Source: History of Monroe county, 1890, Wing, p. 30.

Millage Richard

Richard Millage lived in London township near the Barnes School.  His history: had injuries in the Civil War.  He was Abram’s brother.  Source: M.S.  He and his wife Lucinda left his farm in London twp. and got a house on County Street in Milan, just west of the RR tracks, on S side of street.  Richard and his wife were both birthday honorees that turned into a family reunion.

Millage
R. H.

R. H. Millage, 45, was a farmer, and b. in MI, according to 1880 London township census. His wife Lucinda was 33. Daughter Myrtie 12. Son Charles, 10. Herbert, 8. Son Jesse, 5. Daughter Emma, 4. Son Artie, six months old, and b. in October.

Millage Richard

Richard H. Millage, born July 19, was married to Lucinda Culver. Their wedding took place Sept. 16, 1865.  Richard served in the Civil War for two tours of duty before he was married. Lucinda was the daughter of Jesse Culver and Polly Root Culver.  Lucinda also had her birthday on July 19.

Millage William

William Millage was b. June 27, 1868 in York twp. Father: Abram Millage, a farmer b. Mich. Mother: Janette Millage b. Mich.

A. J. Miller served as Assessor of District 8 public school in York twp, 1898-1899. Mailing address was York, probably near Mooreville. Source: Genealogical society Washt.

Miller Caroline

Caroline Jane Kelsey was born April 5, 1871. She was a teacher at the Gooding School.  Religion: Baptist. Father: Henry Lewis Kelsey.  Mother: Nancy Abbissinia Gooding.  Husband: Frank Mortimer Miller.  Wedding date: Oct. 29, 1894. Caroline died Sept. 19, 1925.  She had three children:  (1) Maruine Kelsey Miller (Mrs. Phillips); (2) Gerald Kelsey Miller; and (3) Doris Kelsey Miller (Mrs. Gaither).

Miller
Ellen

Ellen E. Miller 1874-1960.  Marble Park Cemetery grave markers.  Next to it is a marker which says “Miller.  Mother.  Born Feb. 16, 1845.  Died Feb. 2, 1898.”  Note: Marble Park Cemetery opened  in 1897.

Miller Frank Mortimer

Frank Mortimer Miller was born Feb. 25, 1871 at Stoney Creek, York Township, Mich. He died March 26, 1938, buried at Marble Park cemetery. Occupation: pharmacist.  Wife #1: Caroline Jane Kelsey, married Oct. 29, 1894; she died.  Wife #2: Nina C. Hack Dennson, married Jan. 11, 1933.  Three children: (1) Maurine Kelsey Miller (Mrs. Phillips); (2) Gerald Kelsey Miller; and (3) Doris Kelsey Miller Gaither. Source: Phillips genealogical material at Milan Area Public Library.

Miller Frank

Frank M. Miller elected Trustee of Village of Milan, March 1903.  (Miller Drugs.)

Miller Frank
(drug store owner)

Born in Augusta Township Feb. 25, 1871.  Family was of Dutch origin.  Frank’s parents were Madison M. Miller and Helen Egbert Miller.  Frank had a brother, James, who became a dentist in Cadillac; a sister, Flora Belle, who became a teacher; and a sister, Maggie, who died at age 17.  Frank went to high school in Cadillac, Michigan.
He may not have finished high school.  He worked in a store in Cadillac for 7 years, then traveled for a drug firm in Manistee for 4 years.  He studied chemistry at the Chicago College of Pharmacy (but may not have completed school there?). 
In 1894 he married Miss Callia J. Kelsey, daughter of Henry and Abyssinia Kelsey. They had three children: Maurine Kelsey Miller, Doris Kelsey Miller, and Gerald Kelsey Miller.
In Sept. 1900 he set up a drug store in Milan of his own.
In 1906, biography says he was a member of Masonic, Knights of Pythias, is on the school board and the village council.
On Nov. 1, 1933, Frank M. Miller was married to Nina Hack Dennison.  Her brothers were Milton and James Hack.  She had been married to George Dennison but he died in 1930.  (Source: Biography in History of Washtenaw County.)
Frank M. Miller died March 26, 1938. 

Miller
Frank

Frank Miller was interested in researching his family tree.  He did a tremendous amount of work and eventually was able to join Sons of the American Revolution.  The results of his research are included in the materials in the Phillips genealogical information at Milan Area Public Library.

Miller
Frank M.

Frank Mortimer Miller died on Saturday morning [March 26, 1938] and a funeral was on Tuesday.  He was the son of James and Helen Miller.  He was born in York Township near Stony Creek.  He was born Feb. 25, 1871.  He went to Oak Grove School north of Milan.  He married Caroline Kelsey.  She died in 1925.  In 1933 he married Mrs. Nina Hack Dennison. He served on school board and village council at various times. His children: Mrs. Millard P. Phillips, Doris Miller, and Gerald K. Miller.  Source: Obituary in newspaper. 

Miller George

George H. Miller was born Jan. 20, 1858 as “Georg Heinrich Mueller.”  He died July 2, 1934.   See also Rice, Florence B.  Note: his parents were Dorothea and Johanne Mueller, see “Johann Miller.”

Miller
Guy H.

Guy H. Miller was in the “Electric Light and Power” business, and resided at 74 W. Main St., according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Miller Guy

Guy Miller completed 25 years of service with Detroit Edison, and 18 of those years were at the Milan office.  He spent 6 months in the Milan area when Thor Barnes was manager. Miller’s wife is the former Hilda Erickson of Frankfort, MI. Source: Milan Leader. Jan. 25, 1945.

Miller
Guy

Guy Miller was the first president of Milan Rotary Club.  That was in 1934 or 35 when the club was founded.  His occupation: manager of Detroit Edison office in Milan.  His wife was Hilda. He had 2 daughters.  Source- Vern C.

Miller Johann

Dorothea Mueller was born Jan.25, 1828 in Junkersdorf, Bavaria and died May 24, 1882 in Macon twp, MI. She rests at Lake Ridge Cemetery, Macon Twp, MI. She married Johann Gottlieb Mueller about 1857. He was born Oct.18, 1832 in Rommelsdorf, Bavaria and died Dec.15, 1870. They had six children, all born in Macon twp: (1) Georg Heinrich b. Jan. 20, 1858; (2) Karolina b. Nov. 12, 1859; (3) Franz Heinrich b. July 13, 1861; (4) Maria b. Nov. 6, 1864; (5) Magdalena Dorothea b. May 16, 1866; and (6) Elisabeth Maria b. July 29, 1872.

Miller
John C.

John C. Miller was b. Oct. 18, 1833 in Germany son of Christopher and Margaret (Wounderlivh) Miller. On July 29, 1852, he was married in Penn. to Dora Miller. She was born Jan. 25, 1827.  In 1856, he moved with his family to Monroe County.  He enlisted Sept. 1, 1864 in Ridgway as a private.  He received an honorable discharge June 28, 1865 as he was ill.  He became a member of the Taylor post of the GAR in Milan.  His mailing address is Cone. He is a farmer.  He and Dora had seven children: Hannah, George, Caroline, Frank, Lena, Mary and Lizzy.

Miller
Lena

Miss Lena Miller, Oct. 1, 1936. Ridge Road.  Miss Lena Miller, 70, lifelong resident of York Twp, died at the home of Charles Ellis, where she lived for 52 years.  She had just gone to visit her niece, Mrs. Willis Culver.

Miller Maurine

Maurine Kelsey Miller was born Aug. 25, 1895 at Cadillac, Mich., daughter of Frank M. Miller and Caroline Jane Kelsey Miller.  Maurine was Presbyterian.  She died June 6, 1987 at Saline. She was married to Millard Parlia Phillips Jr. on Nov. 14, 1922. She had one child, Millard Frank Phillips.  Source: Phillips genealogical book at Milan Area Public Library.

Miller
Nick S.

Nick S. Miller was a Pharmacist and lived at 13 W. Main St. according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Miller
Nina

Nina Dennison Miller died Monday at the U-M Hospital.  Rev. Leroy Cabbage will officiate, burial at Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti.  Nina was born Nov. 27, 1875  in Milan Township, daughter of Mary and Henry Case Hack.  Her grandfather was pioneer Bethuel Hack who came to this county in 1832. His original farm home was the house now occupied by the D. D. Laskey family on Plank road.  Nina was married to George Dennison on June 26, 1895.  He was superintendent of schools in Dundee.  In 1902 they moved to Milan.  Mr. Dennison was cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank.  A few years later, about 1910, the Dennisons built their new home on E. Main Street next to her brother Milton Hack. 
George Dennison died Feb. 7, 1930.  Nina was married Nov. 1, 1933 to F. M. Miller, a long time friend and neighbor.  Frank M. Miller died March 26, 1938.  Nina was active with the Eastern Star, the P.E.O. Sisterhood (Pythias?), Woman’s Club, Peoples Presbyterian Church, Milan Free Library, Wilson Park.  She is survived by her two brothers, Milton and James Hack, and Frank Miller’s children, Mrs. Millard P. Phillips, Mrs. Douglas Gaither, and Gerald Miller of Lansing. 

Blanche Minto b. Feb. 23, 1885. Parents: William and Almeda Hanna Minto. She was the youngest of 4 children.  Blanche married John Cimms or Simms.  In 1910, she was living with her husband and her father (in Union, Michigan, probably.)  John, the husband, was born in Argentina; his father was born in Italy, his mother born in France.

Minto Charles

Charles Minto was b. 1882. He was the third of 4 children of William and Almeda Hanna Minto.  His oldest brother was George F. Minto; his older sister, Mate E. Minto, married into the Blackmer family.  Charles married a young lady from Flint, Amy Dye.

Minto George

The old Babcock Hotel was cut apart into two buildings and moved away after the property was purchased by George F. Minto.  Minto moved away the old wood building in 1895 to make way for his new two-story brick building, a men’s clothing store.

Minto George

George Minto erected his red brick men’s clothing store on NE corner of Main and Tolan, in 1897. Contractor was Dan Bell, a local guy.  Minto moved out the old Babcock Hotel in 1896 to make way for his new modern store. His wife was Maude. Maude’s sister, Mabel, and her husband William R. Moore, joined the Minto firm about 1913. Moore gained a controlling interest and called it Moore and Minto Co.  Later, George Minto died in Detroit.

Minto George

George F. Minto, 24, of Milan, born in Shiawassee County, was married Jan. 16, 1892 to Maude Wilkinson, 18, of Vernon, born in Vernon. His occupation: “Clothier.” His parents: William B. Minto and Almeda Hanna. Her parents: Wm. S. Wilkinson and Elizabeth Newberry.  Minister: Jay Huntington. Witnesses: Thurlow Blackmer and wife. Source: Washtenaw marriage records.  Note:  Thurlow Blackmer’s wife was the former Mate Minto. Note: Wilkinson is also spelled “Wilkerson” by other sources.

Minto George

March 10, 1896. Seller: Homer C. Sill and wife Catharine G. Sill of Milan township. Buyer: George F. Minto also of Milan twp. Price: $1,200.  Property: Babcock Hotel.  This deed reserves an alley along the back of the property for animals and vehicles to pass freely.  Witness: William B. Minto. Notary public: Frank Trussell. L. 138 p. 45

Minto George

An Ann Arbor directory of 1892 lists Sear T. Blackmer and George F. Minto with a men’s clothing store on Main St. in Milan, business name Blackmer & Minto. Another directory showed a similar men’s clothing store in Manchester also.

Minto George

Photo #1165 shows George F. Minto wearing his fashionable men’s suit and very wide tie. He was president of the Village of Milan from 1900 - 1901.

Minto George

In the Milan Leader, Dec. 14, 1911, a huge display ad on the front page for “Geo. F. Minto” indicates stores are at Milan, Union City, and Mt. Pleasant.

Minto George

Funeral services were held Friday (1934) for George F. Minto in his home, 50 Burlingame Ave., Detroit. He was a wholesale dealer in men’s furnishings. He died at home Wednesday. He was 66 years old. Born in Corunna, he established a store in Milan when a young man and later expanded his business to several towns in the state. In 1915 he opened his wholesale establishment on E. Jefferson Ave., which he owned until a year ago. Source: newspaper obit.

Minto George

George F. Minto died at his home in Detroit Wednesday, May (9?) 1934.  For a number of years he was connected with the Moore and Minto store in Milan. He moved to Detroit about 23 years ago and entered into the wholesale clothing and men’s furnishing business. He started in partnership with Thurlow Blackmer. Five years later he bought the enterests of Mr. Blackmer and at one time was the owner of 3 retail stores. He retired 2 years ago on account of ill health. He would have been 65 next June.  He was a director of Farmers and Merchants Bank and after the consolidation, was a director of the Peoples State Bank. Several years ago his interests in the Minto Company were taken over by his son, Wilton Minto and W. R. Moore, who assumed the firm name of Moore and Minto.  (Note: Wilton was William R. Moore’s nephew.)  Source: obit, probably Milan Leader.

Minto George

George Minto was born in June 1868.  When the census was taken in Milan in 1900, he was living on the Monroe County side. He was 31. He had been married 8 years. He was b. in MI, his father b. in Scotland, mother b. in PA. His occupation: “clothier.” He owned his home, free and clear, no mortgage.  His wife, Maud C., (spelled “Maud”), was born in Oct. 1873, age 26. She had one child, who was still living. She was b. in MI and both her parents were as well. Their son, “Wilton” W. Minto was born in Feb. 1897, age 3, b. in MI. Also living in the household: Emma Hoffman, a servant, a white female b. March 1876, age 24, not married. She was b. in MI, but her parents were both b. in Germany.

Minto
Mate

Mate Minto was born in April 1870. She married Thurlow Blackmer Sept. 9, 1890.  See “Blackmer.”  Mate’s older brother, George F. Minto, was passionate about selling men’s clothing.  Coincidentally, Mate’s husband Thurlow was in the business of selling clothing.  There is no marriage record for Mate Minto at Washtenaw Vital Records.  Perhaps they married in Shiawassee County, where she was from.  Mate sometimes went by the name “Matie.”  She had a son, Deo Blackmer, born in April 1892.

Minto Maude

By line: Birmingham.  Mrs. G. F. (Maude) Minto, 93, of 647 N. Woodward here, formerly of Milan, died Friday [Jan. 20, 1967] in her home. Services will be held tomorrow in the Bell Chapel in Birmngham. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church in Southfield. Her husband operated the Minto Co. in Milan in 1896 and moved to Detroit in 1912. She is survived by a son, Wilton Minto of Birmingham; a sister, Mrs. William R. Moore of Milan; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Source: obit dated Jan.23, 1967, probably Monroe Evening News.

Minto Mrs.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkerson of Milan passed away [May 18, 1920] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Moore last Tuesday morning. She was 75. Funeral services were held at the home in Milan and the remains taken to Vernon, MI, the old homestead for burial. Frank M. Spooner of Milan officiated at the funeral. Two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Moore and Mrs. Geo. F. Minto of Detroit survive. Source: Obit, no date given.  Note:  W. R. was William R. Moore.  See also: Wilkerson.

Minto William

William Minto was born in Scotland in March 1846.  In 1852, he left Scotland and immigrated to the US. His wife, Almeda Hanna, was born in Penn. and sometimes went by the name “Mead.”  In 1870, census records show they were living in Shiawassee County, Michigan, in Calledonia.  He was a farmer in both 1870 and 1880.  Their children were (1) George F., b. June 1868; (2) Mate E., b. April 1870; (3) Charles, b. 1882; and (4) Blanche, b. Feb. 23, 1885.  Blanche married John Cimms or Simms.  Mate married Thurlow Blackmer.

Minto William

William Minto was a retail clothier in 1900 according to the census. He was in Union, Michigan, in Branch county, near Coldwater.  In 1920, the census found him to be 73 years old and still selling clothing retail.  In 1930, he was 83 years old, still selling.

Minto William

Note:  George F. Minto’s obituary published in the Monroe Evening News on May 10, 1934, states that George was survived by his father, William of Fowlerville.  The obit mistakenly refers to the father as “Winton” and calls his son William.  It says both were residing in Fowlerville at time of George’s death.  The obit says George had stores in Mt. Pleasant and Fowlerville and other Michigan cities.  Is it possible George maintained a partnership with Thurlow Blackmer in Fowlerville?

Mnzey Andrew

Andrew B Minzey, Augusta tp., was born near Montezuma, N. Y., Aug. 26, 1826. His parents, John and Phoebe Minzey, moved to Augusta tp., in April, 1833. In this wild, yet beautiful region, Andrew was reared from the tender years of youth to the sterner scenes of manhood. He well remembers the first time he went to Ypsilanti, for he saw a band of 403 Indians, who but a few years before were the only inhabitants of Washtenaw county.  One summer evening when only 10 years old [1836], he was driving home the cows, when suddenly they stopped and started into the forest. He looked forward and saw a huge black bear standing on his haunches in the center of the path, but when he saw young Minzey, he slowly moved from his position and returned to the forest. On Dec. 31, 1854, Andrew Minzey married Mary Fullerton. They had 3 children, 2 still living- Ella E. and Daniel E.  Their daughter Phoebe E. died June 13, 1862.  Mary Minzey was born in Monroe county, N. Y., April 23, 1835, daughter of John and Caroline Fullerton, the former a native of England, and the latter a native of New York.  Andrew Minzey now owns a fine farm of 200 acres on sec. 20, including a handsome residence. He is a Democrat.  Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Minzey John

John Minzey, an early settler in Augusta tp., was born in Albany, N. Y., April 4, 1800. His parents, Duncan and Jeanette Minzey, were natives of Scotland, and emigrated to America in 1798, Settling in Montgomery county, N. Y. John was reared on a farm and educated at the district schools. On March 22, 1820, John married Phoebe Avery, and 12 children were born to them, 8 of whom are living -William, Duncan, Andrew B., Redner, Allen, Martha J., Phoebe A. and Jeanette, wife of Jacob E. Leaser.  John Minzey came to Washtenaw county in May, 1833, and purchased 80 acres on secs. 7 and 8, Augusta tp. He built a log cabin which was without windows and doors till the leaves began to fall in the autumn.  When John Minzey arrived in this county he had only one dollar in money, and was first employed as a farm hand, receiving 20 bushels of wheat per month, this cereal being worth 50 cents per bushel.  He has worked long and earnestly, and the results of his labors are seen in the fine farm lie possesses, with a good residence, and all the conveniences necessary to make home comfortable and happy. He was one of the organizers of Augusta tp., and aided in building its first schoolhouses.   Mrs. Phoebe Minzey died March 15, 1875.  John Minzey is a Democrat.  Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Moffitt George

George Moffitt, farmer, August, tp., was born in Worcester county, Mass., Feb. 16, 1827. His parents, Horace and Phoebe Moffitt, moved to Monroe, Mich., in 1836. His father was a saddler and harness-maker by trade, and died at Akron, Ohio, in May, 1878, aged 78 years. Mrs. Moffitt died in July, 1876, aged 76 years. George received a public school education in Monroe.  His occupation is farming and dealing in lumber. He owns a saw-mill on sec. 28, and 40 acres of land on secs. 28 and 32. He was married March 20, 1848, to Tirzah Rose. She was born in Yates Co., N.Y., August, 1828, daughter of John and Matilda Rose, natives of New Hampshire. George and Tirzah have 3 children-Horace, who married Ellen Sunbury; William, husband of Ida Vanderwaker, and Clara, wife of Joseph Boltz, Wayne Co., Mich.  Mr. Moffitt is a Democrat, and has filled the office of Justice of the Peace for six terms.  Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Moharton Clarence

Clarence Moharton was b. July 21, 1871 in York twp. His father George Moharton was a farmer b. NY. His mother, Harriet? Moharton was b. NY.  Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1 p. 222.

Monigham Catharine

Catharine Monigham was b. June 14, 1871 in York twp. Her father, Patrick Monigham. Mother: Hannah? Monigham. Both parents born in (Ireland?) Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 page 223.

Montonit Ida

Ida Montonit? Was born Oct. 4, 1871 in York twp. Her father Sidney Montone was a farmer, b. MI. Her mother, Charlotte Montomil, was b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1., p 222.

Montoya

E. Montonye was Moderator of District 1, York public schools, in 1898-1899. Source: Washt. Genealogical society newsletter.

Herbert C. Brownell died Wednesday, Dec. (24?) at his home. He was born Sept. 30, 1870, son of Joseph H. and Harriet Donaldson Brownell.  He married Clara Moon of Saline on June 28, 1894. He was buried in Mooreville cemetery.

Moon Earl

Earl Moon, 35, was b. in Ohio, and lived in Summerfield, with a Petersburg post office, during 1870 US Census.

Moon Edward

Edward Moon, 6, was b. Ohio, lives in Summerfield, has Petersburg PO address, during 1870 US Census.

Moon
Ira

Ira Webster Moon was born in Saline twp. He died (in Sept. 1901) at age 27 years, 5 months. He died not long after he moved with his parents to the home in Saline township. He was one of six children born to M&M George Moon.  He was the first child to be taken from that family circle.  Ira’s father died a few years ago and Ira has tried to help his mother.  The brothers and sisters are:  John Moon; Mrs. Hattie Dresserof Litchfield; Mrs. Emma Moody of Saline twp; Mrs. Rene Crolius of Aitken, MN, and Mrs. Clara Brownell of York.  Source: News article dated Sept. 15,1901, Mooreville, MI.

Moon
John

John Moon died in Litchfield in 1934. He was a former resident of Milan and the Mooreville blacksmith until 12 years ago when he went to Litchfield to live with his sister, Mrs. Hattie Dresser. He died Friday.  Source: news clipping, date “Nov.2, 1934”  hand written.

Moon Lydia

Lydia Moon, 21, born in Holland, lives in Monroe, Ward I, during 1870 US Census.

Moon
Mary Martha

Mary Martha Waring was b. in Plattekill, NY, March 18, 1838 and was married to George Henry Moon on Sept. 29, 1859 at Hillsdale County, NY.  They came to Michigan about 1862.  They had 6 children.  Survivors:  John Moon of Milan; Mrs. Hatti Dresser of Litchfield; Mrs. David Moody of Detroit; Mrs. Herbert Brownell of Tecumseh, etc.  Source: news clipping of 1921.

Moon Roxy

Roxy Biddle was b. July 31, 1847 and died Nov. 18, 1919 aged 72 years, 3 months and 13 days. In 1862 she married Richard Moon. They had 6 children. Of those, 4 have died. She married James Sperry in 1890. He died several years later. On Oct. 9, 1912 she married Frank Haight and he survives. She has 2 sons who survived.

Caleb Moore is the son of Washington Moore.  Washington Moore is the brother of “the” William Moore.  NOTE: Washington and William Moore both married Rice sisters.  Caleb and his brother Loren both went to Mooreville.

Moore
C. A.

C. A. Moore was the clerk of the Village of Milan on February 24, 1886 when he submitted a bill in the amount of $52 for his services for the year.

Moore Caleb

Caleb Moore was born Dec. 14, 1803 in Ontario County, NY, the second child of Washington Moore and Suzanna Rice.  Caleb and Loren were brothers.  Caleb married Ann Burnett May 8, 1827.  Ann was born May 2, 1802 and died Jan. 14 or Feb. 1836.  Caleb and Ann moved to York Township in 1834.  They had four children, three girls and then a boy.
Ann is buried in the Rice Cemetery in Ontario County, NY.
When Caleb died, his Will provided for a gift to his son Washington Irving Moore—his church pew in the Mooreville Baptist Church.
Caleb died Dec. 12, 1874 at the age of almost 71.  He is buried in Mooreville Cemetery.

Moore Charles

Charles Moore is another brother of Caleb and Loren Moore.  (Nephew of “the” William Moore.)  Charles, his wife Olive, and daughter Lottie, are buried in Mooreville Cemetery.  He bought some land in Sec. 25 of Saline Township across the boundary from the Mooreville area in York Twp.

Moore
Charles

NOT RELATED.  Charles A. Moore of Milan, was born at Raisinville, Monroe County, Michigan, April 4, 1852.  His parents came to Michigan in 1833.  Charles attended the district school until 13 years of age.  In 1874 he went to Oberlin, Ohio, to study telegraphy.  In 1876 he married Emma A. Bennett, of Augusta, Mich.  Three children were born to them.  Mr. Moore has held several township offices, and at present is clerk of Milan village, having held the office since the incorporation of the village in 1884; also has charge of the Pacific Express Company’s business at Milan.  (From History of Monroe County, 1913).

Moore Frank

Frank Moore was born in approximately 1844 in New York.  For some reason he needed a foster family, so he was shipped off to York Township where he lived with William and Lucy Rice Moore.  He married Fredricka and eventually died on May 30, 1930.  Frank is buried at Mooreville Cemetery.

Moore Henry

Henry Wallace Moore was born Nov. 28, 1828 in NY.  He was York twp treasurer in 1840 and is listed as a teacher in the 1850 census.  He moved to Ypsilanti and went into the crockery business in Detroit for several years with his sister’s husband, John S. Jenness.  In 1860 Henry was a boarder in an Ypsilanti hotel, Washtenaw House, and apparently not yet married.   The 1860 Ypsilanti City Directory lists him as being in the crockery and glassware business on the corner of Congress and Washington Streets.  Henry died of lung congestion Oct. 30, 1866 aged 38, and is buried in Mooreville Cemetery.  His obit says he liked to be called “The Major.”  His probate papers mention a wife named Mary. 

Moore
John

John Leland Moore was born Dec. 24, 1807.  He was the oldest child of William Moore (“Junior”) and Lucy Rice.  John married Hannah Hubbard and taught school in New York.  They went to Jackson County MI in May 1831 but had ill health, and moved to York Twp in 1832.  He carried the mail from Saline to Raisin.  He was a postmaster in York twp.  He was one of the founders of Mooreville.  In 1843 he and his wife went back out east to NY State where he got a job as a hotel proprietor.  Hannah died Feb. 5, 1879 and John died 3 months later on May 12, 1879.  He was 71. 

Moore
John

John Moore came to Mooreville in the 1820’s from New York state and that is how it got its name.  His brother was William Moore, first Justice of the Peace in York Township.

Moore Loren

Loren Moore is the son of Washington Moore.  Washington Moore is the brother of “the” William Moore.  NOTE: Washington and William Moore both married Rice sisters.  Caleb and Loren, brothers, both went to Mooreville.

Moore Loren

Loren Moore was born April 23, 1802 in Ontario County, NY.  He was the first child of Washington Moore and Susanna Rice.  Washington was the brother of William Moore, and Susanna was the sister of Lucy Rice.  On April 15, 1824 Loren married Philena Amsden, born July 18, 1801.  In June 1831 Loren Moore purchased 160 acres of land, the NE Q of sec. 30, in York Township, and moved his family there three months later in Sept.  Loren became the first deacon of the newly formed First Baptist Church of Mooreville in 1832. 
Loren and Philena had eight children. George, Amanda, Mary Jane, Henry, Elizabeth, Charles, Philena, and Caroline.

Moore Lyman

Lyman Holmes Moore was born April 1812 in New York.  He was married.  After taking some courses in Mooreville, he became a Baptist minister.  He later bought a hotel in Ypsilanti and opened a school there.  He also helped organize various Baptist churches around the state.  He died of typhoid fever Sept. 10, 1864 at the age of 52.  He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in the City of Marshall.

Moore Milton

Milton Rice Moore was born Feb. 16, 1810, in Phelps, NY. He was the second child of William and Lucy Rice Moore.  He married Asenath Warner, daughter of Jesse Warner and Margaret Hutchison.  In 1831 he bought 160 acres near his father’s property.  Milton was York Township Treasurer in 1843 and Justice of the peace in 1844 and 1848.  He died Dec. 9, 1841, age 41.  Children: (a) Melissa (1832 to Oct. 11, 1910, she married Milo Clark and lived in Mooreville); (b) Charlotte (June 29, 1835 to Aug. 10, 1915, married Thomas Merrrill, a wealth lumberman of Saginaw); (c) Jeannette (1837-1860, married Charles Ellis and resided in Mooreville, no children); (d) Alvina (1845 to March 2, 1910, married George W. Harmon).  Milton also took in a foster child, perhaps a nephew, Frank Moore, born 1844 in New York; married Fredricka; died May 30, 1930.

Moore Morris

Morris Moore was another brother of Caleb, Loren, and Charles.  They were all nephews of “the” William Moore.  Morris bought some land in Saline Township very close to Mooreville.

Moore Oliver

Oliver Warner Moore was born Oct. 26, 1820, the 7th child of William and Lucy Rice Moore.  He practiced law in Ann Arbor.  He was elected Washtenaw County Treasurer and served 1845-1847.  He went to Washington DC to work for the Secretary of the Interior.  He died there at age 39 of a stroke.  Died Jan. 19, 1860.  He was buried in Mooreville.

Moore William

Lucy Rice was married to William Moore on Nov. 7, 1806.  She was the daughter of Caleb Rice and Lucy Leland of Phelps, Ontario County, New York.  She was born June 28, 1786 and died Sept. 1, 1845 at age 59. 

Moore William

William Moore served on the board of Peoples State Bank in 1934.  He was also co-owner of Moore and Minto men’s clothing store.

Moore William

The marriage of Mable Wilkinson, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson, of Vernon, and Mr. William R. Moore, son of W. H. Moore of Palmyra, occurred at the home of the bride’s mother Sept. 14 (1904) with about 75 guests.   Rev. T. D. Denman officiated.  Mrs. G. F. Minto, sister of the bride, acted as matron of honor, and Mr. Minto as best man. Little Winton Minto [their son] was ring bearer.  “Many beautiful and costly presents were received, among which was a check for $500 from the groom’s father.”  Miss Wilkinson is well known in Milan, being bookkeeper in the store of her brother-in-law Geo. F. Minto for two years. Mr. Moore is a highly respected young man and prominent in Palmyra society.

Moore William Austin

William Austin Moore was born April 17, 1823 in Phelps, Ontario County, NY.  His parents were William and Lucy Rice Moore.  William Austin was married Dec. 5, 1854 to Laura J. VanHusan who was born in Saline.  Her father was a merchant.  He became a successful lawyer, traveling around the country to handle big trials.  He was on the Detroit Board of Education.  He died Sept. 25, 1906, age 83, after he fell and broke his leg while alighting from his carriage upon returning home from his office.

Moore William Sr.

William Moore “Senior” was born Sept. 26, 1731 in Londonderry, New Hampshire.  He was of Scottish descent.  He served in the French and Indian Wars as well as in the Revolu­tionary War.  He married Jane Holmes in Londonderry on Dec. 13, 1763.  Jane was born Jan. 16, 1744.  The couple moved west to Peterborough, NH, and had 12 children:  Ann, Betsey, John, Nathaniel, Euphamia, Jenny, Sally, Washington, Nancy, Mary, Mary, and William “Junior” the Mooreville pioneer.  William “Senior” died Sept. 7, 1818 at age 87.  Jane died Aug. 22, 1831, also at age 87.  Both are buried in the back of the old Peterborough cemetery.

Moore
William

William Moore (“junior”) was born April 9, 1787 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, the son of William and Jane Holmes Moore.  He married Lucy Rice on Nov. 7, 1806.  His occupation: farming, and in the winter he made wheels for spinning flax.  He served in the War of 1812 at the battle of Buffalo.
William was 44 in 1831 when he took his family to York Township.  On June 8, 1831 he bought 80 acres of land in section 29, near Arkona just west of Ridge Road.  Later he purchased another 160 acres in York Twp. The territorial governor appointed him to serve as a Justice of the Peace in York Township.  He helped found the First Baptist Church of Mooreville.  He was York Township Supervisor for two years.  He was a state senator for two years.  He was a state representative from Washtenaw County.
After his wife Lucy died in 1845, he remarried.  New wife was Sally Holmes, widow of Nathaniel Holmes. Wedding was April 17, 1847 in New Hampshire.
William died Dec. 4, 1850 at the age of 63.  He was buried in Mooreville Cemetery.  He had 10 children:  John L., Milton, Lyman, William H., Charles, Martha, Oliver, William A., Lucy, and Henry.

Nettie Nace died Nov. 30, 1929.  She was married to Sylvester Nace.  She lived in Milan 28 years.  Her DOB Nov. 11, 1866.  Age 63.  Born in Somerset Ohio.  Father Henry Tabor.  Milan Marble Park.

Nase Clyde

Clyde Nase, the daughter of Nancy Nace, used to play the piano at high school graduations, especially Pomp and Circumstance.  Source: WBW by Warren Hale.  Her father was Nancy Nace, and for a cruel joke, he named his daughter Clyde.  Apparently she married a guy with the last name Lawson.

Nace Nancy

Mr. Nancy Nace had a saloon in Milan and had a nice house near Ferman and Hurd.  Because he had a girl’s name for a first name, he named his daughter “Clyde.”

Nase
S. W.

MM S. W. Nase and daughters, Clyde and Linda, were Christmas guests of Mr. Nace’s sister, Mrs. Susie Moore and husband at Fayette, Ohio. Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Anthony Neckel, 59, of 13445 Platt Road, died Tuesday at his home.  The son of John and Minnie Nocker Neckel, he was born July 11, 1895 in Monroe County. He married Elizabeth M. Hartman Oct. 10, 1929, at Milan.  They lived at the present address since their marriage. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  His wife survives, and a son, John H. of Saline; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Arquette, Mrs. Anna Esper, Mrs. Margaret McGowan, Sister Marie Delores, O. P. of Douglas, Ariz., and Mrs. Louise Godzina of Wyandotte; a brother, Joseph Neckel of Rockwood, and a grandson Mark Anthony Neckel.  Services at Immaculate Conception. Burial at Marble Park.

Neckel Francis X.

Francis X. Neckel, 1904-1983.  Wife: Mary C. 1908-1994.  From Marble Park Cemetery grave stones.

Neckel Michael

Michael Neckel purchased the flour mill from the Wilson family and operated it for a period of time.  Eventually the flour mill was purchased by Henry Ford of Dearborn, MI.

Neckel Michael

Michael Joseph Neckel was b. Oct. 20, 1872.  He d. Aug. 30, 1926 in Dearborn.  Source: Mary R.

Neckel Michael

Michael Neckel and his family came to Milan in1920 and that’s when he bought the flour mill. They came from Ecorse.  He had been a miller previously in Ecorse.  Michael and Mary Neckel had 4 children, including Marie, the mother of Joyce A.   Michael ran the flour mill in Milan until he died. Source: Joyce A.

Neckel Michael

Michael Neckel enjoyed building a huge snowman in 1926.  The big snowfall came in May, which was very unusual so late in the season.  So he got his picture taken.  He was operating Milan’s flour mill at the time.  Later that year he died.

Neckel Michael

Michael Neckel was personal friends with Henry Ford.  The two families both lived in Dearborn. They had farms that were connected.  Back then Dearborn was called Stillwater.  That’s how the Neckels and Fords all knew each other.  It is possible that Henry Ford picked Milan as a place to establish one of his rural industries, because his good friend Michael Neckel was there, already using the water energy for his mill.  Source: Joyce A.

Neckel Michael

Michael Neckel was married in 1903 in Detroit at Holy Redeemer Church. His wife’s name: Mary Rose Stark.  Source:  Joyce A.

Nelson William

William S. Nelson, known as “Pop,” was worked in “Collection Service” and lived at 118 Dexter St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Newcomb David

David C. Newcomb and his wife Charlotte J. Newcomb were involved in lending money as a mortgage to real estate holders.  In 1933, they foreclosed on a mortgage in Monroe County (Old Shack area) after Ellen Bell borrowed from Milan Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Newman Louis

Louis Newman, 31, a farmer, b. Prussia, answered the census taker in London twp in 1880.  Wife Polly, 29, also b.Prussia. Daughter Augusta, 8, b. Prussia. Son Louis Jr., 4, b. MI.

Nichols Samuel

Samuel Nichols, Jr., was elected Assessor of London Township at its first meeting, which was April 1, 1833.  At that time the township included what is now Milan and Exeter Townships.

Niga Theodore

Theordore D. Niga 1920-1998. Shirely A. 1923-1991. Married Jan. 1, 1942.  Marble Park Cemetery gravestones.

Fred H. Noble and his family came to Azalia in 1894 and started the business known as Noble’s Store.  Fred had [a wife Emma?] four children, William, Marguerite Noble Williams, Mary Noble Goetz, and unknown (Harold?). The family lived upstairs over the store a few years, then he had the building moved .  He built a new brick store (on that same spot?) in 1904 with a dance hall upstairs and living quarters on the side.   He used the old (wooden?) building for storage purposes.  Dances were held in the upstairs hall.  Source: Arleigh Squires, Red Book, page 237.

Noble Juanita

Juanita Noble was born Dec. 14, 1901 in Milan. She died in Oakland County, Michigan May 20, 1994, age 92. Her occupation: teacher.  Her residence: Franklin, Michigan. On June 22, 1923 she married Walter Lee Draper. She was 21. He was the son of Lee Ira (Bub) Draper and Bertha (Sis) Mead.  Walter Draper’s occupation: school superintendent, he lived in Franklin, Mich.

Noble Kenneth

Kenneth Noble MD of 128 E. Main died Sept. 14, 1952 at the age of 69.  He was born May 13, 1883 to Frank Noble and Sarah Noble. He was a Doctor of Medicine.  His wife was Berthia Blackmer.  Informant: Mrs. Berthia Noble.   Grave stone at Marble Park says 1883-1952.  His wife was Bertha Z. 1877-1963, according to grave stone.

Noble
Berthia

Berthia Blackmer was born May 17, 1877, daughter of Charles and Emily Blackmer.  She died June 27, 1963.  She married Kenneth Noble, M.D. on Feb. 28, 1907.  Dr. Noble came to Milan in 1904, after he had graduated from the Detroit College of Medicine.  He was a typical country doctor.  Started a free lunch program at school.  Five children. Juanita Noble, Henry B. Noble, Margaret Noble, Bernith Noble, David W. Noble.

Noble Emma

Emma Noble 1868-1949.  Azalia cemetery.

Noble
Fred

Fred H. Noble 1863-1918 Azalia cemetery.  His gravestone is near Emma and Harold.

Noble Harold

Harold B. Noble 1894-1924. Azalia cemetery.

Noble Kenneth

Dr. Kenneth Noble and Mrs. Bertha Schenight, both of Milan, stole a march on their suspecting friends last Thursday (March 4, 1907) by going to Monore and being married at the home of the groom’s grandfather.  Dr. Noble is a highly respected and promising young physician in this village and his bride is one of Milan’s fairest daughters.  They are at home at the bride’s home, East Main street, for the present.  Source; Newspaper clipping.

Noble William F.

William F. Noble at Azalia cemetery 1888-1973.  Next to him is Gertie E. Noble, married 4-14-1909, she was born in 1888.

Nordman George

On Jan. 8, 1869, George Nordman was born in York twp. He was son of Robert Nordman b. England, farmer, and Thankful Nordman b. Mich. Washstenaw birth records vol. 1 p. 120

Oakley
F. M.

F. M. Oakley advertised himself as a physician and surgeon in the 1874 Washtenaw County Atlas, business directory.  He was born in Connecticut and came to Michigan in 1856. He has a York post office.

Oakley Francis

Francis Oakley, female, b. Feb. 14, 1868 in York twp. Her father: Francis M. Oakley, physician, b. Conn. Her mother: Anna E. Oakley, b. Conn. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1.

Oelke Herman

L. Herman Oelke died Thursday evening in his home, 255 Hurd St.  [Handwritten note on news clipping says Dec. 2, 1948.]  He served as supervisor of York twp for the past 15 years. He served York Township since 1931.  He was b. April 11, 1887 in Augusta township, son of Gottlieb and Henrietta Oelke. He was one of 11 children. On Sept. 4, 1907, he married Neva Fullerton. They lived on a farm until moving to Milan in 1908. He served as York Township Treasurer starting in 1931. Two years later he was elected supervisor.  He operated a grain threshing maching in southern Washtenaw County and a saw mill in Monroe for many years. He was a member of the Wolverine Lodge, IOOF. Survivng are his wife, a son, Donald; a daughter Mrs. Winifred Cook; a sister, Mrs. Harry Wanty, all of Milan; a brother, Albert of Willis, six grand children.  Burial at Marble Park Cemetery. High level county officials attended his funeral, the county Board of Commissions served as pall bearers.  Source: news clipping.

Olds Elisabeth

Elisabeth or “Lizzie” Olds was born July 29 1872, daughter of Johann Gottlieb Mueller and his wife Dorothea Mueller   Lizzie died in 1945. She and her husband Stephen Olds are buried in Lake Ridge, somewhere between Cone and Macon. Source: Ron Miller.

Olds
Frank

Frank Olds, 80 a sec. 22 P.O. York  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Olds Leveret

Leveret Olds was b. 1820 in Penn.  His wife Hannah Augustus Olds was b. May 7, 1824 in Canada, from Prince Edward, Ontario.  Leveret and Hannah were married Nov. 19, 1857 at Lenawee County.  They had five children:  (1) Gideon, b. 1859, married Gertrude Saxon Comfort in 1897; (2) Amanda, b. 1861; (3) Steven, b. 1862 in Macon township, Lenawee county; (4) Franklin, b. 1864; (5) Cora E. b. 1865, married Edward Topper in 1886 at Britton; and (6) Minnie, b. 1868.

Olds
Oliver

Oliver L. Olds was born Nov. 22, 1811 in Gren county, NY. He died Sept. 26, 1880. Source: York cemetery, D.A.R. book.

Olds Stephen

Steven P. Olds was b. 1862 in Macon twp, Lenawee county, the son of Leveret and Hannah Augustus Olds. 

Olds Stephen

Stephen Olds lived in Cone, Mich. at 20774 Welch Road.  His wife was Lizzie (Elisabeth Mueller) Olds.  Their children were Helen, Lena, Earl, Eugene, George, and the youngest boy was Jesse. 

Orcutt R.D.

R. D. Orcutt, DDS advertised his office in the “Miller Building” on West Main Street, Milan, in the newspaper in February 1934. 

Orr

Lucillas Orr was b. July 19, 1867. Her parents: Seldon Orr, b. in NY, farmer, and mother Caroline Orr b. Mich.  Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1.

Ost
Alvin

Alvin Ost must have been on the village council in 1956 when he posed in a picture with other village dignitaries, for the opening of natural gas in the Milan area.

Adeline Ostrander was born in 1834 and died in 1924. London Vault Cemetery. Source: HM.

Ostrander ____

_____ Ostrander, 1847-1898. Age: 51. Maple Grove cemetery, Dundee township.

Ostrander Alvin

Alvin Ostrander died Sept. 7, 1878 at Whiteford. He was 3 months, 22 days. Cholera Infantum. Parents: Calvin and Mary Ostrander of Whiteford.  Monroe county death records.

Ostrander Cecil

Cecil Ostrander died 1840. Source: Maple Grove Cemetery, Dundee township.

Ostrander Dewitt

Dewitt Ostrander lived from 1869 to 1954. London Vault Cemetery.  Source: H.M.

Ostrander George

George Ostrander, 1841-1899. Maple Grove cemetery, Dundee township.

Ostrander Lewis

Lewis Ostrander, 33, farmer, b. MI, and both his parents b. NY. From the London twp census of 1880.  Wife Clara, 32, b. MI. Daughter Annie, 10, b. MI. Son Harrison, 7. Daughter Lucy, 11 months, b. in June (probably b. June 1879)

Ostrander Lewis

Lewis Ostrander died Oct. 19, 1895 at Whitford. Age 62 years, 3 m. and 22 d. Cause: dropsy of heart. Sex M. Color W. Marital M. Birthplace NY. Occupation Farmer. Father: William Ostrander. Mothter: Abagail Ostrainder. Source: death records Monroe county.

Ostrander Mary

Mary Ostrander lived from 1861 to 1948. London Vault Cemetery. Source: H.M.

Ostrander R. H.

Riesdoff H. Ostrander, druggist of Milan, Mich., was b in London twp Sept. 28, 1859. His father, William Ostrander, was born in New York State, and came to Michigan in 1856. He purchased land with his brother and then entered the mercantile business. During the Rebellion [Civil War] William Ostrander was engaged as enlisting officer for the United States Army, with headquarters at Detroit. Riesdoff attended the district school at London, helping his father in the store until he was 16 years of age; he then went to Dundee to the high school, after two years he entered the high school at Ann Arbor, then entering the Pharmacy Department of the Michigan State University of Ann Arbor, Mich., and graduated in the class of 1883. In the fall of 1883 he entered a wholesale drug house at Atlanta, Ga. Then came to Ohio and secured a position as prescription clerk, remaining one year.  He then came to Dundee, entered the employ of Geo. W. Hurd and took charge of the business while Mr. Hurd was at the New Orleans Exposition. But wishing to be in business for himself, he came to Milan and opened a first-class drug store, which he continues to manage. April 13, 1880, he married May E. Wisdom, of Milan, Mich., her parents being residents of that place. Mr. Ostrancer is a member of Wolverine Lodge, No. 197, I. 0, O. F., of Milan, Mich. Source: History of Monroe County, 1890, by Talcott Wing p. 31.

Ostrander Riesdoff

Riesdoff H. Ostrander was born Sept. 28, 1859 and died April 8, 1898. London Vault Cemetery, info from H.M.

Ostrander Reisdorf

Reisdorf H. Ostrander was b. in London twp. Sept. 25, 1859. His early life was spent on his father’s farm, interspersed with clerical work in a country store. He grew up to be a pharmacist.. He graduated from the Michigan University in 1883. He then spent one year in Atlant, Georgia, and one year in Canton, Ohio, working as a pharmacist. Returning to his early home he married Mary Wisdom on April 13, 1886 in Milan. Then he worked at Stockbridge and Milan, coming to Monroe and working for D. A. Hagans about five years since. Two weeks ago Sunday he drove out to London and contracted a severe cold. He worked until Sunday, April 3 (1898). That night he was stricken with pneumonia and died Friday April 9. He left a wife and two children.  He was buried in London. Source: Monroe Democrat newspaper, April 14, 1898.

Ostrander William

A. William Ostrander was born Nov. 30, 1828 and died Aug. 16, 1897. London Vault Cemetery.

Ostrander William

William Ostrander was b in Ulster county, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1828. He married Sarah A. Hack, of Milan, Sept. 8, 1858. They had 6 children. Mr. Ostrander is a merchant, farmer, and postmaster at London for a number of years. At one time he had the mails carried from Raisinville to London at his own expense. He came to London in May, 1856, locating on 104 acres. Source: History of Monroe County, 1890, by Talcott Wing p. 31.

Ostrander William

William Ostrander served as Supervisor of London Township in 1879.  Ostrander interrupted a long running streak of Supervisor Albert Bond.  In 1880, Bond was back in the saddle again, running the township.

Ostrander William

William Ostrander, 51, was b. NY.  That is what he told the census taker from his London twp home in 1880. His occupation: merchant grocer and dry goods. Wife S. A. Ostrander, 45, b. MI. Her father was b. VT and her mother b. NY. Son Riesdoff H. Ostrander, 20, living in the home, occupation: Clerk in store. Daughter Edith, 18, b. MI. Son William, 15. Son DeWitt H., age 11.  Son Sayre H., 8. Son Edwin J., age 6.

Ostrander William

Sarah Adeline Hack was b. Sept. 27, 1834, daughter of Bethuel Hack. She married William Ostrander. They had a son named William Henry Ostrander, and he married a woman named Edith. Source: Karron, granddaughter of Edith M. Ostrander.

Ostrander William Henry

Martha H. Ostrander Murphy was the daughter of Edith S. Ostrander and William Henry Ostrander.  William Henry Ostrander was the son of Sarah A. Hack and William Ostrander.  Source: Karron, granddaughter of Edith M. Ostrander.

Ostrander William H.

William H. Ostrander, 33, farmer and carpenter, was b. NY.  He answered the London twp census in 1880 and apparently lived very close by to William Ostrander age 51.  Wm. H. Ostrander, the one age 33, had a wife Alice, 26, b. MI. Daughter Lucinda, 6. Son Harvey L., 3, b. MI.  Son Henry, 1, b. NY.  Oddly enough this couple had most of their family in Michigan except the youngest one, the baby was b. in NY (or else the census taker made a boo boo.)

Delos Overaker, 23, farmer, was b. MI according to the London twp census of 1880. His wife Lilly was 20; son Andrew, 1.

Overacker Ella

Ella M. Overacker died Dec. 19, 1871 in York twp. Her age: 3 yrs, 6 mos, 21 days. Cause: Blood croup. Parents: Darius and Harriet Overacker of London, Mich.

Overracker Ella

Ella M. Overracker was b. May 28, 1868 in York twp. Father: Jasino Overracker, a farmer, b. Mich. Mother: Harriet, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, page 50.

Overaker Orson

Orson Overaker was b in London, Mich., Oct. 28, 1850. He married Margaret Johnson, of Milan, Dec. 15, 1870. In 1880 he purchased 40 acres in London twp.  They have 2 children. Address, London. Source: History of Monroe County, 1890, by Talcott Wing p. 31.

Overacker Sally

Sally A. Overacker died Oct. 31, 1891 at London Township.  Cause: Heart disease.  Age: 67.  She was a widow. Her father was Thomas Pool, her mother was Sarah Pool.