SOURCE: THEN AND NOW HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
CALKINS AND CORKINS ARE THE SAME FAMILY

9/25/1884: "MARRIED at the residence of William Corkins, of Leighton, by Rev. R. Phillips, on Sept. 21, 1884 George W. Bush and May F. Hicks, both of Hopkins.

10/2/1884: William Cable has been secured at the Star Mills as engineer and will go on duty Monday morning.

4/23/1885: Martin Village school will commence Monday with Miss Nettie Calkins as teacher.

5/28/1885: Mrs. B. Calkins, living near Mill Grove (wherever that is) had here house broken into by masked burglers demanding money and demanding the $500 left her by her aunt or uncle, Mr. A. Bennett...

6/18/1885: OBIT of O. Calkins, a cooper and shoemaker, died in Shelbyville on Sunday last at 1:00. Mr. C. has lived in this place for the past 8 years and worked at his trade. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He has been a resident of Allegan county for over 40 years and was 71 years old. He leaves a wife and 2 sons, Elder Calkins of Otsego and Cleson of Yankee Springs. Rev. Calkins of Martin officiated at the funeral services.

7/16/1885: A SAD ACCIDENT
Tuesday afternoon while unloading hay at his barn Mr. Chester Corkins was very seriously injured. He was driving the team on the hay fork when the double - tree broke and hit him in the abdomen. Dr. Ryno was called and attended him, but he did not improve any, although everything possible was done to relieve his suffering. He died this Morning at 3 o' clock. Mr. Calkins was 54 years of age, was well known to all in this section as he had been a resident here for a good many years. He was an accommodating and courteous gentleman although he had many peculier ways and will be missed by his many friends. He leaves a large family. The funeral will be at the Christian Church conducted by Elder M. B. Rawson tomorrow afternoon at 2:00; Family will a meet at the house at 1 o' clock.

7/16/1885: Ettie and Pheobe Corkins, on school Roll of Honor for District #9 Leighton.

10/1/1885: Estate of Chester Corkins, deceased. Probate order, John Turner, Esq., Edward M. Fitch and George S. Carner, Commisoner.

2/18/1886: Estate of Chester Corkins, deceased. Perry Dodge, administrator of estate, will sell at public on April 3, 1886, land in Sec. 31, T4N, R11W of 40 acres subject to dower right of widow.

2/25/1886: "150 sap pails for $10.  Inquire of L. Corkins, 2 miles north of town.

3/11/1886: Rev. L. W. Calkins of Shelbyville had 25th wedding ann. They were married by Rev. Hoad. Gifts: extension table, silver dollars; 70 people present including Mrs. Belle Shephard nee Belle Holcomb late of Tennessee who has just recently returned to Martin

4/8/1886: A. E. Calkins elected supervisor of Allegan Township with 179 votes - Democrat.

4/22/1886: "Thomas Hicks of Hopkins has sold his property at Hopkins to Dr. Stuch, and is going north to seek his fortune."

5/27/1886: "Two heffers broke into the property of Will Corkins and damaged same; he resided in Leighton Township.

9/16/1886: The young man who left his shoe in the mud in his haste to get away from Will Corkin's melon patch can pick it up at the GLOBE by paying 25 cents for this notice. Mr. Corkins says the man was very fortunate not to his pantaloons as he did not loosen his dog.

9/19/1886: Estate of Chester Corkins, deceased. Probate as stating all debts have been paid; administrator's final accounting has been filed.

11/18/1886: H. W. Calkins of Trowbridge was drawn for the Petit Juror for the December session of Circuit Court.

4/21/1887: Messrs. Hoyt & Dunwell, our energetic lumber dealers, are erecting a building 22 x 60 feet, just south of the Star Mills, which will be used for an office and to store dry lumber, doors and windows, their old building having been sold to Will Corkins to be used for a dwelling house

5/26/1887: "Fred Corkins, while marking out corn ground on Tuesday went between the horses to fix the harness and while thus engaged the team became frightened and ran away. Fred clung to the tongue of the marker, was dragged all around the field and came out with a rib broken and otherwise bruised up. Dr. Andrews was called and the boy will soon be out again.

4/16/1898: CARD OF THANKS for Mrs. Cable from William Cable, Mary Corkins, Mrs. L. C. Irwin.

1/14/1899: MARRIAGE LICENSE of Minnie Cable of Grand Rapids to William Boyse of Leighton.

9/2/1899:  Jeremiah Selkirk

Much experience is the crown of old men, and the fear of God is their glory.

Another noble link in the golden chain connecting the present generation

with the distinguished men and deeds of the Revolution has been sundered; and it is right and proper that the living should place upon the new made grave of the departed the emblems of their respect and sorrow, and decorate his tomb with Garlands of fadeless laurels.

The worthy and venerable subject of this imperfect memoir departed this

life on the 14th inst. (June 1853) in his ninety-seventh year at the residence of his son, Rev. James Selkirk, missionary to the Ottawas, in the town of Wayland, Allegan county, this state. He was born in Woodbury, New Haven county, Connecticut, on the 25th of May, 1756. Was well known in Sharon, that state; at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and at various other places as a teacher of instrumental and vocal music; was a soldier and pensioner of the Revolution, and belonged at one time to

Col. Hooker's regiment and to a company commanded by Col. Fisher's Gay. He wast at Horse Neck when Gen. Putnam performed his daring and memorable venture of riding in safety down that rugged and frightful sleep. Mr. Selkirk was also in New York at the retreat of Long island, being

sick and lying with several other soldiers under a fence, a little distance from New York city. Immediately therafter he had the honor, with his comrades, of receiving the personal notice and sympathy of Gen. Washington. The general passing the place with his aids recognized them, and at once reining in fiery steed said: "My poor fellow, I perceive that you are very sick. You may go home until you get well, but do not forget to come back again." Although not scarcely able to stand, the soldiers arose to their feet at the electric voice of their beloved leader; and such was their veneration for their great and good chief that tears of gratitude and joy rolled down their manly cheeks.

12/20/1899: Marriage license of Fred Calkins to Rose Smith, both of Hopkins.

1/18/1902: OBIT Mrs. Mary E. Calkins, aged 95 wife of Rev. L. W. of Sparta, died at Martin, funeral Jan. 8, former residents of Martin.

11/12/1902: Rev. L. Calkins married at Sparta Nov. 6 to Effie Mead; were residents of Martin.

3/8/1902: OBIT Mrs. B. A. Calkins died Feb. 28, 1902; buried Ohio Corner cem.; leaves husband, 4 sons 1 dau.

6/12/1912:  Mary Cable Corkins was born in Seneca County, New York. She had reached her 75th birthday last March. At the age of 18, she was married to Chester Calkins. To them 11 children were born, 9 sons and 2 daughters. She was widowed by the accidental death of her husband on a farm in Leighton about 30 years ago. This pioneer couple located on a farm in Leighton about 55 years ago now owned by their son Chester.

Mrs. Calkins became a christian early in life , uniting with the Baptist Church, afterward taking membership with the Christian Church, at Wayland.

She is survived by 8 sons William of Evart, John of Dyghton; Bert of Chicago, Otis and Fred of Battle Creek and Ernest, Lee and Chester of Wayland and 1 daughter, Mrs. Lucy Irwin of White Salon, Wash.

Funeral services were held at the home of Chester Calkins Sunday at 2 p.m., being conducted by the pastor of Christian Church. Internment Elmwood Cemetery.
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Cards of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kind assistance during the illness and burial of our dear mother.

Mr. & Mrs. Chester Calkins & Family

10/14/1914: George Calkins died at home near Grand Rapids, former resident of Leighton

8/2/1918; Clarence Calkins married July 25, 1918 to Mattie Heydenberk as the home of her parents Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Hydenberk. He is the oldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Calkins. He is in the navy; she has taught school 4 years.