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Family HistoryFamily History - Rolland G. Marsh


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Rolland G. Marsh and seven of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Rolland G. Marsh,1 born 17 March 1896 in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan, the son of Frank G. Marsh and Elizabeth Youry;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 16 October 1955 in Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan.1 Rolland married, first, 7 January 1921 in Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan, Aleta Harriet Dunn6 (born ca. 1901, the daughter of William Dunn and Espa P. Rogers6). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 March 1927 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.1 Rolland married, second, 8 August 1927 in Greenville, Montcalm County, Michigan, Gladys E. ‘Toot’ Jones2 (born 24 October 1909 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel Jefferson Jones and Alice Edna Crippen;3, 7, 8, 9, 10 Toot died 23 March 2000 in Emmet County, Michigan7). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 July 1941 in Emmet County, Michigan.1 Rolland married, third, 14 February 1942, Elizabeth Peters1 (born 1907 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined;4, 5, 11 Elizabeth died 7 November 1956 in Wayne County, Michigan11). Rolland is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan.1 Toot is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan.7 Elizabeth is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan.11

Children of Rolland G. Marsh and Aleta Harriet Dunn:

 2i. Maxine Janette Marsh, born 27 December 1921;12, 13 died 1 September 1922 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.12, 13 Maxine is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.12
 3ii. Rolland M. Marsh, born 28 November 1923 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan;14, 15 died 17 July 1926 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.14, 15 Rolland is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.14
 4iii. Aleta Louise Marsh, born 26 December 1925 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan;16 died 1 July 1926 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.16

Children of Rolland G. Marsh and Gladys E. ‘Toot’ Jones:

 5i. John Lawrence Marsh, born 27 April 1928 in Michigan;3, 4, 17 died 11 March 1997 in Orange County, California.17
 6ii. Harold G. Marsh, born 2 January 1930 in Emmet County, Michigan;3, 4, 18 died 2 September 1999 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington.18 Harold is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan.18
 7iii. Keith D. Marsh, born 22 June 1932 in Michigan.4, 5, 19
 8iv. Marilyn J. Marsh, born ca. 1935 in Michigan.4, 5

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmett County, Michigan, Rolland W. Marsh, born: 17 July 1896 in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan; died: 16 October 1955 in Harbor Springs, Emmett County, Michigan (from record, which includes details of his wives and marriages; and provides the names and links for his parents, one wife, and one child).
  2. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Rolland Marsh, 31, Michigan, linotype operator; father: Frank G. Marsh; mother: Elizabeth Youry; previously married once; Gladys Jones, 18, Michigan; father: Dan Jones; mother: Alice Crippen; not previously married; married on 8 August 1927 in Greenville, Montcalm County, Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Emmet County, Harbor Springs, E.D. 24-7, Sheet No. 11B, Rolland G. Marsh, 33, Michigan, first married age 24, printer, publishing company; wife Gladys E. Marsh, 20, Michigan, first married age 17; son John L. Marsh, 1 11/12, Michigan; Harold G. Marsh, 2/12, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Emmet County, Harbor Springs, E.D. 24-8, Sheet No. 2A, Rolland Marsh, 43, Michigan, printer, newspaper; wife Elizabeth Marsh, 32, Pennsylvania; son Jack Marsh, 12, Michigan; son Halzene Marsh, 10, Michigan; son Keith D. Marsh, 7, Michigan; daughter Marilyn Marsh, 5, Michigan; father Frank Marsh, 71, Michigan, widow, plumber, plumbing co.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, E.D. 85-1308, Sheet No. 41, Rolland Marsh, 53, Michigan, printer, newspaper; wife Elizabeth A. Marsh, 42, Pennsylvania; son Keith D. Marsh, 17, Michigan; daughter Marilyn J. Marsh, 15, Michigan.
  6. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Rolland Marsh, age 24, father: Frank G. Marsh; mother: Elizabeth Young; Aleta Dunn, age 20, father: Wm. Dunn; mother: Espa P. Rogers; married on 7 January 1921 in Ithaca, Gratiot [County], Michigan.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmett County, Michigan, Gladys J. Brunet, born: 24 October 1909 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan; died: 23 March 2000 in Emmet County, Michigan (from record, which includes notes giving the names of her parents and three husbands who all predeceased her, one marriage date, and having had two children by her first husband).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Isabella County, Union Township, E.D. 101, Sheet No. 19A, Daniel J. Jones, 19, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 1 year Allace [sic] E. Jones, 19, Arkansas, 1 child, 1 living; daughter Gladys E. Jones, 5/12, Michigan.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Isabella County, Fremont Township, E.D. 201, Sheet No. 8A-B, Daniel J. Jones, 29, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife Alice E. Jones, 29, Arkansas; daughter Gladys E. Jones, 10, Michigan; daughter Laura L. Jones, 8, Michigan; son Mylo J. Jones, 7, Michigan; daughter Ruth Jones, 5, Michigan; son Clinton Jones, 3 4/12, Michigan.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Emmet County, Harbor Springs, E.D. 24-13, Sheet No. 5, Rudolph Peters, 44, Pennsylvania, managing retail grocery store; wife Gladys Peters, 40, Michigan, retail grocery store clerking; daughter Nancy Peters, 10, Florida; sister [sic, step-sister] Ruth Flynn, 35, Michigan.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmett County, Michigan, Elizabeth Peters Marsh, born: 1907 in Pennsylvania; died: 7 November 1956 in Wayne County, Michigan (from record, which includes the names of her parents and her marriage date; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, Maxine Janette Marsh, born: 1 September 1922 [sic, she was actually born 27 December 1921 based on her death record]; died: 1 September 1922 (from record, which includes a note naming her parents).
  13. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Maxine Marsh, died: 1 September 1922 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; age: 8 months 5 days [so constructed birth date: 27 December 1921]; father: Rolland Marsh; mother: Aleta Dunn.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, Rolland M. Marsh, born: 1923; died: 17 July 1926 (from record, which includes a note naming his parents and birth and death places).
  15. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Rolland M. Marsh, died: 17 July 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella [County], Michigan; born: 28 November 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; father: Rolland Marsh; mother: Aleta Harriet Dunn.
  16. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Aleta Louise Marsh, died: 1 July 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella [County], Michigan; born: 26 December 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; father: Rolland Marsh; mother: Aleta Harriet Dunn.
  17. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). John Larry Marsh, died: 11 March 1997 in Orange [County], California; born: 27 April 1928 in Michigan.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmett County, Michigan, Sgt. Harold Gene Marsh, born: 2 January 1930 in Emmet County, Michigan; died: 2 September 1999 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington (from record, which provides the name and link for his father).
  19. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.