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Family HistoryFamily History - Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon and 27 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon,1 born 5 December 1866 in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Kenneth McKinnon and Ann Lamonte;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 died 6 April 1947 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.2, 4 Elizabeth married, 24 July 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Lewis Taylor Kline3, 5 (born 4 January 1857 in Michigan, the son of Joseph Kline and Elizabeth Quick;3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 Lewis died 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan10, 11). Elizabeth and Lewis are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.10, 2

An interesting biographical sketch of Lewis appears in the Biographical History of Northern Michigan:12

LEWIS T. KLINE.

One of the important industries of Alpena, Michigan, is that conducted by the subject of this sketch, who is engaged in the manufacture of Kline’s excelsior and wood turning machinery, the former of which is in use in all the wood-producing counties of the state and indeed the country. Mr. Kline is a native of the Wolverine state, having been born at Flint, Michigan, on January 4, 1857, and is the son of Joseph Kline, who came to Flint in 1837, at the age of fourteen years. The subject’s great-grandfather came to America from Frankfort-on-the-Rhine, Germany, while his son, the subject’s grandfather, was one of the pioneer settlers of Michigan. The subject himself saw the first train run over the Pere Marquette Railroad. The subject received a fair education in the public schools and upon attaining his majority started out on his own account. In 1879 he came to Alpena and was first employed by C. B. Warren and later engineer for the Minor Lumber Company. In 1883 he obtained a patent for a log roller and in 1887 a patent for a log roller and log deck apparatus, which have come into extensive use in the United States and Canada and other parts of the world. He later obtained patents on a steam feed valve, an automatic lathe and his excelsior machinery, all of them being marvels of ingenuity and greatly simplifying and cheapening the cost of production. The factory for the manufacture of these articles was at first a modest affair, but has rapidly grown in response to the demand for the product, until it ranks with the leading enterprises of this city. Mr. Kline does not allow his attention to be diverted from his business interests and is rapidly acquiring a reputation throughout the trade for the value of his productions and high quality of their manufacture.

Mr. Kline has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Gazlay, of Flint, Michigan, by which union were born two sons, Arthur L., of Detroit, and Herman J., who graduated from the Alpena high school and is now taking a course in Mechanical engineering at the State University, at Ann Arbor. Mr. Kline’s second union was with Miss Elizabeth Mckinnon, of Alpena, and to them have been born four children, DeEtte, Joseph and George, twins, and Flora. Mr. Kline is a gentleman who in all circumstances in which he has been placed has borne himself with that spirit which brings to a man the respect and esteem of the entire community. He has in all respects been the architect of his own fortunes and has builded wisely and well.


Children of Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon and Lewis Taylor Kline:

 2i. (male) Kline, born 9 October 1896 in Michigan;13 died 9 October 1896 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.13, 14 (male) is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.14
 3ii. Kenneth Kline, born 5 January 1898;15 died 1 March 1900.15 Kenneth is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.15
+4iii. De Ette M. Kline, born 9 December 1899 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married William R. Woelk.
 5iv. Joseph E. Kline, born 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; twin;6, 7, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19 died 18 August 1968.17, 18 Joseph is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.17
 6v. George M. Kline, born 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; twin;6, 7, 8, 16, 20, 21 died 22 September 1972 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.20, 21 George is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.20
+7vi. Mary Flora Kline, born 13 January 1904 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Carleton Manley Dean.

  1. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; De Ette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1889 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline, born in Michigan; mother: Elizabeth Kline, born in Ontario.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Elizabeth L. McKinnon Kline, born: 5 December 1866 in Ontario, Canada; died: 6 April 1947 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and four children).
  3. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Lewis T. Kline, age 38, born in Flint, Michigan; manufacturer; previously married one time; father: Joseph Kline; mother: Elizabeth Quick; and Elizabeth McKinnon, age 29, born in Canada; father: Kenneth McKinnon; mother: Ann Lamont; married on 24 July 1895 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.
  4. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Kline, Elizabeth L.; born: 5 December 1866 in Canada; died: 6 April 1947 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan; occupation: business woman; widowed; spouse: Lewis T. Kline; buried in Alpena, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 7A; family of Lewis T. Kline (43, Michigan, Jan 1857, mfg. machinery); wife of 5 years Elizabeth L. Kline (34, Canada, Dec 1865); son Arthur L. Kline (15, Michigan, Dec 1884); son Harmon J. Kline (13, Michigan, Aug 1886); nephew Thomas R. Butler (10, Michigan, Dec 1889); son DeEtt M. Kline (5/12, Michigan, Dec 1899); niece Anna C. Butler (7, Michigan, July 1892); servant Julia Kubicka (13, Michigan, May 1887).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 14A; family of Lewis T. Kline (52, Michigan, keeper, foundry, 2nd marriage); wife of 15 years Elizabeth Kline (44, Can., 2nd marriage, 6 children, 4 living); son Harmon J. Kline (24, Michigan, engineer, foundry); daughter DeEtta Kline (10, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (8, Michigan); son George M. Kline (8, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (6, Michigan).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 10, Sheet No. 1B; family of Louise [sic] T. Kline (62, Michigan, manufacturer, foundry); wife Elizabeth L. Kline (53, Canada); daughter De Ette M. Kline (20, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (17, Michigan); son George M. Kline (17, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (15, Michigan); servant Sarah A. Paige 53, Michigan, widow).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Florida, Sarasota County, Englewood, Enumeration District 58-12, Sheet No. 1A; family of Lewis Kline (72, Michigan, first married age 24); wife Elizabeth Kline (66, Canada, first married age 28); son George Kline (27, Michigan, carpenter, private home).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-2, Sheet No. 61A; family of Elizabeth L. Kline (72, Canada, widow, proprietor, machine foundry); son Joseph E. Kline (37, Michigan, mechanic, machine foundry).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Lewis Taylor Kline, born: 4 January 1857 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan; died: 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, two spouses, and five children).
  11. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Lewis T. Kline, died: 25 August 1930 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Joseph Kline; mother: Elizabeth Quick.
  12. Biographical History of Northern Michigan, B. F. Bowen & Company, 1905. Digitized copy available at Google Books. Page 835-36, biographical sketch of Lewis T. Kline.
  13. Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897; Kline, male, age 0 days; born in Michigan; died 9 October 1896 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Louis Kline; mother: Elizabeth Kline.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Baby Kline, born: unknown; died: 9 October 1896 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and one half-sibling).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Kenneth Kline, born: 5 January 1898; died: 1 March 1900 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings and one half-sibling).
  16. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; Joseph E. Kline and George M. Kline, twins, born 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline, born in Michigan; mother; Elizabeth Kline, born in Canada. The entry for George includes an affidavit that corrects his name, originally entered as Gus M. Kline.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Joseph E. Kline, born: 1902; died: 18 August 1968 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and one half-sibling).
  18. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Joseph E. Kline, born: 1 May 1902 in Michigan; died: 18 August 1968; father: Lewis L. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Mckinnon; occupation: machinist retired.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, St. Clair County, Port Huron City, Enumeration District 74-32, Sheet No. 11B; Joseph E. Kline (28, Michigan, proprietor, repair shop).
  20. Find a Grave (website). Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, George M. Kline, born: 1 May 1902 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 22 September 1972 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, and one half-sibling).
  21. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. George M. Kline, born: 1 May 1902 in Michigan; died: 22 September 1972 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Mckinnon.
Second Generation
4. De Ette M. Kline2 (Elizabeth1), born 9 December 1899 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.2 De Ette married, 20 June 1923 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, William R. Woelk7 (born 14 June 1890 in Michigan, the son of William F. Woelk and Pauline Blimke;6, 7, 8 William died 5 December 1950 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan8).

Children of De Ette M. Kline and William R. Woelk:

+8i. William Lewis Woelk, born 9 May 1924 in Michigan; died 23 March 2012. Married Dolores Joan Ireland.
+9ii. Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk, born 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan. Married Dolores Korkoshuk.
 10iii. Elmer John Woelk, born ____, the son of William R. Woelk and De Ette M. Kline; died 13 May 1928 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.9
+11iv. LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk, born 11 September 1929 in Michigan; died 9 August 1998. Married Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor.

7. Mary Flora Kline2 (Elizabeth1), born 13 January 1904 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.4, 5, 10 Mary married, 1 October 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Carleton Manley Dean11 (born ca. 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Charles W. Dean and Mary B. Forrester11).

  1. Michigan Births, 1867-1902; De Ette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1889 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline, born in Michigan; mother: Elizabeth Kline, born in Ontario.
  2. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Deette M. Kline, born: 9 December 1899 in Michigan; died: 8 May 1964 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; spouse: Wm. R. Woelk; widow.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 7A; family of Lewis T. Kline (43, Michigan, Jan 1857, mfg. machinery); wife of 5 years Elizabeth L. Kline (34, Canada, Dec 1865); son Arthur L. Kline (15, Michigan, Dec 1884); son Harmon J. Kline (13, Michigan, Aug 1886); nephew Thomas R. Butler (10, Michigan, Dec 1889); son DeEtt M. Kline (5/12, Michigan, Dec 1899); niece Anna C. Butler (7, Michigan, July 1892); servant Julia Kubicka (13, Michigan, May 1887).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena City, Enumeration District 8, Sheet No. 14A; family of Lewis T. Kline (52, Michigan, keeper, foundry, 2nd marriage); wife of 15 years Elizabeth Kline (44, Can., 2nd marriage, 6 children, 4 living); son Harmon J. Kline (24, Michigan, engineer, foundry); daughter DeEtta Kline (10, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (8, Michigan); son George M. Kline (8, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (6, Michigan).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 10, Sheet No. 1B; family of Louise [sic] T. Kline (62, Michigan, manufacturer, foundry); wife Elizabeth L. Kline (53, Canada); daughter De Ette M. Kline (20, Michigan); son Joseph E. Kline (17, Michigan); son George M. Kline (17, Michigan); daughter Flora M. Kline (15, Michigan); servant Sarah A. Paige 53, Michigan, widow).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-1, Sheet No. 7B; family of William R. Woelk (49, Michigan, retail and wholesale distributor); wife De Ette M. Woelk (40, Michigan); son William L. Woelk (15, Michigan); son Robert J. Woelk (14, Michigan); daughter Lou Ann E. Woelk (10, Michigan).
  7. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Wm. R. Woelk, age 33, born in Michigan; father: Wm. F. Woelk; mother: Pauline Blimke; and Deette M. Kline, age 28, born in Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth McKinnon; married on 20 June 1923 in Alpena, Alpena Co., Michigan.
  8. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Wm. R. Woelk, born: 14 June 1890 in Michigan; died: 5 December 1950 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Wm. Woelk.
  9. Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Elmer John Woelk, died: 13 May 1928 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan; father: Wm. R. Woelk; mother: De Ette.
  10. Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995; Mary T. [sic, F.] Kline, born: 13 January 1904 in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Kline.
  11. Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; Carleton Manley Dean, age 26, born in Chicago, Illinois; father: Charles W. Dean; mother: Mary B. Forrester; and Mary Flora Kline, age 21, born in Alpena, Michigan; father: Lewis T. Kline; mother: Elizabeth Lamonte McKinnon; married on 1 October 1925 in Alpena, Alpena [County], Michigan.
Third Generation
8. William Lewis Woelk3 (De Ette,2 Elizabeth1), born 9 May 1924 in Michigan;1, 2 died 23 March 2012.1 William married Dolores Joan Ireland4 (born 9 April 1926, parents not determined3).

Children of William Lewis Woelk and Dolores Joan Ireland:

+12i. William Ireland Woelk, born 28 February 1956. Married Donna Marie _____.
 13ii. Norman Lewis Woelk, born 5 July 1957.3
+14iii. Holly Joan Woelk, born 27 July 1959. Married (1) Russell J. Sloboda Married (2) Michael Joseph Kulhawick.
 15iv. Ann Elizabeth Woelk, born 7 March 1962.3

9. Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk3 (De Ette,2 Elizabeth1), born 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan;2, 4 died 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.4 Bob married, 27 August 1955, Dolores Korkoshuk4 (born ____, parents not determined; Dolores died 22 November 20024). Bob is buried in First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan.4

Children of Robert James ‘Bob’ Woelk and Dolores Korkoshuk:

+16i. Robert Woelk, Married Debbi _____.
+17ii. Thomas Woelk, Married Karen _____.
 18iii. Steven Woelk.
+19iv. Kenneth Woelk, Married Tarus _____.

11. LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk3 (De Ette,2 Elizabeth1), born 11 September 1929 in Michigan;2, 3 died 9 August 1998.3 LouAnn married, 30 May 1953 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor4, 5 (born 7 April 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, the son of Rev. I. Paul Taylor and Josephine _____;5 Kenneth died 26 September 2005 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan5).

Children of LouAnn Elizabeth Woelk and Dr. Kenneth Chase Taylor:

 20i. Terrie Ellen Taylor, born 6 February 1955.3, 5
+21ii. Bruce T. Taylor, born 22 January 1957. Married Beverly Prestwood.
+22iii. Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor, born 28 October 1959. Married Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Woelk, William L., born: 9 May 1924; died: 23 March 2012.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Alpena County, Alpena, Enumeration District 4-1, Sheet No. 7B; family of William R. Woelk (49, Michigan, retail and wholesale distributor); wife De Ette M. Woelk (40, Michigan); son William L. Woelk (15, Michigan); son Robert J. Woelk (14, Michigan); daughter Lou Ann E. Woelk (10, Michigan).
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Find a Grave (website). First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; Robert James Woelk, born: 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan [from record]. The record includes an obituary from an unidentified publication, which includes biographical and vital details, including the names of his parents, wife (who predeceased him), children, and two siblings, and his inurnment in First Congregation United Church of Christ Memorial Garden.
  5. Obituary, Traverse City Daily Record, Traverse City, Michigan (website: record-eagle.com); 27 September 2005, Dr. Kenneth C. Taylor; died: 26 September 2005 in Traverse City. The article provides a lengthy biography, vital details, and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
12. William Ireland Woelk4 (William,3 De Ette,2 Elizabeth1), born 28 February 1956.1 William married Donna Marie _____ (born 18 November 1957, parents not determined1).

14. Holly Joan Woelk4 (William,3 De Ette,2 Elizabeth1), born 27 July 1959.2 Holly married, first, 28 December 1982 in Genesee County, Michigan, Russell J. Sloboda2, 3 (born 14 August 1957, parents not determined1). Holly married, second, Michael Joseph Kulhawick2 (born 20 February 1952, parents not determined1).

Children of Holly Joan Woelk and Russell J. Sloboda:

 23i. Shena Louise Sloboda, born 12 January 1984.2
 24ii. Dylan Russell Sloboda, born 18 May 1986.2
 25iii. Cullan Joseph Sloboda, born 15 September 1990.2

16. Robert Woelk4 (Robert ‘Bob’,3 De Ette,2 Elizabeth1). Robert married Debbi _____4 (born ____, parents not determined).

17. Thomas Woelk4 (Robert ‘Bob’,3 De Ette,2 Elizabeth1). Thomas married Karen _____4 (born ____, parents not determined).

19. Kenneth Woelk4 (Robert ‘Bob’,3 De Ette,2 Elizabeth1). Kenneth married Tarus _____4 (born ____, parents not determined).

21. Bruce T. Taylor4 (LouAnn,3 De Ette,2 Elizabeth1), born 22 January 1957.1, 5 Bruce married Beverly Prestwood1, 5 (born 14 March 1957, parents not determined1).

Children of Bruce T. Taylor and Beverly Prestwood:

 26i. Carrie Prestwood-Taylor, born 26 June 1984.1, 5
 27ii. Jesse Prestwood-Taylor, born 19 August 1986.1, 5

22. Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor4 (LouAnn,3 De Ette,2 Elizabeth1), born 28 October 1959.1, 5 Jodee married Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke5 (born June 1956, parents not determined1).

Child of Joan DeEtte ‘Jodee’ Taylor and Joseph Alan ‘Joey’ Mielke:

 28i. Ian Taylor Mielke, born 1992.1, 5

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Email from Holly Kulhawick to Lee Gazlay, October 2013, providing details of her family and of her siblings.
  3. Michigan, Genesee County Clerk/Register Records (www.co.genesee.mi.us); Instrument: 198212280000008; marriage of Russell Joseph Sloboda and Holly Jean Woelk, 28 December 1982.
  4. Find a Grave (website). First Congregational UCC Memorial Garden, Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; Robert James Woelk, born: 8 July 1925 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan; died: 13 September 2011 in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan [from record]. The record includes an obituary from an unidentified publication, which includes biographical and vital details, including the names of his parents, wife (who predeceased him), children, and two siblings, and his inurnment in First Congregation United Church of Christ Memorial Garden.
  5. Obituary, Traverse City Daily Record, Traverse City, Michigan (website: record-eagle.com); 27 September 2005, Dr. Kenneth C. Taylor; died: 26 September 2005 in Traverse City. The article provides a lengthy biography, vital details, and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children, and grandchildren.