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Family HistoryFamily History - John H. Crippen


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features John H. Crippen and 88 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. John H. Crippen,1 born 28 February 1870 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Thomas Crippen and Margaret Loftus;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 17 February 1907 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.2 John married, 12 May 1890 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Cora Belle Holdridge7 (born 7 September 1874 in New York, the daughter of Hiram Holdridge and Maggie Rice;5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Cora died 5 May 1939 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan6). John and Cora are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.2, 6

Children of John H. Crippen and Cora Belle Holdridge:

+2i. Bessie Margaret Crippen, born 13 October 1894 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 5 February 1948 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Merion George Allen.
+3ii. Florence Belle Crippen, born September 1897 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 10 June 1972 in Branch County, Michigan. Married William Edgar Miner.
 4iii. Edna Crippen, born November 1899 in Michigan;5 died 12 March 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.10
 5iv. Thomas H. Crippen, born 18 July 1902;11 died 20 March 1903 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.11
+6v. Clark John Crippen, born 10 July 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 22 September 1989 in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Lena L. Corbin.
+7vi. Anna Julia Crippen, born 15 December 1906 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married (1) Clyde Youngs Married (2) Lemuel John Nichols.

  1. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, John Crippen, born: 28 February 1870 in Decatur, Michigan; father: Thomas Crippen, born in Ohio; mother: Margaret Crippen, born in Ireland.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, John H. Crippen, born: 28 February 1870 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 17 February 1907 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his birth certificate; details from the 1880 and 1910 censuses, and his marriage record; and provides the names and links for his parents, 4 siblings, wife and 2 children).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Van Buren County, Decatur Township, Page No. 25, Thos. Crippin, 37, New York, farmer; Marg. Crippin, 31, Ireland; Albert Crippin, 14, Mich., farm laborer; Mary Crippin, 12, Mich.; Agnes Crippin, 9, Mich.; Julia Crippin, 2, Mich.; Jon Crippin, 3/12, Mich.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 216, Page No. 3, Thomas Crippin, 46, NY, farmer; wife Margarette Crippin, 41, Ireland; daughter E. Mary Crippin, 20, Mich.; daughter Anna Crippin, 12, Mich.; son John Crippin, 10, Mich.; laborer George Manuel, 19, Mich., laborer.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 133, Sheet No. 14B, John Crippen, 30, Michigan, Feb. 1870, real estate agt.; wife Cora Crippen, 25, New York, Sept. 1874, 4 children, 3 living; daughter Bessie Crippen, 5, Michigan, Oct. 1894; daughter Florence Crippen, 2, Michigan, Sept. 1897; daughter Edna Crippen, 6/12, Michigan, Nov. 1899.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Cora Belle Holdridge Crippen, born: 7 September 1874 in New York; died: 5 May 1939 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her husband and two children).
  7. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, John Crippen, age 20, born in Michigan, farming; father: Thos. Crippen; mother: Margaret Loftus; not previously married; Cora Holdridge, age 16, born in New York; father: Hiram Holdridge; mother: Maggie Rice; not previously married; married on 12 May 1890 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Hartford Township, E.D. 162, Sheet No. 10B, Hiram H. Holdridge, 74, New York, widow, farmer, general farm; daughter Cora B. Crippin, 36, New York, widow; granddaughter Bessie M. Crippin, 15, Michigan; granddaughter Florence B. Crippin, 12, Michigan; grandson Clark H. Crippin, 5, Michigan; grandson [sic, she is his granddaughter; her sex is correctly listed as f(emale)] Anna J. Crippin, 3, Michigan.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 179, Sheet No. 13A, Cora B. Crippen, 45, New York, widow; son Clark Crippen, 15, Michigan; daughter Anna Crippen, 13, Michigan.
  10. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Edna Crippen, died: 12 February 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, age 4; father: John H. Crippen; mother: Cora Holdridge.
  11. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Thomas H. Crippen, died: 20 March 1903 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, age 8m 2d [so constructed birth date is 18 July 1902]; father: John H. Crippen; mother: Cora Holdridge.
Second Generation
2. Bessie Margaret Crippen2 (John1), born 13 October 1894 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 5 February 1948 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.2 Bessie married, 24 July 1911 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Merion George Allen9 (born 14 July 1893 in Michigan, the son of Adelbert Allen and Jennie T. Kelly;5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Merion died 26 June 1951 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan8). Bessie and Merion are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.2, 8

Children of Bessie Margaret Crippen and Merion George Allen:

+8i. Florence Allen, born 25 October 1915 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 11 February 1995 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Gerald F. Hutchins.
+9ii. Olive Maxine Allen, born 24 November 1917 in Michigan; died 25 February 1995 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Archangelo Gabrial ‘Archie’ Capua.
+10iii. Merion Allen, Jr., born 10 August 1922 in Michigan; died 13 January 1964. Married Lena Bouma.

3. Florence Belle Crippen2 (John1), born September 1897 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 died 10 June 1972 in Branch County, Michigan.10 Florence married, 22 November 1914 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, William Edgar Miner16 (born 24 September 1893 in Bethel Township, Branch County, Michigan, the son of Leo E. Miner and Harriet M. Bronson;11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 William died 23 May 1959 in Branch County, Michigan15). Florence and William are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.10, 15

Children of Florence Belle Crippen and William Edgar Miner:

+11i. Marjorie B. Miner, born 22 October 1915 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 5 September 2010 in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan. Married Chester Guy Weage.
+12ii. Ruth Edna Miner, born 1918 in Michigan; died 1959. Married Kenneth Vincent Miller.
 13iii. Forrest L. Miner, born 5 November 1919 in Michigan;12, 17 died 15 May 1925 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.17
+14iv. Cora H. Miner, born 18 April 1922 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 16 August 1979 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan. Married (1) Paul F. Knapp Married (2) Leon W. Baird Married (3) Max W. Halferty.
+15v. Lillian Alice Miner, born 3 November 1923 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 7 October 1978 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Married William Alex Odisher.
+16vi. Florence Ann Miner, born 23 February 1925 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 10 September 2015 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan. Married Russell Frederick Wolfinger.
+17vii. LaMoyne Eloise Miner, born 29 May 1929 in Michigan; died 17 September 2001. Married Albert M. Feldbauer.

6. Clark John Crippen2 (John1), born 10 July 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;4, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 died 22 September 1989 in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan.19, 20 Clark married, 28 March 1932 in Steuben County, Indiana, Lena L. Corbin25 (born 19 June 1911 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of Albertus Corbin and Rose A. Hawkins;22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Lena died 5 February 1992 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan24, 26). Clark and Lena are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.19, 24

Children of Clark John Crippen and Lena L. Corbin:

+18i. Phyllis Ann Crippen, born 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Robert E. McCracken.
 19ii. (son) Crippin, born 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;27 died 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.27
+20iii. Coralyn J. Crippen, born 29 November 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died 4 April 1983 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Leonard Lee Bartlett.

7. Anna Julia Crippen2 (John1), born 15 December 1906 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.4, 21, 28, 29, 30 Anna married, first, 29 May 1924 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Clyde Youngs32 (born 1905 in Michigan, the son of Ray Youngs and Georgia Dexter;31, 32 Clyde died 198131). Anna married, second, 22 December 1925 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lemuel John Nichols34 (born 1876 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Charles Nichols and Martha Dell;29, 30, 33, 34 Lemuel died 6 April 1955 in Van Buren County, Michigan33). Clyde is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.31 Lemuel is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.33

Child adopted by Anna Julia Crippen and Lemuel John Nichols:

 21i. Robert J. Nichols, born 3 April 1924 in Michigan;29, 30, 35, 36 died 2 June 1955 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania.35, 36 Robert is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.35

  1. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Bessie M. Crippen, born: 13 October 1895 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: John Crippen; mother: Cora Crippen.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Bessie Margaret Crippen Allen, born: 13 October 1894 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 5 March 1948 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes details from her death record; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, husband, and one child).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 133, Sheet No. 14B, John Crippen, 30, Michigan, Feb. 1870, real estate agt.; wife Cora Crippen, 25, New York, Sept. 1874, 4 children, 3 living; daughter Bessie Crippen, 5, Michigan, Oct. 1894; daughter Florence Crippen, 2, Michigan, Sept. 1897; daughter Edna Crippen, 6/12, Michigan, Nov. 1899.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Hartford Township, E.D. 162, Sheet No. 10B, Hiram H. Holdridge, 74, New York, widow, farmer, general farm; daughter Cora B. Crippin, 36, New York, widow; granddaughter Bessie M. Crippin, 15, Michigan; granddaughter Florence B. Crippin, 12, Michigan; grandson Clark H. Crippin, 5, Michigan; grandson [sic, she is his granddaughter; her sex is correctly listed as f(emale)] Anna J. Crippin, 3, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 196, Sheet No. 7B, Marion Allen, 26, Michigan, laborer, general laborer; wife Bessie Allen, 24, Michigan; daughter Florence Allen, 4 2/12, Michigan; daughter Olive Allen, 2 2/12, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Ross Township, E.D. 39-53, Sheet No. 4A, Merion Allen, 36, Michigan, first married age 18, attendant, veterans hospital; wife Bessie Allen, 35, Michigan, first married age 17; daughter Florence Allen, 14, Michigan; daughter Olive Allen, 12, Michigan; son Merion Allen, Jr., 7, Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 6A, Marion Allen, 46, Michigan, farmer, farming; wife Bessie Allen, 45, Michigan; son Marion Allen, Jr., 17, Michigan.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Merion George Allen, born: 14 July 1893 in Michigan; died: 26 June 1951 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michgan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, wife and one child).
  9. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Marion Allen, age 21, born in Michigan, farmer, father; Delbert; mother’s maiden name: Kelly; not previously married; Bessie Crippin, age 18, born in Michigan, father: John Crippin; mother’s maiden name: Holdridge; not previously married; married on 24 July 1911 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Florence Belle Crippen Miner, born: 1898; died: 10 June 1972 in Branch County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  11. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage, Leon Baird, born: 6 May 1912 in La Grange County, Indiana; laborer; father: Walter Baird, born in Illinois, laborer, deceased; mother: Dora Olive Burkheart, born in DeKalb, Indiana; first marriage; Cora H. Knapp, born: 18 April 1922 in Branch County, Michigan; father: William Miner, born in Bethel, Michigan, farmer; mother: Florence Crippen, born in Bangor, Michigan; married once, divorced on 4 December 1946 in Coldwater, Michigan; married on 9 May 1947 in Steuben County, Indiana.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 13, Sheet No. 12A, William E. Miner, 26, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Florence B. Miner, 22, Michigan; daughter Marjorie B. Miner, 4, Michigan; daughter Ruth E. Miner, 1, Michigan; son Forrest L. Miner, 3/12, Michigan.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 8B, William E. Miner, 34, Michigan, first married age 21, laborer, feed and coal co.; wife Florence B. Miner, 32, Michigan, first married age 17; daughter Marjorie B. Miner, 14, Michigan; daughter Ruth E. Miner, 11, Michigan; daughter Cora H. Miner, 8, Michigan; daughter Liliun [sic, indexed as Libium] A. Miner, 6, Michigan; daughter Florence A. Miner, 5, Michigan; daughter Lemoyne E. Miner, 10/12, Michigan.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 7B, William Miner, 45, Michigan, employee streets, city construction; wife Florence Miner, 42, Michigan; daughter Lillian Miner, 16, Michigan; daughter Florence Ann Miner, 15, Michigan; daughter La Moyne Miner, 10, Michigan.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, William Edgar Miner, born: 24 September 1893; died: 23 May 1959 in Branch County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and one child).
  16. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, William E. Miner, age 21, born in Michigan, farmer, father: Leo A. Miner; mother: Harriet Bronson; not previously married; Florence B. Crippin, age 18, born in Michigan, father: John Crippin; mother: Cora Holdridge; not previously married; married on 22 November 1914 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  17. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Forrest L. Miner, died: 15 May 1925 in Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan; born: 5 November 1919 in Michigan; father: Wm. Miner; mother: Florence Crippin.
  18. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Clark J. Crippen, born: 10 July 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: John Crippen; mother: Cora Crippen.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Clark John Crippen, born: 1904; died: 1989 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, wife and one child).
  20. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Clark J. Crippen, died: 22 September 1989 in Paw Paw, Van Buren [County], Michigan; born: 10 July 1904.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 179, Sheet No. 13A, Cora B. Crippen, 45, New York, widow; son Clark Crippen, 15, Michigan; daughter Anna Crippen, 13, Michigan.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Augusta, E.D. 39-67, Sheet No. 6B, Clark J. Crippin, 35, Michigan, attendant, ret[irement] facility; wife Lena L. Crippin, 28, Michigan; daughter Phyllis A. Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-54, Sheet No. 8, Clark Crippen, 45, Michigan, bartender, tavern; wife Lena Crippen, 38, Michigan; daughter Phyllis Crippen, 17, Michigan; daughter Coralyn Crippen, 9, Michigan.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lena L. Corbin Crippen, born: 19 June 1911 in Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 5 February 1992 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one child).
  25. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage and Marriage Certification, Clark John Crippen, born: 10 July 1904 in Van Buren County, Michigan; laborer; father: John Crippen, born in Van Buren County, Michigan, real estate salesman, dec’d; mother: Cora B. Holdridge, born in New York; first marriage; Lena L. Corbin, born: 19 June 1911 in Van Buren County, Michigan; saleslady; father: Albertus Corbin, born in Ohio, farmer; mother: Rose A. Hawkins, born in Ohio; first marriage; married on 28 March 1932 in Steuben County, Indiana.
  26. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lena L. Crippen, died: 5 February 1992 in Allegan [Michigan]; born: 19 June 1911 in Bangor [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, two daughters, and a sister.
  27. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. (Male) Crippin, died: 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; born: 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; father: Clark Crippin; mother: Lenna Crippin.
  28. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Anna Julia [Catherine is crossed out] Crippen, born: 15 December 1906 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: John H. Crippen, born in Michigan, real estate agent; mother: Cora Belle Holdridge, born in New York.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 80-5, Sheet No. 4A, Lemuel J. Nichols, 53, Michigan, first married age 22, farmer, general farm; wife Anna J. Nichols, 23, Michigan, first married age 19; adopted son Robert J. Nichols, 5, Michigan.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 80-5, Sheet No. 9B, Lemuel Nichols, 63, Michigan, farmer, own farm; wife Anna J. Nichols, 33, Michigan; son Robert J. Nichols, 16, Michigan, farmer, fathers farm; lodger Alice Baer, 18, Michigan, lodger Lucille Gray, 13, Michigan.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Clyde E. Boyer Youngs, born: 1905; died: 1981 (from record, which provides the name and link for his mother and one wife).
  32. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Clyde Youngs [sic, incorrectly indexed as Youngr], 19, Michigan, carpenter, father: Ray Youngs; mother: Georgia Dexter; not previously married; Anna Crippen, 18, Michigan, father: John Crippen; mother: Elizabeth Holdridge; not previously married; married on 29 May 1924 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lemuel John Nichols, born: 1876 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 6 April 1955 in Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and two wives).
  34. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Lemuel Nichols, age 48, born in Arlington Twp., Michigan, farmer, father: Chas. Nichols; mother: Martha Dell; one previous marriage; Anna Crippen, age 19, born in Lawrence Michigan, father: John Crippen; mother: Cora Holdridge; one previous marriage; married on 22 December 1925 in Lawrence, Michigan.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Robert J. Nichols, born: 1924; died: 1955 (from record).
  36. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Robert J. Nichols, died: 2 June 1955 in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania; born: 3 April 1924; married; father: Lemuel Nichols; mother: Anna Crippen.
Third Generation
8. Florence Allen3 (Bessie,2 John1), born 25 October 1915 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 11 February 1995 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 2, 6 Florence married, 3 April 1937 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Gerald F. Hutchins8 (born 15 June 1917 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of J. Guy Hutchins and Lillian R. Struble;5, 7 Gerald died 13 October 2004 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan7). Florence and Gerald are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 7

Children of Florence Allen and Gerald F. Hutchins:

+22i. Janice Lynn Hutchins, born 29 October 1937 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 23 April 2017 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Married Robert Brigham Schlotzhauer.
+23ii. Jerry Ronald ‘Hutch’ Hutchins, born 22 February 1941 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 23 May 2004 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Kathleen Edith Sweeney.
 24iii. Robert James Hutchins, born 10 June 1947 in Michigan;5, 9 died 13 July 1961.9 Robert is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.9
+25iv. Barbara A. Hutchins, born 1 November 1949 in Michigan. Married Bruce J. Ladewski.

9. Olive Maxine Allen3 (Bessie,2 John1), born 24 November 1917 in Michigan;3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 25 February 1995 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.10, 11 Olive married, 24 April 1937 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Archangelo Gabrial ‘Archie’ Capua16 (born 6 December 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Marion Capio and Mary Rose Onofero;12, 13, 14, 15 Archie died 18 September 1999 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan14, 15). Olive is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.10 Archie is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.17

Children of Olive Maxine Allen and Archangelo Gabrial ‘Archie’ Capua:

 26i. Jacqueline M. Capio, born 26 November 1937 in Michigan.12, 13, 18
 27ii. Victoria Jean Capio, born 4 January 1940;19 died 6 January 1940 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.19, 20 Victoria is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.20
 28iii. Thomas Marion Capio, born 15 June 1941 in Michigan.13, 18
 29iv. Marilyn C. Capua, born 2 March 1942 in Michigan;13, 21 died 6 December 2017.21 Marilyn is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.21
 30v. John Edward ‘Johnny’ Capua, born 23 November 1943 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;22, 23 died 12 April 1944 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.22, 23 Johnny is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.22

10. Merion Allen, Jr.3 (Bessie,2 John1), born 10 August 1922 in Michigan;4, 24, 25 died 13 January 1964.24 Merion married Lena Bouma (born ____, parents not determined). Merion is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.24

Children of Merion Allen, Jr. and Lena Bouma:

 31i. Kenneth Merion Allen, born 26 June 1942;26, 27 died 3 June 2004 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana.26, 27
 32ii. Susanne Kaye Allen, born 26 October 1944 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan;28, 29 died 6 February 1945 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan.28, 29 Susanne is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.28
 33iii. David Allen.

11. Marjorie B. Miner3 (Florence ,2 John1), born 22 October 1915 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 died 5 September 2010 in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan.30, 36 Marjorie married, 2 July 1935 in DeKalb County, Indiana, Chester Guy Weage31 (born 18 October 1913 in Michigan, the son of Guy E. Weage and Margaret May Bressler;31, 34, 35, 37 Chester died 3 June 2008 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan37, 38). Chester is buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.37

Children of Marjorie B. Miner and Chester Guy Weage:

+34i. William Guy ‘Billie’ Weage, born 26 December 1935 in Michigan; died 16 October 2006. Married (1) Dorothy Lee Shaw Married (2) Linda Mearl _____.
+35ii. Duane Leo Weage, born 3 June 1938 in Michigan; died 26 September 2014. Married (1) Patsy Evelyn Buschow Married (2) Beverly Jean Cox.
+36iii. Suzanne Elaine Weage, born 25 October 1940 in Michigan; died 19 October 2008. Married Robert Eugene Gump.
 37iv. Chester H. Weage, born ca. 1944 in Michigan.35

12. Ruth Edna Miner3 (Florence ,2 John1), born 1918 in Michigan;32, 33, 39, 40, 41 died 1959.39 Ruth married, 1937 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Kenneth Vincent Miller43 (born 1911 in Michigan, the son of Amsy Leroy Miller and Ina J. Vanetta;40, 41, 42, 43 Kenneth died 195842). Ruth and Kenneth are buried in Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan.39, 42

Children of Ruth Edna Miner and Kenneth Vincent Miller:

 38i. John W. Miller, born ca. 1938 in Michigan.40, 41
 39ii. Linda L. Miller, born ca. 1949 in Michigan.41

14. Cora H. Miner3 (Florence ,2 John1), born 18 April 1922 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;33, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 died 16 August 1979 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.44, 48 Cora married, first, 12 August 1939 in Steuben County, Indiana, Paul F. Knapp45 (born 12 May 1918 in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana, the son of Vyrle Knapp and Luella Brouse;45, 49, 50 Paul died 5 October 1981 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan49, 51). Their marriage ended in divorce on 4 December 1946 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.46 Cora married, second, 9 May 1947 in Steuben County, Indiana, Leon W. Baird46 (born 6 May 1912 in LaGrange County, Indiana, the son of Walter Baird and Dora Olive Burkheart;46, 47, 52 Leon died 1 December 197052). Cora married, third, 30 June 1973 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Max W. Halferty54 (born 30 July 1918 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, the son of Bradie Otis Halferty and Flossie Bell Baird;53, 54 Max died 19 May 1999 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan53). Cora is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.44 Paul is buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan.51 Leon is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.52 Max is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.53

Children of Cora H. Miner and Paul F. Knapp:

+40i. Paula Jean Knapp, born 17 August 1942 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 6 September 2008. Married Willis David Phair.
+41ii. Diana Lee Knapp, born 15 June 1943 in Michigan. Married (1) _____ Risch Married (2) Homer Ray Draper Married (3) James John ‘Radar’ Bolitho.

Child of Cora H. Knapp (née Miner) and Leon W. Baird:

+42i. Eric Leon Baird, born 24 May 1957. Married Sandra Marie Cass.

15. Lillian Alice Miner3 (Florence ,2 John1), born 3 November 1923 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;33, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 died 7 October 1978 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.55, 57, 58 Lillian married, 16 September 1940 in Henry County, Ohio, William Alex Odisher56 (born 15 April 1919 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of John Odisher and Mary Babilinski;56, 60, 61, 62 William died 12 December 199862). Lillian and William are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.55, 61

Children of Lillian Alice Miner and William Alex Odisher:

+43i. Leo Thomas Odisher, born 14 December 1940 in Michigan. Married Loreta A. Nowak.
 44ii. William D. Odisher, born 2 July 1943 in Michigan.18, 60
+45iii. Roberta Connie Odisher, born 31 July 1945 in Michigan. Married David Edgar Ferris.
 46iv. La Moyne E. Odisher, born 1947 in Michigan.60

16. Florence Ann Miner3 (Florence ,2 John1), born 23 February 1925 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;33, 59, 63, 64 died 10 September 2015 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.63, 64 Florence married Russell Frederick Wolfinger (born 25 July 1923 in Indiana, the son of Elisha Leroy Wolfinger and Sarah Matilda ‘Tillie’ Smith;65 Russell died 18 August 2008 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan65). Florence and Russell are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.63, 65

Children of Florence Ann Miner and Russell Frederick Wolfinger:

 47i. Russell Keith Wolfinger, born 18 July 1946.
+48ii. Michael Dean Wolfinger, born 29 May 1947 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 16 June 2009 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Martha Jean Kintigh.
 49iii. Donald Kay Wolfinger, born 3 July 1949.18
 50iv. Dale Frederick Wolfinger, born 3 October 1950.18
 51v. Steven Jack Wolfinger, born 16 December 1951.18
 52vi. Leon Patrick Wolfinger, born 29 November 1952.

17. LaMoyne Eloise Miner3 (Florence ,2 John1), born 29 May 1929 in Michigan;33, 59, 66, 67, 68 died 17 September 2001.66, 67 LaMoyne married Albert M. Feldbauer (born 4 July 1925 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined;68, 69, 70 Albert died 10 December 1979 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan69, 70). LaMoyne and Albert are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.66, 69

Children of LaMoyne Eloise Miner and Albert M. Feldbauer:

 53i. Danny Lee Feldbauer, born 16 May 1949 in Michigan.18, 68
 54ii. Terry Albert Feldbauer, born 22 April 1951.18
 55iii. Albert Michael Feldbauer, born 11 June 1957.18

18. Phyllis Ann Crippen3 (Clark,2 John1), born 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;71, 72, 73, 74 died 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.71, 74 Phyllis married, 31 August 1950 in Holland, Allegan County, Michigan, Robert E. McCracken74, 75 (born 5 August 1930 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Versel B. McCracken and Nina Johnson;74, 75 Robert died 13 February 2010 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan74, 75). Phyllis and Robert are buried in Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan.71, 75

Children of Phyllis Ann Crippen and Robert E. McCracken:

 56i. Gary John McCracken, born 9 March 1951.18
 57ii. Gail Laurie McCracken, born 22 May 1953.18
 58iii. Robert C. McCracken, born 2 February 1955.18
 59iv. Kirk Allen McCracken, born 1 May 1961.18
 60v. Shawn Clark McCracken, born 10 February 1970 in Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan;76 died 29 September 2010 in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County, Michigan.76 Shawn is buried in Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan.76

20. Coralyn J. Crippen3 (Clark,2 John1), born 29 November 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;73, 77, 78 died 4 April 1983 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.77, 78 Coralyn married Leonard Lee Bartlett78 (born 29 April 1938, the son of Glenn Bartlett and Frances Sherman;79, 80 Leonard died 26 May 2008 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan79, 80). Coralyn and Leonard are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.77, 79

Children of Coralyn J. Crippen and Leonard Lee Bartlett:

 61i. Leonard Lee Bartlett, Jr., born 15 May 1962 in Hardin County, Kentucky.81
 62ii. Loren Clark Bartlett, born 22 February 1965;82, 83 died 25 February 1965 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.82, 83 Loren is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.82
 63iii. Lance Cordell Bartlett, born 6 June 1970.18

  1. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Florence Allen Hutchins, born: 25 October 1915; died: 11 February 1995 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  2. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Florence Allen Hutchins, alias Florence Allen, died: 11 February 1995; born: 25 October 1915; father: Merion Allen; mother: Bessie Crippin.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 196, Sheet No. 7B, Marion Allen, 26, Michigan, laborer, general laborer; wife Bessie Allen, 24, Michigan; daughter Florence Allen, 4 2/12, Michigan; daughter Olive Allen, 2 2/12, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Ross Township, E.D. 39-53, Sheet No. 4A, Merion Allen, 36, Michigan, first married age 18, attendant, veterans hospital; wife Bessie Allen, 35, Michigan, first married age 17; daughter Florence Allen, 14, Michigan; daughter Olive Allen, 12, Michigan; son Merion Allen, Jr., 7, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 80-19, Sheet No. 17, Gerald F. Hutchins, 32, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Florence M. Hutchins, 34, Michigan; daughter Janice L. Hutchins, 12, Michigan; son Jerry R. Hutchins, 8, Michigan; son Robert J. Hutchins, 2, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Hutchins, Nov[ember], Michigan.
  6. Obituary, The Courier-Leeder, Paw Paw, Michigan (available at https://digmichnews.cmich.edu), 17 February 1995, Florence A. Hutchins, died: 11 February 1995 in Lawrence [Michigan]; born: 25 October 1917 in Decatur [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband and four children).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Gerald F. Hutchins, born: 15 June 1917; died: 13 October 2004 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife and one child).
  8. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Gerald F. Hutchins, born: 15 June 1915, father: Guy Hutchins; mother: Lillian Struble; one previous marriage; Florence Allen, born: 25 October 1915; father: Merion Allen; mother: Bessie Crippen, married on 3 April 1937 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Robert James Hutchins, born: 10 June 1947; died: 13 July 1961 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Olive M. Allen Green, born: 24 November 1917; died: 25 February 1995 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record).
  11. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Olive Allen Capio, alias: Olive M. Green, Olive Allen; died: 25 February 1995; born: 24 November 1917; father: Merion G. Allen; mother: Bessie M. Crippin.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-30, Sheet No. 5B [and family continued on Sheet No. 61A], Marion Capio, 52, Italy, cabinet maker, piano factory; wife Rose Capio, 49, Italy; mother-in-law Onofrio [no first name listed], 84, Italy, widow; son Archie Capio, 22, Illinois, laborer, piano factory; daughter [in law] Olive Capio, 22, Michigan; grand daughter Jackolyn Capio, 2, Michigan; daughter Mary Ann Struble, 10/12, Michigan; father-in-law Louis Walz, 50, Michigan; mother-in-law, Jalaas [?] Walz, 49, Michigan; lodger George Sigler, 71, Indiana, widow.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-65, Sheet No. 8, Archie G. Capua, 32, Illinois, insurance agent, insurance co.; wife Olive M. Capua, 32, Michigan; daughter Jaqueline M. Capua, 12, Michigan; daughter Marilyn C. Capua, 8, Michigan; son Thomas M. Capua, 9, Michigan.
  14. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Archie Gabrial Capio, alias: Archie Gabrial Capua, died: 18 September 1999; born: 6 December 1917; father: Marion Capua; mother: Rose R. Onofrio.
  15. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Herrick Public Library, Archangelo Gabrial “Archie” Capua, died: 18 September 1999 in South Haven, Michigan; born: 6 December 1917 in Chicago, Illinois. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents and three children.
  16. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Olive Maxine Allen, born: 24 November 1917; father: Marion Allen; mother: Bessie Crippin; Archie Capio, born: 6 December 1916; father: Marion Capio; mother: Mary Rose Onofero; married on 24 April 1937 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Archangelo Gabrial Capua, born: 6 December 1917; died: 18 September 1999 (from record).
  18. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  19. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Victoria Jean Capio, died: 6 January 1940 in South Haven, Van Buren [County], Michigan; born: 4 January 1940; father: Archie Capio; mother: Olive Allen.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Victoria Jean Capio, born: unknown; died: 1940 (from record).
  21. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Marilyn C. Balasick, born: 2 March 1942; died: 6 December 2017 (from record).
  22. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Johnny Edward Capua, born: 23 November 1943; died: 13 April 1944 (from record).
  23. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. John V. Capua, died: 12 April 1944 in South Haven, Van Buren [County], Michigan; born: 23 November 1943 in South Haven; father: Archie Capua; mother: Olive Allen.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Merion Allen, Jr., born: 10 August 1922; died: 13 January 1964 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 6A, Marion Allen, 46, Michigan, farmer, farming; wife Bessie Allen, 45, Michigan; son Marion Allen, Jr., 17, Michigan.
  26. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Kenneth Merion Allen, Sr., born; 26 June 1942; died: 3 June 2004 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana (from record, which includes details probably from his obituary and other family knowledge, submitted by his son, Kenneth Allen, Jr.).
  27. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Kenneth Merion Allen, alias Kenneth Marion Allen, died: 3 June 2004; born: 26 June 1942; father: Merion Allen; mother: Lena E. Bouna.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Susanne Kaye Allen, born: 26 October 1944; died: 6 February 1945 (from record).
  29. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Susanne Kate Allen, died: 6 February 1945 in Watervliet, Berrien [County], Michigan; born: 26 October 1944 in Watervliet, Michigan.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Noble Township, Branch County, Michigan, Marjorie B. Miner Weage, born: 22 October 1915; died: 5 September 2010 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  31. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage, Chester G. Weage, born: 18 October 1913 in Michigan; store clerk; father: Gary E. Weage, born in Michigan, mechanic; mother: Margaret Brussler, born in Indiana; first marriage; Marjorie B. Miner, born: 22 October 1915 in Michigan; father: Bill Miner, born in Michigan, laborer; mother: Florence Crippin, born in Michigan; first marriage; married on 2 July 1935 in Dekalb County, Indiana.
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 13, Sheet No. 12A, William E. Miner, 26, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Florence B. Miner, 22, Michigan; daughter Marjorie B. Miner, 4, Michigan; daughter Ruth E. Miner, 1, Michigan; son Forrest L. Miner, 3/12, Michigan.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 8B, William E. Miner, 34, Michigan, first married age 21, laborer, feed and coal co.; wife Florence B. Miner, 32, Michigan, first married age 17; daughter Marjorie B. Miner, 14, Michigan; daughter Ruth E. Miner, 11, Michigan; daughter Cora H. Miner, 8, Michigan; daughter Liliun [sic, indexed as Libium] A. Miner, 6, Michigan; daughter Florence A. Miner, 5, Michigan; daughter Lemoyne E. Miner, 10/12, Michigan.
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 18A, Chester Weage, 24, Michigan, laborer, bd. of pub. wks.; wife wife Marjorie Weage, 24, Michigan; son Billie Weage, 4, Michigan; son Duane Weage, 1, Michigan.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Girard Township, E.D. 12-25, Sheet No. 45, Chester G. Weage, 34, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Marjorie B. Weage, 34, Michigan; son William G. Weage, 14, Michigan; farm helper, farm; son Duane L. Weage, 11, Michigan; Suzanne E. Weage, 9, Michigan; son Chester H. Weage, 6, Michigan.
  36. Obituary, Dutcher Funeral Home, Bronson, Michigan (website: dutcherfh.com), Marjorie B. Weage, died: 5 September 2010 in Bronson [Michigan]; born: 22 October 1915 in Coldwater, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, former husband, one sister, and three children.
  37. Find a Grave (website). Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Branch County, Michigan, Chester Guy Weage, born: 18 October 1915; died: 3 June 2008 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and two wives).
  38. Obituary, Tribute Archive (website: tributearchive.com), Chester Guy Weage, died: 3 June 2008 in Lansing, Michigan, age 92. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, one wife, and four children.
  39. Find a Grave (website). Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, Ruth E. Miller, born: 1918; died: 1959 (from record).
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-13, Sheet No. 8B, Kenneth V. Miller, 29, Michigan, farmer, farming; wife Ruth E. Miller, 21, Michigan; son John W. Miller, 2, Michigan.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Kinderhook, E.D. 12-26, Sheet No. 10, Kenneth V. Miller, 39, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Ruth E. Miller, 31, Michigan, farm helper, farm; son John W. Miller, 11, Michigan; daughter Linda L. Miller, 1, Michigan.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, Kenneth V. Miller, born: 1911; died: 1958 (from record).
  43. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (available at ancestry.com), Kenneth Vincent Miller, father: Amsy Miller; mother: Ina; Ruth Edna Miller, father: William Miner; mother: Florence Crippen; married in 1937 in Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan.
  44. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Cora H. Miner Halferty, born: 18 April 1922; died: 16 August 1979 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and two husbands).
  45. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage, Paul Knapp, born: 12 May 1918 in Fremont, Indiana; laborer; father: Merle Knapp, laborer, born in Angola, Indiana; mother: Luella Brouse, born in Ray [?], Indiana, occupation: factory; first marriage; Cora Miner, born: 18 April 1920 in Coldwater, Michigan; father: Wm. Miner, born in Bethel, Michigan, city employee; mother: Florence Crippen, born in Lawrence, Michigan; first marriage; married on 12 August 1939 in Steuben County, Indiana.
  46. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage, Leon Baird, born: 6 May 1912 in La Grange County, Indiana; laborer; father: Walter Baird, born in Illinois, laborer, deceased; mother: Dora Olive Burkheart, born in DeKalb, Indiana; first marriage; Cora H. Knapp, born: 18 April 1922 in Branch County, Michigan; father: William Miner, born in Bethel, Michigan, farmer; mother: Florence Crippen, born in Bangor, Michigan; married once, divorced on 4 December 1946 in Coldwater, Michigan; married on 9 May 1947 in Steuben County, Indiana.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Quincy, E.D. 12-31, Sheet No. 74, Leon Baird, 37, Indiana, truck driver; wife Cora Baird, 27, Michigan.
  48. Obituary, Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, Michigan (available at newspapers.com), Friday, 17 August 1979, Mrs. Max Halferty, Mrs. Cora H. (Miner) Halferty, died: Thursday [16 August 1979] in Quincy [Michigan]; born in Branch County [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her two husbands, two daughters, one son, one step-daughter, and three sisters.
  49. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Paul F. Knapp, died: 5 October 1981 in Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan; born: 12 May 1918.
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Quincy, E.D. 12-31, Sheet No. 7, Paul Knapp, 32, Indiana, divorced; Paula Knapp, 7, Michigan [they are lodgers in the household of Anna Springstead and family].
  51. Find a Grave (website). Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan, Paul F. Knapp, born: unknown; died: 5 October 1981 (from record).
  52. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Leon W. Baird, born: 6 May 1912; died: 1 December 1970 (from record, which includes details from his WWII Army enlistment record; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  53. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Max W. Halferty, born: 30 July 1918 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana; died: 19 May 1999 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan (from record, which includes details from his WWII Army enlistment record; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  54. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Max Halferty, age 54; father: Brady Halferty; mother: Flossie Baird; Cora Baird, age 51; father: Wm. Miner; mother: Florence Chippern [sic]; married on 30 June 1973 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.
  55. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Lillian Miner Odisher, born: 1923; died: 1979 (from record).
  56. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Henry County, Marriage License Application and Marriage Certificate, Alex Odisher, age 23, born: 15 April 1917 in Detroit, Michigan; filling station att[endant]; guardian: Darol Wingley; not previously married; Lillian Miner, age 17, born: 3 November 1922 in Coldwater, Michigan; father: Wm. Miner; mother: Florence Crippen; not previously married; married on 16 September 1940 in Henry County, Ohio.
  57. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lillian A. Odisher, died: 7 October 1978 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan; born: 3 November 1923.
  58. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Lillian Alice Odisher, aliases: Lillian Alice Foster, Lillian Ali Turpin; died: October 1978; born: 3 November 1923; father: William Miner; mother: Florence Crippen.
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 7B, William Miner, 45, Michigan, employee streets, city construction; wife Florence Miner, 42, Michigan; daughter Lillian Miner, 16, Michigan; daughter Florence Ann Miner, 15, Michigan; daughter La Moyne Miner, 10, Michigan.
  60. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-16, Sheet No. 15, William Odisher, 28, Michigan, machine assembler, printing press factory; wife Lillian A. Odisher, 26, Michigan; son Leo T. Odisher, 9, Michigan; son William D. Odisher, 6, Michigan; daughter Roberta C. Odisher, 4, Michigan; daughter La Moyne E. Odisher, 3, Michigan.
  61. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, William Odisher, born: 1919; died: unknown (from record).
  62. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Alex Odisher, alias: William Odisher; died: 12 December 1998; born: 15 April 1919; father: John Odisher; mother: Mary [unknown].
  63. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Florence Ann Wolfinger, born: 23 February 1925; died: 10 September 2015 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  64. Obituary, Dutcher Funeral Home, Bronson, Michigan (website: dutcherfh.com), Florence Ann Wolfinger, died: 10 September 2015 in Coldwater, Michigan; born: 23 February 1925 in Coldwater, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children and their spouses, one grandson and one great great grandson.
  65. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Russell Frederick Wolfinger, born: 25 July 1923 in Indiana; died: 18 August 2008 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  66. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, LaMoyne E. Feldbauer, born: 1929; died: 2001 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  67. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Lamoyne Eloise Miner, aliases: Lamoyne Eloise Feldbauer, Lamoyne E. Odisher; died: 17 September 2001; born: 29 May 1929; father: William Miner; mother: Florence B. Crippen.
  68. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-12, Sheet No. 76, Albert M. Feldbauer, 23, Pennsylvania, driver, truck etc., city street dept.; wife La Moyne E. Feldbauer, 20, Michigan; son Danny L. Feldbauer, May [apparently of 1949], Michigan.
  69. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Albert M. Feldbauer, born: 1925; died: 10 December 1979 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  70. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Albert M. Feldbauer, died; 10 December 1979 in Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan; born: 4 July 1925.
  71. Find a Grave (website). Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan, Phyllis Ann Crippen McCracken, born: 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one child).
  72. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Augusta, E.D. 39-67, Sheet No. 6B, Clark J. Crippin, 35, Michigan, attendant, ret[irement] facility; wife Lena L. Crippin, 28, Michigan; daughter Phyllis A. Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  73. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-54, Sheet No. 8, Clark Crippen, 45, Michigan, bartender, tavern; wife Lena Crippen, 38, Michigan; daughter Phyllis Crippen, 17, Michigan; daughter Coralyn Crippen, 9, Michigan.
  74. Obituary, Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan (available at obits.mlive.com), Robert and Phyllis McCracken; died, respectively: 13 February 2010 in Fennville, Michigan, and 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Robert was born: 5 August 1930 in Lawrence, Michigan; Phyllis was born: 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical information for both; and gives the names and links for their parents, children and their spouses, and siblings.
  75. Find a Grave (website). Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan, Robert E. McCracken, born: 5 August 1930 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 13 February 2010 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one half-sibling, wife and one child).
  76. Find a Grave (website). Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan, Shawn Clark McCracken, born: 10 February 1970 in Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan; died: 29 September 2010 in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  77. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Coralyn J. Bartlett, born: 1940; died: 1983 (from record).
  78. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 4 April 1983, Coralyn J. Bartlett, died: 4 April 1983 in Kalamazoo; born: 29 November 1940 in Battle Creek [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, one sibling, husband, and two sons.
  79. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Leonard L. Bartlett, born: 1938; died: 2008 (from record).
  80. Obituary, Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan (available at obits.mlive.com), Leonard L. Bartlett, died: 26 May 2008 in Bangor, Michigan; born: 29 April 1938 in the Lawton area. The article provide vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, two wives, sons, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and siblings.
  81. Kentucky Birth Index 1911-1999 (available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Leonard Lee Bartlett, Jr., born: 1962 in Hardin [County], Kentucky; parents: Coralyn J. Crippen.
  82. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Loren C. Bartlett, born: 22 February 1965; died: 25 February 1965 (from record).
  83. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Loren Clark Bartlett, born: 22 February 1965; died: 25 February 1965 in South Haven, Van Buren [County], Michigan; father: Leonard Bartlett; mother: Coralyn Crippin.
Fourth Generation
22. Janice Lynn Hutchins4 (Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 29 October 1937 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;1, 2 died 23 April 2017 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.2 Janice married, 27 June 1970, Robert Brigham Schlotzhauer2, 3 (born 6 April 1939 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, parents not determined;3 Robert died 26 January 20203).

Child of Janice Lynn Hutchins and Robert Brigham Schlotzhauer:

+64i. Sandra Lynn Schlotzhauer, born 4 November 1971. Married Branimir Georgiev Uzunov.

23. Jerry Ronald ‘Hutch’ Hutchins4 (Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 22 February 1941 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;1, 4 died 23 May 2004 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.4 Hutch married, 17 June 1966 in East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, Kathleen Edith Sweeney4 (born 18 February 1944, the daughter of Charles F. ‘Chuck’ Sweeney and Norma G. Terpening5).

Children of Jerry Ronald ‘Hutch’ Hutchins and Kathleen Edith Sweeney:

+65i. Susan Marie Hutchins, born 15 June 1968. Married Steven Owen Pearson.
+66ii. James R. Hutchins, born 4 October 1969. Married Josefina Estrada.
+67iii. Phillip Charles Hutchins, born 1 May 1973 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 14 December 2010 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. Married Kerry Lee Randolph.
+68iv. Michael Patrick Hutchins, born 29 April 1975. Married Jean Ann _____.
 69v. Mary Zoe Hutchins, born 10 April 1977.5
+70vi. Kathleen Lynn ‘Kate’ Hutchins, born November 1983. Married Gregory Robert Rhoades.

25. Barbara A. Hutchins4 (Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 1 November 1949 in Michigan.1 Barbara married Bruce J. Ladewski (born 26 June 1950, parents not determined5).

Children of Barbara A. Hutchins and Bruce J. Ladewski:

 71i. Sarah Ladewski, born 27 October 1981.5
+72ii. Rebecca Lynn Ladewski, born 4 March 1984. Married David Joseph Couling.

34. William Guy ‘Billie’ Weage4 (Marjorie,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 26 December 1935 in Michigan;6, 7, 8 died 16 October 2006.6 Billie married, first, 20 May 1968 in Cameron County, Texas, Dorothy Lee Shaw9 (born ca. 1940, parents not determined9). Billie married, second, 14 October 1972, Linda Mearl _____10 (born 26 August 1945, parents not determined5, 10). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 January 2004 in Bell County, Texas.10

35. Duane Leo Weage4 (Marjorie,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 3 June 1938 in Michigan;7, 8, 11 died 26 September 2014.11 Duane married, first, Patsy Evelyn Buschow (born ____, parents not determined). Duane married, second, 29 July 1978 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Beverly Jean Cox12 (born 26 February 1944, parents not determined5).

Children of Duane Leo Weage and Patsy Evelyn Buschow:

 73i. Debra Lynn Weage, born 7 November 1958 in Hidalgo County, Texas.13
 74ii. Michael Duane Weage, born 17 February 1960 in Texas;14 died 8 April 1960 in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas.14
 75iii. Nancy Evelyn Weage, born 12 September 1961 in Hidalgo County, Texas.15

36. Suzanne Elaine Weage4 (Marjorie,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 25 October 1940 in Michigan;8, 16, 17 died 19 October 2008.16, 17 Suzanne married, 21 November 1958, Robert Eugene Gump19 (born 6 January 1933 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, the son of Clarence Emerson Gump and Bernice LaVern Metzger;18, 19 Robert died 24 October 2001 in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan18, 19). Suzanne and Robert are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Noble Township, Branch County, Michigan.16, 18

40. Paula Jean Knapp4 (Cora,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 17 August 1942 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;20, 21, 22 died 6 September 2008.21 Paula married, 8 October 1958 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, Willis David Phair20 (born 4 April 1936 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, the son of Willis R. Phair and Catheryn Clugg;20, 23 Willis died 20 June 201523). Willis is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.23

41. Diana Lee Knapp4 (Cora,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 15 June 1943 in Michigan.5, 24 Diana married, first, _____ Risch (born ____, parents not determined). Diana married, second, 1990 in LaGrange County, Indiana, Homer Ray Draper26 (born 13 November 1941, parents not determined;25 Homer died 14 February 201125). Diana married, third, 15 February 2004 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, James John ‘Radar’ Bolitho27 (born 19 May 1951 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, parents not determined;27 Radar died 7 December 202227). Homer is buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.25

Child of Diana Lee Knapp and _____ Risch:

 76i. James Ray Risch, born 14 September 1968.5

42. Eric Leon Baird4 (Cora,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 24 May 1957.5 Eric married, 20 July 1997 in Lake County, Florida, Sandra Marie Cass28 (born 7 April 1955, parents not determined5).

43. Leo Thomas Odisher4 (Lillian,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 14 December 1940 in Michigan.5, 29 Leo married, 20 January 1960, Loreta A. Nowak5 (born 8 March 1943, parents not determined5).

Children of Leo Thomas Odisher and Loreta A. Nowak:

+77i. Mark William Odisher, born 4 August 1962. Married Sharon Elaine Rathbun.
+78ii. Leo Scott Odisher, born 20 December 1963 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 7 February 2000 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Married (1) Kathy Sikorski Married (2) Kimberly Back.
 79iii. Bridget Rose Odisher, born 1 April 1965.5
 80iv. Amy Alice Odisher, born 7 June 1971.30

45. Roberta Connie Odisher4 (Lillian,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 31 July 1945 in Michigan.5, 29 Roberta married David Edgar Ferris (born 26 August 1945 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the son of Clair Wayne Ferris and Vera A. Palmateer;31, 32, 33 David died 3 July 2011 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan31, 32, 33). David is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.31

Children of Roberta Connie Odisher and David Edgar Ferris:

 81i. Kelly J. Ferris, born 23 September 1965.5
 82ii. David W. Ferris, born 1 May 1967.5

48. Michael Dean Wolfinger4 (Florence,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 29 May 1947 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;34 died 16 June 2009 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.34 Michael married, 27 July 1971 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Martha Jean Kintigh34 (born 29 December 1950, parents not determined5).

Children of Michael Dean Wolfinger and Martha Jean Kintigh:

 83i. Ruby Ann Wolfinger, born 24 February 1968.5
 84ii. Michael Lee Wolfinger, born 2 February 1970.5
 85iii. Melissa Jean ‘Missy’ Wolfinger, born 15 October 1971.5
 86iv. Billy Joe Wolfinger, born 15 June 1977.5

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 80-19, Sheet No. 17, Gerald F. Hutchins, 32, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Florence M. Hutchins, 34, Michigan; daughter Janice L. Hutchins, 12, Michigan; son Jerry R. Hutchins, 8, Michigan; son Robert J. Hutchins, 2, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Hutchins, Nov[ember], Michigan.
  2. Obituary, Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes (website: heritagelifestory.com), Janice Lynn (Hutchins) Schlotzhauer, died: 23 April 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan; born: 29 October 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, siblings, daughter, and granddaughter.
  3. Obituary, Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes (website: heritagelifestory.com), Robert Brigham Schlotzhauer, died: 26 January 2020 in Walker, Michigan; born: 6 April 1936 in Hartford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, wife and daughter.
  4. Obituary, Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan (available at obits.mlive.com), 24 May 2004, Jerry R. Hutchins, died: 23 May 2004 in Lawrence [Michigan]; born: 22 February 1941 in Kalamazoo [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, three siblings, six children and their husbands.
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, William Guy Weage, died: 16 October 2006; born: 26 December 1935; father: Chester G. Weage; mother: Marjorie B. Miner; previous residence: Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-8, Sheet No. 18A, Chester Weage, 24, Michigan, laborer, bd. of pub. wks.; wife wife Marjorie Weage, 24, Michigan; son Billie Weage, 4, Michigan; son Duane Weage, 1, Michigan.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Girard Township, E.D. 12-25, Sheet No. 45, Chester G. Weage, 34, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Marjorie B. Weage, 34, Michigan; son William G. Weage, 14, Michigan; farm helper, farm; son Duane L. Weage, 11, Michigan; Suzanne E. Weage, 9, Michigan; son Chester H. Weage, 6, Michigan.
  9. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, William Weage, age 32; Dorothy Lee Shaw, age 28; married on 20 May 1968 in Cameron [County], Texas.
  10. Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2010, William Weage, age 68; Linda M. Weage, age 58; divorced on 23 January 2004 in Bell County, Michigan; married on 14 October 1972.
  11. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Duane Leo Weage, died: 26 September 2014; born: 3 June 1938.
  12. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Duane Leo Weage and Beverly Jean Cox, married on 29 July 1978 in Reno, Washoe [County], Nevada.
  13. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Debra Lynn Weage, born: 7 November 1958 in Hidalgo [County], Texas; father: Duane Leo Weage; mother: Patsy Evelyn Buschow.
  14. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Death Certificate No. 24464, Michael Duane Weage, died: 8 April 1960 in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas; born: 17 February 1960 in Texas; father: Duane Leo Weage; mother: Patsy Evelyn Buschow.
  15. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Nancy Evelyn Weage, born:12 September 1961 in Hidalgo [County], Texas; father: Duane Leo Weage; mother: Patsy Evelyn Buschow.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Noble Township, Branch County, Michigan, Suzanne E. Gump, born: 1940; died: 2008 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Suzanne E. Gump, died: 19 October 2008; born: 25 October 1940; last place of residence: Bronson, Branch [County], Michigan.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Noble Township, Branch County, Michigan, Robert Eugene Gump, born: 6 January 1933 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio; died: 24 October 2001 in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  19. FamilySearch (website: familysearch.org), Robert Eugene Gump.
  20. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License and Marriage Certificate, Willis David Phair, born: 4 April 1936 in Quency [sic, Quincy], Michigan; occupation: factory; never married; father: Willis R. Phair, farmer, born in unknown; mother: Catheryn Clugg, school teacher, born in Michigan; Paula Jean Knapp, born: 17 August 1942 in Coldwater, Michigan; never married; father: Paul F. Knapp, laborer, born in Indiana; mother; Cora H. Miner, born in Michigan; married on 8 October 1958 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.
  21. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Paula J. Fee, died: 6 September 2008; born: 17 August 1942; state: Michigan; last place of residence: Muldrow, Sequoyah, Oklahoma.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Quincy, E.D. 12-31, Sheet No. 7, Paul Knapp, 32, Indiana, divorced; Paula Knapp, 7, Michigan [they are lodgers in the household of Anna Springstead and family].
  23. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Memorial Park, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, Willis David Phair, born: 4 April 1936; died: 20 June 2015 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-16, Sheet No. 13, Vyrle [indexed as Cyrle] W. Knapp, 52, Michigan, carpenter, building contracting; wife Luella Knapp, 48, Indiana, sewing machine op[erator], garment factory; son Donald C. Knapp, 25, Indiana, riveter, sled factory; daughter Beverly L. Knapp, 14, Michigan; granddaughter Diana L. Knapp, 6, Michigan.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, Homer R. Draper, born: 13 November 1941; died: 14 February 2011 (from record, which includes a note: Married to Joy E. Draper, Son, Homar Tay Fox Draper).
  26. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012 (available at ancestry.com), Homer Ray Draper, born in 1941; father: Lloyd Draper; and Diana Lee Risch [Diana Lee Knapp], born in 1943; father: Paul Knapp; mother: Cora Knapp; married in 1990 in LaGrange County, Indiana.
  27. Obituary, Muir Brothers Funeral Home Lapeer (website: muirbrotherslapeer.com), James “Radar” Bolitho, Sr., died: 7 December 2022; born; 19 May 1951 in Detroit. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, and children.
  28. Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001, Eric Leon Baird and Sandra Marie Cass, married on 20 July 1997 in Lake County, Florida (This is combined information from two records, with the marriage date, place, and certificate number 081187 in common).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Coldwater, E.D. 12-16, Sheet No. 15, William Odisher, 28, Michigan, machine assembler, printing press factory; wife Lillian A. Odisher, 26, Michigan; son Leo T. Odisher, 9, Michigan; son William D. Odisher, 6, Michigan; daughter Roberta C. Odisher, 4, Michigan; daughter La Moyne E. Odisher, 3, Michigan.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan, Leo Scott Odisher, born: 20 December 1969 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died: 7 February 2000 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).
  31. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, David E. Ferris, born: 1945; died: 2011 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one half sibling).
  32. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), David E. Ferris, died: 3 July 2011; born: 26 August 1945; last place of residence: Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan.
  33. Obituary, Dutcher Funeral Home, Bronson, Michigan (website: dutcherfh.com), David E. Ferris, died: 3 July 2011 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; born: 26 August 1945 in Jackson, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, former wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  34. Obituary, Tribute Archive (website: tributearchive.com), Michael D. “Wolfie” Wolfinger, died: 16 June 2009 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; born: 29 May 1947 in Coldwater, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, grandchildren, and brothers.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
64. Sandra Lynn Schlotzhauer5 (Janice,4 Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 4 November 1971.1 Sandra married Branimir Georgiev Uzunov (born February 1973, parents not determined1).

Child of Sandra Lynn Schlotzhauer and Branimir Georgiev Uzunov:

 87i. Eliana ‘Nicole’ Uzunov.

65. Susan Marie Hutchins5 (Jerry ‘Hutch’,4 Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 15 June 1968.1 Susan married Steven Owen Pearson (born 15 July 1966, parents not determined1).

66. James R. Hutchins5 (Jerry ‘Hutch’,4 Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 4 October 1969.2 James married Josefina Estrada (born 10 March 1969, parents not determined2).

67. Phillip Charles Hutchins5 (Jerry ‘Hutch’,4 Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 1 May 1973 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;3 died 14 December 2010 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.3 Phillip married, 2 August 1997, Kerry Lee Randolph3 (born 12 June 1973, parents not determined1).

Children of Phillip Charles Hutchins and Kerry Lee Randolph:

 88i. Joshua Hutchins, born 11 May 2004.1
 89ii. Matthew Hutchins, born xxxx.

68. Michael Patrick Hutchins5 (Jerry ‘Hutch’,4 Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 29 April 1975.1 Michael married Jean Ann _____ (born October 1971, parents not determined1).

70. Kathleen Lynn ‘Kate’ Hutchins5 (Jerry ‘Hutch’,4 Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born November 1983.1 Kate married Gregory Robert Rhoades (born February 1983, parents not determined1).

72. Rebecca Lynn Ladewski5 (Barbara,4 Florence,3 Bessie,2 John1), born 4 March 1984.1 Rebecca married David Joseph Couling (born 6 January 1984, parents not determined1).

77. Mark William Odisher5 (Leo,4 Lillian,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 4 August 1962.1 Mark married, 20 August 2010, Sharon Elaine Rathbun1 (born 1 June 1960, parents not determined1).

78. Leo Scott Odisher5 (Leo,4 Lillian,3 Florence ,2 John1), born 20 December 1963 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;4 died 7 February 2000 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.4 Leo married, first, 1982, Kathy Sikorski4 (born 15 June 1952, parents not determined1). Leo married, second, 1990, Kimberly Back4 (born 1 September 1963, parents not determined1). Leo is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan.4

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. voteref.com.
  3. Obituary, The Courier-Leeder, Paw Paw, Michigan (available at https://digmichnews.cmich.edu), 17 December 2010, Phillip Charles Hutchins, died: 14 December 2010 in Raleigh, North Carolina; born: 1 May 1973 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, sons, siblings and their wives, parents-in-law, and sisters-in-laws.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan, Leo Scott Odisher, born: 20 December 1969 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died: 7 February 2000 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).