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Family HistoryFamily History - Clark John Crippen


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 Clark John Crippen and 11 of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Clark John Crippen,1 born 10 July 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of John H. Crippen and Cora Belle Holdridge;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 22 September 1989 in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan.2, 3 Clark married, 28 March 1932 in Steuben County, Indiana, Lena L. Corbin9 (born 19 June 1911 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, the daughter of Albertus Corbin and Rose A. Hawkins;6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Lena died 5 February 1992 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan8, 10). Clark and Lena are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.2, 8

Children of Clark John Crippen and Lena L. Corbin:

+2i. Phyllis Ann Crippen, born 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Robert E. McCracken.
 3ii. (son) Crippin, born 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;11 died 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.11
+4iii. Coralyn J. Crippen, born 29 November 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died 4 April 1983 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Married Leonard Lee Bartlett.

  1. Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917, Van Buren County, Clark J. Crippen, born: 10 July 1904 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; father: John Crippen; mother: Cora Crippen.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Clark John Crippen, born: 1904; died: 1989 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, wife and one child).
  3. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Clark J. Crippen, died: 22 September 1989 in Paw Paw, Van Buren [County], Michigan; born: 10 July 1904.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Van Buren County, Hartford Township, E.D. 162, Sheet No. 10B, Hiram H. Holdridge, 74, New York, widow, farmer, general farm; daughter Cora B. Crippin, 36, New York, widow; granddaughter Bessie M. Crippin, 15, Michigan; granddaughter Florence B. Crippin, 12, Michigan; grandson Clark H. Crippin, 5, Michigan; grandson [sic, she is his granddaughter; her sex is correctly listed as f(emale)] Anna J. Crippin, 3, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Van Buren County, Bangor Township, E.D. 179, Sheet No. 13A, Cora B. Crippen, 45, New York, widow; son Clark Crippen, 15, Michigan; daughter Anna Crippen, 13, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Augusta, E.D. 39-67, Sheet No. 6B, Clark J. Crippin, 35, Michigan, attendant, ret[irement] facility; wife Lena L. Crippin, 28, Michigan; daughter Phyllis A. Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-54, Sheet No. 8, Clark Crippen, 45, Michigan, bartender, tavern; wife Lena Crippen, 38, Michigan; daughter Phyllis Crippen, 17, Michigan; daughter Coralyn Crippen, 9, Michigan.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lena L. Corbin Crippen, born: 19 June 1911 in Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 5 February 1992 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one child).
  9. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage and Marriage Certification, Clark John Crippen, born: 10 July 1904 in Van Buren County, Michigan; laborer; father: John Crippen, born in Van Buren County, Michigan, real estate salesman, dec’d; mother: Cora B. Holdridge, born in New York; first marriage; Lena L. Corbin, born: 19 June 1911 in Van Buren County, Michigan; saleslady; father: Albertus Corbin, born in Ohio, farmer; mother: Rose A. Hawkins, born in Ohio; first marriage; married on 28 March 1932 in Steuben County, Indiana.
  10. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, Lena L. Crippen, died: 5 February 1992 in Allegan [Michigan]; born: 19 June 1911 in Bangor [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, two daughters, and a sister.
  11. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. (Male) Crippin, died: 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; born: 11 April 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; father: Clark Crippin; mother: Lenna Crippin.
Second and Third Generations
2. Phyllis Ann Crippen2 (Clark1), born 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4 died 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.1, 4 Phyllis married, 31 August 1950 in Holland, Allegan County, Michigan, Robert E. McCracken4, 5 (born 5 August 1930 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan, the son of Versel B. McCracken and Nina Johnson;4, 5 Robert died 13 February 2010 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan4, 5). Phyllis and Robert are buried in Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan.1, 5

Children of Phyllis Ann Crippen and Robert E. McCracken:

 5i. Gary John McCracken, born 9 March 1951.6
 6ii. Gail Laurie McCracken, born 22 May 1953.6
 7iii. Robert C. McCracken, born 2 February 1955.6
 8iv. Kirk Allen McCracken, born 1 May 1961.6
 9v. Shawn Clark McCracken, born 10 February 1970 in Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan;7 died 29 September 2010 in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County, Michigan.7 Shawn is buried in Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan.7

4. Coralyn J. Crippen2 (Clark1), born 29 November 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;3, 8, 9 died 4 April 1983 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.8, 9 Coralyn married Leonard Lee Bartlett9 (born 29 April 1938, the son of Glenn Bartlett and Frances Sherman;10, 11 Leonard died 26 May 2008 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan10, 11). Coralyn and Leonard are buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.10, 8

Children of Coralyn J. Crippen and Leonard Lee Bartlett:

 10i. Leonard Lee Bartlett, Jr., born 15 May 1962 in Hardin County, Kentucky.12
 11ii. Loren Clark Bartlett, born 22 February 1965;13, 14 died 25 February 1965 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan.13, 14 Loren is buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan.13
 12iii. Lance Cordell Bartlett, born 6 June 1970.6

  1. Find a Grave (website). Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan, Phyllis Ann Crippen McCracken, born: 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and one child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kalamazoo County, Augusta, E.D. 39-67, Sheet No. 6B, Clark J. Crippin, 35, Michigan, attendant, ret[irement] facility; wife Lena L. Crippin, 28, Michigan; daughter Phyllis A. Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Van Buren County, Lawrence, E.D. 80-54, Sheet No. 8, Clark Crippen, 45, Michigan, bartender, tavern; wife Lena Crippen, 38, Michigan; daughter Phyllis Crippen, 17, Michigan; daughter Coralyn Crippen, 9, Michigan.
  4. Obituary, Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan (available at obits.mlive.com), Robert and Phyllis McCracken; died, respectively: 13 February 2010 in Fennville, Michigan, and 15 February 2010 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Robert was born: 5 August 1930 in Lawrence, Michigan; Phyllis was born: 19 November 1932 in Bangor, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical information for both; and gives the names and links for their parents, children and their spouses, and siblings.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan, Robert E. McCracken, born: 5 August 1930 in Lawrence, Van Buren County, Michigan; died: 13 February 2010 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one half-sibling, wife and one child).
  6. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Fennville Cemetery, Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan, Shawn Clark McCracken, born: 10 February 1970 in Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan; died: 29 September 2010 in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Coralyn J. Bartlett, born: 1940; died: 1983 (from record).
  9. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Obituary Card File, Van Buren County, Michigan, 4 April 1983, Coralyn J. Bartlett, died: 4 April 1983 in Kalamazoo; born: 29 November 1940 in Battle Creek [Michigan]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, one sibling, husband, and two sons.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Leonard L. Bartlett, born: 1938; died: 2008 (from record).
  11. Obituary, Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan (available at obits.mlive.com), Leonard L. Bartlett, died: 26 May 2008 in Bangor, Michigan; born: 29 April 1938 in the Lawton area. The article provide vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, two wives, sons, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and siblings.
  12. Kentucky Birth Index 1911-1999 (available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Leonard Lee Bartlett, Jr., born: 1962 in Hardin [County], Kentucky; parents: Coralyn J. Crippen.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Arlington Hill Cemetery, Bangor, Van Buren County, Michigan, Loren C. Bartlett, born: 22 February 1965; died: 25 February 1965 (from record).
  14. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Loren Clark Bartlett, born: 22 February 1965; died: 25 February 1965 in South Haven, Van Buren [County], Michigan; father: Leonard Bartlett; mother: Coralyn Crippin.