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Family HistoryFamily History - Johathan Conklin


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 Johathan Conklin and 64 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Johathan Conklin,1 born ca. 1830 in New York (parents not determined).1, 2 Johathan married Margaret Croft (born ca. 1828 in New Jersey, parents not determined1, 2).

Child of Johathan Conklin and Margaret Croft:

+2i. Hannah L. Conklin, born 7 May 1865 in Orange County, New York; died 5 January 1929 in Covert Township, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Albert Leroy Crippen.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawton, Page No. 11, Jonathan Conklin, 40, New York, furnace man; Margaret Conklin, 42, New Jersey; Moses Conklin, 16, New York; Elizabeth Conklin, 13, New York; Thomas Conklin, 10, New York; Robert Conklin, 8, New York; Hannah Conklin, 5, New York.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor, E.D. 207, Page No. 22B, Jonathan Conklin, 50, NY, teamster; wife Margaret Conklin, 50, NJ; son Moses Conklin, 26, NY, mason, brick; son Robert Conklin, 19, NY, laborer; daughter Hannah Conklin, 16, NY; son Edward Conklin, 5, Mich.
Second Generation
2. Hannah L. Conklin2 (Johathan1), born 7 May 1865 in Orange County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 5 January 1929 in Covert Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.1 Hannah married, ca. 1883, Albert Leroy Crippen4 (born March 1857 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Thomas Crippen and Margaret Loftus;4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Albert died 18 October 1927 in Covert Township, Van Buren County, Michigan6). Hannah and Albert are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 6

Children of Hannah L. Conklin and Albert Leroy Crippen:

+3i. Robert Leroy Crippin, born 24 March 1884 in Michigan; died 10 December 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married (1) Arabelle Welker Married (2) Blanche M. Thompson.
+4ii. Margaret May Crippin, born 22 February 1885 in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan; died 14 December 1973 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married (1) Orley Elbridge Nutting Married (2) Harry Raymond Birdsey.
 5iii. (son) Crippen, born 16 December 1889 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.9
 6iv. Clair Jonathan Crippin, born 8 December 1890 in Michigan;4, 10, 11 died 20 January 1938.10 Clair is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.10
+7v. Annabelle A. Crippin, born 8 January 1892 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 29 October 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Francis Lloyd Beckwith.
+8vi. Ralph Crippin, born 6 May 1894 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 8 March 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married (1) Monteese Alice Holly Married (2) Elizabeth E. ‘Bess’ _____.
+9vii. Alice Elizabeth Crippin, born 12 February 1899 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 3 August 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Benjamin Merl Beckwith.
 10viii. Paul Crippin, born 12 July 1902 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;5, 12, 13 died 15 June 1928 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.12, 13 Paul is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.12
+11ix. Edward Lyle Crippen, born 1 October 1904 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 15 July 1953. Married Elsie Cox (née Jess) .
+12x. Lena H. Crippen, born 30 April 1907 in Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 4 November 1977 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Samuel Picone.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Hannah L. Conklin Crippin, born: 7 May 1865 in New York; died: 5 January 1929 in Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes provides the names and links for her husband and four children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawton, Page No. 11, Jonathan Conklin, 40, New York, furnace man; Margaret Conklin, 42, New Jersey; Moses Conklin, 16, New York; Elizabeth Conklin, 13, New York; Thomas Conklin, 10, New York; Robert Conklin, 8, New York; Hannah Conklin, 5, New York.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor, E.D. 207, Page No. 22B, Jonathan Conklin, 50, NY, teamster; wife Margaret Conklin, 50, NJ; son Moses Conklin, 26, NY, mason, brick; son Robert Conklin, 19, NY, laborer; daughter Hannah Conklin, 16, NY; son Edward Conklin, 5, Mich.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 133, Sheet No. 9A, Bert Crippin, 43, Michigan, Mar. 1857, farmer; wife of 17 years Hannah Crippin, 33, New York, May 1867, 7 children, 6 living; son Robert Crippin, 16, Michigan, March 1884; daughter Marguerite Crippin, 14, Michigan, Jan. 1886; son Clair Crippin, 12, Michigan, Dec. 1887; daughter Anna Crippin, 8, Michigan, Jan. 1892; son Ralph Crippin, 6, Michigan, May 1894; daughter Alice Crippin, 1, Michigan, Feb. 1899.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 7A, Albert Crippen, 52, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 26 years Hannah Crippen, 43, New York, 12 children, 9 living; daughter Anna Crippen, 18, Michigan; son Ralph Crippen, 16, Michigan; daughter Alice Crippen, 11, Michigan; son Paul Crippen, 7, Michigan; son Edward Crippen, 5, Michigan; daughter Lena Crippen, 2, Michigan.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Albert Leroy Crippin, born: 1857 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 18 October 1927 in Covert, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; includes a note: Divorced but buried on same plot as former wife; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and four children).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Van Buren County, Township of Decatur, Page 158, Thomas Crippin, 27, NY, farmer; Margaret Crippin, 22, Ireland; Albert Crippin, 3, Ireland; Mary Crippin, 1, Ireland [the birthplace shown on this census page for the two children is incorrect; both were born in Michigan].
  8. 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.
  9. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; (male) Crippen, born: 16 December 1889 in Arlington, Mich.; father: Albert Crippen, born in Michigan, farmer; mother: Hannah Crippen, born in New York.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Clair Jonathan Crippin, born: 8 December 1890; died: 20 January 1938 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 5A, Robert Crippin, 26, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of one year Arabelle Crippin, 25, Michigan, no children; brother Clare Crippin, 20, Michigan, laborer, general farm.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Paul Crippin, born: 1902; died: 1928 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and three siblings).
  13. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Paul Crippen, died: 15 June 1928 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan; born: 12 July 1902 in Bangor, Michigan; single; father: Albert Crippen; mother: Hannar [sic] Conklin.
Third Generation
3. Robert Leroy Crippin3 (Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 24 March 1884 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 10 December 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 2 Robert married, first, 14 February 1909 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Arabelle Welker9 (born 27 February 1885 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of Jeremiah Welker and Martha Miller;4, 5, 6, 7 Arabelle died 15 February 1939 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan7, 8). Robert married, second, 1 March 1940 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Blanche M. Thompson11 (born 16 June 1899 in Allegan County, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Thompson and Iva Miller;10, 11 Blanche died 2 May 1984 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan10). Robert is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.1 Arabelle is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.7

4. Margaret May Crippin3 (Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 22 February 1885 in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan;3, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 died 14 December 1973 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.13, 18 Margaret married, first, 24 June 1902 in McDonald, Van Buren County, Michigan, Orley Elbridge Nutting20 (born 2 September 1881 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Elbridge White Nutting and Maranda Betsy Drake;14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21 Orley died 14 December 1930 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan19, 21). Margaret married, second, 14 March 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Harry Raymond Birdsey23 (born 25 December 1882 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Adelbert M. Birdsey and Rosalie L. Martin;17, 22, 23, 24 Harry died 5 April 1966 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan22, 24). Margaret is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.13 Orley is buried in Thomas Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.19 Harry is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.22

Children of Margaret May Crippin and Orley Elbridge Nutting:

+13i. Marion M. Nutting, born 9 February 1903 in Michigan; died 8 September 1973 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Lew W. Loveland.
+14ii. Mary Bell Nutting, born ca. 1909 in Michigan. Married (1) Arthur Leland Monk Married (2) Ernest Neal Brown.
+15iii. Dorotha Nutting, born 23 September 1913 in Michigan; died 15 August 2002. Married (1) George Elmer Bitter Married (2) Clancy Jones.

7. Annabelle A. Crippin3 (Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 8 January 1892 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 25, 26, 27 died 29 October 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.28 Annabelle married, 11 September 1912 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Francis Lloyd Beckwith30 (born 2 March 1891 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Austin Ormond Beckwith and Jeanett Pauline Jones;27, 29, 30 Francis died 30 August 1954 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan29). Francis is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.29

Child of Annabelle A. Crippin and Francis Lloyd Beckwith:

+16i. Agatha Pauline Beckwith, born 6 August 1913 in Michigan; died 25 November 1977 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Married (1) LaVerne N. Harvey Married (2) Paul Douglas Kiry.

8. Ralph Crippin3 (Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 6 May 1894 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 31, 32, 33 died 8 March 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.31 Ralph married, first, 10 March 1917, Monteese Alice Holly34 (born ca. 1899 in Ohio, the daughter of Eugene Holly and Nona Lewis;34 Monteese died 2 February 1918 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan35). Ralph married, second, Elizabeth E. ‘Bess’ _____ (born 25 April 1894 in Illinois, parents not determined;32, 33, 36, 37 Bess died 11 June 1971 in Grand Junction, Van Buren County, Michigan36, 37). Ralph is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.31 Bess is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.36

Child of Ralph Crippin and Monteese Alice Holly:

+17i. LaRue I. Crippin, born 18 December 1917 in McDonald, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 6 October 1990 in Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married (1) John Zacharias, Jr. Married (2) Walter McWhirter Married (3) Walter A. Roung.

9. Alice Elizabeth Crippin3 (Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 12 February 1899 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 26, 38 died 3 August 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.38 Alice married, 1917, Benjamin Merl Beckwith39 (born 17 September 1895 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Austin Ormond Beckwith and Jeanett Pauline Jones39). Alice is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.38

Children of Alice Elizabeth Crippin and Benjamin Merl Beckwith:

+18i. Laurence Clair Beckwith, born 13 July 1918 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 1 April 1999 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Janet Ruth McCulloch.
+19ii. Melvin Merle Beckwith, born 20 October 1919 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 14 August 1944 in France. Married Betty Jean Goodrode.
 20iii. Duane Everett Beckwith, born 18 March 1921 in Michigan;40 died 31 August 1921.40 Duane is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.40
+21iv. Virginia Irene Beckwith, born 31 March 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 19 December 1996 in Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio. Married (1) Frederick A. Ninke Married (2) Eugene Norman Landeck.

11. Edward Lyle Crippen3 (Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 1 October 1904 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan;26, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 died 15 July 1953.42 Edward married, 19 May 1934 in La Porte, La Porte County, Indiana, Elsie Cox (née Jess) 43 (born 28 May 1905 in Berrien Center, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Herman C. Jess and Emma W. Ehlert;43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 Elsie died 24 October 1990 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan46, 47). Edward is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.42

12. Lena H. Crippen3 (Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 30 April 1907 in Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan;26, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 died 4 November 1977 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.50, 51 Lena married, 2 December 1929 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Samuel Picone55 (born 18 July 1900 in Sicily, Italy, parents not determined;52, 53, 54 Samuel died 27 March 197554). Lena and Samuel are buried in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.50, 54

Child of Lena H. Crippen and Samuel Picone:

 22i. Gracia Picone, born ca. 1939 in Michigan.53

  1. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Robert L. Crippin, born: 1884; died: 1956 (from record, which provides the names and links for two wives).
  2. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Robert Leroy Crippin, died: 10 December 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 24 March 1884 in Michigan; father: Albert Crippin; mother: Hannah Conklin; wife: Blanche M. Crippin.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 133, Sheet No. 9A, Bert Crippin, 43, Michigan, Mar. 1857, farmer; wife of 17 years Hannah Crippin, 33, New York, May 1867, 7 children, 6 living; son Robert Crippin, 16, Michigan, March 1884; daughter Marguerite Crippin, 14, Michigan, Jan. 1886; son Clair Crippin, 12, Michigan, Dec. 1887; daughter Anna Crippin, 8, Michigan, Jan. 1892; son Ralph Crippin, 6, Michigan, May 1894; daughter Alice Crippin, 1, Michigan, Feb. 1899.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 5A, Robert Crippin, 26, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of one year Arabelle Crippin, 25, Michigan, no children; brother Clare Crippin, 20, Michigan, laborer, general farm.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 6A, Robert L. Crippin, 35, Michigan, farmer, home farm; wife Arabelle Crippin, 34, Michigan; daughter LaRue I. Crippin, 4, Michigan [LaRue is actually the daughter of Robert’s brother Ralph Crippin].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-7, Sheet No. 5A, Robert Criffen [sic, Crippin], 46, Michigan, first married age 25, farmer, general farm; wife Arabelle Criffen, 45, Michigan, first married age 24; daughter LaRue Criffen, 12, Michigan [LaRue is the daughter of Robert’s brother Ralph]; laborer Cassie Cook, 46, Michigan, divorced, laborer, farm.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Arabella Welker Crippin, born: 27 February 1885 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 15 February 1939 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and husband).
  8. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Muriel Link Collection, Obituary dated 16 February 1939, Mrs. Arabelle Crippen, died Wednesday 15 February 1939. The article provides the names of her husband, parents, two brothers, and “an adopted daughter, Mrs. Larue McWhirter, of Bangor.”
  9. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Robert L. Crippen, age 24, born in Michigan, father: Albert L. Crippen; mother: Hannah Conklin; Arabelle Welker, age 23, Michigan, father: Jeremiah Welker; mother: Martha Miller; married on 14 February 1909 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Blanche M. Thompson Crippin, born: 16 June 1899 in Allegan County, Michigan; died: 2 May 1984 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and links for her husband).
  11. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Marriage License No. 13287 and Certificate, Robert L. Crippin, age 55, born in Bangor, Michigan, married once, father: Albert Crippin; mother: Hannah Conklin; Blanche M. McCulloch, age 46, born in Allegan, Michigan, father: Frank Thompson; mother: Iva Miller; maiden name: Blanche Thompson; married on 1 March 1940 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  12. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Margaret Cuppen [sic, may also be interpreted as Crippen], born: 22 February 1885 in Lee, Allegan County, Michigan; father: Albert Cuppen, born in Michigan, farmer; mother: Hannah Cuppen, born in New York.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Margaret M. Birdsey, born: 1886; died: 1973 (from record, which provides the names and links for one husband and one child).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 7A, Arlie Nutting, 28, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 8 years Margaret Nutting, 24, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Marion Nutting, 7, Michigan; daughter Mary Bell Nutting, 1, Michigan.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Allegan County, Allegan, E.D. 3, Sheet No. 15B, Orley Nutting, 38, Michigan, laborer; wife Margaret Nutting, 33, Michigan; daughter Marion Nutting, 16, Michigan; daughter Mary Nutting 10, Michigan; daughter Dorothy Nutting, 6, Michigan.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 4B, Orlie E. Nutting, 48, Michigan, first married age 20, laborer, ry. section; wife Margaret M. Nutting, 44, Michigan, first married age 16, dressmaker; daughter Dorothy L. Nutting, 16, Michigan.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Royalton Township, E.D. 11-71, Sheet No. 8A, Harry R. Birdsey, 57, Michigan, farmer, farming; wife Margaret M. Birdsey, 55, Michigan; lodger Volla Miller, 54, Michigan, widow, teacher, teaching.
  18. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Margaret M. Birdsey, died: 14 December 1973 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 22 January 1886 [sic, her birth record shows 22 February 1885 as her birth date].
  19. Find a Grave (website). Thomas Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Orley E. Nutting, born: 1881; died: 1930 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and one child).
  20. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Olie Elbridge Nutting, age 20, born in Michigan, farmer, father: Elbridge Nutting; mother: Miranda Drake; Maggie May Crippen, age 17, born in Michigan; father: Albert Crippen; mother: Hannah Conklin; married on 24 June 1902 in McDonald, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  21. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Orley Elbridge Nutting, died: 14 December 1930 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 2 September 1881 in Bangor, Michigan; father: Elbridge Nutting; mother: Miranda Drake.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Harry Raymond Birdsey, born: 25 December 1882 in Saint Joseph Township, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 1966 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, two wives, and three children).
  23. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Marriage License No. 45 and Certificate, Harry Raymond Birdsey, age 52, born in Michigan, farmer; previously married twice; father: A. M. Birdsey; mother’s maiden name: Wygant; Margaret May Nuttings, age 49, born in Michigan; father: Albert; mother’s maiden name: Conklin; maiden name: Crippen; married on 14 March 1935 in St. Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.
  24. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Harry Raymond Birdsey, died: 5 April 1966 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 25 December 1882 in St. Joseph Township, Michigan; father: Dell Birdsey; spouse: Margaret Birdsey.
  25. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Anna Crippin, born: 8 January 1892 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Albert Crippin, farmer, born in Michigan; mother: Hannah Crippin, born in New York.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 7A, Albert Crippen, 52, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 26 years Hannah Crippen, 43, New York, 12 children, 9 living; daughter Anna Crippen, 18, Michigan; son Ralph Crippen, 16, Michigan; daughter Alice Crippen, 11, Michigan; son Paul Crippen, 7, Michigan; son Edward Crippen, 5, Michigan; daughter Lena Crippen, 2, Michigan.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 10B, Francis L. Beckwith, 27, Michigan, farmer, general farm; Anna A. Beckwith, 27, Michigan; daughter Agatha G. Beckwith, 6, Michigan.
  28. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Annabelle Crippen Beckwith, died: 29 October 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Bert Crippen; mother: Hannah Conklin.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Francis Lloyd Beckwith, born: 2 March 1891 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 30 August 1954 in South Haven, Van Buren, Michigan (from record, which includes notes about his four wives and children by them; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, one wife and one child).
  30. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Francis Beckwith, age 21, born in Bangor, M[ichigan]; farmer; father: Austin Beckwith; mother: Jenny Jones; Anna Crippen, age 20, born in Lawrence M[ichigan]; domestic; father: Bert Crippen; mother: Anna Conklin; married on 11 September 2012 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, M[ichigan].
  31. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Ralph Crippin, born: 6 May 1894 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 8 March 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and three siblings).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Macomb County, East Detroit, E.D. 50-12, Sheet No. 13B, Ralph Crippin, 45, Michigan, coiler, factory; wife Elizabeth Crippin, 45, Illinois.
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor, E.D. 80-17, Sheet No. 8, Ralph Crippin, 55, Michigan; Elizabeth Crippin, 56, Illinois; lodger Minna Loveland, 81, Michigan, widow.
  34. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Ralph Crippin, age 22, born in Michigan; father: Albert Crippin; mother: Hannah Conklin; Monteese A. Holly, age 18, born in Ohio; father: Eugene Holly; mother: Nona Lewis; married on 10 March 1917 in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  35. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Montese Alice Crippen, died: 2 February 1918 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; age 18; married; father: Eugene Holey; mother: Nana Lewis.
  36. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Bess E. Crippin, born: 1894; died: 1971 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  37. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Elizabeth Crippin, died: 11 June 1971 in Grand Junction, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 25 April 1894 in Michigan; widowed; buried in: Arlington Hill Cemetery.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Alice Elizabeth Crippen Beckwith, born: 12 February 1899 in Bangor Township, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 3 August 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record which includes a copy of her death certificate; a note detailing her husband, marriage, number of siblings and children, and her death the same year as her sister; and provides the names and links for her parents, three siblings, husband, and four children).
  39. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Benjamin Merl Beckwith, born: 17 September 1895 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 3 September 1976 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, two wives, and five children).
  40. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Duane Everett Beckwith, born: 18 March 1921 in Michigan; died: 31 August 1921 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and half-sibling).
  41. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Edward Lyle Crippen, born: 1 October 1904 in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Albert Crippen, born in Michigan, farmer; mother: Hannah Crippin, born in New York.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Edward L. Crippen, born: 1 October 1904; died: 15 July 1953 (from record). He shares his headstone with his wife, Elsie M. Jess Cox Crippen.
  43. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Edward T. Crippin, born: 1 October 1904 in Lawrence, Michigan; 1 previous marriage; father: Albert Crippin; mother: Hanna Conklin; Elsie Jess Cox, born: 28 March 1905 in Berrien Center, Michigan; 2 previous marriages; father: Herman Jess; mother: Emma Ehlert; married on 19 May 1934 in La Porte, Indiana.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, E.D. 11-8B, Sheet No. 6B, Edward L. Crippen, 35, Michigan, press operator, machine shop; wife Elsie A. Crippen, 35, Michigan; son Calvin E. Cox, 16, Michigan.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Berrien County, Fair Plain, E.D. 11-8B, Sheet No. 78, Edward L. Crippen, 45, Michigan, punch press set-up man, washing machine factory; wife Elsie J. Crippen, 45, Michigan.
  46. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, Elsie Jess Cox Crippen, born: 28 March 1905 in Michigan; died: 1990 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for her [first] husband).
  47. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Elsie J. Crippen, died: 24 October 1990 in Bridgman, Berrien County, Michigan; born: 28 March 1905.
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, St. Joseph, E.D. 11-52, Sheet No. 13A, Elsie Cox, 25, Michigan, divorced; son Calvin Cox, 6, Michigan; sister Emma Jess, 20, Michigan, stenographer, Boy Scout company; sister Adeline Jess, 17, Michigan, servant, private family.
  49. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Lena Crippen, born: 30 April 1907 in Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Albert LeRoy Crippen, born in Michigan; mother: Hannah Conkling, born in New York.
  50. Find a Grave (website). Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, Lena Crippen Picone, born: 3 October 1907 [sic, she was born on the 30th]; died: 4 November 1977 (from record).
  51. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lena Picone, died: 4 November 1977 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan; born: 30 April 1907.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, St. Joseph, E.D. 11-53, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Samuel Picone, 29, Sicily-Italy, first married age 29, laborer, automobile parts factory; wife Lena Picone, 22, Michigan, first married age 22.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Benton Township, E.D. 11-8A, Sheet No. 20B, Samuel Picone, 39, Italy, shipping room employee, automotive parts; wife Lena H. Picone, 33, Michigan; daughter Gracia Picone, 1, Michigan.
  54. Find a Grave (website). Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, Samuel Picone, born: 18 July 1900; died: 27 March 1975 (from record).
  55. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Samuel Picone and Lena H. Crippen, married on 2 December 1929 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
Fourth Generation
13. Marion M. Nutting4 (Margaret,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 9 February 1903 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 8 September 1973 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 2 Marion married, 11 November 1923 in Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lew W. Loveland10 (born 13 November 1892 in Michigan, the son of Wallace Dana Loveland and Mina Dixon;5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Lew died 16 July 1976 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan8, 9). Marion and Lew are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 8

Children of Marion M. Nutting and Lew W. Loveland:

+23i. Lew Wallace Loveland, born 29 March 1925 in Michigan; died 10 June 1983 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Bobby Jean Burcaw (born Bobby Jean Hodgens).
+24ii. Eleanor M. Loveland, born 3 February 1927 in Michigan; died 6 October 1983 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married George Merton Bray.

14. Mary Bell Nutting4 (Margaret,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born ca. 1909 in Michigan.3, 4, 11, 12, 13 Mary married, first, 26 December 1927, Arthur Leland Monk17 (born 1 March 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Orlo Franklin Monk and Estella Pearl Weimer;11, 14, 15, 16 Arthur died 10 November 1989 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan14, 15, 16). Mary married, second, 22 August 1937 in Scottdale, Berrien County, Michigan, Ernest Neal Brown19 (born 1898 in Tingley, Ringgold County, Iowa, the son of R. J. Brown and Matilda C. Hamlett;12, 13, 18, 19 Ernest died 196718). Arthur is buried in Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan.14 Ernest is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.18

Children of Mary Bell Nutting and Arthur Leland Monk:

 25i. Mary Lee Monk, born 1929 in Michigan.11, 12
 26ii. Donna Dorotha Monk, born 18 September 1934 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;20 died 13 February 1935 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.20 Donna is buried in Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.20

15. Dorotha Nutting4 (Margaret,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 23 September 1913 in Michigan;4, 21, 22 died 15 August 2002.21 Dorotha married, first, 4 July 1934 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, George Elmer Bitter21 (born 28 August 1902 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of August Bitter and Dora _____;23 George died 5 October 1969 in Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas23). Dorotha married, second, Clancy Jones21 (born ____, parents not determined). Dorotha is buried in Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas.21 George is buried in Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas.23

16. Agatha Pauline Beckwith4 (Annabelle,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 6 August 1913 in Michigan;24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 died 25 November 1977 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.24, 25 Agatha married, first, 31 August 1932 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, LaVerne N. Harvey31 (born 4 June 1913 in Allegan County, Michigan, the son of Lewis E. Harvey and Florence Brewer;30, 31, 32 LaVerne died 23 December 1984 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan30, 32). Agatha married, second, 1938 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Paul Douglas Kiry33, 35 (born 21 August 1910 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, parents not determined;28, 29, 33, 34 Paul died 29 September 1981 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan33, 34). Agatha is buried in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan.25 LaVerne is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.30 Paul is buried in North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan.34

Children of Agatha Pauline Beckwith and LaVerne N. Harvey:

+27i. Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey), born 18 November 1933 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died 13 September 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married (1) Bruce Burrows Married (2) George John Girard.
+28ii. Shirley A. Harvey, born 15 May 1935 in Indiana; died 6 August 2011 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana. Married James M. White.

Child of Agatha Pauline Harvey (née Beckwith) and Paul Douglas Kiry:

 29i. Paul Douglas Kiry, born July 1943 in Michigan.29, 36

17. LaRue I. Crippin4 (Ralph,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 18 December 1917 in McDonald, Van Buren County, Michigan;37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 died 6 October 1990 in Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan.39 LaRue married, first, 11 January 1935 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, John Zacharias, Jr.37 (born 9 January 1915 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;37, 45 John died 15 January 1938 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan45). LaRue married, second, 12 November 1938 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Walter McWhirter38 (born ca. 1915 in Lincoln County, Michigan, the son of J. A. McWhirter and Mary Caldwell). LaRue married, third, 1944 in Cook County, Illinois, Walter A. Roung44, 49 (born 11 December 1895 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;46, 47, 48 Walter died 28 June 1964 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky47, 48). John is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.45 Walter is buried in Shepherd Cemetery, Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky.47

Larue’s mother died when she was only a year or two old. Larue was “adopted” (possibly not legally) and raised by her aunt and uncle, Robert and Arabelle (née Thompson) Crippin. Larue’s children regarded Robert and Arabelle as grandparents.50


Children of LaRue I. Crippin and John Zacharias, Jr.:

+30i. John Robert Zacharias, born ca. 1935 in Michigan; died 1974 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Married Maria Elodia Garcia.
+31ii. Eugene Frederick Zakarias, born 1 June 1937 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 7 May 2007 in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Nancy Lee Ryder.

18. Laurence Clair Beckwith4 (Alice,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 13 July 1918 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;51 died 1 April 1999 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.51 Laurence married, 1944, Janet Ruth McCulloch52 (born 16 March 1926 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of Stewart McCulloch and Blanch Thompson;52 Janet died 2 October 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan52). Laurence and Janet are buried in Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.51, 52

Children of Laurence Clair Beckwith and Janet Ruth McCulloch:

+32i. Kathryn J. Beckwith, born 16 May 1946 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 4 January 2006 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Sheldon Morris Booth.
 33ii. Richard Laurence Beckwith, born 23 October 1948.52
 34iii. Michael Alan Beckwith, born 23 June 1950 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;53 died 10 April 1968 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.53 Michael is buried in Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.53
+35iv. Cynthia Carol Beckwith, born 27 February 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 23 March 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Mark D. Scherer.

19. Melvin Merle Beckwith4 (Alice,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 20 October 1919 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;54 died 14 August 1944 in France.54 Melvin married, 15 August 1943, Betty Jean Goodrode54 (born ca. 1924 in Michigan, the daughter of Max Goodrode and Harriet Kendall55). Melvin is buried in Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France.54

Child of Melvin Merle Beckwith and Betty Jean Goodrode:

 36i. Paul Gary Ignelzi (born Paul Beckwith), born 9 April 1944.36, 54, 55

21. Virginia Irene Beckwith4 (Alice,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 31 March 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;56, 57 died 19 December 1996 in Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio.56 Virginia married, first, 1944, Frederick A. Ninke58 (born 1921 in Michigan, parents not determined;57, 58 Frederick died 197158). Virginia married, second, 1980, Eugene Norman Landeck60 (born 16 October 1921, parents not determined;59 Eugene died 27 July 199359). Virginia is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.56 Frederick is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.58 Eugene is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.59

Children of Virginia Irene Beckwith and Frederick A. Ninke:

 37i. Barbara Ann Ninke, born ca. 1946 in Michigan.57
 38ii. James A. ‘Jimmy’ Ninke, born July 1953;61 died October 1954 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.61 Jimmy is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.61

  1. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Marian M. Loveland, born: 1903; died: 1973 (from record).
  2. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Marian M. Loveland, died: 8 September 1973 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 9 February 1903.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 150, Sheet No. 7A, Arlie Nutting, 28, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 8 years Margaret Nutting, 24, Michigan, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Marion Nutting, 7, Michigan; daughter Mary Bell Nutting, 1, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Allegan County, Allegan, E.D. 3, Sheet No. 15B, Orley Nutting, 38, Michigan, laborer; wife Margaret Nutting, 33, Michigan; daughter Marion Nutting, 16, Michigan; daughter Mary Nutting 10, Michigan; daughter Dorothy Nutting, 6, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 4A-B, Lew W. Loveland, 37, Michigan, first married age 30, truck driver, oil company; wife Marion M. Loveland, 27, Michigan, first married age 20; son Lew W. Loveland, 5, Michigan; daughter Elnior Loveland, 3 2/12, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 6B-7A, Lew Loveland, 47, Michigan, salesman, tank wagon; wife Merian Loveland, 37, Michigan; son Lew W. Loveland, 15, Michigan; daughter Eleanor Loveland, 13, Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor, E.D. 80-16, Sheet No. 2, Lew W. Loveland, 57, Michigan; wife Marian M. Loveland, 47, Michigan.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lew W. Loveland, born: 1892; died: 1976 (from record).
  9. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lew W. Loveland, died: 16 July 1976 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 13 November 1892.
  10. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Lew W. Loveland, age 28, born in Michigan, clerk; father: Orley; mother: Dixon; Marion M. Nutting, age 20, Michigan; father: Orley; mother: Coppen [sic]; married on 11 November 1923 in Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven Township, E.D. 80-31, Sheet No. 11B, Leland Monk, 26, Michigan, teacher, public school; wife Mary Monk, 21, Michigan; daughter Mary E. Monk, 7/12, Michigan; lodger Zelda Lafler, 27, Michigan, teacher, public school.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Whiteside County, Prophetstown, E.D. 98-33, Sheet No. 12B, Ernest N. Brown, 41, Iowa, doctor, optometrist; wife Mary B. Brown, 31, Michigan; daughter Mary Lee Brown, 10, Michigan.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Illinois, Whiteside County, Portland Township, E.D. 98-41, Sheet No. 1, Ernest N. Brown, 51, Iowa, instrument maker, G.E. factory; wife Mary B. Brown, 41, Michigan, sales lady, house hold paper products.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Lake View Cemetery, Quincy, Branch County, Michigan, Arthur Leland Monk, born: 1904; died: 1969 (from record, which includes notes regarding his two marriages and two children; and provides the names and links for his parents, one wife, and one child). His gravestone shows his date of death as 1989.
  15. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Leland A. Monk, died: 10 November 1989 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; born: 1 March 1904.
  16. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Michigan, Hillsdale - Obituaries, Leland A. Monk, died: 11 November 1989 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan; born: 1 March 1904 in Bangor. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names and links for his parents, one wife, and brother.
  17. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Leland Monk, age 23; father: Orlo Monk; mother: Estella Weimer; Mary B. Nutting, age 18; father: Orley Nutting; mother: Margaret Crippin; married on 26 December 1927 in Van Buren County, Michigan.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Ernest Neal Brown, born: 1898; died: 1967 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  19. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Ernest Neal Brown, age 39, born in Tingley, Iowa; occupation: doctor; father: R. J. Brown; mother: Matilda C. Hamlett; previously married once; Mary Bell Monk, age 28, born in Bangor, Michigan; father: Orley Nutting; mother: Margaret Crippen; married once; maiden name: Mary Bell Nutting; married on 22 August 1937 in Scottdale, Berrien County, Michigan.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Donna Dorotha Monk, born: 18 September 1934 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died: 13 February 1935 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note naming her parents; and provides the name and link for her father).
  21. Find a Grave (website). Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, Dorotha Nutting Bitter Jones, born: 23 September 1913; died: 15 August 2002 (from record, which includes copies of one marriage announcement and her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and [second] husband).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 4B, Orlie E. Nutting, 48, Michigan, first married age 20, laborer, ry. section; wife Margaret M. Nutting, 44, Michigan, first married age 16, dressmaker; daughter Dorothy L. Nutting, 16, Michigan.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, George Elmer Bitter, born: 28 August 1902; died: 5 October 1969 (from record, which includes copies of a marriage announcement, and his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  24. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Agatha P. Beckwith Kiry, born: 6 August 1913 in Michigan; died: 25 November 1977 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which provides the name and link for her [second?] husband).
  25. Find a Grave (website). North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, Agatha Pauline Kiry, born: 1914; died: 1977 (from record). She shares her gravestone with her husband, Paul Douglas Kiry.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 10B, Francis L. Beckwith, 27, Michigan, farmer, general farm; Anna A. Beckwith, 27, Michigan; daughter Agatha G. Beckwith, 6, Michigan.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven Township, E.D. 80-28, Sheet No. 17A, Merl B. Beckwith, 34, Michigan, rirst married age 21, lander, wood work factory; wife Esther L. Beckwith, 27, Illinois, first married age 22; son Lawrence C. Beckwith, 11, Michigan; son Melvin M. Beckwith, 10, Michigan; daughter Virginia J. Beckwith, 8, Michigan; niece Agatha P. Beckwith, 16, Michigan.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, E.D. 86-103, Sheet No. 2A, Douglas Kiry, 29, Michigan, station partner, oil station; wife Agatha Kiry, 26, Michigan; step-daughter Janice Harvey, 6, Indiana; step-daughter Shirley Harvey, 4, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan for Douglas; Gary, Lake County, Indiana for Agatha and Janice.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-74, Sheet No. 72, Douglas P. Kiry, 39, Michigan, mechanic, auto garage; wife Agatha P. Kiry, 34, Michigan; daughter Janice A. Kiry, 16, Indiana; daughter Shirley A. Kiry, 14, Indiana; son Paul D. Kiry, 6, Michigan.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, LaVerne N. Harvey, born: 4 June 1913; died: 1984 (from record).
  31. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, La Verne N. Harvey, age 22, born in Allegan County, Michigan, laborer, father: Lewis E. Harvey; mother: Florence Brewer; not previously married; Agatha P. Beckwith, age 19, born in Bangor, Michigan; father: Francis N. Beckwith; mother: Anna Crippen; not previously married; married on 31 August 1932 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  32. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; LaVerne N. Harvey, died: 23 December 1984 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan; born: 4 June 1913.
  33. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Paul Douglas Kiry, born: 21 August 1910 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 29 September 1981 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling and wife).
  34. Find a Grave (website). North Shore Memory Gardens, Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, Paul Douglas Kiry, born: 1910; died: 1981 (from record). He shares his gravestone with his wife Agatha P. Kiry.
  35. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 (available at ancestry.com), Mr. Douglas P. Kiry and Agatha P. Harvey, married in 1938 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  36. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  37. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, [three separate entries:] John Zakarias, born: 9 January 1916 in Chicago, Illinois; father: John Zakarias; mother: Rebecca Jacobs; La Rue Crippin, born: 18 December 1917 in McDonald, Michigan; father: Robert Le Roy Crippin; mother: Arabelle Welker [sic, these are her uncle and aunt with whom she was raised after her mother died]; married on 11 January 1935 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
  38. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Marriage License No. 13004 and Marriage Certificate, Van Buren County, Michigan. Walter McWhirter, age 23, born in Lincoln County, Tennessee, father: J. A. McWhirter; mother: Mary Caldwell; previously married one time; LaRue Zakarias, age 20, born in McDonald, Michigan, father: Ralph Crippen; mother: Moneteese Holly; previously married once; maiden name: LaRue Crippin; married on 12 November 1938 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  39. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Larue I. Zakarias, died: 6 October 1990 in Bloomingdale, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 18 December 1917.
  40. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Larue I. Zakarias, born: 18 December 1917 in McDonald, Van [Buren County], Michigan; other name: Larue Z. Roung; father: Ralph Crippin; mother: Monteese Holly.
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 6A, Robert L. Crippin, 35, Michigan, farmer, home farm; wife Arabelle Crippin, 34, Michigan; daughter LaRue I. Crippin, 4, Michigan [LaRue is actually the daughter of Robert’s brother Ralph Crippin].
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-7, Sheet No. 5A, Robert Criffen [sic, Crippin], 46, Michigan, first married age 25, farmer, general farm; wife Arabelle Criffen, 45, Michigan, first married age 24; daughter LaRue Criffen, 12, Michigan [LaRue is the daughter of Robert’s brother Ralph]; laborer Cassie Cook, 46, Michigan, divorced, laborer, farm.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 5, Sheet No. 4A, Thomas Kirnsey, 40, Kentucky, farmer, own farm; wife Gaynell Kirnsey, 36, Kentucky; daughter Virginia Kirnsey, 15, Illinois; lodger La Rue McWhirter, 22, Michigan; lodgers son John Zakarias, 4, Michigan.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor, E.D. 80-16, Sheet No. 75, Walter A. Roung, 54, Illinois, oil operator & producer, oil business; wife Larue I. Roung, 32, Michigan, T-V coil tester, coil factory; step-son John R. Zakarias, 14, Michigan; step-son Eugene F. Zakarias, 12, Michigan.
  45. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, John Zacharias, Jr., born: 9 January 1915 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 15 January 1938 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary giving vital and biographical details, having died in an automobile accident).
  46. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Walter A. Roung, born: 11 December 1895 in Chicago, Ill.; occupation: automobile mechanic, Ford Motor Co.; single.
  47. Find a Grave (website). Shepherd Cemetery, Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky, Walter Roung, born: 1895; died: 1964 (from record, which provides the name and link for one wife). His gravestone shows the dates: Dec. 11, 1895, June 28, 1964.
  48. Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1967 (available at familysearch.org), Walter A. Roung, died: 28 June 1964 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky; born: 11 December 1896 in Cook County, Illinois; married; occupation: ret. oil worker; burial: Family Cemetery, Booneville, Kentucky.
  49. Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960, available at ancestry.com. Walter A. Roung and La Rue Mc Whirts [sic], married in 1944 in Cook County, Illinois.
  50. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Muriel Link Collection, Obituary dated 16 February 1939, Mrs. Arabelle Crippen, died Wednesday 15 February 1939. The article provides the names of her husband, parents, two brothers, and “an adopted daughter, Mrs. Larue McWhirter, of Bangor.”
  51. Find a Grave (website). Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Laurence Clair Beckwith, born: 13 July 1918 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 1 April 1999 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, half-sibling, wife, and three children).
  52. Find a Grave (website). Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Janet Ruth McCulloch Beckwith, born: 16 March 1926 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 2 October 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her husband and three children).
  53. Find a Grave (website). Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Michael Alan Beckwith, born: 23 June 1950 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 10 April 1968 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two siblings).
  54. Find a Grave (website). Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial, Saint-James, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France, PFC Melvin Merle Beckwith, born: 20 October 1919 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 14 August 1944 in France (from record, which includes a note naming his parents, siblings, wife and marriage, son, that he died on the beaches of Normandy, France during the World War II invasion, and his military service and awards; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and half-sibling).
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-65, Sheet No. 20, Emil J. Ignelzi, 29, Michigan, electrician, retail appliance store; wife Betty J. Ignelzi, 26, Michigan; son Paul G. Ignelzi, 6, Michigan; son Timothy J. Ignelzi, 2, Michigan.
  56. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Virginia Irene Beckwith Ninke, born: 31 March 1922 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 19 December 1996 in Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio (from record, which includes a note: Name at time of death was Virginia Landeck; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, half-sibling, husband, and one child).
  57. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Geneva Township, E.D. 80-38, Sheet No. 12, Frederick A. Ninke, 29, Michigan, cuts wood & grinds feed, saw & grist mill; wife Virginia B. Ninke, 28, Michigan; daughter Barbara A. Ninke, 4, Michigan.
  58. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Frederick A. Ninke, born: 1921; died: 1971 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and son).
  59. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Eugene Normal Landeck, born: 16 October 1921; died: 27 July 1993 (from record).
  60. U.S., Newspapers.com, Marriage Index, 1800s-current (available at ancestry.com), Eugene Normal Landeck and Virginia Irene Ninke, married in 1980.
  61. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, James A. “Jimmy” Ninke, born: 1953; died: October 1954 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary giving his age as 15 months and naming a surviving sister; and provides the names and links for his parents).
Fifth and Sixth Generations
23. Lew Wallace Loveland5 (Marion,4 Margaret,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 29 March 1925 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4 died 10 June 1983 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.1, 2 Lew married, 12 July 1946 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Bobby Jean Burcaw (born Bobby Jean Hodgens)10 (born 27 October 1926 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, the daughter of Herman P. Hodgens and Lucille Olive DeLong;5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Bobby died 22 April 20116). Lew is buried in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.1

Child of Lew Wallace Loveland and Bobby Jean Burcaw (born Bobby Jean Hodgens):

 39i. Michael Lew Loveland, born 22 June 1947 in Michigan.9, 11

24. Eleanor M. Loveland5 (Marion,4 Margaret,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 3 February 1927 in Michigan;3, 4, 12, 13, 14 died 6 October 1983 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.12, 13 Eleanor married, 10 February 1948 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, George Merton Bray16 (born 8 February 1927 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of George Bray and Bertha Bourgeois;14, 15 George died 18 October 2020 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan15). Eleanor and George are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.12, 15

Children of Eleanor M. Loveland and George Merton Bray:

 40i. John Raymond ‘Jack’ Bray, born 20 November 1949 in Michigan.11, 14
 41ii. Richard William ‘Rick’ Bray, born 30 May 1953.11
 42iii. Susan Kathleen Bray, born 8 April 1956 in Michigan;17, 18 died 9 April 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.17, 18 Susan is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.17
 43iv. Robert J. ‘Bob’ Bray, born 2 May 1959.11
 44v. Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Bray, born 20 October 1960.11
 45vi. William Michael ‘Bill’ Bray, born 20 May 1965.11

27. Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey)5 (Agatha,4 Annabelle,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 18 November 1933 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana;19, 20, 21 died 13 September 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.19 Janice married, first, Bruce Burrows (born ____, parents not determined). Janice married, second, 29 July 1961, George John Girard23 (born 13 January 1933 in Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, the son of Steven Girard and Blanche Levoi;22, 23 George died 25 April 2011 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan22, 23). Janice is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.19 George is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.22

Children of Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey) and Bruce Burrows:

 46i. Deborah Gay Burrows, born 26 March 1952 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;24 died 30 November 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.24 Deborah is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.24
 47ii. Thomas Hugh Burrows, born 22 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;25, 26 died 24 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.25, 26 Thomas is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.25
 48iii. Douglas Lee Burrows, born 15 June 1955.11
 49iv. Beth Ann Burrows, born 29 January 1959.11

Children of Janice A. Kiry (born Janice A. Harvey) and George John Girard:

 50i. Jacqueline Arlene ‘Jackie’ Girard, born 26 February 1962.11
 51ii. Baby Boy Girard, born 31 January 1963;27 died 31 January 1963.27 Baby Boy is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.27
 52iii. Janet Leigh Girard, born 2 February 1964;28 died 4 February 1964.28 Janet is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.28
 53iv. Steven John Girard, born 1 September 1967.11

28. Shirley A. Harvey5 (Agatha,4 Annabelle,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 15 May 1935 in Indiana;20, 21, 29 died 6 August 2011 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana.29 Shirley married, ca. 1956, James M. White29 (born 21 February 1935, parents not determined11). Shirley is buried in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana.29

Children of Shirley A. Harvey and James M. White:

 54i. Michael White.
 55ii. James P. White.
 56iii. Joseph White, born 1962.
 57iv. Michelle White.

30. John Robert Zacharias5 (LaRue,4 Ralph,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born ca. 1935 in Michigan;30, 31 died 1974 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.32 John married Maria Elodia Garcia (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of John Robert Zacharias and Maria Elodia Garcia:

 58i. Deborah Darlene Zakarias, born 3 August 1954 in Nueces County, Texas.33

31. Eugene Frederick Zakarias5 (LaRue,4 Ralph,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 1 June 1937 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;31, 34, 35, 36, 37 died 7 May 2007 in Vicksburg, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.34, 36, 37 Eugene married, 23 May 1959, Nancy Lee Ryder37 (born 2 April 1938, parents not determined). Eugene is buried in Schoolcraft Township Cemetery, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.34

Children of Eugene Frederick Zakarias and Nancy Lee Ryder:

 59i. Peter Steven Zakarias, born 9 August 1968.11
 60ii. Julia Ann Zakarias, born 1970.11

32. Kathryn J. Beckwith5 (Laurence,4 Alice,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 16 May 1946 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;38 died 4 January 2006 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.38 Kathryn married, 12 October 1968, Sheldon Morris Booth38 (born 7 September 1946 in Cook County, Illinois, the son of Sheldon Morris Booth and Margie Imogene Self;39 Sheldon died 21 November 2021 in Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan39). Kathryn and Sheldon are buried in Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.38, 39

Children of Kathryn J. Beckwith and Sheldon Morris Booth:

 61i. Michelle Renee Booth, born 21 August 1971.11
 62ii. Christina Marie Booth, born 15 June 1973.11

35. Cynthia Carol Beckwith5 (Laurence,4 Alice,3 Hannah,2 Johathan1), born 27 February 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan;40 died 23 March 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.40 Cynthia married, 1981, Mark D. Scherer40 (born 21 August 1956, parents not determined11). Cynthia is buried in Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.40

Children of Cynthia Carol Beckwith and Mark D. Scherer:

 63i. Jason Charles Scherer, born 15 June 1980.11
 64ii. Brian Anthony Scherer, born 2 November 1981.11
 65iii. David M. Scherer, born 1 February 1985.11

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Lew Wallace Loveland, Jr., born: 1925; died: 1983 (from record).
  2. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Lew W. Loveland, Jr., died: 10 June 1983 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; born: 29 March 1925.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 4A-B, Lew W. Loveland, 37, Michigan, first married age 30, truck driver, oil company; wife Marion M. Loveland, 27, Michigan, first married age 20; son Lew W. Loveland, 5, Michigan; daughter Elnior Loveland, 3 2/12, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 6B-7A, Lew Loveland, 47, Michigan, salesman, tank wagon; wife Merian Loveland, 37, Michigan; son Lew W. Loveland, 15, Michigan; daughter Eleanor Loveland, 13, Michigan.
  5. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Ottawa County, License No. 13657, Earl E. Payne, age 20 on 1 September 1942 [so born: 1 September 1922], born in Fremont, Ohio; occupation: sailor; father: Clark E. Payne; mother: Dorothy Karr; Bobbye [sic] Jean Burcaw, age 16 on 27 October 1942 [so born: 27 October 1926], born in Birmingham, Alabama; occupation: telephone operator; father: Homer E. Burcaw; mother: Lucille B. Long; married on 21 July 1943 in Ottawa County, Ohio.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Bobby Jean Loveland, died: 22 April 2011, Texas; born: 27 October 1926, last residence: Tarant, Texas.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, E.D. 37-77, Sheet No. 10A, Herman P. Hodgens, 29, Alabama, first married age 25, civil engineer, contractors; wife Lucille Hodgens, 22, Ohio, first married age 18; daughter Bobby J. Hodgens, 3 6/12, Alabama.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Sherwood Park, E.D. 35-50C, Sheet No. 15B, Homer Burcaw, 36, Ohio, lineman; wife Lucille Burcaw, 32, Ohio; daughter Bobby J. Hodgins, 13, Alabama [Hodgens is her birth surname; she may have been adopted by Homer, as she used the Burcaw name as an adult].
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 85-4, Sheet No. 14, Lew W. Loveland, 25, Michigan, lineman, power company; wife Bobby J. Loveland, 23, Alabama; son Michael L. Loveland, 2, Michigan.
  10. Marriage Announcement, South Haven Daily Tribune, South Haven, Michigan (available at newspaperarchive.com), 12 July 1946, Lew Loveland and Bobby Burcaw, married on 12 July 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  11. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Eleanor Bray, born: 1927; died: 1983 (from record). She shares her gravestone with her husband George Bray.
  13. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Eleanor M. Bray, died: 6 October 1983 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 3 February 1927.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 80-19, Sheet No. 5, George M. Bray, Jr., 23, Illinois, driving oil truck, bulk oil & gas plant; wife Eleanor M. Bray, 23, Michigan; son John R. Bray, Nov., Michigan.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, George M. Bray, born: 8 February 1927 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 18 October 2020 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the name of his parents, two wives, siblings, children, and grandchildren).
  16. Marriage Announcement, South Haven Daily Tribune, South Haven, Michigan (available at newspaperarchive.com), 13 February 1948, George M. Bray and Eleanor M. Loveland, married on Tuesday [10 February 1948] in South Haven, Michigan.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Susan Kathleen Bray, born: 8 April 1956; died: 9 April 1956 (from record).
  18. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Susan Kathleen Bray, died: 9 April 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 8 April 1956 in Michigan; father: George Bray, Jr.; mother: Eleanor Loveland.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Janice Kiry Girard, born: 18 November 1933 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana; died: 13 September 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving the names of her mother and [step] father, husband, siblings, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, E.D. 86-103, Sheet No. 2A, Douglas Kiry, 29, Michigan, station partner, oil station; wife Agatha Kiry, 26, Michigan; step-daughter Janice Harvey, 6, Indiana; step-daughter Shirley Harvey, 4, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan for Douglas; Gary, Lake County, Indiana for Agatha and Janice.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-74, Sheet No. 72, Douglas P. Kiry, 39, Michigan, mechanic, auto garage; wife Agatha P. Kiry, 34, Michigan; daughter Janice A. Kiry, 16, Indiana; daughter Shirley A. Kiry, 14, Indiana; son Paul D. Kiry, 6, Michigan.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, George John Girard, born: 13 January 1933; died: 25 April 2011 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  23. Obituary, Starks Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services (website: starksfamilyfh.com), George John Girard, died: 25 April in South Haven, Michigan; born: 13 January 1933 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, siblings, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Deborah Gay Burrows, born: 26 March 1952 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 30 November 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which gives the names of her parents). She shares her gravestone with her younger brother Thomas who died in infancy.
  25. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Thomas H. Burrows, born: 22 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 24 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which include a note naming his parents). He shares his gravestone with his elder sister Deborah who died in infancy.
  26. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Thomas H. Burrows, died: 24 December 1953 in South Haven, Van Buren, Michigan; born: 22 December 1953 in South Haven, Michigan; father: Bruce Burrows; mother: Janice Kiry.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Baby Boy Girard, born: Jan 1963; died: Jan 1963 (from record). His gravestone, which he shares with his sister Janet, shows his dates as: Jan. 31, 1963 - Jan. 31, 1963.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Janet Leigh Girard, born: 1964; died: 1964 (from record). Her gravestone, which she shares with her unnamed brother, shows her dates as Feb. 2, 1964 - Feb. 4, 1964.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, Shirley A. Harvey White, born: 15 May 1935; died: 6 August 2011 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary giving the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children and their spouses).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 5, Sheet No. 4A, Thomas Kirnsey, 40, Kentucky, farmer, own farm; wife Gaynell Kirnsey, 36, Kentucky; daughter Virginia Kirnsey, 15, Illinois; lodger La Rue McWhirter, 22, Michigan; lodgers son John Zakarias, 4, Michigan.
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor, E.D. 80-16, Sheet No. 75, Walter A. Roung, 54, Illinois, oil operator & producer, oil business; wife Larue I. Roung, 32, Michigan, T-V coil tester, coil factory; step-son John R. Zakarias, 14, Michigan; step-son Eugene F. Zakarias, 12, Michigan.
  32. Wisconsin Death Index 1959-1997, John R. Zakarias, died: 1974 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, age 39.
  33. Texas Birth Index 1903-1997, Deborah Darlene Zakarias, born: 3 August 1954 in Nueces [County], Texas; father: John Robert Zakarias; mother: Maria Elocia Garcia.
  34. Find a Grave (website). Schoolcraft Township Cemetery, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Eugene Frederick Zakarias, born: 1937; died: 2007 (from record). His gravestone shows his birth as 1 June 1937 and death as 7 May 2007; and shows the names of his wife and two children).
  35. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Eugene Fredderick [sic] Zakarias, born: 1 June 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; father: John Zakarias; mother: Larue I. Crippen.
  36. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Eugene F. Zakarias, died: 7 May 2007; born: 1 June 1937; residence zip code: 49097 [corresponding to Vicksburg, Michigan].
  37. Obituary, Life Story Funeral Homes (website: lifestory.net), Gene Zakarias, born: 1 June 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; died: 7 May 2007 in Vicksburg, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of family members and friends.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Kathryn J. Beckwith Booth, born: 16 May 1946 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 4 January 2006 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and siblings).
  39. Find a Grave (website). Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Sheldon Morris Booth, Jr., born: 7 September 1946 in Cook County, Illinois; died: 21 November 2021 in Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, half-sibling, and two wives).
  40. Find a Grave (website). Monks Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Cynthia Carol Beckwith Scherer, born: 27 February 1956 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 23 March 2013 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and two siblings).