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Family HistoryFamily History - Elsie Jess


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This family history features Elsie Jess and one of her descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Elsie Jess,1 born 28 May 1905 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Herman C. Jess and Emma W. Ehlert;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 24 October 1990 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 3 Elsie married, first, 2 June 1923 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Edward E. Cox7 (born ca. 1904 in Canada, parents not determined7). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1930 in Berrien County, Michigan.8 Elsie married, second, 19 May 1934 in La Porte, La Porte County, Indiana, Edward Lyle Crippen2 (born 1 October 1904 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Albert Leroy Crippen and Hannah L. Conklin;2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 Edward died 15 July 195310). Edward is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.10

Child of Elsie Jess and Edward E. Cox:

 2i. Calvin Edward Cox, born 7 January 1924 in Michigan;4, 5, 12 died 14 March 2006.12 Calvin is buried in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Berrien County, Michigan.12

  1. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Elsie Jess Cox Crippen, born: 28 March 1905 in Michigan; died: 1990 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for her [first] husband).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Edward T. Crippin, born: 1 October 1904 in Lawrence, Michigan; 1 previous marriage; father: Albert Crippin; mother: Hanna Conklin; Elsie Jess Cox, born: 28 March 1905 in Berrien Center, Michigan; 2 previous marriages; father: Herman Jess; mother: Emma Ehlert; married on 19 May 1934 in La Porte, Indiana.
  3. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Elsie J. Crippen, died: 24 October 1990 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan; born: 28 March 1905.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, St. Joseph, E.D. 11-52, Sheet No. 13A, Elsie Cox, 25, Michigan, divorced; son Calvin Cox, 6, Michigan; sister Emma Jess, 20, Michigan, stenographer, Boy Scout company; sister Adeline Jess, 17, Michigan, servant, private family.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, E.D. 11-8B, Sheet No. 6B, Edward L. Crippen, 35, Michigan, press operator, machine shop; wife Elsie A. Crippen, 35, Michigan; son Calvin E. Cox, 16, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Berrien County, Fair Plain, E.D. 11-8B, Sheet No. 78, Edward L. Crippen, 45, Michigan, punch press set-up man, washing machine factory; wife Elsie J. Crippen, 45, Michigan.
  7. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Marriage License No. 575 and Certificate, Edward E. H. Cox, age 19, born in Canada, stock clerk; father: Fred [Cox]; mother’s maiden name: Mix; not previously married; Elsie Jess, age 18, born in Michigan, clerk; father: Herman [Jess]; mother’s maiden name: Elhert; not previously married; married on 2 June 1923 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.
  8. Michigan, U.S. Divorce Records, 1897-1952 (available at ancestry.com), Edward E. Cox and Elsie Cox, divorced in 1930 in Berrien County, Michigan.
  9. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Edward Lyle Crippen, born: 1 October 1904 in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Albert Crippen, born in Michigan, farmer; mother: Hannah Crippin, born in New York.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Edward L. Crippen, born: 1 October 1904; died: 15 July 1953 (from record). He shares his headstone with his wife, Elsie M. Jess Cox Crippen.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 7A, Albert Crippen, 52, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 26 years Hannah Crippen, 43, New York, 12 children, 9 living; daughter Anna Crippen, 18, Michigan; son Ralph Crippen, 16, Michigan; daughter Alice Crippen, 11, Michigan; son Paul Crippen, 7, Michigan; son Edward Crippen, 5, Michigan; daughter Lena Crippen, 2, Michigan.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Berrien County, Michigan, Calvin Edward Cox, born: 7 January 1924; died: 14 March 2006 (from record, which provides the names and links for his father, sibling and wife).