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Mary Hays

F, d. 7 March 1886

Family: Martin Cunningham (d. 10 February 1895)

Biography

  • Marriage: to Martin Cunningham, 29 October 1859, Shelby County, IndianaO+, "Martin Cunningham and Mary Hays," by Edward Martin, Roman Catholic priest.1
    Martin Cunningham and Mary Hays, marriage, 29 October 1859
  • Death: 7 March 1886, her home on East Jackson St., Shelbyville, Shelby County, IndianaO+, "Mary (Mrs. Martin) Cunningham," heart disease.2
  • Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, IndianaO+.3
  • Last Edited: 21 February 2022

Citations

  1. [S5369] "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFZ1-WM9: accessed 1 Jan 2021), record image, Martin Cunningham and Mary Hays, filed 25 Nov 1859, July 1856 - August 1861, volume 7, p. 370, image 210 of 303; citing "Marriage records, 1822-1952 (Volume 7, July 1856-Aug. 1861), Shelby County Court, Shelbyville, Indiana."
  2. [S4636] "Sudden Death," The Shelbyville (Indiana) Daily Democrat, 8 Mar 1886, p. 1, col. 5, Mrs. Martin Cunningham death notice; image, NewspaperArchive.com (https://newspaperarchive.com/shelbyville-daily-democrat-mar-08-1886-p-1/ : accessed 22 Jun 2020.)
  3. [S5737] Find A Grave, database and images, (https://www.findagrave.com : 21 Feb 2022), memorial page for Mary Caldwell Cunningham (1832 - 7 Mar 1886), Find A Grave Memorial no. 14133934, created and maintained by contributor 46826522, "Rochelle Riordan"; citing Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Indiana.
 
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Hiram McWilliams

M, b. about 1815

Parents

Family: Christina McMulkins (b. about 1829, d. 12 March 1882)

Biography

  • Birth: about 1815, Upper CanadaO, "Hiram McWilliams," age 50 at time of 1865 marriage.1
  • Marriage: to Christina McMulkins, 29 August 1865, King Township, York County, Canada WestO, age ~50, "Hiram McWilliams and C. McMulkins," by James Curts, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
    Groom: Hiram McWilliams, age 50, resides King, Canada West, born Canada West
    Bride: C. McMulkins, age 36, resides King, Canada West, born Canada West
    Parents of Groom: Caleb and Hepsebeth
    Parents of Bride: William and Maria
    Witness: Mary Doan of East Gwillimbury1
  • Census: 2 April 1871, King Township, York County, Ontario, CanadaO, Canadian national census of 2 April 1871, head of household, district no. 43, sub-district 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112.
    Hiram McWilliams, male, age 57, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin, labourer, married, unable to read or write
    Christeena McWilliams, female, age 34, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin, married, unable to read or write
    Martha McWilliams, female, age 7, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin, going to school
    Mary E. McWilliams, female, age 4, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin
    James P. McWilliams, male, age 2, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin2
    Hiram McWilliams household, 1871 census enumeration
  • Last Edited: 18 April 2022

Citations

  1. [S5749] King Township, York County, Canada, Ontario County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869, marriage, p. 37, no. 59, Hiram McWilliams and C. McMulkins entry, 29 Aug 1865, recorded 27 Jan 1866; imaged in "Canada, Ontario County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2568642 : accessed 7 Mar 2022) > York > 1862-1869, vol 86 > 41 of 102; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 4146588.
  2. [S5786] "1871 Census of Canada," King Township, York County, Ontario, population schedule, district 43 (York North), subdistrict A (King Township), division 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112, Hiram McWilliams household; digital images, image 154 of 423, Ancestry (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1578&h=1484246 : accessed 18 Apr 2022); citing "Census of Canada, 1871, microfilm no. C-9965, Library and Archives Canada Ottawa, Ontario."
 
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Christina McMulkins

F, b. about 1829, d. 12 March 1882

Family: Hiram McWilliams (b. about 1815)

Biography

  • Birth: about 1829, Upper CanadaO.1
  • Marriage: to Hiram McWilliams, 29 August 1865, King Township, York County, Canada WestO, age ~36, "Hiram McWilliams and C. McMulkins," by James Curts, Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
    Groom: Hiram McWilliams, age 50, resides King, Canada West, born Canada West
    Bride: C. McMulkins, age 36, resides King, Canada West, born Canada West
    Parents of Groom: Caleb and Hepsebeth
    Parents of Bride: William and Maria
    Witness: Mary Doan of East Gwillimbury1
  • Census: 2 April 1871, King Township, York County, Ontario, CanadaO, Canadian national of 2 April 1871, household of Hiram McWilliams, district no. 43, sub-district 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112.
    Christeena McWilliams, female, age 34, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin, married, unable to read or write2
    Hiram McWilliams household, 1871 census enumeration
  • Death: 12 March 1882, age ~53, King Township, York County, Ontario, CanadaO.3
  • Last Edited: 25 September 2022

Citations

  1. [S5749] King Township, York County, Canada, Ontario County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869, marriage, p. 37, no. 59, Hiram McWilliams and C. McMulkins entry, 29 Aug 1865, recorded 27 Jan 1866; imaged in "Canada, Ontario County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2568642 : accessed 7 Mar 2022) > York > 1862-1869, vol 86 > 41 of 102; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 4146588.
  2. [S5786] "1871 Census of Canada," King Township, York County, Ontario, population schedule, district 43 (York North), subdistrict A (King Township), division 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112, Hiram McWilliams household; digital images, image 154 of 423, Ancestry (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1578&h=1484246 : accessed 18 Apr 2022); citing "Census of Canada, 1871, microfilm no. C-9965, Library and Archives Canada Ottawa, Ontario."
  3. [S5881] King Township, York County, Ontario, Deaths, death registration, p. 320, no. 9, Christina McWilliams entry, 12 Mar 1882, recorded 15 Mar 1882; imaged in "Canada, Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1307826 : accessed 25 Sep 2022) > Deaths 1882 > no 18976-22860 > image 225 of 394; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 4173095.
 
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John W. Adams

M

Parents

Family: Lavina Boyd

Biography

  • Marriage: to Lavina Boyd, 7 April 1852, Pulaski County, KentuckyO, "John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd," by William Farmer. Consent for marriage given by Joel Adams "for my son & Lavina Boyd of Pulaski Co", and by Polly Boyd "for my daughter & John W. Adams of Laurel Co," both witnessed by Wm. Kinley.1
  • Surety - Marriage Bond: 21 October 1865, Alexander Whitaker and Mary B. Boyd, in the sum of $100. He is noted to be the stepfather of Mary B. Boyd.2
  • Last Edited: 14 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5562] Pulaski County, Kentucky, Marriage Records, vol. 1, p. 5, John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd entry, 7 Apr 1852, arranged alphabetically by first letter of groom surname, however with pages out of order; imaged in "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61372/ : accessed 30 Apr 2018) > Pulaski > 1799-1865 > image 163 of 302; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 804052.
  2. [S5563] Pulaski County, Kentucky, Marriage Records, marriage bond, pp. 46-47, Alexander Whiteaker and Mary B. Boyd entry, recorded 21 Oct 1865; imaged in "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1804888 : accessed 28 Apr 2018) > 005293827 > image 41 of 494; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 5293827.
 
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Lavina Boyd

F

Parents

Family: John W. Adams

Biography

  • Marriage: to John W. Adams, 7 April 1852, Pulaski County, KentuckyO, "John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd," by William Farmer. Consent for marriage given by Joel Adams "for my son & Lavina Boyd of Pulaski Co", and by Polly Boyd "for my daughter & John W. Adams of Laurel Co," both witnessed by Wm. Kinley.1
  • Last Edited: 14 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5562] Pulaski County, Kentucky, Marriage Records, vol. 1, p. 5, John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd entry, 7 Apr 1852, arranged alphabetically by first letter of groom surname, however with pages out of order; imaged in "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61372/ : accessed 30 Apr 2018) > Pulaski > 1799-1865 > image 163 of 302; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 804052.
 
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Joel Adams

M

Family:

Biography

  • Family Event - marriage of son: 7 April 1852, Pulaski County, KentuckyO, John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd, "John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd," by William Farmer. He provided consent for his son to marry.1
  • Last Edited: 14 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5562] Pulaski County, Kentucky, Marriage Records, vol. 1, p. 5, John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd entry, 7 Apr 1852, arranged alphabetically by first letter of groom surname, however with pages out of order; imaged in "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61372/ : accessed 30 Apr 2018) > Pulaski > 1799-1865 > image 163 of 302; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 804052.
 
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Polly (Mother of Lavina Boyd)

F

Family:

Biography

  • Family Event - marriage of daughter: 7 April 1852, Pulaski County, KentuckyO, John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd, "John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd," by William Farmer. She provided consent for her daughter to marry.1
  • Last Edited: 17 March 2025

Citations

  1. [S5562] Pulaski County, Kentucky, Marriage Records, vol. 1, p. 5, John W. Adams and Lavina Boyd entry, 7 Apr 1852, arranged alphabetically by first letter of groom surname, however with pages out of order; imaged in "Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61372/ : accessed 30 Apr 2018) > Pulaski > 1799-1865 > image 163 of 302; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 804052.
 
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James W. Boyd

M, b. about 1849

Family: Mary B. Boyd (b. about 1849)

Biography

  • Birth: about 1849, Pulaski County, KentuckyO, age 26 at time of 1875 marriage.1
  • Marriage Bond: for marriage to Mary B. Boyd, 20 March 1875, Somerset, Pulaski County, KentuckyO, age ~26, in the amount of $100 with surety, Thomas Famer.
  • Marriage: to Mary B. Boyd, 21 March 1875, Pulaski County, KentuckyO, age ~26, "James W. Boyd and Mary P. Whitaker," by John M. Stogsdill, at the home of bride and John Adams.
    Witnesses: David Vanhook and Greenup Boyd

    Groom: James W. Boyd, resides in Pulaski County, Kentucky, age 26, first marriage, farmer, born Pulaski County, Kentucky, parents born same place
    Bride: Mary P. Whiteaker, resides in Pulaski County, Kentucky, age 24, second marriage, born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, father born in unknown place, mother born in Pulaski County, Kentucky1
  • Family Event - birth of child: 18 January 1885, parent of Henry H. Boyd.2
  • Last Edited: 14 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5718] Pulaski County, Kentucky, Marriage Records, marriage bond and record, vol. 10, pp. 171-2, James W. Boyd and Mary P. Whitaker entry, 21 Mar 1875, recorded 20 Mar 1875; imaged in "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1804888 : accessed 23 Jan 2022) > 5293829 > images 105 and 107 of 479; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 5298329.
  2. [S6538] "Henry H. Boyd Dies Unexpectedly," obituary, The (Bloomington, Illinois) Pantagraph, 5 November 1957, p. 2 col. 3; image, Newspapers.com, https://www.newspapers.com/image/71999414 : 21 September 2024., Here is the table listing the relationships mentioned in the obituary:

    | **Person 1** | **Person 2** | **Relationship** | **Quote** |
    |------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
    | Henry H. Boyd | James Boyd | Son | "Mr. Boyd was born Jan. 18, 1885, at Dykes, Ky., son of James and Mary T. Adams Boyd." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Mary T. Adams Boyd | Son | "Mr. Boyd was born Jan. 18, 1885, at Dykes, Ky., son of James and Mary T. Adams Boyd." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Mary Jane Phelps Boyd | Husband | "He married Mary Jane Phelps May 22, 1907, at Moss, Tenn." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Sam Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons, Sam, 407 N. Fell Ave., Normal..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Volia Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons... Volia, 612 W. Jefferson St., Bloomington..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Carl Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons... Carl, R. R. 1, Bloomington..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | George Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons... George, Belvidere..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Edd Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons... Edd... all of Gibson City." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Orville Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons... Orville... all of Gibson City." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Roy Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons... Roy... all of Gibson City." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | William Boyd | Father | "Surviving are the wife; eight sons... William... all of Gibson City." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Mrs. Ora Ferguson | Father | "Surviving are the wife... one daughter, Mrs. Ora Ferguson, Gibson City..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Unnamed daughter | Father (deceased) | "He was preceded in death by one daughter..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Four sisters (unnamed)| Brother (deceased) | "He was preceded in death by... four sisters..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Three brothers (unnamed)| Brother (deceased) | "He was preceded in death by... three brothers..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | 33 grandchildren (unnamed) | Grandfather | "Surviving are... 33 grandchildren..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | 10 great-grandchildren (unnamed) | Great-grandfather | "Surviving are... 10 great grandchildren." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Four grandchildren (unnamed) | Grandfather (deceased) | "He was preceded in death by... four grandchildren..." |
    | Henry H. Boyd | Rev. Paul Morrison | Officiant (clergy) | "The Rev. Paul Morrison will officiate." |

    This table outlines the direct relationships between Henry H. Boyd and those mentioned in the obituary, along with the supporting quotes.
 
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Svea Dagmar Charlotta Palmqvist

F, b. 16 September 1900

Parents

Family: Peter Pierre (b. 25 August 1902, d. 1 July 1959)

Biography

  • Birth: 16 September 1900, Månsarp, Jönköpings, SwedenO.1
  • Marriage: to Peter Pierre, 24 March 1928, Lake County, IndianaO, age 27, "Peter Pierre and Svea Palmquist," by Howard H. Kemp, Justice of the Peace.2
    Peter Pierre and Svea Palmquist, marriage license, 24 March 1928
  • Divorce Filing: from Peter Pierre, 12 September 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, "Svea Pierre v. Peter Pierre," for reason of non-support. The divorce record states that Peter did not contest the divorce. Robert W. Pierre was recorded as a 3 month old child in the record.3
    Svea Pierre v. Peter Pierre, divorce record, 26 November 1928
  • Divorce granted: from Peter Pierre, 26 November 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, age 28.3
    Svea Pierre v. Peter Pierre, divorce record, 26 November 1928
  • Last Edited: 21 April 2025

Citations

  1. [S5754] Kent County, Michigan, Naturalization Records, declaration of intention, no. 5194, Svea Palmqvist entry, 28 Jul 1927, recorded 28 Jul 1927; imaged in "Michigan, Eastern and Western Districts, Naturalization Records, 1837-1993," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2546149 : accessed 21 Mar 2022) > DGS 104350760 > image 53 of 489; imaged from FamilySearch digital film 104350760.
  2. [S5783] "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9M-S4LD: accessed 11 Apr 2022), record image, Peter Pierre and Svea Palmquist, filed 2 Apr 1928, volume 67, p. 158, no. 97517, image 122 of 313; citing "Marriage Records (1928, Vol. 67), Lake County Circuit Court, Crown Point, Indiana."
  3. [S6636] Kent County, Michigan, Divorce Records, state file no. 41 2998, docket no. 31030, Peter Pierre v. Svea Pierre, 26 November 1928; imaged, "Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952," Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6223910:9092 : accessed 21 April 2025); citing "Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan."
 
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Peter Pierre

M, b. 25 August 1902, d. 1 July 1959

Family 1: Linnea Olson (b. 3 March 1909)

Family 2: Svea Dagmar Charlotta Palmqvist (b. 16 September 1900)

Biography

  • Birth: 25 August 1902, SwedenO.
  • Marriage: to Linnea Olson, 11 February 1928, LaPorte County, IndianaO, age 25, "Peter Pierre and Linnea Olson."1
  • Divorce Filing: by Linnea Olson, 29 February 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, "Linnea Olson v. Peter Pierre."2
    Linea Olson v. Peter Pierre, divorce record, 22 March 1928
  • Divorce granted: from Linnea Olson, 22 March 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, age 25, "Linnea Olson v. Peter Pierre." The petition was filed on 29 February 1928, and their marriage was annulled on account of the bride being a minor.2
  • Marriage: to Svea Dagmar Charlotta Palmqvist, 24 March 1928, Lake County, IndianaO, age 25, "Peter Pierre and Svea Palmquist," by Howard H. Kemp, Justice of the Peace.3
    Peter Pierre and Svea Palmquist, marriage license, 24 March 1928
  • Divorce Filing: by Svea Dagmar Charlotta Palmqvist, 12 September 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, "Svea Pierre v. Peter Pierre," for reason of non-support. The divorce record states that Peter did not contest the divorce. Robert W. Pierre was recorded as a 3 month old child in the record.4
    Svea Pierre v. Peter Pierre, divorce record, 26 November 1928
  • Divorce granted: from Svea Dagmar Charlotta Palmqvist, 26 November 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, age 26.4
    Svea Pierre v. Peter Pierre, divorce record, 26 November 1928
  • Death: 1 July 1959, age 56, Hennepin County, MinnesotaO, Age: 56.
  • Burial: Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MinnesotaO. block 2.
    Grave: Peter E. Pierre, 1902-1959, Father5
    Peter E. Pierre, grave marker, Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery (photo by Jaci, 2013)
  • Last Edited: 28 April 2025

Citations

  1. [S5784] "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:DHXL-PBT2: accessed 11 Apr 2022), record image, Peter Pierre and Linnea Olson, volume 2; citing "Marriage Records (Vol. 2, 28 September 1927-7 March 1929), La Porte County Circuit Court, La Porte, Indiana."
  2. [S6438] Kent County, Michigan, Divorce Records, state file no. 41-3034, docket no. 30346, divorce, Linnea Olson v. Peter Pierre entry, 22 Mar 1928, recorded 12 Apr 1928; imaged in "Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9092/ : accessed 22 Jan 2024) > 1924-1947 > Kent Certificates 501-5,090 > image 2539 of 4596; from original records housed at "Michigan Department of Community Health, Divsion for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan."
  3. [S5783] "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9M-S4LD: accessed 11 Apr 2022), record image, Peter Pierre and Svea Palmquist, filed 2 Apr 1928, volume 67, p. 158, no. 97517, image 122 of 313; citing "Marriage Records (1928, Vol. 67), Lake County Circuit Court, Crown Point, Indiana."
  4. [S6636] Kent County, Michigan, Divorce Records, state file no. 41 2998, docket no. 31030, Peter Pierre v. Svea Pierre, 26 November 1928; imaged, "Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952," Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/6223910:9092 : accessed 21 April 2025); citing "Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan."
  5. [S6647] Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101838048/peter_emanuel-pierre : 28 April 2025), "Peter Emanuel Pierre" (1902-1959) memorial, maintained by "Jaci" with tombstone image by "Jaci"; citing Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
 
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Milla Baker

F, b. about 1845

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1845, MississippiO, "Milla Baker," age 15 in 1860 census.1
  • Census: 18 August 1860, Alabama Township, Columbia County, ArkansasO, federal census of 1 June 1860, household of Jonathan Baker.
    Milla Baker, age 15, female, white, born Mississippi1
  • Last Edited: 28 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5756] 1860 U.S. census, Columbia County, Arkansas, population schedule, township of Alabama, Falcon post office, p. 4 (penned), p. 385 (stamped), dwelling 25, family 26, Johnathan Baker household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12928158:7667 : accessed 28 Mar 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 39.
 
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Henry Baker

M, b. about 1850

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1850, ArkansasO, "Henry Baker," age 10 in 1860 census.1
  • Census: 18 August 1860, Alabama Township, Columbia County, ArkansasO, federal census of 1 June 1860, household of Jonathan Baker.
    Henry Baker, age 10, male, white, born Arkansas1
  • Last Edited: 28 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5756] 1860 U.S. census, Columbia County, Arkansas, population schedule, township of Alabama, Falcon post office, p. 4 (penned), p. 385 (stamped), dwelling 25, family 26, Johnathan Baker household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12928158:7667 : accessed 28 Mar 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 39.
 
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Willson Baker

M, b. about 1855

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1855, ArkansasO, "Willson Baker," age 5 in 1860 census.1
  • Census: 18 August 1860, Alabama Township, Columbia County, ArkansasO, federal census of 1 June 1860, household of Jonathan Baker.
    Willson Baker, age 5, male, white, born Arkansas1
  • Last Edited: 28 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5756] 1860 U.S. census, Columbia County, Arkansas, population schedule, township of Alabama, Falcon post office, p. 4 (penned), p. 385 (stamped), dwelling 25, family 26, Johnathan Baker household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12928158:7667 : accessed 28 Mar 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 39.
 
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Mary Alice Baker

F, b. about 1857

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1857, ArkansasO, "Mary Alice Baker," age 3 in 1860 census.1
  • Census: 18 August 1860, Alabama Township, Columbia County, ArkansasO, federal census of 1 June 1860, household of Jonathan Baker.
    Mary Alice Baker, age 3 female, white, born Arkansas1
  • Last Edited: 28 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5756] 1860 U.S. census, Columbia County, Arkansas, population schedule, township of Alabama, Falcon post office, p. 4 (penned), p. 385 (stamped), dwelling 25, family 26, Johnathan Baker household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12928158:7667 : accessed 28 Mar 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 39.
 
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Amanda Baker

F, b. about 1859

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1859, ArkansasO, "Amanda Baker," age 1 in 1860 census.1
  • Census: 18 August 1860, Alabama Township, Columbia County, ArkansasO, federal census of 1 June 1860, household of Jonathan Baker.
    Amanda Baker, age 1, female, white, born Arkansas1
  • Last Edited: 28 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S5756] 1860 U.S. census, Columbia County, Arkansas, population schedule, township of Alabama, Falcon post office, p. 4 (penned), p. 385 (stamped), dwelling 25, family 26, Johnathan Baker household; image, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/12928158:7667 : accessed 28 Mar 2022); citing NARA microfilm publication M653, roll 39.
 
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Elizabeth Clara Boodt1

F, b. 14 April 1944

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: 14 April 1944, Taylor County, TexasO.1
  • Census: 4 April 1950, R St., proceeding west from intersection of 12th St., Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, MichiganO, federal census of 1 April 1950, household of parents, enumeration district 39-89, sheet 3, line 2.
    Elizabeth C. Boodt, daughter, female, age 5, never married, born Texas, living in same house 1 year ago, parents born U.S., never been in school2
    Robert L. Boodt household, 1950 census enumeration
  • Last Edited: 9 April 2022

Citations

  1. [S5778] "Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997," Elizabeth Clara Boodt entry, 19 Apr 1944, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8781/images/TXBTH_1944_000117j : accessed 9 Apr 2022; Texas Department of State Health Services, "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," roll 1944_0001, page 250; citing FHL microfilm.
  2. [S5777] 1950 U.S. census, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Texas Township, enumeration district (ED) 39-89, sheet 3, line 2, Robert L. Boodt household; digital image, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHN-GQHW-598C : accessed 5 Apr 2022) 4 of 22; citing NARA microfilm publication T628.
 
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Maxine Luke

F

Family: Dale Carrigan (b. 20 March 1919, d. 13 May 2001)

Biography

  • Marriage: to Dale Carrigan, 12 February 1950, 808 N. Superior St., Albion, Calhoun County, MichiganO, "Dale E. Carrigan and Mrs. Maxine Dunn," by Rev. Herbert J. Bryce, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.1
  • Last Edited: 10 April 2022

Citations

  1. [S5781] "Mrs. Maxine Dunn Is Wed to Dale Carrigan," Battle Creek (Michigan) Enquirer, 16 Feb 1950, p. 6; image, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 12 Apr 2020.)
 
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Linnea Olson

F, b. 3 March 1909

Family: Peter Pierre (b. 25 August 1902, d. 1 July 1959)

Biography

  • Birth: 3 March 1909, Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New YorkO.
  • Marriage: to Peter Pierre, 11 February 1928, LaPorte County, IndianaO, age 18, "Peter Pierre and Linnea Olson."1
  • Divorce Filing: from Peter Pierre, 29 February 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, "Linnea Olson v. Peter Pierre."2
    Linea Olson v. Peter Pierre, divorce record, 22 March 1928
  • Divorce granted: from Peter Pierre, 22 March 1928, Kent County, MichiganO, age 19, "Linnea Olson v. Peter Pierre." The petition was filed on 29 February 1928, and their marriage was annulled on account of the bride being a minor.2
  • Last Edited: 11 April 2022

Citations

  1. [S5784] "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:DHXL-PBT2: accessed 11 Apr 2022), record image, Peter Pierre and Linnea Olson, volume 2; citing "Marriage Records (Vol. 2, 28 September 1927-7 March 1929), La Porte County Circuit Court, La Porte, Indiana."
  2. [S6438] Kent County, Michigan, Divorce Records, state file no. 41-3034, docket no. 30346, divorce, Linnea Olson v. Peter Pierre entry, 22 Mar 1928, recorded 12 Apr 1928; imaged in "Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9092/ : accessed 22 Jan 2024) > 1924-1947 > Kent Certificates 501-5,090 > image 2539 of 4596; from original records housed at "Michigan Department of Community Health, Divsion for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan."
 
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Martha McWilliams

F, b. about 1864

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1864, OntarioO.1
  • Census: 2 April 1871, King Township, York County, Ontario, CanadaO, Canadian national of 2 April 1871, household of Hiram McWilliams, district no. 43, sub-district 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112.
    Martha McWilliams, female, age 7, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin, going to school1
    Hiram McWilliams household, 1871 census enumeration
  • Last Edited: 18 April 2022

Citations

  1. [S5786] "1871 Census of Canada," King Township, York County, Ontario, population schedule, district 43 (York North), subdistrict A (King Township), division 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112, Hiram McWilliams household; digital images, image 154 of 423, Ancestry (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1578&h=1484246 : accessed 18 Apr 2022); citing "Census of Canada, 1871, microfilm no. C-9965, Library and Archives Canada Ottawa, Ontario."
 
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Mary E. McWilliams

F, b. about 1867

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1867, OntarioO.1
  • Census: 2 April 1871, King Township, York County, Ontario, CanadaO, Canadian national of 2 April 1871, household of Hiram McWilliams, district no. 43, sub-district 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112.
    Mary E. McWilliams, female, age 4, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin1
    Hiram McWilliams household, 1871 census enumeration
  • Last Edited: 25 September 2022

Citations

  1. [S5786] "1871 Census of Canada," King Township, York County, Ontario, population schedule, district 43 (York North), subdistrict A (King Township), division 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112, Hiram McWilliams household; digital images, image 154 of 423, Ancestry (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1578&h=1484246 : accessed 18 Apr 2022); citing "Census of Canada, 1871, microfilm no. C-9965, Library and Archives Canada Ottawa, Ontario."
 
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James P. McWilliams

M, b. about 1869

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: about 1869, OntarioO.1
  • Census: 2 April 1871, King Township, York County, Ontario, CanadaO, Canadian national of 2 April 1871, household of Hiram McWilliams, district no. 43, sub-district 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112.
    James P. McWilliams, male, age 2, born Ontario, Presbyterian, Dutch origin1
    Hiram McWilliams household, 1871 census enumeration
  • Last Edited: 18 April 2022

Citations

  1. [S5786] "1871 Census of Canada," King Township, York County, Ontario, population schedule, district 43 (York North), subdistrict A (King Township), division 6, p. 32, dwelling 112, family 112, Hiram McWilliams household; digital images, image 154 of 423, Ancestry (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=1578&h=1484246 : accessed 18 Apr 2022); citing "Census of Canada, 1871, microfilm no. C-9965, Library and Archives Canada Ottawa, Ontario."
 
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George Norris

M, b. about 1865

Biography

  • Birth: about 1865, MichiganO.
  • Census: 12 June 1894, Baltimore Township, Barry County, MichiganO, Michigan State census of 1 June 1894, head of household, dwelling 95, family 100.
    George Norris, age 29, male, white, husband, married, not married within census year, born Michigan, parents born England
    Ettie Norris, age 24, female, white, wife, married, not married within census year, mother of 1 child, 1 living, born Michigan, parents born New York
    Galmer[?] Norris, age 1, male, white, son, single, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
    John Baker, age 14, male, white, ward, single, born Michigan, parents born unknown
    Agnes Baker, age 13, female, white, ward, single, born Michigan, parents born unknown
    Almira Baker, age 10, female, white, ward, single, born Michigan, parents born unknown1
    George Norris household, 1894 Michigan state census enumeration
  • Last Edited: 5 May 2022

Citations

  1. [S5800] Barry County, Michigan, 1894 Michigan State Census, enumeration, p. 20, lines 10-15, George Norris household entry, 12 Jun 1894; imaged in "1894 Michigan State Census," database with images, Michiganology (https://michiganology.org/uncategorized/IO_d80fa410-3d7a-4118-bfff-540453d06838/# : accessed 5 May 2022) > Barry County > Baltimore Township > 27775; imaged from Michigan State Census Records, Archives of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan.
 
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Hinderkie Aten

F, b. 7 August 1838

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: 7 August 1838, Sappemeer, Groningen, NetherlandsO+.1
  • Last Edited: 18 June 2022

Citations

  1. [S5826] Sappemeer, Groningen, Netherlands, birth registration 1838 no. 42, Hinderkie Aten, recorded 8 Aug 1838; database and digital image, AlleGroningers (http://allegroningers.nl : accessed 18 Jun 2022); citing Groninger Archieven, Groningen.
 
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