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Family HistoryFamily History - Charles J. Payne


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 Charles J. Payne and 43 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Charles J. Payne,1 born 15 April 1866 in England, the son of John Payne and Ann Boyce;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 6 November 1947 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.1 Charles married, 25 December 1886 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Julia Anna Crippin2 (born 30 June 1868 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Crippen and Margaret Loftus;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Julia died 31 January 1947 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan9). Charles and Julia are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 9

Children of Charles J. Payne and Julia Anna Crippin:

+2i. Thomas Norman Payne, born 23 November 1887 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 28 October 1952 in Los Angeles County, California. Married Ruth Inez Merrifield.
+3ii. Rachael Margaret Payne, born 31 December 1891 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 21 November 1924 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married William Patrick Donovan.
+4iii. Ruth Anna Payne, born 24 April 1896 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 7 January 1924 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan. Married Ray Welker.
+5iv. Esther Margaret Payne, born 25 November 1900 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 21 January 1933. Married Clarence Arthur Snyder.
 6v. (son) Payne, born 4 August 1905 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan;12 died 4 August 1905 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan.12

  1. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Charles J. Payne, born: 15 April 1866 in England; died: 6 November 1947 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes details from his death record; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and two children).
  2. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Chas. J. Payne, age 20, born in England; Anna Crippin, age 18, born in Lawrence, Michigan; married on 25 December 1886 in Lawrence, Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 131, Sheet No. 5A, Charles Payne, 34, England, Apr. 1866; farmer; wife of 13 years Anna Payne, 30, Michigan, June 1869, 4 children, 3 living; son Thomas Payne, 11, Michigan, Nov. 1888; daughter Rachael Payne, 8, Michigan, Dec. 1892; daughter Ruth Payne, 4, Michigan, Apr. 1896.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 148, Sheet No. 11B, Charles J. Payne, 44, England, farmer, general farm; wife of 23 years Anna J. Payne, 41, Michigan, 6 children, 4 living; daughter Rachael M. Payne, 18, Michigan; daughter Ruth N. Payne, 14, Michigan; daughter Esther M. Payne, 9, Michigan; ward Anna J. Payne, 3, Michigan; border Syrene Danner, 84, Vermont; border Arris Deaner, 57, Ohio, married for 3 years, carpenter, house.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 1A, Charles J. Payne, 54, England, farmer, general farming; wife Anna J. Payne, 52, Michigan; daughter Esther M. Payne, 19, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 80-5, Sheet No. 3B, Charles J. Payne, 62, England, first married age 20, farmer, general farm; wife Anna J. Payne, 61, Michigan, first married age 19; grand daughter Helen L. Donovan, 13, Michigan; grand daughter Theresa K. Donovan, 8, Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-21, Sheet No. 7A, Charles Payne, 74, England; wife Anna Payne, 71, Michigan; granddaughter Teresa Donovan, 18, Michigan; border, Ralph Southworth, 34, Indiana, butter maker, creamery; border Charles Atchison, 35, Michigan, depot master, steam railroad.
  8. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Julia A. Crippin born: 30 June 1868 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Thomas Crippin, born in New York; mother: Margaret Crippin, born in Ireland.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Anna J. Crippen Payne, born: 30 June 1868 in Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 31 January 1967 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes details from her death record; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, husband, and two children).
  10. 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.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 216, Page No. 3, Thomas Crippin, 46, NY, farmer; wife Margarette Crippin, 41, Ireland; daughter E. Mary Crippin, 20, Mich.; daughter Anna Crippin, 12, Mich.; son John Crippin, 10, Mich.; laborer George Manuel, 19, Mich., laborer.
  12. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Male Payne, died: 4 August 1905 in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan, age 0; father: Charles J. Payne; mother: Anna J. Crippen. [Presumed birth on the same day, 4 August 1905].
Second Generation
2. Thomas Norman Payne2 (Charles1), born 23 November 1887 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 28 October 1952 in Los Angeles County, California.3 Thomas married, 1 June 1910 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Ruth Inez Merrifield9 (born 17 August 1888 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Austin J. Merrifield and Cora E. Johnson;5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ruth died 22 May 1973 in Los Angeles County, California8). Thomas and Ruth are buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.3, 8

3. Rachael Margaret Payne2 (Charles1), born 31 December 1891 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;4, 10, 11, 12, 13 died 21 November 1924 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.11 Rachael married, 14 November 1910 in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, William Patrick Donovan16 (born 15 August 1888 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of John Donovan and Kate Fitzgerald;13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 William died 10 January 1960 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan15, 17). William is buried in Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan.15

Children of Rachael Margaret Payne and William Patrick Donovan:

+7i. Charles John ‘Chuck’ Donovan, born 1911 in Van Buren County, Michigan; died 1987. Married Catherine J. ‘Peg’ O’Neill.
+8ii. Bernard Joseph ‘Red’ Donovan, born 26 December 1912 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 2 April 1992 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married (1) Ethel Luella Olson Married (2) Kathryn Jean ‘Katie’ Koeningshof.
+9iii. Christine Elizabeth Donovan, born 14 August 1914 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 16 May 2001. Married Wesley Eldon Henry.
+10iv. Helen Louise Donovan, born 12 September 1916 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 17 April 1984 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married George William Thorne.
+11v. William Thomas ‘Tom’ Donovan, born 26 September 1918 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 24 May 2009 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Francis Hildegard Hartwig.
+12vi. Teresa Kathryn ‘Billie’ Donovan, born 26 August 1921 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 12 December 1973 in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio. Married John E. Fenwick.

4. Ruth Anna Payne2 (Charles1), born 24 April 1896 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan;4, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 died 7 January 1924 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.21, 23 Ruth married, November 1912 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Ray Welker22 (born 29 July 1893 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Jeremiah Welker and Martha Miller;22, 24, 25, 26, 27 Ray died January 197022, 28). Ruth and Ray are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.21, 22

Children of Ruth Anna Payne and Ray Welker:

 13i. Bernard Welker, born 3 June 1913 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;29 died 3 June 1913 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.29
+14ii. Martha Ann Welker, born 30 June 1914 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 28 February 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Married Jerome Louis Burton.
 15iii. James Edward Welker, born 19 April 1921 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;27, 30, 31 died 14 July 1935 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.30, 31 James is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.30

5. Esther Margaret Payne2 (Charles1), born 25 November 1900 in Arlington Township, Van Buren County, Michigan;12, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 died 21 January 1933.33 Esther married, 14 April 1920 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan, Clarence Arthur Snyder39 (born 31 May 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Albert Snyder and Anna Gutzner;35, 36, 37, 38, 39 Clarence died 28 January 1948 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan38). Esther and Clarence are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.33, 38

Children of Esther Margaret Payne and Clarence Arthur Snyder:

+16i. Albert Norman Snyder, born 20 January 1921 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 30 November 1980 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana. Married Carol M. Sliz.
+17ii. Charles Thomas Snyder, born 23 February 1922 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 19 February 1999. Married Ida E. McBride.

  1. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Thomas Payne, born: 23 November 1887 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Charles Payne, farmer, born in Michigan [sic, he was born in England]; mother: Annie Payne, born in Michigan.
  2. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Thomas Norman Payne, No. 9, born: 23 November 1889 in Lawrence, Michigan; nurse, state hospital, Topeka, Kansas; married, wife.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Thomas Norman Payne, born: 23 November 1887 in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 28 October 1952 in Los Angeles County, California (from record, which provides the names and link for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 131, Sheet No. 5A, Charles Payne, 34, England, Apr. 1866; farmer; wife of 13 years Anna Payne, 30, Michigan, June 1869, 4 children, 3 living; son Thomas Payne, 11, Michigan, Nov. 1888; daughter Rachael Payne, 8, Michigan, Dec. 1892; daughter Ruth Payne, 4, Michigan, Apr. 1896.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, San Gabriel, E.D. 19-1440, Sheet No. 3A, Ruth I. Payne, 41, Michigan, first married age 21, superintendent, inst. [Jean G. McKracken Home Institution]; husband Thomas N. Payne, 42, Michigan, first married age 22, parole officer, inst.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Downey Township, Downey, E.D. 19-137, Sheet No. 14B, Thomas Payne, 52, Michigan, manager, sanitarium; wife Ruth Payne, 51, Michigan; cousin Laverne Merrifield, 55, Michigan, graduate nurse, sanitarium; lodger Abraham Boseman, 79, Holland, carpenter, own business.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Los Angeles County, Monrovia, E.D. 19-1270, Sheet No. 6, Thomas N. Payne, 63, Michigan; wife Ruth I. Payne, 62, Michigan; Abraham Boshman, 88, Holland.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Ruth Inez Merrifield Payne, born: 17 August 1888 in Bainbridge Center, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 22 May 1973 in Los Angeles County, California (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  9. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Thomas Norman Payne, age 22, born in Lawrence, Michigan; nurse; father: Charles J. Payne; mother: Anna Julia Crippen; not previously married; Ruth Merrifield, age 21, born in Waterveliet [sic], Michigan; nurse; father: Austin J. Merrifield; mother: Cora E. Johnson; not previously married; married on 1 June 1910 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
  10. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Rachael Payne, born: 31 December 1891 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Chas. Payne; mother: Anna Payne.
  11. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Rachael [indexed as Rachiel] Margaret Donovan, died: 21 November 1924 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; age: 32 years 10 months 21 days [so constructed birth date is 31 December 1891]; father: Charles Payne, born in England; mother: Anna Crippen, born in Michigan.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 148, Sheet No. 11B, Charles J. Payne, 44, England, farmer, general farm; wife of 23 years Anna J. Payne, 41, Michigan, 6 children, 4 living; daughter Rachael M. Payne, 18, Michigan; daughter Ruth N. Payne, 14, Michigan; daughter Esther M. Payne, 9, Michigan; ward Anna J. Payne, 3, Michigan; border Syrene Danner, 84, Vermont; border Arris Deaner, 57, Ohio, married for 3 years, carpenter, house.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 196, Sheet No. 7B, William Donovan, 31, Michigan, laborer, machine shop; wife Rachael Donovan, 28, Michigan; son Charles Donovan, 8, Michigan; son Bernard Donovan, 7, Michigan; daughter Christine Donovan, 5, Michigan; daughter Helen Louise Donovan 3 3/12, Michigan; son William T. Donovan 1 4/12, Michigan.
  14. Draft Registration Card, William P. Donovan, No. 56, born: 15 August 1889 in Arlington, Michigan; farm laborer; married, wife and 4 children.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan, William P. Donovan, born: 15 August 1888 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 13 January 1960 in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which included a note naming his [second] wife, three sons, three daughters, and one brother; and provides the names and links for his [second] wife and two children).
  16. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Wm. P. Donovan, age 22, born in Michigan, farmer; father: John Donovan; mother: Kate Fitzgerald; no previous marriages; Rachael M. Payne, age 18, born in Michigan, housekeeper; father: Charles Payne; mother: Anna Crippin; no previous marriages; married on 14 November 1910 in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan.
  17. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 13 January 1960, William P. Donovan, died Sunday [10 January 1960] in Watervliet, Michigan; born; 15 August 1888 in Lawrence, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, three sons, three daughters, and brother.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Watervliet, E.D. 11-59, Sheet No. 12B, William P. Donovan, 41, Michigan, first married age 22; wife Agatha T. Donovan, 39, Michigan, first married age 30, stenographer.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Berrien County, Watervliet Township, E.D. 11-200, Sheet No. 13, William P. Donovan, 61, Michigan, housework; wife Agatha Donovan, 58, Michigan, sec., paper.
  20. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Ruth Payne, born: 24 April 1896 in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Charles Payne, born in England; mother: Anna Payne, born in Michigan.
  21. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Ruth Arvea [sic] Payne Welker, born: 2 February 1897; died: 1924 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  22. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License [Male and Female separately, but combined here], Ray Welker, born: 2 February 1891 in Bangor, Michigan [sic, his birth record shows 1893]; farmer; father: J. Welker, farmer, born in Ohio; mother: Martha J. Miller, born in Bangor, Michigan; first marriage; Ruth Payne, born: 25 April 1893 [sic, her birth record shows 1896] in Lawrence, Michigan; father; Chas. Payne, farmer, born in England; mother: Anna Crippen, born in Decatur, Michigan; first marriage; both affidavits signed: 9 November 1912 in St. Joseph County, Indiana. [Their actual marriage date is not shown in these records but is presumed to be shortly after the date of the marriage license].
  23. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Ruth Ann Welker, died: 7 January 1924 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 24 April 1896 in Lawrence, Michigan; father: Charles Payne; mother: Anna Crippen.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 10B, Ray Walker [sic, Welker], 26, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife Ruth Walker, 23, Michigan; daughter Martha A. Walker, 5, Michigan; border Claud P. Johnson, 47, New York, widow, laborer, farm; border Theron Johnson, 11, Michigan.
  25. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Ray Welker, No. 37, born: 2 February 1893 in Bangor, Michigan; occupation: farming; married, wife and 1 child.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Ray Welker, born: 2 February 1893 in Michigan; died: 1970 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, two wives, and one child).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-7, Sheet No. 3B, Ray Welker, 37, Michigan, first married age 19, farmer, general; wife Helen Welker, 22, Ohio, first married age 20; daughter Martha Welker, 15, Michigan; son James Welker, 8, Michigan; mother Martha Welker, 73, Michigan, widow, first married age 19.
  28. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Ray Welker, died: January 1970; born: 2 February 1893; last place of residence: Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  29. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Bernard Welker, died: 3 June 1913 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Roy Welker; mother: Ruth Payne. [Neither his age nor birth date are shown in this record, but it is presumed he was born the same day.]
  30. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, James Edward Welker, born: 1922; died: 14 July 1935 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents).
  31. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. James Edward Welker, died: 14 July 1935 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; born: 19 April 1921 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Ray Welker; mother: Ruth Anna Payne.
  32. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Esther Margaret Payne, born: 25 November 1900 in Arlington, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Charles Payne, born in England; mother: Anna J. Crippin, born in Michigan.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Esther M. Payne Snyder, born: 25 November 1900 in Michigan; died: 21 January 1933 (from record, which includes details from her marriage registration; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, husband, and one child).
  34. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 1A, Charles J. Payne, 54, England, farmer, general farming; wife Anna J. Payne, 52, Michigan; daughter Esther M. Payne, 19, Michigan.
  35. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, first married age 23, farmer, general farm; wife Esther Snyder, 29, Michigan, first married age 19; son Albert Snyder, 9, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 8, Michigan; grandmother Johanna Gutzman, 78, Germany, widow.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, farmer, farming; wife Esther Snyder, 39, Michigan; son Albert Snyder, 19, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 18, Michigan.
  37. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Clarence Arthur Snyder, No. 34, born: 31 May 1896 in Chicago, Illinois; farmer; single.
  38. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Clarence A. Snyder, born: 31 May 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 29 January 1948 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan (from record, which includes details from his marriage and death records; and provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and one child).
  39. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Clarence A. Snyder, age 23, born in Illinois, farmer, father: Albert Snyder; mother: Anna Gutzner; not previously married; Esther M. Payne, 19, Michigan, father: Charles Payne; mother: Anna Crippen; not previously married; married on 14 April 1920 in Watervliet, Berien County, Michigan.
Third Generation
7. Charles John ‘Chuck’ Donovan3 (Rachael,2 Charles1), born 1911 in Van Buren County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 1987.1 Chuck married, 1 June 1940 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Catherine J. ‘Peg’ O’Neill2 (born 5 February 1914 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank J. O’Neill and Amalia Trautner;2, 5, 6, 7 Peg died 26 April 2002 in Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan6, 7). Chuck and Peg are buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan.1, 6

Children of Charles John ‘Chuck’ Donovan and Catherine J. ‘Peg’ O’Neill:

+18i. Patrick Joseph Donovan, born 28 July 1941 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 12 June 2022 in Converse, Bexar County, Texas. Married Sandra Jean Ulceski.
+19ii. Michael James Donovan, born 29 July 1942 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died 2 October 2019. Married Sue Ann Fouts.
+20iii. Kathleen M. Donovan, born 3 August 1944 in Michigan. Married David Robert Calver.
+21iv. David John Donovan, born November 1949 in Michigan. Married Constance ‘Connie’ Landis.

8. Bernard Joseph ‘Red’ Donovan3 (Rachael,2 Charles1), born 26 December 1912 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 2 April 1992 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.8 Red married, first, Ethel Luella Olson (born 30 November 1910 in Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph Olson and Ida Sangren;10, 12 Ethel died 22 December 1944 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan12). Red married, second, Kathryn Jean ‘Katie’ Koeningshof (born 20 November 1923 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, the daughter of Edward Koeningshof and Sylvia Wolkins;11, 13, 14 Katie died 12 August 1995 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan13, 14). Red is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.8 Ethel is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.12 Katie is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.13

Children of Bernard Joseph ‘Red’ Donovan and Ethel Luella Olson:

+22i. Rodean Ann ‘Deanie’ Donovan, born 7 March 1936 in Michigan. Married (1) Gordon Moerdyk Married (2) Kenneth Wayne Strate.
 23ii. John Thomas Donovan, born 30 January 1939 in Michigan;10, 11, 15 died 31 December 1969.15 John is buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.15
 24iii. Ethel Lowella Donovan, born 18 December 1944;16, 17 died 14 December 1985.16

Children of Bernard Joseph ‘Red’ Donovan and Kathryn Jean ‘Katie’ Koeningshof:

 25i. Joseph Lawrence ‘Joe’ Donovan, born 22 December 1951.18
 26ii. Ellen Marie Donovan, born 15 December 1953.18
 27iii. Margaret Anne ‘Peggy’ Donovan, born 19 July 1957.18
 28iv. William Edward Donovan, born 26 December 1959.18
 29v. Teresa Eileen Donovan, born 29 September 1961.18

9. Christine Elizabeth Donovan3 (Rachael,2 Charles1), born 14 August 1914 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 4, 19, 20, 21, 22 died 16 May 2001.19 Christine married, 1 August 1939 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, Wesley Eldon Henry20 (born 10 March 1918 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Charles E. Henry and Mary A. Parish;20, 21, 22, 23 Wesley died 13 May 199123). Christine and Wesley are buried in Grand Junction Cemetery, Grand Junction, Van Buren County, Michigan.19, 23

Children of Christine Elizabeth Donovan and Wesley Eldon Henry:

+30i. Wesley Eldon ‘Wes’ Henry, Jr., born 31 August 1942. Married Jenny _____.
+31ii. Ann Louise Henry, born 9 April 1944 in Michigan. Married Nikolai Joseph Thallas.

10. Helen Louise Donovan3 (Rachael,2 Charles1), born 12 September 1916 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 17 April 1984 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.24, 26 Helen married, 26 November 1940 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, George William Thorne25 (born 4 March 1914 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the son of Harry A. Thorne and Nellie E. Barnes;25, 28, 29, 30 George died 9 October 1978 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan29, 30). Helen and George are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.24, 29

Child of Helen Louise Donovan and George William Thorne:

+32i. Terrance William Thorne, born 12 August 1944 in Michigan. Married Martha Fabiola Gonzalez.

11. William Thomas ‘Tom’ Donovan3 (Rachael,2 Charles1), born 26 September 1918 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;3, 4, 17, 31, 32, 33 died 24 May 2009 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.31, 33 Tom married Francis Hildegard Hartwig (born 13 August 1919 in Massachusetts, the daughter of Frank H. Hartwig and Ida R. Amon;17, 34, 35 Francis died 17 May 199234, 35). Tom and Francis are buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan.31, 34

Children of William Thomas ‘Tom’ Donovan and Francis Hildegard Hartwig:

+33i. Gerald Frank Donovan, born 24 August 1945 in Massachusetts. Married Nancy Karen _____.
 34ii. Timothy Thomas Donovan, born 3 March 1952 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;36 died 15 November 1975 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.36 Timothy is buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan.36
+35iii. Patricia J. ‘Patty’ Donovan, born 20 January 1956. Married Lawrence Wende ‘Larry’ Haley.

12. Teresa Kathryn ‘Billie’ Donovan3 (Rachael,2 Charles1), born 26 August 1921 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;27, 37, 38, 39, 40 died 12 December 1973 in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio.37, 38 Billie married John E. Fenwick (born 1916 in Ohio, the son of Charles F. Fenwick and Anna Lugene;40, 41 John died 21 January 1981 in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio41). Billie and John are buried in Guernsey County Memory Gardens, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio.37, 41

Children of Teresa Kathryn ‘Billie’ Donovan and John E. Fenwick:

 36i. Donald P. Fenwick, born ca. 1944 in Michigan.40
 37ii. Helen L. Fenwick, born ca. 1947 in Ohio.40
 38iii. John E. Fenwick, born ca. 1948 in Ohio.40

14. Martha Ann Welker3 (Ruth,2 Charles1), born 30 June 1914 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;42, 43, 44, 45, 46 died 28 February 1990 in Los Angeles, California.42, 43, 44 Martha married Jerome Louis Burton48 (born 31 March 1911 in International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota, the son of Mitchell Burton and Lena Greengard;47, 48 Jerome died 14 August 1971 in Los Angeles, California47, 48). Martha is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.42 Jerome is buried in Mount Zion Temple Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.47

16. Albert Norman Snyder3 (Esther,2 Charles1), born 20 January 1921 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;49, 50, 51, 52, 53 died 30 November 1980 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana.49, 50 Albert married, 3 July 1946, Carol M. Sliz55 (born 11 April 1924 in Lawton, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of John Sliz and Martha Laskowa;53, 54, 55 Carol died 18 October 2000 in Harvey, Cook County, Illinois54, 55). Albert and Carol are buried in Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan.49, 54

Children of Albert Norman Snyder and Carol M. Sliz:

 39i. Martha Snyder.
 40ii. Karen Snyder.

17. Charles Thomas Snyder3 (Esther,2 Charles1), born 23 February 1922 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan;51, 52, 56, 57, 58, 59 died 19 February 1999.56, 58 Charles married, 1 November 1945 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Ida E. McBride57 (born 9 July 1922 in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan, the daughter of Carroll McBride and Jessie Blair;57, 59, 60 Ida died 30 July 200760). Charles and Ida are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.56, 60

Child of Charles Thomas Snyder and Ida E. McBride:

 41i. Sue Ellen Snyder, born ca. 1947 in Michigan.59

  1. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, Charles J. Donovan, born: 1911; died: 1987 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Charles J. Donovan, age 28, born in Van Buren County, Michigan, undertaker, father: William P. Donovan; mother: Rachael Payne; not previously married; Catherine J. O’Neill, age 29, born in Madison, Wisconsin, Stenographer, father: Frank J. O’Neill; mother: Amalia Trautner; not previously married; married on 1 June 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 196, Sheet No. 7B, William Donovan, 31, Michigan, laborer, machine shop; wife Rachael Donovan, 28, Michigan; son Charles Donovan, 8, Michigan; son Bernard Donovan, 7, Michigan; daughter Christine Donovan, 5, Michigan; daughter Helen Louise Donovan 3 3/12, Michigan; son William T. Donovan 1 4/12, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 1A, Frank J. Lynch, 43, Michigan, first married age 34, farmer, general farm; wife Teresa B. Lynch, 43, Michigan, first married age 34; nephew Charles J. Donovan, 18, Michigan; niece Christine E. Donovan, 15, Michigan; nephew Thomas W. Donovan, 11, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 39-40, Sheet No. 34, Charles J. Donovan, 37, Michigan, salesman, undertaking supplies; wife Catherine J. Donovan, 36, Wisconsin; son Patrick J. Donovan, 8, Michigan; son Michael J. Donovan, 7, Michigan; daughter Kathleen M. Donovan, 5, Michigan; son David J. Donovan, Nov[ember], Michigan.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, Catherine J. Donovan, born: 1914; died: 2002 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  7. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Herrick Public Library, Catherine “Peg” Donovan, died: 26 April 2002 in Waterford, Michigan; born: 5 February 1914 in Madison, Wisconsin. The article provide vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, sister, husband, children, and grandchildren.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Bernard J. Donovan, born: 26 December 1912 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 3 April 1992 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (from record, which includes information from his second marriage record, social security claims index, and death index; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and one wife).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Watervliet, E.D. 11-59, Sheet No. 5A-5B, Bernard Donovan, 17, Michigan [he is a border in the household of Frank Barden].
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 39-16, Sheet No. 13B, Bernard Donovan, 27, Michigan, street work, city; wife Ethel Donovan, 29, Minnesota; daughter Rodean Donovan, 4, Michigan; son Thomas Donovan, 1, Michigan.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 89-42, Sheet No. 3, Bernard J. Donovan, 37, Michigan, welder, making checker taxi co.; wife Kathryn J. Donovan, 26, Michigan, nurse, state hospital; son John T. Donovan, 11, Michigan.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Ethel Luella Olson Donovan, born: 30 November 1910 in Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota; died: 22 December 1944 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan (from record, which includes information from two census records and death record; and provides the name and link for her husband).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Kathryn Koningshof Donovan, born: 20 November 1923; died: 12 August 1995 (from record).
  14. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Herrick Public Library, Kathryn “Katie” Donovan, died: 12 August 1995 in Oshtemo, Michigan; born: 20 November 1923 in Buchanan, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, and brothers.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Capt. John Thomas Donovan, born: 30 January 1939; died: 31 December 1969 (from record).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, Ethel L. Donovan, born: 18 December 1944; died: 14 December 1985 (from record).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 89-4, Sheet No. 3, William T. Donovan, 31, Michigan, mail man, U.S. government; wife Francis H. Donovan, 30, Massachusetts; son Gerald, F. Donovan, 4, Massachusetts; niece Ethel L. Donovan, 5, Michigan.
  18. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Grand Junction Cemetery, Grand Junction, Van Buren County, Michigan, Christine Donovan Henry, born: 14 August 1914; died: 16 May 2001 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one sibling).
  20. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Wesley Eldon Henry, age 21, born in South Haven, Michigan, special policeman, not previously married; father: Charles E. Henry; mother: Mary A. Parish; Christine Elizabeth Donovan, age 24, born in Lawrence, Michigan, nurse, not previously married; father: William Donovan; mother: Rachael Payne; married on 1 August 1939 in South Haven, Michigan.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-28, Sheet No. 2A, Wesly Henry, 22, Michigan, night police, for city; wife Christine Henry, 25, Michigan, nurse, city hospital.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-73, Sheet No. 7, Wesley E. Henry, 31, Michigan, owner and operator, retail delivery service; wife Christine E. Henry, 35, Michigan, registered nurse, city hospital private nurse; son Wesley Henry, Jr., 7, Michigan; daughter Ann Louise Henry, 5, Michigan.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Grand Junction Cemetery, Grand Junction, Van Buren County, Michigan, Wesley E. Henry, born: 10 March 1918; died: 13 May 1991 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  24. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Helen L. Thorne, born: 1916; died: 20 April 1984 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  25. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, George W. Thorne, 26, Lansing, Michigan, attendant nurse, father: Harry A. Thorne; mother: Nellie E. Barnes; not previously married; Helen L. Donovan, age 24, born in Lawrence, Michigan, reg. nurse, father: William Donovan; mother: Rachael Payne; not previously married; married on 26 November 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  26. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Helen L. Thorne, died: 17 April 1984 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo [County], Michigan; born: 12 September 1916.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Arlington Township, E.D. 80-5, Sheet No. 3B, Charles J. Payne, 62, England, first married age 20, farmer, general farm; wife Anna J. Payne, 61, Michigan, first married age 19; grand daughter Helen L. Donovan, 13, Michigan; grand daughter Theresa K. Donovan, 8, Michigan.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Oshtemo, E.D. 39-61, Sheet No. 75, George W. Thorne, 36, Michigan, attendant, state mental inst.; wife Helen Thorne, 34, Michigan, nurse (reg), state mental inst.; son Terrance Thorne, 5, Michigan.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, George W. Thorne, born: 1914; died; 12 October 1978 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  30. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; George W. Thorne, died: 9 October 1978 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo [County], Michigan; born: 4 March 1914.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, William Thomas Donovan, born: 26 September 1918; died: 24 May 2009 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  32. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-6, Sheet No. 1A, Frank Lynch, 53, Michigan, farmer, farm; wife Teresa Lynch, 53, Michigan; nephew Thos. Donovan, 21, Michigan, farmer, farm; hired man Duane Holdridge, 41, Michigan, laborer, on farm.
  33. Obituary, The Courier-Leeder, Paw Paw, Michigan (available at https://digmichnews.cmich.edu), 29 May 2009, William T. “Tom” Donovan, died: 25 May 2009 in Kalamazoo; born: 26 September 1918 in Lawrence, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, children and their spouses, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
  34. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, Frances H. Donovan, born: 13 August 1919; died: 17 May 1992 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  35. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Frances Hildegard Hartwig, alias: Frances H. Donovan; died: 17 May 1992; born: 13 August 1919; father: Frank H. Hartwig; mother: Ida R. Amon.
  36. Find a Grave (website). Saint Marys Cemetery, Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan, Timothy Thomas Donovan, born: 3 March 1952; died: 15 November 1975 (from record, which includes copies of two obituaries).
  37. Find a Grave (website). Guernsey County Memory Gardens, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, Teresa Kathryn Fenwick, born: 26 August 1921; died: 12 December 1973 (from record).
  38. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 12 December 1973, Theresa Fenwich [sic], died 12 December 1973 in Cambridge [Ohio], age 52, born in Kalamazoo. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her grandparents, parents, and husband.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-21, Sheet No. 7A, Charles Payne, 74, England; wife Anna Payne, 71, Michigan; granddaughter Teresa Donovan, 18, Michigan; border, Ralph Southworth, 34, Indiana, butter maker, creamery; border Charles Atchison, 35, Michigan, depot master, steam railroad.
  40. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Ohio, Guernsey County, Cambridge, E.D. 30-26, Sheet No. 7, John E. Fenwick, 34, Ohio, electrician, small motor mfg.; wife Teresa K. Fenwick, 28, Michigan; son Donald P. Fenwick, 6, Michigan; daughter Helen L. Fenwick, 3, Ohio; son John E. Fenwick, 2, Ohio.
  41. Find a Grave (website). Guernsey County Memory Gardens, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, John E. Fenwick, born: 1916; died: 21 January 1981 in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and his [second] wife).
  42. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, Martha Welker Welker Burton, born: 30 June 1914; died: 28 February 1990 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  43. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Martha Anna Welker, alias: Martha Welker Burton, died: 28 February 1990; born: 30 June 1914 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: Ray Welker; mother: Ruth A. Payne.
  44. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Martha Welker Burton, died: 28 February 1990 in Los Angeles, California; born: 30 June 1914 in Michigan; father: Welker; mother: Payne.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 180, Sheet No. 10B, Ray Walker [sic, Welker], 26, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife Ruth Walker, 23, Michigan; daughter Martha A. Walker, 5, Michigan; border Claud P. Johnson, 47, New York, widow, laborer, farm; border Theron Johnson, 11, Michigan.
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 80-7, Sheet No. 3B, Ray Welker, 37, Michigan, first married age 19, farmer, general; wife Helen Welker, 22, Ohio, first married age 20; daughter Martha Welker, 15, Michigan; son James Welker, 8, Michigan; mother Martha Welker, 73, Michigan, widow, first married age 19.
  47. Find a Grave (website). Mount Zion Temple Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Jerome Louis Burton, born: 31 March 1911 in International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota; died: 14 August 1971 in Los Angeles, California (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  48. California Deaths and Burials, 1776-2000, Jerome L. Burton, died: 17 August 1971 in San Gabriel, California; born: 31 March 1911 in Minnesota; married; salesman; father: Michell Burton, born in Wisconsin; mother: Lena Greengard, born in Missouri; spouse: Martha W. Welker.
  49. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Albert N. Snyder, born: 1921; died: 30 November 1980 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  50. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 1980, Albert N. Snyder, died: Monday [date not given] in Gary, Indiana, born: 20 January 1921 in Lawrence, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, daughters, mother and brother.
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, first married age 23, farmer, general farm; wife Esther Snyder, 29, Michigan, first married age 19; son Albert Snyder, 9, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 8, Michigan; grandmother Johanna Gutzman, 78, Germany, widow.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-22, Sheet No. 1A, Clarence Snyder, 33, Illinois, farmer, farming; wife Esther Snyder, 39, Michigan; son Albert Snyder, 19, Michigan; son Charles Snyder, 18, Michigan.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 103-767, Sheet No. 19, Albert N. Snyder, 29, Michigan, machine operator, steel factory; wife Carol M. Snyder, 25, Michigan; brother in law Edward Sliz, 36, Illinois, experimenting, manufacturing tractors company.
  54. Find a Grave (website). Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, Carol M. Snyder, born: 1924; died: 2000 (from record).
  55. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 18 October 2002, Carol M. Snyder, died: 18 October 2002 in Harvey, Illinois; born: 11 April 1924 in Lawton [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, and brothers.
  56. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Charles T. Snyder, born: 23 February 1922; died; 19 February 1999 (from record).
  57. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Charles T. Snyder, born: 23 February 1922 in Lawrence, Michigan; father: Clarence L. [Snyder]; mother: Esther Payne; Ida E. McBride, born: 9 July 1922 in Wayland, Michigan; father: Carroll McBride; mother: Jessie Blair; married on 1 November 1945 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
  58. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 20 February 1999, Charles T. Snyder, died 19 February 1999, age 76; born in Lawrence, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, daughter, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
  59. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kent County, Wyoming, E.D. 41-108, Sheet No. 4, Charles T. Snyder, 28, Michigan, press operator, stove and refrigerator mfg.; wife Ida E. Snyder, 27, Michigan, grinder operator, injector and auto mfg.; daughter Sue Ellen Snyder, 3, Michigan.
  60. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Ida E. Snyder, born: 9 July 1922; died: 30 July 2007 (from record).
Fourth and Fifth Generations
18. Patrick Joseph Donovan4 (Charles ‘Chuck’,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 28 July 1941 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;1, 2 died 12 June 2022 in Converse, Bexar County, Texas.1 Patrick married, 18 November 2000 in Bexar County, Texas, Sandra Jean Ulceski4 (born 7 March 1949 in Mount Carmel, Greene County, Pennsylvania, parents not determined;3 Sandra died 28 June 2005 in Converse, Bexar County, Texas3). Patrick and Sandra are buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.1, 3

19. Michael James Donovan4 (Charles ‘Chuck’,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 29 July 1942 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan;2, 5 died 2 October 2019.5 Michael married, 1967 in Wisconsin, Sue Ann Fouts5 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michael James Donovan and Sue Ann Fouts:

 42i. Michael Donovan.
 43ii. Ben Donovan.

20. Kathleen M. Donovan4 (Charles ‘Chuck’,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 3 August 1944 in Michigan.2, 6 Kathleen married David Robert Calver (born 12 October 1941, parents not determined6).

21. David John Donovan4 (Charles ‘Chuck’,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born November 1949 in Michigan.2 David married Constance ‘Connie’ Landis (born 31 March 1949, parents not determined6).

22. Rodean Ann ‘Deanie’ Donovan4 (Bernard ‘Red’,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 7 March 1936 in Michigan.6, 7, 8 Deanie married, first, 2 June 1956 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Gordon Moerdyk10 (born 17 November 1934 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, parents not determined;9 Gordon died 5 October 20139). Deanie married, second, 1983 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana, Kenneth Wayne Strate12 (born 21 June 1926 in Sandborn, Knox County, Indiana, the son of John Henry Strate and Marie Angeline Anderson;11 Kenneth died 13 January 2009 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana11). Gordon is buried in Christ Church Memorial Gardens, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.9 Kenneth is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.11

30. Wesley Eldon ‘Wes’ Henry, Jr.4 (Christine,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 31 August 1942.6, 13 Wes married Jenny _____ (born 27 September 1942, parents not determined6).

Child of Wesley Eldon ‘Wes’ Henry, Jr. and Jenny _____:

 44i. Robert Wesley Henry, born 12 September 1968 in Onslow County, North Carolina.14

31. Ann Louise Henry4 (Christine,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 9 April 1944 in Michigan.6, 13 Ann married Nikolai Joseph Thallas (born 15 June 1973, parents not determined6).

32. Terrance William Thorne4 (Helen,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 12 August 1944 in Michigan.15 Terrance married, 17 May 2014, Martha Fabiola Gonzalez6 (born 20 May 1953, parents not determined6).

33. Gerald Frank Donovan4 (William ‘Tom’,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 24 August 1945 in Massachusetts.6, 16 Gerald married Nancy Karen _____ (born 6 January 1944, parents not determined6).

35. Patricia J. ‘Patty’ Donovan4 (William ‘Tom’,3 Rachael,2 Charles1), born 20 January 1956.6 Patty married Lawrence Wende ‘Larry’ Haley (born 1 June 1954, parents not determined6).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; Patrick Joseph Donovan, born: 28 July 1941; died: 12 June 2022 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 39-40, Sheet No. 34, Charles J. Donovan, 37, Michigan, salesman, undertaking supplies; wife Catherine J. Donovan, 36, Wisconsin; son Patrick J. Donovan, 8, Michigan; son Michael J. Donovan, 7, Michigan; daughter Kathleen M. Donovan, 5, Michigan; son David J. Donovan, Nov[ember], Michigan.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; Sandra Jean Ulceski Donovan, born: 7 March 1949 in Mount Carmel, Greene County, Pennsylvania; died: 28 June 2005 in Converse, Bexar County, Texas (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  4. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010, Patrick J. Donovan, age 59; Sandra A. Uleski, age 52; married on 18 November 2000 in Bexar [County], Texas.
  5. Obituary, The Arizona Republic, 7 October 2019, Michael James Donovan, Sr., died: 2 October 2019; born: 29 July 1942 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, three siblings, two sons, three grandchildren, one step-grandson, and three great grandchildren.
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 39-16, Sheet No. 13B, Bernard Donovan, 27, Michigan, street work, city; wife Ethel Donovan, 29, Minnesota; daughter Rodean Donovan, 4, Michigan; son Thomas Donovan, 1, Michigan.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Illinois, DuPage County, Elmhurst, E.D. 22-2, Sheet No. 16, Arne Fredricksen, 58, South Dakota, electrical engineer, Commonwealth Edison Co.; wife Viola M. Fredericksen, 46, Minnesota; niece Rodean A. Donovan, 14, Michigan.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Christ Church Memorial Gardens, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, Gordon Moerdyk, born: 17 November 1934; died: 5 October 2013 (from record).
  10. Marriage Announcement, The Courier Northern, Paw Paw, Michigan (available at digmichnews.cmich.edu), 2 June 1961, Five Years Ago. Miss Rodean Donovan and Gordon Moerdyk were married in Kalamazoo. [So their marriage was 2 June 1956.]
  11. Find a Grave (website). Memorial Park Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana, Kenneth Wayne Strate, born: 21 June 1926 in Sandborn, Knox County, Indiana; died: 13 January 2009 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and one wife).
  12. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012 (available at ancestry.com), Kenneth Wayne Strate and Rodean Ann Moerdyk, married in 1983 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven, E.D. 80-73, Sheet No. 7, Wesley E. Henry, 31, Michigan, owner and operator, retail delivery service; wife Christine E. Henry, 35, Michigan, registered nurse, city hospital private nurse; son Wesley Henry, Jr., 7, Michigan; daughter Ann Louise Henry, 5, Michigan.
  14. North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000, Robert Wesley Henry, born: 12 September 1968 in Onslow County, North Carolina; parent: Wesley Eldon Henry.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Oshtemo, E.D. 39-61, Sheet No. 75, George W. Thorne, 36, Michigan, attendant, state mental inst.; wife Helen Thorne, 34, Michigan, nurse (reg), state mental inst.; son Terrance Thorne, 5, Michigan.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo, E.D. 89-4, Sheet No. 3, William T. Donovan, 31, Michigan, mail man, U.S. government; wife Francis H. Donovan, 30, Massachusetts; son Gerald, F. Donovan, 4, Massachusetts; niece Ethel L. Donovan, 5, Michigan.