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Family HistoryFamily History - James Swift


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 James Swift and 51 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. James Swift,1 born ____ in Pennsylvania (parents not determined).1 James married Nettie D. _____1 (born ____ in Ohio, parents not determined1).

Child of James Swift and Nettie D. _____:

+2i. Eleanor Swift, born June 1841 in Michigan; died 5 June 1910 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Nelson W. Crippen.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Elenor Swift Crippen, born June 1841, died 5 June 1910 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, daughter of James Swift (born in PA) and his wife Nettie D. (born in OH) (from record, which provides the name and link for one child).
Second Generation
2. Eleanor Swift2 (James1), born June 1841 in Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4 died 5 June 1910 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.5, 6 Eleanor married, 24 December 1860 in Berrien County, Michigan, Nelson W. Crippen5 (born 10 February 1840 in New York, the son of Sterling A. Crippen and Karinda Gazlay;1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10 Nelson died 27 February 1900 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan7, 8, 9). Eleanor is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.5, 6 Nelson is buried in Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan.7

Children of Eleanor Swift and Nelson W. Crippen:

 3i. Elenor E. Crippen, born ca. 1864 in Michigan.1
+4ii. James Swift Crippen, born 9 February 1871 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 4 June 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Married Jennie Maude Buschick.
+5iii. Benniah Eleanor ‘Benjamin’ Crippen, born 24 April 1874 in Michigan; died 15 September 1945 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married (1) Mary Amelia Carr Married (2) Mary Jeannette Bodin (née Platt) .
+6iv. Nelson Delbert Crippin, born 6 May 1878 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 18 October 1911 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Married Ada Belle Anderson.
 7v. Cora M. Crippen, born 12 May 1879 in Chikaming Township, Berrien County, Michigan.11

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Page No. Two, family of Nelson Crippen (29, New York, farmer); Elenor Crippen (28, Mich.); Elenor E. Crippen (6, Mich.).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Berrien County, Chikaming Township, Enumeration District 6, Page No. 4, family of Nelson W. Crippin (42, NY, lumberman); wife Eleanor Crippin (38, Mich.); son James Crippin (9, Mich.); son Benjamin Crippin (6, Mich.); son Adelbert Crippin (1, Mich.).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 62, Sheet No. 15A, family of Benjamin Crippen (26, Michigan, Apr 1874, machinist); wife of 5 years Mary A. Crippen (24, Indiana, Sep 1875, 1 child, 1 living); son Glenn O. Crippin (4, Michigan, Oct 1895); mother Elnor Crippin (57, Michigan, June 1843, 1 child, 1 living [sic, she had at least five children]).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, E.D. 71, Sheet No. 6B, Bennie Crippen, 39, Michigan, divorced, laborer, factory; mother Ellen Crippen, 67, Michigan, widow, 3 children, 3 living.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, Elenor Swift Crippen, born June 1841, died 5 June 1910 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan, daughter of James Swift (born in PA) and his wife Nettie D. (born in OH) (from record, which provides the name and link for one child).
  6. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Eleanor Crippen, died 5 June 1910 in the Village of Buchanan; widowed; Spouse: Nelson Crippen; buried 7 June 1910 in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Riverside Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan, Nelson W. Crippin, born: 1840; died: 27 February 1900 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan (from record, which includes death details and notes he left four children; and provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings and one child).
  8. Michigan Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995; Nelson W. Crippen, died 27 February 1900 in Mt. Pleasant Township, Isabella County, Michigan, age 60, born about 1840 in New York. Father: J. Crippen. Mother: Corinthy Gazely [sic].
  9. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Nelson W. Crippen, died: 27 February 1900 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan; age: 60 years 0 months 17 days [so constructed birth date: 10 February 1840]; born in New York; married; occupation: mechanic; father: J. Crippen; mother: Corinthy Gazely.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Cass County, Volinia Township, Page 368, family of Stirling A. Crippin (39, New York, farmer); Clarinda Crippin (38, New York); Thos Crippin (17, New York, farming); Abby Crippin (15, New York); Nelson Crippin (11, New York); Chas Crippin (8, New York); Mills Crippin (7, Michigan); Dana Crippin (3, Michigan); George Crippen (1/12, Michigan).
  11. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Cora M. Crippen, born: 12 May 1879 in Chikaming, Berrien County, Michigan; father: Nelson W. Crippen, born in New York, laborer; mother: Ellen Crippen, born in Michigan.
Third Generation
4. James Swift Crippen3 (Eleanor,2 James1), born 9 February 1871 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 4 June 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.1, 2 James married, 13 July 1895 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan, Jennie Maude Buschick9 (born 30 October 1871 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of August Ferdinand Buschick and Susan A. Fowler;4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Jennie died 4 July 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan8, 10). James and Jennie are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan.1, 8

Children of James Swift Crippen and Jennie Maude Buschick:

 8i. Edwin E. Crippin, born 2 December 1895 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan;4, 13 died 27 May 1902 in Worth, Cook County, Illinois.14
+9ii. James Nelson Crippin, born 9 August 1898 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 31 July 1963 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana. Married Gladys Marie Bennett.
+10iii. Charles August Crippen, born 14 June 1900 in Thornton Township, Cook County, Illinois; died 28 August 1990 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Married (1) Zada Lake Married (2) Beulah B. Bennett.
 11iv. (daughter) Crippen, born 31 October 1902 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.15
+12v. Elmer Franklin Crippen, born 31 October 1902 in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois; died 24 October 1990 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan. Married Bonnie Blanche Norton.
+13vi. Lester Thomas Crippen, born 12 May 1904 in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois; died 12 August 1965 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Married Nora May Ball (née Kinney) .
+14vii. Irving Lewis ‘Brother Doc’ Crippen, born 1906 in Michigan; died 4 June 1953. Married Pearl M. _____.
+15viii. August Delbert Crippin, born 23 April 1913 in Michigan; died September 1976. Married Mary Edna Johnson.

5. Benniah Eleanor ‘Benjamin’ Crippen3 (Eleanor,2 James1), born 24 April 1874 in Michigan;3, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 died 15 September 1945 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.22 Benjamin married, first, 2 January 1895 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Mary Amelia Carr17, 27 (born 28 September 1875 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, the daughter of John P. Carr and Emily E. Enos;17, 23, 24, 25, 26 Mary died 6 November 1916 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan23, 24, 26). Their marriage ended in divorce on 15 December 1904.28 Benjamin married, second, 8 February 1913 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Mary Jeannette Bodin (née Platt) 28 (born 11 May 1872 in Richmond Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, the daughter of Perry J. Platt and Elizabeth Bassett19, 20, 21, 28). Mary is buried in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.23

Child of Benniah Eleanor ‘Benjamin’ Crippen and Mary Amelia Carr:

+16i. Glen Oliver Crippen, born 9 October 1896 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died 21 May 1944 in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan. Married Cora Blanchard.

6. Nelson Delbert Crippin3 (Eleanor,2 James1), born 6 May 1878 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;3, 29, 30, 31 died 18 October 1911 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.29, 32 Nelson married, 14 December 1901 in Porter County, Indiana, Ada Belle Anderson33, 35 (born 7 August 1878 in Kansas, the daughter of Walter C. Anderson and M. Ellen Rockhill;31, 33, 34 Ada died 195833). Nelson and Ada are buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.29, 33

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, James S. Crippin, born: 9 February 1871; died: 4 June 1948 (from record, which includes a note that his family gravesite consists of 12 graves; and provides the names and links for his wife and five children).
  2. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. James S. Crippin, died: 4 June 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun [County], Michigan; born: 9 February 1871 in Buchanan, Michigan; father: Nelson W. Crippin; mother: Elenor Swift; widow.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Berrien County, Chikaming Township, Enumeration District 6, Page No. 4, family of Nelson W. Crippin (42, NY, lumberman); wife Eleanor Crippin (38, Mich.); son James Crippin (9, Mich.); son Benjamin Crippin (6, Mich.); son Adelbert Crippin (1, Mich.).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Thornton Township, E.D. 1190, Sheet No. 6B, James Crippin, 29, Michigan, Feb. 1871, iron moulder; wife of 5 years Jennie Crippin, 28, Illinois, Oct. 1871, 2 children, 2 living; son Edwin Crippin, 4, Michigan, Dec. 1895; son James Crippin, 1, Illinois, Aug. 1898; mother-in-law Susan Buschick, 59, New York, Mar. 1841, widow, 1 child, 1 living.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Allegan County, Allegan, E.D. 3, Sheet No. 11A, James S. Crippen, 39, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 15 years Jennie M. Crippen, 38, Illinois, 6 children, 5 living; son James N. Crippen, 11, Illinois; son Charles A. Crippen, 9, Illinois; son Elmer F. Crippen, 7, Illinois; son Thomas L. Crippen, 6, Illinois; son Irving L. Crippen, 3, Michigan; mother-in-law Susan A. Buschick, 69, New York, widow, 8 children, 2 living.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 39, Sheet No. 2A, James Crippin, 48, Michigan, moulder, foundry; wife Jennie Crippin, 48, Illinois; son James Crippin, 21, Illinois, brick work, foundry; son Elmer Crippin, 17, Illinois, food factory; son Lester Crippin, 15, Illinois; son Irving Crippin, 13, Michigan; August Crippin, 6, Michigan.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marshall County, West Township, E.D. 50-21, Sheet No. 12A-B, James Crippen, 41, Michigan, widow, polisher, nickle plating factory; Delton Crippen, 18, Michigan, sand cutter, casting foundry; daughter Marie Crippen, 15, Michigan; daughter Dorothy Crippen, 10, Indiana; daughter Fairy Crippen, 5, Indiana; father James S. Crippen, 72, Michigan, moulder, casting foundry; housekeeper Ruby Van Gilder, 26, Indiana, divorced, housekeeper, private home; housekeeper’s daughter Rosemary Van Gilder, 5, Indiana.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, Jennie Maude Buschick Crippin, born: 30 October 1871; died: 7 April 1940 [sic, she died on 4 July per her gravestone and death record, not 7 April, which is a mis-interpretation of 7/4/1940] (from record, which include a note that the family gravesite consists of 12 graves; and provides the names and links for her parents, seven siblings, husband and four children).
  9. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, James S. Crippin, age 24, born in Buchanan [Michigan], occupation: moulder; father: Nelson Crippin; mother: Elenor N. Swift; Jennie Buschick, age 23, born in Chicago, occupation: seamstress; father: August Buschick; mother: Susan Fowler; married on 13 July 1895 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan.
  10. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. Jennie Crippei, died: 4 July 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun [County], Michigan; born: 30 October 1870 in Chicago, Illinois; father: August Bushick; mother: Susan Cornell.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-13, Sheet No. 3B, Jennie M. Crippin, 58, Illinois, first married age 23; son Lester T. Crippin, 26, Illinois, machine-tender, paper-mill.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-14, Sheet No. 2B, Lester Crippin, 36, Illinois, machine tender, paper mill; mother Jennie Crippin, 68, Illinois, widow; lodger Elenora Ball, 31, Michigan, divorced, packer, food factory; lodgers son Meldin Ball, 12, Michigan.
  13. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Edwin E. Crippin, born: 2 December 1895 in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan; father: James Crippin, moulder; mother: Jennie Crippin.
  14. Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999, Edwin E. Crippin, died: 27 May 1902 in Worth, Cook County, Michigan.
  15. Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915, Female Creppin [sic], born: 31 October 1902 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: James S. Creppin, age 32; mother: Jennie M. Buscheck.
  16. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Benniah Eleanor Crippen, born: 24 April 1874; occupation: foreman, polishing dept., South Bend lathe works; nearest relative: Mary Jeannette Crippen.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 62, Sheet No. 15A, family of Benjamin Crippen (26, Michigan, Apr 1874, machinist); wife of 5 years Mary A. Crippen (24, Indiana, Sep 1875, 1 child, 1 living); son Glenn O. Crippin (4, Michigan, Oct 1895); mother Elnor Crippin (57, Michigan, June 1843, 1 child, 1 living [sic, she had at least five children]).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, E.D. 71, Sheet No. 6B, Bennie Crippen, 39, Michigan, divorced, laborer, factory; mother Ellen Crippen, 67, Michigan, widow, 3 children, 3 living.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend, E.D. 268, Sheet No. 3A, Benjamin E. Crippen, 45, Michigan, metal polisher, mfg. co.; wife Mary J. Crippen, 49, Ohio.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend, E.D. 71-44, Sheet No. 15A, Benjamin Crippen, 55, Michigan, machinist, lathe; Mary Crippen, 59, Ohio.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend, E.D. 97-63, Sheet No. 99A, Ben Crippin, 65, Michigan, watchman, lathe mfg. co.; wife Mary Crippin, 69, Ohio.
  22. FamilySearch (website: familysearch.org), Benniah Elzenor Crippen.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Mary Carr Swartz, born: 28 September 1876 in Elk County, Kansas [sic, she was born in Elkhart, Indiana, per several sources]; died: 6 November 1916 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, one husband, and one child).
  24. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Mary Amelia Schwartz [sic], died: 6 November 1916 in Niles, Michigan; age 40 years 1 month 8 days [constructed birth date: 29 September 1876]; birthplace: Indiana; father: J. P. Carr, born in New York; mother: [?] Enos, born in Michigan.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 82, Sheet No. 9B, Milton Swartz, 40, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs; wife of 8 years Mary Swartz, 34, Indiana, married twice; one child, one living; brother Benjamin Swartz, 69, Pennsylvania; step-son Glenn Crippen, 14, Michigan, carrier, newspaper; ad. son [adopted] Lavern Hodgkins, 11/12, Michigan.
  26. Obituary, South Bend News-Times, South Bend, Indiana, Mrs. Mary Swartz, 40, died: 6 November 1916 in Niles, Michigan, born in Elkhart, Indiana. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of two sons, her father, and one brother.
  27. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, marriage License and Certificate, Benjamin Crippin [sic] and Mary Carr, married on 2 January 1895 in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
  28. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage dated 8 February 1913. Beniah E. Crippen, born: 24 April 1874 in Buchanan, Michigan; axel maker; father: Nelson W. Crippen, deceased; mother: Elnora Swift, born in Michigan, deceased; married once, by divorce on 15 December 1904; Mary J. Bodine, born: 11 May 1972 in Richmond, Ohio; father: P. J. Platte, born in Ohio, deceased; mother: Eliz Bassett, born in Ohio, living in Iowa; previously married twice; by death, by divorce on 23 November 1908. In a separate record: Beniah E. Crippen and Mary J. Bodine, married on 8 February 1913 in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Nelson Delbert Crippin, born: 12 May 1879 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 18 October 1911 in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate [that shows his birth date as 6 May, not 12 May; and his death place as South Bend]; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  30. Note: Nelson’s death certificate (as shown in his Findagrave record) indicates his birth date as 6 May 1879, but it is believed his birth year is actually 1878, although his birth record has not been found. His sister Cora M. Crippen was born on 12 May 1879 according to her birth record (she apparently died infancy after 1880), and no other Crippen child is shown in the same record around the same date. Also, Nelson was not known to be a twin.
  31. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend, E.D. 176, Sheet No. 13A, Nelson D. Crippin, 31, Michigan, iron moulder, foundry co.; wife of 8 years Ada B. Crippin, 31, Kansas, no children.
  32. Indiana Death Index, 1882-1920. Available at familysearch.com. Delbert Crippen, died: 10 October 1911 in South Bend, Indiana, age 32.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Ada Belle Anderson Wurster, born: 1878; died: 1958 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and two husbands).
  34. Find a Grave (website). Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, William Frederick Wurster, born: 18 March 1879 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana; died: 27 May 1930 in Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate; notes regarding his two wives, marriages, and children; and provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and two wives).
  35. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Nelson D. Crippen and Belle Anderson, married on 14 December 1901 in Porter County, Indiana.
Fourth Generation
9. James Nelson Crippin4 (James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 9 August 1898 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 31 July 1963 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana.2 James married, 20 May 1920 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Gladys Marie Bennett10 (born 14 August 1902 in Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan, the daughter of Lewis Bennett and Myrtie Edith Cross;6, 9, 10 Gladys died 29 May 1936 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana9). James and Gladys are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.2, 9

Children of James Nelson Crippin and Gladys Marie Bennett:

+17i. Delton James Crippin, born 20 September 1920 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died 18 August 1967 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Willowdean Fay Stull.
+18ii. Vivian Marie Crippin, born 7 July 1922 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died 2 September 1997 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana. Married Roy Laverne Milton.
+19iii. Marie Lilabelle Crippin, born 18 September 1924 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died 11 May 2008 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Married Harlan Glenn Stull.
 20iv. June Delores Crippen, born 19 April 1927 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana;11 died 19 April 1927 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.11 June is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.11
 21v. Darius Crippen, born 14 August 1928 in Inwood, Marshall County, Indiana;12 died 22 August 1928 in Inwood, Marshall County, Indiana.12 Darius is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.12
+22vi. Dorothy Louise Crippin, born 5 January 1930 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana; died 21 July 1971 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Married Robert Eugene Kline.
+23vii. Fairy Lavette Crippen, born 1 August 1934 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; died 29 December 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Married David Edward Shoemaker.

10. Charles August Crippen4 (James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 14 June 1900 in Thornton Township, Cook County, Illinois;4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 died 28 August 1990 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.15 Charles married, first, 2 July 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Zada Lake21 (born 23 March 1902 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, the daughter of Edson Lake and Ida Bell;16, 17, 18, 20, 21 Zada died 23 September 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan20). Charles married, second, Beulah B. Bennett (born 19 April 1907 in Michigan, parents not determined;19, 22 Beulah died 25 April 1984 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan22). Zada is buried in Reese Cemetery, Springfield, Calhoun County, Michigan.20

Children of Charles August Crippen and Zada Lake:

+24i. Delbert Charles Crippin, born 15 September 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died 12 April 1978 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Married Ruth E. Zettee.
+25ii. Richard Earl Crippin, born 18 February 1925 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan; died 5 May 1996. Married Shirley E. Fooks.
 26iii. Shirley A. Crippin, born ca. 1929 in Indiana.17, 18
+27iv. Jack Lewis Crippin, born 11 September 1932 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died 15 June 2000 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Married Judith P. Joseph.

12. Elmer Franklin Crippen4 (James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 31 October 1902 in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois;4, 5, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 24 October 1990 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan.24 Elmer married, 3 October 1925 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Bonnie Blanche Norton25 (born 10 September 1904 in Marshall, Parke County, Indiana, the daughter of Ezra Norton and Emma Van Hyning;25, 26, 27, 28, 29 Bonnie died 18 May 1993 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan29). Elmer and Bonnie are buried in Manlius Township Cemetery, Manlius Township, Allegan County, Michigan.24, 29

Children of Elmer Franklin Crippen and Bonnie Blanche Norton:

 28i. (daughter) Norton, stillborn 29 April 1925 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;30 died 29 April 1925 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.30
 29ii. Elmer Franklin Crippin, Jr., born 26 July 1926 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan;26, 27, 31 died 21 March 1985.31 Elmer is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.31
 30iii. Ronald A. Crippin, born 27 June 1930 in Michigan;27, 32 died 9 June 1997.32
 31iv. Gregory A. Crippin, born 19 May 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;27, 28, 33 died 18 May 2017 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan.33 Gregory is buried in Manlius Township Cemetery, Manlius Township, Allegan County, Michigan.33

13. Lester Thomas Crippen4 (James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 12 May 1904 in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois;4, 5, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 died 12 August 1965 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.35, 40 Lester married, 11 August 1940 in Lucas County, Ohio, Nora May Ball (née Kinney) 36 (born 13 May 1909 in Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Ray Kinney and Lena C. Hallock;36, 39, 41 Nora died 196941). Lester and Nora are buried in North Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan.35, 41

14. Irving Lewis ‘Brother Doc’ Crippen4 (James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 1906 in Michigan;4, 5, 42, 43, 44 died 4 June 1953.42 Brother Doc married, 1947, Pearl M. _____45 (born ca. 1908 in Michigan, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1951 in Wexford County, Michigan.45 Brother Doc is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan.42

15. August Delbert Crippin4 (James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 23 April 1913 in Michigan;5, 46, 47, 48, 49 died September 1976.46, 47 August married, 4 December 1938, Mary Edna Johnson46, 48 (born 6 August 1918 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, the daughter of Ernest Johnson and Bertha Miller;48, 49, 50 Mary died 26 January 1997 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois50, 51). August is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana.46

16. Glen Oliver Crippen4 (Benniah ‘Benjamin’,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 9 October 1896 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan;52, 53, 54, 55, 56 died 21 May 1944 in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan.52, 53 Glen married, 24 December 1914 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Cora Blanchard58, 59 (born 25 May 1898 in Volinia, Cass County, Michigan, the daughter of Edward P. Blanchard and Fredricka Rebecca Halling;56, 57, 58 Cora died 19 November 197357). Glen and Cora are buried in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.52, 57

Children of Glen Oliver Crippen and Cora Blanchard:

+32i. Dorothy Crippen, born 21 May 1917 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 3 December 1998 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Donald E. Harger.
 33ii. Richard Oliver Crippen, born 24 July 1919;56, 60 died 4 February 1969.60 Richard is buried in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.60

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, James Nelson Crippin, Serial No. 240, born: 9 August 1898; occupation: teamster; nearest relative: Jennie Crippen, mother.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, James Nelson Crippin, born: 9 August 1898 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 31 July 1963 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate; extensive notes detailing several census records and his family composition; and provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, wife, and seven children).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Thornton Township, E.D. 1190, Sheet No. 6B, James Crippin, 29, Michigan, Feb. 1871, iron moulder; wife of 5 years Jennie Crippin, 28, Illinois, Oct. 1871, 2 children, 2 living; son Edwin Crippin, 4, Michigan, Dec. 1895; son James Crippin, 1, Illinois, Aug. 1898; mother-in-law Susan Buschick, 59, New York, Mar. 1841, widow, 1 child, 1 living.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Allegan County, Allegan, E.D. 3, Sheet No. 11A, James S. Crippen, 39, Michigan, farmer, general farm; wife of 15 years Jennie M. Crippen, 38, Illinois, 6 children, 5 living; son James N. Crippen, 11, Illinois; son Charles A. Crippen, 9, Illinois; son Elmer F. Crippen, 7, Illinois; son Thomas L. Crippen, 6, Illinois; son Irving L. Crippen, 3, Michigan; mother-in-law Susan A. Buschick, 69, New York, widow, 8 children, 2 living.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 39, Sheet No. 2A, James Crippin, 48, Michigan, moulder, foundry; wife Jennie Crippin, 48, Illinois; son James Crippin, 21, Illinois, brick work, foundry; son Elmer Crippin, 17, Illinois, food factory; son Lester Crippin, 15, Illinois; son Irving Crippin, 13, Michigan; August Crippin, 6, Michigan.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marshall County, Center Township, E.D. 50-8, Sheet No. 4A, James Crippin, 31, Illinois, first married age 21, foreman, elect. plating co.; wife Glady E. Crippin, 27, Michgian, first married age 17; son Delton J. Crippin, 9, Michigan; daughter Vivian M. Crippen, 7, Michigan; daughter Lilabelle Crippin, 5, Michigan; daughter Dorthy L. Crippen, 3/12, Indiana.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marshall County, West Township, E.D. 50-21, Sheet No. 12A-B, James Crippen, 41, Michigan, widow, polisher, nickle plating factory; Delton Crippen, 18, Michigan, sand cutter, casting foundry; daughter Marie Crippen, 15, Michigan; daughter Dorothy Crippen, 10, Indiana; daughter Fairy Crippen, 5, Indiana; father James S. Crippen, 72, Michigan, moulder, casting foundry; housekeeper Ruby Van Gilder, 26, Indiana, divorced, housekeeper, private home; housekeeper’s daughter Rosemary Van Gilder, 5, Indiana.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Marshall County, La Paz, E.D. 50-26, Sheet No. 6, James N. Crippin, 51, Illinois, widow, bartender, tavern.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Gladys Marie Bennett Crippin, born: 14 August 1902 in Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan; died: 29 May 1936 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate, extensive notes detailing several census records and her family composition; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and seven children).
  10. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, James N. Crippin, age 21, born in Chicago, Illinois, electric welder, father: James S. Crippin; mother: Jennie M. Bushick; not previously married; Gladys M. Bennett, age 18, born in Vermontville, Michigan, father: Lon Bennett; mother: Ethel Cross; not previously married; married on 20 May 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, June Delores Crippen, born: 19 April 1927 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; died: 19 April 1927 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which includes copies of her birth and death certificates; and provides the names and links for her parents and six siblings).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Darius Crippen, born: 14 August 1928 in Inwood, Marshall County, Indiana; died: 22 August 1928 (from record, which includes a copy of his death certificate; and provides the names and links for his parents and six siblings).
  13. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Charles August Crippin, born: 14 June 1900 in Thornton, Cook County, Illinois; father: James Swift Crippin, age 29, born in Michigan; mother: Jennie Maude Buschick, age 28, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  14. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Charles August Crippin, Serial No. 3133, born: 14 June 1900; nearest relative: Jennie Crippin.
  15. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Charles A. Crippin, died: 28 August 1990 in Battle Creek, Calhoun [County], Michigan; born: 14 June 1900.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 42, Sheet No. 14A-B, Edson Lake, 47, Michigan, dray man, own dray; wife Ida Lake, 39, Michigan; son Earl Lake, 23, Michigan, driver, taxi co.; son Fred Lake, 19, Michigan, shipping clerk, register co.; daughter Lucille Lake, 9, Michigan; daughter Thelma Lake, 8, Michigan; daughter Maxine Lake, 4 3/12, Michigan; lodger Charles Crippin, 19 Michigan, polisher, register co.; lodger Zada Crippin, 17, Michigan; lodger Delbert C. Crippin, 4/12, Michigan; daughter Gladys Beach, 21, Michigan, divorced.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Elkhart County, Elkhart, E.D. 20-7, Sheet No. 10A, Charles A. Crippin, 29, Illinois, first married age 19, plater, plating co.; wife Zada Crippin, 27, Michigan, first married age 17; son Delbert C. Crippin, 10, Michigan; son Richard E. Crippin, 5, Michigan; daughter Shirley A. Crippin, 3/12, Indiana.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-18, Sheet No. 3B, Chas. Crippin, 39, Illinois, polishing, mfg. co.; wife Zada Crippin, 38, Michigan; son Richard Crippin, 15, Michigan; daughter Shirley Crippin, 10, Indiana; son Jack Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Pittsfield, E.D. 81-53, Sheet No. 75, Charles A. Crippin, 49, Illinois, cab driver, taxi; wife Beulah B. Crippin, 42, Michigan; son Jack L. Crippin, 17, Michigan.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Reese Cemetery, Springfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, Zada Lake Crippen, born: 23 March 1902 [her obituary says 1901] in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 23 September 1948 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the name and link for one child).
  21. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Charles August Crippin, age 19, born in Thornton, Illinois; occupation: plater; father: James Crippin; mother: Jennie Buschick; not previously married; Zada Lake, age 17, born in Battle Creek; father: Edson Lake; mother: Ida Bell; not previously married; married on 2 July 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.
  22. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Beulah B. Crippin, died: 25 April 1984 in Battle Creek, Calhoun [County], Michigan; born: 19 April 1907.
  23. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registrations, Elmer Franklin Crippins [sic], born: 31 October 1902 in Chicago, Cook [County], Illinois; father: James S. Crippins; mother: Jenna Maud Bisscheck.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Manlius Township Cemetery, Manlius Township, Allegan County, Michigan, Elmer Franklin Crippin, born: 31 October 1902 in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois; died: 24 October 1990 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, wife, and two children).
  25. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Elmer Crippin, born: 31 October 1902 in Blue Island, Illinois; 1 previous marriage; father: J. S. Crippin; mother: Jennie Bushick; Bonnie Norton, born: 10 September 1904 in Battle Creek, Michigan; 1 previous marriage; father: E. Norton; mother: Emma Van Hyning; married on 3 October 1925 in Marshall, Indiana.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-11, Sheet No. 4B, Elmer F. Crippin, 27, Illinois, first married age 23, millwright, food mfg.; Bonnie B. Crippin, 25, Michigan, first married age 22; son Elmer F. Crippin, Jr., 3 9/12, Michigan.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Barry County, Assyria Township, E.D. 8-1, Sheet No. 5A, Elmer F. Crippin, 37, Michigan, factory worker, register factory; wife Bonnie B. Crippin, 35, Michigan; son Elmer F. Crippin, 13, Michigan; son Ronald A. Crippin, 9, Michigan; son Gregory A. Crippin, 4, Michigan.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Allegan County, Manlius, E.D. 3-45, Sheet No. 23, Elmer F. Crippin 48, Illinois, carpenter, boat factory; wife Bonnie Crippin, 46, Michigan; son Gregory Crippin, 14, Michigan.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Manlius Township Cemetery, Manlius Township, Allegan County, Michigan, Bonnie Blanche Norton Crippin, born: 10 September 1904 in Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 18 May 1993 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, husband, and two children).
  30. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Infant Norton, female, died: 29 April 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan; stillborn; father: Elmer Crippin; mother: Bonnie Norton.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Elmer Franklin Crippin, born: 26 July 1926 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan; died: 21 March 1985 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  32. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Ronald A. Crippin, died: 9 June 1997; born: 27 June 1930; last residence: Wayne, Michigan.
  33. Find a Grave (website). Manlius Township Cemetery, Manlius Township, Allegan County, Michigan, Gregory A. Crippin, born: 19 May 1935 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 18 May 2017 in Fennville, Allegan County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, and one sibling).
  34. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Lester Thomas Crippin, born: 12 May 1904 in Blue Island, Cook [County], Illinois; father: James Swift Crippin, age 33, born in Michigan; mother: Jennie Maude Buschick, age 32, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  35. Find a Grave (website). North Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, Lester T. Crippin, born: 1904; died; 1965 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, and wife).
  36. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Lucas County, Marriage License No. 126274, Lester T. Crippin, age 36 on 12 January 1940 [so born: 12 January 1904], born in Illinois; occupation: paper maker; father: James Crippin; mother: Jennie Bushick; not previously married; Nora May Ball, age 31 on 13 May 1940 [so born: 13 May 1909], born in Michigan; father: Floyd R. Kinney; mother: Lena Hallock; previously married once, now divorced, married name: Mrs. L. M. Ball; married on 11 August 1940 in Lucas County, Ohio.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-13, Sheet No. 3B, Jennie M. Crippin, 58, Illinois, first married age 23; son Lester T. Crippin, 26, Illinois, machine-tender, paper-mill.
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-14, Sheet No. 2B, Lester Crippin, 36, Illinois, machine tender, paper mill; mother Jennie Crippin, 68, Illinois, widow; lodger Elenora Ball, 31, Michigan, divorced, packer, food factory; lodgers son Meldin Ball, 12, Michigan.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Branch County, Sherwood, E.D. 12-35, Sheet No. 11, Lester Crippen, 46, Illinois, paper maker, paper co.; wife Nora Crippen, 41, Michigan.
  40. Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006, Michigan, Allegan - Obituaries, Lester T. Crippin, 61, died: 12 August 1965 in Battle Creek. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, three brothers, and a step son.
  41. Find a Grave (website). North Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood, Branch County, Michigan, Nora May Kinney Crippin, born: 1908; died: 1969 (from record, which includes a note detailing her husbands and marriage/divorce dates; and provides the names and links for her parents and two husbands).
  42. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan, Irving Lewis “Brother Doc” Crippin, born: 1906; died: 4 June 1953 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and four siblings).
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Miami County, Peru, E.D. 52-15, Sheet No. 20B, Irving L. Crippin, [age unknown], Michigan, meat cutter, meat market. He is a lodger in the household of William F. Small.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Wexford County, Clam Lake Township, E.D. 83-21, Sheet No. 72, Irving L. Crippin, 43, Michigan, butcher, meat cutter, meat market; wife Pearl M. Crippin, 42, Michigan.
  45. Michigan, U.S. Divorce Records, 1897-1952 (available at ancestry.com), Irving L. Crippin and Pearl Crippin, divorced in 1951 in Wexford County, Michigan; married in 1947.
  46. Find a Grave (website). Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana, August D. Crippin, born: 1913; died: 1976 (from record, which includes a note giving his marriage date; and provides the names and links for his parents and four siblings).
  47. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), A. Crippin, died: September 1976; born: 23 April 1913; state: Michigan; last residence: Indiana.
  48. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-18, Sheet No. 3B, August Crippin, 26, Michigan, polisher, mfg. co.; Mary Edna Crippin, 21, Kentucky.
  49. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Marshall County, Polk Township, E.D. 50-29, Sheet No. 10, August D. Crippen, 36, Michigan, checker, automobile factory; wife Mary E. Crippen, 31, Kentucky.
  50. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Mary Edna Johnson, alias: Mary Edna Crippen, died: 26 January 1997; born: 6 August 1918 in Providence, W., Kentucky; father: Ernest Johnson; mother: Bertha Miller.
  51. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Mary E. Crippin, died: 26 January 1997 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, age 78; father: Ernest Johnson; mother: Bertha Miller.
  52. Find a Grave (website). Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Glen Oliver Crippen, born: 3 October 1895 [sic, his death certificate shows his birth in 1896] in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 9 October 1944 in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan (from record which includes the text for two obituaries; and provides the names and links for his mother, wife, and two children).
  53. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Glen Oliver Crippen, died: 21 May 1944 in Howard Township, Cass County, Michigan; born: 9 October 1896 in Buchanan, Michigan; age: 47 years 6 months 12 days [sic, should be 7 months, not 6]; divorced; occupation: printer, Simplicity Pattern Co.; father: Benniah E. Crippen, born in Buchanan, Michigan; mother: Mary Carr, born in Edwardsburg, Michigan; burial: Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Michigan.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 62, Sheet No. 15A, family of Benjamin Crippen (26, Michigan, Apr 1874, machinist); wife of 5 years Mary A. Crippen (24, Indiana, Sep 1875, 1 child, 1 living); son Glenn O. Crippin (4, Michigan, Oct 1895); mother Elnor Crippin (57, Michigan, June 1843, 1 child, 1 living [sic, she had at least five children]).
  55. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 82, Sheet No. 9B, Milton Swartz, 40, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs; wife of 8 years Mary Swartz, 34, Indiana, married twice; one child, one living; brother Benjamin Swartz, 69, Pennsylvania; step-son Glenn Crippen, 14, Michigan, carrier, newspaper; ad. son [adopted] Lavern Hodgkins, 11/12, Michigan.
  56. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 97, Sheet No. 8B, Glen Crippen, 24, Michigan, printer, engraving plant; wife Cora Crippen, 21, Michigan; Dorothy Crippen, 2 6/12, Michigan; son Richard Crippen, 5/12, Michigan.
  57. Find a Grave (website). Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Cora Vivian Blanchard Adams, born: 28 May 1898; died: 19 November 1973 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, two husbands, and two children).
  58. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Glenn Crippen, 19, born in Michigan; father: Benjamin; mother: Carr; Cora Blanchard, 16, Michigan; father: Edward; mother: Holland; married on 24 December 1914 in Niles, Michigan.
  59. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Glenn Crippen, 19, born in Buchanan, Michigan, occupation: press feeder; father: Benjamin; mother’s maiden name: Carr; not previously married; Cora Blanchard, 16, Volinia, Michigan; father: Edward; mother’s maiden name: Holland; not previously married.
  60. Find a Grave (website). Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Richard Oliver Crippen, born: 24 July 1919; died: 4 March 1969 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
Fifth Generation
17. Delton James Crippin5 (James,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 20 September 1920 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4 died 18 August 1967 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.1 Delton married, 12 May 1946, Willowdean Fay Stull2 (born 6 March 1928 in Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana, the daughter of Glen G. Stull and Opal M. Whiteman2). Delton is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.1

18. Vivian Marie Crippin5 (James,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 7 July 1922 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;3, 5, 6, 7 died 2 September 1997 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.5 Vivian married Roy Laverne Milton (born 12 January 1918 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, the son of Chipman Walker Milton and Emma Jean Stowers;7, 8 Roy died 23 February 1973 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana8). Vivian and Roy are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.5, 8

Children of Vivian Marie Crippin and Roy Laverne Milton:

 34i. David Milton, born ca. 1943 in Michigan.7
 35ii. Patricia Milton, born ca. 1946 in Michigan.7
 36iii. Richard Milton, born 1949 in Indiana.7
 37iv. Phil Milton.
 38v. John Milton.
 39vi. Mike Milton.

19. Marie Lilabelle Crippin5 (James,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 18 September 1924 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;3, 4, 9 died 11 May 2008 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.9 Marie married, 21 January 1945 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, Harlan Glenn Stull12 (born 6 January 1925, the son of Glen G. Stull and Opal M. Whiteman;10, 11 Harlan died 1 January 200410, 11). Marie is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.9 Harlan is buried in Barber Cemetery, Marshall County, Indiana.10

Child of Marie Lilabelle Crippin and Harlan Glenn Stull:

 40i. Joyce Ann Stull, born 15 November 1946 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana;13 died 28 January 1983 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.13 Joyce is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.13

22. Dorothy Louise Crippin5 (James,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 5 January 1930 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana;3, 4, 14, 15, 16 died 21 July 1971 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.14 Dorothy married, 8 March 1947 in Marshall County, Indiana, Robert Eugene Kline15 (born 11 April 1926 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana, the son of Ray Willard Kline and Eva Mae Evans;15, 16, 17 Robert died 1 October 198717). Dorothy is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.14 Robert is buried in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.17

Children of Dorothy Louise Crippin and Robert Eugene Kline:

 41i. James Robert Klien, born 21 May 1947 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana;16, 18 died 4 January 2015 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.18
 42ii. Thomas Eugene ‘Bear’ Kline, born 14 December 1949 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana;16, 19 died 31 July 2008 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana.19 Bear is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana.19

23. Fairy Lavette Crippen5 (James,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 1 August 1934 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana;4, 16, 20 died 29 December 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.20 Fairy married, 24 April 1959 in Clark County, Nevada, David Edward Shoemaker21 (born ____, parents not determined).

24. Delbert Charles Crippin5 (Charles,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 15 September 1919 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 died 12 April 1978 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.22, 23, 24 Delbert married, 3 May 1939 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Ruth E. Zettee30 (born 1921 in Monon, White County, Michigan, the daughter of Harvey Zettee and Ethel Markley;27, 28, 29, 30 Ruth died 197629). Delbert and Ruth are buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford Township, Calhoun County, Michigan.22, 29

Children of Delbert Charles Crippin and Ruth E. Zettee:

 43i. William Eugene Crippin, born 6 December 1939 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;27, 28, 31 died 8 September 2007.31
 44ii. Robert Lee ‘Bob’ Crippin, born 23 August 1941 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;28, 32, 33 died 26 December 1997.32, 33 Bob is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.32
 45iii. Delores M. Crippin, born ca. 1943 in Michigan.28

25. Richard Earl Crippin5 (Charles,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 18 February 1925 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan;26, 34, 35, 36 died 5 May 1996.34, 35 Richard married Shirley E. Fooks (born 17 March 1928, parents not determined37). Richard is buried in Fooks Cemetery, Sharpe, Marshall County, Kentucky.34

Children of Richard Earl Crippin and Shirley E. Fooks:

 46i. Karon Lyn Crippin, born 17 June 1951.37
 47ii. Earl Louis Crippin, born 18 September 1952 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan;38, 39 died 6 July 2022 in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky.38, 39

27. Jack Lewis Crippin5 (Charles,4 James,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 11 September 1932 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan;36, 40, 41 died 15 June 2000 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.40 Jack married Judith P. Joseph (born 21 January 1940, parents not determined37). Jack is buried in Lebanon National Cemetery, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky.40

Children of Jack Lewis Crippin and Judith P. Joseph:

 48i. Cade Taylor Crippin, born 16 September 1965.37
 49ii. Cam Alise Crippin, born 13 September 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky;42 died 1 July 2022 in West Point, Hardin County, Kentucky.42
 50iii. Curt Taylor Crippin, born 1 January 1975.37

32. Dorothy Crippen5 (Glen,4 Benniah ‘Benjamin’,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 21 May 1917 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;43, 44 died 3 December 1998 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.43 Dorothy married, 3 September 1938 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Donald E. Harger43, 45 (born 14 July 1915 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of Claude Walter Harger and Lulu Louisa Starr;45 Donald died 14 February 2012 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan45). Dorothy and Donald are buried in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.43, 45

Children of Dorothy Crippen and Donald E. Harger:

+51i. Donald Richard Harger, born 14 December 1939 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 8 January 2020 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Susan Renee Smith.
+52ii. Luann Harger, born 8 October 1942 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died 28 August 2021 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. Married Roger Hargreaves.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Delton James Crippin, born: 20 September 1920 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 18 August 1967 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes a note detailing his death record; and provides the names and links for his parents and six siblings).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Delton James Crippin, born: 20 September 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan; one previous marriage; father: James M. Crippin; mother: Gladys Marie Bennett; Willowdean Fay Stull, born: 6 March 1928 in Walkerton, Indiana; one previous marriage; father: Glen Stull; mother: Opal Whiteman; married on 12 May 1946 in Marshall [County], Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Marshall County, Center Township, E.D. 50-8, Sheet No. 4A, James Crippin, 31, Illinois, first married age 21, foreman, elect. plating co.; wife Glady E. Crippin, 27, Michgian, first married age 17; son Delton J. Crippin, 9, Michigan; daughter Vivian M. Crippen, 7, Michigan; daughter Lilabelle Crippin, 5, Michigan; daughter Dorthy L. Crippen, 3/12, Indiana.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marshall County, West Township, E.D. 50-21, Sheet No. 12A-B, James Crippen, 41, Michigan, widow, polisher, nickle plating factory; Delton Crippen, 18, Michigan, sand cutter, casting foundry; daughter Marie Crippen, 15, Michigan; daughter Dorothy Crippen, 10, Indiana; daughter Fairy Crippen, 5, Indiana; father James S. Crippen, 72, Michigan, moulder, casting foundry; housekeeper Ruby Van Gilder, 26, Indiana, divorced, housekeeper, private home; housekeeper’s daughter Rosemary Van Gilder, 5, Indiana.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Vivian Marie Crippen Milton, born: 7 July 1922 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 2 September 1997 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, six siblings, husband, and one child).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Marshall County, Culver, E.D. 50-17, Sheet No. 11A, Vivian Crippen, 17, [no birthplace given], housework, private family. [She is a servant in the household of Harold Baker and family.]
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Marshall County, Center Township, E.D. 50-15, Sheet No. 32, Roy Milton, 32, Michigan, seam sweating, radiator factory; wife Vivian Milton, 27, Michigan; son David Milton, 7, Michigan; daughter Patricia Milton, 4, Michigan; son Richard Milton, 1, Indiana.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Roy Laverne Milton, born: 12 January 1918 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan; died: 23 February 1973 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and one child).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Marie Lela Belle Crippen Stull, born: 18 September 1924 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 11 May 2008 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, six siblings, husband and one child).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Barber Cemetery, Marshall County, Indiana, Harlan G. Stull, born: 1925; died: 2004 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, two wives, and one child).
  11. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Harlan G. Stull, died: 1 January 2004; born: 6 January 1925; last residence: Lagrange, Indiana.
  12. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Harlan Glenn Stull and Marie Lila Belle Crippin, married on 21 January 1945 in St. Joseph, Indiana.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Joyce Ann Stull Moser, born: 15 November 1946 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; died: 28 January 1983 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents).
  14. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Dorothy Louise Crippen Kline, born: 5 January 1930 in Marshall County, Indiana; died: 21 July 1971 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate; and provides the names and links for her parents, six siblings, and two children).
  15. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Robert E. Kline, born: 11 April 1926 in Bremen, Indiana; one previous marriage; father: Ray W. Kline; mother: Eva Evans; Dorothy Crippin, born: 5 January 1930 in Plymouth, Michigan; one previous marriage; father: James Crippin; mother: Gladys Bennett; married on 8 March 1947 in Marshall [County], Michigan.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Marshall County, Plymouth, E.D. 50-11, Sheet No. 9, Robert E. Kline, 24, Indiana, drives clark [?], mfg. cars and trucks; wife Dorothy L. Kline, 20, Indiana; son James R. Kline, 2, Indiana; son Thomas E. Kline, Dec[ember], Indiana; sister-in-law Fairy L. Crippin, 15, Indiana.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Highland Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, Robert Eugene Kline, born: 11 April 1926; died: 1 October 1987 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and two children).
  18. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); James Robert Kline, born: 21 May 1947 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; died: 4 January 2015 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one sibling).
  19. Find a Grave (website). Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, Thomas Eugene “Bear” Kline, born: 14 December 1949 in Bremen, Marshall County, Indiana; died: 31 July 2008 in Culver, Marshall County, Indiana (from record, which provides the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and one child).
  20. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Fairy Lavette Crippen Shoemaker, born: 1 August 1934 in Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana; died: 29 December 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes her social security death record; and provides the names and links for her parents and six siblings).
  21. Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David Edward Shoemaker and Fairy L. Crippin, married on 24 April 1959 in Clark [County], Nevada.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Bedford Cemetery, Bedford Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, Delbert C. Crippen, born: 1919; died: 1978 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife). His grave marker gives his dates as Sep 15, 1919 - Apr 12, 1978.
  23. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Delbert Charles Crippin, died: April 1978; born: 15 September 1919 in Battle Creek, Michigan; father: Chas. A. Crippin; mother: Zara Lake.
  24. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Delbert Crippin, died: 12 April 1978 in Battle Creek, Calhoun [County], Michigan; born: 15 September 1919.
  25. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 42, Sheet No. 14A-B, Edson Lake, 47, Michigan, dray man, own dray; wife Ida Lake, 39, Michigan; son Earl Lake, 23, Michigan, driver, taxi co.; son Fred Lake, 19, Michigan, shipping clerk, register co.; daughter Lucille Lake, 9, Michigan; daughter Thelma Lake, 8, Michigan; daughter Maxine Lake, 4 3/12, Michigan; lodger Charles Crippin, 19 Michigan, polisher, register co.; lodger Zada Crippin, 17, Michigan; lodger Delbert C. Crippin, 4/12, Michigan; daughter Gladys Beach, 21, Michigan, divorced.
  26. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Elkhart County, Elkhart, E.D. 20-7, Sheet No. 10A, Charles A. Crippin, 29, Illinois, first married age 19, plater, plating co.; wife Zada Crippin, 27, Michigan, first married age 17; son Delbert C. Crippin, 10, Michigan; son Richard E. Crippin, 5, Michigan; daughter Shirley A. Crippin, 3/12, Indiana.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-41, Sheet No. 6B, Delbert Crippin, 20, Michigan, assembly man, wall inspector [?]; wife Ruth Crippin, 19, Indiana; son William Crippin, 3/12, Michigan.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-81, Sheet No. 12, Delbert C. Crippin, 30, Michigan, welder, heating register mfg.; wife Ruth E. Crippin, 29, Indiana, spot welder, steel and wire mfg.; son William E. Crippin, 10, Michigan; son Robert L. Crippin, 8, Michigan; daughter Delores M. Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Bedford Cemetery, Bedford Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, Ruth E. Crippen, born: 1921; died: 1976 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  30. Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940, Record Number 117, Delbert Crippin, age 19, born in Battle Creek, Michigan, polisher, father: Charles Crippin; mother: Zara Lake; not previously married; Ruth Zettee, age 17, born in Monon, Indiana; father: Harvey Zettee; mother: Ethel Markley; not previously married; married on 3 May 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
  31. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, William Eugene Crippin, died: 8 September 2007; born: 6 December 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan; father: Delbert Crippin; mother: Ruth Cettee [sic].
  32. Find a Grave (website). Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Robert Lee Crippen, born: 1941; died: 1977 [sic, gravestone show 1997, which agrees with other records] (from record).
  33. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Bob Lee Crippin, alias: Robert L. Crippin, died: 26 December 1997; born: 23 August 1941 in Calhoun Batt*, Michigan [sic, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan]; father: Delbert Crippin; mother: Ruth Zeebee.
  34. Find a Grave (website). Fooks Cemetery, Sharpe, Marshall County, Kentucky, Richard E. Crippin, born: 1925; died: 1996 (from record, which includes a note: With Shirley).
  35. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, Richard Earl Crippin, died: 5 May 1996; born: 18 February 1925 in Lansing, Ingham [County], Michigan; father: Charles A. Crippin; mother: Zada Lake; previous residence: Benton, Marshall [County], Kentucky.
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Calhoun County, Battle Creek, E.D. 13-18, Sheet No. 3B, Chas. Crippin, 39, Illinois, polishing, mfg. co.; wife Zada Crippin, 38, Michigan; son Richard Crippin, 15, Michigan; daughter Shirley Crippin, 10, Indiana; son Jack Crippin, 7, Michigan.
  37. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  38. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Earl Louis Crippin, born: 18 September 1952 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan; died: 6 July 2022 in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).
  39. Collier Funeral Home & Cremation Services (website: www.collierfuneralhome.com), Earl Louis Crippin, died: 6 July 2022 in Calver City, Kentucky; born: 18 September 1952 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, sister, children, spouses of the above, and a grandchild.
  40. Find a Grave (website). Lebanon National Cemetery, Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, Jack Lewis Crippin, born: 11 September 1932 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died: 15 June 2000 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky (from record, which provides the names and links for his mother and one child).
  41. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Washtenaw County, Pittsfield, E.D. 81-53, Sheet No. 75, Charles A. Crippin, 49, Illinois, cab driver, taxi; wife Beulah B. Crippin, 42, Michigan; son Jack L. Crippin, 17, Michigan.
  42. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Cam Alise Crippin Barton, born: 13 September 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; died: 1 July 2022 in West Point, Hardin County, Kentucky (from record, which include the text from her obituary; and provides the name and link for her father).
  43. Find a Grave (website). Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Dorothy Crippen Harger, born: 21 May 1917; died: 3 December 1998 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, husband, and two children).
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 97, Sheet No. 8B, Glen Crippen, 24, Michigan, printer, engraving plant; wife Cora Crippen, 21, Michigan; Dorothy Crippen, 2 6/12, Michigan; son Richard Crippen, 5/12, Michigan.
  45. Find a Grave (website). Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Donald E. Harger, born: 14 July 1915 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 14 February 2012 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and two children).
Sixth Generation
51. Donald Richard Harger6 (Dorothy,5 Glen,4 Benniah ‘Benjamin’,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 14 December 1939 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;1, 2 died 8 January 2020 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.1, 2 Donald married, 12 August 1961, Susan Renee Smith1, 2 (born 14 November 1942, parents not determined3). Donald is buried in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.1

52. Luann Harger6 (Dorothy,5 Glen,4 Benniah ‘Benjamin’,3 Eleanor,2 James1), born 8 October 1942 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan;4 died 28 August 2021 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.4 Luann married, 10 August 1963 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Roger Hargreaves (born 28 March 1942 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, the son of George William Hargreaves and Josephine Cerlesi;5 Roger died 7 December 2021 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan5).

  1. Find a Grave (website). Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, Donald Richard Harger, born: 14 December 1939 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 8 January 2020 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and wife).
  2. Obituary, legacy.com; D. Richard Harger, died: 8 January 2020 in Buchanan, Michigan; born: 14 December 1939 in Niles, Michigan. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, sister, wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Luann Harger Hargreaves, born: 8 October 1942 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 28 August 2021 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and husband).
  5. Find a Grave (website). (Cremated), Roger Hargreaves, born: 28 March 1942 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; died: 7 December 2021 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).