Notes

[NI0001] Stanley Joseph Schmitt and Bethel Jacqueline Root eloped to Elkart, Indiana to get married. At a later date, they had their marriage validated at St. Augustine Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Stanley's paternal grandfather, John Schmitt died the same day Stanley was born.

Purchased 1st home on Schuster Avenue, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, MI

[NI0010] Martin was only 11 months old when his mother, Barbara Flach, died. It is said that Martin had a twin, John, who died at birth or shortly afterwards.

1. ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES: May 18, 1889
Left Antwerp, Belgium on the RHNYLAND and arrived in New York City. He was one year, eight months, nine days old when he arrived in the USA. He is listed as a female on the passenger log, apparently because he was wearing a dress. It is said that he was almost swept overboard on the crossing but someone reached out and grabbed the dress to save him. He came on the boat with his father, John Schmitt, stepmother, Magdalena, Peter Schmitt, Cathern Schmitt, Mary and Mathias Banner and (Anton Flach) Magdalena's father.

2. ARRIVED IN MENDON, ST. JOSEPH CO, MI: May 28, 1889

3. MOVED TO KALAMAZOO: March 1, 1930 - Lived on and farmed the Arthur J. Sprinkle farm located on Court Street and Sprinkle Road.

4. MOVED TO OTSEGO: 1954/55



PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Brown hair and blue eyes.


MARTIN MATHIAS SCHMITT'S OBITUARY (copy):

Passed away Thursday morning at his home. Mr. Schmitt was born Sept. 8, 1887, in Hunston, Germany. He was a member of St. Margaret's Church, Otsego, and the Knights of Columbus. On Feb. 13, 1912 he was united in marriage with Emma Klein, in Mendon, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. James (Mary) Fitzpatrick of Plainwell, Mrs. James (Lucille) Dillon, Mrs. Robert (Norberta) Renauld, both of Kalamazoo; 4 sons, Dr. Francis Schmitt of Garden City, Gilbert and Donald of Kalamazoo, Stanley of Otsego; 61 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, after 7 o'clock this evening, where the rosary will be recited Friday evening at 8 p.m. Services will be held at St. Margaret's Church at noon Saturday, Father Paul Schneider officiating. Interment in St. Margaret's Cemetery.

[NI0011] PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Brown hair, gray eyes and scar on right eyelid.

Emma Kathryn Klein lost her U.S. Citizenship when she married Martin Mathias Schmitt on February 13, 1912.

50TH ANNIVERSARY: Celebrated February 4, 1962 (COPY).


EMMA KATHRYN KLEIN'S OBITUARY (copy).

SCHMITT
Mrs. Emma K.
1315 West M-89
Plainwell

Passed away Monday at the Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Schmitt was born May 22, 1889 in Mendon. She was a member of St. Margaret's Church, the League of Mary and the Senior Citizens of Plainwell and Otsego. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. James (Mary) Fitzpatrick of Plainwell, Mrs. James (Lucille) Dillon, Mrs. Robert (Norberta) Renauld, both of Kalamazoo; 4 sons, Dr. Francis Schmitt of Garden City, Gilbert and Donald of Kalamazoo, Stanley of Otsego; 60 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Martin, preceded her in death in 1971. Friends may call at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, after 7 p.m. this evening, where the rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Margaret's Church. Rev January Padlo, Franciscan Father of Grand Rapids officiating. Interment in St. Margaret's Cemetery.

[NI0029] Justice “Jess” Lyons Root (named after his paternal grandfather, Justus Lyons Root.

At age 21, Jess married 16 year old Maude Inez Munson (his 3rd cousin, Jess and Maude’s maternal grandmothers were sisters). They were married 57 years at the time of Jess’ death.

This union produced thirteen children, 9 sons and 4 daughters, over a twenty five year period, 3 of the children died in infancy.

[NI0031] Anna Josephine Root, referred to as "Josephine" or "Joe", named after Jess’ mother and Maude’s grandmother. She was born May 2, 1905, Texas Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI, died August 25, 1972, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, MI. Buried: Dry Prairie Cemetery, Portage, Kalamazoo Co, MI.

Second, Jospehine married Ernest Casteel circa 1942-45.

[NI0036] Francis Vernon Root's name on birth record is Travis Vernon Root.

[NI0043] Horace inherited a farm in Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI, from his father, Justus Lyons Root. Records show he sold it to John Musselman, his father-in-law.
Horace had blond hair and was of large stature, standing over 6 feet tall with very broad shoulders. It is said a special casket was built to accommodate his broad shoulders.

HORACE HARVEY ROOT’S obituary published in the Kalamazoo Gazette April 6, 1916 reads:

Aged Galesburg Man Drops Dead
HORACE H. ROOT, 66 Years Old is Victim of Heart Failure
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 2 O’CLOCK Galesburg, April 5 (1916) The funeral of Horace H. Root, who dropped dead in front of his home in Galesburg Monday, will be held a 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, April 9, at the Congregational Church. The deceased had been in poor health for many years and his death was due to heart failure. He was 66 years old and had been a resident in or near Galesburg for the last eight years. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Miss Adah Root, who lives at home, and three sons, Jesse Root of Kalamazoo, Arthur (DeHart) Root of Lowell, Washington, and Ray Root of this village.

[NI0044] JOSEPHINE AMANDA MUSSELMAN ROOT’S Obituary published in the Galesburg Argus Vol XXVII, Number 33, Thursday, May 20, 1926, Front Page read:

Former Resident Dead
MRS. JOSEPHINE ROOT who died Tuesday (May 18, 1926) at Fairmont Hospital in Kalamazoo will be buried from the Congregational Church this afternoon. The remains were brought to E. S. Wilson’s funeral chapel Tuesday. The family at one time lived in part of Mrs. Freer’s house.

Josephine was very petite, standing about 4' 10' tall and wore size two shoes (Bethel Root Schmitt has one of the last shoes she wore). Many of her descendants were also petite, averaging from 4’ 10' to 5' 2. Josephine’s third born, Justice "Jess" Lyons Root, weighed 3 pounds when he was born. Josephine kept him on a pillow placed on the oven door of her wood cook stove which sufficed as an incubator. As an adult, he was small in stature and stood about 5’ 2'. Marnie Junker, Josephine’s great great grand daughter, stands 4’ 10" and oddly enough wears size 2 shoes.

[NI0045] 1. Delroy Root was born October 25, 1875, Oshtemo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI. Died of diphtheria September 6, 1881, at the age of 6, Haring Twp ?, Wexford Co, MI. Buried:

[NI0046] Bernice May Root was born March 31, 1877, Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI, died August 15, 1881, of diphtheria, age 4 years, Haring Twp, Wexford Co, MI. Buried:

[NI0047] Adah Lucille Root’s obituary, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, Monday, March 12, 1990 (copy) reads as follows:

VISE, Mrs. Adah L.
Formerly of 2920 N. 35th Street
Galesburg

Age 91, passed away Friday evening, March 9, 1990 at Arboridge Care Center. Mrs. Vise was born September 8, 1898 in Alamo, MI the daughter of Horace Harvey and Josephine A. (Musselman) Root and had resided in this area all of her life. She had worked for many years as a buyer for Hepps Clothing Store, retiring several years ago. She was an 80 year member of the Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ. She was preceded in death in 1976 by her husband, Forrest. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law JoAnn and Myron VanPelt of Fort Mill, SC; 3 grandchildren, Lori Kelly and Jeff and Melissa VanPelt; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends this evening from 6-9 at the HOAG-SWITZER FUNERAL HOME Galesburg A Forethought Member where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Barbara VanEck officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ.

[NI0048]
** Mathew, of Plainwell, was listed as a brother in John’s obituary. It’s probable that Mathew and Merritt are the same person and the prior was misspelled.

JOHN ALBERT MUSSELMAN'S obituary, published in the Otsego Union, December 31, 1903, reads:

John Albert MUSSELMAN died at Allegan last Saturday and his remains were brought to the home of his son, William, in this village where the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev Charles Owens. Interment was made in Alamo. The deceased was born November 17, 1824, in Cayuga Co, New York, his age at death being 79 years, 1 month, and 9 days. At age 25, [March 29, 1850] he married Miss [Eliza] Jane ALFORD of Alamo. Eight children were born to them of whom four survive: Daniel MUSSELMAN of Toto, Indiana [Starke Co], William of Otsego, Mrs. Josephine [Horace] ROOT of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Minnie [Frank] ULAN [ULAM] of Mattawan. Besides his children he leaves two brothers and one sister, of these Jacob and Mathew (Merritt) MUSSELMAN reside in Plainwell and Mrs. Margaret [Michael] SMITH at St. Joseph.

In February of 1883 he united with the Methodist church at West Oshtemo, and retained his membership there until his death.

For several years Mr. MUSSELMAN had been blind and for the last few weeks of his life was entirely helpless from a stroke of paralysis.

BURIED: Greenbauer , Alamo Township, Kalamazoo Co, MI. NO HEAD STONE.

JOHN ALBERT MUSSELMAN'S death record, in Allegan Co, volume 3, page 52, #372 shows his date of death as December 26, 1903, in Allegan Twp at age 79. He is listed as being married at the time of his death, although his wife, Eliza Jane Alford, passed away February 25, 1901. Cause of death is listed as Paralysis. John was born in New York and his profession is listed as a farmer. His parents are listed as UNKNOWN.

1850 Cooper Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Census (July 22):
Mussulman, John 24 PA
Mussulman, Jane 19 CW (Canada, Western Part)
Fisher, John 44 DO NOT KNOW RELATIONSHIP

1860 Silver Creek Township, Cass County, Michigan Census (July 20) Pg. 91:
Musselman, John 35 NY Real Prop. $100 Personal Prop. $100
Musselman, Eliza 29 CANADA
Musselman, Josephine 5 MI
Musselman, Florence 2 MI

1870 Alamo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Census (Aug. 8) Pg. 4:
Mussulman, John 46 NY
Mussulman, Jane 39 CANADA
Mussulman, Josephine 15 MI
Mussulman, Florence 12 MI
Mussulman, Daniel 9 MI
Mussulman, Willie 3 MI
Mussulman, Minny 4/12 MI

1880 Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Census (June 19-21) Pg. 245:
Musselman, John A. 56 Farmer & Laborer
Musselman,Eliza J. 49 Keeping Home
Musselman, William L. 10 At Home
Musselman, Marion A. 12 At Home
Musselman, Daniel 19 Laborer

* John's parents were listed born in PA.
Eliza's father born MA, mother born Ireland.

1900 Otsego Twp, Allegan Co, MI Census, Dwelling #342, Family #353:
John Musselman living with son, William.
John - Father, BN Nov. 1824, 75 years old, Married 33 years (s/b 50), BN Michigan (wrong-NY), Parents BN Germany (Wrong - PA).


1900 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI Census, Dwelling #18, Family #19:
(Eliza) Jane Musselman living with son-in-law and daughter, Horace Harvey Root and Josephine Amanda Musselman-Root.
Jane Musselman - Mother-in-law, BN Nov. 1830, 69 years old, Married 50 years, BN Canada, Father BN MA, Mother BN Ireland, had 8 children-4 living.

[NI0049] ELIZA JANE ALFORD'S obituary, found in a scrapbook at the Otsego Library, newspaper it was published in was not indicated.

Mrs. John MUSSELMAN died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Horace ROOT, of Alamo, February 25, [1901] after an illness of nearly two years, aged 70 years, 3 months and 14 days. Jane E. ALFORD was born in Eromosa Twp, Halton Co, Ontario, November 11, 1830, and came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ALFORD, to Alamo in 1838, and, with the exception of ten years that she resided in Dowagiac she has resided in Kalamazoo Co. March 29, 1850 she was married to John MUSSELMAN, who survives her. To them were born five sons and 3 daughters. The three oldest boys died in infancy. One daughter, Flora CALDWELL, died 15 years ago [circa 1886]. There are four children living, Daniel of Tato [Toto, Starke Co], Ind., William of Otsego, Mrs. Josephine ROOT of Alamo, and Mrs. Marion ULAM of Paw Paw. She also leaves eleven grand children, an aged mother, one brother and three sisters. She was the oldest of a large family of children [14] and, coming here in an early day could tell many interesting stories of her pioneer life. Her father who was a patriot soldier (and son of a Revolutionary soldier) in the war of 1812, died in 1849 leaving his wife alone to bear the burden of rearing their children. The funeral services were held at her late home last week Wednesday at 2:00 conducted by Rev C.E. Deal of Parma.

There were flowers from Mrs. J. CARPENTER and Mrs. J. WHEELER who were friends of her girlhood. Burial was made in Alamo cemetery [Greenbauer] near her old home. The bearers were three grandsons and a nephew.

It seems a matter of interest to many that a person as old as Mrs. MUSSELMAN at her death should have a mother living. Mrs. MUSSELMAN’S mother was born in Ireland of Scotch parents, her father, Patrick McCULLOUGH, being a physician. They came to America when she was 12 years old and two years later she was married to Wm. ALFORD, twice her age, and until his death 20 years later they lived happily. Several years after his death she married John STEWART, who died 12 years ago. She now resides with her son, Wm. ALFORD.

[NI0052] There is a Flora CALDWELL listed in the 1870 index, Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo Co, MI census. To date have not had the opportunity to check the census to see if this is my Florance.

Florance "Flora" was living with her Uncle and Aunt, Ora Jay and Adelaide MUSSELMAN-CALDWELL in the 1880 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI census. Her age is listed as 21 years and it appears her last name was CALDWELL at that time.

[NI0053] Danial H. Musselman's Obituary, published in the Starke County Democrat, Knox, Indiana, October 12, 1932, front page (copy).

FORMER SHERIFF MUSSELMAN DIED SUNDAY MORNING

Former County Sheriff Daniel H. Musselman died early Sunday morning at his home near Rye, Indiana (Wayne Twp) following a lingering illness of several months. He had been suffering from ulcers of the stomach and complications.

News of Mr. Musselman’s death was a shock to his host of friends throughout the community. All know that he was in poor health but no one thought that conditions were as serious as they proved to be.

Funeral services were held from the Knox Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in charge of Rev. Hugh M. Ridlen, pastor of the local Christian Church and interment was made in the Round Lake Cemetery.

Daniel H. Musselman was born near Dowagiac, Michigan, March 23, 1861 and departed this life at the family home near Rye, Indiana, Oct. 9, 1932 at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 16 days.

Mr. Musselman was educated in the public schools of Michigan and continued to live near Dowagiac until 1890 when they moved to Starke County, Indiana, locating on the farm where he lived until his death.

On April 26, 1885 at Cooper (Kalamazoo Co.), Michigan, Mr. Musselman was united in marriage with Miss Anna (Annetta) Lenhart, who preceded him to the Great Beyond on February 18, 1927. Three children came to bless this union, on son who died in infancy and two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Radtke, who also preceded the father in death on October 23, 1931 and Mrs. Ada Schrier, of Kalamazoo, Mich.

Nearly fifty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Musselman moved to Starke County locating on the farm and Mrs. Musselman has taken an active part in the growth and development of the community in which he lived. He was a charter member of the Toto Arbor of Gleaners. For a number of years he served as road supervisor and very efficiently performed the duties of his selection. He was elected, and served as township assessor of Wayne Township, his home community. His services were so satisfactory in this capacity that he was re-elected several times, each time with an increased majority.

In 1924 he was chosen by the Democratic party as their candidate for county sheriff and in the fall election was elected. He performed the duties of this office with credit to himself and was re-elected with increased majority in 1926.

On December 26, 1928, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Dux of Attica, Indiana, with whom he returned to his Wayne Township farm, following the closed of his second term as sheriff of Starke County.

Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Musselman, on daughter, Mrs. Ada Schrier, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, three grandchildren, Miss Lucille Schrier, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Miss Ellinor Radtke, of Knox and Mrs. Ferne Johnson, of Know; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Ulam, of Almo (Alamo), Michigan, on great grand-daughter, Shirley Ann Johnson, of Knox, other relatives and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

“Uncle Dan”, as he was familiarly known to his neighbors and friends, was respected and honored by all. His confidence and advise was sought by many. His quiet and unassuming disposition, coupled with his willingness and anxiety to serve wherever possible made for him a large army of friends, who with the family, mourn his departure. He will be remembered for his honesty, integrity and square dealings and his memory will be revered by those whom he assisted. The community will remember him for his official and unselfish service to all. He left the work better than he found it.

[NI0054] [ ] Indicates corrections or additions.

Kalamazoo County Marriage Record, book 5, page 204, #2031.
At age 25, b. Dowagiac, William Musselman married Lillie Wood, b. Cooper, 18 years old, both residents of Oshtemo, on October 7, 1892, in Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI. Marriage performed by E. Herbert, clergyman. Witnesses: Flora Garrison and M.A. Herbert, both of Alamo. At the time of William’s marriage his profession is listed as farmer. William’s parents are listed as John Musselman and Jane Alford [Lillie's parents were not listed].
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William Musselman’s obituary, published in, probably, the Kalamazoo Gazette, Wednesday, January 2, 1929 edition reads:

W. M. MUSSELMAN, 61, OF OAKWOOD EXPIRES
William M. Musselman, 61, died Wednesday morning at his home in Oakwood following an illness of four years. Surviving are the widow, Lillie [Wood]; a son, Lowell A.; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence W. [Ilona] Holden of Richland, and Mrs. Fred [Almetta] Grinnell of Kalamazoo; a brother, Dan Musselman of Indiana and a sister, Mrs. Minnie [Frank] Ulam of Otsego; four grandchildren.
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Much of the following information was obtained from Charla Marie Kingsbury, great grand daughter of William and Lillie Musselman. Lille Wood was born September 1875, in Michigan. At the time of their daughter’s, Gladys, death in 1910, William and Lillie lived on East Orleans Street in Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan. William owned a shoe repair business in Otsego. They apparently moved from Otsego and lived at 1116 Lake Street (building is still there 1997), Kalamazoo, MI, from around 1916 to about 1925. William’s profession in 1916 was a laborer papermaker at Bryant Paper Mill, in 1919 and 1922 he was listed as an enameler at Michigan Enamel Works. In 1926 William and Lillie lived on the corner of Parkview and Knox, in Oakwood, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan. William helped build the house located in Oakwood. Lillie continued living there after William’s death. She had a gentleman friend that cared for her until her death in 1936, however, his name is unknown.

[NI0055] It is believed Tobias Musse(u)lman married first, Susanna Snyder, probably in Cayuga County, New York and that she was the mother of Tobias' 5 oldest children. Susanna was listed was indicated as the mother of Margaret, and Jacob on their death records.

Tobias Musselman’s Obituary published in the Kalamazoo Weekly Telegraph, Wednesday, November 7, 1883 edition reads:

EAST COOPER. November 5
The funeral of Tobias Mussulman was held at the Congregational church last Tuesday, his home was outside of Cooper, but he was identified here as an old pioneer who lived beyond the allotted time in years, being 82. He was well cared for in his declining years by his son Merritt and family. His daughter, Mrs Smith of St. Joseph and his stepdaughter Mrs. Hopkins of Detroit, came to pay their respects to his remains with the rest at his burial.

An article published in the Kalamazoo Weekly Gazette, Friday, November 9, 1883: Mr. (Tobias) Musselman, an old and respected resident of Alamo, died last Sunday night. His funeral was held at the church at the (Cooper) Center.

To date, no records of marriages have been found nor an obituary for Susanna Snyder or Arminda Johnson.


The spelling Mussulman and Musselman varied by family members.


1830 Census - Spencer Twp, Tioga Co, NY - Page 149 (Copy)
TOBIAS MUSSELMAN - Head of household
MALES: 1 - Under 5 (Stephen)
1 - Of 5 under 10 (John Albert)
1 - Of 20 under 30 (Tobias)
FEMALES: 1- Under 5 (Susan)
1- Of 20 under 30 (Susanna)
TOTAL IN HOUSEHOLD: 5


1835 Census - Spencer Twp, Tioga Co, NY - (No Copy Obtained)
TOBIAS MUSSALMAN
MALES: 4 (Tobias, John, Stephen, Jacob)
FEMALES: 3 (Susanna, Susan, Margaret)
MALES SUBJECT TO MILITIA DUTY: 1
MALES THAT COULD VOTE: 1
MARRIED FEMALES UNDER AGE 45: 1
FEMALES UNDER AGE 16: 2
NEAT CATTLE: 3
HORSES: 1
HOGS: 11

1840 Census - Spencer Twp, Tioga Co, NY- Page 110 (Copy)
TOBIAS MUSSELMAN - Head of household
MALES: 1 - 5 under 10 - (Jacob)
1 - 10 under 15 - (Stephen)
1 - 15 under 20 - (John Albert))
1 - 30 under 40 - (Tobias)
FEMALES: 1 - 15 under 20 - (Susan)
1 - 30 under 40 - (Susanna)
- Free Black Male 1 - Under 10
TOTAL IN HOUSEHOLD: 7
EMPLOYED: 3 in household - Manufactures and trades.
CANNOT READ OR WRITE: 1 person
NOTE: It appears Margaret was omitted from this census, she would have been about 9 years old.


1850 Census - Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI - Page 99 (Copy)
NAME AGE SEX OCCUP R.E. BORN
Tobias MUSSELMAN - 49 M Farmer 500 PA
Arminda 42 F NY
Jacob 16 M NY (Susanna's)
Catherine 15 F NY (Arminda's)
Elthine 7 F MI
Adelaide 5 F MI
Eugene 2 M MI
James 8/12 M MI


1860 Census - Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI - Page 618 (Copy)
NAME AGE SEX OCCUP R.E. P.E. BORN
Tobias MUSSELMAN 59 M Farmer 2000 500 PA
Arminda 51 F NY
Adelaide 15 F MI
Eugene 13 M MI
Merritt 10 M MI


1870 Census - Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI - Page 28 (Copy)
NAME AGE SEX COLOR OCCUP R.E. P.E. BORN
Tobias MUSSELMAN 69 M W Farmer 1800 500 PA
Arminda 61 F W Keeping House NY
Merritt 20 M W MI
Emma *NOTE 12 F W At Home MI
Matilda Leonard 14 F W At Home Canada

IT WOULD SEEM LIKELY THAT EMMA & MATILDA ARE GRANDCHILDREN. *Emma M. Musselman married Jacob Rauf (Roth, Rolfe, Ranf ??) June 2, 1877. Emma, age 19, BN Cooper. Jacob age 26, BN Canada, OCC: Painter. Information obtained from card file at Kalamazoo Public Library. There is an Emma, b. June 19, 1858, d. March 26, 1892, wife of E.S. Welch, buried next to Tobias in West Cooper Cemetery, in the family plot. This Emma died in Quincy, Branch Co, MI, no further information available at this time. Buried also in the West Cooper Cemetery is Love Mussulman, daughter of N.A. & A. M., b. July 11, 1870, d. June (no year given in cemetery records), no headstone located at this time.

No listing for Tobias in 1880 Census - Arminda died Jan. 1880.

[NI0056] No birth, marriage or death record has been found to date. It is assumed Tobias and Susanna were married in the early 1820's and that Susanna died in Tioga County, NY, prior to 1842.

[NI0057] Jacob Musselman's death record, in Allegan County, record # ____ showed he died in Plainwell Village and the date of death as November 11, 1906, at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 17 days. Cause of death was Erysipelas. He was a farmer by profession and a widower at the time of his death. His parents are listed as Tobias Musselman and Susanna Snyder both of whom were born in Pennsylvania.

JACOB MUSSELMAN'S obituary (copy obtained from the Plainwell Library, published in the Plainwell Enterprise dated November 14, 1906) reads as follows:

JACOB MUSSELMAN, a pioneer resident of this vicinity, died Saturday at him home in this village, after a brief illness. The funeral will be held from the home at two o’clock this afternoon, Rev. J. Fletcher officiating. The services will be conducted by Mark Thompson post, G.A.R.
Jacob Mussulman was born in Cayuga Co, N.Y., August 24, 1833. He came to Michigan in the early 40’s, helping his father to clear up a homestead from the primeval forests of Alamo. He served in the war of 1861-65, enlisting at Kalamazoo September 30, 1861, in Company F, Third Michigan Cavalry. He served his term and re-enlisted January 19, 1864. He was finally discharged February 12, 1866, at San Antonio, Texas.
He was married to Sarah Pettit in Cooper, August 6, 1872, and moved from that place to Plainwell, eighteen years ago. he buried his wife here January 26, 1903.
Mr. Mussulman was one of a family of nine children, only two of whom are living, Merritt Mussulman of this village and Mrs. Adelaide Caldwell of Chase, Lake Co, this state. Both were present at the funeral.

A note in the same paper read: Mr. and Mrs. James Pettit of Lawton were called here Sunday by the serious illness of Jacob Musselman.


UNITED STATES CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS Living in Michigan in 1894 (copy):
Jacob Mussleman - Plainwell, Allegan Co.

MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS, 1861-1865 (copy):
Jacob Mussleman (Veteran), Kalamazoo County. Enlisted in company F, Third Cavalry, Sept. 3, 1961, at Cooper, for 3 yrs, age 28. Mustered Oct 12, 1861. Re-enlisted Jan. 19, 1864, at LaGrange, Tenn. Mustered Jan. 27, 1864. Mustered out at San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 12, 1866.

[NI0058] Stephen Mussulman, 33 yrs, is listed in the 1860 Berrien County, MI Census with his sister Margaret N. (Mussulman) Smith (copy).

Stephen MUSSULMAN was a Member of the Berrien County Twelfth Infantry, Company B. He died of disease at Duvall's Bluff, AR, Aug. 13, 1864 (per the book, History of Berrien and Van Buren Counties, Michigan. Philadelphia: D.W. Ensign & Co., 1880.

Stephen D. Mussulman married Margaret COATS. Stephen's Civil War Pension record states the marriage was invalid due to Margaret's previous marriage to Mr. Coats that was not legally dissolved.

MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS, 1861-1865 (copy):
Mussleman, Stephen - Enlisted in company B, Twelfth Infantry, Dec. 29, 1863, at Kalamazoo, for 3 years, age 30. Mustered Jan. 6, 1864. Died of disease at DeVall's Bluff, Ark., Aug. 13, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery at Little Rock, Ark. Section 10, Grave No. 428.

[NI0061] James, age 8 months, is listed on the 1850 Census. He does not show up on the 1860 census. Arminda's will mentions a picture of James, which would indicate that he died between 1850 and 1860.

[NI0062]
1850 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI Census, Page 99:
(With Parents)

Eugene-Age 2-Female(ERROR)-BN:MI
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1860 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI Census, Page 618:
(With Parents)

Eugene-Age 13-Male-BN: MI
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1870 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI Census, Page 28: (3 houses from Tobias)

Eugene Musselman-Age 23-BN: PA
Celia-Age 20-BN: NY
John-Age 4/12-BN: MI (Feb 1870)
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1880 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI Census, Page 19: (2 houses from Addie)

E. Mussulman-White-Male-34 yrs-Married-Farmer-BN: NY-Parents BN: NY
Frank-White-Female-31 yrs-Wife-Married-Keeping House- BN: MI-Parents BN: NY
Percy R.-White-Male-10 yrs-Son-Single-BN: MI-Father BN: MI-Mother BN: MI
Roy-White-Male-1 yr-Son-Single-BN: MI-Father BN: MI-Mother BN: MI
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1894 UNITED STATES CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS Living in Michigan in 1894 (copy):
Eugene Musselman ... Oceana Co, Shelby Twp.

MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS, 1861-1865 (copy):
Eugene B. Musselman - Enlisted in company F, Third Cavalry, Feb. 22, 1864, at Kalamazoo, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Feb 23, 1864. Mustered out at San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 12, 1866.

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Two articles published in the April 18, 1902, edition of the Shelby, Michigan, Oceana Herald read:

(1)Percy Musselman of Homer has been here this week on account of the condition of his father, E.B. Musselman.

(2) Miss Myrtie and Grace Musselman have been home from Muskegon this week on account of the serious condition of their father, E.B. Musselman who seems to be gradually failing.

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Eugene B. Musselman’s obituary, published in the Friday, April 25, 1902, edition of the Shelby, Michigan, Oceana Herald, front page, reads:

DIED

Eugene B. Musselman died at his home in Shelby village Sunday April 20 after an illness of over a year, aged 55 years and 8 months.

Mr. Musselman was born at Alamo, Kalamazoo County and came to Shelby about ten years ago. He was an industrious man and of unusual strength and vigor before his constitution was broken by over-exertion, a good citizen and a kind neighbor. He was a member of the Shelby M.E. church and of Shelby Lodge I.O.O.F.

He leaves a wife and five children, Percy Musselman of Homer, Roy, Myrtle, Grace and Hallie of Shelby, a sister Mrs. O.J. Caldwell, of Chase, and a brother Merit (Merritt) Musselman of Plainwell. All except the first named were present at the funeral Wednesday. Other friends present from out of town were Mr. O.J. Caldwell, of Chase, Miss Cora Musselman of Plainwell, Chris Kamhout of Muskegon, and Mrs. Mary Cairnes and Mrs. Nina McLoud of Wayland, the latter two being sisters of Mrs. Musselman.

The funeral was held at the M.E. church, the services being conducted by Rev. S.C. Strickland, the burial rites being performed by Odd Fellows. The funeral offerings from societies and friends were very beautiful testifying to the high regard in which he was held by the people who knew him.

[NI0063] Death Record found at Allegan County. Volume 5, Page 465, Record #19.
ADDIE CALDWELL - May 10, 1930, Village of Plainwell , female, white, widow. Age: 84 yrs, 11 mo., 24 days. Place of birth: Michigan; Occupation: None; Father: Tobboa (Tobias) Musselman, born PA; Mother: Amanda (Arminda) Johnson, born NY.; Cause Influenza.

Adelaide S. Caldwell's obituary published in the Kalamazoo Gazette reads:

ADELAIDE S. CALDWELL, COOPER, DEAD AT 72
PLAINWELL, May 12 (1930) - Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Murray's funeral home for Mrs. Adelaide S. Caldwell, 85, widow of O.J. Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell were prominent pioneer residents of this vicinity. During the last two years, Mrs. Caldwell resided in Cooper. She leaves tow sons: Ray and Truman, Detroit.

NOTE: Addie was nearly 85 when she died not 72. In the 1920 census Addie's middle initial was listed a F not S. Not able to verify which is correct at this time.


1850, Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan Census, page 99:

-Adelaide 5 yrs. Born: MI With parents, Tobias & Arminda Mussulman.
......

1860, Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan Census, page 618:

-Adelaide 15 yrs. Born: MI With parents, Tobias & Arminda Mussulman.
.......

1870, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan Census:

-Adelaide & Jay not listed in Kalamazoo County. PROBABLY in DOWAGIAC, VANBUREN COUNTY.
.......

1880, Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan Census, page 19:

Jay Caldwell 36 yrs. Farmer Born: NY Parents Born: NY
Adelaide 35 yrs. Born: MI Parents Born: NY
Fred 11 yrs. Son Born: MI
Ray 8 yrs. Son Born: MI
Truman 4 yrs. Son Born: MI
Florence 21 yrs. Niece Born: MI Father BN:NY- Mother BN:Canada


NOTES:
- Addie had just given or was about to give birth to a child.
- Florence, dau. of John & Eliza Musselman must have already been married.
- Jay and Addie moved to Chase, Lake Co, MI sometime after the 1880 census.
- Jay and Addie lived just 2 houses from Addie's brother, Eugene Musselman.
.......

1900, Chase, Lake Co, Michigan Census, Sheet 10B: June 26th
Ora J. Caldwell-Head-White-Male-BN: Oct 1844-age 55-Married, 33 years-BN: NY-Parents BN: NY-Farmer-Months not employed, 5-Read, yes-Write, yes-Speak English, yes-Own Home, 16 years-Farm-190 acres.

Adelaide-Wife-White-Female-BN: May 1846-age 53-Married, 33 years-4 children, 3 living-BN: MI- Father BN: PA-Mother BN: NY-Read, yes-Write, yes-Speak English, yes.

Fred-Son-White-Male-BN: Sept 1868-age 31-Married, 2 years-BN: MI-Father BN: NY-Mother BN: MI-Farm Laborer-Months not employed, 6-Read, yes-Write, yes-Speak English, yes.

Ella-Daughter in Law-White-Female-BN: Sept 1875-age 24-Married, 2 years-BN: MI- Father BN: MI-Mother BN: North Carolina.

Truman-Son-White-Male-BN: July 1875-age 24-Single-BN: MI-Father BN: NY-Mother BN: MI-Farm Laborer-Months not employed, 4-Read, yes-Write, yes-Speak English, yes.

Georgia R.-Grand daughter-White-Female-BN: Nov 1898-age 1-Single-BN: TN-Father BN: MI-Mother BN: MI (Fred's daughter).
............

1910 Chase, Lake Co, Michigan Census, Sheet # 2A:

Ora J. Caldwell-Head-Male-White-65-Married,once for 43 yrs-BN: NY-Parents BN: NY-Speaks English-Farmer-Working on own-Read,yes-Write,yes-Own home-Free-Farm-5acres.

Adelaide F.-Wife-Female-White-64-Married, once for 43 yrs-BN: MI-Father BN: PA-Mother BN: NY-Speaks English-None-Read,yes-Write,yes.
...........

1920 Chase, Lake Co, Michigan Census, Sheet # 7A:
O.J. and Addie owned their home free & clear. Both could speak English.

O.J. Caldwell-Head-Male-White-Married-75-Read,yes-Write,yes-BN:NY-Parents BN: NY-Laborer-Farmer.

Adelaide-Wife-Female-White-74-Married-Read,yes-Write,yes-BN:MI-Father BN: PA-Mother BN:NY-No occupation.

Ora-Grandson-Male-White-14-Single-Attended School-Read,yes-Write,yes-BN: TN-Parents BN: MI-Section Hand (Fred's son).

[NI0065] ARMINDA JOHNSON MUSSELMAN’S WILL
Record #2486, Microfilm #131, Item #237
Copy obtained, Kalamazoo County Probate Court
August 16, 1996


No. 2486
Probate Court for the County of Kalamazoo
Estate of:
Arminda Mussulman, Deceased

Probate Calendar: 18/5 or 1875 Page: 260

ARMINDA JOHNSON MUSSELMAN’S WILL
Record #2486, Microfilm #131, Item #237
Copy obtained, Kalamazoo County Probate Court
August 16, 1996

SHEET 1

PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL

To the Hon. George M. Buck, Judge of Probate for the County of Kalamazoo, in the State of Michigan:

THE PETITION OF Erastus Davis
who is of the age of twenty one years and upwards of the County of Kalamazoo respectfully shows:

That Arminda Musselman late of Alamo in said County of Kalamazoo, departed this life in the Township of Alamo on Tuesday the 4th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty leaving a last Will and Testament, as your petitioner is informed and verily believes ?? which will your petitioner is named as Executor thereof.

That deceased was, at her death, an inhabitant of Alamo in the said County of Kalamazoo and was ?? of Real and Personal Estate, ?? and being in the County of Kalamazoo and elsewhere, in he administered, and that the estimated value thereof is the sum of fourteen hundred dollars or thereabouts, as your petitioner is informed and verily believes.
And your petitioner further shows that the name and residents of the heirs of ?? ?? established and other persons interested in her estate, are as follows:
Eva Hopkins, daughter of deceased of Detroit Mich. [dau. of John Godfrey]
Catherine Wilson, daughter of deceased of Cooper Mich. [dau. of John Godfrey}
Adelaide Caldwell, daughter of deceased of Alamo Mich.
Susannah Russell, daughter of deceased of Alamo Mich. [step-daughter]
Maggie Smith, daughter of deceased of Alamo Mich. [step-daughter]
Merritt Musselman, son of deceased of Alamo Mich.
Eugene Musselman, son of deceased of Cooper Mich.
Sophronia Gorham, daughter of deceased of [prob. dau. of John Godfrey]
Minnie Gregory, grand-daughter of deceased of
Addie Gregory, grand-daughter of deceased of
Minnie Short, grand-daughter of deceased of
Tobias Musselman, husband of deceased of Alamo Mich

Your petitioner therefore prays that all persons interested in said estate may be duly cited as required by law, and to this Court may seem proper, and that a certain instrument in writing filed in said Court purporting to be the last Will and Testament of said deceased, may be allowed and admitted to probate as such, and that execution of said will and administration of said estate may be granted in Your Petitioner and that such other and further order and proceedings may be had in the premises as may be required by the statutes in such case made and provided.
Dated, May 8 A.D. 1880
Signature of E. Davis

SHEET 2

Probate Court
Estate of
Arminda Musselman, deceased

Petition for Probate of Will

County of Kalamazoo
Probate Court of said County
Filed May 8th A.D. 1880
Signature of Geo. M. Buck
Judge of Probate

SEE COPY SHEET 2/3 - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE FOR PROBATE ORDER.

SHEET 3

In the name of God, amen I Arminda Mussulman in the Town of Alamo County of Kalamazoo State of Michigan

Being mindful of my mortality, do this first day of May one thousand eight hundred and eighty. make and publish this my last will and testament ?? following and do revoke all my former wills and testaments ???? by me made.

FIRST ??
I desire to be decently buried in Cooper Cemetery with suitable marble slab erected ??? that all of my just debts, and funeral charges shall be by my executor hereafter named be paid out of my real estate as soon after my decease as shall be by those ??formal? and proper.


SECOND
I give and bequeath to Eva Hopkins my bed and pillows, with one pair of sheets and pillow cases with crotchet edge. The large linen table cloth. The bed quilt ????? the orange peal and the blocks ready pieced for one other quilt. The comfortable ???? pattern ????????????? The straw tick from off the spare bed. The ???? photograph of myself that is framed alone.


THIRD
I also give and bequeath to Catherine Wilson my paisley shawl, my bonnets, my light red gloves. The quilt pieced ?????? pattern. The ??? blocks ready pieces for another quilt, one pair of sheets. The picture of ????? and of her sister Eva.


SHEET 4
ITEM #3
I also give and bequeath to Adelaide Caldwell my sewing machine and sewing chair. My black ??????? and skirt. The feather bed off the spare bed, one pair of pillows, one pair of sheet. The ????? quilt pieced in half squares, and blocks ready pieced for one other quilt. My box which stands of the bureau with ?????????. The photos of Elthire [Elthine] and the ????????????of flowers, one flat iron, 3 flag bottom chairs, the coffee mill and ??????????? kettle.

ITEM #4
I also give and bequeath to Susan Russell one feather bed, and straw tick that were her own Mothers, the straw tick is linen on the under side, and the largest looking glass.

ITEM #5
I also give and bequeath to Maggie Smith, one new quilt joined with green calico and the small photo of father and myself.

ITEM #6
I also give and bequeath to Merritt Musselman three of my flag bottom chairs. The photos of Franie (probably Sophronia) and brother James. My old black alpaca dress. And one flat iron. Abbie is to have my ?? stand.

ITEM #7
I also give and bequeath to


SHEET 5

Eugene Mussulman my extension table, and the beds?????? his if he remains with his father until he is alone with them. Also fathers large arm chair and four dining room chairs.

Item #8:
I also give and bequeath to Franie Gorham my log cabin quilt.

Item #9:
I also give and bequeath to Minnie Gregory my furs and one nice towel, three teaspoons, two tablespoon. Also my bureau.

Item #10:
I also give and bequeath to Addie Gregory one nice towel, and the plaid silk pin cushion.

Item #11:
I also give and bequeath to Minnie Short, three teaspoons, two tablespoons, my butter knife and the framed group in which her own picture is, one pair large pillows, to (two) pairs of pillow cases, one pair are ruffled all around. The others half around.

The above articles which I have above numerated belong to and comprises my household goods and ??? of which I affirm.

Nancy A. Davis my Sole Executrix to distribute to each one named above, and of my personnel papers.


SHEET 6


I also give and bequeath to Six of Children
· Eugene Mussulman
· Merritt Mussulman
· Catherine Wilson
· Adelaide Caldwell
· Elthere [Elthine] Gregory or her heirs of which they must ??? be erected ??? their portion the sum of twenty five dollars for the erection of a tomb stone to be ??? at their mothers grave.
· Evaline Hopkins

Forty acres of land known and described as follows to wit: The South West quarter (1/4) of the South Each quarter (1/4) of Section no Thirteen (13) and in Township number one (1) ?? of range number 12 (12) West and containing forty acres of land better some more or less according to the Untied States Survey.

Situated in Alamo Township the above description of land is to be equally divided among and to my several children above named as soon after my demise and death of my husband Tobias Mussulman who will have the use as long as long as he shall live of ??? land ????? and just.

And also hereby afford Erastus Davis of the Town of Alamo my sole Executor of this my last will and testament. Revoking all of my former wills by me made.

In ??? I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of may eighteen hundred and eighty (1880).



INVENTORY SHEET

County of Kalamazoo, as,

A TRUE AND PERFECT INVENTORY of all the Real Estate, Goods, Chattels, Rights and Credits of Arminda Mussulman, deceased to wit:

40 acres of land situated in the Township of Alamo County of Kalamazoo Co, Mich., To wit the South West quarter (1/4) of South East quarter (1/4) Section thirteen (13) town one (1) South Range twelve (12) West according to the United States Survey.

We find said land to be worth subject to the land ??? to be worth Three hundred dollars ? $800.00

???????????????????????????????????????

One Paisley Shawl $5.00
One Black Shawl $1.00
One Black Bonnet $1.00
One ? Cape $ .40

[NI0067] Francelia was born in New York and came, with her parents, to Michigan about 1850. Francelia & Eugene first lived in Richland, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, removed to Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan when their children were small. The children attended Shelby schools.

Francelia was known as a very good cook, a lovely lady with beautiful white hair and a special grandmother. She lived her later years with her daughter & husband, Hallie and Archie Fox. Francelia also spent time with the Wyble's, they especially enjoyed her cookies. Francelia's picture appeared in Shelby's Heritage Cookbook (1885-1985) with Shelby's 1918 cooks at the opera house.


Francelia Talladay-Musselman’s obituary, published in the Friday, November 3, 1933 edition of the Shelby, Michigan Oceana Herald, front page, reads:

LONG TIME RESIDENT PASSES ON

Mrs. Francelia Musselman, aged 81 years, who had passed half of her long life in Shelby and vicinity, died Thursday, October 26, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Archie Fox, in Benona, where she had resided for some years and had received kind and loving care during many months of illness.

The family moved here from Kalamazoo and Mr. Musselman was engaged in teaming and draying for a long time. Here they reared their family and were active in church and fraternal society affairs. Mr. Musselman passed away some fifteen years ago.

Mrs. Musselman was a woman of a kindly and sympathetic nature, given to helpfulness and good deeds. She is survived by a son, Roy Musselman of Monterey, two daughters, Mrs. Chris [Myrtie] Kamhout of Muskegon, and Mrs. Archie [Hallie] Fox of Benona, also a step-son, Percy Musselman of Lansing. Another daughter, Mrs. Walter [Grace] Wyble, died some years ago.

The funeral was held at the Cooper chapel Sunday, Rev. R.M. Lawrence conducting the services. The interment was made in Mt. Hope cemetery.

The Herald joins the many friends in the community in expressions of sympathy to the bereaved family.


Article published in the Oceana Hearld after Francelia's death reads:
CARD OF THANKS
Through the pages of the Herald we wish to thank the neighbors and friends who helped so much in the care and comfort of our mother, and for the lovely floral offerings, and to her old neighbors and friends of East Shelby who came so far to see her and cheer her during her sickness; and Mr. Lawrence, whose words of comfort and consolation mean so much to us in our days of sorrow; and to the singers who rendered such beautiful selections.

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Fox and family
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Musselman
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kamhout and family
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Musselman and family
Walter Wyble and family

[NI0075] In 197, Harriett was living in Clio, MI.

[NI0111] Purchased first home located at 505 6th Street, Plainwell, MI, in 1987.

[NI0112] United States Marine Corp: Stationed at Camp Pendelton, San Diego, CA. Volunteered for clean up in the Middle East after the conflict with Iran, 1992.

Purchased first home at 205 Court Street, Otsego, MI, in 1994.

[NI0113] Purchased first home (house trailer) in 1992 for $3,000 at Riverview Trailer Park 108th Avenue, Otsego, MI.

Was hired at Perrigo, through Manpower, March 1994. Became a full time employee at Perrigo June 1994.

[NI0119] Mitch attended the Head Start Program during the 1993 school year. He attended pre-school during the 1994 school year.

[NI0120] Michael attended preschool at Dawson in 1995, young 5's in 1996.

[NI0174] The following is a biography of William Root(s) and Martha Lyons’ son Justus L. (Lyons) Root, published in the Kalamazoo County (Michigan) Portrait and Biographical Record (Page 1141):

JUSTUS L. ROOT. A pleasantly located farm in Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County, is the home of this well-known farmer, who is engaged in raising such crops as are adapted to the soil and climate and meet the demands of the market. He is the son of William Root, who was born in New York near Long Island, which was also the birthplace of the mother. The elder Mr. Root was a farmer by occupation, and in 1827, removed from the Empire State to Pennsylvania, where he purchased land in Liberty Township, Tioga County. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, in which conflict his brother, Harvey Root, also did valuable service. William Root made his home in Pennsylvania until within three years of his death, when he accompanied our subject to Michigan and died in his eighty-third year.

He of whom we write was born in Chemung County, NY, February 25, 1818 and. in 1840, came West to Barry County, where he made his home for a short time and then located on a quarter section of land in Oshtemo Township, Kalamazoo County. Mr. Root is now the only old settler living on the Pottsville Road and has done his fair share in bringing this county to its present state of development. Fair dealing and hard work have brought him success and today he ranks among the well-to-do citizens, while his reputation is that of an honest and industrious man.

The parental family of our subject included seven sons and two daughters, the latter of whom are still living in Pennsylvania and our subject is the only survivor of the sons. He was married when twenty-six years of age to Miss D. B. (Dexcy Betsy) Hardy, the ceremony being performed in 1843 in Pennsylvania. When taking up his abode in Barry County, Mr. Root lived between three tribes of Indians with who he has gone on many a hunting expedition. Deer were very plentiful in that early day, and on one occasion while going after the cows he killed nine of these animals.

To Mr. and Mrs. Root have been born ten children, only three of whom are living, namely; Mrs. Amy Brewster who makes her home in Otsego; Henry Delbert residing in Kansas, and Henrietta A., who lives at home. Their son, Amos, enlisted in the Union Army is 1863, when nineteen years of age, as a member of Company A, Thirteenth Michigan Infantry, which formed a part of the Fourteenth Corps, First Division and Second Brigade, under Sherman, and participated in the battles of Florence, (Ala)., Perryville, (N. C.)., and Savannah, in which latter battle he was taken sick and carried off the field by his comrade, Henry Eastman. He died on a government transport, May 7, 1865, and was buried in the National Cemetery at Philadelphia, Pa.

Mrs. Root departed this life in 1858 and the lady to whom our subject was then married was Mrs. Henrietta (Hardy) Brewster, a sister of his first wife. He is the possessor of a large property, owning eighty acres on section 3, forty acres on section 10, Oshtemo Township; one hundred acres in Adams Township and one hundred and sixty acres in Wexford County, this State. Our subject in order to gain an education walked to school barefooted during the winter months, his parents being too poor to provide him with shoes. He has been the subject of two serious mishaps in his life, at one time falling from a scaffolding, when he was picked up for dead, and in the summer of 1890 he was run over by a self-binding machine. He had three brothers who participated in the War of the Rebellion, who bore the respective names of David H. (Harrison), (Nathaniel) Truman and Lanson.

[NI0177] BURIED: Philadelphia, Chester Co, PA

[NI0178] AMY S. ROOT BREWSTER'S obituary was published in the Otsego Union, Otsego, Allegan Co, MI, Thursday, January 17, 1918.

Mrs. Amy S. BREWSTER, a resident of Otsego for nearly 29 years, was born in Williamsport, PA, April 6, 1846 and passed away at her home January 11, 1918, at the age of 71 years, 9 months, and 5 days.

At the age of two years, with her parents, she moved to this state, settling in Yankee Springs, Barry county, and at 8 years of age moved to Oshtemo, and there resided until her marriage to Clark BREWSTER on September 5, 1862. He preceded her in death 15 years ago. To this union were 7 children, 3 dying in infancy. One daughter also died in Oklahoma, at the age of 29.

There are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother, Horace, Manley, and Mrs. Cora AMES of this place. Two sisters, Mrs. Jane LAMPHERE of Cadillac, and Mrs. Susan TURNER of Kalamazoo, 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, also survive.

She had been a Christian for over fifty years, joining the Baptist church, by letter, immediately after taking up her residence here. For the past 12 years her home has been at 341 Court Street, where she endeared herself to those of the surrounding neighborhood. She was also a member of the W.R.C.

The funeral was held from the Baptist church yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. McDonald, and the remains laid at rest in Mountain Home cemetery (Otsego).

[NI0184] DEATH RECORD: Allegan County, Vol 3, Page 260
WHERE: Otsego Village
AGE: 54 years, 8 months, 17 days
MARITAL STATUS: Widower
CAUSE: Disease of liver & kidneys
PROFESSION: Contractor

[NI0201] Adopted by Brenner's.

[NI0253] Savanah's biological father is Jeffery Jackson.

[NI0254] Sarah's biological father is Jeffery Jackson.

[NI0278] Forrest Vise’s obituary reads as follows (copy):

VISE,
Mr. Forrest
108 McCollem
Galesburg

Age 80, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Borgess Hospital. He was born in Murdock, Illinois, August 1, 1896 son of Andrew and Rosa Jobe Vise. He had lived in Galesburg since 1937, coming from Kalamazoo. He had worked as foreman for Bryant Paper Company for 17 years and as a salesman for Hepp’s Clothing for 20 years, retiring in 1962. He served with the 10th Infantry, Company D, during World War I. A member of the American Legion Post No. 36, Joseph P. Westnedge, Veterans World War I Barrack, 551, a member of the Galesburg United Congregational Church of Christ. He and the former Adah Root were married June 19, 1920 in Crown Point, Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Adah’ a daughter, Mrs. Myron (Joanne) VanPelt and son-in-law Myron VanPelt; three grandchildren, Lori, Jeff and Melissa VanPelt, all of Galesburg; one sister, Mrs. Earl (Nellie) Busby of Murdock, Illinois. A daughter, Matie, preceded him in death in 1945. Friends are being received at the Hoag-Switzer Funeral Home, Galesburg, where funeral services will be held Friday a 1 p.m. with Rev. Chris Noffke of Galesburg Congregational Church and Mr. Larry Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:00 and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends who wish may make contribution to the Galesburg Congregational Church or the Grant Breneman Dyslexia Foundation, envelopes at the funeral home.

[NI0282] Obituary of Arthur Dehart Root published in the Friday, December 3, 1954 edition of the Tacoma New Tribune (D-6) reads:

ARTHUR D. ROOT
Arthur D. Root, 67, or 245 Lake Louise Drive died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born in Kalamazoo, Mich., and came here two years ago from St. Helens, Ore. He was a retired paper maker and a member of the International Brotherhood of Paper Makers.
Surviving are two sons, Dehart Root, and Ray Root, both of Tacoma; one daughter, Mrs. A.N. Torgersen of Tacoma; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ada Vise of Kalamazoo, and two brothers, Ray Root and Jesse Root of Kalamazoo. Mountain View Funeral Home will announce services.


An article published December 4, 1954 in the Tacoma News Tribune (C-4) reads:
Root- Services for Arthur DeHart Root will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Garden Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home, with the Rev. W. P. McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be George Alrick, Lawrence C. Pedersen, Donald L. Hendricks, Jewel H. Garrett, Jack W. Shaw and Eugene L. Buck.

[NI0283] Ray J. Root’s obituary reads as follows (copy):

ROOT, Mr. Ray J.
28 Grant St., Galesburg

Age 72, passed away Tuesday evening at Borgess Hospital. Mr. Root was born February 24, 1886, in Cadillac, Mich., the son of Horace and Josephine Musselman Root. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Organization of Kalamazoo. Mr. Root was a retired painter and spent most of his life in Galesburg. He was married to Florence Amstutz, Sept. 9, 1905, who survives. Surviving besides the wife are; two sons, Elihu of Galesburg and DeVern of Augusta; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Smith and Mrs. George (Leora) Osterhouse of Galesburg; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Jess Root of Kalamazoo, and one sister, Mrs. Ada Vise of Galesburg. Friends are being received at the Burk and Hoag Funeral Home, where service will be held Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. David Jamieson officiating. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg.

[NI0284] GLADYS L. MUSSELMAN'S obituary, published in the Otsego Union reads:
Died at her home on East Orleans Street at noon Sunday, Miss Gladys Musselman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Musselman. She had been a patient sufferer through her long illness. Gladys was a bright, cheerful girl and her untimely death is greatly mourned by her family and friends.
She was born in this village September 23, 1897, and her short life was spent here. Surviving her are the parents, two sisters and one brother.
The funeral was held yesterday forenoon from the house, conducted by Rev. E.R. Clark. Six of her girl friends acted as honorary pall bearers. Interment was made in Mountain Home Cemetery.

[NI0286] Information obtained from Charla Allen-Kingsbury:

When Almetta was 12 years old she caught typhoid fever and barely survived. There are photos of her during her recuperation, she lost all of her hair and it grew back super curly.

Almetta married Leonard Albert Hall in 1920, Kalamazoo Co, MI. This marriage was annulled, she was a minor, he was 21, he was prosecuted and sent to jail. No children from this union.

Almetta J. Musselman’s obituary, Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette reads:

TOOKER,
Mrs. Almetta (Shorty)
230 Brigham,
Plainwell, formally of Otsego

Passed away Wednesday, June 17, 1987 in Plainwell. Mrs. Tooker was born August 21, 1905 in Otsego and was a lifelong resident of this area. She is survived by one daughter, Lorena and Allen Dunfield of Otsego; one son, Clair and Peggy Grinnell of Mountain Home, Idaho; seven grand children; eleven great grand children; one niece, Louise Harrington of Portage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Tooker, and a sister, Ilona Dunfield. Friends may meet with the family this evening from 7-9 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 am at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Rev. James Grant officiating.

[NI0287] Roy E. Tooker’s obituary, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, June 15, 1960, editions reads:

TOOKER, Mr. Roy E.,
Middleville, Mich.

Age 69, passed away suddenly Tuesday noon at Middletown, PA. Mr. Tooker was born December 24, 18890, in Hopkinsburg, Mich. He was a former resident of Elkhart, Ind., and resided in Middleville for the past 20 years. Mr. Tooker was employed by the Michigan Central Railroad for 46 years retiring four years ago. He was a member of Kane Lodge F & AM 183 Elkhart, Ind., and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. Mr. Tooker is survived by his wife, Almetta (Grinnell) Tooker; on son, W. C. Tooker of Noblesville, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs. George F. Murphy of Richland; one brother, Clyde, of Freeport; and three grand children. Friends may call at the Marshall & Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Friday evening from 7 to 9. Services will be held Saturday at 2 o’clock at the Martin Methodist Church, Rev. Russell D. Damstra officiating. Graveside services at South Martin Cemetery under auspices of the Plainwell Masonic lodge.

[NI0288] Ann Musselman’s (Sarah Ann Musselman) death record, in Allegan Co, Volume 3, Page 36, record #12, shows her date of death as January 26, 1903, Plainwell Village. She was 79 years, 4 months and 17 days old at the time of her death. Cause of death is listed as dropsy. She was born in Canada and listed as a housewife. Her parents were listed as John Dessumond [s/b Dunmead], born in Scotland, her mother UNKNOWN.

SARAH ANN DUNMEAD-PETTIT MUSSELMAN'S obituary (copy obtained at the Plainwell Library published in the Plainwell Enterprise of Wednesday, February 4, 1903) reads:

The funeral of MRS. JACOB MUSSELMAN was held from her late home at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. Fletcher, officiating.

Mrs. Sara Ann Mussulman was born at Saltfleet, Canada, September 9, 1823, and was therefore 79 years old at the time of her death. She leases (leaves) a husband and six children. She came to Alamo, Kalamazoo Co, about 1869. She was married to Jacob Mussulman on August 6, 1872, and resided at or near Cooper Center until fifteen years ago (circa 1888) when they removed to this village.

Mrs. Mussulman was a woman of good Christian character, quiet and retiring in manner, kind in spirit, and ready to sympathize with and help those in trouble. She was a kind and accommodating neighbor, a faithful wife and mother and a true friend. Although for many years afflicted, she was patient and cheerful, waiting for her Heavily Father’s call to enter into rest. She was tenderly cared for by her husband and other friends, all of whom considered it a privilege to do what they could for her.

[NI0289] The following information was obtained during an interview with Merritt's Granddaughter, Louise Hutchinson-Annis, on May 3, 1997:

Louise recalled Merritt telling how, as a child, he lived in a log cabin. He said it wasn’t unusual to wake up, during the winter, with snow on the blankets and Indians sleeping on the floor in front of the fire place. The Indians would show their appreciation, a day or 2 later, by leaving meat at the front door.

Merritt was a tall, lanky, man who wore a mustache and small beard. His wife, Abby, was said to never to have weighed over a hundred pounds, unless she was pregnant. Merritt was so much bigger than Abby, that she could stand under his raised arm and never touch it.

Merritt and Abby first lived in Alamo Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. He purchased the land that had been his parent's homestead. The land is located on 12th Street, near D Avenue. Merritt farmed the land until he moved to Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan, to a home located on 1st Street, in 1892 (the home is still standing as of 1997). Merritt and Abby’s daughter and son-in-law, Maude and George Hutchinson, lived just across the street from them on 1st street. This was an ideal arrangement, since it allowed Maude and George’s children to see their grandparents almost daily.

Merrit would take a train, with his son-in-law, Geroge Hutchinson, to see his step-siblings (she thought in Detroit), they were artist. It is assumed the step-sibling they went to see was Mrs. Evaline (Eva) Godfrey-Hopkins, the daughter of Arminda Johnson and John Godfrey. No further information is available on Eva at this point in time.

Merritt was a night watchman for the City of Plainwell. During the summer months he and Abby would stay with their daughter, Cora, on her farm located about 2 miles outside of Plainwell, on Riverview Drive. Merritt enjoyed farming and staying with Cora, and her husband, Derk Tolhuizen, afforded him the opportunity to plant and harvest crops.

After Merritt died, in 1925, Cora handled the estate and sold the house, Abby went to live with Cora until her death.

MERRITT ADELBERT MUSSELMAN'S death record, Allegan Co, Volume 5, Page 210, record #6 listed place of birth as MI, his obituary states place of birth as NY. Michigan is CORRECT. Merrit's death record also listed his father's (Tobias) place of birth as NY. All census from 1830 through 1870 state Tobias' place of birth as PA.

MERRITT ADELBERT MUSSULMAN'S obituary, published in the Plainwell Enterprise, January 22, 1925 edition reads:

MERRITT ADELBERT MUSSULMAN was the son of the late Tobias and Arminda Mussulman, born in the state of New York in 1850. He came while young with his parents to Michigan, settling in Alamo where he grew to manhood.

In 1873 he was married to Abbie Montgomery with whom he has enjoyed a happy companionship all the years since. In 1892 they moved to this village (Plainwell) which has since been their home.

He is survived by his widow, and three daughters, Cora, Mrs. D. (Derk) H. Tolhuizen, Cooper; Susy, Mrs. Fred Moore, Buffalo, N.Y.; Maude, Mrs. George Hutchinson, Plainwell. A son Floyd Adelbert, died in infancy. Eight grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Adelaide Caldwell, Detroit.

He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a good neighbor and respected citizen.

In these later weeks of illness his thoughts turned to the future and he made his peace with God and was happy in his Savior.

Quietly he fell asleep to earthly care and pain, to meet the loved ones in that other land where all is love and there is no suffering.


CARD OF THANKS, published in the January 29, 1925 edition of the Plainwell Enterprise, reads:
We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their help and tokens of sympathy in the sickness and loss of our loved Husband and Father. Mrs. Abbie L. Mussulman and family.

Note: In the January 8, 1925 edition of the Plainwell Enterprise it reads: M.A. Musselman was reported not so well on Tuesday. He is seriously ill with heart trouble.

** Merritt’s Death Record, Vol 5, Pg. 210, Record #6, in Allegan Co, lists his birthplace as Michigan; his obituary stated that he was born in New York in 1850. ..THIS SEEMS UNLIKELY SINCE THE FAMILY CAME FROM NEW YORK IN THE MID 1840’S. The 1860 and 1870 Michigan Census shows Merritt born in Michigan.

[NI0290] ABBIE LOUISE MONTGOMERY-MUSSELMAN'S obituary published in the Plainwell Enterprise dated May 24, 1928) reads as follows:

ABBIE LOUISE MONTGOMERY was born in the state of Missouri, March 1, 1851. During the Civil war, at the death of her mother, her father being in service, she was left in the care of a neighboring family, who broken in fortune came north seeking to secure a new foothold in life and she came with them. They later returned leaving the girl to fend for herself. She was taken in to the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, where she was cared for, sent to school and trained in all womanly ways and given the benefits of a true Christian home. There she was sheltered until she married Merritt A. Mussulman, March 16, 1873.

For many years they lived at the old Mussulman home in Alamo, then moved to Plainwell to give their daughters better educational opportunities.
Since the death of her husband, she has lived with her daughters.
After several years of decline and later severe illness she fell asleep May 20, 1928, life’s cares all ended.

A son Floyd died in infancy and she leaves to morn her going three daughters, Cora, Mrs. Richard Tolhuizen of East Cooper, where she passed away; Susy, Mrs. Fred Moore of Buffalo, N.Y. and Maude, Mrs. George Hutchinson, living here, and eight grand children and two great grandchildren by whom she will ever be held in loving remembrance.

The funeral service was held at the home of her daughter in East Cooper Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Walker of the Parchment officiating. A large company gathered to show their love and respect. Burial was at Hillside cemetery by the side of her husband she had loved so well.


Per Louise Hutchinson Annis, Abbie was taken away from the people who brought her from Missouri and given to the Walker family, because the they were using her as child labor.

[NI0291] Cora had no children, but took an active interest in the community. In 1920 she was elected president of the Silver Creek, Parent-Teacher Association.

Cora was a devoted daughter. Her parents, Merritt and Abby Musselman, lived with her during the farming season. After Merritt's death in 1925, Abby went to live with Cora until her death in 1928.

[NI0293] Susie Margaret met Fred Cassidy Moore when he came to Michigan to visit mutual friends.

Susie’s brother-in-law, George Hutchinson, helped build Susie’s and Fred’s house in Alabama, NY.

Susie wrote a society column for the Bativia Daily News. She also made aprons to sell. After Susie’s death, her daughter, Dorothy, gave Louise Hutchinson-Annis the leftover scraps of material. Louise has used this scraps over the years for quilting.

NOTE: The above information was obtained during an interview with Susie's niece, Louise Hutchinson-Annis, also from Joe Cassidy.

[NI0294] The following information was obtained during an interview with Louise Hutchinson-Annis on May 3, 1997:

Louise remembers he mother, Maude, as a very loving person and wonderful parent.

Maude Musselman and George Hutchinson met on a double date that took them, by boat, down the Kalamazoo River. George told his children how he thought Maude was such a beautiful girl. This is proven in a portrait of the Merritt Musselman family, probably taken sometime between 1900-1904.


Maude F. Musselman’s obituary, published in the Plainwell Enterprise June 27, 1929 edition reads:
Maude Mussulman was born in Alamo, November 4, 1885, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. [M.A.] Mussulman. Desiring further educational advantages for their family they came to Plainwell were she has since resided. She was married to George Hutchinson September 26, 1905 and to this union came 5 daughters and one son.
For many years she has been far from well, but her cheery, congenial manner kept it from shadowing the home and her many friends. Recently strength waned and conditions developed showing an operation was the only chance, even if that would avail, to prolong life, this was done and it seemed for a few days she might be spared to her family, but it was not to be, and Saturday evening, June 22, 1929, just as the sunset rays gilded the western skies she fell asleep, leaving a vacant place in the home circle only the mother can fill.

She leaves to mourn her going her husband, five daughters, Mrs. Glenn McPeck of Silver Creek, Evelyn, Loraine, Louise, Jeanie and one son, Jack, living at home, also two sisters Mrs. Cora Tolhuizen, East Cooper and Mrs. Susie Moore, of Buffalo, NY, besides her many other relatives and friends.

She was a faithful member of the Rebekah Lodge, a kind neighbor and will be greatly missed from her accustomed places. A large company of mourning relatives and friends gathered at her late home on 1st Avenue, Plainwell Tuesday, June 25 to pay their last respect for their late member.
Services were conducted by Rev. O. E. Kendall of the Baptist church. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery.

[NI0295] Derk was a partner in the Tolhuizen & Mercer Hardware Store, located on Burdick Street, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

[NI0297]

[NI0298] Arlene Hutchinson married Glenn McPeck. At the time of their marriage Arlene had a daughter, Phyllis, born November 24, 1926. Phyllis, at the time of this writing she lives on 60th Street in Alto, MI (phone 616-868-7202). Phyllis married Ori Seese.

Glenn had 2 children by a prior marriage to Blanche Wilcox. Woodrow McPeck was born March 7, 1915 and presently lives in Lansing, MI (Phone 517-882-5180). Berl who married Harry Crandall, they had no children. Berl lived in Vicksburg , MI where she is buried.

[NI0299]

[NI0304] 1997 - Still living.

[NI0306] 1995 living Alto, MI
Phyllis was Arlene's child prior to her marriage to Glen McPeck.

[NI0315] Allegan County Death Record #36/70, Volume 9, Page 368:

NAME: Olive Pettit
DATE OF DEATH: Feb. 29, 1936, 4:40 p.m.
PLACE OF DEATH: Plainwell
SEX: Female
RACE: White
MARITAL STATUS: Widowed, Jacob Pettit
AGE AT DEATH: 79 years 11 months 3 days
DATE OF BIRTH: March 26, 1856
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lexington, McLean, IL
PARENTS: Unknown
CAUSE: Chronic nephritis with edema and myocardial degeneration, 5 years, senility.
BURIED: March 3, 1936, Plainwell
PHYSICIAN: Gladwin E. Ramseyer, Plainwell
UNDERTAKER: A. T. Murray
INFORMANT: Mrs. Gladys Hall (possibly Hill), Plainwell

[NI0346] In 1962, Mae was living in Swartz Creek.
In 1971, Mae was living in Onaway, MI.

[NI0367] David Bliss of Gilsum.

[NI0369] Allen Butler of Surry, NH, and Delmar, Tioga Co, PA.

[NI0390] Monday July 18, 1927 News Palladioum, Benton Harbor, MI
Well Known Coloma Resident is dead.

James F. Smith, a resident of Berrien County all his life, died suddenly
at 9:30 Sunday morning of a heart attack at his home, 1 1/2 miles north of
Coloma.

Mr. Smith was born in Hagar Twp, March 11, 1853, and was the son of Mr and
Mrs Robert Rogers. His mother died when he was 16 months old, and he was
adopted by Michael Smith. His father also died when he was quite young.

He married Mrs. Emma J. Ellis on Feb 9, 1881, and she survives him. Their
3 children Ella, Myra and Roy all are dead. He has one grandson, William
Arthur Weinhardt of Bradentown, FL.

Mr Smith was the last of a family of 5 children, all of whom have died in
the last 5 years. They are, Mrs. Mary Anderson, who died in March 1927,
Charles Lamb, Mrs. Esther Roome and Thomas Rogers.

Mr Smith was a member of the 1st Christian Church of Benton Harbor.

Funeral services will be held at the home. Other arrangements have not
yet been completed.


TUES JULY 19, 1927 NEWS PALLADIUM.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon for James F
Smith, Coloma resident, who died Sunday morning. Services will be
conducted at the home 1 1/2 miles North of Coloma after which burial will
be made in Coloma Cemetery.


There is no mention of any of his Smith adopted relatives.

[NI0392] Lives in Bakersfield, CA (1997).

[NI0394] Carl R. Kamhout played sports during his high school years. He and Rosemary made their home in Detroit, Michigan, then moved to lake Barrington, Illinois.

[NI0399] Lucy died on 5 Apr 1892, Oshtemo Twp, MI at 80 years, 5 months, and 13 days. She is buried in Liberty Street Cemetery, Alamo Township, Kalamazoo County, MI, as LUCY H. ROOT.

LUCY HENRETTA HARDY-BREWSTER-ROOT'S obituary, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, MI, April 9, 1892.

Mrs. J. L. (Justus Lyons) ROOT of Oshtemo Twp. died at 3 o’clock Tuesday morning at her late home. She was born October 23, 1811 in Cheshire Twp. in New Hampshire and has lived in Oshtemo Twp. for about 33 years. She has been in poor health for the past years and has been confined to her bed since 2 years ago last month. She leaves a husband and a son and daughter. Mr. Clark BREWSTER of Otsego and Mrs. Joseph KINGSBURY living at Milton Junction. She also leaves 7 step-children and a sister, Mrs. Russell LAWTON of Wellsborough, PA who is expected Wednesday for a visit. She not knowing of her sisters death. The deceased leaves two brothers, Mr. John HARDY living in PA and Mr. William HARDY living at Atlanta, LA. The funeral will occur a 1 o’clock from her home this afternoon and interment in Liberty St. Cemetery in Alamo Twp.

[NI0409] Daniel attends Michigan State University (1997).

[NI0415] 1997 - John lives in Muskegon.

[NI0430] In the 1880 Cooper Township, Kalamazoo County census it lists Adelaide L. Gregory as the adopted daughter of Isaac N. Tyler. She was 15 years old, her father was born in New York, her mother in Michigan.

[NI0431] In the 1880 Cooper Township, Kalamazoo County, MI census it lists Minnie Gregory as a hired girl for Mason G. Nelson. Her father was born in New York, her mother in Michigan.

[NI0455] Douglas attends Shelby High School (1997).

[NI0465] David served 2 years in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. He and Dorothy make their in New Era, Michigan (1997).

[NI0472] Michael spent his early years in Muskegon, then moved with his mother to Ludington. He formed Rudd Construction in 1984.

[NI0473] Arta was raised in Scotville.

[NI0496] History of Berrien County, Michigan - Page 245

"Jeremiah Smith's two married sons, Abram and Henry, came to Hager, with their father, in 1844, and located farms of section 24." ..... "Henry is living in Hager."

[NI0503] 1860 Berrien Co, MI Census: Book compiled in 1987 by Four Flags Area Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 414, Niles, MI 49120-0414.

Michael SMITH, 39 yrs, BN: NY
Margaret N., 29 yrs, BN: NY
James F., 11 yrs.
Eli J., 5 yrs.
Eastman A., 2 yrs.
Joseph B. CADY, 37 yrs.
Stephen MUSSULMAN, 33 yrs.
#245-231 Hager Twp.


1870 Hager Twp., Berrien Co, MI Census: Page 17-197:
#147 - Michael SMITH, 49, Male, White, Farmer, $20,000, $1,500, NY
Margaret, 40, Female, White, Keeps House, NY
Ely, 16, Male, White, MI
James, 17, Male, MI
NOTE: It appears that Eastman A. Smith must have died after the 1860 census(2 years old) and before the 1870 census (would be 12 years old).



Margaret Musselman's obituary published in the News Palladium, Benton harbor, June 19, 1906, page 5?, reads as follows:

DEATH OF MRS. SMITH...Mrs. Margaret Smith, widow and one of the earliest Berrien County residents, died Monday, 71 yrs, 11mos. The deceased was the widow of the late Michael Smith of Coloma and was the mother of 2 children, one of whom is living. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning 3 o'clock at 220 Park St.

[NI0505] From the Hager Twp, Berrien Co, MI Directory & History of 1871:
Michael Smith, land owner of NE Section 26, Coloma.

Michael Smith's Obituary, published in the St. Joseph Herald, Nov 18, 1893, page 8, column 2, reads:

Michael Smith, one of the oldest residents of the county, died here Sunday morning age 70. He leaves a wife and 2 sons. During the war he was a member of the 7th Mich. Cavalry.

[NI0523] Living with Tobias and Arminda Musselman in the 1870 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI census.

[NI0529] Dorothy lived in the Buffalo, New York area, and was an office manager. Dorothy’s friend, Ruth Godin, of Buffalo, NY, said that Dorothy is buried in Batavia, NY.

When Dorothy’s mother, Susie Margaret, died Dorothy gave all of Susie’s scrap material (left from the aprons she made) to Louise Hutchinson-Annis. Louise used the scraps for quilting.

[NI0538] Jean Kuerth, after her divorce, moved with her son, Michael, to Ludington where she taught school. She became ill which forced her to retire. Jean then return to her family home in Muskegon Heights.

[NI0539] Lives in Chicago, Illinois (1997).

[NI0541] Lives in Chicago, Illinois (1997).

[NI0544] Lived in Florida. Had 8 children.

[NI0560] Lived Grand Rapids, MI.

[NI0561] Adopted 2 children. Lived in Florida.

[NI0563] Minnie Musselman’s obituary, published in the Clio Messenger, November 16, 1962 reads:

Minnie Musselman, 211 E. State St., Montrose, age 92, died Thursday, November 15, 1962, at Montrose. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, at the Chappell Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Worgess officiating. Burial was in the Montrose Cemetery.

Mrs. Musselman was born in Montrose Township on April 24, 1870, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barber. She resided in Montrose Township all of her life.

Surviving are: two sisters, Mrs. May Burgess of Swartz Creek and Mrs. Cora Allett of Montrose; one brother, John Barber, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.

[NI0577] 1850 Fowler, St. Lawrence County, NY census listed the home value as $500.

James Calwell - 45 yrs of age - male - b. NY
Louisa - 45 yrs of age - female - b. NY
Sarah - 20 yrs of age - female - b. NY
Oscar - 18 yrs of age - male - b. NY - attended school in past year.
Henry - 16 yrs of age - male - b. NY - attended school in past year.
James E. - 12 yrs of age - male - b. NY - attended school in past year.
Ora J. - 6 yrs of age - male - b. NY - attended school in past year.
Ann E. - 1 yr of age - female - b. NY

No address was listed on the census record, it was noted that the total number of families in the household was 1 ONLY.

[NI0578] 1870 Alamo Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI census:
Henry Caldwell - age 36 - b.NY
Louisa - age 34 - b. NY
James - age 17 or 19 - b. WI
Jenny - age 11 - b. WI

[NI0579] Obituary published in the Thursday, December 18, 1919 edition of the Decatur Republican reads:

FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN KALAMAZOO

J. Dillon Turner, a former resident of East Decatur, passed away at his home in Kalamazoo Monday morning and the remains were brought to Decatur for interment at Lakeside Cemetery.

Mr. Turner lived in East Decatur many years ago. The family moved from here to Kalamazoo where they have since resided. Mrs. Turner, who survives, is a sister of the late Levi Caldwell, form many years a resident of this community. Mr. Turner also leaves a daughter, Miss Sarah Turner, who lives at home and a son, Lou Turner, of Detroit.

[NI0590] In Robert Hopkin's biography it states that Evaline, daughter of John Godfrey, was residing in Detroit with her uncle, Jeremiah Godfrey, and his wife Sophronia prior to her marriage.


It is assumed that the Mrs. Lucy C. Hopkins in the article below was related to Evaline Godfrey-Hopkin and the Musselman family.

Article published in the Plainwell Enterprise, January 15, 1920 (copy):

Andrew Stamp Takes a Bride
The spacious residence of Andrew Stamp on First avenue was the scene of a pretty home wedding, Saturday evening. About twenty-two friends and neighbors of the contracting parties were present to witness the ceremony that made Andrew J. Stamp and Mrs. Lucy C. Hopkins one. The bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of a wedding march played by James Nortress (Nortness) of White Pigeon. The bride was attended by Mrs. George Hutchinson and the groom by Mr. George Hutchinson and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Foster Fuller at 5 o’clock. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by several vocal and instrumental numbers rendered by Jas. Nortress, piano solo, Mrs. Will Stamp and James Norton, vocal duet, and a duet by the Hutchinson twins. At six o’clock the guests surrounded the tables and partook of a three course wedding dinner served by Mrs. Albert Nortness of Detroit, daughter of the bride. The young people present served as waiters.

The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Stamp, Mr. and Mrs. George Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Tomlinson, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Roth, Mr. and Mrs. M.A. (Merritt) Musselman, Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Elmer, Plainwell; James Nortness, White Pigeon ; Mrs. Albert Nortness, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Tolhuizen (Tolhuizen), Mrs. Emma, Donald and Edward Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson, Kalamazoo.

[NI0592] Article published in the Plainwell Enterprise, January 15, 1920:

The body of O.J. Caldwell of Case, Lake County, was brought here for burial Monday. He had lived in the vicinity of Cooper and Alamo and was well known here, and was a brother-in-law of M.A. Mussleman and an old soldier, member of Co. F., Michigan Cavalry. Rev. C.S. Risley officiated at the burial.

MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS, 1961-1865 (copy):
Caldwell, Jay - Enlisted in company F, Third Cavalry, Feb. 27, 1864, Kalamazoo, for 3 years, age 19, for a $60.00 bounty. Mustered out a Pvt., Feb. 27, 1864. Discharged at St. Louis, Mo., Sept 1, 1865. Present residence, Chase, Mich.

PENSION RECORD: Copy
Jay was listed as blue eyed, dark hair, light complexion and 5' 11" tall. He was also listed on rolls as Jay CADWELL. His occupation was laborer.

Another descriptive roll listed him as 6' 1".

[NI0593] Last known living in Tenn. Oldest son moved to CA. Marie lived in Tenn (Nashville or Montgomery), per Louise Hutchinson Annis.

[NI0594] Said to have been a traveling salesman in Detroit.

[NI0595] Lived in Chase, Lake Co, MI, June 1900, single, farm laborer, 24 years old.

Lived at 1143 Drexel Avenue, Wayne Co, Detroit, MI, May 1930, per letter regarding widow's pension (copy).

Worked for Upjohn's in Detroit and also died in Detroit, per great niece Betty Grant.

No children.

[NI0612] Etta Doris lived with her parents in Shelby, then moved to Grand Rapids to live with her sister. Her father, Walter, lived with Etta for several years. Etta and John's children attended the Catholic School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

[NI0621] Roy Musselman’s obituary, published in the Clio Messenger, Thursday, June 4, 1936 reads:

Roy Musselman, 57 years old, died Tuesday, June 2nd, 1936 at his farm home 3 miles east and ½ mile south of Montrose. The deceased had been ill the past year with heart disease but not confined to the house. Death came very sudden after he had retired for the night.

Mr. Musselman was born June 5, 1879 at Shelby, Mich. , the child of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Musselman. Sixteen years of his life were spent at his home in Shelby, thirty years were spent in Grand Rapids during which time he was a member of the city police force. The past eleven years he has made his home in Montrose. May 3, 1911 he was united in marriage to Minnie Barber-Kinnev of Grand Rapids, who survives him. He also leaves one brother, Percy of Lansing; three sisters, Mrs. Chris (Mertie) Kambert (Kamhout) of Muskegon, Mrs. Archie (Hallie) Fox of Shelby.

The deceased was a member of the M.E. church at Shelby. The funeral services will be held Saturday, June 6th from the residence. Rev. N.M. Pritchard Officiating. Burial will be in the Montrose cemetery.

(Note: The 3rd sister , Mrs. Walter (Grace B.) Wyble, was not mentioned. Grace died in 1920 and is buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby, Oceana Co, MI).

ERROR: According to the 1880 Kalamazoo Co, MI census, Roy was 1 year old and living with his parents in Alamo Twp. This was prior to his parents moving to Shelby and would indicate the Roy was born there, not in Shelby.

Roy produced no children.

[NI0622] John Percy was referred to as "Percy".

NY Central Railroad: John Percy had a crew of 8-10 men building and replacing ties and rails.

[NI0626] Social Security Death Index: SS#: 123-16-4453 Last check sent to Nyack, NY 10960.

Listed a Charles Tyo, b. 1 Apr 1927, d. Jun 1979.

[NI0636] Page 43 - 1860 Climax Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI census:
Jay C. Caldwell - age 27 - b. NY
Susanna - age 26 - b. OH


1870 Climax Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI census:
J. C. Caldwell - age 37 - b. NY
Susanna - age 36 - b. OH

[NI0665] Lives in Grand Rapids, MI.

[NI0671] Marriage Witnesses: Orillana Beebe and Eunice Haynes.

Article published in the Plainwell Enterprise, November 10, 1886 (Copy):

DIED:
WILSON - In Cooper, Nov. 8, Mrs. Catherine M. Wilson, aged 44 years. Funeral at the house at 1 p.m. today.

[NI0673] Children: Robin-Adopted, Anthony, Michele.

[NI0699] Diane and Curt have lived in E. Lansing since their marriage (1967).

[NI0705] 1997 - Lives Muskegon.

[NI0738] Obituary for Terry Lee "Punk" Thrasher published in the Kalamazoo Gazette Tuesday, September 1, 1998 edition reads:

THRASHER, Terry Lee "Punk"
of Kalamazoo

Died Monday morning, August 31, 1998 at his home. Terry was born November 23, 1946 in Kalamazoo, Mi, a son of Hubert B. and Phyllis A. (Burnham) Thrasher, and had been a lifelong area resident. He had been employed by T & J Towing and Superior Water Proofing. Terry was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed building and driving stockcars, and drove often at the Kalamazoo and Galesburg Speedways. On April 27, 1972 he was united in marriage to the former Debra E. Tracy, who survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, Scott Lee and Tracy Elaine Thrasher of Kalamazoo; 2 brothers, Raymond and Dawn Thrasher of Vicksburg, and Dannie and Marlena Thrasher of Fulton; a sister, Darlene and Thomas Earl of Schoolcraft; a mother-in-law, Phyllis Tracy of Kalamazoo; a brother-in-law, Douglas and Dixie Tracy of Delton; an uncle, Charles Glasner of Kalamazoo; 2 aunts and another uncle; and several nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Thrasher will be 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the LANGELAND Family Funeral Homes MEMORIAL CHAPEL 622 S. Burdick St. with Rev. Mr. John W. Vick, of the First Free Will Baptist Church, officiating. Friends may meet the family today from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the chapel. Internment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to establish a college fund for the children.

[NI0855] Ray J. Root’s obituary reads as follows (copy):

ROOT, Mr. Ray J.
28 Grant St., Galesburg

Age 72, passed away Tuesday evening at Borgess Hospital. Mr. Root was born February 24, 1886, in Cadillac, Mich., the son of Horace and Josephine Musselman Root. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Organization of Kalamazoo. Mr. Root was a retired painter and spent most of his life in Galesburg. He was married to Florence Amstutz, Sept. 9, 1905, who survives. Surviving besides the wife are; two sons, Elihu of Galesburg and DeVern of Augusta; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Smith and Mrs. George (Leora) Osterhouse of Galesburg; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Jess Root of Kalamazoo, and one sister, Mrs. Ada Vise of Galesburg. Friends are being received at the Burk and Hoag Funeral Home, where service will be held Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. David Jamieson officiating. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg.

[NI0856] DeVerne R. Root’s obituary published November 20, 1985, reads as follows:

ROOT, Mr. DeVerne R.
East V. Ave., Vicksburg
Formerly of Galesburg

Died Monday evening Nov. 18, 1985, at his home. Mr. Root was born in Kalamazoo, May 9, 1906, son of Ray J. and Florence Pierce Root, resided in this area all of his life. He was a truck driver and retired from McNamara Motor Freight Co. He was married to Violet Slagle, who preceded him in death. Surviving are a stepson, Donald E. Merriner, Eagle, WI; a brother, Elihu, Galesburg; 2 sisters, Maxine Smith, Shingle Springs, CA. And Harriet (Leora) Osterhouse, Vicksburg; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Martin and Scott; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held this afternoon at 4 p.m. at RUPERT-DURHAM FUNERAL HOME Vicksburg with Dr. Lowell Walsworth officiating. Interment of cremains in Galesburg Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Cancer Society.

[NI0858] Violet B. Slagle’s obituary reads as follows (copy):

ROOT
Mrs. Violet B.
13 McCollum
Galesburg

Age 75. Passed away Monday evening, December 21, 1981 at Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient for the past two years. Mrs. Root was born in Goshen, Indiana, June 23, 1906 and had resided in Galesburg for the past eight years, coming from Harrison, MI. She was a member of the Galesburg Baptist church and is survived by her husband, DeVerne Root of Galesburg; 1 son, Donald Marriner of Eagle, Wisconsin; 3 grandchildren; 3 brother, Hank Slagle of Marshal, Rex Slagle of Florida and Roy Slagle of Demming, New Mexico; 1 sister, Mrs. Clyde (Wanda) Fish of Florida; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends after 7 p.m. this evening and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOAG-SWITZER FUNERAL HOME Galesburg where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jack Roomsburg of the Galesburg Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends who wish may make contributions to the Galesburg Ambulance, envelopes available at the funeral home.

[NI0859] Olive Smith’s obituary:

Mrs. Olive B. Campbell
Mrs. Olive B. Campbell, 29, wife of Paul S. Campbell of 69 High, died in a local hospital at 1 p.m. Saturday. She had been ill a month. Mrs. Campbell was born Aug. 13, 1907, in Kalamazoo. She came to Battle Creek eight years ago. Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Dolores E. and Richard A., both at home; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Ray J. Root, Galesburg; two brothers, DeVerne Root, 54 Illinois, and Elihu Root, Galesburg; two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Smith, 104 West Roosevelt, and Miss Leora Root, 54 Illinois; and several uncles, aunts and cousins. The body was taken to the Shaw funeral home to await funeral arrangements.

[NI0861] Maxine M. Root’s obituary published in the Kalamazoo Gazette Feb. 6, 1994 (copy) reads as follows:
SMITH, Maxine M.
Shingle Sprins, CA
Formerly of Galesburg

Age 80. Passed away February 3, 1994 in Plaserville, CA, following a long illness. Mrs. Smith was born November 14, 1913 in Galesburg, the daughter of Ray J. and Florence (Amstutz) Root and had lived in this area all of her life until 1969, when she moved to CA. She had worked for over 10 years as a cashier at the Galesburg Harding’s Market and in the Galesburg-Augusta Schools cafeteria as a cook and Building Manager of 321 Building in Los Angeles, CA until her retirement in 1978. She was a lifetime member of the Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ, a charter member of the Galesburg Bunco Club and was an avid bowler and reader. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Smith in 1968 and is survived by four children and their spouses, Sandra Burnett of Los Angeles, CA, Pamela and Robert Baker of Shingle Springs, CA, Douglas and Elaine Smith of Galesburg and Jeffrey and Linda Smith of Ironwood, MI; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; a sister, Leora Osterhouse of Vicksburg. Also preceding her in death were two brothers and a sister, Deverne, Elihue and Olive. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 20, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. at the Galesburg Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Thomas L. Koning officiating. Interment of the cremains will be held at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the church or the Galesburg Memorial Library. Envelopes available at the HOAG-SWITZER FUNERAL HOME Galesburg, a For thought Member, who are handling the arrangements.

[NI0863] Obituary for Mrs. Arthur Root, published in the Wednesday, June 15, 1950 edition of the Tacoma News Tribune (P.25) reads as follows:
Mrs. Arthur (Emma M.) Root died Sunday at her home in St. Helens, Ore.

Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. A. Torgesen, and two sons, DeHart and Ray, all of Tacoma; her mother Mrs. P.H. Goodreau of Everett; a brother, Joseph of Glide, Ore; a sister Mrs. C. H. Curtis of Deer Island, Ore., and five grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the garden chapel of the Mountain View funeral home. Burial will be in Mountain View memorial park.

[NI0868] Obituary of Blanche Musselman Radtke, published in the Starke County Democrat, Wednesday, October 1931, Page 8 (copy).

OBITUARY OF THE MRS CHARLES RADTKE

In the community in which she was born, reared and lived all her life, Mrs. Charles Radtke was beloved by all who knew her, and her sudden passing on Friday morning came as a distinct shock to a legion of friends. Cheerful, kindhearted, affectionate to family and friends, interested in community affairs, a willing helper in time of need. Mrs. Radtke had a definite place in the life of the community and had earned for herself the enviable reputation of living in the fullest sense, the splendid life of a good woman, a staunch friend and a kind, friendly neighbor.

Her life was devoted to her family, and their affairs and wishes were of prime importance to her. She was a devoted, loving wife, a wise, judicious mother, a dutiful daughter and reared to splendid young womanhood, two fine daughters, who with t heir father and the other immediate members of the family are now bowed in deep sorrow at the affliction that has befallen them at her death. This noble woman has left to her family a glowing heritage of good deeds performed during her lifetime, and her taking away in the very prime of life has left a vacancy that can never be filled.

Mrs. Radtke was a member of the Round Lake Ladies Aid Society and active and interested in all things promoted by this organization. She was also a member of the Ancient Order of Gleaners and had served as secretary of the Toto Arbor for several years.

Blanche Musselman, eldest daughter of Dan H. and Annette Musselman, was born in Wayne Township, Starke County, Indiana, on March 24, 1887 and departed this life at LaPorte, Indiana, on October 23, 1931, aged forty-four years, six months and twenty-nine days. She was educated in the schools of Starke County, where she grew to womanhood. On June 18, 1908 she was united in holy matrimony with Charles H. Radtke, a childhood playmate. To this union were born two daughter, Ellinore and Mrs. George Johnson. Surviving Mrs. Radtke are the husband, the two daughters, one granddaughter Shirley Anne Johnson, the father, Dan H. Musselman and one sister, Mrs. Ada Schrier, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, besides a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted in the Round Lake Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in charge of Rev. Hugh M. Ridlen, pastor of the Knox Christian Church. Interment was given in the Round Lake Cemetery.

[NI0869] Per Ben Fox, Sr.: Francelia received $40.00 per month from Eugene Musselman's Civil War pension. She bought Ben a taylor made suit for his 8th grade graduation. Francelia lived with Hallie Musselman and Archie Fox.

[NI0872] Ruth and Arthur enjoyed having their daughter, Jean, and grandson, Mike, nearby.

[NI0873] Carl Kamhout attended Grand Haven High School. He was a football hero with the nickname "Bruto". Carl was a State Police Officer in Muskegon from 1929-1954. He received many medals and citations for bravery, sharp shooter, and outstanding performance. After his retirement, he jointed the Grand Haven Sheriff’s Department until 1970.

[NI0874] Eugene Kamhout attended school in Grand Haven until the 11th grade when his family moved to Muskegon Heights, Michigan. He played football there with the Muskegon Heights team for 2 years before graduating. He then attended Western Michigan University for 2 years.

After Eugene and Beatrice were married they made their home in Muskegon Heights, Michigan until 1941, when they moved to Monroe, Michigan, where Eugene operated a coal yard.

Eugene entered the armed service in 1943. He spent part of his time in Paris where he played football with the 3rd Army. When he returned home in 1945 Eugene and Beatrice lived in the Muskegon, Michigan area, where he was a pipe fitter. In 1957 they moved to Shelby, Oceana Co, Michigan, and went into the fruit growing business with Beatrice's father, Ray Fox, and her brother, Harold Fox.

In 1974, Eugene's health was failing and they sold their land and he retired.

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An article published about Gene Kamhout, after his death:

A FRIEND
All of Shelby – those who knew him and those whose lives have been affected because a man like Gene Kamhout lived in Shelby, are thankful for his life.

Seldom does one have the opportunity to know and call a man of his stature, a friend.

He brought more pleasures and common-sense thinking to his farming personnel, his coffee friends and lodge acquaintances than will ever be known.

Gene had a God given talent, and he used it, for bringing humor out of any situation. You couldn’t leave his presence without a smile, either on your face or shining inside.

All of us who call this area home are thankful for the life of Gene Kamhout.

A FRIEND

[NI0881] 1997 - Lives Muskegon, MI.

[NI0882] 1997 - Lives Holiday, FL.

[NI0883] Per Scott Vanderven (Bob's son): Bob was a builder in North Muskegon. He winters in Texas.

[NI0888] Twin of Gerald.

[NI0889] Twin of Geraldine
Per Ben Fox: Gerald lives in CA-1997.

[NI0891] Spoke with Beatrice 10 Feb 1997: Lives Shelby, MI. Was able to give me many names and addresses. I will mail her the information I have for her to review.

[NI0895] Grace moved from Richland, with her family, when she was small to Shelby. She moved to Chicago for a few years then returned to Shelby.

Grace cared for Walter Wylbe's first wife and contracted TB from her. She spent time in a TB sanitarium in Howell. Grace had 2 young daughter she had to leave at home during this time.

[NI0906] Allegan County Death Record #35/403, Volume 9, Page 367:

NAME: Jacob A. Pettit
DATE OF DEATH: Nov. 20, 1935, 6:30 a.m.
PLACE OF DEATH: Plainwell
AGE AT DEATH: 84 years 2 months 15 days
SEX: Male
RACE: White
OCCUPATION: Retired
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Olive Pettit
BIRTH DATE: Sept. 3, 1851
PLACE OF BIRTH: Canada.
PARENTS: Charles Pettit and Sarah Dunmar, both born in Canada.
INFORMANT: Martha Hill, Plainwell.
PHYSICIAN: Dr. Gladwin E. Ramseyer, Plainwell
UNDERTAKER: A.T. Murray
BURIED: Nov. 22, 1935, Plainwell

CAUSE: Attempted suicide November 1, 1935, cutting both wrists and throat, leaving him weak and anemic, also, old age.

[NI0921] Rollin's father, Lee Caldwell, died when he was only 7 years old.

[NI0923] Robert never married per biography "Robert Hopkin, master marine and landscape painter"

[NI0973] Quoted from Mrs. Dave (Betsy) Grant:

When Everett went of to WWI, as he was signing in they asked him what his middle initial was. He didn't have one - and they said he had to have one. So, he said how about E as my middle initial. And to this day the E stands alone without a period.

[NI1004] On both of Kate's marriage licenses her father is listed as George, mother UNKNOWN. However, both Kate's and her brother, Frank's, mother on their death records is listed as Mary Hill. Mary must have been their step-mother. No documentation to validate this at this point in time, no marriage record for their father, George Russell or Mary Hill has been located.

Obituary for Kate Russell-Westfall-Baldwin published in the Thursday, October 9, 1919 edition of the Kalamazoo Gazette reads:

Baldwin, Mrs. Kate, aged 67, wife of Charles E. Baldwin, died at her home in Cooper Township at 5:40 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Baldwin was a well-known and highly respected woman. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, and a son, Mrs. Florence Jellich, Mrs. Allie Simmons and Charles E. Baldwin, Jr., all of Cooper, four grandchildren and two brothers, Frank and Herbert Russell of Alamo. Funeral will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

[NI1013] Living in Royal Oak, MI in 1962

[NI1016] As of 1998, Ann was never married.

[NI1018] Supposedly gone to fight on the Union side in the 1860-66 American Civil war. No further data available.

[NI1023] No children born of this union.

[NI1024] Said to have lived at the corner of #3 Highway (Talbut Rd.) and DeCeu's Rd.
Her marriage is not documented, only believed she was married to John DeDeu. Although it is said she had a son, David, no trace of him has been found.

[NI1032] The inn that Louis owned was built by Henry Hoover, and is now (1981) called the Blue Water Inn.

[NI1059] One of Jacob's grandmothers is Elizabeth Hoover. It is not known if this is from his paternal or maternal side.

Jacob and Hannah had 7 children. Their names and sex are not known.

[NI1060] In 1962, John was living in Alabama.

[NI1064] Clairetta B. Ranney’s obituary, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, Tuesday, December 10, 1985 edition reads:
RANNEY,
Mrs. Clairetta B.
1513 10th St.
Martin

Passed away Thursday Nov. 28, 1985 in New Port Richey, FL. Mrs. Ranney was born April 9, 1918, in Kalamazoo, daughter of Clair and Ilona Holden. She was a life resident of this area and had lived in Martin for the last 17 years. Surviving are her husband, George (Howard); a stepson and his wife, Myron and Jean Ranney of Martin; a stepdaughter and her husband, Lucille and Earl Wellington of Kalamazoo; 9 grandchildren; a sister and her husband, Louise and Wayne Harrington of Kalamazoo; an aunt, Almetta Tooker of Otsego; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margo Jenson, in 1973 and her mother, Ilona Holden-Dunfield, in 1984 Mrs. Ranney has been cremated and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside service, at South Martin Cemetery will be held Thursday at 3 p.m., Rev. James Grant officiating. Arrangements by the WINKEL Funeral Home Otsego.

[NI1073] Tobias Wilson and Dennis E. Craine were witnesses to Abbie Montgomery & Merritt Musselman's marriage in 1873.

Tobias was not in the 1870 Kalamazoo Co. Census, WHERE WAS HE?

[NI1074] Robert's obituary was published in the Art News, March 27, 1909 edition.
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The following was found on the internet:

Frank H. Boos Gallery : Three Day Sale of Antiques: Table Of Contents

Three Day Sale of Antiques Auction Details Please note that all times are shown as local to the auction address Contact Name Dept Tel 00 1 810 332 1500 Fax 00 1 810 332 6370 Auction Location 420 Enterprise Court Bloomfield Hills Michigan US MI...

These items of Robert's were listed:

ROBERT HOPKIN, (Scottish/American, 1832-1909), oil on canvas, depicting ships and figures at sunset, 10" x 8", signed I.I. and also on the verso, gilt framed mounted in a shadowbox. (500-700)


ROBERT HOPKIN, (Scottish/American, 1832-1909), oil on canvas, depicting a forest landscape with ruins, 24" x 18", signed on the verso, also dated 1893. (600-800)

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June 25, 1860 census: 5th Ward, City of Detroit, Wayne Co, MI

Page # 107 Family #770

NAME AGE SEX OCCUP. PERS. BORN
Robert Hopkin 30 M Painter 300 Scotland
Eveline 29 F New York
Robert Jr. 6 M Michigan
Sophronia 8 F Michigan
Wm. 4 M Michigan
Joseph 1 8/12 M Michigan
John Hopkin 21 M Painter Scotland
Margaret Hopkin 18 F Scotland


June 27, 1870 census: Wayne Co, MI - District 5

Page # 253

NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. REAL. PERS. BORN
Hopkins, Robert 37 M W Artist 10,000 1,500 Scotland
Eveline 38 F W Keeping House New York
Sophia 17 F W At home Michigan
Robert 15 M W Painter Michigan
Wm. G. 14 M W Clerk in store Michigan
Marshall M. 8 M W

[NI1085] Obituary published in the February 10, 1910 addition of the Decatur Republican reads:

DEATH OF CLYDE TURNER
Clyde Turner, aged 33 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Turner of Kalamazoo, died of heart disease Sunday a four months' illness. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother and sister.

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday morning at ten o'clock and the remains were brought to Decatur on the two o'clock train for burial in Lakeside cemetery.

The family were residents of Decatur about thirty years ago and have many friends here among our older residents.

[NI1138] 1998, living in North Carolina.

[NI1141] 1998, living in Phoenix, AZ.

[NI1165] 1998, living in Arizona.

[NI1176] 1997 - Lives in Florida

[NI1194] Book: Gone Home, Directory of Deceased, 1837-1981, by Holt County Publishing.

States Dale Gregory, son of James and Elizabeth FRAZEE-GREGORY, husband of Margaret ADKINS, was the father of 7 children.

[NI1229] Cora Allett's obituary, published in the Flint Journal, August 2, 1917 reads:

Allett, Cora A. - 211 E. State St., Montrose, age 80, died Saturday, July 31, 1971, at the Lafayette Extended Care Facility. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chappell Funeral Home, Clio, Rev. Dalton Bishop of Montrose United Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Montrose Cemetery. Mrs. Allett was born in Montrose, March 10, 1891, the daughter of John W. and Harriett (Francisco) Barber, and lived in Montrose all her life. She married Don Allett, June 1, 1910, in flint; he preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are: Daughter, Mrs. Paul (Harriett) Chappell of Clio; 2 sons John Kenneth Allett and Don (Fritz) Allett both of Montrose; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Mrs. Mae Burgess of Onaway, Michigan.

[NI1399] In 1971, John K. was living in Montrose, MI.

[NI1405] In 1971, Don "Fritz" was living in Montrose, MI.

[NI1413] Moved to Michigan.

[NI1415] Moved to Michigan.

[NI1433] Obituary of Mrs. John Dunmead - handed down from generation to generation, believed to have been published in the Dunville Gazette.

Mrs. John Dunmead

On Monday 14 inst. a large number of relatives, and friends gathered at the Decipiles' House of Worship in Selkirk to pay thier last respects to the remains of Mrs. Mary Dunmead, who departed this life on the 11th.

[NI1446] Living in Port Huron in 1962.

[NI1489] I went to the funeral home when Jane's mother, Evelyn, passed away. She introduced me to her family and I gave them the information I had to that date.

Talked with Jane 1/27/97. Aunt Louise is in Florida, Jane gave me her phone number and address.

[NI1559] Obituary for Ann Turner published in the Kalamazoo Gazette reads:

MRS. ANN R. (error s/b E.) TURNER DIED AT AGE OF 76

Mrs. Ann E. Turner, 76 a resident of the city for the last 26 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy H. Hoffman, Boardman Ave., Friday afternoon following a week’s illness. The deceased was a life long member of the Congregational church and a prominent member of the Women’s Relief Corps. She is survived by two children, James Lee Turner, Detroit, and Mrs. Hoffman, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Dayton F. Field funeral home, Lovell street, Monday morning at 10:30. Burial at Decatur, Mich.

[NI1560] Records of Revolutionary men are still being sought by The Wellsboro Chapter, Daughters of The American Revolution, as they continue their search for Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The following record of Selden Borden, son of Samuel Borden, has been compiled from his pension record Number #S 46603 and the family record contained on page 268 Volume 1, The Genealogy of the Cleveland Families by Edmund Cleveland.

Selden Borden enlisted in the Continental Service in February 1781 in the town of Granvil in Capt. Haskill's Company; Col. Shepherd's Regiment, and General Patterson's Brigade in the Massachusetts Line for the term of three years and received his discharge at the expiration of said three years and a copy of his discharge is now in the office of the Secretary of War. A certificate of Pension was issued 12 November 1818 and sent to Elisha Huntley, Esq., of Alstead, New Hampshire. Addresses given in his pension record are Keene, New Hampshire from November 12, 1818 to 31 July 1822 and in Gilsum, Cheshire Co., NH

He bought a 200 acre farm.

The History of Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire lists six children: Rachel; Betsey; Roswell; Selden; Amanda; and Ansil. His wife was Hannah Cleveland. The Genealogy of the Cleveland Family gives the following record:

Selden Borden dies September 1858 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. He married 8 September 1785 to Hannah Cleveland, daughter of Hopestill Cleveland (also references Vital records of Palmer, Massachusetts)

and had the following children: See entries made of each child.

The above information was collected and compiled by Rhoda English Ladd and was obtained from the Tioga County Bible Records web site hosted by Joyce M. Tice. The records were retyped for the web page by Ina Sutfin of New York in November 1997.

[NI1571] Data on Samuel Borden's family was copied from the History of Surry, New Hampshire Genealogical register 1769-1922 by Frank Burnside Kingsbury Cheshire County, New Hampshire from date of severance from Gilsum and Westmoreland. Page 468 Borden also spelled BOYDEN.

Samual Borden of Gilsum died in Surry, New Hampshire, of lung fever at the home of Mr. butler, December 16, 1812. He arrived in Surry a short time before he died from Charlston, PA., having made the journey on horseback. -- G.H.

For further research and documented records see History of Gilsum, New Hampshire by Frank Kingsbury also Vital Records of palmer, Massachusetts.

Needed is burial place of Samuel Borden; his wife's name; and the parents of Samuel Borden who had many descendants living in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

[NI1575] John Borden was taxed in Surry, NH in 1789

[NI1583] Never had any children.

[NI1595] Robert and Janet were proprietors of a grocery store on Park Street in Detroit from 1850 to 1863. After Janet's death in 1863, Robert Sr. went to live with Robert and Evaline until his death.



June25, 1860 census: 5th Ward, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI

Robert Hopkin 56 M Grocer 6,000 800 Scotland
Jannett 52 F Scotland

[NI1605] Peter practices medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1997).

[NI1607] Mark is head of communications at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, Illinois (1997).

[NI1611] Paul is a broker at the Mercantile Exchange in Chicago, Illinois (1997).

[NI1612] Said to have lived in Muskegon, MI.

[NI1615] Spoke with Ben 10 Feb 1997: Recalls his Grandma Musselman (Francelia) living with his family. She received $40.00 per month from Eugene's Civil War Pension. His grandma bought him a taylor made suit for his 8th grade graduation. Francelia was an important part of his life.

[NI1616] Per Floyd Fox (cousin): Moved when young from MI to Maine & still live there.

[NI1617] Information on Celia Short-Musselman’s family provided by Arda Jean Coryell-Reedy and James Short:

Attended "Short" family reunions at Baseline, near Kalamazoo (Celia was deceased at this time). Manda and John Short were John "Percy" Musselman’s Aunt and Uncle. The Short family worked at the paper mill in Kalamazoo. Jean recalls John taking them for a tour of the mill.

John had 2 children that Jean recalls:

Lynn Albert Short and his wife, Gertrude Abbot, married August 8, 1914 in Romulus, MI, (they were about the same age as John "Percy") lived in Lansing. Lynn worked on the Michigan National Bank Building. Lynn and Gertrude’s children are: Bernice, Beatrice, Kenneth, Keith, and Beulah.

Bernice Short, b. January 1, 1915 in Kalamazoo, MI, was married in Lansing, Jean thought to Don DeCari?.

Beatrice Elfie Shot, b. April 2, 1916 in Kalamazoo, MI, was married to Casey Zimmerman, who was a fireman in Lansing.

Kenneth Ralph Short, b. July 27, 1918 in Kalamazoo, MI, lived in Florida near Tarparn Spring are in later years.

Keith Lynn Short, b. Feb 2, 1925 , buried in Lansing, was killed at Pearl Harbor.

Bulah Elanine Short, b. Feb 2, 1929 in Comstock, Kalamazoo Co, MI.

Lynn and Gertrude, Harry and Hazel have passed away (1997).

Hazel Short-Winterburn, lived in Comstock and Jean’s family visited them frequently. Hazel’s husband, Harry Winterburn worked for an oil company, Jean thought either Shell or Sunoco (she was about 10 or 11 years old). Hazel and Harry had 2 boys, Clarence Harry and Albert H. "Bud". A daughter, Dorothy Ester Winterburn, was b. May 22, 1922, d. Dec 22, 1922.

[NI1622] The following information was provided by ?????

Archie and Hallie lived in Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan until 1920.
Archie, with his father and brother Raymond, ran the livery stable taking salesmen and others who needed their service to other towns. He left this business and went to work for Harrison’s Basket Factory and stayed there until the family moved on a farm in Marshville, Benoa Township. Four of his children were born there. In 1942 fire destroyed the home and they decided to move to Muskegon where many of their children lived.

He worked for Sealed Power until he retired at age 72. Then he helped his son, John, in his gas station for a few years before he decided to take it easy.

Hallie was a busy person all her life. She not only raised her family, but was busy in her church also making slipcovers and drapes in Muskegon, after they moved there.

John Fox family, published in the Oceana History, Vol. I, submitted by Beatrice Kamhout.

JOHN FOX
John and Emma Fox came from White Cloud, MI to Shelby in the 1880’s.

John went into the livery business on Main Street and began to serve the people of Shelby. His sons, Archie and Ray, joined the business. Mr. Fuller, the undertaker kept his horses and the hearse there. Salesmen were met at the train station and taken to other towns with their wares. To keep them warm, the livery furnished bear skin coats, robes and soap stones. Buggies were used in the summer. It closed in 1910.

The Fox family moved to a farm on the south end of Shelby, where they farmed and established a milk route, serving the people for many years. The chores of milking, straining, cooling and bottling were done twice a day - pints cost three cents and quarts six cents. Twice a day the horse, Bay Billy, was hitched to a light wagon. John with the help of younger boys Nick, Neil, and Frank made the runs to homes. Archie and Ray’s children as they grew older helped with this chore.

Neil left home with a medicine wagon that came through Shelby. They sold Kemps Balsom Cough Syrup and Raccoon Corn Plasters. He went to Bangor, Maine where he traded his horse for a truck. Then he started a dray business. As his business grew, his nephews, John, Hubert, and Alfred went to help him. John returned and settled in Muskegon. Hubert and Alfred remained in Maine.

Neil married and had two sons.

Nick stayed in Shelby and went into farming. His farms grew and his business grew to become N.J. Fox & Sons. Frank served in World War I. He married and lived in Three Oaks most of his life. Their son Jim served as Methodist Minister in Shelby in the 1970’s.

Archie and Hollie (Hallie) [Musselman] Fox moved to a farm in 1920. In 1942 fire destroyed their home. They moved to Muskegon and he worked at Sealed Power.

Ray and Caroline took up a homestead in 1910 at Havre, Montana. In 1921 they returned to Shelby. He helped John and Emma on the farm and dairy until they died in 1930. Ray took over the farm, and became a fruit farmer. They moved to the original Fox home, where they lived. Later they built a new house.

Edith and Ann went to college and became teachers. Ann taught in Toledo, Ohio until she died in 1959. For a few years Edith taught at Crystal Lake, riding to school on horseback, her outfit was a leather split skirt, which she changed at school. She went to Bakersfield, California where she taught until she retired and moved to Florida. She also wrote books for children and then novels. She died at the age of 97.

The end of the 2nd generation came in 1982 when Nick and sister Edith died within 4 days of each other.


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[NI1650] 1995 living Nashville, MI.

[NI1656] Obituary of Annette Lenhart Musselman, published in the Starke County Democrat, Knox, Indiana, Wed., February 23, 1928 (copy).

OBITUARY OF MRS. DAN MUSSELMAN

The entire community was shocked and saddened Friday afternoon when word reached here that Mrs. Dan Musselman had passed away at the St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend at two o’clock hat afternoon. Mrs. Musselman had been in the hospital just one week, having submitted to a mastoid operation the Saturday previous. All during the long week, while Mrs. Musselman suffered intensely, her loved ones hovered near her hoping against hope that her condition would change for the better and that she would come once more to take her place in the happy family circle over which she had presided for so many years. But God who know(s) best, took her Home and gave her a place among his fairest blossoms. For over forty years, she had been a devoted, faithful wife, a wonderful, loving mother, a cheerful, self-sacrificing neighbor, and she will be greatly missed by hundreds of friends all over the county. She was ever ready and willing to do her best and give her all in any cause that would benefit her neighbors, friends or the community in which she lived. She was an earnest, sincere Christian, with a kind word for everyone and charity in her heart for all. She was a member and ardent worker in the Round Lake Ladies Aid and the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church in Knox.

Annetta Lenhart Musselman, the daughter of Jacob and Mary Lenhart was born in LaPorte County, Indiana, September 11, 1866 and departed this life at South Bend, Indiana, February 18th, 1927 at the age of 60 years, six months and seven days. On April 26, 1885 she was united in marriage with Daniel Musselman at Kalamazoo, Michigan. To this union three children were born, Mrs. Blanche Radtke of Toto, Mrs. Ada Schrier of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Jacob, who died in infancy. The daughters with the heartbroken husband and four grandchildren are left to mourn her loss. Mr. and Mrs. Musselman moved to Starke County, west of Rye in the Fall of 1885 and have resided in this community continuously since that time.

Funeral services were conducted at the late home on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock in charge of an old friend of the family, Rev Herman Beauchamp, pastor of the United Brethren Church of South Bend. Misses Dorothy and Ruth Wiedergott sang several favorite hymns of Mrs. Musselman’s. Burial was in Round Lake Cemetery.

[NI1657] Ilona B. Dunfield’s obituary, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, Wednesday, June 20, 1984, edition reads:

DUNFIELD,
Mrs. Ilona B.,
1142 22nd St., Otsego

Passed away Tuesday June 19, 1984 in Plainwell. Mrs. Dunfield was born June 17, 1893, in Otsego. Surviving are 2 daughters, Clairetta Ranney of Martin and Louise Harrington of Portage; one stepdaughter, Marion Sandahl of Allegan; one stepson, Allen Dunfield of Otsego; one sister, Almetta Tooker of Otsego; several grandchildren, great-great children, nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Clair Holden in 1940 and Harvey Dunfield in 1981. Friends may call at the WINKEL Funeral Home Otsego all day Thursday, where they may meet with the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, Rev. Robert H. Roth, Jr. officiating.

[NI1659] Lived at 201 N. Nelson Avenue in 1959.

[NI1661] Clair W. Holden’s obituary, published in the Tuesday, October 15, 1940, edition of the Kalamazoo Gazette reads:

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Clair W. Hold Victim of Crash
Injuries Received Sept. 29 Prove Fatal.

Injuries sustained in an automobile collision three weeks ago brought death Monday afternoon to Clair W. Holden, 54, a fireman at the Burdick hotel. Both he and his wife were seriously injured Sunday, Sept. 29, while returning from a Detroit Tiger ball game.

Mr. Holden died in Leila hospital, Battle Creek, Monday, where he had been a patient since the time of the mishap. His wife is now convalescing at the home of her sister, north of Otsego.

An employee of the Burdick hotel for one year, Mr. Holden had previously farmed near Richland. His local residence was at 3007 Parkview Avenue, Oakwood.

Surviving him are his widow, Ilona [Musselman], and a daughter, Claretta [Clairetta]. He was born July 13, 1885, the son of George and Georgia Chase Holden in Plainwell. He was a member of the Methodist church. He was married June 5, 1905.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 Thursday from the Wertman funeral home, Battle Creek, with the Rev. Henry Cummings officiating. Burial will be in Otsego cemetery [Mountain Home].

[NI1665] Harvey l Dunfield’s obituary, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, Thursday, June 11, 1981 edition reads:

DUNFIELD
Mrs. Harvey L.,
1142 22nd St.
Otsego

Passed away Wednesday, June 10, 1981. Mr. Dunfield was born June 3, 1894, in Otsego and had farmed in the area most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Ilona; one daughter, Mrs. Wilfred (Marian) Sandahl of Allegan; one son, Allen of Otsego; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Howard (Clairetta) Ranny of Martin and Mrs. Duane (Louise) Harrington of Portage; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 this evening at the WINKEL Funeral Home Otsego where services will be held Friday 11 a.m. Rev. Michael Murray officiating. Interment in Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.

[NI1669] Charla said that Lorena's birth record had her last name listed as Grimm.

[NI1670] Fred Grinnell's obituary published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, September 15, 1974 edition reads:

GRINNELL, Mr. Fred
Rte 1, Crooked Lake,
Delton -

Passed away Friday morning Feb. 15 at Bronson Hospital. Mr. Grennell had been in ill health for the past year. He was born in Michigan Jan. 1, 1903, son of Frank and Carrie Reynolds Grinnell. He was a resident of Delton for the past several years and formerly of Otsego. He was a retired trucker form Michigan Cottage Cheese of Otsego. A member of VFW Dads Club of Otsego. Surviving are 5 children, Mr. Clair Grinnell of Idaho, Mrs. Al (Lorene) Dunfield of Otsego, Mrs. Dennis (Carrie) Miller of Otsego, Miss Rose Mary Grinnell of Otsego, Mr. Fred Grinnell of Otsego; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one brother, Harland Grinnell of Kalamazoo; one sister, Mrs. Happie Raven of Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held at the Williams Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Gordon Showers officiating. Interment in Prairieville Cemetery.

[NI1673] 1998, living in Michigan. Never married and has no children.

[NI1674] 1998, living in Oregon.

[NI1680] Marion and Frank Ulam did not live together for many years, however, prior to Frank's death he moved in with Minnie and their son, Roy, in Kendall, VanBuren County, MI. Information obtained from Lucinda Brewer-Johnston, granddaughter of Coral Ulam (sister of Frank), Delton, MI. Phone 616-623-8801.

Obituaries obtained from scrapbook at the Otsego Public Library (probably published in the Kalamazoo Gazette), (copies).

Mrs. Minnie Ulam, 75, Otsego, Dies at Borgess
Mrs. Minnie Ulam, 75, of Otsego died Sunday evening in Borgess Hospital where she had been admitted as a medical patient.


Mrs. Minnie Ulam of Otsego Expires Here
Mrs. Minnie A. Ulam, 75, of Route 2, Otsego, died Sunday evening at Borgess hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Ulam, the widow of Frank Ulam, was born Jan. 29, 1870, at Pokagon, Mich. She had resided in Otsego and vicinity for the last 40 years. Her son, Roy Ulam, Otsego, and several nieces and nephews survive her.


Article obtained from scrapbook at the Otsego Public Library (copy):
ULAM, MINNIE -
I wish to thank Borgess hospital, Langeland funeral home, the Rev. Gordon Holman, and friends for their sympathy in my mother's sickness and death.
- Roy Ulam

[NI1681] Frank and Minnie either separated or divorced. Frank lived with his sister Coral, he was going blind. Information obtained from Lucinda Johnston, granddaughter of Coral.

Article published in the Plainwell Enterprise, August 4, 1886 (copy):
Wednesday about noon Frank Ulam while at work in Watkin's mill, had the index finger of his right hand split by a saw and the knuckle of the second finger on the same hand badly cut.

[NI1682] Roy's address was: 617 W. Allegan Street, Otsego, Allegan Co, MI.

[NI1686] Lived at Castleton, Vermont.

[NI1720] 1997 - Arda and Harold spend their retirement traveling and winter in Florida. Their hobbies include gardening, flowers, traveling with friends, boating and fishing.

[NI1740] Per daughter, Arda Jean, Frances was a wonderful mother and grandmother.

[NI1802] James, Bridget, Sarah, and Mary and his mother, Mary came to the U.S. from Ireland between the birth of Mary in 1852 and that of Susan in 1854.

[NI1809] Lived at Alabama Center near the Moores.

[NI1830] Lawrence practices medicine in Ft. Myers, Florida and is a Diagnostic Radiologist at Lee Memorial Cape Coral and Health park.

[NI1832] 1870 Census, Cooper Twp, Kalamazoo Co, MI
Pg. 1, Dwelling #4

Russell
George W. 48 M W Farmer 6,000 1,000 NY
Susan 44 F W Keeping house NY
Hurbur 16 M W At home MI
Frank 12 M W At home MI
Kate 8 F W At home MI

Death Record Information:
Date: June 24, 1880
Father: Tobias Musselman
Mother: Unknown
Born: NY
Occupation: Farmer's wife
Place of Death: Alamo
Cause: Congestion of the bowels
Age: 54

[NI1851] Dorothy Beason-Musselman's obituary, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, April 26, 1966, reads:

MUSSELMAN, Mrs. Dorothy I., 210 Nelson
Passed away Sunday. Mrs. Musselman was born Dec. 25, 1900, in Bluffton, Ind., and had resided in Kalamazoo for 35 years. She was employed by the Sutherland Paper Co. for 32 years before her retirement. Mrs. Musselman attended the Simpson Methodist Church. Surviving are: her husband, Lowell; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (LaPressa) Hiatt; three grandchildren, Judy and James Hiatt; three grandchildren, Judy and James Hiatt and Mrs. Michael Skinner; one great-grandson Jeffrey Skinner; one brother, William Orville Beason, all of Kalamazoo; one sister, Mrs. Clinton Knight of Bluffton, Ind. Religious services will be conducted by Rev. Charles Garrod, 10 a.m. Thursday, Truesdale, Downtown Chapel. Interment, Riverside Cemetery.

[NI1886] 1997, lives in Alabama.

[NF001] Stanley and Bethel's marriage was validated at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, MI.

[NF002] Marriage performed by Father Henry J. Kaufman, Pastor of St. Edwards.
WITNESSES: Leo Schmitt and Rose Klein both of Mendon, MI (COPY).

[NF005] On November 6, 1874, Josephine Amanda Musselman married Horace Harvey Root, in a double wedding ceremony with William Alford and Mary Fuller (Marriage record in Allegan Co, volume 4, page 123). Each couple witnessed the other’s vows. The wedding took place at the home of Mary’s parents. William Alford was Josephine’s uncle, brother of her mother, Eliza Jane.

[NF029] Wedding held at St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Father Snyder officiating. Reception held at the Odd fellow Hall, Otsego, MI. Bethel Root Schmitt prepared the buffet for the reception.

[NF030] Wedding Reception held at the Activities Hall, Galesburg, MI.

[NF031] Wedding Reception held at the VFW Post 3030, Otsego, MI on June 10, 1995.

[NF033] Wedding Reception held at the home of the Groom's parents. Food purchased and prepared by the Bride's parents.

[NF036] Wedding Reception held at the Bride's Aunt and Uncle's residence, Jim and Sandy Wheat.

[NF080] Derk had been married, once, prior to his marriage to Cora.
NO CHILDREN PRODUCED FROM THIS UNION.

[NF086] Witnesses to Merritt & Abbie's marriage: Tobias Wilson & Dennis E. Craine.

[NF130] J.S. was 29 yrs., Elblure was 17 yrs., Both lived in Cooper at the time of their marriage. Officiated: Darjus Femir, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses: James S. Mims, Gunplains; Alexander H. Nesbouer, Martin.

[NF156] Michael Smith 25, of Kalamazoo married Margaret Musselman, 16 of Alamo, by John Jeffries, Witnesses: Samuel H. Simmons & Elias Eastman, at the house of Tobias Musselman, in Alamo.

[NF239] James Dillon 28 years old and Ann Eliza Caldwell 19 years old at the time of their marriage.

[NF355] Sarah and Charles were married at St. Andrews Church, Grimsby by the Rev. George F.R. Grout.

[NF357] Allegan County Marriage Record #477, Volume 4, Page 197:

Aug. 3, 1878, Eugene Mussulman, age 31, residing in Alamo,farmer, born MI,
Francelia Talladay, age 28, residing in Plainwell, born NY, married in Martin, Allegan Co, MI. Officiated: A. E. Wightman, Minister. Witnesses: Chas Howard and Margaret Wylie, both of Martin.

[NF384] NO CHILDREN PRODUCED FROM THIS UNION.

[NF390] Marriage announcement, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, Sept. 19, 1943, edition reads:

Ilona Holden Becomes Bride of Otsego Man

The marriage of Mrs. Ilona Holden, Parkview Avenue, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Musselman, to Harvey Dunfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dunfield, Otsego, was solemnized Saturday Sept 28 at the home of the officiating clergyman, the Rev. Commings. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mr. Emil Jensen, son-in-law and daughter of the bride. Mrs. and Mrs. Dunfield will reside on a farm northwest of Otsego.

[NF394] Anniversary announcement, published in the Kalamazoo Gazette, September 3, 1989 editions reads:

Allen, Lorena Dunfield
Mr. and Mrs. Allen J. Dunfield of Otsego will observe their 25th wedding anniversary at the Allegan county Fair and at a dinner with their children.

Mr. Dunfield and the former Lorene C. Grinnell were married Sept. 12, 1964. They have three children: Doran Allen, Omaha, Neb; Charla Kingsbury, Kalamazoo; and Shane Allen, Plainwell. They also have nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mr. Dunfield is retired from the Teamster Union after 40 years, Mrs. Dunfield was formerly a medical secretary at Allegan General Hospital.

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