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Family HistoryFamily History - Addie R. Babcock


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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 Addie R. Babcock and five of her descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Addie R. Babcock,1 born 22 January 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, the daughter of Ervin Babcock and Emma McKeever;1 died 20 June 2009 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 Addie married, first, 4 August 1938 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Edward P. Sells3 (born 17 August 1910 in Eureka, Lyon County, Kentucky, the son of Harry L. Sells and Ola M. Herrin;2, 3 Edward died 21 May 19792). Addie married, second, 10 August 1943 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Paul Stevens1 (born 20 May 1913 in Michigan, the son of Charles Arthur Stevens and Agnes H. Warner;4, 5, 6 Paul died 9 November 19991, 4). Addie is buried in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 Edward is buried in Mound City National Cemetery, Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois.2

Children of Addie R. Babcock and Edward P. Sells:

 2i. Ann Rebecca Sells, born 14 September 1937 in Michigan.7, 8
 3ii. Patrick E. Sells, born 15 January 1939 in Michigan.7, 8

Children of Addie R. Babcock and Paul Stevens:

 4i. Charles E. Stevens, born 26 November 1943 in Michigan.7, 8
 5ii. Charlene M. Stevens, born 27 July 1945 in Michigan.7, 8
 6iii. Paula Stevens, born 6 December 1950.8

  1. Find a Grave (website). Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Addie R. Babcock Stevens, born; 22 January 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 20 June 2009 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her mother, one sibling, and one child).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Mound City National Cemetery, Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois, Edward P. Sells, born: 17 August 1910 in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas [sic, he was born in Eureka, Lyon County, Kentucky, a town that shows on old maps but no longer exists]; died: 21 May 1979 (from record, which provides the name and link for his [second] wife).
  3. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Edward P. Sells, age 27, born in Eureka, Kentucky; occupation: U.S. Government employee; father: Harry L. Sells; mother: Ola M. Herrin; Addie Babcock, age 19, born in Battle Creek, Michigan; father: Ervin Babcock; mother: Emma McKeever; married on 4 August 1938 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.
  4. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Paul Stevens, died: 9 November 1999; born: 20 May 1919; residence zip code: 49040 [corresponding to Grand Rapids, Michigan].
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 49, Sheet No. 13A, Charles A. Stevens, 33, Michigan, laborer, steel; wife Minnie P. Stevens, 34, Michigan; son Wayne Stevens, 10, Michigan; daughter Madeline Stevens, 8, Michigan; son Paul Stevens, 6, Michigan; daughter Maxine Stevens, 5, Michigan; son Jackson W. Stevens, 3, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-19B, Sheet No. 2B, Paul Stevens, 26, Michigan, residence on 1 April 1935: Honolulu, Hawaii; cashier, food store; wife Gladys Stevens, 29, Michigan, residence on 1 April 1935: Chicago, Illinois.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Calhoun County, Pennfield, E.D. 13-136, Sheet No. 19, Paul Stevens, 35, Michigan, salesman, wholesale bakery; wife Addie R. Stevens, 31, Michigan, saleswoman, retail chain grocery; step-daughter Ann R. Sells, 12, Michigan; step-son Patrick E. Sells, 11, Michigan; son Charles E. Stevens, 6, Michigan; daughter Charlene M. Stevens, 4, Michigan.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.