Oceana County Death Records Liber 1 - 1867 - 1893 Compiled by Sharon Compton Baatz

**Sharon notes that when she first began compiling these records, she was only doing her family, but, has since begun to work on all of them, so this is incomplete at this point.

1859-1919 1920-1940 1941-1973 1975-1999

1859 May 9, 1859 Fossum, Norway Hendriksen, Henrik Christopher born 1786 @ Bo, Norway, married Dortha Tollevsdatter (b.1785 d. March 26, 1821) on June 23, 1810 @ Bo, Norway, died May 9, 1859 @ Fossum, Norway 1867 Liber 1 p.2 #44 1867 *(no date listed) Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Collins, William W. 31 years 6 months of age, married, Carpenter, born in Stueben Co., Indiana, died from Dysentery. Liber 1 p.2 #43 Feb. 8, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Moulton, Neal 26, farmer, born in Veazie, Maine, died from Consumption. *I located Neal in 1860 Veazie, Penobscot, Maine, post office; Orono, parents; Stillman Moulton 55 occupation Gardner, Ester F. 54, Gilman Moulton 23, Stillman Moulton 20 & Neal Moulton 18, all born in Maine. Liber 1 p.2 #30 March 14, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Hall, George E. 6 years 3 months 16 days of age, born in Jefferson Co., New York, died from Dysentery, parents: Alonzo Hall & Harriet Smith of Pentwater. Liber 1 p.4 #62 April 18, 1867 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Fabore? Forbear, Louisa 65, married, born in Bosdriks Hill, Canada West, farmers wife, killed by a tree, parents: John & Louiza Fabose of Benona *I found this family in 1860 Benona, Oceana, Michigan: John Forbear 75, Louisa 53, Joseph 14, Margret 12 all born in Canada, I’m not sure if this is the same family. Liber 1 p.2 #40 May 9, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Lewis, ?Cealoni Sr. male, widow, 74 years 3 months 5 days of age, born in Benington, Vermont, farmer of Pentwater, died from Fever & Old age. Liber 1 p.1 #10 May 18, 1867 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Adams, Lincoln A. 10 years 5 months of age, died from Deptheria, born in Greenwood, Michigan, parents: Daniel & Julia M. Adams of Otto. Liber 1 p.2 #52 May 31, 1867 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Champlain, Chester Warran 4 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: Willard & Nichola C. Champlain both born N.Y. Liber 1 p.4 #65 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Morgan, Willie 1 year 6 months 12 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Brain fever, parents: Martha Morgan of Weare Liber 1 p.4 #64 June 18, 1867 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Morgan, Martha 18 years 4 months 15 days of age, single, born in Illinois, Housekeeper, died from Consumption, parents: unknown, Illinois Liber 1 p.4 #66 July *(no day listed) 1867 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Doty, Delia 10 years of age, born in New York, died from Congestion on brain, parents: Ira Doty of Weare Liber 1 p.4 #70 July 6, 1867 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Viwwis, Lucy 6, female Indian, born in Millavil, Berrien Co., Mich., died from Consumption, parents: Kawwis & Martha Kaw-wis Liber 1 p.2 #48 July 15, 1867 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Denshem?, Mary Elizabeth 29 days of age, born in Newfield, died from unknown cause, parents: John & Mary Denshem of Newfield. Liber 1 p.2 #50 July 17, 1867 Newfield, Oceana Co., Michigan Crelly?, David N. 4 years 2 months 13 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Gastritis, Inflamation of large intestines, parents: Necholas Crelly (dead) & Elsa Lavina Crelly of Newfield. Liber 1 p.1 #9 July 21, 1867 (listed in the 1868 section) Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Potter, Mary C. 9 years 8 months 16 days of age, died from Typhoid Fever, born in White Lake, Michigan, parents: Samuel B. & Mary C. Potter of Otto. Liber 1 p.4 #69 July 25, 1867 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Gray, male ½ day old, died from ____? Birth, parents: Hyram & Mary Gray of Crystal. Liber 1 p.2 #37 July 26, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Elliott, John 54, married, born in England, Engineer, died from Dropy *(This is probably Dropsy or Congestive Heart Failure CHF) Liber 1 p.1 #13 July 29, 1867 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Maples, Maria 26 years 4 months of age, married, born in Canada, Housekeeper, died from Brain fever, Parents: John & Margaret of Ypilanti, Mich. Liber 1 p.2 #31 August 1, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Hall, Willis H. 4 years 7 months 2 days of age, born in Jefferson Co., New York, died from Dysentery, parents: Alonzo Hall & Harriet Smith Liber 1 p.2 #59 August 6, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Wentworth, William Henry 7 months 12 days of age, born in Westleton, Dupage, Illinois, parents: Henry Wentworth & Maria Aceman of Golden. * located this family in the 1870 census for Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan. Henry Wentworth 53 N.Y., Maria Wentworth 34 N.Y., Hattie Wentworth 8 Ill., Olive Wentworth 2 Mich. Liber 1 p.2 #54 August 12, 1867 Hart, Oceana Co., Michigan Gurney, boy, 30 days of age, born in Hart, died from Inflamation of bowels, parents: Theron S. & Hellen A. Gurney of Hart. Liber 1 p.2 #36 August 14, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michgan Brown, Ida L. 12 years 7 months 20 days of age, born in Girard, Branch Co., Michigan, School girl, died from Dysentery, parents: William H. Brown Liber 1 p.2 #32 August 19, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Hall, Sherman E. 6 months 17 days of age, died from Dysentery, born in Jefferson Co., New York, parents Alonzo Hall & Harriet Smith of Pentwater. Liber 1 p.4 #61 Aug. 20, 1867 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Webber, Herman W. 1 year 6 months 12 days of age, born in Benona, died from Dysentery, parens: Ludwig & Caroline Webber of Benona. Liber 1 p.1 #5 August 20, 1867 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Samsur, Lona A. 6 years 8 months 8 days of age of Dysentery, Parents: Daniel & Mary Sawsus or Swansen Of Otto *(writting is difficult to read) Lib.1 p.2 #24 August 24, 1867 Claybanks, Oceana Co., Michigan Huston, Myrtle 1 year 6 months of age, born in Claybanks, died from Diarrhea & Dysentery, parents: Samuel & Jane Huston of Claybanks. Liber 1 p.2 #35 August 26, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Bevins, Margaret M. 24 years 11 months 26 days of age, married, born in Hampshire Isle of Wight, died from Bloody Flux. * The Isle of Wight is a British island and county of England, located 3–5 miles (5–8 km) from the south coast of the mainland in the English Channel. It is separated from the mainland by the Solent and is situated south of the county of Hampshire. Liber 1 p.4 #75 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan May Ka luy, Sarah 4, Indian, born in Wayland, Allegan Co., Michigan, died from Consumption, parents: May Ka Lay & Mary May Ka lay of Crystal. Liber 1 p.2 #33 September 11, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Campbell, Hester 53 years 5 months of age, married, born in Rush Township, North Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, died from Cancer of Stomach. Liber 1 p.2 #42 Sept. 11, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Graham, Edward 25 years 1 month 25 days of age, born in Lake County, Ohio, Clerk, died from Abcess on both legs. *the following census record shows possibly Edwards family, I located Edward in the 1850 census for Washington, Brown Co., Wisconsin; Samuel Graham 29 born in Ohio, occupation: Cooper, Charlotte 25 Ohio, Edward 7 Ohio, George 3 Illinois. By 1860 the Graham family was living in Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinois. Saml Graham 40, Charlotte Graham 38, Eduard Graham 18, George Graham 14, Emma Graham 8, Samuel Graham 3 By 1870 this family was living in Golden, Oceana Co., Michgan; Samuel Graham 51, Charlotte Graham 46, Samuel Graham 13, William Graham 9 Lib.1 p.2 #25 September 15, 1867 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Tower, Iva 2 years of age, born in Claybanks, died from Diarrhea & Dysentery, parents: Harvey & Laura Tower of Claybanks. Liber 1 p.2 #49 Sept. 26, 1867 Newfield, Oceana Co., Michigan Denshem?, John 23 years 8 months 23 days of age, born in Canada, died from Inflamation of large intestines, parents: William & Anna Denshem or Denshew, *difficult to read handwritting. Liber 1 p.4 #72 Oct. 7, 1867 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Tush y wa w bo no, Samuel 4, Indian, died from Whooping Cough, born in Crystal, parents: Tus qua aw bo no & Jane Tus qua aw bono of Crystal Liber 1 p.2 #34 October 6, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Faulkner, Lovina 19 years 4 months 2 days of age, married, born in Porter County, Indiana, died from Child Birth. Liber 1 p.4 #71 Oct. 8, 1867 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Shabowa wa, Sarah 12, Indian, born in Crystal, died from Dysentery, parents: Josiah Shabbowa wa & Saw gaw-Se gay of Crystal Liber 1 p.2 #51 Oct. 9, 1867 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Mc Dermett, James no age listed, born in Canada, died from Billious Rimillous Fever, laborer, parents unk & dead. Liber 1 p.4 #76 Oct. 21, 1867 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Fox, Columbus 17, Indian, born in Wayland, Allegan Co., Michigan, died from Typhoid fever, parents: Charles & Julia Wakefield, both born in Wayland, Michigan, living in Crystal. Lib.1 p.4 #73 Oct. 25, 1867 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Crampton, Amos 4, male Indian, born in Wayland, Allegan Co., Michigan, died from *Stomatitis, parents: John & Lucy Crampton of Crystal. * Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, throat, and roof or floor of the mouth. The inflammation can be caused by conditions in the mouth itself, such as poor oral hygiene, poorly fitted dentures, or from mouth burns from hot food or drinks, toxic plants,or by conditions that affect the entire body, such as medications, allergic reactions, radiation therapy, or infections. Liber 1 p.4 #74 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Paqwau nay, Elizabeth 3, Indian, born in Crystal, died from Stomatitis, parents: John & Sarah Paqua nay Liber 1 p.4 #68 Nov. 11, 1867 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Rackliff, Shelden 20 years 1 month 3 days of age, single, born in Gray, Cumberland Co., Maine, Laborer, died from Consumption, parents: Samuel & Louisa E. Rackliff of Crystal. Liber 1 p.1 #12 November 29, 1867 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Dodge, Paul 84 years 1 month 24 days of age, widower, born in Beverly, Mass., farmer, died of old age, parents: Shadewich Dodge Purporis, Ohio. Liber 1 p.2 #55 Nov. 29, 1867 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, William Horatio 26 years 5 months 4 days of age, married, born in Loraine Co., Ohio, farmer, died from Consumption. Lib.1 p.1 #20 Dec. 4, 1867 Claybanks, Oceana Co., Michigan Winderkneck, Augusta 4 years of age, born in Claybanks, burned in dwelling house, parents: Henry & Emily Winderknech of Claybanks. p.2 #21 Dec. 4, 1867 Claybanks Winderkneck, Emily 3 yrs. of age, burned in dwelling house, parents: Henry & Emily Winderknech of Claybanks. p.2 #22 Dec. 4, 1867 Claybanks Winderkneck, Rosey 2 years of age, burned in dwelling house, parents: Henry & Emily Winderknech of Claybanks. p.2 #23 Dec. 4, 1867 Claybanks Winderkneck, Mary 6 months of age, burned in dwelling house, parents: Henry & Emily Winderknech of Claybanks. Liber 1 p.2 #27 Dec. 7, 1867 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Webber, Charles _____? and 2 months of age, Diarrhea & Dysentery, Lewis Webber and Frederick Webber of Claybanks *ink blot over a lot of the information so this record is incomplete. Liber 1 p.2 #28 *(no date only year, but filed on May 30th of 1868) Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan Bradley, Charles 27, married, Engineer, died from accident-fell from house. Liber 1 p.2 #29 1867 *(no date listed but was filed in 1868), Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Wakefield, Eliza Jane 1 year 6 months 3 days of age, born in Weare, Oceana Co., Mich., died from Congestion of lungs, parents: John J. & Harriet Wakefield of Pentwater. Liber 1 p.1 #2 Dec. 25, 1867 (*listed in the 1868), Otto, Oceana Co., Michigan Gustin, Harriet 4 months 9 days of age, died from Fits, born in Otto, parents: Daniel N. & Eliza J. Gustin of Otto. Lib.1 p.1 #18 Dec. 27, 1867 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Hendrickson, Moss, single male, 50 years of age, born in Norway, farmer, died from Chill and fever, parents: father born in Norway & mother born in Germany. Liber 1 p.2 #57 Dec. 29, 1867 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Rody, Amy E. 18 years 12 days of age, married, born in Montcalm Co., Michigan, died from Consumption. Liber 1 p.2 #38 Dec. 30, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Reed, Sylvia A. 20 years 7 months 26 days of age, single, born in Wellington, Ohio, Invalid, died from Consumption. *I located Sylvia in the June 1860 census for Wellington, Lorain Co. Ohio. Her parents were James 44 & Pheobe Reed 40 along with siblings: Benjamin 17, Sylvia 13 and Julia 54 who was probably an Aunt. All these people were born in Ohio. Liber 1 p.1 #15 December 31, 1867 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Colburn, Sarah 4 months 3 days of age, born in Shelby, died from Dropsy of brain, parents: William & Jane Colburn of Shelby. Liber 1 p.2 #41 Dec. 31, 1867 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Calbick, Mary 21 days of age, born in Pentwater, died from Fits *(seizures), parents: William B. & Mary Calbick of Pentwater *I located William 32 & his wife Mary 29 & children: Ellen 8, Margret 1 in the August 1870 census for Pentwater. William was a Sailor born in Canada, Mary born in Canada, Ellen born in New York and Margret born in Michigan. 1868 Liber 1 p.1 #11 January 16, 1868 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Waterman, Morgan 17 years of age, born in Purpouis??, Ohio, occupation Sawyer, died from Small Pox, parents: S. Waterman & mother not listed. Liber 1 p.4 #67 Feb. *(no day listed) 1868 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Knight, Eli 41 years 6 months 15 days of age, born in Pennsylvania, farmer, killed by fall of tree, parents: unknown of New York. Liber 1 p.1 #3 Feb. 4, 1868 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Beard, Alvina A. 5 years 6 months 4 days of age, died from ? Spinal Aff?, born in Girard, Michigan, Parents: Moses S. & Hannah C. Beard of Otto. Liber 1 p.2 #39 Feb. 4, 1868 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Durkee, Lewellyn 2 months 18 days of age, born in Pentwater, died from Congestion of the lungs, parents: Samuel C. & Amanda Durkee of Pentwater. Liber 1 p.2 #58 Feb. 16, 1868 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Rankins, Elizabeth 41, married, born in Virginia, died from Chronic Diarrhea. Liber 1 p.1 #8 February 16, 1868 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Haynes, Walter D. 2 years 21 days of age, born in Otto, died from Lung fever, parents: Joseph M. & Laurel A. Haynes of Otto. Liber 1 p.2 #45 Feb. 16, 1868 Grant, Oceana County, Michigan Brocker, Eli 10 months 4 days of age, born in Grant, died from Typhoid, Pnuemonia & Dysentery, parents: John & Hanna Brocker Liber 1 p.3 #60 February 27, 1868 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Mathews, Luancy M. (female) 2 years 3 months 5 days of age, born in Iowa, Fayette County, T Owen *(? I don’t know what the T Owen means), died of Eryepelas? *(this is probably Ensyphalitis) Parents: Robert M. Mathews & Esther Wainright *note the handwriting was very hard to read and I put down what I saw. Liber 1 p.2 #47 Feb. 29, 1868 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Brown, Alvin 36 years 18 days of age, single, died from Consumption Liber 1 p.1 #4 Feb 30, 1868 Otto, Oceana Co., Michigan Swansen, Minerva A. 31 years 8 days of age, married, born in Moziertown, Pennsylvania, Housekeeper, died from Consumption, Parents: William & Phoebe Webber of Moziertown, Pennsylvania. Lib.1 p.1 #19 March 5, 1868 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Sheler, Margret 31 years 3 months of age, married, born in Germany, died from hemorrhaging (she bleed to death). *I located Margaret in the 1860 census for Claybanks: birth place Prussia, husband Adam 38 born in Prussia, children: Catherine 3 and Joseph 1 both born in Michigan. Liber 1 p.2 March 5, 1868 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Thayer, Julia 28 years 2 months 7 days of age, married, born in Michigan, farming, died from Dysentery, parents: Harvey Coal Liber 1 p.1 #16 March 10, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Orhsha, Tenniso Caber, 5 months, Indian girl, born in Elbridge, died from unknown cause, parents: Ea ber orh she & Orh zon quah of Elbridge Liber 1 p.2 #26 March 15, 1868 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Bingham or Baughm, John 1 year 11 days of age, born in Claybanks, died from Diarrhea & Dysentery, parents: Adam & Charlotte Bingham of Claybanks. Liber 1 p.1 #14 March 19, 1868 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Pittenger, Catharine 20 years 5 months of age, single, born in Ohio, Housekeeper, died from Consumption, parents: Alexander & Eliza Jane or Jauce/Jance? of Shelby Liber 1 p.2 #53 March 27, 1868 Hart, Oceana Co., Michigan Stricklin, Edwin 48 years 11 months 5 days of age, married, farmer, born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, died from Liver complaint. Liber 1 p.1 #7 March 29, 1868 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Potter, George H. 35 years 2 months 25 days of age, born in East Virgil, New York, farmer, died from Congestion of Fever, parents: Johathan (dead) & Betsey Potter of Lapeer, New York. Liber 1 p.2 #56 April 3, 1868 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, Orange E. 6 months 12 days of age, born in Hart, died from Consumption, parents: William H. & Adelia Cole of Hart. Liber 1 p.4 #80 April 18, 1868 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Fobiar?, Elizabeth 67, married, housekeeper, died from fall of tree, born in Canada, parents unknown. Liber 1 p.5 #86 April 19, 1868 Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan Marvin, Orlo E. 62, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Diabetes, parents unknown Liber 1 p.1 #17 April 26, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Tembertoo, Eddy 14 years 4 months of age, Indian boy, unknown cause of death, born in Grand River, farmer, parents: Tembertoo & N egos quah of Elbridge. Liber 1 p.5 #88 April 26, 1868 Newfield, Oceana Co., Michigan Kelley, George 11 months 17 days of age, born in Newfield, died from Inflamation of Bowels, parents: Martin & Mary Ann Kelley of Newfield Liber 1 p.5 #82 May 25, 1868 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, Margaret 71, widow, born in Canada, housekeeping, died from old age, parents unknown. Liber 1 p.1 #1 June 5, 1868 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Gustin, Eliza J. 40 yrs. 19 days of age, born in New York, married, of Otto Township, died from Lung fever, housekeeper, parents: Herman Harrington of New York. Liber 1 p.5 #84 June 17, 1868 Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan Churchell, Jane P. 29 years 7 months 26 days of age, married, house keeper, born in New York, died from Consumption. Liber 1 p.5 #100 July 4, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana Co., Mich. Ma-O-buh-too, Mrs. Female Indian, age unknown, died from Child birth, parents: unknown Liber 1 p.5 #97 July 5, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana county, Michigan Mah-Kuh-da-o-quet, Julia female Indian, age and cause unknown, born in Elbridge, parents: David-Mak-kuh-da-o-quet & Ah zho Meck of Elbridge Liber 1 p.5 #89 August 8, 1868 Newfield, Oceana Co., Michigan Markwick, Hattie 7 days of age, born in Newfield, died from Inflamation of Bowels, no parents listed. Liber 1 p.5 #87 August 13, 1868 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Bearss, male 6 days of age, born in Shelby, parents: Abraham & Phoebe Bearss of Shelby Liber 1 p.4 #79 August 15, 1868 Claybanks, Oceana Co., Michigan Odell, Elmer 6 years 2 months 7 days of age, born in Claybanks, no cause listed, parents: John & Mary Odell of Claybanks. Liber 1 p.4 #78 August 17, 1868 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Lefler, Hezekiah 2 years 5 months 8 days of age, born in Canada, died from Inflamation of the Brain, parents; Joh W. & Charity Lefler of Golden Liber 1 p.5 #90 Aug. 28, 1868 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Wright, Seth 35, married, Indian, farmer, born in Leighton, died from Consumption, parents: Nay-aw-quot & Ke-ne-we-qe-zhe-go-quay of Gull Prairie. Liber 1 p.5 #98 Sept. 1868 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Pa Que-Tusk, James 3 years of age, male Indian, born in Elbridge, cause unknown, parents: John & Mary Pa Que Tusk of Shelby Liber 1 p.1 #6 September 6, 1868 Otto, Oceana Co., Michigan Potter, George T. 3 years 2 months of age, born in Otto, died from Flux, parents: George H. & Emily Potter of Otto. Liber 1 p.5 #81 Oct. 4, 1868 Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan Worden, Sophia 1 year 7 months 19 days of age, born in Shelby, died from Diarrhea, parents: Alvira & Elizabeth Worden of Shelby Liber 1 p.5 #96 Oct. 15, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Chah me male Indian, age and cause unknown, born in Elbridge, parents: John & Mary Wesley of Elbridge Liber 1 p.5 #85 Oct. 17, 1868 Batavia, New York Churchell, Ida M. 1 year 3 months 26 days of age, born in Shelby, died from Dropsy, parents: Walter H. & Jane P. Churchell of Shelby. *Jane died June 17, 1868. Liber 1 p.5 #95 Oct. 28, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan See Moo 2 years of age, male Indian, born in Elbridge, cause unknown, parents: Pah She tah (mother) & David Mah hub daoquat of Elbridge Liber 1 p.5 # 94 Nov. 3, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana Co., Michigan Pah-she-tah 40, female Indian, born in Flatt River, Michigan, burned, parents: Pe-au-noo & Wuh-she-nu-qha-quet of Elbridge Liber 1 p.5 #83 Nov. 24, 1868 Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan Gore, Samuel L. 40 years, 1 month 17 days of age, born in New York, farmer, died from Congestion of lungs, parents: Han & Marand Gore of Shelby Liber 1 p.5 #92 Nov. 28, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana county, Michigan Stoneman, O-gim-os male Indian, married, age unknown, cause unknown, born in Flatt River, Michigan, farmer, parents: Kah-bah-mous-esa & Wah-Suh-no-queh of Elbridge Liber 1 p.5 #91 Dec. 3, 1868 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Shaw-Won, Alex 7 months, male Indian, born in Lighton, Berrien Co., Michigan, died from Lung fever, parents: Shaw-won & Keche of Crystal Liber 1 p.4 #63 Dec. 10, 1868 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Blanchard, Charles 1 year 5 months of age, born in Berrien Springs, died from fever, parens: William H. & Louiza Elizabeth Blanchard of Benona. Liber 1 p.5 #99 Dec. 18, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Bennett, Wilber F. S. 6 years 5 months 19 days of age, male Indian, born in Emmet Co., Mich, parents: Isaac & Martha Bennett of Elbridge Liber 1 p.5 #93 Dec. 25, 1868 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Stoneman, Lo day 20 years 6 months of age, single, male Indian, died from Scrofula, born in Flatt River, Michigan, parents: O-gim-os & Weh-zhe-be of Elbridge. Lib. 1 p.4 #77 Dec. 26, 1868 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Spaid, Edith E. 2 months 14 days of age, born in Golden, died from Liver complaint, parents: John H. & Charlotte A. Spaid of Golden. 1869 Liber 1 p.9 #159 Feb. 14, 1869 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan. Althouse, Unnamed girl 8 days of age, cause of death unknown. Parents: James W. and Orpha Althouse of Hart. Liber 1 p.7 #183 September 25, 1869 Golden, Oceana Co., Michigan. Hunter, J. L. born in Golden, 8 months 13 days, died of Inflammation of Spine, parents: Liberty and Mahala C. Hunter of Golden. Liber 1 p.8 #141 November 20, 1869 Newfield, Oceana Co., Michigan Chellis, Martin 6 years 3 months 15 days old, born in Lansing, Michigan, died of Dropsy on the Brain. Parents: John A. and Mary Jane Chellis of Newfield. Liber 1 p.8 #153 December 16, 1869 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Lacey, Luella 5 months 9 days of age, born in Hart, died from Ensypelas, parents: Aaron Lacey and Clara of Hart, Michigan. 1870 Liber 1 p.10 #193 Nov. 24, 1870 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Putney, Amos W. 35 years 4 months 1 day of age, born in Ohio, farmer, died of a Chronic Disease, parents: Barnard & Betsey Putney, a farmer of Hart. Liber 1 p.15 #2 December 1870 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Aiken, Stillman 36 year old married man of Ferry, born in Ohio/New York?, Farmer died of Small Pox. Liber 1 p.15 December 1870 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Aiken, Margaret 37 year old married female of Ferry, born in Georgetown, Ohio, died of Small Pox, Parents: Daniel Wood and Mary Wood of Waterloo, Indiana. *(Stillman & Margaret left 3 children orphaned; the youngest one Ella was adopted by Erastus and Helen Smith of Ferry.) 1871 Liber 1 p.17 #41 March 1, 1871 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Duke, Julian female, (African) age unknown, married, died of child birth, farmer’s wife….parents: unknown *(Julia was born in Delhi, New York about 1828 and was married to Walter Duke.) Liber 1 p.17 #42 March 1, 1871 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Duke, unnamed 1 day old, (African), sex unknown, cause of death unknown, parents: Walter Duke and Julian of Michigan Liber 1 p.17 #38 September 29, 1871 in Benona, Oceana Co., Michigan. Christopherson, Stephina of Benona, born in Norway, married 31 years 3 months 5 days of age, died of Gravel, parents: Moses Larsen and Anna Mary Larsen of Norway. p. 36 vol.1 #674 November 10, 1871 in Brookfield, Eaton Co., Michigan Baxter, Margaret Ann 3 years 3 months 16 days, female child born in Ovid, Branch County, Michigan, died of Billious Fever, Parents: George and Mary J. Baxter of Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan. *This family eventually moved to Oceana County 1872 Liber 1 p.20 #1 May 27, 1872 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan. Holcomb, Porter married male, 46 years 8 months of age, born in Ohio, farmer, died of Dyspepsia?, parent: Levi Holcomb of Ionia, Michigan and mother Laura Holcomb deceased. May 27, 1872 Holcomb, Horace Porter (Levi, Levi, Ezra, Lt. David, Lt. Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Thomas, Gilbert, Thomas, Ellis, Charles, Roger, John, John, Walter, John, John, John, Walter, Benede, John) *(I added this list of Porter’s traced ancestors found on Ancestry.com) 46 died in Oceana County, Michigan, born in Florence, Erie County, Ohio. Porter married Sarah Harrington from McPherson. Horace Porter Holcomb was a farmer in Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan. He moved from Florence, Ohio to Medina County, Ohio in the late 1840’s and about 1853 to Muir, Ionia County, Michigan. Between 1865 and 1870 he moved to Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan. His father Levi Holcomb II moved along with him. Liber 1 p.24 #97 June 8, 1872 Ludington, Mason County, Michigan. Mathews, Byron 21 years 2 months of age died of Small Pox, born in Wisconsin, farmer, parents: Thomas C. Mathews and Charity Mathews of Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan. August 11, 1872 Knapp, Nathaniel Obituary from the Thurs. Aug. 22, 1872, page 3 of the Oceana County Journal of Hart, Oceana County, Michigan, died August 11, 1872. Nathaniel Knapp was husband of Sarah Louw. Nathaniel was born in 1829 in New York. There was a sad accident on August 6, 1872 when Nathan Knapp was thrown from the tongue of a wagon which was loaded with hay…the wheel passing over his face, mangling it badly. Mr. Knapp lived in great distress for 5 days when death ended his sufferings. He leaves a wife and 6 children. Liber 1 p.20 #15 August 11, 1872 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, Nathaniel 43 married, farmer, killed by accident 1873 p. 69 vol.1 #157 Feb. 12, 1873 Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan Baxter, Richard S. 11 day old male child born in Michigan, died of Bloody Dysentary, parents: George & Mary J. Baxter of Brookfield, Michigan. Liber 1 p.28 #34 September 14, 1873 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Hindes, Loren E. 5 years 30 days of age, born in Michigan, died from smothered in sand, parents: John H. Hindes deceased & Caroline Hindes of Ferry. Liber 1 p.28 #33 September 17, 1873 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Jackson, Mary J. 29 years of age, born in Pennsylvania, housework, killed by Lightening, parents: unknown & Maria Bean of Ashtabula, Ohio. Liber 1 p.28 #37 September 25, 1873 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Hindes, John H. 37 years 5 months 9 days of age, born in Canada West, farmer, died from Flux, parents: Moses S. & Joanna Hindes of Freemont, Michigan. *1900 Ferry census. *Moses S. Hindes, born Feb.1838 in Canada (English), father born in Vermont, mother born in Canada (Eng), Moses is a farmer who has been married 40 years, wife Martha M. 55 born August 1844 in Vermont, both parents born in Vermont, daughter Alice 17 born in November 1882 in Michigan, single son Harry 15 born October 1884 in Michigan, farm laborer, daughter-in- law Bertha 27 born in March 1873 in Michigan, father born in Illinois, mother born in Pennsylvania, Bertha has been married for 5 years and has 2 living children out of 3 births, grand-daughter Vera B. 3 born in January 1897 in Michigan, both parents born in Michigan, grand-daughter Dorris R. 3/12 born in Feb.1900 in Michigan, both parents born in Michigan. *also living in this home is a brother David S. Hindes 65 born in April 1845 in Canada (Eng), father born in Vermont, mother born in Canada (Eng), David is divorced and a farmer. LIber 1 p.28 #35 October 2, 1873 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Hindes, Ella J. 1 year 5 months 21 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Flux, parents: John H. & Caroline Hindes of Ferry. Liber 1 p.28 #36 October 23, 1873 Ferry, Oceana county, Michigan Hindes, Fanny M. 12 years 11 months 15 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Consumption, parents: John H. Hindes deceased & Caroline Hindes of Ferry. Liber 1 p.31 #100 November 18, 1873 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan. Mathews, Permelia A. 1 year 8 months 26 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Brain Fever, parents: Edward and Aurora Mathews of Weare. 1874 Liber 1 p.97 #65 Feb. 15, 1874 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Putney, Ernest A. male born in Michigan to Ashley C. Putney of Ferry, born in Ohio, farmer and Maria born in New York. Liber 1 p.33 #3 May 2, 1874 in Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Hendrickson, Mary born in Michigan, single female, 22 years 6 months 3 days of age, died of Heart decease, Parents: Tolef and Neckolina Hendrickson of Benona. Liber 1 p.33 #4 June 25, 1874 in Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Hendrickson, Nickolina, married female, born in Norway, 48 years 7 months 23 days of age, residence was in Benona, died of Sun-stroke, parents: Peter Peterson and Martha Peterson of Norway. Liber 1 p.34 #31 August 25, 1874 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan. Mathews, Lillie M. 13 months of age, born in Michigan, died of Dysentery, parents: L. Scott Mathews of Hart and Roena Mathews of Hart. 1875 Liber 1 p.39 #39 Feb. 5, 1875 in Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. June, Cyrus P. born in New York, Blacksmith, married male, 42 years old died of consumption, parents unknown. Liber 1 p.38 #11 September 27, 1875 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, John 9 months 4 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Dropsy of the brain, parents: Erastus D. Smith & Hellen Smith of Ferry. Liber 1 p.39 #38 October 8, 1875 Golden, Oceana Co., Michigan. Hunter, Mahala C. married 45 year old female, born in Michigan, farmer’s wife, died of Inflammation of Bowels, parents unknown Liber 1 p.41 #77 November 10, 1875 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Mich. Hunter, Martha Jane 6 years 2 months 6 days of age, born in Chicago, died of Scarlet Fever, parents: John and Margaret Hunter of Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan. P.154 #127 November 15, 1875 Royalton, Berrien County, Michigan Hunter, Betsy 60 years of age, widow, born in Ohio, housekeeper, died of lung fever. 1876 1876 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Compton, Sarah J. (Welch) born August 9, 1830 New York, married to William H. Compton of Benona Liber 1 p.46 #75 June 4, 1876 Oceana co., Mich. Post, Horace C. 4 days of age, born in Leavitt, Mich., died from debility, parents: James S. Post & Ella A. Post of Leavitt. June 28, 1876 Liber 1 p.46 #67 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, Margarett 41 years 8 months 10 days of age, married, born in New York, house keeper, died from flowing? Parents: William Cahoon born in Canada & Jane Cahoon born in New York. Liber 1 p.46 #77 November 4, 1876 Grant, Oceana County, Michigan Carwright, Mary 10 years 8 months 24 days of age, born in Wisconsin, farmer’s daughter, died from unknown causes, parents: George Cartwright and Pennia of Grant, Oceana County, Michigan. 1877 Liber 1 p.52 #88 June 2, 1877 in Benona, Oceana County, Michigan. Hendrickson, Johonas 61, married male, born in Norway, farmer, died of Cancer. 1878 Liber 1 p.55 #48 March 26, 1878 Golden Post, James S. married, 56 years 1 month of age, of Golden twp., born in New York, farmer, died from consumption. Parents unknown. Liber 1 p.53 #4 April 27, 1878 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, Harriet A. 64 years of age, married, born in New York, Weaver, died from unknown cause, parents: Ephraim Green born in New York. *(Harriet Abigail Greene known as Abby was married to Timothy Smith born 1810 in New York. They came to Oceana County in 1863 with their children along with Erastus Smith and his family and settled in Ferry Township.) Liber 1 p.55 #45 June 7, 1878 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan June, Alfred D. 15 of Golden, born in Michigan, occupation Shingle Jointer, killed by Shingle Jointer, parents: Cyrus and Sarah June of Golden. Liber 1 p.53 #3 September 17, 1878 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. Keech, Earnest E. 1 year 6 months of age, born in Michigan, died of Spinal Meningitis, Parents: Hiram and Eliza Keech of Otto, Michigan Liber 1 p.56 #61 October 2, 1878 in Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan. Croff, Nathan 83 born in Mass., married, farmer, died of old age. Liber 1 p.56 #75 October 14, 1878 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Hunter, Edwin 1 day old, born in Michigan, cause of death unknown, Parents: Liberty and Sarah Hunter of Golden. 1879 Liber 1 p.57 #12 September 28, 1879 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Chellis, James B. 20, born in Indiana, laborer, died of Spinal fever, Parents: John A. and Mary J. Chellis of Ferry. Liber 1 p.61 #90 October 11, 1879 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Hunter, ____ 1 day old, cause unknown, parents: Liberty and Nancy Hunter of Golden. *(Nancy can’t be right because Liberty was married to Sarah at this time.) 1880 Liber 1 page 109 #2 Feb.23, 1880 Blue Lake Township, Muskegon County, Michigan Morgan, Richard S. Married male 61 years old, born in Ohio, farmer, died of Lung Fever, Parents unknown. Liber 1 p.64 #48 Oct. 3, 1880 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Poe, James M. 4 months 15 days of age died of Whooping Cough, born in Michigan, parents: William Poe farmer born in Michigan and Marietta Poe born in New York. Liber 1 p.64 #49 October 3, 1880 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan. Poe, Winnifred 2 years 6 months of age died of Whooping Cough, both children born in Michigan, parents of both children William & Maritt Poe Liber 1 p.255 #860 November 20, 1880 in Lake Township, Berrien County, Michigan. Hunter, Joseph married, age about 57, Plasterer, born in Ohio, died of cholera morbus, parents died in his infancy. 1882 Liber 1 p.77 May 1, 1882 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, Mary E. 4 days of age, born in Ferry, died from unknown cause, parents: Erastus D. Smith and Hellen Smith of Ferry, Michigan. Liber 1 p.83 #127 August 12, 1882 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Mathews, infant 1 month 21 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Spinal Mengetus, parents: Frank and Addie Mathews of Golden September 14, 1882 Liber 1 p.81 #81 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, J. H. 5 months 1 day of age, born in Hart, died from Cholera infatum, parents: Andrew J. Cole & Mary J. Cole of Hart. 1883 Liber 1 p.87 #271 February 7, 1883 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Wheeler, Amos R. 67 years 7 months of age, married, born in Vermont, Merchant and Lumber man, died of inflamation of stomach. Parents: Amos R. Wheeler and Lydia both of Vermont. P.287 #151 May 3, 1883 in Royalton, Berrien County, Michigan. Hunter, Elijah 62, single, born in Ohio, died of pneumonia, occupation transient, father Robinson Hunter. Liber 1 p.85 #38 May 18, 1883 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan. Wickham, Roscoe C. 3 years old died of Scarletina, parents: Dewitt C. Wickham of Michigan and mother unknown. Liber 1 p.84 #11 June 5, 1883 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Cargill, Mary 23, married, born in Ohio, housekeeper, died from lung consumption, parents: unknown Liber 1 p.84 #12 December 10, 1883 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Cargill, Loretta 25 years 9 months 1 day of age, married, born in Michigan, house keeping, died from Morphine Suicide, parents: Andrew Whistler & Annie of Mont Charles, Michigan. 1884 Liber 1 p.93 #95 March 15, 1884 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Shirts, Samuel 85 years 6 months, died in a house fire, a farmer born in Pennsylvania. 1885 Liber 1 p.98 #29 May 22, 1885 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, Harley 86 years. 5 months 20 days of age, born in Vermont, married, parents unknown Liber 1 p.101 #95 December 25, 1885 in Benona, Oceana Co., Michigan. Hendrickson, Otto, farmer’s child, born in Michigan, died of inffection of the brain; age 5 years 11 months 27 days old, parents: Henry J. and Rachel Hendrickson of Benona. 1886 Liber 1 p.105 #23 February 6, 1886 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Spencer, Sylvester 56, married, born in New York, farmer, died of Consumption. Parents: John & Margaret Spencer, both born in New York Liber 1 p.105 #252 Feb.13, 1886 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan. Keech, Eunice 86 born in New York, died from Asthma at 86 years of age, Parents: Elijah & Polly Bogue or Bogen or Bogur, both parents dead. Sept. 5, 1886 Pentwater, Michigan O’Brien, Charles b. March 25, 1886, Pentwater, MI. d. September 05, 1886, Pentwater, MI. Liber 1 p.107 #64 May 28, 1886 in Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Althouse, Perlina 79 years 26 days of age, widow, born in New York, died of Paralysis, Parents: John Wolcott born in Conn. and Nancy Wolcott born in New York. Liber 1 p.104 #2 September 27, 1886 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Apple, George C. 14 years of age, born in Ohio, farmer of Ferry, died of gun shot, parents: Samuel and Josephine Apple. 1887 February 12, 1887 Liber 1 p.114 #89 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Payne, Earnest Edward 6 years 11 months 27 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause. Parents: Charles & May or Mary? Payne of Benona. Liber 1 p.110 #17 March 21, 1887 Critchet, Mary 40 born in Ohio, farmer, died of Heart Disease, parents: Fredric Hurvil and Maria of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 1 p.103 #132 October 20, 1887 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Cartrite, Homer 12 years 8 months 6 days of age, born in Michigan, died of gun shot, parents: George W. Cartwrite of Otto, Oceana Co., Michigan Liber 1 p.110 #16 December 8, 1887 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Fish, Isabell 39, born in New York, farmer, married, died from Consumption, parents: John & Philanda Parmington of New York. Dec. 8, 1887 Obit. Fish, Isabel Lucretia Parmington Chalker, Wife of Charles Edmund Fish, born August 4, 1848 in Tyre, Seneca County, New York, died December 8, 1887 in Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Isabell was born to ____ Parmington & Philinda. Isabella’s first husband was James Chalker. Dec. 24, 1887 Pentwater, Michigan O’Brien, James Jennings b. September 08, 1872, Pentwater, MI. d. December 24, 1887, Pentwater, MI. 1888 April 27, 1888 Oceana County, Michigan Schmiedeknecht, Phillip born September 2, 1830 in Hannover, Germany, married Gretchen 1854 in Germany, died April 27, 1888 Oceana County, Michigan. Gretchen died 1871 in Tinley Park, Illinois. They had seven children: Margrette b.8-26-1855 Germany, Rebecca, John b.9-22-1861 Hannover, Germany, died July 1948 Oceana County, Michigan, married Fredrica Rager (5-1866-1943), Sophia, Henry b.1-1-1865 Germany, Doria, Fred b9-20-1870. After Gretchen’s death in 1871, Phillip married Margrett Harjes (b.1847) in 1872 in Chicago, Illinois. They had nine children: Charles (Dick) 1873, Gustie 1875, Eli 1877, Marie 1878, Emma 1879, Anna 1881, Bessie 1883, Minnie 1885, George July 10, 1887. Margrett later married George Baxter October 6, 1894. 1889 Liber 1 p.122 #38 April 18, 1889 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Rice, John 65 years 5 months 17 days old, born in Ohio, married, farmer, of Ferry, died of Rheumatism of stomach, parents born in New York, names unknown. Liber 1 p.122 #22 June 10, 1889 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Hawley, Harry 11 months 11 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Measles, parents: Oral Z. & Ellen A. Hawley of Newfield. Liber 1 p.122 #34 October 12, 1889 Ferry, Oceana Co., Michigan. Sumner, George W. 56 ½ years of age, farmer, born in New York, married, died of Heart Disease, parents: Reuben Sumner Liber 1 p.122 #40 October 30, 1889 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Williams, Richard 72 years of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Insanity, parents unknown. 1890 Liber 1 p.130 #74 June 1, 1890 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan. Wickham, Addie 37, married, born in New York, housekeeper, died of Dropsy of Heart. 1891 Vol. 4 page 250 #390 January 21, 1891 Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan Baxter, unnamed white male, stillborn, parents: Alexander Baxter born in Michigan, occupation Moulder & Johanna Baxter born in Wisconsin, living in Muskegon. Page 134 Liber 1 #45 May 22, 1891 in Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Baxter, Mary J., age 43 years, 6 months, died of Congestion of Lungs, housekeeper. Parents: Richard S. Morgan and Margarette A. of Michigan. *(note…less than three months after Mary Jane died, her 5 year old son Harvey H. died.) Liber 1 page 134 #46 August 13, 1891 in Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Baxter, Harvey H. 5 years old, died of La Grip and Spinal Fever and New Monia, born in Michigan, parents: George T. Baxter and Mary J. Baxter December 12, 1891 obit. Houghtaling, William H. died of heart failure at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George Dennison, Saturday, Dec. 12, 1891, age 73 years, 4 months and 25 days. Mr. Houghtaling was born in Hudson, New York July 17, 1818. He moved with his parents to Allegny & Yates County New York. He married in Yates County, New York, had nine children of which 3 survive: Mrs. George Dennison, Fountain Houghtaling of Hart and Henry of Kent County, Michigan. He came to Kent County in 1865 then to Oceana County in 1875. His wife died 28 years ago & Mrs. Dennison kept house for him until she married 21 yrs age since which time he has had one of the best homes with her. “Grandpa” Houghtaling was one of the solid steady kind of men that make the world better having lived in it. For years he has been a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church & a consistant one. When he first came to Elbridge he joined the M. E. Class Organized in the Sayles district and became its leader. He was a staunch prohibitionist, and his line of life & action had no uncertain sound about it in matters that pertained to what is right and good. The heighborhood where he lived and moved will miss him in his fatherly, quiet, pleasant ways and counsel…Rest in Peace. 1893 January 11, 1893 Obit. Payne, William 56 died in Shelby. Born July 8, 1836 in Stockton, New York. Married Sally Wade in S. Dayton, New York on September 9, 1857. Liber 1 p.146 #43 July 24, 1893 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Apple, Samuel 72 years of age, married, born in Germany, farmer, died of Pluresy of Lungs….parents: Adam and Gertrude Apple both dead. Liber 1 p.146 #98 September 10, 1893 Benona, Oceana Co., Michigan Hendrikson, Ettie age not listed died of Whooping Cough, born in Michigan, parents: John and Matilda Hendrickson Liber 1 p.147 #73 October 8, 1893 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Almira E. 53 years of age, married, parents: E. G. & Emily Ney of Locke, Michigan *(Ingham County) Liber 1 p.145 #23 November 17, 1893 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, Alice 41 years 9 months 28 days of age, widow, born in Michigan, died from Consumption, parents: Liberty Hunter born in Ohio, living in Golden, Michigan & Elizabeth born in Indiana of Budianan, Michigan. *In the 1860 census for Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Alice was 9 years of age living with her parents and 5 siblings: Clarinda 17, Mary E. 14, Lucinda 12, Arthur 3 & and infant sister 3 months of age. All these children were born in Michigan. 1894 January 15, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #100 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Ward, William E. 75, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Paralysis, parents: unknown. January 19, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #23 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, Hattie 8 days old, born in Michigan, cause of death unknown, parents: W. C. & Esther Smith of Weare, Michigan January 20, 1894 Liber 2 p. 2 #37 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan McKay, Simeon J. 63, married, born in Penn., farmer, died from consumption, parents: ___ & ___ McKay New York *In the 1880 Claybanks census records it shows that Simeon was born in New York & his father was born in Vermont & mother born in Massachusetts. Also it shows his wife as Pheby A. born abt. 1833 in New York. January 26, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #61 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Irish, Luther 78 years 5 months of age, married, born in New York, Doctor, died from Stricture, parents: Wing & Malera Irish, New York. January 26, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #63 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Gregoire, Emmaline J. 59 years 1 month of age, married, b/p unknown, died from heart trouble, parents: unknown. January 27, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #99 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Austy-Au-Sung, Martha 75, married, born in Michigan, Housekeeper, died from LaGrippe, parents unknown. January 28, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #93 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Matthews, Esther female, married, 67 years 7 months and 16 days of age, born in Pennsylvania, died of broken hip, parents unknown. *note from the researcher: Back in those times the knowledge of how to fix or treat a broken hip was unknown. When people broke a hip, of course they would be bed ridden, which would sometimes cause a blood clot, caused from the inactivity, along with the fact that blood clots sometimes occur with a traumatic injury such as a broken bone. A blood clot could form and break off into the artery and go to the heart or lungs and cause immediate death. Also, an injured person of that age would probably go into C.H.F. (congestive heart failure). The lungs, probably the feet, legs and most likely clear up into the torso would fill up with fluid (edema) because the heart became too weak to pump off the excess fluids throughout the body. Also with inactivity a person often developed pneumonia. I thought this might help you to understand why a person back in those times could die from a broken hip. January 30, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #48 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Sample, Henry 83 years 1 month 17 days of age, married, born in New York, Laborer, died from Inflammation of Stomach. Parents: John & Barbara Sample Livingston County, New York. *In the 1880 census for Hart; Henry 68 born in New York, both his parents born in Penn. Henry is a Gardner, his wife Mary E. 58 born in Penn & both her parents born in Penn. Children living with them Henry D. 34 born in New York, Horrace D. 21 born in Michigan & Lottie E. 18 born in Michigan. February 5, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #105 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Robinson, Fanny 94 yrs. 11 months 13 days of age, married, born in New York, Housekeeper, died from Paralysis, Parents unknown. *Fanny Robinson was living in Whitestown, Oneida Co., New York in the Oct 5, 1850 census. February 6, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #6 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Golden, William Robert 37 years 3 months 18 days of age, married, born in Ohio, Painter, died from consumption, parents: William & Esther Golden. February 6, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #111 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Reynolds, Melissa B. 70 yrs of age, married, born in New York, housewife, died from LaGrippe, parents unknown *Melissa was married to William Reynolds born Jan. 1841 France. He was still living in Leavitt, Oceana Co., Michigan in the 1900 census. February 8, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #46 East Jordon, Michigan Peckham, James C. 32, married, born in Michigan, Dealer, died from Pneumonia, parents: Leland & Harriet Peckham of Hart. February 15, 1894 Lib. 2 p.3 #51 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Hyler, Maggie 25, single, born in Michigan, Feeble minded, died from Inflammation of Stomach, parents unknown. February 16, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #66 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Markevick, B. F. male, 59 yrs. 29 days of age, farmer, born in New York, died from Erysipelas, parents: Samuel Markwick February 17, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #98 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Thomas, Cyrus S. 59 yrs. 6 months 23 days of age, married, born in Ohio, farmer, died from Jaundice, parents: unknown. *In the July 18, 1850 census for Franklin Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio…his parents & siblings: John 62 Penn. farmer, Eleanor 58 Penn., Joseph 16 Ohio, Cyrus 14 Ohio & Ebenezer 9 Ohio. In the June 1860 census for Knox Twp., Holmes County, Ohio, Cyrus is still single, living with his mother Eleanor 65, born in Penn., & siblings; Ester 40 Ohio, John 36 Ohio, William 31 Ohio, Elizabeth 28 Ohio, occupation; Milliner, Joseph 25 farm hand, ohio & Cyrus 22 farmhand, born in Ohio. (all the men are farmhands). Living next door is another brother; Ebenezer Thomas 21 born in Ohio, farmer, his wife Elizabeth 16 Ohio & son Joseph 1 Ohio. February 18, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #83 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Schmidt, Goteleb 70 years 9 months 3 days of age, single, born in Prussia, Butcher, died from Dropsy, parents: Ludwig & Elizabeth Schmeitz of Michigan February 21, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #86 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Noble, Paul 92 yrs. 28 days of age, died from old age, widower, farmer, born in New York, parents: Peter & Jane Noble both born in Massachusetts. February 22, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #64 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Dudley, Stephen 82 yrs. 5 months 2 days of age, married, born in Vermont, farmer, died from Heart Trouble, parents unknown. February 29, 1894 Liber 2 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Sutherland, unnamed female, ½ day old, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parens: William & Nettied Sutherland of Newfield. March _, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #74 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, Catherine 50 yrs 10 months of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Pneumonia, parents: Abraham & Catherine Coshmuin New York March 1, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #62 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Miller, Joseph 70 years 9 months of age, born in Ohio, farmer, died from Brights disease, parents: unknown. March 5, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #19 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Greiner, Elizabeth E. 6 months 22 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: John L. & Margret E. Greiner of Weare. March 10, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #102 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Prouty, Elizabeth 73 yrs. 7 months 7 days of age, born in Ohio, married, died from LaGrippe, Housekeeper; parents unknown. March 20, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #96 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Butts, Seth W. 2 yrs. 11 months 9 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Pneumonia, parents: Alonzo & Jennie Butts of Mears, Michigan. *In the June 1880 census for Golden, Alonzo was a boarder and working at a sawmill. He was born in Virginia, his father was born in Virginia and his mother was born in Ohio. March 26, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #13 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Peterson, Arthur 20 years 5 months 13 days of age, single, born in Michigan, Day Laborer, died from Consumption, parents: Lorene & Mary Peterson, both born in Denmark. March 29, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #120 Grant, Oceana County, Michigan Squires, Zela 5 days old, born in Michigan, died from Dropsy of Brain, parents: William & Orrissa Squires of Grant, Oceana County, Michigan. April 9, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #58 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Wolf, Charles S. 20 years 4 months, single, died from Rail Road accident, born in New York, parents: Lewis S. Wolf born in New York & Sarah D. Wolf born in New York. *(Sarah DeEtta (Smith) Wolf, her parents were Hamilton Smith & Lucy Ann Robinson from New York. Sarah’s brother Erastus Smith was living nearby in Ferry with his wife Helen and family) April 9, 1894 Obituary Wolfe, Charles S. was born in Tyre, Seneca County, New York December 26, 1873 and died in Shelby, Michigan April 9, 1894, one of the victims of the fearful wreck of the 9th. (Logging train accident) The funeral services were held in Ferry, Weds. @ 2p.m. conducted by Revs. Beach & Brown. The whole country mingled in the sorrow of the bereaved and a large number were present at the burial services. April 9, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #59 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Critchet, Allen 23 years 2 months of age, single, born in Michigan, died from Accident on Railroad, parents: Johnathan Critchet born in Ohio and Mary Critchet born in Indiana. April 10, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #60 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Critchet, Loren 20 years 4 months of age, single, born in Michigan, died from accident on Railroad, parents: Johnathan Critchet born in Ohio and Mary Critchet born in Indiana. *These two brothers and their best friend and neighbor Charles S. Wolf, all died when their group of loggers were headed home after a hard days work in the woods cutting and loading trees. On their return trip, carrying a full load of logs on the train, they rounded a curve and came upon a downed tree across the tracks. The train was powered by hot steam and tipped over and off the tracks. The nine men inside were trapped with the hot steam and water pouring onto them. All died except two men. April 11, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #44 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Wilson, Grace 2 months 24 days of age, born in Shelby, died from Whooping Cough, parents: Charles & Ala E. Wilson of Hart. April 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Wilson, Etta Grace 3 months 5 days of age died from Whooping Cough, born in Shelby, parents: Charles & Ermina Wilson of Hart. April 23, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #4 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Vincent, Aliance D. 1 year 10 months 22 days of age, male, born in Michigan, died from consumption, parents: Delos Vincent & Clara Vincent April 23, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #118 Grant, Oceana County, Michigan Myers, Kate 5 yrs. 6 months of age, born in Michigan, died from Pneumonia, parents: Hiram & Julia Myers of Grant, Oceana County, Michigan. April 24, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #3 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Derby, Charles 7 years 9 months 3 days of age, born in Michigan, poisoned by eating toad stools, parents: William Derby & Alzina May 3, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #30 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Hires, Annie 1 hour of age died from unknown cause, born in Michigan, parents: Carl & Lizzie Hires of Claybanks. May 16, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #85 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Noble, William 24 yrs. 8 months 16 days of age, born in Michigan, farmer, died from complication of diseases, parents: William & Elma Noble of Michigan May 16, 1894 Liber 2 p.6 #124 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Randolph, Lincoln 34 yrs. of age, single, farmer, born in Michigan, died from Typhoid Fever, parents: John Randolph New York & Elizabeth Randolph New York. May 17, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #67 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Sweet, Joseph W. 76 yrs. 9 months 15 days of age, married, farmer, born in New York, died from Pnuemonia, parents unknown May 20, 1894 Lib.2 p.2 #43 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Hook, Adam 39, married, born in Hicksville, Ohio, farmer, died from Gastritis of Stomach, parents: John & Mary Hook of Hicksville, Ohio. *In the July 27, 1870 census for Carryall Twp., Paulding Co., Ohio, p.10 I found Adam as a 14 year old living with his parents and siblings. His Parents were John Hook a farmer, born abt. 1823 in Switzerland, Mary born abt. 1831 in Ohio, children: Lydia A. 17, Margrat 16, Adam 14, Jacob 12, Issaac 10, John E. 7, Mandra 5, Levi E. 7 months, all born in Ohio. In the June 22, 1880 census for Carryall Township, Paulding Co., Ohio. John Hook 58 wife Mary 50 May 25, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #38 Colfax, Oceana County, Michigan Morlan, Thomas R. 4 years 1 month 16 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Fracture of skull by accident, parents: James M. & Mina Morlan of Colfax. May 29, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #1 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Bacon, Miranda R. 76 years 1 month 19 days of age, married, born in Canada, housewife, died from heart disease, parents: ___?Turner born in Canada & unknown mother born in Canada. May 29, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #45 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Frick, Christian 60, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Accidental shooting, parents: C. & Catherine Frick May 30, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #5 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Knudsen, Louis 53 years 7 months 5 days of age, married, born in Norway, Sailor, died from Dropsy of the heart, parents: M. Knudsen & Martha, both born in Norway. June 3, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #107 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Jones, Mary P. 27 yrs. 9 months 27 days of age, married, born in Michigan, School Teacher, died from Hemorrhage of the lungs, parents unknown. June 6, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #41 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Sabin, Pearl 1 year 1 month of age, born in Hart, died from Pneumonia, parents: Charles & Ada Sabin of Hart. June 9, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #81 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Espehaug, Moses 54 yrs. 10 months of age, born in Norway, farmer, died from unknown cause, married, parents unknown, born in Norway. June 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #55 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Scovell, O. T. H. (male) 70 years 4 months of age, married, born in Canada, Black Smith, died from consumption of lungs, parents: Oliver & Rebecca Scovell, Canada. June 13, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #11 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, Henry 1 day of age, born in Michigan, cause of death unknown, parents: Benjamin A. & Adda Smith born in Michigan. June 16, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #18 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Shaner, Anna M. 1 month 9 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: John H. & Catherine Shaner of Weare, Mich. June 17, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #110 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Wilder, Charles E. 8 months 20 days of age, born in Muskegon, Michigan, died from Croup, parents: Charles E. & Mary Wilder of Leavitt June 18, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #92 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Robinson, Earl G. 4 yrs. 5 months 11 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: John W. & Nellie Robinson of Mears, Michigan. June 18, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #104 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Carr, Lillian G. 19 yrs. 4 months 15 days of age, married, born in Penn., housekeeper, died from Child birth, parents: Leland C. & Victoria Brewster of Crystal, Mich. June 19, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #91 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Beckwith, William 16 yrs. 5 months 11 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Tuberculosis of Brain, parents: Renseler & Louisa Beckwith of Mears, Michigan. June 22, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #27 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Reed, Richard 22 years 1 month 22 days of age, single, died from Inflammation of the bowels, born in Michigan, farmer, parents: Richard Sr. & Jane Reed of Weare. July 5, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #88 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Williamson, Jacob 58 yrs 7 months 2 days of age, married, farmer, born in New York, died from Cancer of the liver, parents: John & Margaret Williamson New York July 7, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #33 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Teichthesen, Henry 77 yrs. 3 months of age, married, born in Germany, farmer, cause of death listed as Decline, parents: Henry Teichthesen & unknown mother both born in Germany. * In the 1880 census for Claybanks it shows Henry with his wife & children; wife Annie 49 born in Holland, children Lena, Sophia, John, Annie, Henry & Mattie all born in Michigan. Also on this census it shows their name spelled Tichtuchsen. July 9, 1894 Vol. B p.120 #2587 Keene Twp., Ionia County, Michigan Compton, Eber 61 years 11 months 19 days of age, married, male, born in New Jersey, died of Inflamation of Bowels, parents: David Compton and Hannah Compton of Michigan. July 19, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #69 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Brum, Miles F. 58 yrs. 6 months 18 days of age, married, farmer, died from Heart disease, parents unknown July 21, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #116 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Hirshberger, unnamed 2 hours of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: Noah P. & Malinda Hirshberger of Elbridge August 7, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #108 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Barney, Chauncy D. 3 yrs. 8 months 27 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Spinal fever, parents: Oliver & Agnes Barney of Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan. August 9, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #28 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Harding, Mary A. 65 years 4 months 3 days of age, married, born in New York, Housekeeper, died from consumption, parents unknown. August 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #10 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, Maxwell C. 1 year 7 months 9 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Benjamin A. & Adda Smith, both born in Michigan. August 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #32 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Eaton, May Ann died at birth, born in Michigan to William Eaton born in Michigan & Ida A. Eaton born in Ohio. August 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #33 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Teichthesen, Henry born in Germany, farmer August 13, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #26 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Hepworth, Henry, 3 years 11 months 13 days of age, poisoned by eating Scoke root, born in Michigan, parents: William P. & Eliza Hepworth of Weare. August 14, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #71 Benona, Oceana Co., Michigan Fuller, Robert 48 born in Ireland, single, farmer, died from Liver sti? Parents unknown, born in Ireland August 17, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #84 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Weuzloff, unmanned male 1 day of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: August & Minnie Weuzloff of Michigan August 20, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #21 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Claeys, Mary 22 years 7 months of age, married, born in Michigan, house wife, died from consumption, parents: John & Rose Seitz of Weare. August 20, 1894 Liber 2 page 2 #40 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Graff, unnamed male, stillborn, born in Hart, parents: Louis G. & Anna Graff of Hart. September 1, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #24 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Kokx, unnamed male, 1 day old, born in Michigan, cause of death unknown, parents: Evo & Sedona Kokx of Weare, Michigan September 1, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #25 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Kokx, Sedona 23 years 8 months 14 days of age, married, born in Michigan, house keeping, died from childbirth, parents: Carnel & Eloise Claeys of Hart, Michigan. September 1, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #78 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Fronge, Oliver 42, married, born in Canada, Laborer, died from Consumption, parents unknown. September 3, 1894 Lib. 2 p.3 #50 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Wycoff, Nina May 3 yrs. 11 months 25 days of age, born in Ohio, died from Congestion of Brain, parents: Frank W. & Viola Wycoff Bucyrus, Ohio. September 5, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #87 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Cosens, Jane 37 yrs. 5 months 29 days of age, married, Servant, born in New York, died from complication of diseases, parents unknown, born in New York September 10, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #101 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Wakfield, Julia 2, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: Daniel & Agnes Wakfield of Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan. September 11, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #9 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Smith, Benjamin A. 37 years 1 month 8 days of age, married, born in Vermont, Barber, died from suicide, parents: Benjamin Smith born in Vermont & Loretta born in Michigan. *Note: on Benjamin’s two son’s death record it states that Benjamin was born in Michigan. September 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #77 Ford River, Delta County, Michigan Stroble, John 33 yrs. 3 months of age, married, born in Illinois, Engineer, died from Typhoid Fever, parents: John Stroble b.p. unkn & Louisa Koster born in Michigan September 14, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #49 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Peck, A. W. (male) 67, married, farmer, born in New York, died from Fatty Heart, parents unknown. September 15, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #31 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Myers, Mary 65, married, born in New York, died from Paralysis, parents; ____ & ____ Heal of New York September 16, 1894 Lib. 2 p.3 #52 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Dodge, A. R. (male) 74 Widow, died from Palsy, farmer, born in New York, parents unknown. September 16, 1894 Liber 2 p.6 #122 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Beckman, Charles T. 1 yr. 5 months of age, born in Michigan, died from Typhoid fever, parents: Jerome & Mary Beckman of Shelby. September 16, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #97 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Butts, George M. 1 yr. 8 months 19 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Alonzo & Jeannie Butts of Mearts. *This is Jennie & Alonzo’s 2nd child to die this year. On Feb. 20th they lost Seth to Pnuemonia. Seth was only 2 yrs. 11 months & 9 daysof age. September 17, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #17 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Sorensen, Nicholine 78 years of age, married, born in Denmark, housewife, died from unknown cause, parents unknown, born in Denmark. September 18, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #90 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Reynolds, George 76 yrs. 10 months 27 days of age, married, farmer, born in New York, died from Diabetes, parents: Abner & Mary Reynolds, Michigan September 23, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #119 Grant, Oceana County, Michigan Clifman, Johannas 16 yrs. 8 months 28 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Typhoid fever, parents: John H. & Johannas Clifman of Grant, Oceana Co., Mich. September 23, 1894 Liber 2 p.6 #126 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Jacobs, Anna T. 3 years 1 month of age, born in Michigan, died from Spinal Meninjitis, parents: William & Anna Jacobs of Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan. September 24, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #42 Hart, Oceana ounty, Michigan Rowley, Alberta 1 year 25 days of age, born in HCart, died from Inflammation of brain, parents: Robert & Maggie Rowley of Hart. September 25, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #34 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Rogers, Meriba W. 54 years 20 days of age, married, born in Michigan, died from Paralysis of Brain, parents: Russell & Eliza R. Wells of Michigan. *In the Grant Twp., Oceana Co., census for 1880 it shows family; Asa W. 39 born in Canada, Meriba W. 38 born in Mich., children; William R., Edward L., & A. Sherman (all born in Canada) and Evelina, Charlotte M. & Eliza (all born in Michigan). Also it shows that Meriba’s father was born in Vermont & mother born in New York. September 25, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #80 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Burrinters, Mox (Male) 4 yrs. 3 months of age, born in Benona, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Joseph & Minnie Burrenters of Benona September 26, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #115 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Campbell, Ida E. 3 months 12 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Alex & Priscilla Campbell of Elbridge, Michigan September 26, 1894 Liber 2 p.6 #127 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Near, Rhoda 6 months of age, born in Michigan, died from Lung Fever, parents: John H. & Leah C. Near of Shelby September 27, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #56 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Paige, Reva Claire 7 years of age, born in Michigan, died from Dysentery, parents: Washington Lewis Paige & Effie May Paige, Michigan. September 28, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #70 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Crandall, Jessee (female) 2 yrs. 29 days of age, born in Newfield, died from Spinal fever, parents: Fred & Nettie Crandall of Newfield September 28, 1894 Liber 2 p.6 #125 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Johnson, Harvy 4 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Charles & Ida Johnson of Shelby. September 29, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #76 Mears, Oceana County, Michigan Baker, Moses C. 73, married, farmer, born in New York, died from Paralysis, parents unknown October 1, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #79 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Michael, Phillip 2 yrs. 6 months of age, born in Benona, died from Stomach trouble, parents: John & Arvilla Michael. October 4, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #117 Grant, Oceana County, Michigan Haga, Jacob 2 months 4 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Canker of Stomach, parents: Henry P. & Maggie Haga of Grant. October 5, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #82 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Burke, Harley 15 yrs. 11 months of age, born in Michigan, farmer, died from disease of stomach, parents: Charles & Anna Burke both born in Norway. October 7, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #54 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Williams, Rosaltha 41 years 3 months 21 days of age, married, born in Michigan, farmer, died of nervous prostration, parents: John & Hannah Halls, Michigan. October 9, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #20 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Hartwick, Herbert D. 36 years 8 months 6 days of age, born in Indiana, farmer, died from Malarial fever, parents: William & Mary Hartwick of Weare. October 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #53 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Archer, John 55, married, born in Indiana, farmer, died from overdose of Morphine, parents: John & Hannah Archer Indiana. October 12, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #35 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Haggerty, Isaac 66 years of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Brights Disease, parents: ___& ___Haagerty born in New York October 13, 1894 Liber 2 p.6 #123 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Beckman, Frank H. 12 yrs. 10 months 14 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Typhoid Fever, parents: Jerome & Mary Beckman of Shelby. *This is the 2nd child they’ve lost this year; on September 16, 1894 they lost their son Charles T. Beckman age 1 yr. 5 months of age to Typhoid Fever. October 19, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #12 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Grant, Sarah C. 81 years 6 months 15 days of age, widow, born in Maine, house wife, died from consumption, parents: William & Mary Stinson, born in Maine. *In the 1880 census for Pentwater, Sarah 67 was listed with her husband Hobart R. Grant 69 born in Maine along with children and grand children. October 29, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #95 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Wolf, Flora 31 yrs. 16 days of age, married, born in Michigan, died from measles, parents unknown. October 29, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #109 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Gay, Nily A. 8 months 23 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: Dewitt C. & Myrtle C. Gay of Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan. November 3, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #14 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Webb, Rosa 86 years, married, born in Ireland, housewife, died from Dropsy, parents: William & Budget Quinn, both born in England. *(Dropsy is fluid retention in the lower extremities caused by congestive heart failure, the heart is not strong enough.) November 15, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #15 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Hansen, Ella 84 years 8 months 9 days of age, widow, born in Sweden, house wife, died from old age, parents: Hans Jensen born in Sweden, mother unknown born in Sweden. November 17, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #94 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Shufelt, Guy H. 1 yr. 10 months 28 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Paralysis, parents: Alonzo & Carrie Shufelt of Mears, Oceana County, Michigan. November 23, 1894 Liber 2 p.6 #121 Grant, Oceana County, Michigan Coon, Edwin A. 11 years 10 months 10 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Internal Hemorrhage, parents: William W. & Harriet Coon of Grants, Oceana Co., Mich. November 25, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #7 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Irons, Orris male, 67 years 0 months 7 days of age, married, born in New York, Mariner, died from stomach trouble, parents: Eddie & Ruby Irons. November 25, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #39 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Schuyler, George 1 year 11 months of age, born in Hart, died from Fits by fall, parents: Horace & Emma Schuyler of Hart. November 26, 1894 Liber 2 p.2 #36 Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan Longnecker, Elmer F. 24 years of age, married, born in New York, Laborer, died from Pneumonia, parents: Frank & Lucinda Longnecker of New York. November 28, 1894 Liber 2 p. 2 #29 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Hannah, Stanley C. 7 months 7 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: Edward & Cora Hannah of Weare. November 28, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #89 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Adams, unnamed male 3 days of age, born in Otto, died from unknown cause, parents: father unknown, mother Lura Adams of Oceana Co., Michigan December 6, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #72 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Lannroff, Etta B. 46, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Heart failure, parents: George Bell & Millie Bell December 6, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #112 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Abson, Susan A. 54 yrs. 7 months 26 days of age, married, housewife, born in Illinois, died from Apoplexy, parents: John Waul Illinois & mother unknown Illinois December 7, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #22 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Sage, Henry 66 years 3 months 1 day of age, married, born in England, Europe, farmer, died from congestion of the brain, parents: Samuel & Elizabeth Sage born in Nailsea, England. December 9, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #65 Butler, Indiana Wiggins, unnamed male 2 hrs. old, died from unknown cause, born in Indiana, parents: Douglass & Mary Wiggins of Newfield, Oceana Co., Michigan. December 13, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #113 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Marshall, Louis 21 yrs 8 months 28 days of age, born in Michigan, farmer, died from Consumption, parents: Thomas & Elizabeth Marshall of Michigan. *In the June 1880 census for Village of Holton, Muskegon County, Michigan; Thomas Marshall 32 Teamster, born in Canada, both his parents were born in England. Elizabeth 25 born in New York, both her parents born in New York, sons; George 9 born in Michigan & Lewis 7 born in Michigan. December 17, 1894 Liber 2 p.3 #57 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Bush, Elizabeth 74 years 6 months 8 days of age, widow, born in New York, died from La Grippe, parents: unknown. December 18, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #2 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Girard, Elizabeth 27, single, born in Michigan, dressmaker, died from Consumption. Parents: Domnick & Rosa Girard December 19, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #8 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Barnard, Philo 46 years 1 month 23 days of age, married, born in Ohio, Day laborer, died from heart disease, parents: Philo Barnard born in Ohio & Elizabeth Barnard born in Missouri. December 19, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #106 Crystal, Oceana County, Michiagn Dohm, Charles 17 yrs. 3 months 21 days of age, born in Michigan, farmer, death from accidental limb fell from tree, parents unknown. December 21, 1894 Liber 2 p.1 #16 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Eppler, Amelia 1 month 7 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Inflammation of the bowels, parents: Jake Eppler & Jensena Eppler both born in Denmark. December 24, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #73 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Sutherland, William 71, married, born in New York, died from Pneumonia, parents unknown December 26, 1894 Liber 2 p.4 #75 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Benedict, Lyman 71, single, farmer, born in Connecticut, died from Pneumonia, parents unknown December 27, 1894 Liber 2 p.5 #114 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Ackerson, Paul 77 years 13 days of age, single, born in New York, farmer, died from Dropsey, parents; father unknown Michigan & mother Catherine Ackerson *In the June 1880 census for Elbridge, Paul is 62 born in New Jersey and both parents born in New Jersey. December 31, 1894 Liber 2 p.8 #54 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan McClaren, Isabelle 74 years, single, born in Scotland, house keeping, died from old age, parents: dead, unknown. 1895 January 2, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #17 Ludington, Mason County, Michigan Tombling, Charles E. 25 yrs. 2 months 15 days of age, married, born in Wisconsin, Barber, died from consumption, parents: William Tombling (dead) & Annie E. Warren of Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan January 13, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #15 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Carey, Kate 30, widow, Indian, housekeeper, died from Consumption, parents: Jim Larvuce & mother unknown. February 7, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #35 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Christianson, Anna M. 2 yrs. 3 months of age, born in Michigan, died from Paralysis, parents: Christ & Niortina or Mortina Christianson of Michigan. March 11, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #18 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Hodges, Cora M. 23 yrs. 4 months 30 days of age, married, born in New York, housekeeper, died from Scarlet Fever, parents: Unknown Barker Cleveland, Ohio & Mary Barker of Cleveland, Ohio. March 15, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #30 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Phelps, Lydia 91 years 6 months 15 days of age, born in New York, Servant, died fromLaGrippe, parents: Ambrose & Lydia Phelps of New York. March 18, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #10 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Hannahs, Lydia 64 yrs. 8 months 24 days of age, married, born in Ohio, housekeeper, died from Consumption, parents unknown. April 5, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #22 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Row, Amanda 1 day of age, died from unknown cause, parents: Isaac & Mary Row of Elbridge. April 21, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #14 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Pego, unnamed male, 3 hrs of age, Indian, born in Michigan, cause of death unknown, parents: James Pego of Elbridge & Mary diceased on April 26, 1895. April 26, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #13 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michgan Pego, Mary 24, married, Indian, housekeeper, born in Michigan, died from giving birth to child, parents: Alexander Aken diceased & Sofa *(Sophia) Severance Newaygo County, Michigan. *June 23, 1880 census for Brooks Twp., Newaygo Co., Michigan, Alexander Aiken 40 born in Mich., wife Sophia 35 Mich., children; Rosa 22, Mary 20, Jacob 18, Thomas 15, Thaddeus 9, Robert 7, Louisa 6, Irene 4, Pauline 5 months, John 8, Phillip 5, all these children born in Michigan. I also found a Sophia Severance @ 7 months living with parents & siblings in Texas, Kalamazoo, Michigan in the August 30, 1850 census, (I can’t verify that this is the same Sophia married to Alexander), George Severance 36 Blacksmith born in New York, wife Clarrissa 29 New York, William H. 7 New York, Samuel 3 born in Michigan & Sophia 7 months born in Mich. April 29, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #20 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Hendricks, Adelia S. 32 yrs. 4 months 20 days of age, married, born in Michigan, died from Erysipelas (I believe this is Ensyphalitus), parents: Andrew & Nancy A. Barry of Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan. *She had just given birth to a son Harry who dies on July 13, 1895. April 30, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #26 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Shafer, Henry 72 yrs. 6 months of age, married, born in Pennsylvania, Carpenter, died from Consumption, parents: George & Elizabeth Shafer (both diceased) May 6, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #9 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Batcher, Lizzie 23, married, born in Michigan, housekeeper, died from Abcess, parents: Henry & Elizabeth Lambrix of Michigan. June 21, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #29 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Cockran, Maria A. 58 yrs. 2 months 28 days of age, born in Pennsylvania, housekeeper, Enlargement of the liver, parents: Charles & Phebe Ferry (both dead) June 26, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #25 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Tromater, Jacob 86 yrs. 14 days of age, widower, born in Germany, Preacher, unknown cause of death, parents: unknown. July 4, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #28 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Crosby, Daniel W. 60 yrs. 9 months 3 days of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died from slow form of Appoxlexsy, parents Sela & Fanny Crosby both dead. July 9, 1895 Liber 2 p.8 #56 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Herin, James 76 years 5 months of age, married, born in Ohio, farmer, cause of death unknown, parents: Edwin & Rhoda Herin, both dead. July 13, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #21 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Hendricks, Harry A. 2 months 12 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Harry Hendricks of Elbridge & Adelia S. Hendricks (diceased), *Adelia S. Hndricks died April 29, 1895 from Ensyphalitis shortly after giving birth to Harry. July 16, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #11 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, Lovina 24, married, born in Canada, housekeeper, died from childbirth, parents: William & Katherine Winkler of Hart, Michigan. *She is listed as a 9 yr. old with parents in the 1880 census for Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan. Parents: William 35 France, Casemia 34 Prussia, Lovina 9, Edward 5, Angeline 2. July 21, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #5 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Gregory, Fannie S. 60 yrs. 3 months 22 days of age, married, born in New York, Housekeeper, died from Heart Disease, parents: Joel & Elizabeth Smith in New York.. *Fannie was married to E. R. Gregory & they are listed as the following in the June 8, 1880 census for Weare, Oceana Co., Mich. E.R. Gregory 48 farmer, born in Vermont, his father was born in Mass. & his mother born in Vermont. Fannie S. 44 born in New York, both her parents born in New York, children; Ellen E. 11 Illinois, Edward R. 9 Michigan. Living next door are two of her brothers and their families, Fred Smith & N.C. Smith both born in New York. August 2, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #36 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Hutchins, Glenn 1 months of age, born in Michigan, died from Dysentry, parents: Chancey Hutchins born in Ohio & Gertrude born in Ontario August 8, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #27 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Avery, Earl 22 days of age, born in Michigan, died from unknown cause, parents: Charles & Clara Avery of Elbridge. August 11, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #23 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Offord, Thomas A. 11 yrs. 11 months 13 days of age, born in Michigan, drowned, parents: James & Mary Offord of Elbridge. August 13, 1895 Liber 2 p.11 #119 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, Orinda female 17 years 9 months 23 days of age, died of Quick Consumption, born in Michigan, living at home with parents: Thomas C. Knapp born in Ohio and Flora Robinson born in Canada. August 14, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #34 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Hichne, Milford 43 yrs. 4 months 15 days of age, married, born in Ohio, farmer, died from Consumption, parents: David & Purdy Hichne born in Ohio. August 15, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #2 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Laporte, Lena 4 yrs. 10 months 6 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Henry & Hattie Laporte of Weare, Oceana County, Mich. Hattie is deceased. August 20, 1895 Liber 2 p.2 #32 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, Flossa 1 year 10 months of age, born in Michigan, died of Cholera and strangulation, parents: Giles Knapp born in New York and Alice Knapp born in Michigan. September 3, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #4 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan High, Lucy 82 yrs. 3 months 10 days of age, widow, born in New York, died from Diarrhea, parents unknown. *Lucy A. High is found in the 1850, 1860 & 1870 census. On the Oct. 14, 1850 census for Twp. of Clarendon, Calhoun Co., Michigan. husband Myrtill 44 farmer, N.Y., Lucy A. 34 Conn., son L. C. 14 Mich., dau. Lovicu 7 Mich. Angeline 4 Mich., Lucy A. Michigan. June 22, 1860 Weare, Oceana Co., Mich. Myrtle B. High N.Y. Tailor, Lucy A. 46 Conn., Charles 24 New York, farmer, Angeline 14 Mich., Lucy A. 12 Mich. In the Aug. 29, 1870 census for Weare; Myrtle B. High 65 N.Y. farmer, Lucy A. 57 Conn., Lucy 21 Mich., Henry C. 10 Mich. September 6, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #6 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Lence, unnamed male 3 months 28 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Lung Fever, parents: Charles & Anna Lence of Weare, Oceana Co., Mich. September 6, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #7 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Miller, Fritz 73 yrs. of age, married, born in Germany, Peddler, died from Heart Disease, parents: unknown. *Fritz and his wife Mary and children were living in Golden, Oceana Co., Michigan in the 1880 census…Fritz 60 Germany, wife Mary 30, children; Lena 5, Henry 2, Louis 5 months. Fritz’s occupation was listed as Huckster. September 10, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #8 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Downing, George 66 married, farmer, born in England, died from Lung Fever, parents unknown. October 14, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #19 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Conkle, Lydia A. 5 months 4 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Diarrhea, parents: Andy J. & Amanda J. Conkle of Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan. October 18, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #24 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan McKee, John F. 49 yrs. 4 months 8 days of age, born in Ohio, farmer, killed by falling tree, parents: William & Lydia McKee both diceased October 19, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #33 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Rose, unnamed female, 1 day of age, born in Michgan, died from Infantum Strangulation, parents: Lorenzo Rose born in Michigan & Jane born in Holland. October 24, 1895 Liber 2 p.5 #103 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, Grover C. 9 yrs. 7 months 21 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Abscess of Bowels, parents: Wilson & Alfretta Cole of Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan. November 8, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #39 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Linsday, Eunice A. 78, married, born in New York, house wife, died from Heart failure, parents: Louis & Lucy Draper, New York November 10, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #38 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Fuller, Judith 37, married, born in Michigan, housewife, died from Enlargement of Spleen, parents: Albert & Susan Jones, Michigan. November 17, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #96 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Apple, Josephene 62 years 5 months, widow, farmer’s wife, born in Germany, died of conjestion of the lungs, parents: John and Rogina Vetter born in Germany. November 24, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #37 Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Odell, Ira 35, single, born in Michigan, farmer, died from Consumption, parents: John Odell New York & unknown New York December 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #16 (no date listed) Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Pego, Emma 17, married, Indian, died from Consumption, born in Michigan, housekeeper, parents: Charles & Julia Carey of Elbridge, Oceana Co., Michigan. December 12, 1895 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Rasmusson, Christine 52 yrs. 8 months 5 days of age, married, born in Denmark, housekeeper, died from Heart disease, parents are Christian & Margret Dohm, both dead. December 15, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #1 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Laporte, William 84 years of age, married, born in Belgium, farmer, died from Heart Disease, Parents unknown. December 17, 1895 Liber 2 p.6 #3 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Brillhart, Elsie Lecelia 6 months 11 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Inflamation of the Bowels, parents: Elmer L. & Sarah S. Brillhart of Weare, Oceana Co. December 25, 1895 Liber 2 p.7 #31 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Haznor, Berthannie 52 yrs. 9 months 1 day of age, married, born in Canada, Domestic, died from Dropsy & Heart failure, parents: Chester & Charlotte Lapp born in Canada. December 31, 1895 Liber 2 p.8 #54 Newfield, Oceana Co., Michigan Mc Claren, Isabelle 74 years of age, born in Scotland, single, house keeper, died from old age. Parents dead & unknown. * In the Sept. 14, 1870 census for Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan, McClaren, Alexander 65 farmer, born in Scotland, Wife Isabelle 46 Scotland, Alexander 25 Scotland, Daniel 23 Scotland, Isabelle 16 Scotland, Peter 11 Mich., Thomas 6 Mich., Albert 3 Mich. 1896 Liber 2 p.14 #57 March 1, 1896 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Cargill, Nyla 11 months 23 days of age, born in Michigan, died from abscess of brain, parents: Henry & Nellie Cargill of Weare, Oceana Co., Michigan. Liber 2 p.13 #37 June 4, 1896 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Henry D. 74 years of age, married, farmer, born in New York, died of Consumption, parents: unknown born in New York & Dorsey Clark born in New York. Liber 2 p.16 #108 July 14, 1896 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. Duke, Walter (blk.) widower, born in New York, farmer, 72 years 3 months 1 day, died of Dropsy of the heart caused by La Grippe, parents: unknown Liber 2 p.12 #3 October 10, 1896 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Beachum, Rubin A. female 8 months 24 days of age died of Spinal complaint, born in Ferry, Michigan, parents: Marcena Beachum and Anna Beachum of Ferry. 1897 Liber 2 p.18 #15 Feb. 23, 1897 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Apple, Laura 2 years 7 months 23 days of age, born in Ferry, died of pneumonia, parents: Samuel B. Apple and Alice Apple of Ferry. April 22, 1897 Liber 2 p18 #18 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Landon, Joseph 77 years 1 month 1 days of age, farmer, born in New York, died of Consumption, parents: Daniel Landon & Nancy Landon both born in Pennsylvania Liber 2 p.19 #35 May 18, 1897 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Knapp, Benjamin C. widower, 69 years 7 months 23 day of age, born in New York, farmer, died of Heart Disease, parents: William Knapp born in New York Liber 2 p.20 #67 August 20, 1897 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Pickle, Horatio 70 years 3 months of age, single, born in Canada, Carpenter, died of Typhoid and Malaria, parents: John and Hannah Pickle Liber 2 p.18 #3 September 1, 1897 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Cartright, Bernice male *(I believe this was a female) child 2 months 12 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Dysentary, parents: Adelbert E. Cartright and Augusta of Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Liber 2 p.18 #10 November 11, 1897 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Sumner, Harriet 59 years 1 month 29 days of age, born in Ohio, widow, housewife, died of Pneumonia or Cancer, parents: unknown 1898 January 3, 1898 posted 1-5-1898 Editor Oceana Herald Payne, Lyman F. of Portage, Ohio died January 3, 1898. He was born February 1818 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. When he was a child he moved with his famiy to Genesee Valley, Livingston Co., New York. In 1876 he moved to Seneca County, Ohio in the village of Republic. In 1888 he moved to Oceana County, Michigan. He leaves his wife and 2 sons: Fred H. Payne of Portage, Ohio & Charles W. Payne of Chicago, Illinois. He buried in Weston Cemetery, Wood Co., Ohio. *This obit. in part. January 7, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #150 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Parish, Catherine 81 years 5 months of age, born in New York, house wife, married, died from paralysis, parents: George Steadman & ___Webster. February 6, 1898 Liber 2 p.29 #138 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Glover, Nelson 75 yrs. 5 months 22 days of age, married, farmer, born in Canada, died from valvular heart disease. Parents: Samuel Glover March 1, 1898Liber 2 p.30 #151 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Green, Bertha L. 10 months 10 days of age, born in Michigan, died from measles, parents: Charles Green & Maud Bush. March 20, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #154 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Croy, Austin A., single, 85 years 9 months 5 days of age, died from old age, b/p unknown, farmer. March 21, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #152 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Farbear, Gracie 10 months 10 days of age, born in Michigan, died from La Grippe, parents: William Barbear & Maud Bush April 1, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #153 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Bessmer, Ralph L. 10 years 10 months 8 days of age, b/p unknown, farmer, died from Inflamation of the bowels April 26, 1898 Liber 2 p.32 #215 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Cole, Esther C. 67 years 6 months 10 days of age, widow, born in Pennsylvania, housewife, died from Heart failure. Parents: Philip Kniffen & Sophia Rice of Crystal, Michigan. May 18, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #119 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan. Mathews, John N. 85 years 9 months 26 days of age, died of Apoplexy, born in New York, a widower, farmer, parents: David Mathews born in New York and mother unknown May 30, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #155 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Rowe, Mary, single, 9 years of age, born in Michigan, die from Typhoid fever. Parents R. B. Rowe & Ruth E. Green. May 30, 1898 P.29 #136 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Rollins, Charles E. married male, 43 years 5 months 3 days of age, farmer, born in Maine, died of Acute Nephritis, parents: Sylvanus Rollins and Susan Sawtell both born in Maine June 1, 1898 Liber 2 p.27 #81 Shelby Village, Oceana County, Michigan Grover, William 73 years 4 months 20 days of age, widow, born in Maine, farmer, died from Masarca generally, parents: Eben Grover & Lois Small of Shelby. June 4, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #156 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Putney, Ann Maria 56 years 2 months 8 days of age, married, housewife, born in New York, died of Cancer, parents: John Evans and Margret Bocks June 7, 1898 Liber 2 page 30 #157 in Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Putney, Bessy Glayds born in Michigan, died of pneumonia, age 6 years. Parents: Ira A. Putney and Sarah Converse. June 12, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #158 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Swinton, Effie M. married, 16 years 23 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Measles, parents: James A. Croff & Phebe J. July 4, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 /3159 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Croff, Infant male, 6 days of age, died from strangulation, born in Michigan, parents: Milliard Croff & Livery Orsbone. July 6, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #160 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Decker, Linus A. 5 years 4 months 6 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Measles, parents: alva Decker & Dollie Cummings. July 20, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #161 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Hinnes, Agnes J. 75 years 4 months, married, born in Ohio, house work, died from old age, parents: William Anderson August 6, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #162 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Ebert, Lena Viola 28 years 10 months 6 days of age, married, born in Pennsylvania, house work, died from ovarian tumor pyartus, parents: Levi Josilin & Melvina Hayes. September 5, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #163 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Wadely, Marian female, 53 years 29 days of age, married, died of Apoplexy, born in Michigan, Housewife, parents: Hiram Hand September 12, 1898 Liber 2 p.26 #60 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, Giles male, 1 month 3 days of age, died of Cholera & Infantum, parents: Giles Knapp & Ollie Hightower of Ferry. September 20, 1898 Liber 2 p.25 #28 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Pontius, John E. 26 years 3 months 20 days of age, married, born in New York, Wood Turner, death accidental, parents: Nick Pontius & Ida Sother of Ferry. October 14, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #164 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Gilbert, Earl 6 months of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infatum, parents: Frank Gilbert & Kate Miller Liber 2 p.30 #165 October 22, 1898 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Critchet, Daniel O. 22 years 10 months 24 days of age, single, born in Michigan, farmer and soldier died of Typhoid Fever, parents: John H. Critchet and Mary Hurney. October 30, 1898 Liber 2 p.30 #166 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Hawley, Alvin infant 2 years 6 months of age, born in Michigan, died from Calank of bowels, parents: Nelson T. Hawley & Flora Nichols. Liber 2 p.31 #168 November 2, 1898 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Croff, James 48, married, born in Michigan, farmer, died of Typhoid Fever, parents: Francis Croff & Louisa Coon Liber 2 p.30 #167 November 8, 1898 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Critchet, Leo D. 4 years 5 months 1 day of age, born in Michigan, died of Typhoid Fever, parents: J. H. Critchet and Millie Moon November 23, 1898 Liber 2 p.31 #169 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Irish, Nathan 77 years 5 months 3 days of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died from general debility & old age, parents: Winfield Irish & Melnara Platt 1899 Jan. 9, 1899 Golden Twp., Oceana Co., Michigan Woodward, Sarah (Evans) b. 3 Mar 1861 Venango, Co., PA; d. 9 Jan 1899 bur. 11 Jan 1899 Old Cemetery, Mears, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Charles WOODARD; mar. abt 1881 Oceana Co., MI Parents: Samuel Evans (b. 28 Apr 1819 PA; d. 7 Aug 1904 Hart, Oceana Co., MI) and Mary Elizabeth Whitman (b. 8 Feb 1824 Venango Co., PA; d. 9 Jun 1912 Crystal, Oceana Co., MI). Both are buried in Hart Cemetery, Oceana Co., MI Liber 2 p.37 #74 March 4, 1899, Claybanks, Oceana County, Michigan Buttleman, J. Herman 75 years 4 months 25, widower, born in Germany, farmer, died of Inflammation of Bladder, parents unknown. Death Certificate: Liber 2 p.40 #159 March 4, 1899 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Smith, Erastus DeWitt 68 years 4 months 4 days, died of La Grippe, married farmer, born in New York, father: Hamilton Smith born in New York and mother: Lucie *(Lucy) Robinson born in New York, Dr. W. L. Griffin. Buried in Ferry Cemetery. Liber 2 page 40 #159 March 4, 1899 in Ferry township, Oceana County, Michigan. Smith, DeWitt married, 68 years 4 months 4 days of age, died of La Grippe, born in New York. Parents: Hamilton Smith & Lucy Robinson. *this was Erastus DeMilt, they had it listed wrong. Obit: Smith, Erastus born 1830, died March 4, 1899. Erastus Smith was one of the pioneers of Ferry Township, in Oceana County, Michigan, died Saturday morning, March 4th of La grippe (Flu). Funeral services were held at W. Methodist Church Monday. Rev. Otten officiating. *(Erastus first came to Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan. He then came on ahead to Ferry in 1863 and cleared the land for a cabin before fetching his family here. The land was developed into a successful fruit farm and retained in the Smith family until this day.) Mr. Smith came to Ferry in 1863 and drove back the wilderness, carving out a home for himself and family in which he lived to enjoy his labors. For the last 22 years, he has been untiring in his efforts to prove Ferry a fruit growing locality, in which he was successful thereby causing others to benefit by his experience. *(Erastus was the son of Hamilton Smith and Lucy Ann Robinson of New York.) June 3, 1899 Williams, Dortha M. 1 year 5 months of age, born in Michigan, parents: Jesse Williams born in Michigan and Elva Woodland born in Michigan. Liber 2 p.37 #92 July 6, 1899 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan. Mathews, Almira A. 49 years 3 months 14 days of age, born in Wisconsin, died of Cerebral Hemorrhage, parents: Henry S. Readford and Almira Baker Liber 2 p.36 #49 August 3, 1899 Village of Shelby, Oceana Co., Mich. Hand, Mary J. 66 years of age, farmer’s widow, born in New York, died of Chronic Diarrhea, parents: William White of Shelby December 21, 1899 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Sowers, William Sr. 85 years 3 months 29 days of age, married, born in Germany, farmer, died from Heart Disease, parents: Dennis Sours born in Germany. 1900 P.46 #127 January 1, 1900 Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Cool, John 73 years 7 months 22 days of age, farmer, born in New York, died of Delelaturea of heart, parents: Peter Cool and Sallow DePue of Pentwater Jan. 15, 1900 Golden Twp., Oceana Co., Michigan Evans, Walter b. 24 Nov 1849 Venango Co., PA; d. 15 Jan 1900 Golden Twp., Oceana Co., MI; bur. 18 Jan 1900 Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Matilda DELONG Liber 2 #18 July 17, 1900 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Mathews, Fay 5 months 22 day old female, born in Michigan, died of Cerebral Convulsions, Parents: Frank and Addie Mathews Liber 2 p.41 #19 July 18, 1900 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Glover, Lydia 41 yrs. 1 month 21 days of age, single, born in Canada, seamstress, died from degeneration of heart. Parents: Nelson Glover born in Canada & Hannah Culver born in Canada Liber 2 p.45 #110 and p.49 #207 September 1, 1900 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Smith, Timothy 90 years 10 months 1 day, died of old age and want of assimilation, September 1, 1900. A married man, born in New York, father: Nathan Smith born in New York, mother unknown born in New York. Liber 2 page 49 #203 December 20, 1900 Benona township, Oceana County, Michigan, Hendrickson, Tollef born in Norway, married, farmer, 73 years of age, died of Cust? Failure. Parents: unknown of Benona & Tresa Olson of Benona. Liber 2 p.49 #193 December 24, 1900 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Mich. Mathews, Henry J. 23 years 7 months 7 days of age, born in Michigan, Laborer, died of Aortic Regurgitation, parents: Albert A. Mathews of Pentwater and Almira A. Readford of Pentwater. 1901 January 17, 190 Liber 2 p.50 #13 Shelby Village, Oceana County, Michigan Woodward, George W. 75 years 11 months of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died of Cerebral Hemorrhage, parents: Daniel Woodward & Margaret Haskins, both born in New York. January 30, 1901Liber 2 p.50 #7 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Smith, Unnamed 3 days old, male infant, premature, parents: Frank E. Smith born in Michigan and Anna J. Fish born in New York. Feb. 9, 1901 Liber 2 p.51 #41Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Hendrickson, Thresse 61, widow, born in Norway, farmer’s wife, died of La Grippe and Heart failure, parents: unknown of Norway February 11, 1901 Liber 2 p.51 #27 Shelby Village, Oceana County, Michigan Woodward, Martha 79 years 8 months 20 days of age, married, born in New York, Invalid, died from pneumonia, parents: Joseph Bullen born in Vermont & Mary Warner March 22, 1901Liber 2 p.51 #39 March 22, 1901 Town of Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan Wheeler, Harley 5 years 9 months 7 days of age, died of Inflam Rhumatism, born in Michigan, parents: Alteron Wheeler & Ann Williamson of Michigan April 23, 1901Liber 2 p.53 #88 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Rice, Mary J. 70 year old widow, born in New York, died of Valvular disease of the heart, parents: James Werrood born in New York May 8, 1901Liber 2 p.61 #269 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Keech, Hiram 70 years 3 months 3 days of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died of Dry Gangrene and Cancer of the Stomach, Parents; W. C. Keech and Rachel Luinmyan/Lenimuyan? both born in New York. May 9, 1901 Obituary from the May 16, 1901 issue of the Oceana Courier, last page, Vol. VII Number 34 Keech, Hiram husband of Eliza Francis. Born: Feb.5, 1831 in Yates County, New York, died: May 9, 1901 in Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. Hiram enlisted in 1863 in the 14th New York Heavy Artillery and served until the close of the War. In 1857 he married Eliza Francis and moved to Otto, Oceana County, Michigan in 1869. He has for years been afflicted by heart trouble then later developed Cancer of the stomach. He was a Justice of the Peace for several years. Buried in Otto Cemetery. Liber 2 p.58 #201 June 8, 1901 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Payne, Charles 17, born in Michigan, farmer, died from Peritonitis, parents: Charles Payne born in Iowa & Catherine Madtler July 16, 1901Liber 2 p.54 #103 Village of Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan O’Brien, Christopher 69 years 5 months 9 days of age, born in Ireland, married, Occupation Pensioner, died of Manic Poisoning, parents: James O’Brien born in Ireland & Eliza ______ July 21, 1901Vol. 2 p.281 #258 Muskegon County, Michigan Compton, John L. 23 years of age, born in Michigan, Harness Maker, died from Accidental drowning, parents: Perry J. Compton & Annie P. Hendrickson of Shelby, Michigan. October 17, 1901 Liber 2 p.57 #170 Pentwater, Oceana County, Mich. Mathews, Albert A. 58 years 3 months 25 days of age, born in New York, Pensioner, died of General Debility, parents: F. C. Mathews of Pentwater and Charity Hemstresty? of Pentwater. *note…Almira, her son Henry, then her husband Albert all died within 2 years of each other. October 18, 1901Liber 2 p.61 #285 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Salsbury, Voy E. 6 months 10 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Cholera Infantium, parents: Willie Salsbury born in Michigan & Laura Cartwright December 14, 1901 Liber 2 p.57 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan. Matthews, Luceal May 10 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Inonition, parents: Clark Matthews and Lena Olin December 27, 1901Liber 2 p.58 #210 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Mich. Mathews, Robert M. 77 years 2 months 1 day of age, married, born in New Jersey, farmer, died of Cancer of Stomach, parents: unknown of Michigan. 1902 Liber 2 p.61 #267 April 12, 1902 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Chellis, Benjamin F. 46 years 1 month 17 days of age, Carpenter, born in Indiana, died of Dropsy, parents: John A. Chellis and Mary Jayne Shirts of Michigan. April 20, 1902 Liber 2 p.60 #260 Hart Village, Oceana County, Michigan Payne, Henry 60 years 3 months 17 days of age, single, born in Belguim, farmer died from paralysis of heart. Parents: John Payne Liber 2 p.61 #283 May 9, 1902 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Pendill, Anna M. 6 months 6 days of age died of pneumonia, born in Michigan, parents: James Pendill born in Michigan & Josephine Swain born in Indiana. liber 2 page 68 #437 July 18, 1902 in Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Putney, Sarah M., married, farm wife, born in New York, 34 years 7 months 13 days of age, died of ?Catarche Fever. Parents: Arthur M. Converse & Sarah J. Doty. 1903 Liber 2 p.68 #442 Feb. 18, 1903 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Chellis, Mary J. 67 years of age, born in Ohio, married, housekeeper, died of Consumption, parents: Samuel Shirts Pennsylvania and Eliza Block Liber 2 p.68 #452 April 18, 1903 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Hoyer, Earnest Theodore 16 years 8 months 23 days of age, single, born in Benona, farmers son, died of Acute ?Cerebutis or aubutis *(unable to read writing for cause of death), parents: Martin Hoyer born in Norway & Berthine D. Hendrickson. Liber 2 p.69 #468 April 22, 1903 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Hendrickson, Noah 19 years 1 months 23 days of age, born in Michigan, farmer, died of La Grippe, Parents: Andrew Hendrickson born in Norway and Carrie Carlson born in Sweden Liber 2 p.69 #476 May 18, 1903 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Walter 6 months 28 days of age, born in Weare, died from Pneumonia, parents: Jay D. Clark & Lucy Barr of Weare. *(Lucy was born June 6, 1876 in Claybanks, married Oct. 15, 1894 in Claybanks, died March 1951) Liber 2 p.71 #515 August 17, 1903 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Doty, Norman E. 68 years 4 months 16 days of age, born in Ohio, Farmer and Merchant, died of Diabetes Melitis, parents: Norman Doty of Golden Liber 2 p.77 #656 August 24, 1903 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Chellis 41 years 9 months 10 days of age died of general wasting away since birth, single, born in Indiana, no occupation, parents: John Chellis and Mary Shirts of Michigan., Mary Eliza Liber 2 p.79 #694 September 29, 1903 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan. Knapp, baby male 3 months 4 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Cholera Infant, parents: Giles Knapp and Alice Hightower of Michigan. iber 2 p.71 #517 October 11, 1903 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan LClark, May 1 day of age, born in Michigan, premature Cush, parents: Lew H. Clark (Louis) & Alma Stevens of Michigan. *(Louis was born June 11, 1870 in Leavitt, he was a Lumberman, died April 6, 1950) *(Alma was born September 7, 1877 in Coopersville, Michigan, died December 1960 in Leavitt, Michigan. Louis & Alma were married October 15, 1902 in Hart. Liber 2 p.73 #557 November 26, 1903 Village of Hart, Oceana Co., Michigan Sumner, Russel 9 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Inanition, parents: Elmer Sumner and Florence Smith Liber 2 p.90 #961 December 18, 1903 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Minnie M. 30 years of age, single, housekeeper, born in Ohio, died from burns, parents: J. R. Clark & Sophia Harring of Michigan. 1904 Liber 2 p.74 #590 January 4, 1904 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Althouse, John J. male, 10 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Inanition, Parents: John J. Althouse and Hazel Elwell Vol. B p.72 #7 2-13-1904 Gladstone, Delta Co., Michigan Cartwright, August McKinley born in Gladstone, Michigan, died of Broncho Pneumonia. Parents: Marick Cartwright, born in New York & Cordelia Duke, born in Michigan Liber 2 p.76 #622 Feb. 28, 1904 in Golden, Oceana County, Michigan. Hunter, Liberty born in Columbus, Ohio, farmer, married, 84 years 10 months 3 days of age, died of Paralysis, parents: John Hunter and ? McGowen Liber 2 p76 #635 March 2, 1904 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Fish, William 78 years 5 months 16 days of age, died of old age, born in Canada, farmer, widowed, parents: Abraham Fish born in Canada & Lydia Harris Liber 2 p.76 #641 March 7, 1904 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Philo, Samantha M. 52 years 19 days of age, born in Ohio, married, housekeeper, died of La Grippe, parents: Peter Holcomb and Sarah Marsh both were born in Ohio. *Her parents were Porter & Sarah Holcomb. In the 1860 census for Ionia City, Ionia County, Michigan, Samantha was 10 years of age which would make her age on this death record incorrect. Liber 2 p.76 #631 March 23, 1904 Pentwater Village, Oceana County, Michigan Imus, George W. 63 years 8 months 9 days of age, born in Vermont, Hotel Keeper, died of Dilatation of Heart, parents: Alonzo Imus & Eunice Vaughn Liber 2 p.79 #711 May 20, 1904 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Althouse, Simon 32 years of age, single, born in Michigan, died of Tuberculosis, Parents: John W. Althouse and Eliza McKee both were born in New York. June 12, 1904 Hart, Oceana Co., Michigan Sneen, Mary (Evans) b. Mar 1861 Venango, Co., PA; d.12 Jun 1904 Hart, Oceana Co., MI; bur. 14 Jun 1904 Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Elias SNEEN; mar. 20 Aug 1884 Golden, Oceana Co., MI Aug. 7, 1904 Hart, Oceana Co., Michigan Evans, Samuel b. 28 Apr 1819 PA; d. 7 Aug 1904 buried in Hart Cemetery. Married to Mary Elizabeth Whitman (b. 8 Feb 1824 Venango Co., PA; d. 9 Jun 1912 Crystal, Oceana Co., MI). Both are buried in Hart Cemetery, Oceana Co., MI Children: 1. Jacob b.18 Mar 1847 Venango Co., PA; d. 12 Sep 1905 Golden, Oceana Co., MI; bur. 14 Sep 1905 Hart Cem., Hart, Oceana Co., MI (Never married.) 2. Walter b. 24 Nov 1849 Venango Co., PA; d. 15 Jan 1900 Golden Twp., Oceana Co., MI; bur. 18 Jan 1900 Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Matilda DELONG 3. Hannah b. abt 1852 Venango Co., PA; Spouse: James KIDDER; mar. 24 Dec 1880 Golden, Oceana Co., MI 4. Sarah b. 3 Mar 1861 Venango, Co., PA; d. 9 Jan 1899 Golden Twp., Oceana Co., MI; bur. 11 Jan 1899 Old Cemetery, Mears, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Charles WOODARD; mar. abt 1881 Oceana Co., MI 5. William b. abt 1857 Venango Co., PA 6. Martha Elizabeth b. 19 Jul 1859 Venango Co., PA; d. 2 Sep 1925 Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Peter STRAIT; mar. 7 Apr 1879 7. Daniel b. 13 Jan 1855 Venango Co., PA; d. d. 4 Dec 1916 Golden, Oceana Co., MI; bur. 6 Dec 1916 Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Mary MAGOON; Spouse: Nettie May ACKERMAN; mar. 5 Nov 1900 East Jordan, Charlevoix Co., MI 8. Mary b. Mar 1861 Venango, Co., PA; d.12 Jun 1904 Hart, Oceana Co., MI; bur. 14 Jun 1904 Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Elias SNEEN; mar. 20 Aug 1884 Golden, Oceana Co., MI 9. John Robert b. Jun 1864 Venango CO., PA; d. 7 May 1911 Ludington, Mason Co., MI; bur. Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Mrs. Otella Peacock; mar. 28 May 1893 Pentwater, Oceana Co., MI 10. Henry abt 1868 Venango Co., PA 11. Anna E. b. Apr 1870 Venango, Co., PA; d. 20 Nov 1956; Spouse: Henry Joseph LAMBRIX; mar. 22 Oct 1888 Golden Twp., Oceana Co., MI 12. Mahala b. abt 1874 Liber 2 p.90 #978 September 19, 1904 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Elvin 4 years of age, born in Michigan, died from Cholera Infantum, parents: Jay Clark & Lucy Barr of Michigan. 1905 Liber 2 p.85 #858 Feb.14, 1905 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Morley, Clifton 10 years 4 months 29 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Acute Nephritis, parents: Robert Morley and Ellie I. Holcomb of Michigan. Liber 2 p.86 #882 March 6, 1905 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, infant male 19 days old, born in Michigan, died of Infantile Eclampsia, parents: William R. Knapp and Esther Brown of Mears, Michigan. Liber 2 p.90 #963 March 24, 1905 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Holcomb, Julia M. 49 years of age, married, born in Michigan, housekeeper, died of Paralysis, parents: N. C. Newell and Alice Frelove Liber 2 p.97 #1137 August 25, 1905 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Hightower, Sylvanus 74 years 5 months 30 days of age, widower, born in Ohio, died of Cardia Dropsy, farmer, parents: unknown Sept. 12, 1905 Golden, Oceana Co. Michigan Evans, Jacob b.18 Mar 1847 Venango Co., PA; d. 12 Sep 1905 bur. 14 Sep 1905 Hart Cem., Hart, Oceana Co., MI (Never married.) Liber 2 p.95 #1086 November 26, 1905 Golden, Oceana county, Michigan Althouse, Eliza 69 years 5 months 19 days of age, married, Housekeeper, born in New York, died of Valvular disease of the Heart, parents unknown. Liber 2 p.95 #1091 December 19, 1905 Greenwood, Oceana Co., Michigan Woodward, Celisty 22 years 3 months 5 days of age, married, female, born in Michigan, farmer’s wife, died of confinement, parents: Joseph and Alice Sherwood of Michigan. 1906 Liber 2 p.97 #1128 January 17, 1906 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Smith, Elizabeth 57 years 11 months 25 days of age, married, born in Ontario, Canada, housewife, died of Carcinoma of the Stomach, parents: Jacob Pickel and Judith Scovel of Ontario, Canada *(Elizabeth was married to Gustavus Smith.) Liber 2 p.97 #1129 January 20, 1906 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Critchett, male stillborn, born in Ferry, parents: George Critchet and May Vandenburg of Ferry. Liber 2 p.97 #1130 January 23, 1906 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Putney, male stillborn, born in Ferry, parents: Ernest Putney & Amy Powers of Ferry. Liber 2 p.96 #1122 Feb.2, 1906 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, Lettie 1 year old female, born in Michigan, died of Pneumonia, parents: Giles Knapp and Alice Hightower of Michigan. Liber 2 p.103 #1279 Sept. 18, 1906 Greenwood, Oceana Co., Mich. Woodward, Theodore 9months 9 days of age, born in Greenwood, Michigan, died of Cholera Infantum, parents: Will Woodard and Celestia Sherwood of Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan. Clark, Sigart I. (male) 3 months 25 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Strangulation, parents: Alfred D. Clark & Letitia Van Vleet of Newfield. Liber 2 p.112 #1502 December 28, 1906 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Royle, Rollo Robert 4 monthss 28 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Pneumonia, parents: Charles J. Royle & Eva Houghtaling of Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.110 #1455 December 30, 1906 Ferry, Oceana Co., Michigan Sumner, Ray 1 month 25 day old male child, born in Michigan, died of pneumonia, parents: Elmer Sumner born in Michigan & Florence Smith Liber 2 p. 105 #1318 December 31, 1906 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Earnest Fremont 5 months 22 days of age, born in Michigan, died fro Liber 2 page 98 #1152 March 30, 1906 in Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Holcomb, Orvid R. 8 months 20 day old male child, born in Michigan, died of Epileptic Convulsions. m Indigestion, parents: Jay Clark & Lucy Barr of Weare. 1907 Liber 2 p.106 #1355 Feb. 20, 1907 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Chalker, Hugh H. 16 years 4 months 25 days of age, born in Michigan, farmer, died of Gun Shot, parents: Fred Chalker & Sylva Bearss of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.112 #1493 June 5, 1907 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Ward, Lillie May 1 year 2 months 12 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Spasms due to bowel trouble, parents: Leonard A. Ward & Amelia Baxter of Otto, Oceana County Liber 2 p.113 #1532 August 25, 1907 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.108 #1392 October 1, 1906 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Bearss, Joseph 94 years 6 months 17 days of age, born in Canada, farmer, died of Inanition, parents: Ira Bearss and ___ Morningstar of Shelby. Liber 2 p.107 #1387 November 17, 1906 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Royle, Charles 85 years 8 months 13 days of age, married, born in England, Mechanic, died of Heart Disease, parents: Thorwal Royle and Mary Lour of Otto, Michigan. Liber 2 p.118 #1588 October 17, 1907 Golden, Oceana Co., Michigan. Mathews, Joanna 74 years 10 months 13 days of age, born in Ireland, housewife, died of Epehlhelmoof? of right arm, parents: William Perry and mother unknown Liber 2 p.116 #1567 October 17, 1907 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Barbara 81 years 11 months 6 days of age, born in Germany, widow, housewife, died from Paralysis, parents: Nicholas Ish & Barbara Vooht of Greenwood. *(Barbara’s death was recorded twice with a slight difference in information, check #1626) Liber 2 p.120 #1626 October 17, 1907 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Barbara 81 years 11 months 6 days of age, born in Germany, widower, housewife, died from Paralysis, parents: Nicholis Ish & Barbary Voght. *(Barbara’s death was recorded twice with a slight difference in information, check #1567) Liber 2 p.116 #1572 November 10, 1907 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Frances N. 77 years 10 months 10 days of age, widow, born in Massachusetts, farmer, died of Apoplexy, parents unknown. 1908 Liber 2 p. 121 #1645 February 21, 1908 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Cynthia M. 71 years 4 months 25 days of age, married, born in Michigan, housewife, died from Apoplexy, parents: Jacob B. Gee & Lydia Ballow of Shelby. Liber 2 p.121 #1659 March 28, 1908 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Pickel. Iris Ruth 2 years 8 months 20 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Pleuro Pneumonia, parents: Will M. Pickel and Mary Alice Page of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.123 #1697 April 7, 1908 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Compton, William 77 years 9 months 6 days of age, born in Germany, farmer, died of congestion of lungs, parents: David Compton born in Germany and mother unknown. *The following is a brief history of William which contradicts his birth place being Germany. *David & Hannah (Elye) Compton had seven children: (1) William Harrison Compton a farmer, born July 1, 1830 in Branchville, Sussex County, New Jersey, died April 7, 1908 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan, on September 26, 1852 in Oakland County, Michigan married Sarah Jane Crane (Welch) born August 9,1830 New York, died April 6, 1876 Benona Twp., Oceana County, Michigan. April 7, 1908 Compton, William H. 77 years old 9 months 6 days, born in 1830, died April 7, 1908, Husband of 1.Sarah Welch 2.Ann Haynor Sullivan. Veteran of the Civil War. Enlisted in the Co. E. 6th Michigan Cavalry September 1862 and served through the War. Liber 2 p.123 #1712 June 6, 1908 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Critchett, Caroll premature male birth, parents: Oliver E. Critchett and Adrie C. Bearss of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.124 #1726 August 5, 1908 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Cartright, Adelbert Harry born in Michigan, 1 month 21 days of age died of Malnutrition, parents: Harry Cartright & Dora Wolf of Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. *(note next record, same child but a little different information.) *These records of Adelbert Harry have different page number, file #, and age at death. Liber 2 p.127 #1795 August 5, 1908 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Cartright, Adelbert Harry born in Michigan, 6 months 19 days of age, died of Malnutrition, parents: Harry Cartright and Dora Wolf of Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. *(note same death records with a little different information on above #1726) Liber 2 p.132 #1921 August 7, 1908 Benona, Oceana Co., Michigan Compton, Anna P. 51 years 11 months 7 days of age, born in Michigan, married, housewife, died of Cancer, parents: Henry Hendrickson and ? August 7, 1908 Obituary Compton, Annie P. (Hendrickson) wife of Perry Compton of Benona, Oceana County, Michigan, died August 7, 1908 after nearly 2 years from cancer. She had endured sufferings with patience and fortitude. She was born in Benona 51 years ago, being one of the first white children born in the township of Benona. In September 1875 she was married to Perry J. Compton, and to them four children were born, H. Truman, Lester, Martha and Charles P. * Son Lester was drowned at Muskegon several years ago. Liber 2 p.124 #1722 August 15, 1908 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Althouse, Garrett W. 58 years 4 months 10 days of age, married, Carpenter, born in the Netherlands, parents: John W. Althouse & Vern Van Dane of New Era Liber 2 p.125 #1740 September 15, 1908 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Lenora 1 month 11 days of age, born in Michigan, died from Laryngitis, parents: Jay Clark & Lucy Barr of Weare. *(Jay was born March 12, 1867 in Leavitt, died October 7, 1857) *(Lucy was born June 6, 1876 in Claybanks, married Oct. 15, 1894 in Claybanks, died March 1951) December 10, 1908 Hesperia Decker, Alvin B. 66 years 1 month 15 days of age. Born October 26, 1842 Pennsylvania, married, parents: Thomas Decker & Sarah Bodfish Liber 2 p.126 #1772 December 20, 1908 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan Glover, Hannah B. 17 years 9 months 20 days of age, born in Canada, house wife, died from paralysis. Parents: ___Culver & ____Brown of Hart 1909 P.131 #1890 January 4, 1909 Crystal, Oceana County, Michigan Poe, William 72 years 1 month 17 days of age, farmer, born in Michigan, married, died of Valvular, parents: Alfred Poe & Rebecca Hamilton both of Michigan. Liber 2 p.132 #1928 March 2, 1909 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. Knapp, Allice Belle 40 years 7 months 3 days of age, married, born in Michigan, housewife, died of Heart failure caused by childbirth, parents: Sylvanus Hightower & Mary Elizabeth Brown of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.1132 #1929 March 2, 1909 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Knapp, female, stillborn, born in Michigan, parents: Gyles Knapp & Allice Belle Hightower of Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.134 #1958 March 25, 1909 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Buttleman, ?Bootzi or Booty?? Female, 84 years 27 days of age, died of Anemia, born in Holland, house keeper, parents: Pelin Veltman & _____Trestsja of New Era. Liber 2 p.144 #1951 March 25, 1909 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Mich. Mathews, Edward 64 years 5 months 19 days of age, born in Wisconsin, farmer, died of Senile Debility, parents: F. C. Mathews & Charity L. Hemstetton? of Pentwater Liber 2 p.131 #1895 March 31, 1909 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Pickel, male 3 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Inanition, parents: William Pickle and May Page of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.134 #1966 April 2, 1909 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Mary Ann 38 years 9 months 20 days of age, married, born in Michigan, housewife, died from Enphohier?, parents: Hiram Fravell & Jane Pratt of Leavitt. April 13, 1909 Williams, Daniel 71 yrs. 11 days of age died April 13, 1909 of Heart failure. Born April 28, 1838 in Canada, married male, farmer, parents: Richard Williams born in New York and Cynthia Parks born in Canada Liber 2 p.133 #1942 May 12, 1909 Greenwood, Oceana Co., Michigan Sherwood, Edith 5 years 17 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Nephritis, parents: Joseph Sherwood and Alice Southward of Greenwood. *(also listed on page 144 #2202 same child) Liber 2 p.143 #2194 Oct. 28, 1909 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan. Putney, Lucy 79 years old, married, housewife, born in Ohio, died of Senile Debility, parents: ____Powers and mother unknown of Hart Liber 2 p.138 #2052 Nov. 20, 1909 Hart Village, Oceana Co., Michigan. Gregoire, L. B. 25 day old male child, born in Michigan, died of Acute Meningitis, parents: Archie Gregoire and Etheline Jackson of Hart. *her name was Lilly Belle 1910 Liber 2 p.140 #2103 Feb.1, 1910 Hart, Oceana County, Michigan. Putney, John 85 years 2 months 7 days of age, born in Canada, farmer, died of Senile Debility, parents: Bernard Putney & Betsey Cole of Hart. #2202 April 28, 1910 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Hunter, Sarah A. 72 years 2 months 7 days of age, born in New Jersey, housework, died of Cerebral Hemorrhage, (Stroke) parents: David Baldwin & Elizabeth Kerns, Pennsylvania July 19, 1910 Death Cert. Reg. #5 Rice, Alma of Ferry Township, born March 15, 1867 in Michigan, died July 19, 1910 at the age of 43 years of Typhoid Fever. Parents: John A. Chellis born in Vermont and Mary Shirts. Informant was Gorman A. Rice. Liber 2 p.148 #2292 July 19, 1910 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Rice, Alma 43 years 4 months 4 days of age, married, born in Michigan, housewife, died of Purpura Hemarige, parents: John A. Chellis and Mary Shirts of Ferry. Obituary…..died July 19, 1910 in Ferry Rice, Alma A. (Chellis) 43 died July 19, 1910 @ home in Ferry; she died of Typhoid Fever, wife of Gleason Rice. Born March 15, 1867 in Ingham County, Michigan, moved to Hesperia in 1870, then to North Ferry in 1874, married Gleason Rice in 1886. Alma’s father is J. A. Chellis of Ferry. Informant was Gorman A. Rice. Surviving: J. A. Chellis, 3 sons, Clinton, Merle and Gorman Rice. Liber 2 p.148 #2294 July 25, 1910 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Wadley, Elias M. 60 years of age, widower, Pedler, birth place and parents unknown, died of Heart Disease. Liber 2 p.148 #2295 August 5, 1910 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Hand, Anna 54 years 8 months 6 days of age, married, housewife, born in Michigan, died of Heart Disease, parents: Frank Russell and Mary Fish of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.148 #2298 Sept.7, 1910 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Chellis, Addie I. 56 years 2 months 1 day of age, born in Mass., married, housewife, died of Pernicious Anemia, parents: John Ash & Martha North of Ferry. Liber 2 p.150 #2350 September 30, 1910 Shelby Village, Oceana County, Michigan Hedges, Abraham D. 83 years 2 months 12 days of age, widower, born in New York, retired, died of Cerebral Apoplexy, parents: John Hedges & Mary A. Houghland of Shelby. November 7, 1911 Liber 2 p.161 #2612 Colfax, Oceana County, Michigan Payne, Charles Emmauel, W/M married 65 yrs 9 mos 28 days, POB: Ind. DOD: 7 Nov 1911 POD: Colfax, Oceana, MI, occ: farmer, cause of death: peritonitis, parents, not known, rec: Dec 21, 1911 Liber 2 p.148 #2302 November 29, 1910 Golden, Oceana Co., Michigan Hunter, male, premature born in Michigan, parents: Herbert Hunter and Bessie Bevins of Golden, Michigan 1910 December 22 Reg.#198 #8084, at 411 Sixth St. 1st Ward Dec. 22, 1910 at 7:30 a.m., Austin, Mower County, Minnesota State of Minnesota, Certificate of Death Cartwright, Martin white male, born January 27, 1836 Steuben County, New York State, Carpenter and farmer, widower, married at age 25, 4 of 4 children living, died at age 74 years 10 months 26 days. Cause of death: Acute Toxemia (intestinal). Parents: Jabes M. Cartwright and Laura both were born in New York State. Buried in Oakwood December 24, 1910 in Austin, Minnesota. *Martin is a brother to George Washington Cartwright who lived in Otto Township. liber 2 page 149 #2318 December 29, 1910 in Otto, Oceana Co., Michigan Baxter, Irwin Leroy 4 months 6 days of age died of pneumonia, born in Michigan, Parents: Charles A. Baxter & Rebecca Young of Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. 1911 Liber 2 p.150 #2358 March 22, 1911 Shelby Village, Oceana County, Michigan. Pendell, Josephine 53 years 2 months 19 days of age, married, born in Indiana, house wife, died of Carcinoma of Uterus, parents: __Swain & Christiana Murray. May 7, 1911 Ludington, Mason Co., Michigan Evans, John Robert b. Jun 1864 Venango Co., PA; d. 7 May 1911 Ludington, Mason Co., MI; bur. Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Mrs. Otella Peacock; mar. 28 May 1893 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Mi. Liber 2 p.156 #2486 June 4, 1911 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Sumner, Wade 17 days old, born in Michigan, died of Inanition, parents: Elmer E. Sumner & Florence D. Smith of Ferry Liber 2 page 161 #2611 November 3, 1911 Colfax, Oceana County, Michigan Beggs, Joseph 49 years 7 months 20 days of age, married, farmer, born in Canada, died of Pneumonia, parents unknown. Liber 2 p.161 #2612 November 7, 1911Colfax, Oceana County, Michigan Payne, Charles E. 65 years 9 months 28 days of age, married, born in Indiana, farmer, died from Peritonitis, parents unknown. 1912 Liber 2 p.156 #2495 January 2, 1912 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Chellis, John A. 88 year old, widowed male, born in Vermont, farmer and carpenter, died of old age, parents: John Chellis and Asenath Frece of Ferry. Liber 2 p.156 #2496 January 9, 1912 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Chellis, Frank B. 59 years 12 days of age, married, born in Indiana, Painter and paper hanger, *(born 12-28-1852) died of Heart Disease, parents: John A. Chellis & Mary Jane Shirts of Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Liber 2 p.164 #2681 April 3, 1912 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Converse, female newborn, born in Michigan, died of Acute Brights disease of mother, parents: John J. Converse & Anna S. Myers of Ferry. Liber 2 p.164 #2682 April 6, 1912 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Chalker, Fred 45 years 6 months 10 days of age, born in New York, farmer, died of Brights disease, parents: James Chalker & Isabel Parmington of Ferry. Liber 2 page 164 #2683 April 16, 1912 in Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Converse, Anna S. married, born in Nebraska, died of accute Nephritis Pregnancy at age of 30 years 4 months 4 days. Parents: George W. Myers & E. Fager of Ferry. June 9, 1912 Crystal, Oceana Co., Michigan Evans, Mary Elizabeth (Whitman) (b. 8 Feb 1824 Venango Co., PA; d. 9 Jun 1912 Crystal, Oceana Co., MI). buried in Hart Cemetery, Oceana Co., MI Married Samuel Evans b. 28 Apr 1819 PA; d. 7 Aug 1904 Hart, Oceana Co., MI) Liber 2 page 170 #2824 July 16, 1912 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Baxter, George T. born in New York, a farmer, married, age 75 years 5 days, died of Cardiac Failure, parents: George Baxter born in New York & mother unknown. Obituary: July 19, 1912 /Oceana Herald Baxter, George a long time resident of Otto Township died there Tuesday morning at 10. Mr. Baxter spent considerable time about 25 years ago, holding revival meetings in Otto and vicinity. P.170 #2840 December 24, 1912 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Sheldon, Leland 15 years 6 months 25 days of age died from accidentaly shot, he was born in Michigan. Parents: Clarance Sheldon and Grace Washburn of Shelby. 1913 Liber 2 p.170 #2826 Feb. 6, 1913 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Duke, Daniel 60 years of age, white male, single, farmer, born in Michigan, died of Lobar Pneumonia, parents: Walter Duke and Julia Bennet of Michigan. Liber 2 page 172 #2873 June 3, 1913 in Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Baxter, Rebecca, born in Ohio, married, house keeper, died at 31 years 8 months 28 days of age, died of Postpartum Hemorrhage, parents: Charles Young & Mary Rosenberg both were born in Ohio. June 3, 1913 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Baxter, Rebecca (Young) born September 6, 1881 in Ohio, daughter of Charles Young & Mary Rosenberg., and died June 3, 1913 in Otto, Oceana County, Michigan. *Liber 2 p.174 #2948 October 25, 1913 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Pickel, Dale born in Michigan, died of Inanition, parents: William Pickel & May Alice Page October 30, 1913 Parish, Clifton V. 37 born October 1, 1878 in Ferry, single, died from Diabetes Mellitus, parents: James J. Parish born in Kent County, Michigan & Rhoda Reynolds born in Eaton County, Michigan. 1914 Liber 2 page 175 #2965 January 9, 1914 in Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Hunter, Albert, 1 day old male infant died of Inonnition?, born in Michigan. Parents: Herbert H. Hunter & Bessie Bevins of Michigan. Liber 2 p175 #2965 January 9, 1914 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Apple, Caroline 49 years 2 months 19 days of age, of Ferry, single, born in Ohio, Laborer, died of Spasm of throat, parents: Samuel Apple and Josephine Veltes both born in Germany Liber 2 p.177 #3027 March 1, 1914 Shelby Village, Oceana Co., Mich. Wheeler, Rufus 68 years 7 months 12 days of age, born in New York, Merchant, died of Influenza, parents: George Wheeler born in New York and Annith? Coby New York Liber 2 p.179 #3059 March 3, 1914 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Abbott, Charles 78 years of age, born in Connecticut, farmer, died of Arterial Sclerosis, parents: unknown N.Y. March 4, 1914 Liber 2 p.181 #3112 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan. Niles, Austin W/M married age: 75 years 4 mos 10 days, POB: NY, DOD: 4 Mar 1914, POD: Shelby, Oceana, MI, occ: farmer, cause of death: LaGrippe, f. John Niles, m. not known, rec. Sept. 2, 1914 Liber 2 p.178 #3032 March 24, 1914 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, William V. 43 years 7 months 27 days of age, married, born in Michigan, farmer, died from Lober Pnuemonia, parents: Samuel Clark born in Michigan & Sarah Bromley born in Michigan. Liber 2 p.187 #32246 May 7, 1914 Newfield, Oceana County, Michigan Holcomb, female, no age given, born in Michigan, died of Aleloclosis, parents: Porter Holcomb Hesperia and Bertha Johnson Hesperia Liber 2 p.180 #3084 May 24, 1914 Pentwater, Oceana Co., Michigan. Mathews, Burdette Fairfield single, male, 32 years 8 months 13 days of age, born in Michigan, farming, died of Brights Disease, parents: Edward Mathews born in Wisconsin and Amora K. Gleason born in Michigan. Liber 2 p.185 #3215 Oct. 5, 1914 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan. Putney, Ashley C. 77 years 8 months 12 days of age, widowed male, farmer, born in Ohio, died of Dysentery, parents: Barnard Putney born in Ohio and Grace Cole born in Ohio Liber 2 p.183 #3172 August 8, 1914 Shelby Village, Oceana Co., Mich. Shirts, Margret Mary 53 years 2 months of age, married, born in Canada, housewife, died of Pernicious Anemia, parents: Samuel Raby/Ruby? born in Canada and Bessie Brant born in Canada. Holcomb, Cyrus died November 20, 1914 died of hemorrhage of head. Cyrus was born in 1884. His brother Leo was with him and brought the remains home Saturday. Present at the funeral home were Mr. And Mrs. Rouse of Saginaw and Mr. And Mrs. Compton of Chicago. Parents: Loren R. Holcomb & Alma E. June of Golden twp., Oceana County, Michigan. 1915 March 3, 1915 Liber 2 p.186 #3231 Elbridge, Oceana County, Michigan Payne, William 80 years 2 months 24 days of age, widow, born in Canada, farmer, died from Apoplexy. Parents: unknown England unknown Ireland Liber 2 p.191 #3347 April 1, 1915 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Post, Rebecca widow 88 yrs. 4 months 29 days of age, born in New York, died from Senile Debility, parents: Justice Mathewson born in Mass. & Rebecca Bun born in Sweden. August 18, 1915 Liber 2 p.191 #3342 Penwater, Oceana County, Michigan Cole, Margret Jane 75 years 3 months of age, born in Indiana, died from senile debility, parents: ____Tibbetts Indiana & ______? Indiana Liber 2 p.194 #3412 October 18, 1915 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Mund, Lawerence Adelbert 26 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Malnutrition, parents: William Mund and Odessa Cartright of Otto, Oceana Co., Mi. 1916 Liber 2 p.196 #3478 Feb.3, 1916 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Bearss, Ambrose (male) 73 years 5 months 2 days of age, married, born in Canada, farmer, died of Bronchitis, parents: Joseph Bearss and Sussie Neff both were born in Canada. Liber 2 p.196 #3479 Feb.14, 1916 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Bearss, Leah 73 years 7 months 21 days of age, widow, born in Canada, housewife, died of Chronic Dyp.? Parents: Michael Authus born in Canada and Susan Morningstar born in Canada Liber 2 p.195 #3453 February 14, 1916 Walkerville, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Vincent E. 84 years 9 months 9 days of age, married, farmer born in New York, died from Pneumonia, parents: Anese Clark born in New York & mother unknown. Liber 2 p.204 #3663 August 5, 1916 Golden, Oceana County, Michigan Althouse, George S. 73 years 9 months 28 days of age, married, born in New York, Laborer, died of Apoplexy, parents: Simon Althouse born in Germany and ____Hortlon? Liber 2 p.210 #3765 October 13, 1916 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Clark, Archie 18 years 7 months 7 days of age, single, born in Michigan, farmer, died from suicide, parents: William Clark born in Ohio and Lizzie Cole born in Michigan. *(a short obit states “he had been ailing for some time.” Buried @ Shelby Cemetery. Dec. 4, 1916 Golden, Oceana Co., Michigan Evans, Daniel b. 13 Jan 1855 Venango Co., PA; d. d. 4 Dec 1916 Golden, Oceana Co., MI; bur. 6 Dec 1916 Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana Co., MI; Spouse: Mary MAGOON; Spouse: Nettie May ACKERMAN; mar. 5 Nov 1900 East Jordan, Charlevoix Co., MI 1917 Obituary: January 2, 1917 Smith, Jane Abby (Beachum) born August 18, 1837 Canada (English), died January 2, 1917 of Heart Decease and Chronic Valvular over a 13 years period of time. Jane a widow was 79 years 4 months 14 days old, parents: Rueben Green born in Canada and Millie Oliver born in Pennsylvania *Jane was Timothy Smith’s 2nd wife. Liber 2 page 210 #3761 January 2, 1917 in Ferry twp., Oceana County, Michigan. Smith, Jane A. Widow, 79 years 4 months 14 days of age, died of Chronic Heart disease, born in Canada. Parents: Reuben Green born in Canada and Millie Oliver born in Pennsylvania. *Jane was Timothy Smith’s second wife. Liber 2 p.206 #3674 Feb. 20, 1917 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Sherwood, Alice Erskin 50 years 4 months 20 days of age, born in Michigan, housewife, married, died of Mitral Insuffency, parents: Peter Southwood born in New York and Mary Baker born in Michigan. Liber 2 page 210 #3783 April 16, 1917 Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Hendrickson, Martha born in Norway, widow, 90 years 4 months 12 days of age died of Arteriosclerosis. Parents: John Peterson and unknown of Norway. Liber 2 p.209 #3754 April 28, 1917 Weare, Oceana County, Michigan Glover, Harriett 62, married, housewife, born in Michigan, died from apoplexy & pneumonia. Parents: Nelson Glover & Hannah Culver both born in Canada Liber 2 p.214 #3878 June 7, 1917 Village of Shelby, Oceana Co., Michigan Adams, Emily C. 71 years 2 months 27 days of age, born in Michigan, Housekeeping, died of Diabetes, parents: John Parsons born in England mother not listed Liber 2 p.220 #4024 November 1, 1917 Village of Hart, Oceana Co., Michigan. Mathews, David J. 71 years 8 months 6 days of age, married, born in New York, Banker, died of Rupture of Heart, parents: Jonathon M. Mathews born in New York and Amelia Gould born in New York Liber 2 p.216 #3920 December 18, 1917 Greenwood, Oceana Co., Mich. Houghtaling, Edward 34 years 7 months 3 days of age, born in Michigan, married, Mason, died of Lobar Pneumonia, parents: Fountain Houghtaling born in New York and Mary Rogers born in Michigan. 1918 Liber 2 p.220 #4010 Feb.7, 1918 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Hendrickson, female newborn born in Michigan, died of Weak heart, parents: Alfred Hendrickson and Lottie Burk Liber 2 p.217 #3950 Feb.28, 1918 Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan Hinds, Jay 81 years 3 months 10 days of age, born in Michigan, widower, farmer, died of Diabetes, parents: father unknown and mother Mary Dye Liber 3 #3951 April 6, 1918 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Ward, Floy L. (female) 19 years 7 months 14 days of age, married, born in Michigan, house wife, died from deformity of pelvis from Infantile paralysis, parents: Alva Bowman & Helen Shaw of Michigan. Liber 3 #3952 April 6, 1918 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Ward, baby female, 0 age, died from deformed pelvis of mother, Hyerectomy operative, parents: Carl Ward & Floy L. Bowman. Liber 2 p. 225 #4124 April 29, 1918 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan Poe, Leland 4 months 3 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Whooping Cough, parents: Jesse Poe and Irene Royal both born in Michigan May 1, 1918 Peterson, Andrew, born in Denmark, Oct 19, 1852 and died at his home in Pentwater, May 1, 1918. He had been in poor health for the last seventeen years. He came to America in 1872 and stopped for one year in Philadelphia, coming to Pentwater in 1873 where he has made his home since. In 1881 he was united in marriage to Jennie O’Brien of Pentwater and to them was born five children. He is survived by five children, William, Anna and Haskel Peterson of Pentwarter and Mrs. Leon Marsh of Detroit and Mrs. Edward Furman of Ohio. He also leaves two brothers, John and Chris of Ludington and one sister, Christina of Chicago with many other relatives and friends who will mourn his loss. Liber 2 p.220 #4007 May 1, 1918 Village of Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan Peterson, Andrew 65 years 6 months 10 days of age, married, born in Denmark, C. Laborer, died of Endocarditic Mitral Insufficiency. Parents: Andrew Peterson born in Denmark and mother unknown Liber 2 p.220 #4004 May 14, 1918 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Beachum, Lillian 21 years 9 months 17 days of age, born in Michigan, married, Housewife, died of Puerperal Convulsions, parents: Ben Frost and Lura Archer of Michigan. Liber 3 p.2 #4494 October 10, 1918 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Philo, Clara R. 28 years of age, married, born in Michigan, School teacher, died of Puerperal Fever, parents: F. N. Royle born in New York and Flora Keech born in Michigan. Liber 2 p.224 #4112 October 15, 1918 Village of Pentwater, Oceana County, Mich. Wickham, Esther 52 years 8 months 9 days of age, married, born in Michigan, housewife, died of Valv *(Valvular) Heart Disease and Chronic Nephritis. Parents: William Webb born in Canada and Esther Bernis born in Maine. *Esther was married to Orson Wickham Liber 2 p.219 #3994 November 12, 1918 Village of Hesperia, Oceana Co., Michigan Woodard, Lawrance? (male) 1 yr. 2 months of age, born in Michigan, died of Water on the Brain, parents: William Woodward born in New York and Peggy Sherwood born in Michigan. 1919 January 1, 1919 obit Pickle, Hazel Mae (Oneal) Nurse’s Death results of Spanish Influenza. Mrs. Charles Pickle died at home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Oneal on January 1st. Mrs. Charles Pickle died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oneal January 1, 1919 after an illness of pneumonia following Spanish Influenza. Mrs. Pickle was a trained nurse and is believed to have contracted the disease while attending her sister-in-law, Mrs. James R. Cooper, who died of pneumonia at her home in Munising a few weeks ago. Mrs. Pickle was 29 years, nine months and 25 days old. Hazel Mae Oneal was born in Jeronie, Howard County, Indiana, October 27, 1889. She lived in Indiana until about 12 years ago when the family moved to Fremont where she has since made her home. She was married April 6, 1918 to Charles Pickle, who four days after their marriage, April 19, was called into the service of his country and has been in France. Mrs. Pickle received her training s a nurse at the Battle Creek Sanitarium and was a graduate of that institution. Her life was one of service for others and her happy and genial disposition made her a host of friends both in her profession and in her private life. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Seymour Holman and Miss Zella Oneal of Chicago and four brothers, Oscar, Clyde and Ray Oneal of Fremont and Dewey Oneal in the government’s military service in Texas. Mrs. Pickle returned to this city Tuesday night and received the first information of the death of his wife and his sister, Mrs. Cooper. Private funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oneal conducted by Rev. James W. Esveld, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Internment in Maple Grove cemetery. Feb. 28, 1919 Death Record, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Niles, Harry Joseph W/M/married DOB: 31 May 1878 POB: Michigan, DOD: 28 Feb 1919, POD: Shelby, Oceana, MI, occ: farmer, f. Austin Niles b. New York, m. Adeline Bowen b. Michigan, cause of death: mitral stenosis of the heart, Infor: Chas. Tallant, Shelby, Michigan, burial: 3 Mar 1919, looks like: longlake cemetery (but not sure), Undertaker: J.E. Cooper, Shelby, MI April 2, 1919 Benona, Oceana County, Michigan Compton, Anna Maria (Haynor) (Sullivan) born Sept. 29, 1838 Northfield, Michigan, died April 2, 1919 in Benona, wife of William Harrison Compton Liber 2 p.230 #4251 April 16, 1919 Benona, Oceana Co., Mich. Hendrickson, male 3 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Hemophelis, parents: Alfred Hendrickson and Lottie Burk both were born in Michigan. Liber 2 p.231 #4268 May 5, 1919 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan. Woodward, William 57 years 8 months 11 days of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died of Bronchial Pneumonia, parents: Henry Woodward and Julia Ketcham both were born in New York. Liber 2 p.230 May 13, 1919 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Williams, Caroline 77 years 5 months 13 days of age, born in Pennsylvania, widow, housewife, died of Apoplexy, parents: Daniel Sumner and Elizabeth F. Bis both were born in New York. Liber 2 p.236 #4408 May 14, 1919 Village of Hesperia, Oceana Co., Mich. Mathews, Hattie 67 years 1 month 9 days of age, born in Pennsylvania, married, died of Tuberculosis of lungs, parents: M. Humbaugh and Sarah Troyer both were born in Pennsylvania. Liber 2 p.234 #4347 August 1, 1919 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Wenk, Doris A. 8 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Convulsions, parents: William R. Wenk & Millie Chellis both were born in Michigan. Liber 2 p.238 #4448 August 24, 1919 Golden, Oceana Co., Michigan Wheeler, Loran Henry male infant, 6 hours old, premature birth, parents: Edwin Wheeler and Unice (Eunice) Holcomb both were born in Michigan. Liber 3 p.2 #4498 September 10, 1919 Township of Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Haigh, Samuel married male, 69 years 4 months 17 days of age, born in Illinois, farmer, died from Deabetic Mellitus. Parents: Joseph Haigh & Margaret Ogden both born in England. September 13, 1919 Liber 2 p.237 #4409 Village of Hesperia, Oceana County, Michigan McLaren, Thomas 54 years 11 months 11 days of age, married, born in Michigan, laborer, died from Tuberculosis of both lungs, parents: Alexander McLaren & Isabelle Robinson, both born in Scotland Liber 2 p.233 #4320 September 15, 1919 Greenwood, Oceana County, Michigan. Woodward, E. S. 1 year 1 day of age, born in Michigan, died of Enteritais, parents: William Woodward born in New York & Pegg Sherwood born in Michigan. Liber 3 p.2 #4499 September 25, 1919 Village of Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Conger, Julia widow, 78 years 11 months 27 days of age, born in Vermont, died from Chronic Valvular Disease of Heart, @ home. Parents: Jeremy Bailey born in Vermont and mother unknown. Liber 3 p.2 #4500 October 11, 1919 Twp. of Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Henry, male baby stillborn, Michigan. Parents: Larry C. Henry Michigan & Ethel Ward Michigan. Liber 2 p.236 #4396 October 24, 1919 Ferry, Oceana County, Michigan Baxter, Gladys 2 years 1 month 4 days of age, born in Michigan, died of Scarlet Fever, parents: Ben Baxter born in Michigan and Alma Butler, birth place unknown Liber 3 p.2 #4501 October 27, 1919 Twp. of Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Drumb, John V. married, 76 years 3 months 29 days of age, born in New York, farmer, died from Cerebral Appoplexy. Parents: Micheal Drumb born in N.Y. & Mary Farmbon born in N.Y. December 10, 1919 Liber 2 p.234 #4356 Otto, Oceana County, Michigan Ward, William H. 84 years 6 months 4 days of age, married, born in New York, farmer, died from Mitral Insufficiency, parents: unknown Liber 3 p.2 #4502 December 13, 1919 Twp. of Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan Randolph, William married, 61 years 6 months 23 days of age, born in Michigan, farmer, died from Chronic Nephritis. Parents: Wesley Randolph N.Y. & Elizabeth Haywood England.