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Family HistoryFamily History - Espa P. Rogers


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 Espa P. Rogers and four of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Espa P. Rogers,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Espa married William Dunn (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Espa P. Rogers and William Dunn:

+2i. Aleta Harriet Dunn, born ca. 1901. Married Rolland G. Marsh.

Second and Third Generations
2. Aleta Harriet Dunn2 (Espa1), born ca. 1901.1 Aleta married, 7 January 1921 in Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan, Rolland G. Marsh1 (born 17 March 1896 in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan, the son of Frank G. Marsh and Elizabeth Youry;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Rolland died 16 October 1955 in Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan2). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 March 1927 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.2 Rolland is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmet County, Michigan.2

Children of Aleta Harriet Dunn and Rolland G. Marsh:

 3i. Maxine Janette Marsh, born 27 December 1921;7, 8 died 1 September 1922 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.7, 8 Maxine is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.7
 4ii. Rolland M. Marsh, born 28 November 1923 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan;9, 10 died 17 July 1926 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.9, 10 Rolland is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.9
 5iii. Aleta Louise Marsh, born 26 December 1925 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan;11 died 1 July 1926 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.11

  1. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Rolland Marsh, age 24, father: Frank G. Marsh; mother: Elizabeth Young; Aleta Dunn, age 20, father: Wm. Dunn; mother: Espa P. Rogers; married on 7 January 1921 in Ithaca, Gratiot [County], Michigan.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Emmett County, Michigan, Rolland W. Marsh, born: 17 July 1896 in Bath, Clinton County, Michigan; died: 16 October 1955 in Harbor Springs, Emmett County, Michigan (from record, which includes details of his wives and marriages; and provides the names and links for his parents, one wife, and one child).
  3. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Rolland Marsh, 31, Michigan, linotype operator; father: Frank G. Marsh; mother: Elizabeth Youry; previously married once; Gladys Jones, 18, Michigan; father: Dan Jones; mother: Alice Crippen; not previously married; married on 8 August 1927 in Greenville, Montcalm County, Michigan.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Emmet County, Harbor Springs, E.D. 24-7, Sheet No. 11B, Rolland G. Marsh, 33, Michigan, first married age 24, printer, publishing company; wife Gladys E. Marsh, 20, Michigan, first married age 17; son John L. Marsh, 1 11/12, Michigan; Harold G. Marsh, 2/12, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Emmet County, Harbor Springs, E.D. 24-8, Sheet No. 2A, Rolland Marsh, 43, Michigan, printer, newspaper; wife Elizabeth Marsh, 32, Pennsylvania; son Jack Marsh, 12, Michigan; son Halzene Marsh, 10, Michigan; son Keith D. Marsh, 7, Michigan; daughter Marilyn Marsh, 5, Michigan; father Frank Marsh, 71, Michigan, widow, plumber, plumbing co.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, E.D. 85-1308, Sheet No. 41, Rolland Marsh, 53, Michigan, printer, newspaper; wife Elizabeth A. Marsh, 42, Pennsylvania; son Keith D. Marsh, 17, Michigan; daughter Marilyn J. Marsh, 15, Michigan.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, Maxine Janette Marsh, born: 1 September 1922 [sic, she was actually born 27 December 1921 based on her death record]; died: 1 September 1922 (from record, which includes a note naming her parents).
  8. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Maxine Marsh, died: 1 September 1922 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; age: 8 months 5 days [so constructed birth date: 27 December 1921]; father: Rolland Marsh; mother: Aleta Dunn.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, Rolland M. Marsh, born: 1923; died: 17 July 1926 (from record, which includes a note naming his parents and birth and death places).
  10. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Rolland M. Marsh, died: 17 July 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella [County], Michigan; born: 28 November 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; father: Rolland Marsh; mother: Aleta Harriet Dunn.
  11. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Aleta Louise Marsh, died: 1 July 1926 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella [County], Michigan; born: 26 December 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan; father: Rolland Marsh; mother: Aleta Harriet Dunn.