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Family HistoryFamily History - William Edgar Miner


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 William Edgar Miner and 43 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. William Edgar Miner,1 born 24 September 1893 in Bethel Township, Branch County, Michigan, the son of Leo E. Miner and Harriet M. Bronson;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 23 May 1959 in Branch County, Michigan.1 William married, 22 November 1914 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Florence Belle Crippen3 (born September 1897 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of John H. Crippen and Cora Belle Holdridge;2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Florence died 10 June 1972 in Branch County, Michigan7). William and Florence are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.1, 7

Children of William Edgar Miner and Florence Belle Crippen:

+2i. 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.
+3ii. Ruth Edna Miner, born 1918 in Michigan; died 1959. Married Kenneth Vincent Miller.
 4iii. Forrest L. Miner, born 5 November 1919 in Michigan;4, 10 died 15 May 1925 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.10
+5iv. 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.
+6v. 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.
+7vi. 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.
+8vii. LaMoyne Eloise Miner, born 29 May 1929 in Michigan; died 17 September 2001. Married Albert M. Feldbauer.

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
Second Generation
2. Marjorie B. Miner2 (William1), born 22 October 1915 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 5 September 2010 in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan.1, 7 Marjorie married, 2 July 1935 in DeKalb County, Indiana, Chester Guy Weage2 (born 18 October 1913 in Michigan, the son of Guy E. Weage and Margaret May Bressler;2, 5, 6, 8 Chester died 3 June 2008 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan8, 9). Chester is buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass County, Michigan.8

Children of Marjorie B. Miner and Chester Guy Weage:

+9i. William Guy ‘Billie’ Weage, born 26 December 1935 in Michigan; died 16 October 2006. Married (1) Dorothy Lee Shaw Married (2) Linda Mearl _____.
+10ii. Duane Leo Weage, born 3 June 1938 in Michigan; died 26 September 2014. Married (1) Patsy Evelyn Buschow Married (2) Beverly Jean Cox.
+11iii. Suzanne Elaine Weage, born 25 October 1940 in Michigan; died 19 October 2008. Married Robert Eugene Gump.
 12iv. Chester H. Weage, born ca. 1944 in Michigan.6

3. Ruth Edna Miner2 (William1), born 1918 in Michigan;3, 4, 10, 11, 12 died 1959.10 Ruth married, 1937 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Kenneth Vincent Miller14 (born 1911 in Michigan, the son of Amsy Leroy Miller and Ina J. Vanetta;11, 12, 13, 14 Kenneth died 195813). Ruth and Kenneth are buried in Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan.10, 13

Children of Ruth Edna Miner and Kenneth Vincent Miller:

 13i. John W. Miller, born ca. 1938 in Michigan.11, 12
 14ii. Linda L. Miller, born ca. 1949 in Michigan.12

5. Cora H. Miner2 (William1), born 18 April 1922 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 died 16 August 1979 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.15, 19 Cora married, first, 12 August 1939 in Steuben County, Indiana, Paul F. Knapp16 (born 12 May 1918 in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana, the son of Vyrle Knapp and Luella Brouse;16, 20, 21 Paul died 5 October 1981 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan20, 22). Their marriage ended in divorce on 4 December 1946 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.17 Cora married, second, 9 May 1947 in Steuben County, Indiana, Leon W. Baird17 (born 6 May 1912 in LaGrange County, Indiana, the son of Walter Baird and Dora Olive Burkheart;17, 18, 23 Leon died 1 December 197023). Cora married, third, 30 June 1973 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Max W. Halferty25 (born 30 July 1918 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, the son of Bradie Otis Halferty and Flossie Bell Baird;24, 25 Max died 19 May 1999 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan24). Cora is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.15 Paul is buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan.22 Leon is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.23 Max is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.24

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

+15i. Paula Jean Knapp, born 17 August 1942 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; died 6 September 2008. Married Willis David Phair.
+16ii. 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:

+17i. Eric Leon Baird, born 24 May 1957. Married Sandra Marie Cass.

6. Lillian Alice Miner2 (William1), born 3 November 1923 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;4, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 died 7 October 1978 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.26, 28, 29 Lillian married, 16 September 1940 in Henry County, Ohio, William Alex Odisher27 (born 15 April 1919 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of John Odisher and Mary Babilinski;27, 31, 32, 33 William died 12 December 199833). Lillian and William are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.26, 32

Children of Lillian Alice Miner and William Alex Odisher:

+18i. Leo Thomas Odisher, born 14 December 1940 in Michigan. Married Loreta A. Nowak.
 19ii. William D. Odisher, born 2 July 1943 in Michigan.31, 34
+20iii. Roberta Connie Odisher, born 31 July 1945 in Michigan. Married David Edgar Ferris.
 21iv. La Moyne E. Odisher, born 1947 in Michigan.31

7. Florence Ann Miner2 (William1), born 23 February 1925 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;4, 30, 35, 36 died 10 September 2015 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.35, 36 Florence married Russell Frederick Wolfinger (born 25 July 1923 in Indiana, the son of Elisha Leroy Wolfinger and Sarah Matilda ‘Tillie’ Smith;37 Russell died 18 August 2008 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan37). Florence and Russell are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.35, 37

Children of Florence Ann Miner and Russell Frederick Wolfinger:

 22i. Russell Keith Wolfinger, born 18 July 1946.
+23ii. 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.
 24iii. Donald Kay Wolfinger, born 3 July 1949.34
 25iv. Dale Frederick Wolfinger, born 3 October 1950.34
 26v. Steven Jack Wolfinger, born 16 December 1951.34
 27vi. Leon Patrick Wolfinger, born 29 November 1952.

8. LaMoyne Eloise Miner2 (William1), born 29 May 1929 in Michigan;4, 30, 38, 39, 40 died 17 September 2001.38, 39 LaMoyne married Albert M. Feldbauer (born 4 July 1925 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined;40, 41, 42 Albert died 10 December 1979 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan41, 42). LaMoyne and Albert are buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.38, 41

Children of LaMoyne Eloise Miner and Albert M. Feldbauer:

 28i. Danny Lee Feldbauer, born 16 May 1949 in Michigan.34, 40
 29ii. Terry Albert Feldbauer, born 22 April 1951.34
 30iii. Albert Michael Feldbauer, born 11 June 1957.34

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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).
  9. 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.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, Ruth E. Miller, born: 1918; died: 1959 (from record).
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Branch County, Michigan, Kenneth V. Miller, born: 1911; died: 1958 (from record).
  14. 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.
  15. 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).
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Paul F. Knapp, died: 5 October 1981 in Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan; born: 12 May 1918.
  21. 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].
  22. Find a Grave (website). Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan, Paul F. Knapp, born: unknown; died: 5 October 1981 (from record).
  23. 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).
  24. 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).
  25. 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.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Lillian Miner Odisher, born: 1923; died: 1979 (from record).
  27. 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.
  28. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lillian A. Odisher, died: 7 October 1978 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan; born: 3 November 1923.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, William Odisher, born: 1919; died: unknown (from record).
  33. 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].
  34. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  35. 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).
  36. 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.
  37. 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).
  38. 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).
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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).
  42. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Albert M. Feldbauer, died; 10 December 1979 in Coldwater, Branch [County], Michigan; born: 4 July 1925.
Third Generation
9. William Guy ‘Billie’ Weage3 (Marjorie,2 William1), born 26 December 1935 in Michigan;1, 2, 3 died 16 October 2006.1 Billie married, first, 20 May 1968 in Cameron County, Texas, Dorothy Lee Shaw4 (born ca. 1940, parents not determined4). Billie married, second, 14 October 1972, Linda Mearl _____5 (born 26 August 1945, parents not determined5, 6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 January 2004 in Bell County, Texas.5

10. Duane Leo Weage3 (Marjorie,2 William1), born 3 June 1938 in Michigan;2, 3, 7 died 26 September 2014.7 Duane married, first, Patsy Evelyn Buschow (born ____, parents not determined). Duane married, second, 29 July 1978 in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, Beverly Jean Cox8 (born 26 February 1944, parents not determined6).

Children of Duane Leo Weage and Patsy Evelyn Buschow:

 31i. Debra Lynn Weage, born 7 November 1958 in Hidalgo County, Texas.9
 32ii. Michael Duane Weage, born 17 February 1960 in Texas;10 died 8 April 1960 in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas.10
 33iii. Nancy Evelyn Weage, born 12 September 1961 in Hidalgo County, Texas.11

11. Suzanne Elaine Weage3 (Marjorie,2 William1), born 25 October 1940 in Michigan;3, 12, 13 died 19 October 2008.12, 13 Suzanne married, 21 November 1958, Robert Eugene Gump15 (born 6 January 1933 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, the son of Clarence Emerson Gump and Bernice LaVern Metzger;14, 15 Robert died 24 October 2001 in Bronson, Branch County, Michigan14, 15). Suzanne and Robert are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Noble Township, Branch County, Michigan.12, 14

15. Paula Jean Knapp3 (Cora,2 William1), born 17 August 1942 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;16, 17, 18 died 6 September 2008.17 Paula married, 8 October 1958 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, Willis David Phair16 (born 4 April 1936 in Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, the son of Willis R. Phair and Catheryn Clugg;16, 19 Willis died 20 June 201519). Willis is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.19

16. Diana Lee Knapp3 (Cora,2 William1), born 15 June 1943 in Michigan.6, 20 Diana married, first, _____ Risch (born ____, parents not determined). Diana married, second, 1990 in LaGrange County, Indiana, Homer Ray Draper22 (born 13 November 1941, parents not determined;21 Homer died 14 February 201121). Diana married, third, 15 February 2004 in Clarkston, Oakland County, Michigan, James John ‘Radar’ Bolitho23 (born 19 May 1951 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, parents not determined;23 Radar died 7 December 202223). Homer is buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan.21

Child of Diana Lee Knapp and _____ Risch:

 34i. James Ray Risch, born 14 September 1968.6

17. Eric Leon Baird3 (Cora,2 William1), born 24 May 1957.6 Eric married, 20 July 1997 in Lake County, Florida, Sandra Marie Cass24 (born 7 April 1955, parents not determined6).

18. Leo Thomas Odisher3 (Lillian,2 William1), born 14 December 1940 in Michigan.6, 25 Leo married, 20 January 1960, Loreta A. Nowak6 (born 8 March 1943, parents not determined6).

Children of Leo Thomas Odisher and Loreta A. Nowak:

+35i. Mark William Odisher, born 4 August 1962. Married Sharon Elaine Rathbun.
+36ii. 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.
 37iii. Bridget Rose Odisher, born 1 April 1965.6
 38iv. Amy Alice Odisher, born 7 June 1971.26

20. Roberta Connie Odisher3 (Lillian,2 William1), born 31 July 1945 in Michigan.6, 25 Roberta married David Edgar Ferris (born 26 August 1945 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, the son of Clair Wayne Ferris and Vera A. Palmateer;27, 28, 29 David died 3 July 2011 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan27, 28, 29). David is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch Water, Michigan.27

Children of Roberta Connie Odisher and David Edgar Ferris:

 39i. Kelly J. Ferris, born 23 September 1965.6
 40ii. David W. Ferris, born 1 May 1967.6

23. Michael Dean Wolfinger3 (Florence,2 William1), born 29 May 1947 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;30 died 16 June 2009 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.30 Michael married, 27 July 1971 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, Martha Jean Kintigh30 (born 29 December 1950, parents not determined6).

Children of Michael Dean Wolfinger and Martha Jean Kintigh:

 41i. Ruby Ann Wolfinger, born 24 February 1968.6
 42ii. Michael Lee Wolfinger, born 2 February 1970.6
 43iii. Melissa Jean ‘Missy’ Wolfinger, born 15 October 1971.6
 44iv. Billy Joe Wolfinger, born 15 June 1977.6

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, William Weage, age 32; Dorothy Lee Shaw, age 28; married on 20 May 1968 in Cameron [County], Texas.
  5. 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.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Duane Leo Weage, died: 26 September 2014; born: 3 June 1938.
  8. 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.
  9. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Debra Lynn Weage, born: 7 November 1958 in Hidalgo [County], Texas; father: Duane Leo Weage; mother: Patsy Evelyn Buschow.
  10. 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.
  11. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Nancy Evelyn Weage, born:12 September 1961 in Hidalgo [County], Texas; father: Duane Leo Weage; mother: Patsy Evelyn Buschow.
  12. 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).
  13. 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.
  14. 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).
  15. FamilySearch (website: familysearch.org), Robert Eugene Gump.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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].
  19. 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).
  20. 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.
  21. 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).
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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).
  25. 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.
  26. 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).
  27. 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).
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
Fourth Generation
35. Mark William Odisher4 (Leo,3 Lillian,2 William1), born 4 August 1962.1 Mark married, 20 August 2010, Sharon Elaine Rathbun1 (born 1 June 1960, parents not determined1).

36. Leo Scott Odisher4 (Leo,3 Lillian,2 William1), born 20 December 1963 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan;2 died 7 February 2000 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 Leo married, first, 1982, Kathy Sikorski2 (born 15 June 1952, parents not determined1). Leo married, second, 1990, Kimberly Back2 (born 1 September 1963, parents not determined1). Leo is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan.2

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. 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).