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NICHOLS Family
Our Nichols family begins with Charles A. Nichols, Sr. 1817-1898. We know he was born in Vermont, but not much is known of his family or early life there. Charles’ family and parents need to be researched further. It is thought that Charles and his wife, Maryette, may have lived in New York for a time before coming to Michigan. The following is the story of his descendants.
First Generation 1. CHARLES A. 1 NICHOLS SR., son of ISAAC NICHOLS and EUNICE, was born in Vermont (perhaps Rutland) 22 JUN 1817. His death certificate shows age 75 yrs, 6 mos, 6 days, which would be 22 June 1823. CHARLES died 28 DEC 1898 in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan, at 81 years of age of paralysis. His body was interred DEC 1898 LeRoy Twp, Osceola, Michigan, LeRoy Cemetery.He married MARYETTE F. RISING in Vermont, ca 1840. MARYETTE was born in Vermont 10 MAR 1820. She died 17 JUN 1894 in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan, at 74 years of age. Her body was interred JUN 1894 LeRoy Twp, Osceola, Michigan, LeRoy Twp. Cemetery. Her parents were both born in Vermont, and she was born in either Rutland, Vermont or New York. Census records differ. Her maiden name has been seen as both Rising and Samuels, so it is unknown at this time which it was, but Rising seems the more likely. Several different spellings have been seen for her first name, ranging from Marietta, Mariette, Maryetta, Muriett, etc. Charles and Maryette had married and had one child, Charles, before coming to Ottawa County, Michigan before 1853, and perhaps as early as 1840. He must have been one of the earliest settlers in the area when it was still a wildnerness. He was a farmer near Lamont on what is now Johnson Street, and in 1861 and 1866 Charles A. Nichols was listed in Lamont as path master and road overseer, and "Nichols Hill" was mentioned in regards to the flood of 1868. In 1869 he was listed as a voter in Lamont. The 1880 census shows his grandson, Delbert, living in his household. This would have been after the death of Del's mother in childbirth. According to Michigan Place Names: "Lamont - Ottawa Cty, in 1833 Harry & Zine Steele settled here on the banks of the Gd. River, in Tallmadge Twp; it became known as Steel's Landing and was given a p.o. of that name on 9 Jan 1851, with Reuben Reynolds as its first pmaster; in 1851 the Steels platted the village as Middleville, from its location midway bet. Gd Rapids & Gd Haven, but its p.o. remained St. Landing; in 1855 the offer of Lamont Chubb of Gd Rapids, of a road scraper in exchange for renaming the village for him was accepted, and the village and its p.o. were renamed Lamont on 2 July 1856[Henry C. Slaughter, Page; PO archives]" In later years, Charles and Maryette moved to LeRoy in Osceola County, perhaps to be near their son, Charles, and daughter, Sylvia Crawford, who lived there, and their son, Lucius who lived in Manistee. They passed away in LeRoy and were buried in the LeRoy Township Cemetery. Tallmadge Twp 1840 Oaths Books Index: NICKOLS, C. Pg 59 Tallmadge Twp Tax Assess: NICKOLS, C. 1853, Pg. 159 WFR NE 1/4-25 AC Sec. 9 55 Acres Value 140.00 Charles A. was a voter in Lamont in 1859. Michigan Deaths Roll 565 Lansing Library 51-15 Osceola Co.: December 28, 1893 Charles A. Nichols M W Marr. 75-6-6, LeRoy Paralysis VT Farmer Isaac Nichols, VT; Unice Nichols, VT
1860 Census-Tallmadge Twp, Ottawa Co, MI Roll 557, Page 340 Charles A. NICHOLS 43 M Farmer Vermont Margaret 43 F Wife New York Charles 14 M Vermont Lucius B 7 M Michigan Lucy 5 F Michigan Sylvia 3 F Michigan Franklin 9/12 M Michigan
Charles NICHOLS 52 M W Farmer Vermont Muriett 50 F W Keeping House New York Lucius 17 M W Farm Labor Michigan Lucy 14 F W Michigan Sylvia 12 F W Michigan
NICHOLS, Charles A. W M 61 Farmer VT NY Conn Maryette W F 60 Wife NY VT VT Delbert Foss W M 4 Gr-son MI MI NY Tallmadge Twp. Assessments: Charles A. NICHOLS 1878 Sec. 9/7/13/80 NICHOLS & McMULLIN 1878 Sec. 13/7/13/20} These may have been NICHOLS & MULLINS 1875 Sec. 13/7/13/20} other Nichols family CHARLES A. NICHOLS Sr. and MARYETTE F. RISING had the following children: + 2 i. Charles Albert 2 NICHOLS JR. was born 27 DEC 1845.+ 3 ii. LUCIUS L. NICHOLS was born 23 APR 1853. + 4 iii. Lucy Amelia NICHOLS was born 27 AUG 1855. + 5 iv. Sylvia NICHOLS was born 16 AUG 1857. 6 v. Franklin NICHOLS was born Ottawa Co, Michigan 1859. Franklin died BEF 1870.
Second Generation 2. Charles Albert 2 NICHOLS JR. (CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Rutland, Vermont 27 DEC 1845. Charles died 25 MAY 1941 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, at 95 years of age. His body was interred 28 MAY 1941 in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery. He married twice. He married Sarah E. WHITE in Polkton Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, 22 MAR 1868. Vol. 5, Page 10. Married by Rev. William Aldrich. Witnesses: Hiram White, Polkton and Joseph White, Polkton. Sarah was born in New York MAR 1846. Age 22 on marriage entry. She died 27 SEP 1874 at 28 years of age. Her body was interred SEP 1874 in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery.Charles then married Harriett Ann "Hattie" ALLEN in Tallmadge, Ottawa, Michigan, 26 SEP 1875. Vol. 5, Page 119. Married by Rev. C.H. Fisher. Witnesses: H.C. Salton, Tallmadge and A.L. Salton, Tallmadge. Harriett was born in St. Lawrence Co, New York 6 OCT 1859. Harriett was the daughter of Charles H. ALLEN and Almira HETON. This Allen family is not to be confused with the Allens dealt with in a previous chapter in this same book. Harriett died 11 APR 1938 in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred 14 APR 1938 in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery.
Grand Rapids Press obit. April 12, 1938, Page 21: NICHOLS - Mrs. Harriett Nichols, aged 78, passed away at her home in Coopersville Monday evening. Surviving are the husband, Charles Nicholds; one son, Clayton of Muskegon; one daughter, Mrs. Florence VanRaalte of Ferrysburg; one sister, Mrs. Gilbert Herring of Mapleton, Ore. The body reposes at the Van Allsburg Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Coopersville Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in Coopersville cemetery. Charles was born in Rutland, Vermont and moved to a farm between Berlin and Lamont as a child with his parents when the area was still a frontier. He served in Company I, 16th Michigan Infantry in the Civil War, enlisting in Grand Rapids February 15, 1864 at the age of 19. This unit was part of the army of the Potomac. In May, the unit participated in the battle of the Wilderness, then went to Spottsylvania, operating in flanking operations for General Grant's army. Most of the fighting of this unit was in Virginia--Ny River, North Anna, Noel's Turn, Hanover, Tolopotomy, Magnolia Swamp, Bethesda Church, Cold Harbour, Gaine's Mills, Petersburg, Weldon Railroad, Peeble's Farm, Hatcher's Run, Dabney's Mill, White Oak Road, Quaker Road, Five Forks, Amelia Court House, High Bridge, and Appomatox Court House. At one time during battles, Charles was on the front lines for seven days, and his uniform was riddled with bullet holes, but he came away with only a shoulder wound. He was taken to Washington with his injury, and in May, 1865, the regiment took up it's line of march for Washington, D.C., where it participated in the Grand Review with the army of the Potomac on May 23. It is thought a possibility that Charles may also have been in the Grand Review parade. In July, they had returned to Michigan, where they mustered out. Upon Charles' return from the War, he became a farmer on a piece of land between Lamont and Berlin, located on Johnson Street across the road from his father. He married Sarah White in 1868, both at the age of 22. They had a daughter, Nettie, about 1870. She apparently died young, and Sarah died four years later. The following year, Charles married Harriett Allen, by whom he had 10 more children, only four of whom grew to adulthood. Charles was 5'6" tall with hazel eyes and brown hair. In the 1880 census they had a 1 year old niece living with them, L____ Sutton. Her first name was illegible. Charles lived for several years in LeRoy, Osceola County, Michigan, where he organized the G.A.R. Post and in Luther, where he was the last living member of the G.A.R. Post. He then returned to the Coopersville area. Marriage for Charles A. Nichols and Sarah E. White. They were married in Polkton Twp. March 22, 1868. Both were age 22. She was born in New York. They were married by Wm Goldrich. Entry # 143, Page 10. Was recorded May 15, 1868. Harriet Ann Allen marriage. Charles was 29 and Harriet was 16. The entry # 379 page 119, they were married in Tallmadge Twp in September 26, 1875. Was recorded September 30, 1875.
NICHOLS, Charles 23 M W Farmer 3000 796 Vermont Sarah 23 F W K.H. New York
NICHOLS, Charles A. Jr. Farmer W M 34 VT VT NY Harriett Wife W F 20 NY NY NY Nettie Dau W F 10 MI VT NY Franklin Son W M 2 MI VT NY SALTON, Lola Neice W F 5 MI NY NY
NICHOLS, Charlie Head W M Dec 1846 53 M32 VT Unk Unk Farmer Harriet Wife W F Oct 1859 40 M32 10-4 NY NY NY Raymond Son W M Oct 1887 12 MI VT NY At School Clayton Son W M Aug 1897 2 MI VT NY Florence Dau W F Dec 1899 6/12 MI VT NY
NICHOLS, Charles A. Head M W 64 M-2 34 VT VT VT Retired Harieta A. Wife F W 50 M-1 34 10-4 NY NY NY Clayton Son M W 12 S MI VT NY Florence Dau F W 10 S MI VT NY
NICHOLS, Charles head M W 74 M VT VT VT Farmer-dairy Harriet wife F W 60 M NY NY NY COLES, Emerald granddau F W 13 S MI MI MI Evelyn granddau F W 2 S MI MI MI Tallmadge Twp. Assessments: Charles NICHOLS Jr. was registered as a voter in Tallmadge Twp. in 1866, removed from rolls in 1882. Muskegon Chronicle? Page 14: Last Survivor of Luther G.A.R. Post, When he was 19 years old, he enlisted in the 16th Michigan Infantry, on Feb. 15, 1864, at Grand Rapids. Most of his service was in Virginia. At one time during the conflict he was in the front firing line for seven consecutive days. His uniform was riddled by bullets, he says, but he came through the fight with only a minor shoulder wound. He was taken to the army hospital at Washington where he was discharged in May, 1865. LIVED NEAR MARNE The war over, Mr. Nichols returned to Michigan and lived on the farm at Marne for about 10 years. He then moved to a farm at LeRoy where he lived until 1913. In that year he retired and moved to Coopersville where he lived for 25 years. He is now making his home with his son, Clayton Nichols, on Catawba avenue here. Mr. Nichols helped organize the G.A.R. post at LeRoy and was one of its active members until it disbanded. He then joined the G.A.R. at Luther. He is the last survivor of that post. Of all his comrades in Company I of the 16th Infantry, Mr. Nichols and John Parks of Coopersville are said to be the only survivors. OUTLIVES EIGHT CHILDREN Mr. Nichols was married to Harriet Ann Allen at LaMont in 1875. She was 16. She died a few years ago at the age of 78. They were parents of 10 children, two of whom are still living. They are Clayton, with whom Mr. Nichols makes his home, and a daughter, Mrs. Florence VanRaalte, of Spring Lake. He has 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Nichols has never used intoxicants and he gave up the use of tobacco 12 years after the Civil war. However, he likes coffee and drinks it three times a day. Grand Rapids Press obit. May 26, 1941, Page 16: NICHOLS - Charles A. Nichols, aged 95, (Civil war veteran), of 710 Catawaba av., Muskegon, passed away sunday afternoon at Mercy hospital. Surviving are one daughter, one son, twenty grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The body reposes at the Kammeraad Funeral Home, Coopersville, where services will be held Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Interment in Coopersville cemetery. The Coopersville Observer, Thursday, May 29, 1941, Page 1: CHAS. NICHOLS, AGED 95 ANSWERS THE FINAL CALL - Charles Nichols passed away at Muskegon last Sunday afternoon, at the home of his son Clayton, where he had made his home for the last two or three years, since the death of Mrs. Nichols. They had made their home here for a good many years, though not here all the time. Mr. Nichols was born in 1845, at Rutledge, Vermont, but came to Michigan in youth. His enlistment in the Federal forces for the Civil War, was made at Grand Rapids February 15, 1864. His home since Civil War days has been in western Michigan, either at Leroy, in Osceola county, or at Marne or Coopersville. It was very interesting at times to hear him tell of the early days in this section, and of his experiences in woods and fields here. Living here for many years, he was one of those who rarely missed the observance of Memorial Day here, and for the last two years since the number of veterans was reduced to two, he was here on each occasion. His body was brought to the Kammeraad Funeral Home here and the services were held here Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Victor Niles being in charge of the last service. Burial was in the Coopersville cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dick VanRaalte, of Spring Lake, and by the son, Clayton, at Muskegon; by 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The passing of Mr. Nichols reduces to one the number of veterans of the Civil War living here. That one is John M. Park, who is still strong and healty, although he passed his 92nd birth anniversary during the past few months. It is said that there are only about 60 Civil War veterans still living in Michigan. The Muskegon Chronicle, Monday, May 26, 1941: Civil War Vet Marches With Comrades Gone Before Charles A. Nichols, who planned to parade on Memorial Day as one of Muskegon's two survivors of the Civil war, marched today with a greater host of comrades in the Valhalla of beyond. Mr. Nichols died Sunday in Mercy hospital. At 95 years of age he was the last survivor of the Luther post of the Grand Army of the Republic. In comparatively good health for a man of his advanced age, he had looked forward to Memorial Day observance. He was taken ill on May 17 and his condition was immediately serious. He lost consciousness and his death was expected momentarily. The body was taken to Kammeraad funeral home in Coopersville from which funeral service arrangements will be announced. His death leaves Muskegon with one Civil war veteran. He is Howard Bond, 97 years of age, who lives at 1366 Sanford street. Mr. Bond plans to participate in the Memorial day services. Mr. Nichols made his home with his son, Clayton Nichols, at 710 Catawba avenue. Although a pioneer of Michigan, he was born in Rutland, Vt., on Dec. 27, 1845. As a child he came to this state with his parents, who settled at Berlin, now known as Marne. They cleared and worked a farm there. On Feb. 15, 1864, when he was 10 [should be 19] years old, Mr. Nichols enlisted with the 16th Michigan Infantry at Grand Rapids. Most of his service in the conflict was in Virginia. For seven consecutive days he was on the front firing line at one time. He came out of that battle, his uniform riddled by bullets, but with only a minor shoulder wound. He was taken to the army hospital at Washington. There he was discharged from service in May 1865. With the war over Mr. Nichols came back to Michigan. He lived on the old farm at Marne for about 10 years, then moved to a farm at LeRoy where he lived until 1913. In that year he retired and moved to Coopersville, making his home there for 25 years. Leaves Only Two Children Mr. Nichols was married at Lamont in 1875 to Harriett Ann Allen. She died a few years ago at the age of 78 years. They were the parents of 10 children, only two of whom are still living. Mr. Nichols helped organize the G.A.R. post at LeRoy. He was one of its active members until it disbanded. He then joined the Luther post and outlived all of its members. His death left one survivor of the company in which he served during the war--Company I of the 16th Infantry. He is John Parks, of Coopersville. Surviving is the son, Clayton, and a daughter, Mrs. Florence VanRaalte, of Spring Lake. There are 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Charles Albert NICHOLS Jr. and Sarah E. WHITE had the following child: 7 i. Nettie 3 NICHOLS was born Ottawa Co, Michigan ca 1870. She died young.Charles Albert NICHOLS Jr. and Harriett Ann "Hattie" ALLEN had the following children: 8 ii. Franklin G. NICHOLS was born Ottawa Co, Michigan 25 OCT 1877. Franklin died 25 SEP 1880 in Tallmadge Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, at age 2 years 4 months from Membranous Cough, Book 1, Page 192. His body was interred SEP 1880 in Lamont, Ottawa, Michigan, Maplewood Cemetery. Lot 5 d. 9-23-1880 Age 2-11-0 + 9 iii. Lillian Baldwin NICHOLS was born 25 JUL 1881. 10 iv. Willis NICHOLS was born in Osceola Co, Michigan 9 MAR 1883. Willis died 9 MAR 1883 in Osceola Co, Michigan, at less than one year of age. 11 v. Effie NICHOLS was born in Osceola Co, Michigan 26 JAN 1885. Effie died 26 JAN 1885 in Osceola Co, Michigan, at less than one year of age. + 12 vi. Raymond Cecil NICHOLS was born 31 OCT 1887. + 13 vii. Clayton NICHOLS was born AUG 1897. + 14 viii. Florence E. NICHOLS was born 14 DEC 1899. There were apparently three other children who are unknown at this time, but were either stillborn or died at a very young age.
3. LUCIUS L. 2 NICHOLS (CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Tallmadge, Ottawa, Michigan 23 APR 1853. LUCIUS died 23 DEC 1929 in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan, at 76 years of age. His body was interred 26 DEC 1929 in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan, Oak Grove Cemetery. Block D-1, Lot 10, Grave 6He married twice. He married PAULINA L. SALTON in Lamont, Ottawa, Michigan, 25 JUN 1874. Vol. 5, Page 101. Married by Rev. James Draper in double ceremony with Robert and Sylvia (Nichols) Crawford. Witnesses: Robert Crawford, Lisbon, New York and Sylvia Crawford, Tallmadge. PAULINA was born in Russell, St. Lawrence, New York 1855. PAULINA was the daughter of CHRISTOPHER FOSS SALTON and CYNTHA LOUISA CILLEY.
Lucius married Dora WHITEHOUSE in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan, 03 MAR 1887. Dora was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin 27 APR 1853. She was the daughter of Richard Bradley WHITEHOUSE and Maria HENRY. Dora died 17 JAN 1942 in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred 19 JAN 1942 in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan, Oak Grove Cemetery. Block D-1, Lot 10, Grave 7 In 1920 a Mary Whitehouse, sister or sister-in-law lived with Lucius and Dora. The Manistee News Advocate, Saturday, January 17, 1942, Page 3: Lucius grew up on the family farm between Lamont and Berlin, and married Paulina Salton in a double wedding in Lamont with Lucius' sister, Sylvia and her husband, Robert Crawford. Lucius was a farmer in the Tallmadge area, and in 1875 was listed as a voter in Tallmadge Twp. Walter was born in Manistee in 1877, so Lucius must have moved there some time between July 1875 and November 1877. Paulina died in childbirth along with a baby in 1878, leaving Delbert, age 4, and Walter, age 2, motherless. In the 1880 Census, after Paulina's death, their son, Delbert, was shown living with his Nichols grandparents in Talmadge, and Walter living with his aunt and uncle, James and Lucy (Nichols) Salton, in Tallmadge. In March of 1887, Lucius had married Dora Whitehouse in Manistee, and they took a wedding trip to Grand Rapids. Lucius' second wife had no compassion for little boys, so they were sent off to the family back in Lamont. Lucius was an edger at this time in a lumber mill and lived in East Lake. An edger was a machine with adjustable and stationary saw blades that would cut the rough edges from boards to straighten them. In 1897 and 1898 he was shown residing in Canfield Hills (Canfield Lake is just south of Manistee). Some time after 1897, he became a well driller, and was living at 220 Arthur Street, which is now the site of the Super 8 Motel on 31. Lucius died of apoplexy at age 76. Tax Assessments in Tallmadge Twp: Lucius NICHOLS 1878 Lucius was registered as a voter in Tallmadge Twp in 1875, removed in 1881. 1888 Manistee Directory: NICHOLS, L., edger, Eastlake 1897, Canfield Hills
NICHOLS, Lucius Head Mar 1854 46 Mich VT NY Well digger Dora Wife Apr 1854 46 Wisc Eng NY
NICHOLS, Lucius Head M W 57 M-2 23yrs MI VT NY Dora Wife F W 57 M-1 23yr 0-0 MI Eng NY
NICHOLS, Lucius Head 66 MI VT NY Well Driver Dora Wife 66 WI Eng NY WHITEHOUSE, Mary Sister-in-law 68 Single WI Eng NY Manistee News-Advocate 24 December 1929, Page 3: LUCIUS L. NICHOLS and PAULINA L. SALTON had the following children: + 15 i. Delbert Foss 3 NICHOLS was born 16 JUL 1875.+ 16 ii. WALTER L. NICHOLS was born 02 NOV 1877. 17 iii. Baby NICHOLS was born in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan 09 SEP 1878. Baby died in childbirth, and is buried with mother in Maplewood Cemetery, Lamont, Ottawa, Michigan.
1870 Census-Berlin, Wright Twp, Ottawa Co, Michigan Pg. 296,
Line 21 Henrietta 33 F W Keeping House NY William 15 M W Farm Labor NY Sarah 11 F W NY Anna 9 F W NY Elmer 7 M W NY Ida 5 F W NY Ettie 2 F W MI Effie 2/12 F W MI LUCY married James Cyrus SALTON in Berlin, Ottawa, Michigan, 14 DEC 1879. Vol. 5, Page 190. James was born in Russell, St. Lawrence, New York 9 MAR 1849. James was the son of CHRISTOPHER FOSS SALTON and CYNTHA LOUISA CILLEY. James died 27 FEB 1934 in Marne, Ottawa, Michigan, at 84 years of age. His body was interred 1934 Ottawa Co, Michigan, Marne/Berlin Cemetery.
SALTON, James 31 Farmer NY Eng NY Lucy 24 Wife Mich VT VT NICHOLS, Walter 2 Nephew Mich Mich NY
SALTON, James C. Head W M Mar 1849 51 M 20 NY ENG NY
HUNT, Wesley Boarder W M Sep 1873 26 S MI MI MI
SALTON, James C. Head W 61 NY Lucy A. Wife W 54 MI McHUGH John 13 MI
SALTON, James C. Head M W 71 M NY Eng NY Retired Farmer Lucy A. Wife F W 64 M MI VT VT James SALTON was registered as a voter in Tallmadge Twp in 1870. Tallmadge Twp. Tax Assessments: James SALTON 1879 Lots 21, 22 SW Addition Grand Rapids Herald obit, August 9, 1937, Page 14: SALTON--Mrs. Lucy Salton, aged 82, passed away at her home in Marne Sunday morning. Surviving are one brother, Charles Nichols of Coopersville; one sister, Sylvia Crawford of Leroy, Mich. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Marne Baptist church. Burial in Marne cemetery. Arrangements by VanAllsburg Funeral Home. There is a probate file for Lucy A. Salton in 1937 File #16929, Film #28.
CRAWFORD, Robert W M 44 Farm Laborer Canada NY Canada Sylvia W F 23 Wife MI VT VT Edward W M 1 Son MI Can MI Robert CRAWFORD was registered as a voter in Tallmadge Twp in 1874, removed April 5, 1879. There was also a William S. CRAWFORD registered in Tallmadge Twp 1878. Sylvia married Adam CRAWFORD in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan, 22 JUL 1888. Adam was born in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan 5 SEP 1860. Adam was not known to be related to Sylvia’s first husband, Robert. Adam died 27 OCT 1935 in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan, at 75 years of age. His body was interred OCT 1935 LeRoy Twp, Osceola, Michigan, LeRoy Twp Cemetery. Adam was a farmer, and later had an auto service station in LeRoy with his step-grandson, Leon. They sold Hudson, Essex and Terraplane automobiles.
CRAWFORD, Adam Head W M Sept 1861 38 M 12 MI Ire Eng Farmer Sylvia Wife W F Aug 1857 42 M 12 1-1 MI VT VT
Sylvia Wife F W 53 M2 22 1-1 MI VT VT
CRAWFORD, Adam Head M W 60 M MI Ire At Sea Farmer
Osceola County Herald, October 31, 1935, Page 1: ADAM CRAWFORD DIES AT LEROY Had Been in Garage Business With
Grandson Since Year 1926 After the death of her first husband, Robert, Sylvia married Adam and moved to Manistee where they lived for five years. They then moved to a farm west of LeRoy, Michigan some time in 1893, and moved into the town of LeRoy in 1926. Osceola Co. Herald, Thursday, January 6, 1938, Page 1: LEROY RESIDENT DIES WEDNESDAY Mrs. Sylvia Crawford, 80, Is Victim of Death; Funeral Friday Afternoon LEROY--Mrs. Sylvia Crawford, 80, widow of Adam Crawford, passed away at her home in this village Wednesday morning. On July 22, 1888, Miss Sylvia Nichols was united in marriage to Adam Crawford at LeRoy. After their marriage the couple lived at Manistee for five years, returning to settle on a farm three miles west of LeRoy in 1893. In 1926 they moved into the village, where Mr. Crawford was associated with his grandson, Leon, in the garage business. Surviving are one son, Ed of LeRoy; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Crawford died on October 27, 1935. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. R.C. Puffer officiating. Sylvia NICHOLS and Robert CRAWFORD had the following child: + 19 i. Charles Edwin "Ed" 3 CRAWFORD was born 28 JUN 1878.
Third Generation
9. Lillian Baldwin 3 NICHOLS (Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 )was born in Luther, Lake, Michigan 25 JUL 1881. Lillie died 31 JUL 1911 at 30 years of age. Her body was interred AUG 1911 LeRoy Twp, Osceola, Michigan, LeRoy Township Cemetery.She married Forrest Cassius COLES APR 1899. Forrest was born in Michigan CA 1880. Forrest and Lillie lived in Ellsworth Twp, Lake County, Michigan in 1900. By 1910 they had moved for a time to LeRoy, Michigan, where they lived next door to her parents, Charles and Harriett. Perhaps Lillie was ill at the time, as she died in 1911. After Lillie died, Forrest married a woman named Jenny. He married Lucy before 1930. He then lived on a farm 1 1/2 mile north of Luther in Lake County. He was well thought of, and served as Lake County Treasurer for many, many years. He and Lucy were active members of the Methodist Church in Luther, where Forrest served as Sunday School Superintendent and Church Treasurer. Forrest died 19 DEC 1956 in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, at 76 years of age. His body was interred 22 DEC 1956 in Luther, Lake, Michigan, North Park Cemetery.
COLES, Forrest Head W M May 1879 21 M 1 MI Eng MI Bark Peeling Lillie B. Wife W F Jul 1881 18 M 1 1-1 MI VT NY Viola L. Dau W F Jan 1900 4/12 S MI MI MI
COLE, Forest A. Head M W 30 M-11yrs MI Eng VT Farmer
Viola L. Dau F W 10 S MI MI MI Leon F. Son M W 9 S MI MI MI Victor V. Son M W 6 S MI MI MI Doyle L. Son M W 5 S MI MI MI Emerald M. Dau F W 3 S MI MI MI Earl V. Son M W 2 S MI MI MI
MOREY, John A. head M W 69 M NY NY VT Farmer May A. wife F W 59 M MI NY VT GREENWALD, Hazel F. stepdau F W 28 D MI Eng MI ----, Ruth R. granddau F W 6 S MI MI MI COLES, Victor V. Grandson M W 15 S MI MI MI Cole, Doyle L. grandson M W 14 S MI MI MI
NICHOLS, Charles head M W 74 M VT VT VT Farmer-dairy Harriet wife F W 60 M NY NY NY COLES, Emerald granddau F W 13 S MI MI MI Evelyn granddau F W 2 S MI MI MI
ED 75, Sheet 21A, Line 13, January 21: NICHOLS, Raymond Head M W 32 M MI MI MI Teamster Edith Wife F W 34 M MI Can Can Thelma Dau F W 3 6/12 S MI MI MI Marion Dau F W 4/12 S MI MI MI COLES, Earl Nephew M W 12 S MI MI MI
Funeral Card: In Remembrance Mrs. Forest Coles Born July 25, 1881 Died July 31, 1911 Aged 30 Years, 6 Days
Lillie Baldwin NICHOLS and Forrest Cassius COLES had the following children: + 20 i. Viola Lillie 4 COLES was born 13 JAN 1900.21 ii. Leon Forrest COLES was born in Michigan CA 1901. 22 iii. Doyle Laverne COLES was born in Michigan 4 MAR 1904. Doyle died 21 AUG 1932 in Allegan Co, Michigan, at 28 years of age. His body was interred AUG 1932 in Polkton Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery. Doyle worked in a lumber camp at one time in the LeRoy-Luther area. He died at the age of 28 in Allegan County of Choluylitis, where he was listed as a laborer. 23 iv. Victor Versal COLES was born in Michigan CA 1904. 24 v. Emerald Marie COLES was born in Michigan CA 1907. 25 vi. Earl Vincent COLES was born in Michigan CA 1908. Earl lived with the Raymond Nichols family for a time after his mother died, and later would visit them a lot. He was in the service. Earl is enumerated with Raymond Nichols in the 1920 U.S. Census. 26 vii. Dorothy Jane COLES was born AFT 1910. 27 viii. Erma COLES. 28 ix. Patsy Jo COLES. 29 x. Bonnibell COLES. + 30 xi. Evelyn Harriett COLES was born 25 MAY 1911. 12. Raymond Cecil 3 NICHOLS (Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan 31 OCT 1887. Raymond died 26 JUL 1934 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, at 46 years of age. His body was interred 28 JUL 1934 in Polkton Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery.He married Edith Edna MORRISON Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, 13 OCT 1914. Book 17, Page 53 Edith was born in Evart, Osceola, Michigan 19 APR 1885. Edith died 17 SEP 1973 in Hudsonville, Ottawa, Michigan, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred 20 SEP 1973 in Polkton Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery. Edith left home to work for a doctor in Coopersville at age 18. She married Raymond at age 28. He was working on a big farm in the area at the time. Edith had severe arthritis, and had her left arm bound to her body most of the time.
Grand Rapids Press Obituary, Sept. 18, 1973, Page 3C: NICHOLS - Mrs. Edith E. Nichols, aged 88, of Coopersville, passed away Monday morning. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Thelma) Brown, Mrs. Arthur (Marjorie) Marshall, both of Coopersville, and Mrs. Maurice (Marian) Meaney of Alto; 26 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Nichols will repose at the Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville, where friends and relatives will recite the Rosary Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Michaels Catholic Church at Dennison. Interment in the Coopersville Cemetery. Visiting hours 7 to 9 Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday. Ray was a huckster. He sold vegetables and fruit door to door out of a truck. He and Edith lived in Kent County, then moved to Ottawa County in the 1930s and lived at 539 Center Street. He died in an accident when his truck, loaded with potatoes, went off the road. He punctured his heart while carrying the truck seat up an incline to the side of the road.
NICHOLS, Raymond Head M W 32 M MI MI MI Teamster Edith Wife F W 34 M MI Can Can Thelma Dau F W 3 6/12 S MI MI MI Marion Dau F W 4/12 S MI MI MI COLES, Earl Nephew M W 12 S MI MI MI Grand Rapids Herald, July 27, 1934, Page 8: Raymond Cecil NICHOLS and Edith Edna MORRISON had the following children: 31 i. Victor 4 NICHOLS was born Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan 1914. Victor died 1914 at less than one year of age. His body was interred 1914 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, St. Andrew's Cemetery.+ 32 ii. Thelma Ruth NICHOLS was born 25 MAR 1916. + 33 iii. Marian Harriet NICHOLS was born 7 SEP 1919. + 34 iv. Marjorie Elizabeth NICHOLS was born 9 MAY 1921. 13. Clayton 3 O. NICHOLS (Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Luther, Lake, Michigan AUG 1897. Clayton died 19 APR 1958 in Grand Haven, Ottawa, Michigan, at 60 years of age. His body was interred 22 APR 1958 in Robinson Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, Robinson Township Cemetery. He married Carrie M. GATES Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, 20 APR 1917. Marriage Index Book 18, Page 208. Married by James Wayer, Minister, Witnesses: Gerdena Maurits and Wm. J. Maurits, of Grand Rapids, Michigan.Carrie was born in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan 18 AUG 1887. Carrie was the daughter of EDWARD CLINTON GATES and SUSANNA DE CAN. Carrie died 08 NOV 1971 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred 10 NOV 1971 in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan. Carrie and Clayton lived in Alton, Illinois in 1930. Grand Rapids Press obit. November 9, 1971, Page 11-C: NICHOLS--Mrs. Carrie M. Nichols, aged 84, passed away Monday afternoon in the Kent Community Hospital. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Barbara) Bockelie, and eight grandchildren, all of Everett, Wash. One sister, Mrs. John Lyda Stewart of Grand Rapids, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, East, 937 Michigan St. NE. Interment Coopersville Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. There is a probate file for Carrie Gates in Ottawa County 1938, File #18195, Film #275. Clayton lived in Muskegon, and later in Robinson Twp. He was the Robinson Twp. clerk for a time.
NICHOLS, Clayton Head 23 W M MI MI MI Salesman-Stocks&Bonds Carrie M. Wife 22 W F MI MI NL GATES,Millard M. Bro-in-L 25 W M MI MI NL NightAgent -Interurban RR The Grand Rapids Herald, April 22, 1958, Page 17: Clayton Nichols GRAND HAVEN--Funeral services for Clayton Nichols, former Robinson Township clerk, who died Saturday at the Oldberg Mfg. Co., will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kenkema Funeral Home. Burial will be in Robinson Township Cemetery. He was 60. Grand Haven Tribune, Saturday, April 19, 1958: NICHOLS, MR. CLAYTON O. Robinson Township Mr. Nichols passed away early Saturday morning. The funeral service will be held Tuesday 2:00 p.m. at the Kinkema Chapel, the Rev. Floyd Baker officiating. Interment will be made in Robinson Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kinkema Funeral Home. -KINKEMA Clayton O. NICHOLS and Carrie M. GATES had the following children: 35 i. Infant 4 NICHOLS was born in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan 8 NOV 1919 and died the same day. The body was interred 8 NOV 1919 in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery.+ 36 ii. Barbara Dolores NICHOLS was born 1 OCT 1920. 14. Florence E. 3 NICHOLS (Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Michigan 14 DEC 1899. She died 21 JUN 1980 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, at 80 years of age. Last residence Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan Her body was interred 24 JUN 1980 in Polkton Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery.She married Dick VAN RAALTE, Sr. Dick was born in Michigan 3 MAR 1893 and died JUN 1970 at 77 years of age. His last residence was Muskegon, Muskegon Co, Michigan. Florence and her husband lived in Ferrysburg and Spring Lake, Michigan.
VAN RAALTE, Dick Head M W 26 M MI MI MI CabinetMaker Plumbing st Florence Wife F W 20 M MI MI MI Esther Dau F W 1 3/12 S MI MI MI Muskegon Chronicle, June 23, 1980, Page 33: Mrs. Florence VanRaalte, passed away June 21 at Muskegon General Hospital, the widow of Dick VanRaalte. She was born Dec. 14, 1899. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Gene (Esther) Schlenkert of Detroit, Mrs. Julius (Margaret) Ritz of Muskegon, Mrs. Bert (Ruth) Barett of Coopersville, 6 sons, Dick, Louie both of Grand Haven, Darvin of Colorado, Harold, Carl and Don all of Muskegon, 24 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 o'clock P.M. from the Van Zantwick, Bartels, Kammeraad Funeral Home, Grand Haven. Rev. Bernard Churchill will officiate. Interment at Coopersville Cemetery. There will be a V.F.W. Auxilliary Memorial Service, 7:30 P.M. Monday at the funeral home. - VanZantwick, Bartels Kammeraad Florence E. NICHOLS and Dick VAN RAALTE Sr. had the following children (not necessarily in order): 37 i. Esther Jane 4 VAN RAALTE was born Ottawa Co, Michigan OCT 1918. She married twice. She married Marcon ECKHOUT. She married Eugene "Gene" SCHLENKERT. Eugene was born in Michigan 30 SEP 1910. Eugene died 21 AUG 1999 in Florida, at 88 years of age. Last residence Kissimmee, Osceola Co, Florida. Esther lived in Pontiac, Michigan, in Detroit in 1980, and in 1998 lives in Florida. She lost her only child.+ 38 ii. Margaret Ellen VAN RAALTE was born 18 FEB 1921. + 39 iii. Verona "Ruth" VAN RAALTE was born CA 1923. + 40 iv. Dick VAN RAALTE Jr. was born 26 FEB 1924. 41 v. Louis Calvin VAN RAALTE. He first married Margaret, by whom he had daughter Carolyn LaBarge. He then married Avis. He lives in Grand Haven, Michigan. 42 vi. Darwin Gerald VAN RAALTE. Darwin is a dentist and lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He married Mary by whom he had Janie. They now live in Vermont. He then married Lois, who had sons Darwin Roy and Jamie and a daughter, Ruth. They divorced, and Mary and the children moved to Hawaii. He then married Beverly. 43 vii. Harold Duane VAN RAALTE. He first married Madonna Maxine MATTHEWS and then Pauline DOEZEMA. He and Madonna had a daughter, Janice. Madonna has two step-daughters. Harold lives in Scottville, Michigan. 44 viii. Carl Raymond VAN RAALTE. He married Joyce MENGEL and lives in Muskegon. They had children Larry, Terri, Sandra, Cindy and Penny. 45 ix. Donald Gordon VAN RAALTE was born 27 AUG 1937 in Ferrysburg, Ottawa Co, Michigan. Donald lived in Montague, Michigan, then moved to Hesperia, and finally to Muskegon. He married Jean Louise KOKX by whom he had a daughter, Tammy HUTSON and a son, Scott. Jean was a librarian for Muskegon public schools. Don and Jean divorced, and in 1988 Jean moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where she is librarian for The Bible College. Donald died 25 JUL 2002 in Belding, Michigan, and is buried in Brookside Cemetery in Scottville. 46 x. Herbert Charles VAN RAALTE. Died at age 8 months.
Delbert then married Maude E. SHEELEY ABT 1944. Maude was born 25 SEP 1877. She died 16 JAN 1971 at 93 years of age.
NICHOLS, Delbert Head Jul 1876 23 3(yrs md) Mich Mich Mich setter saw guild rent house Allis Wife Mar 1879 21 3 1 Mich IL Swed William H. Son Apr 1899 1 Mich Mich Mich
NICHOLS, Delbert F Head M W 34 M1-13 MI NY MI Farmer Alice E. Wife F W 31 m1-13 1-1 MI Ill Swed. Wm. Howard Son M W 11 S MI MI MI
NICHOLS, Delbert Head 44 Mich NY NY Foreman-Varnish
Work Howard Son 20 Mich Mich Mich Mail Carrier US P.O. ARNOLD, Earl E. Lodger 32 Flint Journal, Saturday, March 9, 1968, Page 15: NICHOLS, Delbert F.--1510 Jane Ave., age 92, died Friday, March 8, 1968 at Flint Osteopathic Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mt. Vernon Chapel, Brown Funeral Home, Rev.Zack A. Clayton officiating. Burial in Gracelawn Cemetery. Mr. Nichols will lie in state at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd. He was born in Lamont, Michigan, July 16, 1875, and had lived in Michigan all his life. He attended Asbury Methodist Church and was a member of Oddfellows Lodge of LeRoy Michigan; Mr. Nichols was employed by Old Flint Varnish and Color Works and the Dupont Company for 24 years, retiring in 1941. Surviving are: wife, Maude E.; son, W. Howard Nichols of Flint; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; niece. Fowlerville paper please copy. Delbert Foss NICHOLS and Alice Catherine GAFFNEY had the following children: 47 i. Clyde Delbert 4 NICHOLS was born in East Lake, Manistee, Michigan 8 JAN 1898. Clyde died 29 APR 1898 in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan, at less than one year of age. Manistee deaths V2-91, died age 3m 21d of copillary ___tis Clyde was a ten pound baby boy who died as an infant of bronchitis.+ 48 ii. William "Howard" NICHOLS Rev. was born 14 APR 1899. 16. WALTER L. 3 NICHOLS (LUCIUS L. 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Manistee, Manistee, Michigan 02 NOV 1877. WALTER died 7 NOV 1904 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, at 27 years of age. His body was interred 8 NOV 1904 LeRoy Twp, Osceola, Michigan, LeRoy Twp. Cemetery.He married CORA MAE ALLEN in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan, 23 DEC 1899. CORA was born in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan 16 SEP 1882. CORA was the daughter of ROBERT HENRY ALLEN and EMMA ANGELINE RIGGS. She married Marcus John UMLOR Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, 25 JUN 1907. Book 8, Page 133. CORA died 17 JUN 1965 in Wright Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, at 82 years of age. Her body was interred 21 JUN 1965 in Wright Tp., ------ about Cora and her second marriage and subsequent children, see Allen Chapter.) After Walter's mother, Paulina, died in childbirth in 1878, Walter and Delbert apparently went to live with relatives in Lamont, as the 1880 census shows Walter, age 2 living with his aunt and uncle, Lucy and James Salton in Tallmadge, and Delbert with his grandparents. Walter and his brother, Delbert, lived in East Lake, across the lake from Manistee, Michigan. They are listed in the 1900 census as setters in the saw guild. A setter, at the direction of the head sawyer in the sawmill, worked on the shotgun carriage, and was responsible for adjusting the width of the cut. A reciprocating shotgun carriage was a steam-driven platform on wheels. It carried a log into the bandsaw blade for cutting, and would shoot forwards and backwards on a track, cutting stock on each forward motion. The dogger and setter would ride on this, and lock and adjust the log to facilitate the cutting. The dogger would position the dogs, which was a pointed, metal tool used to hold the log in place. These sound like dangerous jobs to me! Men who worked in the sawmills earned more money than those who worked in the camps; however, they had to provide for their own room and board, unlike camp workers. Edna had said that Walter and Delbert had owned a sawmill, but I think that they just worked in one, although they may have had a position of some responsibility, and perhaps might have owned an interest in it. Walter had sugar diabetes and bright's disease. He was in Ann Arbor in the hospital for a time before he died when Edna was 2 years old. The only memory she had of her father was of him swinging her on his foot when she was very little.
NICHOLS, Walter Head W M Aug 1877 22 M 0 MI MI MI setter saw guild rent house Cora Wife W F Sep 1882 17 M 0 0-0 MI NY OH Brother Delbert is on line 29. WALTER L. NICHOLS and CORA MAE ALLEN had the following child: 49 i. EDNA MAE 4 NICHOLS was born 05 SEP 1902. (See ALLEN Chapter for more.)
Ed married Frances Myrtle "Birdie" MC CROSKEY 29 JAN 1916 in Springfield, Missouri. Birdie was born 1883. She had been married to Chester Lee NEIGHBORS by whom she had two daughters, Katie and Lorene, who were both born in Missouri and are now deceased. Birdie died 1968 at 85 years of age. Her body was interred 1968 LeRoy Twp, Osceola, Michigan, LeRoy Township Cemetery. Birdie was from Missouri, and met Ed through correspondence. She was apparently very domineering, and not always as kind to Ed's children as she was to her own.
CRAWFORD, Edward Head M W 32 M-5 MI MI MI
Labor-odd job Leon C. Son M W 3 S MI MI MI Violet M. Dau. F W 21/12 S MI MI MI
CRAWFORD,Edward Head M W 41 M MI NY MI Farmer-Gen. Birdie Wife F W 36 M MO VA TN Leon Son M W 13 S MI MI MI Lorene StpDau F W 11 S MO MO MO Violet Dau F W 11 S MI MI MI Vivian Dau F W 8 S MI MI MI Robert Son M W 11/12 S MI MI MO Ruth Dau F W 11/12 S MI MI MO Next house: Adam & Sylvia Crawford Charles Edwin "Ed" CRAWFORD and Anna STARK had the following children: + 50 i. Charles "Leon" 4 CRAWFORD was born Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan 25 APR 1906.51 ii. Violet M. CRAWFORD was born in LeRoy, Michigan 23 JUN 1909. She lives in California. 52 iii. Vivian Anna CRAWFORD was born in LeRoy, Michigan 12 JUN 1912. She married William D. OSTRANDER has a daughter, Diane, and lives somewhere in the south. Charles Edwin "Ed" CRAWFORD and Birdie E. had the following children: 53 iv. Robert E. CRAWFORD was born in LeRoy, Michigan 25 JAN 1919. He died 16 MAY 1989 at 70 years of age,and his body was interred MAY 1989 LeRoy Twp, Osceola, Michigan, LeRoy Twp Cemetery. Robert and Ruth were twins. Robert was a private, first class, in WWII. He married Phyliss LAMB in 1952 in Fortuna, Missouri, and they had 4 chilren. 54 v. Ruth CRAWFORD was born in Michigan 25 JAN 1919 and was Robert’s twin. She died 30 DEC 1994, and was living in Auburn Hills, Michigan at that time. She was married several times—first to Oscar BACKSTROM, by whom she had 4 children, and to Kenneth Harvey HADDEN, by whom she had two.
Fourth Generation
20. Viola Lillie 4 COLES (Lillie Baldwin 3 NICHOLS, Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in LeRoy, Osceola, Michigan 13 JAN 1900. Viola died 5 AUG 1976 in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, at 76 years of age.She married Basil Emory NELSON Sr. in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, 6 MAR 1920. Basil was born 4 MAR 1899. Basil died 20 OCT 1987 at 88 years of age. Viola taught school before she and Basil Nelson were married. Viola Lillie COLES and Basil Emory NELSON Sr. had the following children: + 55 i. Cherry Viola 5 NELSON was born in 1921.56 ii. Marjorie Mae NELSON was born in Caro, Tuscola, Michigan 13 OCT 1924. Marjorie died 13 MAR 1997 at 72 years of age. She married three times. She married Herbert William JAMESON Jr. in Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, 29 JUL 1944. She married Frank GEDRO 3 MAY 1960. She married Vern Edwin HARDENBURG 30 SEP 1967. Marjorie lived in East Tawas, Michigan and had two sons. 57 iii. Corinne Ellen NELSON was born in Fremont Twp, Tuscola, Michigan 9 JUN 1927. Corinne died 17 OCT 1958 in Fremont Twp, Tuscola, Michigan, at 31 years of age. She married twice. She married Douglas THOMAS in Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, 21 OCT 1944. She married Arthur L. THOMPSON in Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, 8 APR 1949. Arthur was born in Memphis, Macomb, Michigan 29 JUL 1926. He died 12 JUN 1996 in Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan, at 69 years of age. Corinne had two sons. + 58 iv. Basil Forest Lloyd NELSON Jr. was born 22 SEP 1935. 59 v. Dale William NELSON was born in Caro, Tuscola, Michigan 13 SEP 1938. He married Shirley Ann MCGEORGE 23 DEC 1961. Shirley was born 23 DEC 1938. Shirley died OCT 1982 at 43 years of age. At one time he lived in Lugoff, South Carolina. He had two sons. 30. Evelyn Harriett 4 COLES (Lillie Baldwin 3 NICHOLS, Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Michigan 25 MAY1911. According to the 1920 census, she would have been born in 1918. Evelyn died 3 FEB 1986 in El Sobrante, Contra Costa, California, at 74 years of age. She married Thorlaf QUESTAD. Thorlaf was born 6 AUG 1899. Thorlaf died 28 MAY 1962 in Contra Costa Co, California, at 62 years of age. He was Swedish.
Evelyn Harriett COLES and Thorlaf QUESTAD had the following children: 60 i. Kenneth 5 QUESTAD lives in Frostproof, Florida.61 ii. Earl QUESTAD. Nothing more is known of him. 32. Thelma Ruth 4 NICHOLS (Raymond Cecil 3 , Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan in 1916. She married Raymond F. BROWN in Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, 2 SEP 1936. Raymond was born 31 AUG 1914, and died 28 FEB 1998 at 83 years of age. They lived in Coopersville, Michigan, then Belmont, Kent Co, Michigan. She now lives in an assisted living home. (Luther Village?) All the birth dates of Thelma's children have approximations for the years.
Thelma Ruth NICHOLS and Raymond F. BROWN had the following children: 62 i. Raymond Charles 5 BROWN JR. was born Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan CA 1937. He married Meredith GROWLO in Dennison, Ottawa, Michigan, 10 AUG 1957. Ray owns a tool and die company in Grand Rapids.63 ii. Marjorie BROWN was born Ottawa Co, Michigan CA 1939. She married Dennis FERRIS. 64 iii. Marilyn BROWN was born Ottawa Co, Michigan CA 1941. She married twice. She married Robert MINER, then she married Claud DAVE. 65 iv. Lois BROWN was born CA 1942. She married Barry BRONKEMA. 66 v. David BROWN was born Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan CA 1945. He married Judy. 67 vi. Gerome "Gerry" BROWN was born Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan CA 1948. 68 vii. Joanne Marie BROWN was born in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan CA 1949. She married Anthony William LUYK. Joanne and Tony live in New Mexico. 69 viii. Leonard "Lennie" BROWN was born in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan CA 1950. He married June. 70 ix. Lawrence "Larry" Joe BROWN was born in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan CA 1952. He married Judy. 71 x. Robert BROWN was born in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan CA 1955. Robert is not married.
"They lived on a farm in Caledonia, Michigan. My mom and uncle Maury must have been close because we spent a lot of our time with them and their family. They had such a big family they needed a big car for transportation, so they bought one of those old station wagons that was held together by wood. I still remember that, it was such a sight, we just "ohed" and awed" at it and then argued who was going to ride in it first. Their farm house was quite primitive by our standards today. They had only one source of heat and that was a big black cook stove in the kitchen. The upstairs had holes cut into the floor with register grids over them for heat to come up from down stairs. They made it easy to eavesdrop on the adults in the living room. When I would stay out there in the late 1940s, aunt Marian would put a big wash tub on the stove full of water toward the end of the day and give all us kids a bath in it. Wow, I have not thought about this stuff in years! We had a lot of our family get togethers out there, it was great. Mostly my sister's and I hung out with the four oldest kids, Terry, Philip, Kathy and later Keith." - Diane LaDow "I remember we used to go with aunt Marian and uncle Maurie to their farm. I remember that it was a dairy farm and how the cows were all in a neat row in the barn and how it really smelled. We used to have so much fun out there that believe it or not now when I come across that smell it brings back all kinds of fond memories." - Diane LaDow Diane’s mother was Theresa Abigail Meaney who was married to Otto Herman Finch. Theresa was a sister to Maurice. Maurice lived in Alto, Michigan. He and his family attended Holy Family Catholic Church. The Grand Rapids Press, January 15, 1984: MEANEY--Mr. Morris Meaney, aged 70 of Middleville, passed away early Saturday morning, January 14, 1984 in Orlando, Florida. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia 891-9155. The Grand Rapids Press, January 16, 1984, Page 1D: MEANEY--Mr. Maurice E. Meaney, aged 70, of Middleville, passed away Saturday morning, January 14, 1984 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Meany was a retired GM Crane Operator giving 27 yrs. of service. He is survived by his wife, Marian H. Meaney; 11 children, Maurice T. and Katie Meaney of North Carolina, Phillip P. and Carole Meaney of South Dakota, Kathleen and Victor Rehel of Ontario, Keith E. and Gloria Meaney of Hastings, Thomas R. Meaney of South Carolina, Janice R. and James VanHouten of Middleville, Marcia and Thomas Porter of Alto, Gregory J. and Helen Meaney of Montana, Craig J. and Sheila Meaney of Indiana, Christine L. and Dennis Tutsch of Kentwood, Vincent J. and Karen Meaney of Middleville; five brothers; three sisters; 23 grandchildren. The Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock am at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia, Rev. Fr. Donald Heydens as celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Mr. Meaney reposes at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia where the Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:30 pm and the Parish Rosary Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm. The family will receive relatives and friends both evenings 7 to 9 pm and they suggest memorial contributions to the Multiple Scelerois Society (envelopes available at the chapel and church). The Grand Rapids Press, February 18, 1997, Page C7: MEANEY - Mrs. Marian H. Meaney, aged 77, passed away on February 17, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice and her daughter, Frances. She is survived by her children, Maurice T. and Janice K. of Indianapolis, IN, Phillip P. and Carole of Martin, SC, Kathleen and Victor Rehel of Sault Saint Marie, ON, Keith and Gloria Meaney of Hastings, Thomas and Debra Meaney of Beaufort, SC, Janice and James VanHouten of Middleville, Marcia and Thomas Porter of Alto, Gregory and Helen Meaney of ManHatten, MT, Craig and Kelly Meaney of Indianapolis, IN, Christine Tutsch of Caledonia, Vincent and Karen Meaney of Caledonia. She also left 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Marjorie and Arthur Marshall of Coopersville, Thelma and Raymond Brown of Belmont; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Mary Meaney, David and Jerry Meaney, Robert and Hazel Meaney, James and Mary Jane Meaney, Elizabeth Hansen, Otto Finch, Florence Meaney; several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft S.E. with The Rev. Fr. David LeBlanc celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Members of the family will be at the Caledonia Funeral Home, 616 E. Main, Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary-Scripture Service will be prayed Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Caledonia Funeral Homes Marian Harriet NICHOLS and Maurice MEANEY had the following children: + 72 i. Maurice Terence "Terry" 5 MEANEY was born in 1941.+ 73 ii. Phillip Paul MEANEY was born in 1942. + 74 iii. Kathleen Anne "Kathy" MEANEY was born in 1944. + 75 iv. Keith Earl MEANEY was born in 1946. 76 v. Thomas Raymond MEANEY was born in 1947. He married Debra 16 AUG 1985. Debra was born in 1956. They live in Beaufort, South Carolina. + 77 vi. Janice Ruth MEANEY was born in 1949. + 78 vii. Marcia Elizabeth MEANEY was born in 1951. 79 viii. Frances Maria MEANEY was born Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan in 19 FEB 1953. Frances died 19 FEB 1953 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, at less than one year of age. Her body was interred 21 FEB 1953 in Wyoming Twp, Kent, Michigan, Resurrection Cemetery. Queen of Heaven Shrine, Section D, Lot 9, Space 4. Frances died as a stillborn baby from hydrocephalus. + 80 ix. Gregory John MEANEY was born in 1954. + 81 x. Craig James MEANEY was born in 1955. + 82 xi. Christine Louise MEANEY was born in 1956. + 83 xii. Vincent Joseph MEANEY was born in 1958.
She married Arthur Anselm MARSHALL 2 SEP 1940. Arthur wasborn in Hampshire, Illinois 2 AUG 1921. Arthur died 25 JUN 2001 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, at 79 years of age. His body was interred 27 JUN 2001 in Dennison, Ottawa, Michigan, St. Michael's Cemetery. Art was a Private 1st Class in Company D, 346th Infantry in WWII. He was in central Europe, and was discharged from Ft. Dix, New Jersey. He worked at Teledyne-Continental Motors until his retirement. He was a member of the American Legion Post 308 and Coopersville VFW Post 5598. He and his family attended St. Michael's Church in Dennison. The Grand Rapids Press, June 27, 2001: MARSHALL--Mr. Arthur A. Marshall, aged 79, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, June 25, 2001, after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1921, at Hampshire, IL. He married Marjorie Nichols September 2, 1940. He retired from Teledyne-Continental Motors after 41 years. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; four sons, James (Luella) Marshall, Steven (Anna) Marshall, Richard (Janice) Marshall, Roger (Tess) Marshall; one daughter, Martha Marshall; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one brother, John (Marva) Marshall; brother-in-law, Paul Panzer; sister-in-law, Thelma Brown; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristin Marshall; also brother, Lloyd Marshall and sisters, Wilma McBride and Annette Panzer. He was a member of American Legion Post 308 and Coopersville VFW Post 5598. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church - Coopersville with Fr. John Vallier celebrant. Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Visitation Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Throop Funeral Home - Coopersville with the Rosary Service at 7 p.m. In liew of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coopersville E-Unit or Mcauley Place Living Center in Muskegon. Throop Coopersville. Marge and Art lived at 539 Center St. in Coopersville, Michigan. Marjorie Elizabeth NICHOLS and Arthur Anselm MARSHALL had the following children: + 84 i. James Arthur 5 MARSHALL was born in 1941.+ 85 ii. Steve Alan MARSHALL was born in 1944. + 86 iii. Richard Anthony MARSHALL was born in 1946. + 87 iv. Roger Andrew MARSHALL was born in 1951. 88 v. Martha Lee MARSHALL was born in 1958. Martha was born on election day, and has remained single. 36. Barbara Dolores 4 NICHOLS (Clayton 3 , Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Michigan 1 OCT 1920. Barbara died 18 NOV 1982 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, at 62 years of age. Her body was interred NOV 1982 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, Cypress Lawn Cemetery. She married John Sverre BOCKELIE. John was born in Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 19 JUL 1920. John died 25 APR 1984 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, at 63 years of age. His body was interred 30 APR 1984 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, Cypress Lawn Cemetery. John's ancestry has been traced back to at least 1600. His family came to the U.S. from Norway about 1910 and settled in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Either during or just after the first World War, John's father and two brothers moved to Seattle with their families, where they have been since. John was a Corporal in the US Marines in WWII, and retired after serving for 26 years. He was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.Notes from Everett, Snohomish, WA city directories: 1969 & 1970: John & Barbara, emp. Pier 91 Naval Sup. h. 10924 Paine Field Way. 1971 & 1972: John & Barbara, no job listed, same address. 1973 thru 1980: John & Barbara, emp. driver Plaza Cab, same address. 1981: John K. emp. Rosehill Sch, John S. & Barbara D, same job, same h. address, Stefan A. emp. Texaco Sta, all at same address. From the Everett Herald, April 28, 1984 p. 4C: John S. Bockelie, of Everett, died April 25, 1984, in Everett. He was born July 19, 1920, in Eau Claire, Wis. He had retired from the U.S. Department of the Navy after 26 years of service. He had been a member St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. He leaves his sons, Paul, Erich, John K., Steve, Philip, and Krist Bockelie; daughters, Katherine (Kitty) Cram and Carrie Bockelie; four grandchildren. Graveside services 1 p.m. Monday, at Cypress Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Becks Funeral Home, Edmonds. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Barbara and John lived in Everett, Washington and had twins - 8 children total. Barbara Dolores NICHOLS and John Sverre BOCKELIE had the following children: 89 i. Paul 5 BOCKELIE.90 ii. Erich BOCKELIE. 91 iii. John K. BOCKELIE. Lives in Everett, Washington. In 1981 he worked for Rosehill School. 92 iv. Stefan A. BOCKELIE worked at a Texaco station in Everett in 1981. 93 v. Philip BOCKELIE. 94 vi. Krist BOCKELIE. 95 vii. Katherine "Kitty" BOCKELIE. She married Unknown CRAM. 96 viii. Carrie BOCKELIE. 38. Margaret Ellen 4 VAN RAALTE (Florence E. 3 NICHOLS, Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Grand Haven, Ottawa, Michigan 18 FEB 1921. Margaret died 15 JUL 2000 in Grand Haven, Ottawa, Michigan, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred 18 JUL 2000 in Polkton Twp, Ottawa, Michigan, Coopersville Cemetery.She married three times. She married Julius RITZ. Julius was born 6 AUG 1928. Julius died SEP 1976 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, at 48 years of age. She married Unknown STREMLER. She married Anthony P. PLICHTA AFT 1976. Anthony was born 19 APR 1922. Anthony died 22 NOV 1991 at 69 years of age. Margaret lived in the Detroit area, then moved to Grand Haven, Michigan. Grand Haven Tribune, July 17, 2000, Page 2: MARGARET PLICHTA Margaret E. Plichta, 79, of Grand Haven (formerly of Norton Shores) died Saturday July 15, 2000 at a local care facility. She was born Feb. 18, 1921 in Grand Haven to Dick and Florence E. (Nichols) VanRaalte. Mrs. Plichta retired from Modular Systems of Fruitport and previously worked at Brunswick in Muskegon. Her memberships include United Methodist Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Grand Haven Post 2326. Her interests included flowers and gardening. Mrs. Plichta is survived by her son, Darrel Stremler; her stepdaughters, Deborah (Kenneth) Wolf of Nunica and Arnetta (Jack) Dekker of Sault Ste. Marie; several grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Schenkurt of Flint and Ruth Barrett of Coopersville; six brothers: Dick (LaVerne) VanRaalte and Louis (Avis) VanRaalte of Grand Haven, Darwin VanRaalte of Colorado Springs, Colo., Harold (Paula) VanRaalte of Scottville, Carl(Joyce) VanRaalte and Donald VanRaalte of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Julius Ritz and Anthony Plichta, and her brother, Herbert VanRaalte. Arrangements are being handled by Vanantwick Bartels Kammeraad of Grand Haven. PLICHTA, MARGARET E. Grand Haven (formerly Norton Shores) Funeral service for Mrs. Plichta will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at the VanZantwick, Bartels and Kammeraad Funeral Home, Interment Coopersville Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Monday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of the Dunes Building Fund. VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad, Inc. Grand Haven Margaret Ellen VAN RAALTE and Unknown STREMLER had the following child: 97 i. Darrel 5 STREMLER.
She married Bert BARRETT. Bert was born 21 DEC 1916. He died 9 NOV 1998 at 81 years of age. His last residence was Coopersville, Michigan. Burt had an appliance repair business in Coopersville, which he ran from his home. He repaired kitchen appliances and televisions. He and Ruth had a cottage on Big Star Lake next to the Gates cottage. He was on the Coopersville City Council for 12 years, was a fireman 38 years, serving as fire chief for 12 years, and was a member of the Lions Club. His body was cremated after death. The Grand Rapids Press, Tuesday, November 10, 1998: BARRETT--Mr. Bert Barrett, aged 81, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 9, 1998. Mr. Barrett was a former Coopersville City Council Member for 12 years and Coopersville fireman 38 years serving as chief for 12 years. He was also a Lions Club member. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Gary and Marilyn Barrett of Newaygo, Gail Holmes ofCoopersville, Greg and Anne Barrett of Grand Haven; grandchildren, Marcy and Ryan Pfahler, Christopher Barrett, Curtis Barrett, Roxanne and Joe Denson, Jeff Barrett; great grandchildren, Brett, Chadd, Madison Pfahler, Kayla, Matthew Denson; one sister, Martina and Mike O'Brien of Ravenna; one brother, Ernest Barrett of MN; brother and sisters-in-law, Esther and Gene Schlenkert of FL, Margaret Plichta, Dick and Lavern VanRaalte, Louis VanRaalte all of Grand Haven, Darwin VanRaalte of CO, Harold and Pauline VanRaalte of Scottville, Carl and Joyce VanRaalte of Muskegon, Donald VanRaalte of Hesperia; several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives may meet the family 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Wednesday at the Throop Funeral Home - Coopersville. Memorial Services will be held Thursday 11 AM at Coopersville United Methodist Church. Rev. Michael Conklin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Coopersville Historical Society of Coopersville Fire Department. Throop-Coopersville Verona "Ruth" VAN RAALTE and Bert BARRETT had the following children: + 98 i. Gary 5 BARRETT was born CA 1943.+ 99 ii. Gail BARRETT was born CA 1948. + 100 iii. Greg BARRETT was born CA 1951.
Grand Haven Tribune, Thursday, June 7, 2001: Dick VanRaalte VANRAALTE, DICK JR. Grand Haven Dick VAN RAALTE, Jr. and Florence had the following children: 101 i. Dick 5 VAN RAALTE, III. He married Glenda and lives in Grand Haven102 ii. Joy VAN RAALTE. She married William QUINN, and they live in Grand Haven.
He married Beatrice E. KEYSER in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, 14 MAY 1921. Beatrice was born in Michigan 25 NOV 1901. Beatrice died 14 NOV 1976 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, at 74 years of age. Her body was interred 17 NOV 1976 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, Grace Lawn Cemetery. Beatrice died as the result of an auto accident. The Flint Journal, November 16, 1976, Page D5: NICHOLS, Beatrice Ellen--1510 Jane, age 74, died Sunday, November 14, 1976, at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday at Asbury United Methodist Church, Rev. Paul F. Blomquist officiating. Burial in Gracelawn Cemetery. Mrs. Nichols will lie in state at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd. until 10 AM Wednesday and then taken to the church for services. Visitation 8 AM to 10 PM. Howard graduated from LeRoy High School in 1916. He was a mail carrier and later became a minister. He married Vernon Gates and Lillian Scholten. He and Beatrice lived at 1510 Jane St. in Flint. He died from a contusion to the cervical spinal cord--an injury received in an auto accident. Flint Journal, March ?, 1977: NICHOLS, Rev. W. Howard--1510 Jane Ave., age 77, died Thursday, March 3, 1977 at Hurley Medical Center. Death was the result of injuries received in an auto accident, November 8, 1976. Funeral services will be at 1 PM Saturday, at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Rev. Paul F. Blomquist officiating. Burial in Gracelawn Cemetery. Rev. Nichols will lie in state at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd. Visitation from 8 AM to 10 PM. Friends desiring may make contributions to the Asbury United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Rev. Mr. Nichols was born in Leroy, Michigan, April 14, 1899, and had been a resident of Flint for the last 60 years. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, he was secretary of the Detroit Conference of Retired Ministers Association, he was State Secretary of N.A.R.F.E., he was past National Secretary of the Metropolitan Club and was a member of the Genesee Lodge 174 F&AM. His ministry was from 1865 until 1973 serving at the Seymour Lake United Methodist Church. He retired as Superintendent of Delivery and Collection for 42 years of Postal Service, retiring in June, 1960. Surviving are: 3 daughters, Mrs. John (Arlene) Spykermen, Mrs. Gerald (Donna) Nelson both of Flint and Mrs. Helen Davenport of Bricktown, New Jersey; 3 sons, Walter H. and Ralph L., both of Flint and Delbert F. of Citrus Heights, California; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister- in-law, Mrs. Cyrus (Nancy) Snowball of Flint; 1 nephew. William "Howard" NICHOLS, Rev. and Beatrice E. KEYSER had the following children: 103 i. Walter H. "Walt" 5 NICHOLS was born in Flint, Genesee, Michigan 9 APR 1922. Walter died 24 JUN 1996 in Genesee Co, Michigan, at 74 years of age. His body was interred 28 JUN 1996 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, Grace Lawn Cemetery. Walt was never married, but apparently had a "special friend" named Wanda Walt. He was an active member of the Flint Concert Band and Detroit Model Railroad Club. He served in WWII in the Army and was employed by the post office for 30 years.The Flint Journal, June 27, 1996, Page C4: NICHOLS, Walter (Walt) H.--Of Mt. Morris, age 74, died Monday, June 24, 1996. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, June 28, 1996 at Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd. Rev. Roger Parker officiating. Interment in Gracelawn Community Cemetery. Mr. Nichols will lie in state at the funeral home until time of service. Family will be at the funeral from 1-3 and 7-9 on Thursday. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Mr. Nichols was born on April 9, 1922 in Flint, Michigan and resided most of his life in the Flint area. He was a member of the Flint Concert Band, the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society, Detroit Model Railroad Club and was a member of the Krapohl Senior Center. During WW II he served in the U.S. Army and for 30 years he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service. Surviving are sisters and brothers, Arlene Spykerman and husband John of Mesa, AZ, Donna Nelson and Gerald of Swartz Creek, Ralph Nichols of Flint, Delbert Nichols and wife Janet of Sacramento, CA, Helen Davenport of Lakewood, NJ; special friend Wanda Walt; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Brown Funeral Home 1616 Davison Rd. 239-8636 104 ii. Esther May NICHOLS was born in Flint, Genesee, Michigan 22 MAY 1925. Esther died 23 MAY 1925 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, at less than one year of age. Her body was interred MAY 1925 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, Grace Lawn Cemetery. 105 iii. Arlene NICHOLS was born in Flint, Genesee, Michigan in 1927. She married twice. First she married Maurice WICKHAM and was divorced, then married John E. SPYKERMEN. She now lives in Mesa, Arizona,where she had moved in 1982. She had one son, Donald WICKHAM b. CA 1951. She worked in the Post Office in Flint. + 106 iv. Donna Jean NICHOLS was born in 1930. 107 v. Ralph L. NICHOLS was born in Flint, Genesee, Michigan in 1934. He married while in the Army, but his wife was killed in a car accident, and he never remarried. + 108 vi. Delbert F. NICHOLS was born in 1936. + 109 vii. Helen NICHOLS was born in 1940.
Charles married Myrtle AUSTIN 10 JUN 1933. After his mother died when he was 10, Leon lived with his grandparents, Sylvia and Adam Crawford. Leon owned a garage in LeRoy with his grandfather, and was later a mechanic for the Osceola County Road Commission. Charles and Myrtle had the following children: i. Arlene Elizabeth 5 CRAWFORD married Wayne BULLOCK. They live in Stanwood, Michigan, are retired and winter in Texas.ii. Betsey Ann CRAWFORD married an Donald Walter HALL. They are separated, and he lives in Reed City, she in LeRoy near her mother. iii. Arthur Edwin CRAWFORD lives in Colorado and has a boy and a girl by his first marriage. iv. George Richard CRAWFORD lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. v. James Arlen CRAWFORD lives in LeRoy, Michigan, and is the sherriff of Osceola County, Michigan. vi. Karen Susan CRAWFORD married Unknown LARR. She is divorced and lives near Fife Lake. She has four children.
Fifth Generation 55. Cherry Viola 5 NELSON (Viola Lillie 4 COLES, Lillie Baldwin 3 NICHOLS, Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Indianfields Twp, Tuscola, Michigan in 1921. She married twice. She married Delbert Ray ESCKELSON in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, 11 AUG 1940. Delbert was born in Michigan 11 JAN 1917. He also married Mavis. He was divorced from Cherry in 1966. Delbert died 29 JUL 1975 in Los Angeles Co, California, at 58 years of age. Cherry married Robert Edward FERRETT in Oxford, Oakland, Michigan, 2 JUL 1966. Robert was born 6 FEB 1919. Robert died 5 NOV 1994 at 75 years of age. Robert had 3 daughters from a previous marriage when Cherry married him. Cherry had 5 children. Her oldest son was killed in a car accident, leaving a wife and 4 small children.Cherry Viola NELSON and Delbert Ray ESCKELSON had the following children: 112 i. Delbert David 6 ESCKELSON was born 27 SEP 1941. Delbert died 30 OCT 1974 at 33 years of age. He married Roseline HARTSELL in Lake Orion, Michigan, 14 MAY 1961. Delbert died in a car accident. He and Roseline had 4 children.113 ii. Faith Ann ESCKELSON was born in 1943. She married Gerard ESPINOZA 31 AUG 1974. Faith and Gerard have 5 children. 114 iii. Janet Kay ESCKELSON was born in 1944. She married William Harper MEREDITH 29 JAN 1965. Janet and William are missionaries overseas and have 3 children. 115 iv. Richard E. ESCKELSON was born in 1946. He married Raquel Diaz NOGUERAS 18 DEC 1965. Richard and Raquel have 4 children. 116 v. Lonnie Gale ESCKELSON was born in 1947. He married Terri Lee CLARK 20 JAN 1973.
Basil Forest Lloyd NELSON, Jr. and Norine Fay PUTNAM had the following children: 117 i. Anne L. 6 NELSON of Caro, Michigan. 118 ii. Arlene NELSON of Caro, Michigan. 119 iii. Amy Lu NELSON. She married Richard FILPEK and they live in Kingston. 120 iv. Allan Basil NELSON married Dawna. 121 v. Arnold Carl NELSON married Sue and lives in Vassar. 122 vi. Adam Lee NELSON lives in White Water, Wisconsin. 123 vii. Anthony "Tony" Lloyd NELSON. Anthony died in 1991. 124 viii. Aaron Forrest NELSON. Aaron died in 1989.
He married twice. He married Nancy. He married Janice K. "Katie" 15 DEC 1978. Janice was born in 1951. Terry was the oldest child. He joined the navy and became a male nurse. He lived in North Carolina, then moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. Maurice Terence "Terry" MEANEY and Nancy had the following children: 125 i. Scott Terrence 6 MEANEY was born in 1963. 126 ii. Rebecca Jo MEANEY was born in 1964. 127 iii. Pamela Kay MEANEY was born in 1965. 128 iv. Daniel Joseph MEANEY was born in 1967.
He married Carole 20 FEB 1965. Carole was born in 1945. Philip went to South Dakota, and when he came back in 1967, his hair was completely white. He later moved to Martin, South Carolina. Phillip Paul MEANEY and Carole had the following children: 129 i. Phillip Paul 6 MEANEY, JR. was born in 1966. 130 ii. Trevor Andrew MEANEY was born in 1967. 131 iii. Laura Rashelle MEANEY was born in 1968. 132 iv. Ethan Patrick MEANEY was born in 1972.
She married James Victor "Jamie" REHEL 7 SEP 1968. James was born in 1946. Kathy and James live in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. She has been described by her cousin, Diane LaDow, as being "cute and giggly" when she was a child. Kathleen Anne "Kathy" MEANEY and James Victor "Jamie" REHEL had the following child: 133 i. Stephanie Anne 6 REHEL was born 23 APR 1972. 75. Keith Earl 5 MEANEY (Marian Harriet 4 NICHOLS, Raymond Cecil 3 , Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in 1946. He married twice. He married Karen BEF 1971. He married Gloria 8 OCT 1977. Gloria was born in 1955. As a child, Keith fell off a 60 foot silo onto the concrete base and lived. He was in the hospital in a body cast for quite awhile, but only ended up with a slight limp. He lives in Hastings, Michigan, and is retired due to disability. Keith Earl MEANEY and Karen had the following child: 134 i. Matthew John MEANEY was born in 1971. Keith Earl MEANEY and Gloria had the following children: 135 ii. Melinda Kay 6 MEANEY. 136 iii. Melissa Sue MEANEY was born in 1980.
1947. They live in Middleville, Michigan. Janice Ruth MEANEY and James VAN HOUTEN had the following child: 137 i. Jeffrey LaRae 6 VAN HOUTEN was born in 1978.
78. Marcia Elizabeth 5 MEANEY (Marian Harriet 4 NICHOLS, Raymond Cecil 3 , Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in 1951. She married Thomas PORTER 11 SEP 1970. Thomas was born in 1942. They live in Alto, Kent Co, Michigan. Marcia Elizabeth MEANEY and Thomas PORTER had the following children: 138 i. Heidi Lyn 6 PORTER was born in 1971. 139 ii. Bradi Lyn PORTER was born in 1977.
Gregory John MEANEY and Helen had the following children: 140 i. Dawn Marie 6 MEANEY was born in 1978. 141 ii. Wendy Marie MEANEY was born in 1980.
Craig James MEANEY and Sheila had the following children: 142 i. Joshua Craig 6 MEANEY was born in 1977. 143 ii. Eric James MEANEY was born in 1979. 144 iii. Ashley Marie MEANEY was born in 1982.
Christine Louise MEANEY and Dennis TUTSCH had the following children: 145 i. Jason Craig 6 TUTSCH was born in 1976. 146 ii. Patrick Joseph TUTSCH was born in 1981. 147 iii. Bradley Joe TUTSCH was born in 1984.
Vincent Joseph MEANEY and Karen had the following child: 148 i. Lindsey Marie 6 MEANEY was born in 1989.
James Arthur MARSHALL and Luella DE BOER had the following children: + 149 i. William James 6 MARSHALL was born in 1960. + 150 ii. James Arthur MARSHALL Jr. was born in 1962. + 151 iii. Linda Marie MARSHALL was born in 1963.
Steve Alan MARSHALL and Anna GOOZEN had the following children: + 152 i. Scott 6 MARSHALL. + 153 ii. John MARSHALL. 154 iii. Kristen Elizabeth MARSHALL died at age 14. Her body was interred in Dennison, Ottawa, Michigan, St. Michael's Cemetery. + 155 iv. Steve Alan MARSHALL, Jr.
Richard Anthony MARSHALL and Janice Anne POTTER had the following children: + 156 i. Robert Lee 6 POTTER-MARSHALL was born in 1963 and was adopted by Richard. + 157 ii. Tammy Sue MARSHALL was born in 1965. + 158 iii. Arthur Daniel MARSHALL was born in 1975. + 159 iv. Anthony James MARSHALL was born in 1977. 160 v. Dustin John Paul MARSHALL was born in 1980. Dustin is not yet married. He is going to college studying culinary arts.
Roger Andrew MARSHALL and Theresa "Tess" ZISK had the following children: 161 i. Carra 6 MARSHALL lives in Arizona. 162 ii. Kristie MARSHALL lived in Arizona and then moved to Atlanta. + 163 iii. Shelly MARSHALL. 164 iv. Daughter MARSHALL.
Gary BARRETT and Marilyn KASTELIN had the following children: + 165 i. Marcy 6 BARRETT. 166 ii. Christopher BARRETT. 167 iii. Curtis BARRETT.
Gail BARRETT and Unknown HOLMES had the following child: + 168 i. Roxanne 6 HOLMES.
Greg BARRETT and Anne ALBRECT had the following child: 169 i. Jeff 6 BARRETT.
She married Gerald NELSON. They lived in Flint where she worked in the Post Office, then moved to Swartz Creek, Michigan in 1982. Donna Jean NICHOLS and Gerald NELSON had the followingchildren: 170 i. Douglas Elmer 6 NELSON. 171 ii. Michael NELSON. 172 iii. Ronald NELSON. 173 iv. Stephen NELSON. 174 v. Phillip NELSON. 108. Delbert Francis 5 NICHOLS (William "Howard" 4 , Delbert Foss 3 , LUCIUS L. 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Flint, Genesee, Michigan in 1936. He married three times. He married first to Florence HURD. They are divorced and she lives in Davison, Michigan. He married Janet GILMORE, his third wife, who has one child, and they live in Citrus Heights, California. Delbert F. NICHOLS and Florence HURD had the following children: 175 i. Cynthia 6 NICHOLS. 176 ii. Lisa NICHOLS. 177 iii. Mark NICHOLS. Mark just recently married a Swedish girl. They married both in the U.S. and in Sweden, and he is about to go live in Sweden. 178 iv. Stephanie NICHOLS. Stephanie died from a gunshot when she was almost 30.
Helen NICHOLS and William DAVENPORT had the following children: 179 i. Ken 6 DAVENPORT. 180 ii. Mike DAVENPORT. 181 iii. Susan DAVENPORT married Unknown DANIELS.
Sixth Generation
149. William James 6 MARSHALL (James Arthur 5 , Marjorie Elizabeth 4 NICHOLS, Raymond Cecil 3 , Charles Albert 2 , CHARLES A. 1 ) was born in Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan in 1960. He married Olga LIADU 21 SEP 1987. Olga was born in Greece in 1963. William is a minister and lives in Greece. Olga is from Greece.William James MARSHALL and Olga LIADU had the following children: 188 i. Anna Marie 7 MARSHALL was born in 1988. 189 ii. Christina Luella MARSHALL was born in 1988. 190 iii. Elizabeth Kuthelere MARSHALL was born in 1991. 191 iv. Natalie MARSHALL was born in 1996.
James Arthur MARSHALL, Jr. and Annette Louise GARCIA had the following children: 192 i. Susan 7 MARSHALL. 193 ii. Jeramia MARSHALL.
Linda Marie MARSHALL and Patrick HOULIHAN had the following children: 194 i. Jennifer Marie 7 HOULIHAN was born in 1981. 195 ii. Heather Marie HOULIHAN was born in 1984. 196 iii. Erin Michelle HOULIHAN was born in 1988.
Scott MARSHALL and Peggy had the following children: 197 i. Elizabeth 7 MARSHALL. 198 ii. Daughter MARSHALL. Scott MARSHALL and Bonita had the following child: 199 iii. Caley MARSHALL.
John MARSHALL and Becky had the following children: 200 i. Alexandria 7 MARSHALL. 201 ii. Max MARSHALL.
Steve Alan MARSHALL Jr. and Jennifer had the following child: 202 i. Haley 7 MARSHALL.
Robert Lee POTTER-MARSHALL and Tracy Renee JACKSON had the following children: 203 i. Alyssa Jo 7 MARSHALL was born in 1992. 204 ii. Valerie June MARSHALL was born in 1994. 205 iii. Alec Robert MARSHALL was born in 1997.
Tammy Sue MARSHALL and Randall Scott BOND had the following children: 206 i. Samantha Marie 7 BOND was born in 1990. 207 ii. Ashley Hope BOND was born in 1991. Ashley was b. 3 months premature.
Arthur Daniel MARSHALL and Kathleen Elizabeth FLASHER had the following child: 208 i. Emily Elizabeth 7 MARSHALL was born in 2001.
Anthony James MARSHALL and Angela Lea DAVIES had the following children: 209 i. Anthony John 7 MARSHALL was born in 1998. 210 ii. Leann Marie MARSHALL was born in 1999.
Shelly MARSHALL and Unknown BROCKMAN had the following children: 211 i. A.J. 7 BROCKMAN. 212 ii. Daughter BROCKMAN.
Marcy BARRETT and Ryan PFAHLER had the following children: 213 i. Brett 7 PFAHLER. 214 ii. Chadd PFAHLER. 215 iii. Madison PFAHLER.
Roxanne HOLMES and Joe DENSON had the following children: 216 i. Kayla 7 DENSON. 217 ii. Matthew DENSON. |
Contributed by: Susan Gates Davis
Created: 29 June 2006