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Family HistoryFamily History - Marion Hazel Tefft


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 Marion Hazel Tefft and three of her descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Marion Hazel Tefft,1 born 3 December 1891 in Saint Charles, Saginaw County, Michigan, the daughter of Henry Clay Tefft and Sarah Jane Hatt;1, 2, 3, 4 died 24 October 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.2, 5 Marion married, first, 11 March 1912 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Leo D. Gray7 (born 1890 in Michigan, parents not determined;6, 7 Leo died January 19696). Marion married, second, 21 May 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, John Henry Cummings9 (born 1870 in New York, the son of George W. Cummings and Harriet M. Lane;4, 8, 9 John died May 19298). Marion married, third, 2 February 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Arthur M. Gordon11 (born ____, the son of J. M. Gordon and Margaret McMullen; Arthur died July 196210). Marion is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.5 Leo is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 John is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.8 Arthur is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.10

Children of Marion Hazel Tefft and Leo D. Gray:

 2i. Preston Gray, born ca. 1913 in Michigan.4
 3ii. Rowland C. Gray, born ca. 1915 in Michigan.4, 12
 4iii. Searle U. Gray, born ca. 1917 in Michigan.4, 13

  1. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Saginaw County, 1891, Hazel Tefft, born: 3 December 1891 in St. Charles; parents: Henry C. Tefft, born in York State, clerk, and Sarah Tefft, born in York State.
  2. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Gordon, Marion H., died: 24 October 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; born: 3 December 1891 in St. Charles, Michigan; married; father: Henry Clay Tefft; mother: Sara Jane Hatt.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Saginaw County, St. Charles, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 10B, Henry C. Tefft, 56, New York, May 1844, ins. agt.; wife of 19 years Sarah J. Tefft, 45, New York, Jany. 1855, 7 children, 6 living; daughter Gladys Tefft, 15, Michigan, Aug. 1884; son Rolla Tefft, 13, Michigan, Nov. 1886; daughter Holter Tefft, 11, Michigan, May 1889; daughter Hazel Tefft, 8, Michigan, Dec. 1891; daughter Marjorie Tefft, 5, Michigan, May 1895; son Chas. H. Tefft, 2, Michigan, Oct. 1897.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 49, Sheet 3B, Henry Cummings, 48, Connecticut, millright; wife Hazel M. Cummings, 28, Michigan, shop girl, factory; step-son Preston Gray, 7, Michigan; step-son Rolland C. Gray, 5, Michigan; step-son Searle U. Gray, 3, Michigan; mother-in-law Sarah Tefft, 64, New York, widow.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Marion Hazel Gordon, born: unknown; died: 26 October 1948 [note indicates this is her burial date] (from record).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Leo D. Gray, born: 1890; died: January 1969 (from record, which includes a note: Burial Date January 8, 1969; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one spouse).
  7. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Leo D. Gray, 21, Michigan, ticket agent, not previously married, father: Alonzo P. Gray; mother: Obidiah DeWolf; and Hazel M. Teft, 19, Michigan, not previously married; father: Henry C. Teft; mother: Sarah Hall; married on 11 March 1912 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, John H. Cummings, born: unknown; died: 10 May 1929 [note indicates this is the burial date] (from record). His gravestone indicates dates 1870-1929.
  9. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, County of Calhoun, Image 1079 of 1248, John H. Cummings, 49, born in New York, millwright, 1 previous marriage, father: George W. Cummings; mother: Harriet M. Lane; and Hazel M. Gray / Haze. M. Teft, 27, Michigan, 1 previous marriage, father: Henry C. Teft; mother: Sarah J. Hatt; married on 21 May 1919 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Arthur M. Gordon, born: unknown; died: 30 July 1962 [note indicates this is his burial date] (from record).
  11. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, County of Calhoun, Arthur M. Gordon, 47, born in Canada, pharmacist, 1 previous marriage; father: J. M. Gordon; mother: Margaret McMullen; and Marion H. Buell / Marion H. Tefft, 48, St. Charles, Mich., no previous marriages [sic, she was previously married at least once] father: Henry Clay Tefft; mother: Sarah Jane Holt; married on 2 February 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-10, Sheet No. 6A, Harvey B. Mueller, 37, Illinois, first married age 24, salesman, oil burners; wife Marjarie M. Mueller, 34, Michigan, first married age 20; mother-in-law Sarah J. Teeft [sic], 75, New York, widow; nephew Rowland C. Gray, 15, Michigan.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1803, Sheet No. 5B, Harriet Pell, 39, Michigan, widow; nephew Searle Gray, 13, Michigan.