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Family HistoryFamily History - Martha Cornelia Furman


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 Martha Cornelia Furman and 26 of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Martha Cornelia Furman,1 born 31 March 1828 in Oneida County, New York, the daughter of John Gazlay Furman and Armenia Northrup;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 23 March 1899 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 Martha married Justus C. Hubbard1 (born 3 January 1820 in Brookfield, Madison County, New York, parents not determined;1, 2, 3, 4 Justus died 3 December 1873 in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan1). Martha and Justus are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1

Children of Martha Cornelia Furman and Justus C. Hubbard:

+2i. Armenia F. ‘Minnie’ Hubbard, born June 1847 in New York; died 1924. Married Francis Smith.
 3ii. Ella Cornelia Hubbard, born 4 July 1850;1 died 13 August 1851.1
+4iii. Carrie E. Hubbard, born 8 March 1854 in Owego, Tioga County, New York; died 11 March 1894 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois. Married Albert Henry Standish.
+5iv. Jessie L. Hubbard, born April 1859 in Michigan; died 1944. Married Franklin Wood.
+6v. Fannie Jean Hubbard, born 25 July 1863 in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; died 16 January 1942 in Los Angeles, California. Married Charles Lester Houseman.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan; Hubbard, Justus C., wife Martha Cornelia Furman, and daughter Ella Cornelia; Justus C. Hubbard / Born in Brookfield N.Y. / Jan. 3, 1820 / Died at Newayco, Mich. / Dec. 3, 1873 / Aged 52 Yrs 11 Mos. / M. Cornelia Furman / Wife of J. C. Hubbard / Born in Oneida Co., N.Y. / March 31, 1828 / Died at Muskegon, Mich. / March 23, 1899 / Ella C. / Daughter of / J.C. & M.C. Hubbard / Died Aug. 13, 1851 / Aged 1 Yr. 1 Mo. [from Hubbard monument]. Their respective records provide detailed birth and death dates/places, Census citations, and links to their children.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Tioga County, Owego, Page 405, family of Justus C. Hubbard (29, NY, merchant); Cornelia Hubbard (22, NY); Arminia Hubbard (2, NY); Jefferson Onille (22, unknown, clerk).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Newaygo County, Township of Brooks, Page No. 44, family of Joshua [sic, Justus] C. Hubbard (39, New York); Cornelia Hubbard (31, New York); Arminia F. Hubbard (13, New York); Carrie Hubbard (6, New York); Jane Hubbard (1, Michigan).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Newaygo County, Village of Newaygo, Page No. 1, family of Justus C. Hubbard (50, New York, under sheriff); Cornelia M. Hubbard (42, New York, housekeeper); Carrie Hubbard (15, New York, domestic); Jessie Hubbard (11, Michigan); Fannie Hubbard (7, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, Enumeration District 193, Page No. 14B; family of Cornelia M. Hubbard (52, N.Y., widow); daughter Jessie L. Hubbard (21, Mich., teacher of painting); daughter Fannie J. Hubbard (16, Mich.); border Chas. L. Houseman (29, Ind., school teach); border Harriet Hopkins (23, Wisconsin, music teacher); servant Dina Warring (26, Holland, servant).
Second Generation
2. Armenia F. ‘Minnie’ Hubbard2 (Martha1), born June 1847 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 1924.1 Minnie married, 22 October 1869 in Newaygo County, Michigan, Francis Smith1 (born 10 October 1834 in Canada, parents not determined;1, 4, 5 Francis died 13 February 19001). Minnie and Francis are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1

Children of Armenia F. ‘Minnie’ Hubbard and Francis Smith:

 7i. Francis H. Smith, born ca. 1871 in Michigan.5
 8ii. Roy Lathrop Smith, born 23 November 1874 in Michigan;1, 5 died 16 April 1889.1 Roy is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1
 9iii. Marjory Smith, born 27 August 1882;1 died 26 February 1883.1 Marjory is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1
 10iv. Marjory Smith, born May 1884 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.6

4. Carrie E. Hubbard2 (Martha1), born 8 March 1854 in Owego, Tioga County, New York;3, 7, 8, 9 died 11 March 1894 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.7 Carrie married, 20 May 1873 in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, Albert Henry Standish7 (born 24 August 1849 in Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, the son of John Henry Standish and Hester Ann Courter; twin;7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Albert died 9 November 1921 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois7). Carrie and Albert are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.7

Children of Carrie E. Hubbard and Albert Henry Standish:

 11i. John Hubbard Standish, born 26 February 1874 in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan;7, 9 died 30 August 1892.7 John is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.7
 12ii. Cornelia Standish, born 14 August 1878;7 died 31 August 1878 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.7 Cornelia is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.7
 13iii. Robert H. Standish, born May 1880 in Michigan.9
 14iv. Phillip F. Standish, born August 1882 in Michigan.13
 15v. Miles S. Standish, born 23 November 1887 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.13, 16
 16vi. Barbara Standish, born December 1889 in Illinois.13
+17vii. Alice Standish, born 4 February 1892 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died 18 March 1960. Married Josiah Bradley Buell.

5. Jessie L. Hubbard2 (Martha1), born April 1859 in Michigan;3, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 died 1944.17 Jessie married, 13 October 1880 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, Franklin Wood25 (born 13 March 1856 in Hopkinton, St. Lawrence County, New York, parents not determined;19, 24, 25 Franklin died 22 February 190424). Jessie and Franklin are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.17, 24

Children of Jessie L. Hubbard and Franklin Wood:

 18i. Jessie C. Wood, born February 1882 in Michigan.19
 19ii. Mary F. Wood, born February 1884 in Michigan.19, 20

6. Fannie Jean Hubbard2 (Martha1), born 25 July 1863 in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan;8, 18, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 died 16 January 1942 in Los Angeles, California.26 Fannie married, 30 March 1883 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, Charles Lester Houseman26 (born 7 October 1849 in La Porte, La Porte County, Indiana, parents not determined;18, 26, 27, 28 Charles died 23 February 1911 in Michigan26). Fannie and Charles are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.26

Children of Fannie Jean Hubbard and Charles Lester Houseman:

 20i. Helen H. Houseman, born 8 February 1884 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.27, 31
+21ii. Jessie L. Houseman, born 20 May 1888 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. Married Ray L. Shitzley.
+22iii. Martin L. Houseman, born 12 September 1889 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. Married Hazel K. Wolcott.
+23iv. Reuben F. Houseman, born 13 August 1897 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. Married Esther F. _____.

Child adopted by Fannie Jean Hubbard and Charles Lester Houseman:

 24v. Joseph L. Houseman, born ca. 1902 in Virginia.28

  1. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan; Smith, Francis, Arminia, Roy Lathrop, and Marjory: Francis Smith / Oct. 10, 1834 - Feb. 13, 1900 / Armenia F. Hubbard / Wife of / Francis Smith / 1847 - 1924 / Roy Lathrop / Son of / Francis & Armenia Smith / Nov. 23, 1874 - Apr. 16, 1889 / Marjory / Daughter of / Francis & Armenia Smith / Aug. 27, 1882 - Feb. 26, 1883 [from Smith monument]; the records of each family member provides additional vital details.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Tioga County, Owego, Page 405, family of Justus C. Hubbard (29, NY, merchant); Cornelia Hubbard (22, NY); Arminia Hubbard (2, NY); Jefferson Onille (22, unknown, clerk).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Newaygo County, Township of Brooks, Page No. 44, family of Joshua [sic, Justus] C. Hubbard (39, New York); Cornelia Hubbard (31, New York); Arminia F. Hubbard (13, New York); Carrie Hubbard (6, New York); Jane Hubbard (1, Michigan).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, Page No. 45, family of Francis Smith (35, Canada, lawyer); Minnie Smith (23, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, Enumeration District 193, Page No. 3; family of Francis Smith (45, Canada, lawyer); wife Minnie Smith (33, N.Y.); son Francis H. Smith (9, Mich.); son Roy L. Smith (5, Mich); Siegart Coulouw (17, N.Y.); Elizabeth A. Smith (43, Canada).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon City, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 9A; family of Armenia Smith (52, New York, June 1847, widow, 3 children, 2 living); daughter Marjory Smith (16, Muskegon, May 1884); sister [sic, sister-in-law] Elizabeth Smith (63, Canada, Dec. 1836); aunt Melinda Furman (79, New York, Dec 1879 [sic, 1820; likely an enumerator error].
  7. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan; Standish, Albert Henry, Carrie E. Hubbard, John H., Cornelia, and Mary S. Stuart: Albert H. Standish / Aug. 24, 1849-Nov. 9, 1921 / Carrie E. Hubbard / Wife of / Albert H. Standish / Mar. 8, 1854-Mar. 11, 1894 / Mary Stuart, His Wife / Dec. 23, 1862 Mar. 31, 1932 / John H. Son of / Albert & Carrie Standish / Feb. 26, 1874-Aug. 30, 1892 / Cornelia / Daughter of / Albert & Carrie Standish / Aug. 14, 1878-Aug. 31, 1878 [from Standish monument]; The record provides additional details including birth dates/places, marriage dates/places, Census citations.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Newaygo County, Village of Newaygo, Page No. 1, family of Justus C. Hubbard (50, New York, under sheriff); Cornelia M. Hubbard (42, New York, housekeeper); Carrie Hubbard (15, New York, domestic); Jessie Hubbard (11, Michigan); Fannie Hubbard (7, Michigan).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Enumeration District 139, Page No. 19C; family of Albert H. Standish (30, Mich., lawyer); wife Carrie H. Standish (26, N. York); son John Standish (6, Mich.); son Robert N. Standish (1/12, Mich., May); servant Maggie Prince (20, Holland); servant Alise Spyker (17, Holland).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Michigan, Barry County, Town of Thornapple, Page No. 185, family of John Standish (35, Vt., lecturer); Hester Ann Standish (28, Ill.); Georgette Standish (8, Ill.); Marcellus Standish (5, Ill.); Albert Standish (10/12, Mich.); Alice R. Standish (10/12, Mich.); Georgette Standish (19, Vt.).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Michigan, Newaygo County, Township of Brooks, Page No. 44, family of John H. Standish (41, Vermont, lawyer); Emeline Standish (30, New York); Georgett Standish (17, Illinois); Albert H. Standish (10, Michigan); Alice Standish (6, Michigan); Miles Standish (2, Michigan); Jane Day (3, New York); Fred Day (21, New York). [They are living next door to the Hubbard family, including Albert’s eventual first wife Carrie.]
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Page No. 65, family of John H. Standish (54, Vermont, U.S. District Attorney); wife Emeline Standish (40, New York); Albert Standish (20, Michigan, law student); Alice Standish (16, Michigan); Miles Standish (12, Michigan); Frank Standish (6, New York); Mattie Standish (2, Michigan).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Town of Cicero, Enumeration District 1146, Sheet No. 15A; family of Albert H. Standish (50. Michigan, Aug. 1849, lawyer); wife of 5 years Mary Standish (37, Illinois, Dec. 1862, 1 child, 1 living); son Stuart Standish (0/12, Illinois, May 1900); son Phillip F. Standish (17, Michigan, Aug. 1882); son Miles S. Standish (12, Illinois, Nov. 1887); daughter Barbara Standish (10, Illinois, Dec. 1889); daughter Allice Standish (8, Illinois, Feb. 1892); sister Georgette H. Fuller (57, Illinois, July 1842, married 37 years, 5 children, 5 living); servant Annie Olsen (20, Ohio, Sept. 1879).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 9A; Albert H. Standish (60, Michigan, treasurer, casualty co.); wife of 15 years Mary S. Standish (47, Michigan, 8 children, 7 living); daughter Alice Standish (18, Illinois); son Stuart Standish (9, Illinois); daughter Lora Standish (7, Illinois); border Lydia Finger (27, Wisconsin, secretary, church).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 148, Sheet No. 8B; family of Albert H. Standish (70, Michigan, treasurer, Scientific Instr.); Mary S. Standish (57, Michigan); son Stewart Standish (19, Illinois, student); daughter Lora Standish (17, Illinois).
  16. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1922, Miles Standish, born 23 November 1887 in Oak Park, Cook [County], Illinois; father: S. H. Standish [sic, A. H. Standish], age 38, born in Michigan; mother: Carrie Hubbard Standish, age 33, born in New York.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan; Wood, Jessie L.; born: 1859; died: 1944 [from record].
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, Enumeration District 193, Page No. 14B; family of Cornelia M. Hubbard (52, N.Y., widow); daughter Jessie L. Hubbard (21, Mich., teacher of painting); daughter Fannie J. Hubbard (16, Mich.); border Chas. L. Houseman (29, Ind., school teach); border Harriet Hopkins (23, Wisconsin, music teacher); servant Dina Warring (26, Holland, servant).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon City, Enumeration District 74, Sheet No. 6B; family of Franklin Wood (43, New York, Mar. 1856, real estate); wife of 19 years Jessie L. Wood (41, Michigan, Apr. 1859, 2 children, 2 living, artist-decorator); daughter Jessie C. Wood (18, Michigan, Feb. 1882); daughter Mary S. Wood (16, Michigan, Feb. 1884); domestic Carrie Kleet (20, Germany, June 1879, domestic).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon City, Enumeration District 89, Sheet No. 10B; family of Jessie L. Wood (50, Michigan, widow); daughter Mary F. Wood (26, Michigan); lodger Mary F. Bryan (40, Michigan, teacher, high school); domestic Dory Haman (21, Michigan, servant, house).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, Enumeration District 133, Sheet No. 3A; family of Mrs. Frank Wood (60, Michigan, widow); lodger Mary J. Bryan (55, Michigan, teacher, high school).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, Enumeration District 61-21, Sheet No. 7A; Jessie L. Wood (70, Michigan, widow).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon, Enumeration District 65-35, Sheet No. 62A; Jessie L. Wood (81, Michigan, widow).
  24. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan; Wood, Franklin; born: 13 March 1856; died: 22 February 1904 [from record].
  25. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Frank Wood, age 24, born in Hopkinton, N.Y., teller; and Jessie L. Hubbard, age 21, born in Newaygo, Mich.; married 13 October 1880 in Muskegon, Mich.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan; Houseman, Charles Lester, Fanny Jean: Charles Lester / Houseman / Oct. 7, 1849 - Feb. 23, 1911 / Fanny Jean / Houseman / July 25, 1863 - Jan. 16, 1942 [from Houseman monument]; the record also includes their places of birth and death.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon City, Enumeration District 72, Sheet No. 11B; family of Charles L. Houseman (50, Indiana, Oct. 1849, lumberman); wife of 17 years Fanny J. Houseman (36, Michigan, July 1863, 4 children, 4 living); daughter Helen H. Houseman (16, Michigan, Feb. 1884); daughter Jessie L. Houseman (12, Michigan, May 1888); son Martin L. Houseman (10, Michigan, Sep. 1889); son Reuben F. Houseman (2, Michigan, Aug. 1897); servant Emily S.Anderson (19, Michigan, Jan. 1881, servant); border May A. Renwick (16, Michigan, Mar. 1884).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon City, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 24A; family of Charles L. Houseman (60, Indiana, lumberman, saw mill); wife of 27 years Fannie J. Houseman (46, Michigan); daughter Jessie Houseman (21, Michigan); son Martin L. Houseman (20, Michigan); adopted son Joseph L. Houseman (8, Virginia); servant Ethel Larsen (19, Michigan, servant, private family); servant Ellen Aystrom (20, Michigan, servant-cook, private family).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, Enumeration District 191, Sheet No. 8B; Households of Fanny J. Houseman (66, Michigan, widow); border Margarete Luetze (55, New York); and Reuben F. Houseman (31, Michigan, salesman, refrigerators, first married age 20); wife Esther Houseman (30, Illinois, first married age 19); son Warren Houseman (8, California); son Robert Houseman (7, California).
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Enumeration District 60-320, Sheet No. 14A; households of Fanny J. Houseman (76, Michigan, widow); and Reuben F. Houseman (42, Michigan, salesman, wholesale shoes); wife Esther F. Houseman (41, Minnesota); son Warren H. Houseman (18, California).
  31. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Hellen [sic] H. Houseman, born 8 February 1884 in Muskegon; father: C. L. Houseman, born in Indiana; mother: Fanny Houseman, born in Michigan [entry includes image of Return of Births for the year 1884].
Third and Fourth Generations
17. Alice Standish3 (Carrie,2 Martha1), born 4 February 1892 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 18 March 1960.6, 7 Alice married, 27 October 1917 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, Josiah Bradley Buell9 (born 29 January 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, parents not determined;3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 Josiah died 23 March 19767).

21. Jessie L. Houseman3 (Fannie,2 Martha1), born 20 May 1888 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.10, 11, 12 Jessie married, 20 July 1912 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, Ray L. Shitzley13 (born ca. 1889 in Michigan, the son of Jacob H. Shitzley and Annie L. Barney13).

22. Martin L. Houseman3 (Fannie,2 Martha1), born 12 September 1889 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 Martin married, 7 September 1912 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Hazel K. Wolcott18 (born ca. 1890 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, the daughter of Judge A. Wolcott and Carrie B. Hawk15, 16, 17, 18).

Child of Martin L. Houseman and Hazel K. Wolcott:

 25i. Caroline Houseman, born ca. September 1916 in Michigan.15, 16

23. Reuben F. Houseman3 (Fannie,2 Martha1), born 13 August 1897 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.11, 15, 19, 20, 21 Reuben married, ca. 1921, Esther F. _____21 (born ca. 1899 in Illinois, parents not determined20, 21).

Children of Reuben F. Houseman and Esther F. _____:

 26i. Warren H. Houseman, born ca. 1922 in California.20, 21
 27ii. Robert Houseman, born ca. 1923 in California.20

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Town of Cicero, Enumeration District 1146, Sheet No. 15A; family of Albert H. Standish (50. Michigan, Aug. 1849, lawyer); wife of 5 years Mary Standish (37, Illinois, Dec. 1862, 1 child, 1 living); son Stuart Standish (0/12, Illinois, May 1900); son Phillip F. Standish (17, Michigan, Aug. 1882); son Miles S. Standish (12, Illinois, Nov. 1887); daughter Barbara Standish (10, Illinois, Dec. 1889); daughter Allice Standish (8, Illinois, Feb. 1892); sister Georgette H. Fuller (57, Illinois, July 1842, married 37 years, 5 children, 5 living); servant Annie Olsen (20, Ohio, Sept. 1879).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 9A; Albert H. Standish (60, Michigan, treasurer, casualty co.); wife of 15 years Mary S. Standish (47, Michigan, 8 children, 7 living); daughter Alice Standish (18, Illinois); son Stuart Standish (9, Illinois); daughter Lora Standish (7, Illinois); border Lydia Finger (27, Wisconsin, secretary, church).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, Manhattan, Enumeration District 967, Sheet No. 16B; family of Josiah B. Buell (27, Michigan, laboratory, research); wife Alice Buell (28, Illinois).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans City, Enumeration District 36-219, Sheet No. 10B; family of Bradley Buell (37, Illinois, social work, community chest, first married age 24); wife Alice Buell (38, Illinois, artist, independent, first married age 25)
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Hartsdale, Enumeration District 60-81, Sheet No. 11A; family of Bradley Buell (47, Illinois, field director, social work); wife Alice Buell (48, Illinois, artist, own home); servant Edna Smith (47, Louisiana, maid, private home).
  6. Illinois Women Artists Project (website: iwa.bradley.edu); Alice Standish Buell; the entry provides her birth and death dates, and details about her residences, art studios, artistic mediums, and exhibitions.
  7. The Social Welfare History Project (website: www.socialwelfarehistory.com); biography of Josiah Bradley Buell; the biography provides details of his life, and gives his birth and death dates, and the names of his two wives.
  8. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Buell, Josiah Bradley, serial no. 18; born: 29 Jany 1893 in Chicago, Illinois.
  9. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; Joshiah B. Buell, age 24; Alice Standish, age 25; married on 27 October 1917 in Oak Park, Cook [County], Illinois.
  10. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Jessie L. Houseman, born 20 May 1888 in Muskegon, Muskegon [County], Michigan; father: Charles L. Houseman; mother: Fannie J. Houseman.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon City, Enumeration District 72, Sheet No. 11B; family of Charles L. Houseman (50, Indiana, Oct. 1849, lumberman); wife of 17 years Fanny J. Houseman (36, Michigan, July 1863, 4 children, 4 living); daughter Helen H. Houseman (16, Michigan, Feb. 1884); daughter Jessie L. Houseman (12, Michigan, May 1888); son Martin L. Houseman (10, Michigan, Sep. 1889); son Reuben F. Houseman (2, Michigan, Aug. 1897); servant Emily S.Anderson (19, Michigan, Jan. 1881, servant); border May A. Renwick (16, Michigan, Mar. 1884).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Muskegon County, Muskegon City, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 24A; family of Charles L. Houseman (60, Indiana, lumberman, saw mill); wife of 27 years Fannie J. Houseman (46, Michigan); daughter Jessie Houseman (21, Michigan); son Martin L. Houseman (20, Michigan); adopted son Joseph L. Houseman (8, Virginia); servant Ethel Larsen (19, Michigan, servant, private family); servant Ellen Aystrom (20, Michigan, servant-cook, private family).
  13. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Ray L. Shitzley, age 23; father: Jacob H. Shitzley; mother: Annie L. Barney; Jessie L. Houseman, age 24; father: Chas. L. Houseman; mother: Fannie Hubbard; married on 20 July 1912 in Muskegon, Muskegon [County], Michigan.
  14. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Martin Houseman, born 12 September 1889 in Muskegon, Muskegon [County], Michigan; father: Charles Houseman; mother: Fannie Houseman.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, Enumeration District 175, Sheet No. 6B; family of M. L. Houseman (30, Michigan, broker); wife Hazel W. Houseman (30, Michigan); brother R. F. Houseman (22, Michigan, clerk); daughter Caroline Houseman (3 9/12, Michigan); mother-in-law Carrie B. Wolcott (61, Ohio, widow, practitioner, Christian Science); servant Christine Morrison (26, Canada, maid, private family); servant Elizabeth Morrison (56, Canada, maid, private family).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, Enumeration District 191, Sheet No. 2A; family of Martin L. Houseman (40, Michigan, manufacturer, shoes, first married age 22); wife Hazel W. Houseman (40, Michigan, first married age 22); daughter Caroline Houseman (14, Michigan); border Sallie Kennedy (49, Missouri, bookkeeper, odd jobs).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Enumeration District 60-320, Sheet No. 8B; family of Martin L. Houseman (51, Michigan, real estate man, commercial bank); wife Hazel W. Houseman (50, Michigan, practitioner, Christian Science); mother-in-law Carrie Wolcott (81, Ohio, widow); maid Ellen E. Larsen (32, Washington, servant, private home).
  18. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Martin L. Houseman, age 22, born in Muskegon, M.; father: Charles L. Houseman; mother: Fanny Hubbard; and Hazel K. Wolcott, age 22, born in Gd. Rapids; father: Judge A. Wolcott; mother: Carrie Hawk; married on 7 Sept. 1912 in Gd. Rapids, Kent Co. M. [record includes image of Return of Marriages in the County of Kent].
  19. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Reuben F. Houseman, born 13 August 1897 in Muskegon, Muskegon [County], Michigan; father: Charles L. Houseman; mother: Fannie Houseman.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, Enumeration District 191, Sheet No. 8B; Households of Fanny J. Houseman (66, Michigan, widow); border Margarete Luetze (55, New York); and Reuben F. Houseman (31, Michigan, salesman, refrigerators, first married age 20); wife Esther Houseman (30, Illinois, first married age 19); son Warren Houseman (8, California); son Robert Houseman (7, California).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Enumeration District 60-320, Sheet No. 14A; households of Fanny J. Houseman (76, Michigan, widow); and Reuben F. Houseman (42, Michigan, salesman, wholesale shoes); wife Esther F. Houseman (41, Minnesota); son Warren H. Houseman (18, California).