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Family HistoryFamily History - David Scriver Cramer


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 David Scriver Cramer and eight of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. David Scriver Cramer,1 born 1833 in Wayne County, New York (parents not determined).1 David married, 1856, Mary Ellen Gage1 (born 1835 in Cattaraugus County, New York, parents not determined1).

Child of David Scriver Cramer and Mary Ellen Gage:

+2i. Mary Elmuretta ‘Metta’ Cramer, born 1 August 1860; died 1937. Married Ellison Thomas Wilbur.

  1. The Past and Present of Shiawassee County, Michigan. The Michigan Historical Publishing Association, Lansing, Michigan. 1906? Available at University of Michigan Library online (quod.lib.umich.edu). Page 540-542, biographical sketch of Ellison T. Wilbur. The sketch includes vital and biographical details, and the names of various relatives, including his parents, Richard E. Wilbur and Ann Elizabeth Gazley.
Second Generation
2. Mary Elmuretta ‘Metta’ Cramer2 (David1), born 1 August 1860;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 1937.6 Metta married, 1 January 1885 in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, Ellison Thomas Wilbur1, 4, 5, 10 (born 13 April 1852 in Ontario Township, Wayne County, New York, the son of Richard Ellison Wilbor and Ann Elizabeth Gazlay;1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 Ellison died 23 January 1923 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan7, 9). Metta and Ellison are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan.6, 9

Children of Mary Elmuretta ‘Metta’ Cramer and Ellison Thomas Wilbur:

+3i. Glenn Richard Wilbur, born 14 October 1885 in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Married Susie D. Tucker.
 4ii. Ellison T. Wilbur, born 10 April 1886 in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.11
+5iii. Mary Elizabeth Wilbur, born 10 April 1887 in Michigan; died 1969. Married Glenn H. Burt.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Shiawassee County, Owosso Township, Enumeration District 93, Sheet No. 12B; family of Ellison T. Wilbur (48, New York, Apr 1852, farmer (and enumerator of this census page)]; wife of 15 years Mary E. Wilbur (39, Michigan, Aug 1860, 2 children, 2 living); son Glenn R. Wilbur (14, Michigan, Oct 1855); daughter Mary E. Wilbur (13, Michigan, Apr 1887); father Richard E. Wilbur (73, New York, Aug 1826, capitalist, divorced).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Shiawassee County, Owosso Township, Enumeration District 94, Sheet No. 8B; family of E. T. Wilbur (58, New York, farmer, first married age 25); wife Mary Wilbur (49, Michigan, first married age 25).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Shiawassee County, Byron Village, Enumeration District 78-3, Sheet No. 2A; family of Glenn H. Burt (39, Michigan, teacher, public school); wife Mary E. Burt (43, Michigan); son Ellison K. Burt (13, Michigan); daughter Mary E. Burt (12, Michigan); mother-in-law Mary E. Wilbur (69, Michigan, widow).
  4. The Wildbores in America: A Family Tree, by John Reid Wilbor. Baltimore, Md., Press of G. W. King Print Co. 1933. Available at Heritage Quest (website).
  5. The Past and Present of Shiawassee County, Michigan. The Michigan Historical Publishing Association, Lansing, Michigan. 1906? Available at University of Michigan Library online (quod.lib.umich.edu). Page 540-542, biographical sketch of Ellison T. Wilbur. The sketch includes vital and biographical details, and the names of various relatives, including his parents, Richard E. Wilbur and Ann Elizabeth Gazley.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan; Mary E. Cramer Wilbur; Mother / Mary E. Wilbur / 1880 - 1937 [from gravestone]. The record indicates her parents were David Scriver Cramer (1833-1907) and Mary Ellen (Gage) Cramer (1835-1908).
  7. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Ellison T. Cuilbur [sic, Wilbur], died: 23 January 1923 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan; born: 13 April 1852 in Ontario, New York; father: Richard Cuilbur [sic, Wilbur]; mother: Anna E. Gazley.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Wayne County, Ontario, Page No. 24, family of Richard E. Wilber (33, New York, farmer); Ann E. Wilber (30, New York); Elison Wilber (8, New York); Ann Gasley (63, New York); Fredrick Chapman (42, New York, farm laborer).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan; Ellison T. Wilbur: Father / Ellison T. Wilbur / 1852 - 1923 [from gravestone]. The record indicates his parents were Richard E. Wilbur (1825-1902) and Ann Elizabeth (Gazley) Wilbur; and his spouse was Mary E. (Cramer) Wilbur (1860-1937).
  10. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Ellison T. Wilbur, age 32, born in N.Y., and Mary Elmuretta Cramer, age 24, Mich., married on 1 January 1885 in Owosso.
  11. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Ellison T. Wilbur, born 10 April 1886 in Owosso; father: Ellison T. Wilbur, born in N.Y.; mother: Mary E. Wilbur, born in Mich.
Third and Fourth Generations
3. Glenn Richard Wilbur3 (Mary ‘Metta’,2 David1), born 14 October 1885 in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Glenn married, 19 April 1911 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan, Susie D. Tucker6 (born ca. 1888 in St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan, the daughter of Horace Tucker and Mary Estes3, 4, 6).

Children of Glenn Richard Wilbur and Susie D. Tucker:

 6i. Mary L. Wilbur, born ca. 1913 in Michigan.3, 4
 7ii. Robert T. Wilbur, born ca. November 1917 in Michigan.3, 4

5. Mary Elizabeth Wilbur3 (Mary ‘Metta’,2 David1), born 10 April 1887 in Michigan;2, 5, 7, 8, 9 died 1969.7 Mary married, 23 December 1914 in Corunna, Shiawassee County, Michigan, Glenn H. Burt7, 10, 11 (born ca. 1891 in Michigan, the son of Silas K. Burt and Alta E. Miller;8, 9, 10 Glenn died 194510). Mary and Glenn are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan.10, 7

Children of Mary Elizabeth Wilbur and Glenn H. Burt:

 8i. Ellison K. Burt, born ca. 1917 in Michigan.8, 9
 9ii. Mary E. Burt, born ca. 1918 in Michigan.8, 9

  1. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Glenn Richard Wilbur, born: 14 Oct 1885 in Owosso Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan; father: Ellison T. Wilbur; mother: Nettie Cramer Wilbur.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Shiawassee County, Owosso Township, Enumeration District 93, Sheet No. 12B; family of Ellison T. Wilbur (48, New York, Apr 1852, farmer (and enumerator of this census page)]; wife of 15 years Mary E. Wilbur (39, Michigan, Aug 1860, 2 children, 2 living); son Glenn R. Wilbur (14, Michigan, Oct 1855); daughter Mary E. Wilbur (13, Michigan, Apr 1887); father Richard E. Wilbur (73, New York, Aug 1826, capitalist, divorced).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Clinton County, Greenbush Township, Enumeration District 10, Sheet No. 5A; family of Glenn R. Wilbur (34, Michigan, farmer, gen. farm); wife Susie D. Wilbur (32, Michigan); daughter Mary L. Wilbur (7, Michigan); son Robert T. Wilbur (2 10/12, Michigan).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Clinton County, Greenbush, Enumeration District 19-13, Sheet No. 10B; family of Glenn Wilbur (44, Michigan, farmer, general farm); wife Susie Wilbur (42, Michigan); daughter Mary L. Wilbur (17, Michigan); son Robert Wilbur (13, Wilbur).
  5. The Past and Present of Shiawassee County, Michigan. The Michigan Historical Publishing Association, Lansing, Michigan. 1906? Available at University of Michigan Library online (quod.lib.umich.edu). Page 540-542, biographical sketch of Ellison T. Wilbur. The sketch includes vital and biographical details, and the names of various relatives, including his parents, Richard E. Wilbur and Ann Elizabeth Gazley.
  6. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Glenn R. Wilbur, age 25, born in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Mich.; father: Ellison F. Wilbur; mother: Mary C. Cramer; and Susie D. Tucker, age 23, born in St. Johns, Clinton Co., Mich.; father: Horace Tucker; mother: Mary Estes; married 19 April 1911 in St. Johns, Mich.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan; Mary E. Wilbur Burt: Mother / Mary E. Burt / 1887 - 1969 [from gravestone]. The record indicates her parents were Ellison Wilbur and Mary (Cramer) Wilbur, and her husband was Glenn H. Burt (1891 - 1945).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Shiawassee County, Ososso Township, Enumeration District 247, Sheet No. 5A; family of Glenn H. Burt (28, Michigan, teacher, rural school); wife Mary E. Burt (31, Michigan); son Ellison L. Burt (3, Michigan); daughter Mary E. Burt (2, Michigan).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Shiawassee County, Byron Village, Enumeration District 78-3, Sheet No. 2A; family of Glenn H. Burt (39, Michigan, teacher, public school); wife Mary E. Burt (43, Michigan); son Ellison K. Burt (13, Michigan); daughter Mary E. Burt (12, Michigan); mother-in-law Mary E. Wilbur (69, Michigan, widow).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan; Glenn H. Burt: Father / Glenn H. Burt / 1891 - 1945 [from gravestone]. The record indicates his wife was Mary E. Wilbur Burt (1887 - 1969).
  11. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Glenn H. Burn, age 27, born in Michigan; teacher; father: Silas K. Burt; mother: Alta E. Miller; and Mary E. Wilbur, age 27, born in Owosso; teacher; father: Ellison T. Wilbur; mother: Mary E. Cramer; married 23 Dec. 1914 in Corunna.